Get Your Dance on with AARP Pennsylvania and the Penthouse 7
AARP Pennsylvania and The Penthouse 7 are excited to present a series of dance "Flexercise" events throughout 2024, starting on Wednesday, April 24, at 5 p.m. EST with a vibrant Latin Dance session featuring the Cha-Cha.
This partnership offers a diverse lineup, including a trip back to the 60s, an elegant Dance of the Fans, exhilarating Mambo & Salsa, the iconic 70s Hustle, and a fusion of Merengue with Lambada. Designed for enjoyment and accessibility, each event combines instructional segments with group dances, celebrating culture, movement, and community.
Participants are encouraged to dress in themed attire and join from home, transforming their living spaces into a dance floor. Join us for a year of fun, fitness, and unforgettable dance experiences.
You can sign up for as many or as few of the hikes as you like. Please register in advance.
LATIN DANCE: TRADITIONAL CHA-CHA
Embrace the rhythm and let the Latin vibes flow as we guide you through the steps inspired by the vibrant cultures of Latin America. It's not just a workout; it's a celebration of movement, joy, and community! Again, by special request, front and back instructionals are featured that culminates in a dance altogether with our Penthouse 7 friends, with some special guests from AARP.
April 24, 5 – 6 p.m. ET
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BACK TO THE 60’S: GET READY TO GROOVE!
Let's turn back the clock and relive the swinging 60's with the most sensational dance steps of the era! Join us for a blast from the past, as we bring the spirit of the 60's back to life in a workout that's as groovy as it is energizing! Rediscover the iconic dance moves that captivated the world in the 60s.
June 26, 5 – 6 p.m. ET
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DANCE OF THE FANS
Aside from the bejeweled colorful fans in these dances, there are exotic costumes from different countries used in this dance, and the beautiful, bejeweled, and studded fans that is twirled at times tossed into the air and waved using precise and delicate hand movements. It is truly a different approach and a creative work out for the hands and arms as you will see!
July 31, 5 - 6 p.m. ET
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MAMBO & SALSA WITH US FOR A WORKOUT TO THE LATIN BEAT
Join in the fun as we share with you how the mambo became a hit as it swept across the US arriving from our Cuban & Puerto Rican immigrants settling into the East Coast Latin communities!
August 28, 5 – 6 p.m. ET
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HUSTLE BACK TO THE 70’S!
Just us for the Hustle, a fast, upbeat dance that gives you a fun workout because not only do you work your leg muscles, but your core and your arms due to the hand extensions commonly used during the dance. With the help of the Penthouse 7 Dancers, the hustle will be simplified for an enjoyable and easy workout.
September 25, 5 – 6 p.m. ET
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MERENGUE WITH A LAMBADA FLAIR!
Get ready to spice up your workout routine with a fusion of fiery rhythms as we transport you to the sultry world of the Merengue, sprinkled with the sensational flair of the Lambada!
October 23, 5 – 6 p.m. ET
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Please consult your physician or other healthcare provider before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs.
How to Join: Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the event.
