Joyful Line Dance: beginners and pros are welcome

The Joyful Line Dance Club meets on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon in Clubhouse 2. The club divides its classes into two parts with a brief break in between— for beginners and more advanced dancers.

Albert Comia leads the first hour of the class with easy-tofollow routine that is welcoming to newcomers. He begins the

Club members find it easier to learn new dances and master their skills in a group setting.

class with “Elvira” and “Achy Breaky Heart,” or “Tennessee Waltz,” “Jo ‘n’ Jo Tango,” “Ah Si!,” “Chilly Cha Cha” and “New York, New York.” All the dances are done at a similar pace.

Karen Kei teaches intermediate to advanced dances and introduces one or sometimes two new line dances each month.

People are welcome to stay for the two-hour class or just attend the first or second half of it. The club has seen growing interest in line dancing and encourages those who enjoy dancing to join it. With regular attendance and practice, people can improve their line dancing skills in just a couple of months, according to Comia.

Exercise shoes are advised; no flip flops or sandals. Everyone who wants to attend, must register first. The membership is $20 per calendar year. For more information, text 562-301-5339.

—Anna Derby