New season of dance starts Jan. 4 Published: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 All of a sudden everyone's into dance. We have “Dancing with the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and now the “Superstars of Dance” due on NBC Jan. 4. Nigel Lythgoe, producer of “So You Think You Can Dance” is behind this one too. But this will be different, he says. “This is professionals that... Read More

Best Workouts for '09 Updated: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 2009 is all about budget-friendly, time-efficient and fun workouts, according to fitness experts. Here are their predictions for how we'll be getting in shape in the new year. THE TREND: Ballroom dancing From Jeanette Jenkins, "Jeanette Jenkins Hollywood Trainer — Sexy Arms, Abs & Legs" DVD... Read More

Salsa dance convention to meet here Updated: Wed, Jun 7, 2006 Eight Texas dance troupes and one from Oklahoma will gather here next week for public workshops and performances of Latin dance styles known collectively as "salsa." Learning salsa The Oklahoma City Salsa Convention begins June 15 with a welcome party, followed by evening performances June 16-17 and afternoon... Read More

Church schedules summer workshops for adults Updated: Wed, May 24, 2006 "Why are people so cranky?" and "How can we support our military families?" are among the titles of summer workshops for adults in the Discoveries program at United Methodist Church of the Servant. Fourteen community classes -- from "African drumming" to "Ready, action, camera" -- starting in June are described in... Read More

Church schedules summer workshops for adults Updated: Thu, May 18, 2006 "Why are people so cranky?" and "How can we support our military families?" are among the titles of summer workshops for adults in the Discoveries program at United Methodist Church of the Servant. Fourteen community classes -- from "African drumming" to "Ready, action, camera" -- starting in June are described in... Read More

Food, music are on the menu tonight Updated: Thu, May 18, 2006 Food, music and dance will tempt the senses at the 2006 Taste of Bricktown from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, 425 E California. Sixteen food establishments will offer samples of their signature dishes. The event also will include jazz and rhythm and blues music. Ballroom dancers will... Read More

Dance classes planned Updated: Thu, May 18, 2006 NORMAN -- Norman Parks and Recreation summer dance classes begin June 5. Classes include beginning folkloric, preschool beginning flamenco, mommy-and-me beginning flamenco, intermediate flamenco, clogging, belly dancing and ballroom dancing. For more information, call 292-7275 or go to www.normanfun.com. Read More

Dance enthusiasts rave about physical, emotional benefits Updated: Tue, Apr 12, 2005 ST. LOUIS Shame on Ginger Rogers, gliding around the dance floor backward and in high heels, no less with nary a hint of exertion on her face. Slava and Katya Sergiev, of Baltimore, perform at the St. Louis Star Ball in St. Louis. Knight Ridder photo Ditto for Fred Astaire, that sure-footed swell of... Read More