Thursday, December 18, 2008

Senior ballroom dance


photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News

A mirrored ball reflects light during a ballroom dance session at the Plano Senior Center in Plano on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008.


Couples warm up before a ballroom dance session at the Plano Senior Center. About 150 seniors participate in the social and fitness events.


Diane Ruede (left) and Al Jensen (right) spin to a stop during a ballroom dance session at the Plano Senior Center.



Janelle Moore (left) and Roland Cooper (right) show some fancy footwork during a ballroom dance session at the Plano Senior Center.


Guests take a snack break during a ballroom dance session at the Plano Senior Center in Plano.



Ruby Nickens, 90, (left) dances with her partner Max Meldrum, 84, (right) during a ballroom dance session at the Plano Senior Center in Plano.

Please read, "Ballroom dancing keeps seniors active and social" by Mallary Jean Tenore / The Dallas Morning News.

2 comments:

Matthew said...

Is that guy wearing an inmate jumper???

Mark M. Hancock said...

Yes, this was the weekend before Halloween. I tried to keep costumes to a minimum, but he snuck in there.