Dancing with the Stars Ahem, Staff

Many residents at The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community are long-time fans of the television show Dancing with the Stars and this last season was no exception, especially with Iowa native, Chris Soules in the cast. The community members gathered together every week to watch the show, but when the season ended the group stopped gathering.

A couple of months later an idea emerged to get the group back together: Dancing with the Staff, an event which everyone pulled together to create and enjoy. There was an emcee (just like on Dancing with the Stars), six different acts, a panel of four judges and a mirror-ball trophy.

Performers danced to a variety of songs and genres, from YMCA to African gospel music and even included a comedic belly dance routine. “The belly dance was hilarious to the point that people were laughing so they were crying,” said Lisa Knapp, Community Life Director at The Village at Legacy Point.

“Music, movement and laughter are good for the mind, body and soul,” said Tammy Olson, Executive Director at The Village at Legacy Pointe. “Anytime we can combine those items it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.”

Residents can’t wait to have the event again. “We do a lot of different, fun things here, but this one was my favorite. I have never laughed so hard,” said Anna Marie Wise, a resident at The Village at Legacy Pointe.

Scores were awarded to each performance and the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy performers took home the trophy.

Attached photos:
Four judges: Residents at The Village at Legacy Pointe – Mike, Bud, Phyllis and Patricia
The mirror-ball trophy

For more information contact The Village at Legacy Pointe at 515-987-4100 or visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe.