Active Adults Music & Dance

A music ensemble with people playing instruments, led by a conductor, performing for an audience in a indoor setting.

    The New Horizons Band of Montrose

    This program provides an entry point to making music for 50+ adults who once active in a school music program, as well as those with NO priormusic experience, Participants must provide their own instrument and supplies. Assistance will be provided to help find an appropriate quality instrument. Please Email your questions to: nhbandmontrose@gmail.com

    • Register online - Montrose Recreation District website – montroserec.com
    • Days: Wednesdays
    • Dates: Jan 6 - Feb 24th with 3 performances in March
    • Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
    • Location: Montrose Senior Center - 1800 Pavilion Drive
    • Fee: $40 registration + $15 paid to instructor for music and other band expenses
    • Registration Code: 50+Music - 01

    Instructor: Kim Lundgren, music educator with 45 years of experience.

    Register Here - Registration begins 11/23

     

    Modern Square Dance

    Learn to Square Dance! Experience friendship set to music. Move your body and sharpen your memory. Sample a uniquely American dance hobby that can change you and your social life. You’ll be Square Dancing before you can say ‘do si do.’ 

    * No experience necessary.

    * No partner required.

    * No special outfit needed.

    • Day: Mondays
    • Dates: Jan 4 - March 29
    • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Fee: $50 for 15 weeks
    • Location: Senior Center at the Pavilion
    • Instructor: Mike Lee
    • Register with MRD customer service: 970-249-7705
    • Registration Code: 50+DANCE

    Register NOW

    Open Line Dancing

    A group of people line dancing in a large room with wooden floors and bright windows.

     Learn how to perform line dance steps and receive dance descriptions with counts and formation. 

    • Days: Mondays
    • Introduction to Line Dancing: 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
    • Beginners: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    • Beginners +: 4:40 pm - 5:45 pm

     

    • Days: Tuesdays
    • Intermediate: 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

     

    • Fee: $2 donation to Instructor
    • Location: Senior Center

    Jam Session

    Join us if you play an instrument and/or sing! This is a casual group that you can attend as your time permits. Each person gets a turn to pick and lead a song while others play along. This is a free get-together that takes place at the Montrose Senior Center. Spectators who enjoy listening to music are welcome to attend.

    • Date: Every Monday
    • Time: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
    • Fee: FREE
    • Location: Montrose Senior Center Craft Room (1800 Pavilion Drive)

     Saturday Night Dances

    Come and have a good time dancing and listening to music from our live bands. All ages are welcome!

    • Time: 7:00- 10:00 pm
    • Location: Senior Center Ballroom
    • Fee: $10  - Pay at the Door – Registration is not required. 

    Dates/Band:

     

    •              November 14 – New Vision
    •              November 28 – Desert Flyer Band
    •              Dec 12 - New Vision
    •              Dec 31 – Ghost River
    •              Jan 23 - TBA
    •             Feb 13 - TBA
    •             Feb 27 - TBA
    •             Mar 27 - TBA
    •              November 14 – New Vision
    •              November 28 – Desert Flyer Band

     

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