When did the dancing end?

[JoMar]

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.

[villagetinker]

Probably too many people to actually dance and not bump into other people, just a guess.

[fdpaq0580]

I'm guessing when they released the Disco Duck.

[Bill14564]

They were dancing at LSL between 5 and 7 while we were there. They were dancing at BW from 5-9 the other night. Not sure the why the cameras didn't show that.

[C. C. Rider]

Yeah, that's one of my gripes with the people at the squares. They just stand around the stage taking up the space on the "dance floor".

If they're not going to dance, why the heck don't they just sit down and leave room on the "floor" for people who do want to dance? :mad:

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[golfing eagles]

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.

Nobody dances anymore because the dance floor is too crowded :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Michael 61]

I glanced at the cameras last night. At Brownwood, I think it was Rocky playing. That coupled with snowbird season, meant a huge turn out. There’s not enough room to sit (whether in the bleachers or if you bring your own chairs), so the overflow crowd has no where else to go but to stand in the middle of the square to watch the band perform. This happens when a popular band is scheduled. (Hooligans/Spazmatics is always SRO). You don’t see this occurring as much in the slower, summer season.

[Papa_lecki]

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.

What band was it? What song was playing? Was there a great band playing at another square?

There are a lot of dancers, just depends on those questions.

[Davonu]

Nobody dances anymore because the dance floor is too crowded :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Thanks, Yogi. :)

[bsloan1960]

I like to dance up close to the stage in front of the band- because seeing the musicians play is part of the dancing experience. A couple of nights ago, when Penta was playing, this area was blocked by people tightly packed, just standing there. These were all younger people- no one over 40. We noticed this same thing up North, but up there it was kids in their 20s. So I just muscled my way past all the standers and started dancing and bumping into them. There was plenty of room to dance behind this group of standers, but the standers clogged up the Dance Floor by turning it into a Stand Floor. There were also plenty of seats for the last 2 sets when this was happening. "I Love Humanity- It's The People I Hate"

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.

[rustyp]

The dancing ended with a group of seniors who faithfully started following and befriending members of Uncle Bob's Rock Shop in SS. They would stand in front of the gazebo like a mosh pit and wear band supporting apparel. A portion of this original group now frequents Sumter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZPz27h7C0w

[MX rider]

We were at LSL last night to hear the band Relic. They play a lot of music you don't hear at the squares very often.
They have become very popular and people are really into it. Some were dancing, many were not. The place was packed and the crowd was having fun.

It's all good for us, dancing or not. We just love not having to hear all the old overplayed songs the bands usually play.

There's a total of 1460 nights of entertainment across 4 venues. If you truly want to dance, there's plenty of options for you.

[vintageogauge]

They probably were playing a Ladies Choice and all the men were at one of the bars. Memories.

[Dusty_Star]

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.

Maybe all the dancers were at home, watching the squares via webcams.

[CZN715]

We were at Brownwood. Everyone was dancing and the place was packed! Fun night!

[simplesimonsaid]

When did the dancing end?

"The day the music died."

[Rwirish]

Nothing has changed.

[RustyandEthel]

Frankly I can’t get enough of the eye candy 😍😍😍

[Lchughart@gmail.com]

I think these are people that get there late and either there are no chairs or they don’t want to sit in the back so they stay in front of the stage. If you get there early and get in one of the front rows, they very much block your view of the band And the ability for a lot of people to dance. These are probably younger people who I believe when they went to a concert or show they stand in the front and do mosh pits.

[bragones]

There are dance bands and there are concert bands. As more of the music transitioned from less "wedding" type of music to concert music, the number watchers increased.

[Hplaw]

I like to dance up close to the stage in front of the band- because seeing the musicians play is part of the dancing experience. A couple of nights ago, when Penta was playing, this area was blocked by people tightly packed, just standing there. These were all younger people- no one over 40. We noticed this same thing up North, but up there it was kids in their 20s. So I just muscled my way past all the standers and started dancing and bumping into them. There was plenty of room to dance behind this group of standers, but the standers clogged up the Dance Floor by turning it into a Stand Floor. There were also plenty of seats for the last 2 sets when this was happening. "I Love Humanity- It's The People I Hate"

Looks like you may have stayed in The Villages too long......hate people? The Villages is packed with people everywhere.....so it's acceptable for a long time resident who owns the dance floor to elbow your way in and bump into people? How welcoming....there's lots of space outside the immediate bandstand.:22yikes:

[Freeda]

As an option once a month, for the young at heart of all ages - couples and singles - come to 'Club 'E' - Epic' at Lake Miona Rec Center - 3rd Sat each month 6:30-8:50 PM.
No breaks in the official music videos of current and past pop hits. (No rap music).
Freestyle or partner dancing
No worry about rainouts. Nightclub setting. BYOB

It's an official Villages lifestyle club. Bring TV ID or guest pass.
freeda@lifeboost.com for info or reservations
More info under the Clubs section of TOTV or on the 'Club E Dance Live' Facebook page.

[ndf888]

There are dance bands and there are concert bands. As more of the music transitioned from less "wedding" type of music to concert music, the number watchers increased.
Exactly. Not every band plays ‘danceable’ music. And some are just not very good period. Some bands still play music that people can dance to. I’ve made a partial list. Feel free to add or comment-

Billy Buchanan
Blue Stone Circle ⭕️
Chasing Amy
Cece
Crossfire
Dance express
Indigo
Icon
Never never band
Bobby Blackmon and 3B
Rocky and the rollers
Jonny Wild and the Delights
The Leonard brothers band
Think Big Band
Blonde ambition
Latin ambition
Rick Malvern
Stella Beat
Studio 77 - disco
Sherry and the rockafellars
Clark Burrio’s
Paradigm
Trip 19 -
Mpire -
Bobby Blackman
Crossfire
Paradise

[mkjelenbaas]

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.
What did they tell you when you called the office who controls the squares??

[MaryMS]

We go the squares frequently to hear the bands we like. Sometimes we dance, sometimes we don’t, but there are always people dancing. Sometimes the dance area is packed with dancers. There are a lot of people who like to stand in front of the stage and just watch the musicians. Occasionally we do too. Some put on a really great show.

[BlueStarAirlines]

I think clarification of "dancing" is needed. People line dancing to every song isn't dancing....its a handful of moves that are crammed into every song.

[nn0wheremann]

Nobody dances anymore because the dance floor is too crowded :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Right on, it’s so crowded there so nobody goes there any more…

[Mikeonheathrow]

Yeah, that's one of my gripes with the people at the squares. They just stand around the stage taking up the space on the "dance floor".

If they're not going to dance, why the heck don't they just sit down and leave room on the "floor" for people who do want to dance? :mad:

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Maybe because there are no seats or chairs left to sit down on, many bring their own.:undecided:

[Gramfry52]

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.
I was st Sumter Friday nite and was up there dancing. As was a lot of people around me. You just didn't see them. A lot of people just like to enjoy the music.

[avigg]

Yeah, that's one of my gripes with the people at the squares. They just stand around the stage taking up the space on the "dance floor".

If they're not going to dance, why the heck don't they just sit down and leave room on the "floor" for people who do want to dance? :mad:

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Totally agree. We love to dance and find it very annoying

[paqdkq]

What bands were playing? How large was the crowd at both squares?

[Two Bills]

What did they tell you when you called the office who controls the squares??

They said, "bet mkjelenbaas told you to ring us, it's the only answer he ever learned how to write!"

[HORNET]

Some bands have many followers ( non Villagers ) and they just stand around the stage ( free entertainment) !

[jimjamuser]

Probably too many people to actually dance and not bump into other people, just a guess.
Bumping into people when you dance is the BEST part of dancing. I have tried to make an "ART" out of it. Good thing that I am NOT a pickpocket.

[jimjamuser]

Yeah, that's one of my gripes with the people at the squares. They just stand around the stage taking up the space on the "dance floor".

If they're not going to dance, why the heck don't they just sit down and leave room on the "floor" for people who do want to dance? :mad:

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Probably because they are all pretty deaf and need to get close to hear the music BLASTING.

[jimjamuser]

Nobody dances anymore because the dance floor is too crowded :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Where have you gone Yogi Berra....a nation turns its lonely eyes to you.......Jesus loves you more than.......

[jimjamuser]

The dancing ended with a group of seniors who faithfully started following and befriending members of Uncle Bob's Rock Shop in SS. They would stand in front of the gazebo like a mosh pit and wear band supporting apparel. A portion of this original group now frequents Sumter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZPz27h7C0w
People were dancing individually and it wasn't crowded - so anyone could have left their seat and found a space to dance. I remember something MUCH worse a few years ago........the line dancing ladies that took up part of the dance floor. But, even that was NOT too terrible. I also remember that the dance area was covered in HARD concrete or concrete blocks which were hard on any older person that got jamming and jumping around. They should have covered the dance area with a softer composite surface like on the running tracks. But, maybe the orthopedic surgeons wanted MORE business, those sneaky Doctors!

[jimjamuser]

Exactly. Not every band plays ‘danceable’ music. And some are just not very good period. Some bands still play music that people can dance to. I’ve made a partial list. Feel free to add or comment-

Billy Buchanan
Blue Stone Circle ⭕️
Chasing Amy
Cece
Crossfire
Dance express
Indigo
Icon
Never never band
Bobby Blackmon and 3B
Rocky and the rollers
Jonny Wild and the Delights
The Leonard brothers band
Think Big Band
Blonde ambition
Latin ambition
Rick Malvern
Stella Beat
Studio 77 - disco
Sherry and the rockafellars
Clark Burrio’s
Paradigm
Trip 19 -
Mpire -
Bobby Blackman
Crossfire
Paradise
Impressive. I have NEVER heard that many bands in my whole life! Maybe I need to get out more !

[jimjamuser]

I think clarification of "dancing" is needed. People line dancing to every song isn't dancing....its a handful of moves that are crammed into every song.
It may be good exercise, but there is no "inter-personal" experience to it.

[jimjamuser]

Some bands have many followers ( non Villagers ) and they just stand around the stage ( free entertainment) !
Which brings up the obvious question.......maybe you should have to present a resident ID to get inside the close-in-area. If the band followers are all under 40, then they should be able to hear the music from a further away distance. A long time ago when I went to the evening squares music the under 40 crowd had no interest in the squares music and would wait until after 9 o'clock to go into the bars for their music and dancing.

[CarlR33]

I think clarification of "dancing" is needed. People line dancing to every song isn't dancing....it’s a handful of moves that are crammed into every song. When it’s crowded you can just stand and gyrate?

[Bogie Shooter]

Which brings up the obvious question.......maybe you should have to present a resident ID to get inside the close-in-area. If the band followers are all under 40, then they should be able to hear the music from a further away distance. A long time ago when I went to the evening squares music the under 40 crowd had no interest in the squares music and would wait until after 9 o'clock to go into the bars for their music and dancing.

Let’s see, we start with building a fence (tempory / permanent) around the inside area , hire x number of people to check ID’s.
Do this for a handful of people who can’t find a place to dance. Brilliant!

[Dusty_Star]

Bumping into people when you dance is the BEST part of dancing. I have tried to make an "ART" out of it. Good thing that I am NOT a pickpocket.

Creepy! 😱 😲😱😓

[jimjamuser]

Let’s see, we start with building a fence (tempory / permanent) around the inside area , hire x number of people to check ID’s.
Do this for a handful of people who can’t find a place to dance. Brilliant!
Well, the question then becomes,what is "quality of life" WORTH for the REAL SENIORS that have fully paid for the entertainment through their recreation fees. The local younger set can enjoy the music while taking away enjoyment from the PAYING seniors. Some seniors are complaining about this and I TRIED to think of something to address or solve this problem. It is above my pay grade to be able to resolve this PROBLEM. I am just echoing the idea that it IS a problem.
......I am sure that the businesses on the squares want the DOLLARS SPENT by BOTH the under age 40 and the over age 40. But, the basic idea of The Villages is to have a place for retirement citizens.........NOT every local non-retired person.

[Topspinmo]

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.

Maybe they couldn’t dance to that music? :highfive:

[wamley]

Some of the bands play music that just doesn't carry a good dancing beat and others are awful.

[Bogie Shooter]

Well, the question then becomes,what is "quality of life" WORTH for the REAL SENIORS that have fully paid for the entertainment through their recreation fees. The local younger set can enjoy the music while taking away enjoyment from the PAYING seniors. Some seniors are complaining about this and I TRIED to think of something to address or solve this problem. It is above my pay grade to be able to resolve this PROBLEM. I am just echoing the idea that it IS a problem.
......I am sure that the businesses on the squares want the DOLLARS SPENT by BOTH the under age 40 and the over age 40. But, the basic idea of The Villages is to have a place for retirement citizens.........NOT every local non-retired person.
Entertainment is paid for by those businesses on the squares.
What recreation fees are you referring to?

[DebMil]

The squares are public. Not considered an amenity. Only the rec centers, pools, etc.
TV is the only entertainment around unless under 40 drive to Ocala or Orlando.
With Wildwood growing so much and Middleton now being built, it will get much worse.

But hopefully Eastport will help some for now


The massive move to Florida since Covid has caused the entire State to bust at the seams.:(

[PugMom]

Exactly. Not every band plays ‘danceable’ music. And some are just not very good period. Some bands still play music that people can dance to. I’ve made a partial list. Feel free to add or comment-

Billy Buchanan
Blue Stone Circle ⭕️
Chasing Amy
Cece
Crossfire
Dance express
Indigo
Icon
Never never band
Bobby Blackmon and 3B
Rocky and the rollers
Jonny Wild and the Delights
The Leonard brothers band
Think Big Band
Blonde ambition
Latin ambition
Rick Malvern
Stella Beat
Studio 77 - disco
Sherry and the rockafellars
Clark Burrio’s
Paradigm
Trip 19 -
Mpire -
Bobby Blackman
Crossfire
Paradise

add cece tennile to the list-incredible vocal range

[fdpaq0580]

When did the dancing end? When the gorgon arrived and the dance floor was filled with statues.

[JoMar]

Well, the question then becomes,what is "quality of life" WORTH for the REAL SENIORS that have fully paid for the entertainment through their recreation fees. The local younger set can enjoy the music while taking away enjoyment from the PAYING seniors. Some seniors are complaining about this and I TRIED to think of something to address or solve this problem. It is above my pay grade to be able to resolve this PROBLEM. I am just echoing the idea that it IS a problem.
......I am sure that the businesses on the squares want the DOLLARS SPENT by BOTH the under age 40 and the over age 40. But, the basic idea of The Villages is to have a place for retirement citizens.........NOT every local non-retired person.

This must have been a brain fart since you know our amenity fees don't pay for the entertainment. Harold Schwartz, who was an astute businessman, pivoted from mail order sales of land to real estate development. When he became unhappy with the growth he bought out his partner and brought in his son Gary. The rest is history and the family continues Harold's vision of growth. If it made money, Harold was all in. In my opinion, if we limited stuff to the villages folks non of us could afford to live here (or be willing to pay what the cost would be) and the place would have no entertainment or retail.

[mraines]

When we arrived here 10 years ago, one of things we enjoyed was dancing at the squares. Admittedly, we no longer spend a lot of time there. Tonight I was viewing the squares on the web cams and nobody was dancing, everyone was standing staring at the bands at Brownwood and Sumter....hard to tell at SS. Wonder why.
The band could have been on break. I go frequently and there are plenty of people dancing.

[C. C. Rider]

Maybe because there are no seats or chairs left to sit down on, many bring their own.:undecided:

Not so. At least, not when I've been there.

There are PLENTY of seats available in the bleachers, but apparently some people would rather stand on and block the dance floor than take a seat in the bleachers.

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[C. C. Rider]

We go the squares frequently to hear the bands we like. Sometimes we dance, sometimes we don’t, but there are always people dancing. Sometimes the dance area is packed with dancers. There are a lot of people who like to stand in front of the stage and just watch the musicians. Occasionally we do too. Some put on a really great show.

Did you ever stop to think that maybe some of the people who are sitting and watching would rather be out there dancing, but there's no room left on the dance floor because of all the people just standing there like you?

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[Bill14564]

Did you ever stop to think that maybe some of the people who are sitting and watching would rather be out there dancing, but there's no room left on the dance floor because of all the people just standing there like you?

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Nope. The only time I have ever seen the area in front of the stage so full that there was no room to dance, the rest of the area was packed with no seats available. If there is no room to dance then there is no room to sit. If there is room to sit then there is room to dance.

[MX rider]

[QUOTE=Bill14564;2309990]Nope. The only time I have ever seen the area in front of the stage so full that there was no room to dance, the rest of the area was packed with no seats available. If there is no room to dance then there is no room to sit. If there is room to sit then there is room to dance.[/QUOT

Agree. We go often depending on the band, and I've never seen it where you couldn't find room to dance, even when The Hooligans were there for New Years eve. Just have to get creative. lol

I'm more concerned with the bands playing the same old, overplayed music. Much of the music to us is getting stale. Hopefully they start bringing in more bands that play some newer music. We're in our late 60's but TV is trending younger, so the music eventually will as well, fingers crossed.

[Corgeez1]

Right on, it’s so crowded there so nobody goes there any more…

Very true, Yogi!

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I had a reservation at Blue Fin last night and didn’t realize it was Rocky and the Rollers 25 anniversary at Brownwood . I have never seen a crowd as big as last night even for Christmas lighting . I had to start looking fo r parking behind the theater and worked my way over to bank parking lot , to down behind mvp and then up close to Brownwood center and got lucky with someone just moving out , It was all worth it . We had nice dinner then came out and enjoyed the music ,the beautiful night and the energy of the enormous crowd .

[fdpaq0580]

I like most of the bands and the music they play. But I'm not really a dancer. The only music that really gets me moving instantly is the "hold" music that my doctors office plays when I call them. Some instrumental techno-pop. Wish I knew what it is, I'd be dancing till I dropped (probably about 10 minutes) 🕺

[tophcfa]

Covid certainly has changed many peoples feelings about being in very crowded areas where strangers invade one’s personal space. You won’t find my wife and I dancing in a crowd in front of the stage, we find a relatively isolated space on the perimeter of the square.

[MX rider]

Covid certainly has changed many peoples feelings about being in very crowded areas where strangers invade one’s personal space. You won’t find my wife and I dancing in a crowd in front of the stage, we find a relatively isolated space on the perimeter of the square.

I disagree.
Nobody I know, or I'm around give's a crap about covid anymore. Life is back to normal and the vast majority have moved on, thank god!

Covid is over! Live life.