There were about 16 of us who learned to dance everything from the lindy to the rhumba in junior high. It must have been organized by our parents - and they even hired an instructor! These classes were highlights for us for a couple of years. We met either at Jack Williams (who moved to Edina about that time) - and at Marty's glorious ranch house on Excelsior Blvd. We were all great friends and it was a sweet way to get over the awkwardness which accompanies boys and girls at that age. Our group included - though I'll forget someone for sure - - Mary Enestvedt, Ann Cheleen, Careen Carlberg, Judy Gerber, and Bonnie Bagger - - - and Bob Erickson, Dick Arndt, Lowell Nelson, Ross LeGrand, Jack, Marty - and??? Anyway - it was such fun - and Marty's parents were so welcoming - and that house just perfect for such a crew.
