Dancing with the Stars Ahem, Staff
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
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.
Four judges: Residents at The Village at Legacy Pointe – Mike, Bud, Phyllis and Patricia
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.
For more information on The Village at Legacy Pointe, call 515-987-4100 or visit villagelegacypointe.watermarkcommunities.com.
Media Contacts:
Amy Barth, Executive Director
The Village at Legacy Pointe
515-987-4100
Katelin Schwarck
Hanser & Associates (for Watermark Retirement Communities)
Office 515-224-1086 / Direct 515-421-4136
About The Village at Legacy Pointe Retirement Community of Waukee
Located at 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community of Waukee serves up to 186 residents, with levels of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Rehabilitation/Skilled Nursing. Watermark Retirement Communities Inc., one of America’s leading operators of senior living communities, owns and manages The Village at Legacy Pointe. Amy Barth is the Executive Director of the community. For more information, visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe or call 515-987-4100.
About Watermark Retirement Communities Inc.
Watermark Retirement Communities Inc. is the nation’s 16th largest senior housing operator. Watermark’s commitment to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive dates back 30 years to when it opened its first retirement community in 1987. Watermark manages
