It’s that time of year when familiar signs of fall return to The Villages – snowbirds, love bugs and that band of zombies known as Shaka Crew.
Violet Ray and her group of creepy crawlers are back for another Halloween season of spooky times and dancing fun. The crew of 21 dancers has been around for nearly a decade and, as usual, has a busy schedule set for October.
“I’m really excited for our shows this year,” Ray said this week, after Shaka Crew performed during the “Divas vs. Divos” show at Savannah Center.
“We began rehearsals the first of April and we are ready and looking forward to our ‘Thriller’ shows this October. The zombies are out and about in The Villages.”
Longtime Shake Crew member Bob Petrucelli returns to vamp it up as Dracula. He has described the Shaka Crew attraction in The Villages this way: “What’s not to like about costumes, monsters and Halloween?”
Those seeking more information about the Shaka Crew can visit https://shakacrew.webs.com/ or send an email to dancinnoni@gmail.com.
The Shaka Crew will be busy in October with a scheduled that includes:
• Oct. 1: Belle Aire Social Club, Mulberry Recreation Center, 7:15 p.m.
• Oct. 4: California Club, Hibiscus Recreation Center, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 19: Showcase of Talent, La Hacienda Recreation Center, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 20: The Villages Cruise In, Spanish Springs Town Square, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 22: Palo Alto Club, La Hacienda Recreation Center, 6 p.m.
• Oct. 24: Gilchrist West Social Club, Manatee Recreation Center, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 26: The Villages Brownwood Sleepy Holloween Town, Brownwood Paddock Square, 4:30 p.m.
• Oct. 27: Brits n US Club, Truman Recreation Center, 7 p.m.
• Oct. 31: Flashback Band Halloween Dance, La Hacienda Recreation Center, 7 p.m.
Villager Tony Violanti is a correspondent for Villages-News.com.
