[MNDancers] Tricia's Dance Email week of 1-11-06
TriciaDancer@aol.com
TriciaDancer at aol.com
Wed Jan 11 07:46:44 EST 2006
Happy Dancing, Tricia Parker
Please be patient in case I'm late on next week's dance email, as I need to
get my cable Internet hooked up at my new townhouse!! I close this Friday at
1pm. Anyone want to help move?! haha.
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Cafe Bailar Dance Club's board member elections are coming up next month.
Many open positions. If you'd like to run, please email me with your name,
phone number, and the position you'd like to run for, (President, Vice
President, Treasurer, Secretary, or be one of the general board members). Tricia
Parker: _TriciaDancer at aol.com_ (mailto:TriciaDancer at aol.com) or cell
#612-600-5129.
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Friday, January 13th, 2006:
Cafe Bailar Dance Club dance at Foster's Dancesport Studio in Hopkins.
Lesson 7:30-8:30pm. Dance w/DJ: Eric Remsen 8:30pm-midnight. $8/members.
$10/nonmembers. (The 2nd Fridays & 4th Saturdays of every month). *Note: Member
Appreciation Dance on Sat. Jan. 28th, will be free for current Cafe Bailar
dance club members!
Ballroom "Spin" Dance 9pm-12midnight @ Cinema Ballroom, with contemporary
music. Lesson at 8pm. (2nd Friday of every month).
MN West Coast Swing Dance Club dance at B-Dale Club in Roseville. Lesson
by Guest Instructor Carlos Garcia from Chicago 7:30-8:30pm. Dance w/DJ: Loren
Greenberg 8:30pm-midnight. $5/members. $8/nonmembers. (The 2nd & 4th
Fridays of every month).
George Strait concert (with Miranda Lambert and Tracy Lawrence), Xcel
Center, St. Paul.
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Saturday, January 14th, 2006:
The Snowball (Ballroom) Competition @ Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd W,
Bloomington (behind Steak & Ale). Day: $10; Evening 7:30-11pm: $25 (more
chance for general dancing); Dinner for $30, call to reserve, 763-557-6004.
Cajun & zydeco dancing @ Half Time Rec. on Front St. in St. Paul
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Sunday, January 15th, 2006:
Rebel's Swing Club dance at Harmonies Dance Center in Bloomington,
7-10:30pm. (The 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month).
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Friday, January 20th, 2006:
Country and Swing Dance at Shakopee Ballroom! Hosted & DJ'd by Elaine
Parker and Bob Wood. Line dance lesson 7:40-8pm. Couples lesson 8-8:20pm. Dance
8:20-midnight or later. (1st & 3rd Fridays of every month).
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Saturday, January 21st, 2006:
The Dance Extravaganza is coming up! Saturday, January 21st at the Dance
Shoppe. 4 dance studios, 4 styles of dancing all at once, for 4 hours
straight! 7-11pm. Great music, dance lessons, hot dog demos, snacks, and of course
social dancing! $7/person.
>From 7-9pm:
Studio 1: USA-Dance (USABDA), ballroom, latin, swing
Studio 2: Lynn & Elaine (Parker) Boergerhoff providing Country 2-Step
Studio 3: MN WCS Dance Club, west coast swing
Studio 4: Four Seasons Dance Studio, salsa
>From 9-11pm (switch dance clubs):
Studio 1: USA-Dance (USABDA), ballroom, latin, swing
Studio 2: Cafe Bailar Dance Club, ballroom, latin, swing
Studio 3: Rebels Swing Club, west coast swing
Studio 4: Tango Society, tango
2800 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth. Hotline: 651-483-5467. Sponsored by USA
Dance-MN (formerly USABDA).
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2006: (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BETTY!)
Betty Ernst's Birthday Dance Party at Medina Entertainment Center. Variety
(Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Country) dancing from 2-6pm. Gail Zimmerman
DJ'ing. Tricia Parker teaching the Samba line dance. No gifts or cards,
please- per Betty. Cash bar. Eat cake. Bring your dancing friends! Free.
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Dance Lessons:
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Lessons by Cindy Quinn & Duayne Wincell at the Tapestry:
-Night Club 2-Step Wed. nights starting Jan. 11 for 6 weeks- 7-8pm
intermediate, 8-8:30pm practice for both, 8:30-9:30pm new beginners. $60/person or
$100 with partner.
-West Coast Swing workshop Saturday, Feb. 4th: 1-3pm 6 count basics and
variations, 3-5pm 8 count basics and variations. $14/each, $24/both.
-Questions, _www.tapestryfolkdance.org_ (http://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/) .
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I haven't had time to look at these yet, but you can!
_http://www.bayoudancer.com/MNLessons.html_
(http://www.bayoudancer.com/MNLessons.html)
_http://www.bayoudancer.com/Minnesota.html_
(http://www.bayoudancer.com/Minnesota.html)
Antoines Creole Maison page:
_http://www.bayoudancer.com/AntoinesCreoleMaison.html_
(http://www.bayoudancer.com/AntoinesCreoleMaison.html) .
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Other dance-related announcements:
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Come dance to the band Blue's Kings at Shakopee Ballroom. The Blues Kings
play great blues music for listening and dancing. Their music it perfect for
west and east coast swing, cha cha and hustle. DJ Bob Wood will be playing a
varity of dance music from 8:00 till the band starts at about 9:00 and during
the band breaks. Food will be available at Shakopee ballroom from 7:30 till
9:30, it is very good and priced reasonably. Come on out and dance to a fun
band on the 2,000 ft wood dance floor. Dates are Feb. 4th & 18th, March 18th &
April 15th, all Saturday nights. More info at
_http://www.shakopeeballroom.com/_ (http://www.shakopeeballroom.com/) or
_http://bluesonstage.com/blueskings/_ (http://bluesonstage.com/blueskings/) or _bwood at mm.com_
(mailto:bwood at mm.com) .
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The Rush in Cottage Grove (formerly Rodeo) is bringing Ladies Night back, on
Wednesdays! Ladies get in free! Drinks specials too. Country music (DJ)
and dancing!
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Brett Michael and the Western Breeze at the Red Fox Tavern: January 27th &
28th.
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Upcoming Country Music Concerts:
Thu, Jan. 26: Brad Paisley with Sara Evans and Billy Currington, Midwest
Wireless Civic Center, Mankato. Tickets $39.50.
Fri & Sat, Feb. 10-11: The Bellamy Brothers, Treasure Island Casino, Red
Wing, 8pm.
Sun, Feb. 12: John Michael Montgomery, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake.
Thu, Feb. 16: The Bellamy Brothers, Island Ballroom, Bird Island, 8pm.
Wed, Mar. 1: Gretchen Wilson with Van Zant and Blaine Larsen, Midwest
Wireless Civic Center, Mankato.
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2006 (9th annual) Star of the North Competition- Volunteer Information:
February 17-19.
Co-volunteer coordinators: Sharon Kennedy and Mike Jones. The competition
will be at the McNamara Alumni Center Memorial Hall at the University of
Minnesota. The volunteer shifts are as follows and the times can vary slightly
depending on how the competition is going:
-Friday Afternoon, 12pm-2pm, Floor Set-up.
-Friday Evening, 5:30pm-12am, Competition.
-Saturday Morning, 8am-1pm, Competition.
-Saturday Afternoon, 1:30pm-6pm, Competition.
-Saturday Evening, 7:30pm-12am, Comp./Floor Takedown.
We just need a few bits of information including your: Name, Email Address,
Phone Number(s), Available Shift Times(s). Please forward your info to
_SOTNvolunteers at gmail.com_
(file:///../../../program%20files/qualcomm/eudora/attach/SOTNvolunteers@gmail.com) as soon as possible! The following link will
take you to the official Star of the North website which includes a veritable
plethora of general info about the event including links to maps and parking.
_http://www.usabda-mn.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=55_
(http://www.usabda-mn.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=55)
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Looking ahead already-
Friday, February 17th, 2006:
Valentine's Dance: Jack Knife & the Sharps (rockabilly band),
8pm-12midnight. Doors and bar opens at 7:30pm. $7/person. 1114 American Blvd W.,
Bloomington. Directions: Hwy 494 to Lyndale Ave S., 1 block south on Lyndale, 3
short blocks west on American Blvd, to KC Hall. Dress as your favorite record,
optional. Questions, call Ron at 612-869-5768.
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At Cinema Ballroom:
Club Salsero- Every 1st Friday of the month: Latin Nightclub dancing
including Salsa, Bachatta, Rumba, and Merengue.
Ballroom Spin- Friday, Jan 13th (Every 2nd Friday of the month): A mix of
popular dance music. Dance styles include Ballroom, Latin, & Nightclub
dancing. This event has a good mix of West Coast, Lindy, & Ballroom dancers. $6
General Admission and $4 for College Students.
Viennese Ball coming up on February 11th. Live music by Christine Rosholt
and the Cafe Accordion Orchestra.
http://www.cinemaballroom.com/calendar/
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