[MNDancers] Corrections/Additions/SOTN

[Lynne Schulz]

I send out my info. on Mondays, so please watch for it, but here is more:
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Wednesdays
Ballroom Dance Party @ Cinema Ballroom is 8 - 9 pm for only $6!! Take the intermediate lesson at 7 pm for $15, then the dance party is only $5.

West Coast Swing and other dance music is played by The Butanes @ Eagles Club, 25th & 25th ,. Mpls. 8-10 pm.

Jan. 18 - 9:30 - Alfalpha Males play danceable music @ Reid's on W. 7th St., St. Paul by the XCel Energy Ctr.
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Sat., Jan. 21
I recommend going to the Dance Extravaganza @ The Dance Shoppe in Plymouth with four big studios open and all types of dance music played by all our local dance clubs, free lessons, food all evening for $7.

If you only like argentine tango then there is a milonga at the Black Dog Cafe, 308 Prince in St. Paul, 
8-11 pm, lesson at 7:30.
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Feb. 17-19  Volunteers are still needed!
2006 Star of the North Volunteer Information:

The 9th annual Star of the North DanceSport Competition is coming February 17-19, 2006.  
By popular demand we are again making it possible for people to observe/participate for free in this extraordinary event as volunteers.  That's right, you can be right in the thick of the action and you don't even need to be a competitor. 

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             12:00 PM - 2:00 PM       Floor Setup
 
Friday Evening                5:30 PM - 12:00 AM       Competition
 
Saturday Morning           8:00 AM - 1:00 PM         Competition
 
Saturday Afternoon         1:30 PM - 6:00 PM         Competition
 
Saturday Evening            7:30 PM - 12:00 AM       Comp./FloorTakeDown
 
It's fun and easy to volunteer. 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   as soon as possible!
 
Many of the volunteers have so much fun that they insist on staying around for multiple shifts. 

Other Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I bring someone with me?
Absolutely, however, we would prefer to know they will be coming ahead of time so we can assign you tasks where you can work together.
 
What do I get for volunteering?
You get to watch some great dancing during your shift and get free beverages, and you get FREE admission to another session of your choice. 

What should I wear?
Wear something business casual. The evening sessions tend to be more formal if you prefer. 
Wear comfortable shoes. Don't forget your dance shoes for general dancing times.

What will I be doing? Will I have to do that the entire time? Do I get any breaks?
Some assignments are predetermined ahead of time. However, most assignments are made at the competition and may be rotated.  You will get breaks.

Examples of tasks:
 
Admission Table - Sell tickets to spectators.
 
Competitor Check-In
Assist the registrar on checking in competitors and giving them their competition packet which will include their tickets to the floor as well as any other information they may need.
 
Runners/Awards Assistant
Take scoring sheets from judges after each dance and give them to the scrutineer. Assist judges in distributing awards.
 
Emcee/Judge/Scrutineer Assistant
Assist the emcee(s) and judges with any requests they may have during the competition. Assist the scrutineer with the calculation of scores, posting of results, etc.

Refreshment/USA Dance Info Table
Sell snacks and beverages to competitors and spectators, distributing information regarding USA Dance as well as selling memberships and newsletter subscriptions.

On Deck Captain
Make sure competitors are in the on-deck area before their heat as well as competitors for the next heat . This position is only for experienced competitors.
 
Security
Oversee the general security of the area which will include making sure all people in the floor area have a badge and/or ticket.
 
General Purpose Go-Fer
Be responsible for making sure any additional needs that arise are addressed as well as relieving other volunteers for breaks.
 
More info. about Star of the North, parking, etc. at 
http://www.usabda-mn.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=55

Please forward your info to  SOTNvolunteers at gmail.com   as soon as possible!
 
Thank you for your help in advance!!
-Mike Jones, Co-Volunteer Coordinator and President of USADance MN
-Sharon Kennedy, Co-Volunteer Coordinator





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