[MNDancers] Tricia's Dance Email week of 11-7-07

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Wed Nov 7 11:23:13 EST 2007


Happy Dancing, Dancers!
Tricia Wood
_www.triciadancer.com_ (http://www.triciadancer.com) 
 
 
Dances:
 
 
Wednesday,  November 7th:  Eat,  drink, and dance at Casa Vieja (2176 W. 7th 
St –at Snelling– in St. Paul), band  plays a variety of music at 7:30, 
danceable hardwood floor. 
Friday,  November 9th:  Café  Bailar (Ballroom & Latin variety) dance at The 
Retro Ballroom of On Your  Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th Street), St. 
Louis Park, MN 55416.   Lesson (cha-cha or rumba) by Janie Nordberg 7:30-8:30pm.  
Dance with D.J.  David Olson 8:30-midnight.  $8/$10.  
Friday,  November 9th:  Big  Band (‘40s, ‘50s, swing) dance at the 
Bloomington Knights of Columbus.  $8,  or less if you eat there first. 
Friday,  November 9th:   Country dance at Withrow Ballroom by Rockie Lynne. 
Friday,  November 9th:   Beyond Ballroom Dance Company annual Gala and 
Benefit show, held at the  University Club (340 Cedar Street downtown St. Paul), 
7:00-11:00pm.   Tickets include gourmet hors d’ oeuvres, dessert, silent and live 
auction, and a  preview of their 2008 show!  www.beyondballroom.org.  Some  
choreography by Jean Marc Generaux from “So You Think You Can Dance.”   
Proceeds of this event make their performance and educational outreach programs  
possible.  $50 per ticket. 
Friday,  November 9th:   University of MN Ballroom Dance Club is hosting 
their annual fall dance at  Cinema Ballroom.  All ages and levels are welcome.  
Intermediate Tango  and Swing lesson at 8:00pm, ballroom and Latin dance 
9:00pm-12midnight.   $10 public, $6 students. 
Friday,  November 9th:  MN  West Coast Swing Dance at B-Dale Club in 
Roseville.  Lesson by Joy Davina  and Todd Paulus 7:30-8:30pm.  Dance 8:30-12.  $5/$8. 
 Donations  for St. Joseph’s Home for Children encouraged, in cash or gift 
cards. 
Saturday,  November 10th:   Tango Society of MN is hosting their dance at 
Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes  (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park).  
8:00pm-1:00am.  *This is a  temporary change from Foster’s due to Foster’s moving into 
a new location in  Chanhassen. 
Saturday,  November 10th:  3M  Dance at the Polish American Club (1003 Arcade 
St), St. Paul.  7:30pm  Cha-Cha lesson by Duayne Wincell & Cindy Quinn.  
8:30-12:00  Ballroom/Swing variety dance with DJ Loren Greenberg.  $6 for 3M Dance 
Club  members, $9 nonmembers. 
Sunday,  November 11th:   Salsa night with Charanga Tropical Band at Varsity 
Theater (1308 4th Street SE,  Mpls, next to Loring Pasta Bar), 9pm, $8 cover 
charge.  (2nd & 4th  Sundays of every month). 
Thursday,  November 15th:   Newcomer Night at Dancers Studio (99 Snelling, 
St. Paul) at 8:00pm.  Try  dancing for free! 
Friday,  November 16th:   Country & Swing Dance at the Retro Ballroom of On 
Your Toes School of Dance  (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416).  
Country 2-Step lesson  from 7:30-8:00pm.  Open dancing with DJ: Skip Schletz 
8:00pm-12:00am, $8  per person. 
Saturday,  November 17th:  USA  Dance held at the Dancers Studio, St. Paul.  
Lesson 7:00-8:00pm, Dance  8:00-11:00pm.  $10/$7/$5. 
Saturday,  November 17th:  CANCELED.  Foster’s closed their Hopkins location 
Nov. 1st.   Foster’s Dancesport Studio’s Fall Showcase, 7:30-11pm, $20 
includes show,  dancing, and refreshments.  816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 
Saturday,  November 17th:   Havin’ a Ball singles dance at the VFW in 
Bloomington.  Lesson 7:30pm,  Dancing with the Rockin’ Hollywoods swing/variety band 
8:30-12:30.  $12 per  person. 
Sunday,  November 18th:   Rebels Swing Dance Club’s west coast swing dance at 
the Eagles Club (at 25th  & 25th) in Minneapolis.  Lesson at 7:15pm.  Dance  
7:40-10:30pm.  $6 members, $10 nonmembers.  (1st & 3rd Sundays of  every 
month). 
Saturday,  November 24th:  Café  Bailar (Ballroom & Latin variety) dance at 
The Retro Ballroom of On Your  Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th Street), St. 
Louis Park, MN 55416.   Argentine Tango lesson by Dan Larson 7:30-8:30pm.  
Dance with D.J. David  Olson 8:30-midnight.  $8/$10.  *Special treat tonight—come 
watch the  Sleigh Belle Dancers give a holiday performance! 
Sunday,  November 25th:   Salsa night with Charanga Tropical Band at Varsity 
Theater (1308 4th Street SE,  Mpls, next to Loring Pasta Bar), 9pm, $8 cover 
charge.  (2nd & 4th  Sundays of every month).
 
Announcements:
 
 
Janice  Rost is organizing a Women’s Dance Clothes and Shoes exchange on 
Sunday, Nov.  11th from 1:00-3:00pm at 6009 Tracy Ave. in Edina (1/2 mile north of 
 Crosstown).  All are welcome to shop!  If you would like to sell  items, 
please email Janice at _janicerost at msn.com_ 
(mailto:janicerost at msn.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20TriciaDancer.com)   for a form to fill out.  You keep all your 
profits.  Drop off time is  the Sat. before from 8:30-9:30pm, or Sun. right 
before the sale.  Pick up  unsold items & cash Sun. from 3:00-4:00pm. 
On  Your Toes School of Dance (and Retro Ballroom) is putting on The  
Nutcracker  for its second year on Saturday, Dec. 8th, shows at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 
  The show will be held at Bloomington Olson Middle School.  Ballroom couples 
 are needed for Viennese Waltz, Swing, Tango, and Rumba.  There are two  
groups rehearsing at the same time– Youth/Youth, Father-Daughter, Mother-Son  
(lead by James Wood), as well as Adult-Adult couples (lead by Jeff  Nehrbass).  
There will only be 3 Saturday rehearsals starting this Sat.  Nov. 10th from 
10:00am-11:00am.  The cost is $13 per rehearsal.   Contact Tricia at 
_tricia at onyourtoes.org_ (mailto:tricia at onyourtoes.org?subject=Nutcracker)   if you’d like 
to sign up! 
January  26—February 2nd, 2008, “Liberty of the Seas” dance cruise to the 
Western  Caribbean with the Dancers Studio of St. Paul.  The cruise includes  
lessons, workshops, dance parties, and games.  Reserve now! 
Foster’s  Dancesport Studio in Hopkins, above Mainstreet Bar and Grill is not 
renewing  their lease on Nov. 1st.  They are in the process of re-opening in 
a  Chanhassen location.  
 
Dance Lessons:
 
 
Beginner  Country 2-Step starts at B-Dale Club in Roseville on Nov. 15th, 
taught by Skip  and Diane.  FMI, email _skipanddiane at msn.com_ 
(mailto:skipanddiane at msn.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20TriciaDancer.com) . 
Monday,  Nov. 12th: West Coast  Swing lesson by Owen Seeley at the Retro 
Ballroom of On Your Toes.  7:00  lesson & 8:00 open dancing, $15. 
Monday,  Nov. 19th:   Night Club 2-Step lesson by Owen Seeley at the Retro 
Ballroom of On Your  Toes.  7:00 lesson & 8:00 open dancing, $15. 
Every  Wednesday:   Salsa lessons by James Wood at the Retro Ballroom of On 
Your Toes (5810 W 36th  Street, St. Louis Park).  Beginner Lesson 7-7:50pm; 
Intermediate Lesson  8-8:50pm; $15 per class or buy 6 for $60.  Walk-ins welcome 
every  week.  No pre-registration required.  No partner required.  All  ages 
welcome.  (952) 928-7803 or _tricia at onyourtoes.org_ 
(mailto:tricia at onyourtoes.org?subject=From%20TriciaDancer%20website) .  
Every  Thursday:   Silver-level (intermediate) Waltz and Foxtrot lesson by 
Jeff Nehrbass at the  Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes (5810 W 36th Street, St. 
Louis Park).   7:00-8:00pm.  $15 per class or buy 6 for $60.  Walk-ins welcome 
every  week.  No pre-registration required.  No partner required.  (952)  
928-7803 or _tricia at onyourtoes.org_ 
(mailto:tricia at onyourtoes.org?subject=From%20TriciaDancer%20website) .  
Lessons at  the SOS Club in Oakdale–  
Fridays:   Line Dance 7:30-8:30pm, followed by open dancing, $6 per person 
Mondays:   Beginner West Coast Swing 7:30pm (taught by Loren Greenberg) 
Tuesdays:   Advanced West Coast Swing 7:30pm (taught by Loren G.)  $6.00 
Saturdays:   Country 2-Step lesson at 7:30pm.  
The Social  Dance Studio, held at Uptown Wellness Center, formerly Anew 
Fitness and Spa  (2920 Bryant Ave S) Minneapolis has group classes in West Coast 
Swing, Salsa,  Cumbia, Foxtrot, Tango, and Lindy Hop.   
Week nights  at Cheek to Cheek Ballroom Studio (11415 Foley Blvd), Coon Rapids
– Ballroom,  Latin, Salsa, Merengue, ECS, WCS, and Country 2-Step group 
classes. 
ERV Dance  Studio, with Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas is offering a free 
introductory dance lesson  to all new students.  His studio is at 5400 Opportunity Court, 
Ste. 120,  Minnetonka (just off of Hwy 169).  _Click  here to contact Eli_ 
(mailto:ticobaila at yahoo.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20TriciaDancer%20website,%20fr
ee%20intro%20dance%20lesson.) . 
Gotta Dance  Now, directed by Sondra Chan, offers ballroom group classes at 
several Life Time  Fitness locations around the Twin Cities, including Eagan, 
Eden Prairie,  Champlin, Lakeville, Maple Grove, and more.  For more info, 
email _Sondra at gottadancenow.com._ 
(mailto:sondra at gottadancenow.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20TriciaDancer.com%20website.)   
Tuesdays:  No dance  lessons sponsored by the Rebels on Nov.  6th or 13th 
because the church has  other scheduled events.  Classes will resume on Nov. 20th 
with Int. level  West Coast Swing at 7pm, and Beyond Basics at 8pm.  Walk-ins 
welcome.   $10 members, $12 nonmembers.  St. Richard’s Catholic Church (Penn 
Ave.  north of 494), Rebels hotline: 952-941-0906.  
Special  Guest Coaches: 
Sat-Mon.  Nov. 10th-12th:   Maria Hansen is coaching at Classic Ballroom in 
Plymouth.  She was seen on  Championship Ballroom Dancing on PBS in the 
Standard division as a U.S. rep to  the Worlds!  Call Donna at (763) 519-1314 to 
schedule with Maria.   Private lessons are $130/ea. 
Mon.  Dec. 3rd:   Peter Minkov is coaching at the Dancers Studio in St.  Paul.



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