[MNDancers] Tricia's Dance Email week of 12-17-08

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Wed Dec 17 09:00:26 EST 2008


Happy Dancing, Dancers!  
Tricia Wood, (612) 600-5129
_www.triciadancer.com_ (http://www.triciadancer.com/) 
 
 
Announcements:
 
John Borden, Founder of the TGIS Dances,  passed away Dec. 9th from severe 
COPD and pneumonia at the age of 83.  His visitation and funeral were held 
Monday, Dec. 15th.  If you'd  like to read his obituary, email me back and I can 
forward it to you. 
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Dancer, Glen Orcutt has a kidney infection,  as well as an infection in his 
blood.  He is very sick in the hospital, not  ready for guests.  Cafe Bailar 
Dance Club held a benefit earlier this year  for Glen when his Lakeville home 
was destroyed by a fire.  Glen has had to  put off the signing of his new home 
due to this infection.  Cards can be  sent to Glen at Fairview Ridges Hospital 
201 East Nicollet Blvd, Room 223,  Burnsville, MN 55337. 
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Dances:
 
Friday, December 19th:  Tropical Ballroom's Christmas Country &  Swing Dance! 
 Wear your festive attire!  7:10pm Renegade Mixer lesson  taught by Lynn & 
Elaine, Ted & Mary, and Pat & Cheryl.  7:30pm  Intermediate East Coast Swing 
lesson & 8:00pm Intermediate Waltz lesson by  James & Tricia.  8:30-11:30pm 
Country & Swing variety dance.  Lets 2-Step Around the Christmas Tree and do the  
Reindeer Boogie!  Holiday treats provided by a special  guest "Santa," ho ho 
ho, and door prizes!  $10, or $8 if you show a current  dance club membership 
card.  Tropical Ballroom, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury,  MN 55125.  (651) 414-0644. 

Friday, December 19th:  Club Salsero Latin dance at Social Dance  Studio 
(3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis).  Lesson at 8pm.  Dance  9pm-12am.  $10. 

Friday, December 19th:  "Snowed In" dance at Retro Ballroom with Kiko  Rangel 
Latin sounds band.  Multi level Mambo lessons by Jeff, Laurel, and  Keith 
7:30-8:30pm.  Dance 8:30-11:00pm.  $10.  Performance by the  Sleigh Belle 
dancers. 
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Saturday, December  20th:  USA  Dance held at Classic Ballroom 4228 Lancaster 
Lane N, Plymouth.  (763)  519-1314.  Bolero lesson by Paul & Donna 
7:00-8:00pm.  Dance  8:00-11:00pm.  $10/$7/$5. 

Saturday, December  20th:  Dancers  Studio's Holiday showcase from 
6:00-10:00pm, (99 Snelling Ave N, St.  Paul).  Call for spectator ticket info. 

Saturday, December 20th:  Thank  God I'm Single (TGIS) Dance at Medina 
Ballroom to the Rockin' Hollywoods band.  Lesson at 7:30pm, Dance/Music at 8:30pm, 
$10. 
Saturday, December 20th:  Havin'  a Ball singles dance to the Whitesidewalls 
band at Bloomington VFW.  7:30pm  Rumba lesson by Flory Katz, 8:30pm Dance.  
$12.  
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Sunday, December 21st:  Rebels Swing Dance Club's 12th Annual Holiday  Ball, 
held at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Holiday attire  
admired. Dance 7:00-10:30pm with DJ Gail Zimmerman. $7 for members, $11 for  
nonmembers. Performance by the Sleigh Belle Dancers. Potluck- please  bring a 
dish to share. Holiday donations- please bring non-perishable food items  or a 
financial donation for the Joyce Food Shelf.  

Sunday, December 21st:  Salsa  Sundays at Classic Ballroom.  6:00-10:00pm, 
$10.  Schedule: 6:00 Salsa  music.  6:30-7:15pm beginner group class.  
7:15-8:00pm  Intermediate/Advanced group class.  8:00-10:00pm Salsa music, and 
merengue,  bachata, cumbia, and cha-cha.  Hosted by Dipendra.  4228 Lancaster  Lane N, 
Plymouth.  (763) 519-1314. 
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Friday, December 26th: 
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Saturday,  December 27th:  Cafe  Bailar Ballroom & Latin variety dance at 
Retro Ballroom  of On Your Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th  Street, St. Louis 
Park, MN 55416).  Dessert Potluck!  Bring your  leftover holiday sweet treats! 
 Lesson  at 7:30pm.  Dance with D.J. David Olson  8:30-midnight.  $8 members 
or $10 nonmembers.  (612)  600-5129.  

Saturday, December 27th:  Tango dance at Social Dance  Studio (3742 23rd Ave 
S, Minneapolis).  Lesson at 8pm.  Dance  9pm-12am.  $10.

Saturday, December 27th:  Whitesidewalls Band at Medina Ballroom.  Lesson at 
7:30pm.  Dance at 8:30pm. 
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Sunday, December 28th:  Salsa Sundays at Classic Ballroom.  6:00-10:00pm, 
$10.  Schedule: 6:00 Salsa music.  6:30-7:15pm  beginner group class.  
7:15-8:00pm Intermediate/Advanced group class.  8:00-10:00pm Salsa music, and merengue, 
bachata, cumbia, and cha-cha.  Hosted by Dipendra.  4228 Lancaster Lane N, 
Plymouth.  (763)  519-1314. 
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New Year's  Eve  options: 
Wednesday, December  31st:  At Tropical Ballroom: Dinner & Dancing to Davina 
and The Vagabonds  ballroom & swing band!  Doors open at 7pm.  Catered chicken 
&  beef buffet dinner 7:30pm, Live Music & Dancing 8:30pm-12:30am.  
Noisemakers/party favors, champagne toast at midnight provided.  $35  per person.  
Dinner seats/tables are sold  out!  Dance-only tickets are now available for $25 
per  person.  Dance-only people can come after 8:15pm; the band  starts at 
8:30pm.  Dance-only tickets are general seating (not at  assigned tables).  Formal 
attire admired.  Must be at least 21 years  of age.  Cash bar available all 
evening!  Call for tickets- cash,  checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover!  (651) 
414-0644.  Tropical  Ballroom, Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 
 55125. 

December  31st:  At Shakopee Ballroom: Buffet Dinner from 6:00-8:00pm.  
Dancing to Don  Rigg's Big Band from 8:15pm-12:30am.  Continental breakfast at 
10:30pm.  Noisemakers, Hats, Champagne toast provided.  $35 per person ($40 at  
the door), or Dance only for $25 per person ($30 at the door).  (952)  445-0412. 

December  31st:  At B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale Street, Roseville): Potluck & 
Dancing to  DJ: Loren Greenberg from 9pm-1am.  MN WCS Dance Club will provide 
meat  & cheese tray, buns, and coffee.  Please bring an appetizer or dessert  
to share.  Champagne toast at midnight.  $5 club members, $8  nonmembers. 

December 31st:  At Medina  Ballroom: Johnny Holm band and Rock It Science 
band, starts at 8:00pm.  Must be at least 21.  $33. 

December 31st:  At Kato Ballroom  (Mankato): Ritchie Lee and the Fabulous 
'50s.  $35 per person. 

December 31st:  At Dancers Studio (St. Paul):  Competition to win "Dancers 
Studio's Best Dance Crew" for groups of 3-8  people.  Judged on originality and 
entertainment.  Anything goes!  Tickets on sale now, (651)  641-0777.

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