[MNDancers] Tricia's Dance Email week of 12-31-08
TriciaDancer at aol.com
TriciaDancer at aol.com
Wed Dec 31 09:28:53 EST 2008
Happy New Year, Dancers!
Tricia Wood, (612) 600-5129
_www.triciadancer.com_ (http://www.triciadancer.com)
Announcements:
Former competitive country dance instructor, Joanne Burck has newly designed
sets of shirts & skirts for ladies, and some teaching sets (satins, lace,
fringe, cotton materials available), and cowboy boots & hats for sale. FMI,
call Joanne at (651) 253-9104. She will also have a table at the Dancers
Garage Sale at Tropical Ballroom on Sun. Jan. 25th from 1-4pm.
Dance Parties:
New Year's Eve options:
Wednesday, December 31st: Dance-only tickets are available at Tropical
Ballroom for Davina and The Vagabonds 8:30pm-12:30am. $25 includes cake, coffee,
noisemakers, and champagne toast. Full cash bar available all evening. You
may buy tickets at the door.
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, cake &
coffee around 10:30pm, champagne toast at midnight. $35 per person. DINNER
tickets are sold out. Dance-only tickets are now available for $25 per person.
Noisemakers/party favors, cake & coffee around 10:30pm, champagne toast at
midnight. 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.
December 31st: At Cinema Ballroom (St. Paul): Dancing, hors d'oeuvres,
champagne toast at midnight, noisemakers, party hats, dance lessons taught
throughout the night, 8:00pm-12:30am, $30 in advance, $50 at the door, (651)
699-5910.
December 31st: Country dancing at Stark's Saloon in Eagan. DJ: Bob Wood.
Food 8:00-9:30pm and dancing for $15. Dance-only after 9:30pm for $10.
Dressy attire. For food, RSVP to Bob Wood by Dec. 24th at _bwood at mm.com_
(mailto:bwood at mm.com) .
December 31st: Argentine Tango Gala, 8:00pm-1:00am, Dinner, Mix of DJs,
champagne, hats and noisemakers, mini dance lessons, $15 ($35 with dinner),
formal attire, location: Patrick's Cabaret (3010 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
55406). Send payments to Lois Donnay at 3142 1st Ave S., Mpls, MN 55408.
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New in January, at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (651) 414-0644:
* Variety Practice Parties - every Tuesday from 8:00-10:00pm, $5 per person.
A variety of music is played like a regular weekend dance party, but we can
answer your questions or help you on patterns you've learned in our classes
if you wish. As always, open to the public.
* Senior Citizen Dance Parties - every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00pm, $6 per
person includes coffee & cookie. Meant for people ages 55+, but open to the
public.
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Saturday, January 3rd: Tropical Ballroom Dance! 7:10-8:00pm Intermediate
Tango lesson by James & Tricia Wood. 8:00-11:30pm Ballroom & Latin variety
dance. $10, or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. (Tropical
Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN
55125).
Saturday, January 3rd: Havin' a Ball Singles Dance at Medina Ballroom with
Swanee and the Knights of Rock 'n Roll band. Foxtrot lesson by Larry & Barb
at 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm-12:30am, $12. Couples welcome too.
Saturday, January 3rd: Salsa and Latin dancing at Retro Ballroom (On Your
Toes in St. Louis Park). Intermediate Nightclub Salsa & Syncopations lesson by
Jim Crawford of Attitude Dance, and Beginners Salsa lesson by Julie Delene &
Keith Dietzenbach at 7:30pm. Dancing with DJ: Andy Trawick 8:30-11pm. $10.
Enter thru rear door.
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Sunday, January 4th: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742
23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Dance 7:00-10:30pm with DJ Gail Zimmerman. $7 for
members, $11 for nonmembers.
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Friday, January 9th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N.
Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Loren Greenberg 7:30pm. Dance with DJ
Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every
month).
Friday, January 9th: Ballroom dance at Retro Ballroom with Chris Kalogerson
Band. Beg. & Int. Waltz lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, January 10th: Snowball Competition at the Double Tree Park Place
Hotel in St. Louis Park. Bronze, Silver, and Open scholarships in Ballroom
& Latin dance styles. Top Teacher incentives. Pro show by Bree Watson &
Decho Kraev. Contact Paul Botes or Donna Edelstein for more info, (763)
557-6006, or _www.thesnowballcomp.com_ (http://www.thesnowballcomp.com/) .
Saturday, January 10th: Cafe Bailar (Ballroom & Latin variety) dance at
Tropical Ballroom (1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury). Lesson by James & Tricia at
7:30pm. Dance with DJ David Olson 8:30pm-12:00am. $10, or $8 for Cafe Bailar
members. _www.cafebailar.com_ (http://www.cafebailar.com/) , Tricia: (651)
414-0644 studio / (612) 600-5129 cell.
Saturday, January 10th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Bloomington VFW,
with The Delcounts band. Lesson at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $14 per
person. Couples welcome too!
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Sunday, January 11th: FREE BIRTHDAY DANCE! Invitation from Elaine
Boergerhoff (Tricia's mom) - Come help me celebrate my 60th birthday! 2:00-5:00pm at
Tropical Ballroom (inside Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN
55125). Free! We will provide hot sandwiches, beverages, music, and the dance
floor! You may provide a dish to share, and a lot of fun! (Actual birthday
is Jan. 17th but will be out of town for godchild's wedding). Optional RSVP
for food count: Tricia & James at Tropical Ballroom: (651) 414-0644 or email
either _info at tropicalballroom.com_ (mailto:info at tropicalballroom.com) or
_triciadancer at aol.com_ (mailto:triciadancer at aol.com) .
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Friday, January 16th: Country & Swing "Snow Ball" dance at Tropical
Ballroom. 7:10pm Cotton-eyed Joe Mixer lesson. 7:30pm Country 2-Step lesson.
8:00-11:30pm country & swing variety dance! As always, prizes and treats! $10
or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644.
(Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive,
Woodbury, MN 55125).
Friday, January 16th: Ballroom dance at Retro Ballroom with Jerry O'Hagan
Orchestra. Beg. & Int. Samba lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $12.
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Saturday, January 17th: USA Dance's "Double Dance" held at On Your Toes /
Retro Ballroom (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park). Mini lessons in one
studio, open dancing in the other. 7:00-11:00pm. $10 guests, $7 members.
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Friday, January 23rd: Tropical Ballroom Dance! 7:10-8:00pm Merengue &
Salsa lessons by James & Tricia Wood. 8:00-11:30pm Ballroom & Latin variety
dance. $10, or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. Use these
lessons as a prep for our 1st Annual "Tropical" dance next weekend- Sat. Jan.
31st with Cyril Paul & The Calypso Monarchs Latin & Caribbean band!
(Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN
55125).
Friday, January 23rd: MN West Coast Swing Dance Club's Member Appreciation
Dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Caroline
Olson 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $8 guests, or free if
you're a member. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
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Saturday, January 24th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Fridley VFW, with
Bob & the Beachcombers band. Lesson 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $14.
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Sunday, January 25th: 1:00-4:00pm FREE Dancers Garage Sale held at
Tropical Ballroom. This is the 2nd time we're offering this! Set up to sell (dance
outfits, shoes, DVDs, jewelry, or unwanted Christmas gifts), or come to
shop! Independent Consultants of professional services are welcome to have a
table too! We have a Lia Sophia jewelry vendor, PartyLite candle vendor,
Arbonne skincare vendor, and others confirmed already. Call to reserve a spot to
sell your items. A $10 fee is requested for table rental (we will haul, set
up, take down, and provide a table cloth with this paid fee). Otherwise
free!
Sunday, January 25th: 1:00-4:00pm Swingin' Chili Chocolate fundraiser
benefit at the Tapestry Folkdance Center (3748 Minnehaha Ave, Mpls). Suggested
$20 donation to the MS Society. Have a bowl of chili then indulge at the all
you can eat chocolate buffet. Swing lesson at 1:30pm, dance until 4:00pm.
Proceeds go to the MS Challenge Walk and Bike Ride. FMI, email Jen Pacyga at
_jen at pacyga.com_ (mailto:jen at pacyga.com) .
Sunday, January 25th: Lakeside Dance Club hosts Velvet Brass ballroom dance
band at the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, MN, 3:00-7:00pm, $10 per person.
Dress code: no jeans. FMI, Barb Benson at (320) 763-6432 or visit
_http://lakesideballroom.org_ (http://lakesideballroom.org/) . This dance was
rescheduled from Dec. 14th due to the weather.
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Friday, January 30th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Fridley VFW, with
Rockin' Hollywoods band. Lesson at 7:30pm. Dance at 8:30pm. $14.
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Saturday, January 31st: Tropical Ballroom's 1st Annual "Tropical" Dance!
Latin variety dancing 7:30-11:30pm to live band: Cyril Paul and The Calypso
Monarchs! This band is great for dancing: rumba, cha-cha, salsa, swing,
cumbia, merengue, and more! DJ'd music between their 3 sets. $15 per person.
Wear your tropical-print shirts. Door prizes. Tropical treats. Tropical
Ballroom: Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. (651)
414-0644. Pre-reservations optional, or You can pay at the door.
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Dance Classes:
For specific dance studios, dance clubs, or instructors, please click on my “
Related Links” page on my website and visit each dance studio’s website for
their most up-to-date dance class calendar!
Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury: All new group classes, including some more
level II classes in January! Inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive,
Woodbury, MN 55125. Owned by James & Tricia Wood. View the calendars at
_www.tropicalballroom.com_ (http://www.tropicalballroom.com/) .
New ballroom classes starting in Rogers, MN by Tracy & Stuart Palmer
(formerly from Arthur Murray studios). FMI: (763) 428-9714 or email
_tracypalmer at comcast.net_ (mailto:tracypalmer at comcast.net) .
New ballroom dance & Zumba fitness classes starting in Bemidji, MN by Suzy
and Hondo. FMI: (218) 766-4043 or visit _http://www.suzyandhondo.com_
(http://www.suzyandhondo.com/) .
New series in January – West Coast Swing lessons taught by Rebels Swing
Dance Club held at the Social Dance Studio in Minneapolis, Sundays at 5:30pm &
Tuesdays at 7:00pm & 8:00pm. Four classes for $50 (or $40 for Rebels Club
members). For more info, email Bob Zimmerman at _bobz at btr-architects.com_
(mailto:bobz at btr-architects.com) .
New series in January & February - West Coast Swing lessons taught by Skip &
Diane Schletz held at the B-Dale Club in Roseville. Thursdays starting Jan.
8th: Beginner Basics. $60 per person. After 5 week course, Intermediate
level starts Feb. 12th. 5 weeks for $60 per person. Call: (651) 426-8658
For line dance lessons held Tuesdays & Thursdays at West Medicine Lake
Community Club in Plymouth, contact Dodee Davis at _lndancer at aol.com_
(mailto:lndancer at aol.com) , _www.lndancer.info_ (http://www.lndancer.info/) , or (612)
799-7393.
Argentine Tango lessons by Lois Donnay: Thursdays & Saturdays at her house:
3142 1st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN (near 35W & Lake St). $15 per person per
class. Call (612) 822-8436.
Tony Karadzhov, Bulgarian Latin Dance Champion teaches Latin variety group
classes at The Tapestry Folkdance Center and at Jawaahir Dance Center. FMI,
email his coordinator, Kelly at _committedtodancesport at mchsi.com_
(mailto:committedtodancesport at mchsi.com) .
Sondra Chan of GottaDanceNow and Lifetime Fitness: email
_Sondra at gottadancenow.com_ (mailto:Sondra at gottadancenow.com) . You do not need to be a Lifetime
Fitness member to enroll in the ballroom dance classes, however members
receive a discount. Sondra also teachers at the Burnsville Bowl (Hot Shots / 1200
Club), and Eagan Community Center.
Contact Brian & Lynette Dawley at _bdawley at viracon.com_
(mailto:bdawley at viracon.com) or (507) 451-1426 for Swing, Night Club 2-Step, and Ballroom
lessons through Faribault, Austin, Owatonna, and Ellendale Community Edu. Programs.
For Line Dancing and Ballroom dance classes in Menomonie, Wisconsin,
contact Pollie Evans (715) 772-4510, email _polliedance at gmail.com_
(mailto:polliedance at gmail.com) . Classes often scheduled through Menomonie Recreation Dept,
Leisure Services Building, 1412 6th Street, Menomonie, WI 54751.
Maplewood Community Center (2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109),
Sundays and Tuesdays for 6 weeks, taught by staff of Tropical Ballroom. Open to
singles and couples. Six week class fee: for MCC members: $85 per couple ($50
for a single person). For non-MCC members: $110 per couple ($65 for a single
person).
6 Sundays: January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Feb. 1st, 8th: (Taught by James &
Tricia Wood)
6:30pm Rumba, Waltz, Swing
6 Tuesdays: February 10th, 17th, 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th: (Taught by
Aaron Wulff)
8:00pm Wedding Dance Survival
9:00pm Foxtrot, Swing, Mambo
To register, call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email
_neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us_ (mailto:neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us) .
Tropical Ballroom: Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125,
(651) 414-0644, _info at tropicalballroom.com_ (mailto:info at tropicalballroom.com)
, _www.tropicalballroom.com_ (http://www.tropicalballroom.com/) . All group
classes are on a walk-in basis. Buy 1 for $15. Buy 2 or more for $10 each.
Unlimited monthly for $60. Unlimited yearly for $416.
*Note, there will be no group classes Dec. 31-Jan. 1.
January 2009 Group Class Schedule:
Mondays:
11:00am Rumba
12:00pm Salsa
1:00pm Level II Waltz
6:00pm Rumba
7:00pm East Coast Swing
8:00pm Level II Salsa
Tuesdays:
11:00am Viennese Waltz
12:00pm Foxtrot
1:00pm Level II Foxtrot
6:00pm Wedding Dances (Waltz, Rumba, Swing)
7:00pm West Coast Swing
(8:00-10:00pm Practice Party, $5 per person)
Wednesdays:
11:00am Cha-Cha
12:00pm East Coast Swing
1:00pm Level II Waltz
6:00pm Salsa/Latin Dances
7:00pm Country 2-Step
8:00pm Waltz
Thursdays:
11:00am Night Club 2-Step
12:00pm West Coast Swing
1:00pm Level II Foxtrot
6:00pm Hustle
7:00pm Tango
8:00pm Level II West Coast Swing
Fridays:
11:00am Tango
12:00pm Waltz
One Friday per month: 9:00pm Free Salsa lesson *held at Mi Familia Mexican
Restaurant (located in our same mall)
Saturdays:
9:00am Latin Aerobics
10:00am Foxtrot
10:00am Wedding Dances (Waltz, Rumba, Swing)
11:00am Salsa
12:00pm East Coast Swing
12:00pm Youth Ballroom ages 8-18
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