[MNDancers] Tricia's Dance Email week of 3-4-09
TriciaDancer at aol.com
TriciaDancer at aol.com
Wed Mar 4 08:03:53 EST 2009
Happy Dancing, Dancers!
Tricia Wood, (612) 600-5129
_www.triciadancer.com_ (http://www.triciadancer.com)
Announcements:
Gordon Anderson passed away Sunday night. He was a regular at MN West Coast
Swing Dance Club for many years, along with other dance places. From Renee,
his daughter and Correne, his wife: The visitation is Thursday, March 5th,
5-7 p.m. at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Avenue, Richfield.
The memorial service is Friday, March 6th, 11:00 a.m. at the Minnesota Valley
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10715 Zenith Avenue, Bloomington. My
family will be very grateful to you for helping us get the message out to his
friends in the West Coast Swing dance community. Thank You.
The March issue of the Dancing Times newsletter is available online at: You
can get a copy here:
http://www.usadance-mn.org/Newsletter/2009Newsletters/tabid/135/Default.aspx.
Please note- USA Dance will be held at Cinema Ballroom in St. Paul the month
of March, and at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury the month of April. (Their
ad says at Tropical Ballroom in March).
Dance Parties - a big glance at March so far:
Thursday, March 5th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in
Woodbury (every Thursday in March), 8:00-9:30pm, $6 per person. (651) 414-0644.
Thursday, March 5th: Salsa & Latin dancing every Thursday night with
different bands at MN Music Cafe. No cover charge if you bring in a food shelf
donation.
Thursday, March 5th: West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing dancing at Organic
Country Swing Dance Studio (12201 Minnetonka Blvd- just east of 494)
Minnetonka, every Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm, Host & DJ: Michael Ruskin, (952)
938-1929, Donation to the Wellness Center.
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Friday, March 6th: Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S),
Mpls. Salsa lesson at 8:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $10, or $5 with student
ID.
Friday, March 6th: Kico Rangel band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park.
Cha-Cha lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10. Dance program first half of
evening. Requests accepted last half of evening.
Friday, March 6th: Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio in Minneapolis.
Salsa lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, March 7th: Mardi Gras-themed Ballroom & Latin variety dance at
Tropical Ballroom! Wear your bright colors and bead necklaces! (Beads
provided). 7:10pm Samba lesson, 8:00-11:00pm 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).
_www.tropicalballroom.com_ (http://www.tropicalballroom.com/) . (651)
414-0644.
Saturday, March 7th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Bloomington VFW, with
Sugar Tree band. Foxtrot lesson by Julie Delene at 7:30pm. Dance
8:30pm-12:30am. $14 per person.
Saturday, March 7th: Salsa dancing at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park.
Salsa lesson at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Andy Trawick 8:30-11pm. $10.
Saturday, March 7th: Ballroom Blitz at Social Dance Studio in Mpls. Waltz
lesson at 7pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10.
Sat-Sun, March 7th-8th: Romantic overnight dinner, champagne, and dance
lesson package at the Afton House Inn (Afton, MN), $325 per couple. FMI,
_www.myballroomdancestudio.com_ (http://www.myballroomdancestudio.com/) .
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Sunday, March 8th: 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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Thursday, March 12th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in
Woodbury (every Thursday in March), 8:00-9:30pm, $6 per person. (651) 414-0644.
Thursday, March 12th: Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at Minnesota Music
Cafe in St. Paul, 9pm.
Thursday, March 12th: West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing dancing at
Organic Country Swing Dance Studio (12201 Minnetonka Blvd- just east of 494)
Minnetonka, every Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm, Host & DJ: Michael Ruskin, (952)
938-1929, Donation to the Wellness Center.
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Friday, March 13th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Medina Ballroom, with
The Rockin' Hollywoods band. East Coast Swing lesson by Larry & Barb at
7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $14 per person.
Friday, March 13th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale
St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Caroline Olson at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ
Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every
month).
Friday, March 13th: Chris Kalogerson band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis
Park. Mambo lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, March 14th: Cafe Bailar Dance Club's 6th Anniversary Ball AND
Member Appreciation Dance at Tropical Ballroom (1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury). Waltz
lesson by Tom & Anne LaTourelle at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ James Wood
8:30pm-12:00am. $10, or FREE for Cafe Bailar members. (Join for $20 per year, and
get in free tonight!) Dress to impress! Cake provided. _www.cafebailar.com_
(http://www.cafebailar.com/) .
Saturday, March 14th: Club Swing at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S),
Mpls. West Coast Swing lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8:00pm-11:00pm. $10, or $5
with student ID.
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Sunday, March 15th: Upper Mississippian Jazz Orchestra playing '30s-'50s
ballroom music at Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, MN, 3:00-7:00pm, $10. FMI,
(320) 763-6432.
Sunday, March 15th: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742
23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Dance with DJ Gail Zimmerman 7:00-10:00pm. $7 for
members, $11 for nonmembers.
Sunday, March 15th: 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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Tuesday, March 17th: Mandragora Tango (Tango, Ballroom, & Swing) playing
for the 3rd Tuesday Dance at the Cedar Cultural Center (416 Cedar Ave, Mpls),
$8. Intro Tango lesson 7:15pm. Dance 7:45-11:15pm. (612) 338-2674.
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Thursday, March 19th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in
Woodbury (every Thursday in March), 8:00-9:30pm, $6 per person. (651) 414-0644.
Thursday, March 19th: West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing dancing at
Organic Country Swing Dance Studio (12201 Minnetonka Blvd- just east of 494)
Minnetonka, every Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm, Host & DJ: Michael Ruskin, (952)
938-1929, Donation to the Wellness Center.
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Friday, March 20th: Country & Swing dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10pm line
dance lesson, 7:30pm Country 2-Step lesson. 8:00-11:00pm country & swing
variety dance! Theme: best and worst Hawaiian-print attire. Grand Prize wins
Hotel Sofitel overnight stay with breakfast for two! $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).
_www.tropicalballroom.com_ (http://www.tropicalballroom.com/) . (651) 414-0644.
Friday, March 20th: Champion Ballroom students are invited to meet at the
School of the Wise 2 (wine and bistro) at 600 Market Street, Chanhassen for
drinks, dining, and dancing. Meet at 6:30pm. Band (danceable R&B, Funk, Soul,
and Rock) at 8:30pm. $5 cover at the door.
Friday, March 20th: Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S),
Mpls. Salsa lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Friday, March 20th: Kico Rangel (Latin emphasis band) at Retro Ballroom
(5810 W. 36th St.) St. Louis Park. Dance program first half of evening.
Requests accepted last half. Foxtrot lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, March 21st: Havin' a Ball singles dance at the Fridley VFW, with
Mel's Diner band. 7:30pm Night Club 2-Step lesson by Caroline Olson.
8:30pm-12:30am dance. $14 per person.
Saturday, March 21st: Tango Fusion at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave
S), Mpls. Argentine Tango lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8:00pm-11:00pm. $10, or $5
with student ID.
Saturday, March 21st: Geezer Gala. Swing lesson at 6:30pm by Two Right
Feet. Dance to music by Rich and the Resistors from 7:00-10:00pm. Held at St.
Clement Catholic Church Auditorium (911 24th Ave NE), Mpls. Tickets $10-$50
to Alzheimer's Assoc. People born in 1959 get in free and are eligible for a
drawing of vintage birthday girfts. Prizes for best '50s costumes and
dancers. Performance by magician Harry Houdunit. Refreshments for purchase.
Birthday cake provided. FMI, email _proofpositive at tcinternet.net_
(mailto:proofpositive at tcinternet.net) .
Saturday, March 21st: USA Dance at Cinema Ballroom in St. Paul. Lesson
7:00pm. Dance 8:00-11:00pm. $10, $7 members. (April 18th dance at Tropical
Ballroom)
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Sunday, March 22nd: 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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Thursday, March 26th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in
Woodbury (every Thursday in March), 8:00-9:30pm, $6 per person. (651) 414-0644.
Thursday, March 26th: Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at Minnesota Music
Cafe in St. Paul, 9pm.
Thursday, March 26th: West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing dancing at
Organic Country Swing Dance Studio (12201 Minnetonka Blvd- just east of 494)
Minnetonka, every Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm, Host & DJ: Michael Ruskin, (952)
938-1929, Donation to the Wellness Center.
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Friday, March 27th: Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical Ballroom!
7:10pm Tango lesson, 8:00-11:00pm 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).
_www.tropicalballroom.com_ (http://www.tropicalballroom.com/) . (651) 414-0644.
Friday, March 27th: 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, March 27th: Julie Lee and the White Rose Band- old time and country
music at Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, MN, 7:00-11:00pm, $10. FMI, (320)
763-6432.
Friday, March 27th: Cafe Accordian Orchestra at Retro Ballroom. (Latin,
Tango, French, Gypsy Swing music). "Swingles" dance with dance partner
connections. Waltz lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, March 28th: Tango Fusion at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave
S), Mpls. Argentine Tango lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8:00pm-11:00pm. $10, or $5
with student ID.
Sat, March 28th & Sun, March 29th: Two Day Dance Extravaganza at Cinema
Ballroom in St. Paul. Saturday: 11am-6pm dance showcases- watch people
perform, and they get critiqued. 7:30-11:30pm social dancing and watch professional
show. Sunday: 10am-1pm dance seminars. FMI, call (651) 699-5910.
Saturday, March 28th: Dance Benefit for Ron Curme who is going through a
long recovery from recent brain tumor surgery. 7:00pm-12:00am at the Double
Tree Hotel Minneapolis Park Place. Band: Do-Ron-Ron playing '50s-'70s rock 'n
roll style with fun flavor of swing. Silent Auction of fabulous donated
prizes. Wally the BeerMan. Full bar. $25 admission (cash or checks).
Comfortable attire. FMI, email Janet at _janetkaiser2008 at gmail.com_
(mailto:janetkaiser2008 at gmail.com) .
Saturday, March 28th: Dancers Studio (99 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul) Midnight
Star Showcase. Performers get judged for feedback.
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Sunday, March 29th: 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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