[MNDancers] Tricia's Dance Email week of 3-4-09

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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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