[MNDancers] Tricia's Dance Email week of 3-18-09

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Wed Mar 18 09:57:03 EDT 2009


Happy Dancing, Dancers!
Tricia Wood, (612) 600-5129
_www.triciadancer.com_ (http://www.triciadancer.com) 
 
 
Announcements: 
Ed Everson is in Abbott Northwestern  Hospital with acute pancreatitis.  He 
got very sick last Friday and was  admitted Saturday morning.  He will be 
having his gallbladder removed this  morning (Wednesday).  Phone calls to wish him 
well on Thursday would be  appreciated.  He should go home on Friday. 

Cinema Ballroom is starting a "Super Hero"  formation team that will perform 
in their spring showcase on June 13th, and at  Twin Cities Open the weekend of 
July 11th, and at their prom dance in September.  Practices are on Tuesdays, 
$10 per person each time.  FMI, call (651)  699-5910. 
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March Dance  Calendar:
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:  Dancers  Studio (99 Snelling Ave N), St. Paul hosts a 
Newcomer Night, 8:00-9:30pm new  dancers will enjoy a free intro class and 
dance party. 
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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!  Best and Worst Hawaiian attire-theme!  Winner receives hotel 
overnight stay with breakfast for two at  the Sofitel in Bloomington!  (Judged 
by audience applause).  $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 format.  Foxtrot lessons at 
7:30pm.  Dance  8:30-11pm.  $10. 
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Saturday, March 21st:  USA Dance  at Cinema Ballroom in St. Paul.  Lesson at 
7pm.  Dance 8-11pm.  $10, or $7 for USA Dance members.  (*Note- USA  Dance 
previously mis-advertised their dance to be at Tropical Ballroom this  month.  It 
will be at Tropical Ballroom in April instead!) 

Saturday, March 21st:  Havin' a Ball singles dance at the Fridley  VFW, with 
Mel's Diner band.  7:30pm West Coast Swing 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) .  
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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.
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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:  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).  West Coast Swing lesson by Caroline  Olson  at 7:30pm.  Dance 
with D.J. David Olson  8:30-midnight.  $8 members or $10 nonmembers.  FMI: 
Tricia: (612)  600-5129, _tricia at cafebailar.com_ (mailto:tricia at cafebailar.com) , 
_www.cafebailar.com_ (http://www.cafebailar.com/) . 

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 on how to improve their 
dancing.  Spectator tickets  are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.   
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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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Heads-up for April  already: 
Friday, April 3rd:  Got friends who don't dance?  Tropical  Ballroom in 
Woodbury is hosting a free Introductory Sampler dance class night  from 
6:00-8:00pm.  Enjoy four 30-minute dance lessons for free!  Just  show up!  6:00pm Waltz, 
6:30pm Swing, 7:00pm Tango, 7:30pm Salsa.  Please carry in a clean pair of 
shoes to change into for the dance floor,  as with all dance places.  FMI, visit 
_www.tropicalballroom.com_ (http://www.tropicalballroom.com/)  or call (651) 
414-0644.  Tropical Ballroom is  located inside Valley Creek Mall, one block 
west off Hwy 494 & Valley Creek  Rd. next to Keys Cafe. 

Friday, April 3rd:  Dance Party by Sondra Chan at Lifetime  Fitness (1001 W. 
98th Street, Bloomington).  6:00pm lesson.  7:00-10:00pm variety dancing.  
Open to the public, $10 per person.  FMI, (612) 868-3344. 

Friday, April 3rd:  Heart Walk Fundraiser & Club Salsero with  guests Salsa 
Del Soul.  A percentage of proceeds will go to the Heart Walk.  Latin lesson at 
7pm.  Dance 8-11pm.  $15. 

Friday, April 3rd:  Power of 10 band sponsored by the Calhoun  Curling & 
Cricket Club.  Spring Dance and Mixer at the Metropolitan  Ballroom in Golden 
Valley, 8:30pm-1:00am.  FMI, _www.calhouncurlingparties.com_ 
(http://www.calhouncurlingparties.com/) .

Friday, April 3rd:  Zuhrah Masquers "Guns and Roses" dance at ...  6:15 
lesson.  7:00-7:30pm hors d'oeuvres.  7:30-11:00pm Paul Heffron  band.  Roaring 
20's and Gangster theme attire.  $15 per person.  Zuhrah Shrine Center: 2540 Park 
Ave. Minneapolis, MN  55404. 

Friday, April 3rd:  Kico Rangel  Band (Latin emphasis) at Retro Ballroom in 
St. Louis Park.  Samba lessons  at 7:30pm.  Dance 8:30-11:00pm.  $10 per 
person.  Celebrating  April staff birthdays, and going $1 charity birthday dances. 
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Saturday, April 4th:  Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical  Ballroom!  
7:10pm Salsa lesson by James & Tricia Wood, 8:00-11:00pm  Ballroom & Latin 
variety dance.  Cake provided for James'  birthday (today is his real birthday).  
$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, April 4th:  Benefit dance for Frank Dandl (Roxy & Tom  Ketchum's 
son), who was in a skiing accident Jan. 10th (eight broken vertebrae,  broken 
clavicle and scapula, four broken ribs, and traumatic brain injury).  He will be 
out of work for up to one year.  Silent Auction at 6:30pm.  Dance to City 
Sounds DJ.  Admission is $10 per person, benefiting  their health bills.  Skip & 
Diane will be there, also celebrating Skip  Schletz's birthday.  Held at SOS 
Club in Oakdale. 

Saturday, April 4th:  Ballroom  variety dance at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis 
Park.  Merengue lesson at  7:30pm.  Dance with DJ Andy Trawick 8:30-11pm.  1/2 
hour mini Cuban  hip action lessons included.  $10. 
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Tuesday, April 7th:  Swing Dance lesson for a fundraiser for  Spectrum's 
baccalaureate service, 7:00pm, $10, held at Handke Gym, for  all ages, families, 
couples, church groups, schools, etc. taught by Stuart &  Tracy Palmer.  RSVP 
for space to _tracypalmer at comcast.net_ (mailto:tracypalmer at comcast.net) .  
Then, mark your calendars: Swing with the  Sting Big Band Gala on Saturday, April 
25th.  1940's theme, big dance  floor, variety show, big band, food, fun, and 
silent auction for Spectrum  Charter High School. 
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Thursday, April 9th:  Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at  Minnesota Music 
Cafe in St. Paul, 9pm. 
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Friday, April  10th:  MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N.  Dale 
St, Roseville).  WCS lesson by Todd Paulus & Joy Davina 7:30pm.  Dance with  
DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am.  $5 member/$8  nonmember.  (2nd & 4th Fridays of 
every  month). 

Friday, April 10th:  Chris  Kalogerson Band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis 
Park.  Rumba lessons at  7:30pm.  Dance 8:30-11pm.  $10. 
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Saturday, April 11th:  Cafe Bailar ballroom & latin dance at Tropical  
Ballroom (1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury).  7:30pm Quickstep lesson by Kate  & Gordon 
Bratt (from Dancers Studio).  Dance 8:30pm-12:00am.  $10,  or $8 for Cafe Bailar 
Dance Club members.  (Join for $20 per year, and get  in free tonight!)  
_www.cafebailar.com_ (http://www.cafebailar.com/) .

Saturday, April  11th:  The Whitesidewalls band at Medina Ballroom.  Dance 
lesson at 7:30pm.  Band 8:30pm-12:30am.  $14.  This is a Havin' a Ball singles  
dance. 
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Friday, April 17th:  Country & Swing dance at Tropical Ballroom!  7:10pm line 
dance lesson,  7:30pm Country 2-Step lesson by Lynn & Elaine  Boergerhoff.  
8:00-11:00pm country & swing variety dance!  $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, April 17th:  Ballroom  variety dance at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis 
Park.  Bolero lessons at  7:30pm.  Dance with DJ Andy Trawick 8:30-11pm.  $10.  
Half hour  mini lessons included. 
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Saturday, April 18th:  USA Dance ballroom variety dance held at  Tropical 
Ballroom.  7:00pm Tango lesson by James & Tricia Wood.  8:00-11:00pm ballroom 
variety dance.  Tonight is USA Dance's 2008  Volunteer Appreciation dance!  Food 
will be catered in!  $10 to the  public, or $7 for USA Dance Club members, or 
FREE to anyone who has ever  volunteered for a USA Dance-sponsored event or 
dance.  (Located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive,  Woodbury, MN 
55125).  _www.tropicalballroom.com_ (http://www.tropicalballroom.com/) .  Studio: 
(651) 414-0644.  USA Dance  hotline: (651) 483-5467, or _www.usadance-mn.org_ 
(http://www.usadance-mn.org/) .  Join tonight for $25 per year and get in  free! 

Saturday, April 18th:  Talent Show to Change the World Fundraiser at  Hopkins 
High School, 6:00pm.  This event was recommended by Eliecer  Ramirez-Vargas 
of ERV Dance Studio.  For more info, visit: 
_www.myspace.com/changetheworldtalentshow_ (http://www.myspace.com/changetheworldtalentshow) . 
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Sunday, April  19th:  Sammy Jensen Orchestra playing ballroom music at 
Lakeside Ballroom in  Glenwood, MN, 3:00-7:00pm, $10.  FMI (320)  763-6432. 
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Thursday, April  23rd:  Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at Minnesota Music 
Cafe in St. Paul,  9pm.
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Friday, April  24th:  MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N.  Dale 
St, Roseville).  WCS lesson by Larry Ablin & Barb Johnson at  7:30pm.  Dance 
with  DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am.  $5 member/$8  nonmember.  (2nd & 4th 
Fridays of every  month). 

Friday, April  24th:  Boogie Wonderland band at Medina Ballroom, 8:00pm, $8.  
Must be  21+. 

Friday, April 24th:  Kico Rangel  band (Latin emphasis) at Retro Ballroom in 
St. Louis Park.  "Swingles"  dance partner connection dance.  Tango lessons at 
7:30pm.  Dance  8:30-11pm.  $10. 

Fri-Sun, April  24th-26th:  Dance Ranch Extravaganza at The Riverhouse Guest 
Ranch in Fairmont, MN.  2-Step, Line Dance, Swing, and Night Club.  $215 per 
person includes  all meals, lodging, workshops, and dances.  FMI, visit: 
_www.maryhoedeman.com_ (http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home) . 
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Saturday, April 25th:  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).  Lesson  at 7:30pm.  Dance with D.J. David Olson  8:30-midnight.  
$8 members or $10 nonmembers.  FMI: Tricia: (612)  600-5129, 
_tricia at cafebailar.com_ (mailto:tricia at cafebailar.com) , _www.cafebailar.com_ 
(http://www.cafebailar.com/) . 
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Sunday, April 26th:  USA Dance  hosts a Tea Dance and Brunch at the Lafayette 
Country Club (2800 Northview  Road), Wayzata- Minnetonka Beach, MN 55361.  
11:00am-4:00pm.  Variety  ballroom dancing by DJs Pete & Joyce, and a dance 
demonstration.  Semi  formal to formal attire.  $30 per person, or $20 for 
dance-only starting at  1pm.  Make check to USA Dance and mail it to Jackie Dalton: 
PO Box 1857,  Minnetonka, MN 55345.  FMI, call Nancy Crossen at (763) 753-0431. 
 Dance-only tickets can be bought at the door, after  12:30pm.

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Dance classes and links  to all the local dance studios' websites are 
available at _www.triciadancer.com_ (http://www.triciadancer.com) . 

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