<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<HTML><HEAD>
<META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=US-ASCII">
<META content="MSHTML 6.00.6000.16762" name=GENERATOR></HEAD>
<BODY id=role_body style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #010101; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"
bottomMargin=7 leftMargin=7 topMargin=7 rightMargin=7><FONT id=role_document
face=Verdana color=#010101 size=2>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>Happy Dancing, Dancers!</STRONG></FONT>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>Tricia Wood, (612) 600-5129</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><A title=http://www.triciadancer.com/
href="http://www.triciadancer.com/"><FONT
size=3><STRONG>www.triciadancer.com</STRONG></FONT></A></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Announcements</STRONG>:</DIV>
<DIV>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">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.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">--------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">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.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">--------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR></SPAN></P></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Dances</STRONG>:</DIV>
<DIV>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Friday, December 19th</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: 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 <SPAN><I>2-Step Around the Christmas Tree</I></SPAN> and do the
<SPAN><I>Reindeer Boogie</I></SPAN>! 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.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Friday, December 19th</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: Club Salsero Latin dance at Social Dance
Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Lesson at 8pm. Dance
9pm-12am. $10.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Friday, December 19th</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: "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.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">--------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Saturday, December
20th</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: 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.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Saturday, December
20th</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: Dancers
Studio's Holiday showcase from 6:00-10:00pm, (99 Snelling Ave N, St.
Paul). Call for spectator ticket info.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">Saturday, December 20th</SPAN>: 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.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><U>Saturday, December 20th</U>: Havin'
a Ball singles dance to the Whitesidewalls band at Bloomington VFW. 7:30pm
Rumba lesson by Flory Katz, 8:30pm Dance. $12. </SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">--------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sunday, December 21st</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: 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. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">Sunday, December 21st</SPAN>: 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.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">--------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Friday, December 26th</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">:</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">--------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; TEXT-DECORATION: underline">Saturday,
December 27th</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: <SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cafe
Bailar </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Retro Ballroom
of</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> 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 </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">7:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson
8:30-midnight. $8 members or $10 nonmembers. (612)
600-5129. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Saturday, December 27th</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: Tango dance at Social Dance
Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Lesson at 8pm. Dance
9pm-12am. $10.</SPAN><BR></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">Saturday, December 27th</SPAN>:
Whitesidewalls Band at Medina Ballroom. Lesson at 7:30pm.
Dance at 8:30pm.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">--------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sunday, December 28th</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: 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.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">--------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">New Year's
Eve</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
options:</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Wednesday, December
31st</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">:
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! <STRONG>Dance-only tickets are now available for $25 per
person</STRONG>. 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.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">December
31st</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">:
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.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">December
31st</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">:
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.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">December 31st</SPAN>: At Medina
Ballroom: Johnny Holm band and Rock It Science band, starts at 8:00pm.
Must be at least 21. $33.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">December 31st</SPAN>: At Kato Ballroom
(Mankato): Ritchie Lee and the Fabulous '50s. $35 per person.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">December 31st</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: 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.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></FONT><BR><BR><BR><DIV CLASS="aol_ad_footer" ID="b7d45b096ccff12d45504dd35f2ea2a"><FONT style="color: black; font: normal 10pt ARIAL, SAN-SERIF;"><HR style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. <a href="http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025">Try it now</a>.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>