MINNESOTA DANCER an Official Publication of the Minnesota Chapter 2011 of USA Dance March 2014

MINNESOTA DANCER An official publication of the Minnesota Chapter 2011 of USA Dance March 2014

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2 MD / MARCH 2014 www.usadance-minnesota.org Join us for USA Dance Minnesota’s UPCOMING DANCES DANCER’S NIGHT OUT Want to dance? Dancer's Night Out lists social dance events in Minnesota. Want to see your BECOME A USA DANCE MINNESOTA MEMBER dance listed here? Email the details to [email protected]. AT OUR DANCE AND GET IN FREE!

Sat 3/1 DanceLife Ballroom Dance Party, 7–10, Bolero/ 7–10:30, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353- Web: www.usadance-minnesota.org Hustle Lesson, 6015 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls, 4445, www.socialdancestudio.com 612-345-4219, www.dancelifeballroom.com Mon 3/17 Social Dance Studio West Coast Swing Social, Social Dance Studio First Saturday Swing Dance, 7:30 9:30–11, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353- –12:30, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353-4445, 4445, www.socialdancestudio.com www.socialdancestudio.com MARCH Wed 3/19 Cinema Ballroom Practice Party, 8–9, 1650 St Sun 3/2 First Sunday Dance at Tapestry, 6–10, $7–$10, Clair Ave, St Paul, 651-699-5910, Saturday, March15th Cumbia lesson, Kristina Lee, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S, www.cinemaballroom.com 7–8 pm lesson: Cha Cha Mpls, 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org Thu 3/20 Dancers Studio Dance Party 8pm, 415 Pascal St N, Instructor: Eliecer Ramirez Vargas Social Dance Studio TC Rebels Swing Dance, St Paul, 651-641-0777, www.dancersstudio.com 8–11 pm Variety dance music 7–10:30, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353- 4445, www.socialdancestudio.com Social Dance Studio Late Night Swing 10pm-2am, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353-4445, $7 USA Dance members Mon 3/3 Social Dance Studio West Coast Swing Social, www.socialdancestudio.com 9:30–11, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353- $10 non-members 4445, www.socialdancestudio.com Fri 3/21Cinema Ballroom Variety Dance, 7–11, 1650 St Clair Ave, St Paul, 651-699-5910, Wed 3/5 Cinema Ballroom Practice Party, 8–9, 1650 St Clair www.cinemaballroom.com COSTA RICA BALLROOM DANCE Ave, St Paul, 651-699-5910, STUDIOS www.cinemaballroom.com DanceLife Ballroom Dance Party, 7–9:30, $10, 6015 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls, 612-345-4219, 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins Thu 3/6 Dancers Studio Dance Party 8pm, 415 Pascal St N, www.dancelifeballroom.com St Paul, 651-641-0777, www.dancersstudio.com The Blue Moon Ballroom Club Spring Formal, 7:30– Social Dance Studio Late Night Swing 10pm-2am, 11, $8–$12, 2030 Hwy 14 East, Rochester, 507-288- 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353-4445, 0556, www.bluemoonballroom.com www.socialdancestudio.com Sat 3/22 Café Bailar Dance Party, 7:30-11:30, $10, Costa Fri 3/7 Cinema Ballroom Variety Dance, 7–11, 1650 St Clair Rica Ballroom Dance Studio, 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Ave, St Paul, 651-699-5910, 952-303-3339, www.costaricaballroom.com www.cinemaballroom.com Sun 3/23 USA Dance Minnesota Beginner American Waltz DanceLife Ballroom Dance Party, 7–9:30, $10, 6015 Class with Paul Botes; 2:00 PM; Free! AMERICAN Lyndale Ave S, Mpls, 612-345-4219, CLASSIC BALLROOM, 550 Market Street, www.dancelifeballroom.com Chanhassen, www.acballroom.com The Blue Moon Ballroom Club Salsa Dance, 7:30–11, Mon 3/24 Social Dance Studio West Coast Swing Social, $6–$8, 2030 Hwy 14 East, Rochester, 507-288-0556, 9:30–11, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353- www.bluemoonballroom.com 4445, www.socialdancestudio.com Sat 3/8 Linden Hills Dancing Club, a social club for dancing Wed 3/26 Cinema Ballroom Practice Party, 8–9, 1650 St Inside the Dancer couples, 6:30–10:30, Dinner/Dance–$140/couple, Clair Ave, St Paul, 651-699-5910, RSVP needed, Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, www.cinemaballroom.com 4901 Chowen Ave. S, Minneapolis, 612-285-7894, Dancer’s Night Out …………………… 3 www.lindenhillsdancingclub.org Thu 3/27 Dancers Studio Dance Party 8pm, 415 Pascal St N, St Paul, 651-641-0777, www.dancersstudio.com President’s Corner…………………….. 4 Café Bailar Dance Party, 7:30-11:30, $10, Balance Pointe Studio, 5808 R W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, Social Dance Studio Late Night Swing 10pm-2am, 952.922.8612. www.balancepointestudios.com 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353-4445, Board Meeting Minutes..……………… 5 www.socialdancestudio.com Sun 3/9 USA Dance Minnesota Beginner American Waltz February Dance Photos……..…………. 6 Class with Paul Botes; 2:00 PM; Free! AMERICAN Fri 3/28 DanceLife Ballroom Dance Party, 7–9:30, $10, 6015 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls, 612-345-4219, Meet Greg Warner….………...………... 8 CLASSIC BALLROOM, 550 Market Street, Chanhassen, www.acballroom.com www.dancelifeballroom.com Dance Partner Wanted Ads…………… . 9 Mon 3/10 Social Dance Studio West Coast Swing Social, Sun 3/30 USA Dance Minnesota Beginner American Waltz 9:30–11, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353- Class with Paul Botes; 2:00 PM; Free! AMERICAN Mill City Ballroom Waltz Challenge …. 10 4445, www.socialdancestudio.com CLASSIC BALLROOM, 550 Market Street, Chanhassen, www.acballroom.com The Dancing Life………………………. 13 Wed 3/12 Cinema Ballroom Practice Party, 8–9, 1650 St Clair Ave, St Paul, 651-699-5910, Mon 3/31 Social Dance Studio West Coast Swing Social, Stardust Dance Cruise……………….…. 12 www.cinemaballroom.com 9:30–11, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353- 4445, www.socialdancestudio.com Mill City Ballroom Cruiser Wins!...... 14 Thu 3/13 Dancers Studio Dance Party 8pm, 415 Pascal St N, █ St Paul, 651-641-0777, www.dancersstudio.com Exciting Dancing: Beyond Ballroom…. 16 Social Dance Studio Late Night Swing 10pm-2am, Lend Your Dance Costumes?...... 18 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-353-4445, www.socialdancestudio.com

Ask Dr. Dance………………….….…… 20 Fri 3/14 DanceLife Ballroom Dance Party, 7–9:30, $10, 6015 Gentlemen Lead……………………….. 22 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls, 612-345-4219, www.dancelifeballroom.com Project Dance ……...…………….……. 24 Sat 3/15 USA Dance Minnesota, 7–11; $7–$10; Costa Rica Ballroom Dance Studio, 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Amateur’s Take on Snowball…………… 26 www.costaricaballroom.com Board’s Corner………...………………. 28 Sun 3/16 USA Dance Minnesota Beginner American Waltz Class with Paul Botes; 2:00 PM; Free! AMERICAN Competition Calendar………………… . 29 CLASSIC BALLROOM, 550 Market Street, Chanhassen, www.acballroom.com Dance Contacts………………………… 30 Social Dance Studio TC Rebels Swing Dance,

PRESIDENT’S CORNER By Leland Whitney, Chapter President USA Dance Minnesota Chapter 2011 In the January MINNESOTA DANC- Cooperation hosting other USA Dance ER, I discussed our vision to Strength- Minnesota sponsored events also en the Foundation of our USA Dance builds community strength and well Minnesota Chapter. being. Our Chapter #2011 board has extended an invitation to the Southern Dancing is something people like to do MN USA Dance Chapter #2017 to co- with other people. This is what binds host the 2015 Star of the North Danc- our community between different sets esport Competition. Discussions are of dancers, for example, college stu- just beginning. This is an exciting op- dent and the regulars at our monthly portunity to increase the volunteer base USA Dance hosted dances. At the My wife Leslie and I were all set to compete at that will support the competition, to the Mid–Atlantic Championships, a National February dance, the University of Min- Qualifying Event, in Bethesda, MD this past increase the participation of broader nesota Ballroom Dance Club held a month. We tried to minimize the risk of weather and deeper sets of competitors across related travel problems by planning to arrive Dollar Dance fundraiser. Encouraging two days early. This back-fired on us! Our Minnesota and nearby states, and to interaction like this makes us stronger flight into Bethesda on Thursday was cancelled foster long term stability in hosting the and the next available flight would be well after as a community. Please see the note we were scheduled to dance on Saturday. The Star of the North. Greater stability is a below from Taylor Wall, President of flights scheduled on Friday were not cancelled! major component of Strengthening the The upshot is that we missed the competition.. the U O MN Ballroom Dance Club. Foundations of our dance community.

From the University of Minnesota Ballroom Dance Club,

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Dollar Dance fundraiser at the February monthly dance. We were excited to have such a great turnout and wish to send sincere appreciation to everyone who donated. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help lower dues for new members and fund our trip to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor's competition in April.

We are also excited to take up the Board's offer of a collegiate liaison to the USADance Board meetings. It is our hope that this liaison will help to balance various interests in our ballroom dance community. Karen Maldonado has agreed to serve as our representative at the March meeting until elections can be held for another officer.

Taylor Wall

President

University of Minnesota Ballroom Dance Club

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4 MD / MARCH 2014 www.usadance-minnesota.org 7 Schedule Board Meetings for 2014 mented unethical behavior and adherence to USA Dance-MN Chapter Dancesport by-laws, rules and policies when A motion was made, seconded and approved to move considering an applicant’s request for a board #2011 Board Minutes the meeting to the 2nd Tuesday of each month. position. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 The annual meeting will be on November 15th, 2014. Submitted by Leslie Whitney Set election date: TBD 8 “Chapter Annual Report” In attendance: Lee Whitney (President), Bonnie Call for nominations to Nominations and Election Burton (Vice President), Jane Phipps (Treasurer), A motion was made, seconded and approved for Jane (N&E) Committee Leslie Whitney (Secretary), Marty Faeh, Tracy to prepare and submit this report. A motion was made, seconded and approved to invite Frazee, Donna Francisco, Bob Anholt, Amy An- 9 Schedule General Election 2014 Gary Stroick, Mike Jones, and Yen Chou if they derson, Gary Stroick would be willing to serve on the N & E Committee. This will take place on November 15th, 2014. Location: DanceLife Ballroom Studio, 6015 Call for initial meeting of N&E Committee – TBD Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419 10 Directors-At-Large – Discussion and action taken resulted in the following appointments: Next Meeting: Call to Order Open Session: Tuesday, February 11, 2014  Communications Coordinator - DanceLife Ballroom Studio 1 Introductions Bonnie Burton 6015 Lyndale Avenue South 2 Quorum established. Agenda of the open meet-  Membership Coordinator – Marty Faeh Mpls, MN 55419 ing agenda approved █  Social Dance Coordinator – Zhuojing Liu 3 Guest statements:  Special Events Coordinator – Tracy Frazee, USA Dance  Tapestry/USA Dance Partnership Initiative – Karen Maldonado Donna Francisco, a representative of the Tapes- try Programming Committee, proposed a part-  Volunteer Coordinator – Leslie Whitney Who Are We? nership with Chapter #2011 to schedule a 11 Board Member Replacement Appointment We are a nonprofit organization formed to preserve and monthly dance on the first Sunday of each promote ballroom dancing, both as an art and a healthful month. She presented a handout outlining de- Two candidates submitted biographies. We discussed sport. The Minnesota chapter, USA Dance Minnesota Chap- tails. Discussion followed with a recommenda- their candidacy and will vote in the February meeting. ter 2011, was formed in 1991. tion to table this until the February meeting, Membership in USA Dance is open to dancers of all levels. when dance coordinator Zhujing Liu would be DISCUSSION ITEMS AND PROJECTS There are several categories to choose from: Social, Competi- present to comment. 12 Committees – Reports and Action tor, Junior (17 and under), Collegiate, and Associate (professional/instructor).  Professional Advisor - Amy Anderson – Amy Note item #10. voiced her perspective which is to help focus USA Dance Minnesota Chapter 2011 sponsors monthly dances and other special dance events. Members are entitled the chapter’s initiatives to capitalize on a coop- Website and Facebook page: Bonnie Burton, Ed Soltis. to discounts on admission to the monthly dances, as well as erative effort to serve the entire dance commu- access to a great network for meeting other dancers. nity.  The Chapter’s new website address is: As a member, you’ll have fun dancing and meeting many  Star of the North - Nels Peterson was invited, www.usadance-minnesota.org new friends. For more information, call the USA Dance but did not attend. Minnesota Chapter 2011 HOTLINE: 651-483-5467.  Facebook/usadancemn 4 Adjourn and move to closed session The Minnesota DANCER is published monthly by the mem- Minnesota Dancer: Bonnie, Leland, Jane bers of the Minnesota Chapter 2011 of USA Dance, provid- Call to order closed session: ing information and news of ballroom dancing to members Star of the North DanceSport Competition 2014: and friends. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS The board agreed by motion and resolution that Star Editor/Design/Layout: Leland Whitney, Bonnie Burton 5 Agenda for the closed meeting approved. Quor- of the North will not be held and the contract with the Advertising/Editing: Bonnie Burton 952-454-4620 um established. Minutes from the December hosting hotel be cancelled. Board Meeting approved. Mailing: Committee member 13 Tea Dance 6 Treasurer’s Report Contributors: Suzi Blumberg, Paul Botes, Kate Bratt, Eliza- Zhuojing will co-chair this event with a person to be beth Dickinson, Donna Edelstein, Marty Faeh, Dan Fitzger- Jane submitted a financial report as of December 31, decided. ald, Jack Munday, Deborah J. Nelson, Taylor Wall, Greg 2013. Report was reviewed and approved. Warner, Leland Whitney 14 Tapestry Monthly Dance Partnership Oppor- Contributions: Articles submitted may be edited for length, tunity clarity, and content. Photos should be high-resolution jpg, Decision will be made at the next board meeting. png, or pdf files. Email submissions to: newsletter@usadance Advertising -minnesota.org. 15 Reelection Petition, Discussion and Action Subscriptions: $22/year. Make checks payable to USA Dance DISPLAY ADS: To advertise your event or The board reviewed the election petition. 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MEET GREG WARNER: USA DANCE NATIONAL SECRETARY, DANCER, VOLUNTEER

Upon receiving an invitation to at- most importantly, practice. For the tend a Ronald McDonald House first few months (unfortunately Dinner Dance fund raiser, I looked probably longer) we took the same at Jill and asked, “I don’t know dance lesson every week. Then it how to dance do you?” Jill, “No.” dawned on us, if we practice be- “Should we take a lesson?” Jill, tween lessons maybe we could go “Sure, why not.” on to something different. Greg and Jill Warner Thus, began my journey into social The “we” is my lovely wife and dancing, competitive dancing, in- dance partner, Jill Smith. She al- volvement in our local chapter ways provides the perfect picture to board, appointment as district coor- my more than often, awkward dinator and now, USA Dance Na- frame. Yet, she stays with me and tional Secretary. we continue dancing.

But, let’s not get ahead of our- We enjoy social dancing. This is selves. Like most guys, I would the reason we started but like many always say things like, I don’t other couples, we find preparing know how to dance, thinking that it for competitions is not about trying comes naturally. I have learned to achieve a high placement, but is that “naturally” takes hours and all about improving our dancing. hours of lessons, coaching and That is the journey we are on:

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improving our dancing but most someone to assist with the newly petitive dancers groups, and the importantly having fun. Life is revised structure of USA Dance national office needs to do better way too short not to have fun and that resulted in Districts. I volun- connecting with local chapters. All being at the stage in our lives we teered, and with no other takers, I USA Dance chapters are under the are, if it isn’t fun, we move on to was appointed Area Coordinator National tax-exempt status. Local something that is. For us, dancing for District 10 that includes the Da- boards represent USA Dance Na- is fun! kotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Illi- tional in all that they do. This re- nois, Wisconsin, Missouri and quires us to have bylaws and poli- Our most recent competition was at Minnesota. cies that at times may seem like too the Manhattan Amateur Classic. much bureaucracy, but it is all to We only dance syllabus silver Then, I found myself volunteering protect our 501(c)(3) status. This smooth and rhythm, Senior 2 and for other things that resulted in my is also why local boards need to 3. At the MAC there were only two interacting with more of the leader- oversee and be responsible for all couples in Senior 2 and we were ship and I expressed interest in run- activities that use the USA Dance the only couple in Senior 3. So, as ning for national office at some name, logo, insurance, and so forth. far as placing, we placed our best! time. But, I knew I could not find the time to do anymore in USA I don’t know where our dance jour- Like many USA Dance members, Dance while I was working full ney will take us next. I do know we became members to attend our time. So, shortly after I retired, I we have had the opportunity to local dances and quickly learned was appointed National Secretary meet some very nice people and that these dances do not happen when Stan Andrews asked to step make many new friends because of automatically! So, we got involved down from this position, as he dance. But, wherever it takes us, in our chapter board (Southern MN needed more time for other activi- we’ll be thankful we didn’t know USA Dance #2017) and that led to ties. I was elected to complete a how to dance when we were invit- me becoming president. About 5 three-year term as National Secre- ed to the Ronald McDonald House years ago Jill and I attended the tary during the recent national elec- Dinner Dance, and we took that first National Chapter Conference tion. first lesson. See you on the dance held in Las Vegas. This provided floor! █ an opportunity to meet many na- The USA Dance organization has tional officers and in particular, the many challenges and opportunities. Chapter Liaison at that time, Bobbi We need to grow membership in Jo Gamche. She was looking for both our social dancers and com-

DANCE PARTNER WANTED ADS Looking for a practice partner? Compose an ad letting potential partners know what you’re looking for and how to contact you. Submit ads of a maximum of three lines to [email protected]. Please include area code with any phone number.

►Vee Hammond 651-206-9890 vee. ►Jane Phipps 612-859-5245 ►Justin Sundberg 612-964-1741 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Follow, 5’ 2”, seeks practice partner for Follow, 5’5”, seeks practice partner for Lead, 5’10”, 28, seeks practice partner for bronze/some silver-level Latin and smooth bronze/silver competition-level smooth and smooth, rhythm, and WCS. Open to all styles styles. Takes private lessons periodically. rhythm. 3 years’ dance experience. Takes and possible lessons or competition. 3 years’ Loves to perform. Possible lesson sharing, lessons regularly. Any practice location okay. experience. Will provide floor time at a major showcases, or competitions. studio.

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MILL CITY BALLROOM WALTZ CHALLENGE By Marty Faeh, USA Dance Minnesota board member

I just love new ideas and approach- strate frame at some point, maintain unpredictable, well you get the es to dance. Gordon and Kate Bratt timing but be as creative as possi- idea. Fun Times, be sure to check hosted a Waltz Challenge a few ble, no other rules, do a tango pat- the next Mill City Challenge, which weeks back and I had so much fun tern to Waltz timing, and so on. rumor says will be Cha Cha. Ex- it was priceless! Actual cost, $2, The energy by the crowd shocked press yourself: dance from your that’s right $2 for an evening of me, we all had a blast. It was an heart! fun! It doesn’t get any better than opportunity to well, show off, strut 1st Place Dan & Patty Fitzgerald that. There was so much laughter your stuff, lead and follow. My and fun, it brings us back and re- partner Stephanie Riley and I have 2nd Place Marty Faeh & Stephanie minds us of what dance is all about social danced a few times in the Riley at the end of the day. past; we made a couple rounds be- rd fore the challenge started and we 3 Place Tom Cleland & Chris The premise is that you demon- Garklavs went for it, unrehearsed, no plan,

10 MD / MARCH 2014 www.usadance-minnesota.org THE DANCING LIFE What the Body Says By Elizabeth Dickinson The famous dancer/choreographer need to come up with fancy Martha Graham said “The body phrases, or explanations of why says what words cannot”. we feel a certain way. We just need to move. As a young actor, I was well aware that there were certain Neuroscientists have found emo- emotions in my family and in so- tions like grief in real life are ex- ciety that were valued and wel- perienced in a different part of the comed, and others that were not. brain than are the feelings of sor- On stage, all emotions (if sincere- row we experience listening to a ly and artfully expressed) were sad song. honored and applauded. In a sense, those real feelings of One reason I appreciate art in all grief or joy are transformed by its forms is because space is creat- artful expression into something ed for those orphaned and un- we can own and cherish. claimed emotions. What do you allow your body to I believe that is also why so Elizabeth Dickinson is a life/executive coach and amateur express through ballroom dance? many of us love to dance. We ballroom dancer. If you enjoy her writing and would like to Is there more in your life that can express those emotions that receiver her weekly emailed coaching newsletter, please don’t have a place in our daily ballroom dance can hold--or re- send an email to [email protected]. lives. Additionally, we don’t lease? █

ANOTHER FABULOUS STARDUST DANCE CRUISE By Suzi Blumberg

changes or additions had been made.

After dinner, social dancing began. Our DJ’s were the same wonderful couple as before, Bob and Michelle Friedman. Their music was absolutely delightful! Dance hosts, who were there to dance with the single ladies, wore lighted name tags and were easy to spot!

We made stops in six different ports and Anna and I took ad- vantage of every one of them. We checked online before we left to get an idea of what we wanted to do on each island. Our first was at Nas- sau, Bahamas and this was especially exciting for me as I honey- mooned here 49 years ago. It has changed a lot and I really didn’t recognize a thing. We enjoyed a Pirates Museum and went to see the Queen’s Staircase where 600 slaves spent 16 years cutting 65 steps out of limestone to provide an escape for the soldiers. Having strong dancer legs, we climbed the stairs to the top—and back down again! Anna and I just returned from an- ally known and respected dance Day two was one of three days at other fabulous Stardust Dance instructors. Each morning had a list sea. More workshops were sched- Cruise. This year, 220 dancers of classes for the beginner to the uled in the afternoon for these days. from all over the US joined the 9th advanced. There was a total of 75 annual Stardust Cruise on the Costa hours of workshops offered. Pri- Day three landed at Grand Turk, Luminosa for 11 days and 10 vate lessons were also available. Turks & Caicos Islands where we nights. walked the beach and shopped. Social dancing in the afternoon Mornings were filled with an array started anywhere between 2 and 4 The next stop was Ocho Rios, Ja- of workshops from Argentine Tan- pm. We were given a weekly maica, and this was my favorite! go to International and Standard schedule and checked each morning We went to the beautiful Dunn’s Rumba and Waltz taught by nation- at the hospitality desk to see if any River Falls and then visited

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Coyoba Gardens where we toured nificent, a magic show, a talent our room was so nice. My feet the lush gardens and walked on the show, and several musical shows still hurt days after we got home beach. with different themes. The talent from so much dancing. But it’s a was excellent and we were well good hurt and I’m excited to know Our next port was Grand Cayman entertained! The ship had a huge where next year’s cruise will be where we went to Hell, a town on stage and the lighting and sound going. the Island. There we sampled rum was incredible. and rum cake and now can say I hope you will join us in 2015! In we’ve been to Hell and back! We Our last day at sea had a dance the meantime, Stardust holds Ball- also visited a Turtle Farm that was contest where winners competed room Dance Resort Weekends in very interesting. in Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, and Ellenville, New York, each quarter Foxtrot for anyone who wasn’t a and the next one is April 4-6. The Roatan, Honduras, was beautiful. professional, instructor, or compet- events include over 50 dance We walked the beach and itor. Instructors were the judges workshops, dancing day and night, shopped. Our last port was Cozu- and the winners won beautiful tro- including during lunch and dinner, mel, Mexico, where we rented a phies to take home! top night-club entertainment each glass bottomed boat, snorkeled, evening, a talent show, and fabu- and saw colorful tropical fish and Anna and I felt this cruise was lous meals on the beautiful coral. Before we got back on the every bit as good as last year’s. grounds at the Honor ‘s Haven Re- ship, we shopped the shops. We loved how everything was or- sort and Spa. Future dates in 2014 Every evening we took in fabulous ganized, everything ran on time, are June 20-22, September 12-14 Broadway-type shows that had and it was fun to see many of the and November 21-23. Contact really great entertainment. There same people we saw last year. Suzi for more information at was an Italian tenor who was mag- The food was very delicious and [email protected]. █

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MILL CITY BALLROOM CRUISER WINS ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS AT SEA! By Dan Fitzgerald

It all began while wife Patty and I were dreaming of going somewhere warm. We saw on ‘Lynne’s Dance News’ that Kate and Gordon Bratt were taking a group cruise in January, and said; “We like Kate and Gordon’s enthusiasm in the dance community, lets go with them.” So we signed up and began to dream and plan about our warm getaway in the midst of this diffi- cult winter. We took off from Min- neapolis 1-½ hours late due to four inches of snow and de-icing. By the time we got to Fort Lauderdale, our transfer was nowhere to be found, so we jumped in a taxi, and made it onboard with 10 minutes to spare. Sometimes you just have to go through challenges to get to the good stuff and we did. We found our room, our luggage was there; we changed and went to dinner with twelve of our new friends. The Bratt’s were very gra- cious hosts and their three little girls were not only charming, but very well behaved. Everyone seemed to gel right from the start, which makes for a pleasant trip. Kate and Gordon Bratt, of Mill City Ballroom, were very organized with all that was planned to do on the ship. We attended two hours of lessons each day. These lessons were great bread and butter, fundamentally strong that you could just sink your teeth into,

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emphasizing timing, balance, foot Each day was filled with fun, sun, show us where to go. We became placement, arm styling, and much friends, and great food. It’s hard good friends in a short time. The more. Each night after dinner we to find anything to complain about week went by quickly and too would go to the location that Kate when each day is 85 degrees, the soon it was over. It was a great and Gordon had set up for dancing. sun is shining, and all your needs cruise and our new friends a great One night we danced under the are taken care of. Each port visit blessing. We look forward to our stars on the top deck that had a re- was interesting and our self ap- next dance cruise. Won’t you con- tractable roof, and we had a ball. pointed tour guide Jim Skonnard, sider coming along? You won’t be We danced in some of the hot would get us on a tour bus and disappointed. Bon Voyage!! █ spots that had live music and we all got a lot of attention from the crowd that did mostly freestyle dancing. One of the dance hot spots at night was the Ocean View lounge, with a 10’ x 16’ dance floor. Four couples danced the Viennese waltz without injuries: all I can say is “floor craft”! The other hot spot was the Queen’s lounge that had rhythm and blues music; so West Coast Swing and Cha Cha were in order. The second day of the cruise we entered the ‘Dancing with the Stars at Sea’ contest. Patty was chosen to go to the finals. The three dances that were selected were Jive, Samba and Cha Cha. Patty was a finalist in the Cha Cha, and six contestants were paired up with a pro dance partner from the ship. The contestants followed their choreographed skits. Patty, with her big smile and fancy arm styling (coached by Kate), got three “10s” from the judges. She stole the show and everyone there with our group were hooting and holler- ing. It was really fun and Patty was very humble about her victo- ry, so I had to ‘blow the trumpet!’ Ask her to show you her gold star.

The Mill City Ballroom Cruisers

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EXCITING DANCING! BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY By Kate Bratt

I watch a lot of dancing. And more duet that reminded me of the athlet- where I went going back and forth than that, I watch a lot of Really ic, yet beautiful dancing that one from thinking "Oh no, this is going Good Dancing. I watch so much would see at a ballroom dance com- to get un-Minnesotan real fast" to Really Good Dancing, that while I petition: She twirls! He looks "MORE BURLESQUE". The enjoy watching all levels of danc- studly! They dance! whole piece hovered somewhere ing, I'm rarely Excited watching between the two and in the end, I dancing. Then waltz got funky. April Dahl wanted it to cross the line from stomped on stage in her combat Minnesota Nice to Too Sexy, espe- I was Excited to watch Beyond boots to drive Gary Dahl cially when all the ladies came up Ballroom Dance Company this "Crazy" (dancing to the Aerosmith with chairs. In the meantime, I year. song; see what I did loved Tsha's amazing red dress, the there?). Besides her ability to attractive cast numbers dancing the Taking on a slew of new dancers dance like a bad-ass in boots, I have ensemble numbers, and Andrew's (shout-outs to Gary and April Dahl, to say one of the highlights of the just-woke-up messy hair and shirt Justin Carlson, Nicole Greibrock, show for me was watching and well, just about everything Bonnie Inveen, Lisa Vogel, Tsha April throw herself sideways at about him. Marie, and Andrew Winett joining Chris and then LATCH ONTO veterans Christine Hallberg, Chris HIM in one of the group num- Rounding out the show was the Kempainen, Julie Jacobson- bers. Awesome. campy, over-the-top, and complete- Kendall, Deanne Michael, Jay Lar- ly entertaining, "Red Riding Hood" son, and Shane Haggerty) and new I often tell people there should starring Deanne Michael as Little choreography, the group performed more aggression in their waltz: Red, Jay Larson as the naughty three pieces, showing a huge range more drive, more impulse, more Wolf, and Julie Jacobson-Kendall of ballroom styles from dark and "HOO-AHH", less pretty. That's as the boozy Grandma. Dancing to emo Waltz to campy and silly Cha where The Lisa Show came thoroughly modern music from Cha. in. Taking the stage for "I Put a Jack White, the lady protagonists Spell on You", a very dark, large attract the attention of, woo, and My favorite piece happened to be ensemble number about death; and then defeat, the debauchously saucy the longest, so lucky the foreboding "Que Sera Sera"; Jay Larson. It was funny, cute, and me. "Waltzing Over Moon Riv- Lisa Vogel's work both on stage it completed the wide arc of dancer" (choreographed by Lisa Vogel and choreographically was spooky, ing the company showcased. and Deanne Michael) started out aggressive, and fun. Lisa's hard not Bravo! slow, with a couple doing very to watch as she's a great dancer and basic figures to, you guessed it, has the accolades to prove it. Her Kate Bratt is co-owner of Mill City "Moon River". A lady behind me effortless movement was distracting Ballroom in the Twin Cities, a pro- said, "I can do that". . . . lady, just and Exciting. fessional ballroom dancer and in- wait. structor, and writer at Next were guest artists Tsha Marie www.riotandfrolic.typepad.com Next, Bonnie Inveen and Chris and Andrew Winett from Califor- Kempainen performed a gorgeous nia's "He Said... She Said" piece,

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Beyond Ballroom Dance Company

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TO LEND OR NOT TO LEND YOUR DANCE COSTUMES

By Deborah J. Nelson

Sometimes it might be advanta- Any performance dance costume is geous to borrow a dance costume somewhat delicate, especially if it from a friend. You may really like has rhinestones, beads, or feathers a costume that your friend has, and attached. A hot sweaty perfor- maybe they don’t use it often. Or mance could possibly dislodge you may have budgetary issues, so these delicate embellishments. that you can’t afford a new costume Most performance costumes are at the present time. Borrowing a generally not laundered, but are costume may seem to be an inex- spot-cleaned, when necessary. Any pensive option. sweat and odor could remain in the Deborah J. Nelson is the founder, costume. You don’t want to wear a president, and head designer of Friends may be happy to accommo- dirty or smelly costume, and you Satin Stitches Ltd. See more cos- date your request. But there are certainly don’t want someone else’s tuming tips at some things you should consider sweat or odor to attach itself to your www.satinstitches.com when lending out your expensive costume. Don’t even think about costume, or to consider, if you are the odor of cigarette smoke! And a asking for this favor. Things could pet-peeve of mine – don’t wear fra- happen, causing this seemingly in- grances. They also linger and re- expensive option to become really main in garments. expensive. You won’t want a stain on your Even if you are nearly the same size friendship, caused by a stain on as your friend, you may not have your friend’s dance costume that the same shape, causing the cos- you borrowed, so always be extra tume to not look ‘quite right’ on careful. Don’t drink anything, you. If you need to make altera- don’t eat anything and don’t sit on tions or adjustments so that it fits, anything that could damage the cos- you need to know if this is OK with tume. the owner. Sometimes alterations can harm a costume, unintentional- Costumes made of spandex or chif- ly of course. Some adjustments are fon can easily snag, by rubbing up NOT easily reversed. against a rough wall or chair, from your hangnails or less-than-perfect If you lend out a costume, you fingernails, or from all types of should have every expectation that jewelry settings. We all know that it is returned to you in perfect con- dancers can sometimes cake on dition. You would not be happy if makeup and spray tan, and it can suddenly the straps were shorter, or easily make its way onto your cos- it was ‘snugged up’ in the hips (or tumes. Not to mention, lipstick neck, or wherever). from yourself or your best friend. Hair spray or gel? Don’t let it near

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your friend’s costume! And beware obligated to replace it. friendship. of your monthly visit…protect your own costumes, and be even more Costumes can also get stolen or for- I have several articles that list pos- vigilant if the costume is not yours. gotten (or lost). Never pack an ex- sible preventative measures and pensive costume in baggage, but cures for after-the-fact problems Needless to say, there are so many always carry it on the plane with with costumes at possibilities of bad things that can you. If your street clothes are lost, www.satinstitches.com. Go to our happen, even if you are careful, so you can replace those, but replacing Costume Care page and click on realize that if you are lending out a specialty dance costume at the these 3 articles: “Taking Care of your costume, it may not come last minute? This is not easy to do. Performance Costumes”, “Girls DO back as you gave it. And be aware This could ruin a friendship, so Sweat! Tips for Sweaty Costumes”, that when borrowing a costume, don’t take needless risks with and “When Bad Things Happen”. you might now be responsible for a someone else’s costume. It could You will find lots of tips to keep $500 costume or a $2000 costume, cost you the value of a new cos- your costumes in great shape. █ and if it is ruined, you are morally tume and it could cost you your

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ASK DR. DANCE Submit your questions to Dr. Dance [email protected].

When practicing, my partner will sometimes say, “That's not the way it feels when our coach leads that Q: move!” What's a good way for me to respond, or not!

Donna says: Paul says:

Ouch! That comment stings. No two people will lead the same step in exactly the same way. Length of stride, connec- tion and power immediately comes to mind. Maybe a gentle reminder that the coach is a In a way, it belittles the partner in a way that is professional who spends all day dancing, and indefensible. I would think that the instructor, will therefore have a different skill level than having more experience, is probably a little someone who is learning would do the trick. more qualified. It also presumes that the student, with a lot less experience, should be equal to the task of the teacher after just a few lessons. All of us who coach have different points of view, but I believe that we can get the best out of our partners when we build them up to have confidence, and not tear them down to have I think that a remark like that is an argument self-doubt. waiting to happen. The person to whom it is directed is immediately on the defense and it is not going to get better from that moment on! A better statement could be: "I'm still having Good luck. trouble picking up that lead. Could we try it again?"

Donna Edelstein is a Paul Botes is a dance coach, judge, and or- instructor, coach, cho- ganizer of the Snow reographer, and judge. Ball DanceSport He is an owner of Competition. American Classic www.donnawrites@m Ballroom, located in sn.com 763-557-6006 Chanhassen, MN.

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GENTLEMEN LEAD By Jack Munday ‘Compensate’ is the word that came compensated for my newness by into my mind when I saw a Face- devoting some of my private les- book photo of Scott Anderson with sons to learning the routines. I re- his 91 year old student, Virginia member one day when I forgot my Dietz. I have seen this couple dance dance shoes for a formation re- at competition events and she does hearsal, I compensated by dancing quite well. She has a truly lovely in my socks. Viennese waltz pat- smile and is a tribute to everyone terns are quite challenging without who refuses to stop dancing. I dance shoes. Both Fran and Mon- don’t know her story, and don’t ica, and most other lovely ladies, need to. I simply see her as a have to compensate because I am champion of staying with dancing. taller than most gentlemen. They figured it out. I thought of compensate because Fran’s and my dancing has been When we danced in Paris as I wrote complicated by various events such a few months ago, we compensated as health issues and we each had to for our zero knowledge of French compensate. A few years ago Fran by ignoring the lead singer; we just had knee surgery and has, of went with the rhythm. The same John S. Munday is a writer who lives in Isanti course, completely recovered. But happened in Sorrento, Italy, when County, Minnesota, with his wife, Fran. Togeth- she had to stay off the dance floor we danced at the Foreigner’s Club. er, they found ballroom dancing at Cheek to until she recovered strength in her Actually, we knew the songs in Cheek Studio. Jack is a student of Monica knee. She went to dances anyway, English, so lead/follow was easy. Mohn, and his book, Beauty in Partnership, A to watch and to learn. I had neck No, we did not sing. Memoir of Ballroom Dancing, is available at surgery in 2012 and have had bal- www.Johnsmunday.com and several dance stu- ance issues. In both cases, I had to After I retired, I also compensated dios. compensate, finding other ways get for not going into Minneapolis and on the dance floor. To help with no longer having our cottage in the my balance, Monica gave me some city as a home away from home. I exercises to use. They did help. was able to find dancing venues close to home. At one such dance, Other events where compensate is we saw a lovely lady dancing, who useful include simple things like was 100 years old. And since then postponing a lesson because of bad I found a dance only six miles weather. A few weeks ago when I away, by car, unless we drive did that, the next day Monica across the lake to the resort only thanked me, saying that she didn’t two miles from home. leave her home at all that day. And of course Fran and I danced at As my regular readers know, I real- home. ly enjoy dancing. I/we have compensated for my obsession every When I first joined the Cheek To time we can. As I said last month, I Cheek smooth formation team, I now have a balanced obsession. █

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USA DANCE MINNESOTA’S PROJECT DANCE: FREE! EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Photos by Ed Soltis and Marty Faeh

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NO TWO SNOW BALLS ARE ALIKE: AN AMATEUR’S PERSPECTIVE By Marty Faeh, USA Dance Minnesota Board Member

rhythm, smooth, standard. By the up to me in a beautiful orange third day, I was going absolutely dance gown and I could not believe stir crazy. I needed my dance fix it was me going out there dancing and now. I was down to my last with her. My heart was racing. shelf of dance stuff and came Kate was smiling and giving me across a DVD with no description those silent cues, you know, stand on it. I popped it in the player and tall, smile, relax, and have fun. My saw it was my scholarship final mind was racing through my rou- rhythm rounds with professional tines over and over. Finally, the dance instructor Kate Bratt, at the music started and we were up. Snow Ball DanceSport Competi- Round after round, I felt my confi- tion, January 2013. Instantly, a dence increase and my stress de- huge smile came over me and I was crease each time we returned to the overwhelmed with a flood of mem- dance floor. During the Scholar- ories from that day a year ago. It ship round, Kate came over jump- was exactly a year ago that Kate ing up and down, “We’re in the fi- Marty and Kate 2013 and I started dancing together as nals, Mr. Faeh, we are in the fi- Pro-Am partners. With my first nals!” What an awesome time we It’s the middle of October 2013. Snow Ball competition coming up had that day. I’m sitting on the couch with my very quickly, and the two of us hav- leg propped up and my ankle has ing never danced before, we fo- Snow Ball 2014. So, back to Octo- doubled in size overnight. Per- cused on rhythm and patterns I was ber, I give Kate a call and said I’m plexed, I ended up at a sports spe- familiar with. It takes time and injured and out of commission for a cialist’s door and discovered that I practice to find one’s dance with while but what do you think about had a severe stress fracture of the another. We trained hard, and with Snow Ball in January? Kate said, fibula from repetitive use. The doc lots of laughing, sweating, and listen to your doctor, get better, and said keep dancing and you might guidance from the wonderful Mr. see you on the dance floor in a few break it entirely or delay healing for Nathan Daniels, I was trying to find weeks. I was so excited when that a year, so STAY OFF OF IT for six confidence in my dance but my day arrived. As individuals com- weeks and use lots of ice. That is rhythm had been on the back burner mitted to the study of dance, we like tying a race horse to a tree. for about a year. I was feeling like progress year after year. I started Needless to say, I accepted that in- the tin man trying to do Latin mo- from scratch, new patterns, new juries sometimes come with the ter- tion. technique. I pushed myself hard to ritory of any sports-related activity, take my dance to a new level and and perhaps it was an opportunity Snow Ball 2013. The hotel, the dé- was having a blast during the pro- for me to take some time and evalu- cor, the dance floor, the dancers, cess. Kate pushed me to really ate my dance. the WOW. Donna Edelstein think about why and what I was amazed and dazzled me with her doing out there. I had a new confi- I started going through my pages well planned and organized compe- dence, my learning was like reading and pages of dance notes. Rhythm, tition. I was so nervous, but it was a good book and not putting it smooth, standard. Okay, now time to apply what I was taught and down until the last page was what? Ah, YouTube videos: practiced so hard for. Kate walked

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finished. We found our dance to be ”try to keep up.” In East Coast a night and day difference from the Swing I got so caught up in the mo- prior year. Such a fulfilling feeling ment I did about a dozen continu- to feel grounded, settled, and confi- ous turns, not remembering I was dent. only allowed four. Kate did a forced spin bringing me back to This year I was blown away from reality. I was laughing so hard, I the minute I walked into the hotel glanced over and saw the judge for Snow Ball 2014, all the way to covered their eyes with the score the end when it was time for the card, shaking their head back and good-byes. The energy was buzz- forth. I laughed even harder as it ing in the lobby, familiar and new was so fun to be dancing free. faces all around. I walked in as a What a day, what a day! I was the more mature dancer this year. Start only male student to make it to the to finish was a blast and what was finals in my division; Kate had an all-day event flew by like it was found a way to unleash the beast. mere seconds. The competition What’s next? The 6-Dance at Wis- was fierce, so many ladies on the consin State DanceSport in April. floor, the music was spot on for me, Dance is healthy living. Good Day! I felt it, I moved to it, I told Kate █ Marty & Kate 2014

Sunday Project Dance at Cinema

Cinema Pro Couple Jonathan Chen and Nadine Messenger

27 MD / MARCH 2014 www.usadance-minnesota.org THE BOARD’S CORNER WELCOME DAN FITZGERALD! Dan started ballroom dance in No- dance partners for life when they vember 2003, when he saw a sign married in 2006 and celebrated with at his health club inviting members dancing at the Shakopee Ballroom! to learn to dance. A former mara- Their wedding waltz was choreo- thon runner, Dan says “I always graphed by Scott Anderson. wanted to learn to do that” and said he was finally at a place in life In addition to social dancing for where he had a little time and a lit- years, they’ve also participated in tle money to pursue this interest. pro-am competitions. They hope to He signed up for lessons. He start- compete at future am-am competi- ed with American foxtrot, and nev- tions and expect to enjoy their hob- er being one to do anything half- by for many years to come. Dan Fitzgerald way, he continued to take lessons in all the rhythm and smooth dances When he’s not dancing, Dan owns At their February meeting, the USA offered at that time. and operates Aspen Carpet Clean- Dance-Minnesota Board of Direc- ing and Restoration; he has been a tors appointed Dan Fitzgerald to fill A year later, he met his wife Patty small-business owner for 34 years. the vacancy that’s existed these past at a social dance at Tapestry Ball- In addition, Dan’s faith is important few months. Dan was chosen from room. He asked Patty to marry him to him; he will travel to Africa for a field of several applicants who at a Café Bailar dance at the St. 10 days in April on a mission trip. had expressed interest in the vacant Paul Civic Center the following board position. summer; and Dan and Patty became

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March 2, 2014 Date is tentative. Hosted by MASSabda USA Dance Chapter #3002 in NJ DanceSport Classic “Spring Fling” Waltham, MA. Hosted by USA Dance in Hackensack, NJ Sep 20, 2014 Mar 28–30, 2014 Quest for the Best 2014 National DanceSport Championships To be held in Lynwood, WA. To be held in Baltimore, MD. Oct 3–5, 2014 Mar 9, 2014 Carolina Fall Classic – NQE Vernal Equinox Extravaganza Organized by Wayne & Marie Crowder in Charlotte, NC To be held in Oakland, CA. Oct 31–Nov 2, 2014 April 12, 2014 Chicago DanceSport Challenge – NQE Quest for the Best Hosted by Chicagoland USA Dance Chapter #2001, Chicago, IL. To be held in Lynwood, WA. Nov 15, 2014 Jun 7–8, 2014 California State DanceSport Championships – NQE NJ DanceSport Classic – Summer Sizzler – NQE Hosted by NorCal USA Dance Chapter #4004, San Jose, CA. Organized by Mario Battista & Wendi Davies, Hackensack, NJ. Nov 22–23, 2014 Jun 27–29, 2014 National Collegiate DanceSport Championships Gumbo DanceSport Championships – NQE Hosted by USA Dance National, Columbus, OH USA Dance Senior 4 National Championships Feb 14–15, 2015 USA Dance Junior II National Championships Mid–Atlantic Championships – NQE Hosted by Louisiana Gumbo USA Dance Chapter #5031 in Baton Hosted by Mid-Eastern USA Dance Chapter #6001, Bethesda, MD. Rouge, LA. Mar 27–29, 2015 July 26, 2014 2015 National DanceSport Championships Mid–Summer Classic To be held in Baltimore, MD. Hosted by Southern Star FL USA Dance chapter #6038, Tampa, FL

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DANCE CONTACTS A collection of businesses and clubs of interest to Minnesota dancers. If you’d like to be listed on this page, send your contact information to [email protected].

DANCE WITH US AMERICA STUDIOS 10 Southdale Center, Edina CLUBS USA DANCE, MINNESOTA 612-564-5483 CHAPTER 2011 www.dancewithusamerica.com 651-483-5467 AMERICAN CLASSIC BALLROOM AQUA GLIDERS DANCE CLUB 550 Market Street, Chanhassen www.usadance-minnesota.org 952-934-0900 Instructors: 612-869-3062 www.acballroom.com Elena Bersten, Gene Bersten CAFÉ BAILAR Instructors: DANCELIFE BALLROOM www.cafebailar.com SERVICES Natalie Palmer Botes, Paul Botes 6015 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis Whitney Irene, Benjamin D. Wagner 612-345-4219 COTILLION DANCE CLUB OF STILLWATER MADE FOR MOVEMENT ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO Instructors: P.O. Box 102, Stillwater, MN 55082 952-595-0003 534 Selby Avenue, St. Paul Shinya McHenry, Laia Oliver 651-388-1231 www.made4movement.com 651-227-3200 [email protected] DANCERS STUDIO Contacts: Contact: Marsha Wiest Hines BALANCE POINTE STUDIOS 415 Pascal Street N, Saint Paul Scott and Maggie Paynter 5808 W 36th Street, St. Louis Park 651-641-0777 Services: 952-922-8612 www.dancersstudio.com LADANZA DANCE CLUB Costume design, production and www.balancepointestudios.com Stillwater, MN tailoring. Instructors: 651-439-3152 Instructors: Etta Berkland, Jeff Halverson, Facebook.com/LaDanzaDanceClub OH SEW SPECIAL Cindy Nehrbass, Jeff Nehrbass Bonnie Inveen, Chris Kempainen, Contacts: 7300 South France Avenue, Suite Troy Lerum, Marcy McHenry Mark and Wanda Bierbrauer 323, Edina BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE 952-746-5539 STUDIO FOUR SEASONS DANCE STUDIO LAKESIDE DANCE CLUB www.ohsewspecial.net 1717 42nd St E, Minneapolis 1637 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis 320-763-6432 612-342-0902 [email protected] Contact: Susan Richardson Instructor: www.fourseasonsdance.com www.lakesideballroom.org Tom Larson Contacts: Services: Instructors: Barbara Benson Tailoring, alterations, and redesign BLUE MOON BALLROOM Bruce Abas, Rebecca Abas 2030 Hwy 14 E, Rochester LINDEN HILLS DANCING CLUB SATIN STICHES LTD. 507-288-0556 FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO Lake Harriet United Methodist 11894 Round Lake Blvd NW, www.BlueMoonBallroom.com 1975 Seneca Road, Suite #700, Church, Minneapolis Eagan, MN 55122 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis 763-323-9507 CINEMA BALLROOM 651-451-6300 612-285-7894 1-800-48SATIN 1560 St. Clair Ave, St. Paul www.FredAstaireMN.com www.lindenhillsdancingclub.org www.satinstiches.com 651-699-5910 www.cinemaballroom.com MILL CITY BALLROOM MN WEST COAST SWING DANCE Contact: Deborah J. Nelson 2382 Hampden Ave, St. Paul 612-562-2733 CLUB Instructors: www.millcityballroom.com B-Dale Club, 2100 N Dale St., Services: Jonathan Chen, Dustin Donelan, Roseville Custom-designed dancewear Eric Hudson, Michelle Hudson, Instructors: 651-487-6821 Kirsten McCloskey, Nadine Kate Bratt, Gordon Bratt mnwestcoastswingdanceclub.com Messenger, Shane Meuwissen, INSTRUCTORS Martin Pickering, Dipendra Thakur, NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO REBELS SWING DANCE CLUB Douglas Wallock Bloomington, MN 952-941-0906 Scott Anderson………...... 612-816-4446 612-799-4147 www.tcrebels.com Rachel Damiani ……...... 612-718-6823 COSTA RICA BALLROOM DANCE Facebook.com/northstar.dancestudio Nathan Daniels ……...... 763-545-8690 STUDIOS STARDUST DANCE CLUB Jennelle Donnay……...... 651-357-2060 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins Instructor: Dine and Dance Julie Delene…………...... 612-598-5355 952-303-3339 Michael D. Bang [email protected] Donna Edelstein……...... 612-910-2690 www.costaricaballroom.com Jennifer Foster………...... 952-922-8316 RENDEZVOUS DANCE STUDIO SUBURBAN-WINTERSET DANCE Robert Foster…………..... 952-922-8316 Instructors: 711 W Lake Street, Suite B, CLUB Esther Granbois………..... 612-872-1562 Rachelika Baruch, Sayoni Haldar, Minneapolis Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, Lindsey Rebecca Hall...... 612-940-9546 Tchad Herderson, Aiden Mamedov, 612-872-1562 410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis David Hanson………...... 218-722-0742 Eliecer Ramirez, Rebecca Rae www.theplacetodance.com 952-894-1412 Julie Jacobson………...... 651-261-6442 Ramirez, Alex Spencer www.suburbanwinterset.com Jay Larson……………..... 651-387-3886 SOCIAL DANCE STUDIO Kristina Lee…………...... 715.821.9039 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis TANGO SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA Deanne Michael……...... 612-508-9255 DAHL DANCE CENTER 612-353-4445 612-224-2905 Monica Mohn………...... 612-874-0747 4204 North Hwy 52, Rochester www.socialdancestudio.com www.mntango.org Mariusz Olszewski…...... 612-242-5159 507-252-1848 Karin Rice……………..... 612-242-2188 www.dahldance.com Instructors: TAPESTRY FOLKDANCE CENTER Mary Rosenstiel……….... 612-720-2584 Joy Davina, Todd Paulus 3748 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis Char Torkelson…………. 612-709-6399 DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT 612-722-2914 Lisa Vogel……………..... 651-208-0818 651-605-5784 STUDIOJEFF www.tapestryfolkdance.org [email protected] 701 St. Germain St W, Suite 201, www.danceandentertainment.com St. Cloud 320-266-4137 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

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