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<DIV><FONT size=3>Hello Dancers,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>Happy Dancing,</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Tricia Wood, 612-600-5129</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>I usually send out my weekly dance update on Wednesdays,
however there is a funeral announcement that needs to get out by Tuesday- Bob's
wife, owner of Medina Ballroom. See below.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Also, I finally had 4 hours to dedicate to uploading
<STRONG>pictures from our wedding dance</STRONG> onto my website!
Visit </FONT><A href="http://www.triciadancer.com"><FONT
size=3>www.triciadancer.com</FONT></A><FONT size=3> to see
pictures!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>This Wednesday we're offering FREE SALSA dance lessons at On
Your Toes in St. Louis Park. Every 6 weeks we offer one free night.
7pm for beginners. 8pm for intermediate/advanced. Taught by James
Wood. For directions, visit <A
href="http://www.onyourtoes.org">www.onyourtoes.org</A>. </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">Wife of Bob
Raskob, owner of the Medina Ballroom’s wife died. There is another
visitation for Geri Tues., Jan. 22nd at 2pm, and the funeral is Tuesday, Jan.
23rd at 3pm, at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus in Medina. Details
were in Sunday’s Star Tribune obituary. I received a copy of it from
Betty.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">Twin Cities
Rebels Swing Dance Club has a temporary location starting in April: The
Minneapolis Eagles Club at 25th & 25th. There is a cash bar,
non-smoking, and a fenced-in parking lot. Harmonies Dance Center will
continue to look for another location in the Bloomington area. Then,
Rebels may move back there if or when they’re open again.</SPAN></P><SPAN
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Thursday,
January 25th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">: As
many of you know, I grew up in Bloomington and Olson Middle School (7th &
8th graders) have been learning Waltz, Foxtrot, and Lindy swing. James and
I (Tricia) are doing a few Smooth & Rhythm dance demos, as well as judging
their student dance competition, starting at 10:15am (and lasting up to 2
hours). If you are available to perform (no costumes necessary) and stay
to judge the competition with James and Tricia Wood, please email me or Yvonne
Viehman at danvman@aol.com for directions and more info. This is a
volunteer event and represented by USA Dance-MN (formerly USABDA). </SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Friday,
January 26th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">:
MNWCS Club Member Appreciation dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N Dale St),
Roseville. Lesson by Lynette Schwickerath 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with
DJ: Loren Greenberg 8:30-midnight. Members are free/$8/nonmembers.
Join tonight for $8.50 for the remainder of their year (end of March) and get in
free. Membership form posted on their website– see related links
page.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Friday,
January 26th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">:
Waltz lesson 8-8:30pm, Open dancing 8:30-10:30pm at Cheek to Cheek studio in
Coon Rapids, with Heidi’s new co-owner: Claudio Gilardi. $8, or $5 studio
students. (763) 755-3644. Every Friday in January.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Friday,
January 26th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">:
“Havin’ a Ball” singles dance at the Fridley VFW (1040 Osborne Rd). (763)
780-3694. Featuring the Rockin’ Hollywoods. Cha-Cha lesson by Curtis
LaDuke 7:30-8:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $10.</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Friday,
January 26th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">: Bob
Benham’s Little Big Band Ballroom dance at Shakopee Ballroom.
8-11pm. $8.00 No lesson.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Friday
& Saturday, Jan. 26th & 27th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">:
Brett Michael & Western Breeze country band is playing at the Red Fox Tavern
in Lakeville.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Saturday,
January 27th:</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN"> Café
Bailar (Ballroom & Latin variety) dance at On Your Toes School of Dance
(5810 W. 36th Street), St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Foxtrot lesson by Gary
& Carol Stroick 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson
8:30-midnight. $8/members. $10/nonmembers.</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Saturday,
January 27th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">:
Havin’ a Ball singles Impromptu Ball, 8pm-12am. No lesson. Band:
City Lights at North St. Paul American Legion (2678 E 7th Ave), (651)
777-3708.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Sunday,
January 28th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">: MS
Fundraiser dance at Harmonies sponsored by Rebels Swing Club, Jason Barnes, and
Jen Paycyga (“50 Mile Walker”). 2-5:00pm. All you can eat
chocolate buffet. Suggested donation: $20 per person.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Sunday,
January 28th</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">:
Cajun & Zydeco dancing at Half Time Rec on Front Street in St. Paul, 8-11pm,
$5. (Every Sunday evening).</SPAN></P><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">There is NO
Rebels Swing Dance the day/night of the Super Bowl. It will be the
following week.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Friday
& Saturday, Feb. 2nd & 3rd</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">:
Brett Michael & Western Breeze country band is playing at the Red Fox Tavern
in Lakeville.</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Thursday,
February 1st:</SPAN><SPAN
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Country Night featuring the Dreamers at Blue Moon Ballroom in Rochester
7:30-10pm, lesson at 7pm.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN">Saturday,
February 3rd</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; language: EN">:
Metro Variety Dance at Harmonies Dance Center (10726 France Ave S),
Bloomington. Rumba lesson by Brett & Melissa Stepan 7:30-8:00pm.
Dance with DJ: David Olson 8:30-11:00pm. $8, or $6 with any local dance
club membership card (i.e.. Café Bailar, USA-Dance, Rebels, etc).</SPAN></P>
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