Posted by admin on December 2, 2009 under Fundraiser | 
Details for the 2010 Twin Cities Balboa Festival are coming together and it’s shaping up to be even better with a brand new venue, a stellar instructor line-up and our favorite Minnesota musicians.
To help raise funds for deposits, we’ll be hosting a Bowling Fundraiser on Sunday, December 6 from 3-5pm.
Cost $15 for those pre-registered, $20 at the door
Price includes 2 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza and soda.
There will be a contest similar to the one held at TCBF…teams of 4-7 will submit their highest total score for a single game. The team with highest average score per person will win TCBF apparel.
We’ll also be having a raffle and silent auction. If you have any items you would like to donate, please let me know.
The bowling alley features plenty of TVs that will be playing the Vikings game, as well as 2 for 1’s (or 4 for 2’s according to our MC Peter Kirwin) and other happy hour specials.
Please invite anyone who would have fun bowling or would like to support the MN Balboa scene.
To register, please confirm on the Facebook event, or e-mail krista@pazazdance.com
Posted by admin on November 8, 2009 under Dances, instruction |
Minnesota has some great opportunities to learn, social dance and compete December 12 & 13, 2009.
3 Workshops in Charleston, Balboa & Lindy Hop!
Saturday Workshops @ Abetto’s, 560 W. Como Ave. St. Paul
Charleston w/ Andrew Thigpen & Krista Haskins 10am-12pm
Balboa w/ Matt Mitchell & Krista Haskins 12:45pm-2:45pm
Saturday Dance @ Four Seasons Dance, 1637 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis
DJ Jason Bautista
DJ Brent Casavant
8pm-Midnight
NEW! Tri-Swing J&J Competition @ Saturday Dance
Contestants will dance one round of each style: charleston, balboa, and lindy hop. Partners will rotate during prelims. Finals will be judges as a couple. **Competitors need not be “fluent” in each style as long as they can maintain the basic of each dance, all are encouraged to enter.
Judges: Peter Strom, Naomi Uyama, Andrew Thigpen, Matt Mitchell, and Krista Haskins
Prelims 8:45pm
Finals 10pm
Awards 11pm
Sunday Workshop @ Jawaahir,
Lindy Hop w/ Peter Strom & Naomi Uyama
12:30-5:00
Register for Saturday workshops, dance and competition.
Register for the Sunday workshops and dance.
Tags: andrew thigpen, balboa, charleston, competition, J&J, krista haskins, lindy hop, matt mitchell, naomi uyama, peter strom, workshop
Posted by admin on November 5, 2009 under Dances, Practice |
SwingIn St. Paul will feature
Guest DJ Kelley Sparks
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
7:45-10pm
Come early to catch an Int/Adv Balboa lesson with Krista Haskins
Then stay to practice and social dance.
$5 Cover
Abetto’s
560 W. Como Ave.
St. Paul, MN
Posted by admin on August 17, 2009 under instruction |
w/ Karen Turman & Stacia Martin
That’s right, we’re bringing back the Beyonce routine Karen and Stacia taught at MWLF. With roots in African movement and lots of isolations, this routine will not only leave you incredulous and blissful, but also burn some serious calories.
MONDAYS: August 3, 10, 17, 24
9:30-10:30 p.m.
$10/ class to drop in
Four Seasons Dance Studio
Posted by admin on August 16, 2009 under instruction |
with Karen Turman & Andrew Thigpen
8:30-pm-9:30pm
Mondays, August 3, 10. 17 & 24
Charleston is fun, partner dancing is fun, put those together and you get some…well…fun. 
We’ll be going over some of our favorite patterns but more so discussing what makes the moves work on the social dance floor and how to get more comfortable to faster tempos. Lindy Hop’s daddy awaits!
Cost: $10/class
@ Four Seasons Dance Studio
Instructors:
Andrew Thigpen (also known as Karen’s “brother from another mother”) and Karen Turman (also known as Andrew’s “sister from another mister”) are basically the same person. All they want to do is dance the Lindy Hop and make each other laugh. Having fun is awesome. They hope you like awesome too. (Since Andrew busted his foot, he will be assisting Karen with the verbal teaching aspect and staying off his foot as much as possible–although he’s an amazing 1-legged lead!)
Posted by admin on July 15, 2009 under instruction |
Advanced Lindy Hop Mini-Workshop
w/ Laura Keat and Jeremy Otth
Thursday, July 16
Abetto’s @ 560 W. Como, just east of Dale in St. Paul
6:30-7:30 Dinner & Social Dancing
For those who aren’t familiar with Abetto’s, they’ve got a great deli and pizzeria with reasonable prices as well as a liquor store. We’ll have music playing for social dancing and warming up before the lessons start.
7:30-8:30 Rhythms & Syncopation
Exploring ways to incorporate lead and follow rhythms, suggestions, and personal stylings into your Lindy Hop.
8:45-9:45 Gettin’ In The Jam
Learn how to create exciting combos for jam circles, jam format contests, and performance Lindy in general…plus cool, showy moves for your repertoire.
10:00 Abetto’s closes and everyone should be on their way to Tapestry for Late Night Swing!
Cost:
$28 for both classes and social dancing
or $16/class
Posted by admin on July 14, 2009 under Practice, instruction |
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Join us for an evening of balboa! SwingIn St. Paul’s new format offers classes for beginner and intermediate dancers with practice time before, in-between, and after. All levels welcome.
Only $5/person for the entire evening!
6:45-7:15 Balboa Foundations Learn and refine the fundamentals of balboa including the basic, comearound, lollies, toss-outs and crossovers.
7:30-8:00 Building on Basics Work on transitioning between movements, expanding your repertoire and add variations.
@ Abetto’s, 560 W. Como, St. Paul, MN
We encourage you to come directly from work and enjoy dinner at Abetto’s prior to or after practice/class.
Posted by admin on February 7, 2009 under Dances |
It’s time to get your swing on!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
8:00-11:00pm
$5/person
Four Seasons Dance Studio
1637 Hennepin Ave. S.
[entrance in alley off Harmon]
Come early for…
Refining Lindy Hop Basics lesson
7:30-8:00
Come learn or polish your swingout and other basic moves. We’ll cover technique and offer individualized pointers to help you improve. All levels are welcome! [included in cost of dance]
Posted by admin on January 8, 2009 under Dances |
Saturday, January 24
7:00-Midnight
Come get your groove on at a party dedicated to Soul, Motown, Funk and R&B music. With good people, fun board games and your favorite soul tunes, what more could you ask for? Let’s get down to warm up!
*Arrive early to learn some fun solo party dances with the Funk Master JD.
$5 Cover
Free Parking
Cash Bar
On-site deli & pizzeria
[serving until 10pm]
Abetto’s
560 W. Como
St. Paul, MN 55103
Posted by admin on January 5, 2009 under instruction |
@ SwingIn St. Paul
Tuesdays in January
6:30-7:00
Followed by Open Practice 7:00-9:00
All for only $3/person!
Teachers will be available to answer questions you have about your balboa dancing. Please come with questions, and all levels are welcome–whether you are refining advanced techniques or needing to learn the basic. You may find it helpful to bring a partner, or you can meet a partner at the lesson.
That’s right, the group private lesson AND the open practice time is only $3/week/person for the month of January. What a deal! If you have been waiting for an economical opportunity to learn or refine your balboa, here’s your chance! Join us on Tuesdays in January!
Abetto’s
560 W. Como
St. Paul, MN 55103
