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
Posted by admin on November 13, 2008 under Dances |
Saturday, November 29
7:00-Midnight
With time off work, family commitments complete, and that extra helping of turkey just waiting to be danced off–it’s time to get out of the house! Come get your groove on at a party dedicated to Soul, Motown and R&B music. Arrive early to learn some fun line dances.
$5 Cover
Free Parking
Cash Bar
On-site Deli & Pizzeria
[serving until 10pm]
Abetto’s
560 W. Como
St. Paul, MN 55103
Come, you’ll be Soul Thankful!
Posted by admin on under Practice |
Practice Parties Every Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm
Ready to take your dance to the next level? Then you need to practice! Join area swing dancers to work on your balboa, lindy hop, charleston and other forms of swing. Bring your dancin’ shoes, an open mind, video clips if you have ‘em and things to work on.
Only $3/person
or Free with Bal-Swing class
Abetto’s
560 W. Como
St. Paul, MN 55103
Abetto’s features:
spacious wood dance floor
ginormous free parking lot
on-site deli & pizzeria
liquor store
We encourage you to come directly from work and enjoy dinner at Abetto’s prior to or after class/practice.
SwingIn to St. Paul and Swingout!
Posted by admin on under instruction |
Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 September through December
Bal-Swing is a partnered dance built on smooth, tight footwork. Created in the 1930s, Bal-Swing transitions well between other forms of swing dance including Lindy Hop and Charleston. The classy style drwas dancers of all ages and can be danced to a wide range of tempos. Come learn the basics of bal-swing–Everyone is welcome!
Cost: $10/$8 per class
[general/student]
includes parctice party that follows
Abetto’s
560 W. Como
St. Paul, MN 55103
Posted by krista on October 10, 2008 under Dances |
Cap off a great weekend of showdown dancing with DJ Peter Strom and a Late Night Soul Party following the Sunday night dance at Cinema Ballroom. Some snacks will be provided to keep you groovin’ into the wee hours of the morning at this dance dedicated to funk, soul, motown and R&B. Come get your groove on!
*This event is not included in the Showdown weekend pass. Cover charge is $5.
Four Seasons Dance
1637 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN
[entrance in alley]
Posted by krista on under Video |
Jason Swihart & Christina Smith placed first in the 2008 Twin Cities Balboa Festival Strictly Competition. Congrats!
Posted by krista on under Video |
Three couples face off in the Finals of the Pazaz Sunday Swing Quarterly Jack & Jill Contest featuring live music by the Solomon Douglas Trio.
Posted by krista on under Video |
Slow portion of the Pazaz Sunday Swing Jack & Jill Competition Finals on November 11, 2007.
