DJ

Posted by admin on November 5, 2009 under Practice | Be the First to Comment

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

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560 W. Como Ave.
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Winter

Posted by admin on January 8, 2009 under Dances | Be the First to Comment

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
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Balboa

Posted by admin on January 5, 2009 under instruction | Be the First to Comment

@ 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 Map

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St. Paul, MN 55103 Read more of this article »

Turkey

Posted by admin on November 13, 2008 under Dances | Be the First to Comment

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!

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SwingIn

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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!

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    Beginning

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    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
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