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 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 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 Video |
Jason Swihart & Christina Smith placed first in the 2008 Twin Cities Balboa Festival Strictly Competition. Congrats!
