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We're the Minnesota chapter of USA Dance, a national non-profit organization of dancers formed to promote the enjoyment of social and competitive ballroom dance nationwide.

Register Now for Star of the North 2012!

Registration is now open for Star of the North 2012! This year's event is redesigned, bigger, and better than ever. With more prizes, more entries, fantastic vendors, and a beautiful new space, we're excited to have you join us!

Register now at starofthenorthcomp.com!

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Star Of The North 2012 Needs You!

Volunteer at Star of the North and participate for free! Read more about volunteering here. Find out more about Star of the North at starofthenorthcomp.com.

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The Dancing Times

Competing for the First Time at ...

By John Vitek
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

I attended Snow Ball 2011 as a spectator, and I left determined to return to Snow Ball 2012 as a competitor, and I did. This was my first ballroom competition ...

Ask Dr. Dance

By Donna Edelstein and Paul Botes
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Question:

I’m going to be competing for the first time at Star of the North on February 25th. I have events set up with multiple amateur dance partners. Do ...

Dahl Dance Center Competes at Snow ...

By April Dahl
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

The Dahl Dance Center Team thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at the 2012 Snow Ball. Donna put on a wonderful event that included inspirational workshops, great organization for registration and check-in ...

Danceland

By Lester Martin
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Our class was small—only three couples, including Jessica and me. After the first 20 minutes, I figured out why the class was so small: Bronze International Waltz was really ...

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February 2012 ~

Competing for the First Time at Snow Ball

By John Vitek
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

I attended Snow Ball 2011 as a spectator, and I left determined to return to ...

Ask Dr. Dance

By Donna Edelstein and Paul Botes
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Dahl Dance Center Competes at Snow Ball

By April Dahl
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Danceland

By Lester Martin
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Dance Soup

Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Dancing and Commitment

By Elizabeth Dickinson
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Dancing Times Photo Competition

Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

ERV at Snow Ball

By Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

From the Editor

By Mary Beth Beckman
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Gentlemen Lead

By Jack Munday
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

History of Satin Stitches Ballroom Dance Costumes

By Deborah J. Nelson
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Local Dancers Rescue Many from Fire

By Suzi Blumberg
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Out of My Comfort Zone

By Sue LaVigne
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

President's Corner

By Sue Zeller
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Remembering Pete

By Cathy Dessert
Last edited: Feb. 3, 2012, 9:40 p.m.

Snow Ball Kicks off 2012 Season

By Rachel Damiani
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The 2012 Snow Ball Goes National

By Donna Edelstein
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January 2012 ~

The U of M Goes to Ohio

By Etta Berkland
Last edited: Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.

Ask Dr. Dance

By Donna Edelstein and Paul Botes
Last edited: Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.

Ballroom Dance: A Way to Be Healthy in Body, Mind, and Spirit

By Suzi Blumberg
Last edited: Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.

Dance Soup

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Dancing Times Photo Competition

Last edited: Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.

From the Editor

By Mary Beth Beckman
Last edited: Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.

Gentlemen Lead

By Jack Munday
Last edited: Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.

How Star of the North Introduced Me to Dance

By Mary Beth Beckman
Last edited: Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.

Local Celebrities Dance for a Cause

Last edited: Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.

Lost a Bet and Took My First Steps

By Chris Trask
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President's Corner

By Sue Zeller
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The Minnesota Dancing Times publishes articles and photos by and about ballroom dancing and ballroom dancers in the Twin Cities.

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2012 Star Of The North DanceSport Volunteer Information

By Mike Jones
Last edited: Dec. 13, 2011, 12:58 a.m.

The 15th Annual Star of the North DanceSport Competition will be here soon and we sure could use your help. The event is on Saturday February 25th and Sunday February 26th, and is located at the Marriot Minneapolis West Hotel, 9960 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (near Hwy ...

April's Monthly Dance 2011

By Corissa Ranum
Last edited: April 21, 2011, 5:53 a.m.

Thank you to all who came out the Northstar Ballroom at the U!

Saturday night was a wonderful evening enjoyed through lovely dances, great snacks, and delightful performances! (check out the video!)

Also, we had our first successful, "Who Made Your Night," contest! Congratulations and thank you to Etta Berkland ...

Upcoming Events

	Star of the North
	Saturday, 25 February 2012 – Sunday, 26 February 2012
	Marriott Minneapolis West 9960 Wayzata Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55426
	www.starofthenorthcomp.com