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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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January 2012 ~

Dance Soup

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Tropical Ballroom has been named Business of the Year by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce! They will be presented with the award on Friday, January 20th, 2012, at the Woodbury Chamber Gala held at the Prom Center in Oakdale.

What a great way to celebrate moving into their new space just down the hall in Valley Creek Mall.

In this issue

The U of M Goes to Ohio

By Etta Berkland
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Ask Dr. Dance

By Donna Edelstein and Paul Botes
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Ballroom Dance: A Way to Be Healthy in Body, Mind, and Spirit

By Suzi Blumberg
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Dance Soup

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Dancing Times Photo Competition

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From the Editor

By Mary Beth Beckman
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Gentlemen Lead

By Jack Munday
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How Star of the North Introduced Me to Dance

By Mary Beth Beckman
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Local Celebrities Dance for a Cause

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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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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