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ROCKY (mountain) BALBOA BLOWOUT - FEB/MAR 08
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beannaithe
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:29 pm    Post subject: ROCKY (mountain) BALBOA BLOWOUT - FEB/MAR 08 Reply with quote

The ROCKY BALBOA Blowout! February 29 - March 2

Denver’s first ALL BALBOA event!

Join us in the Rocky Mountains for a weekend of workshops, dances and contests including:

Instructors:
Nick Williams
Sylvia Sykes
David Rehm
Denise Phalen
-more to come!

DJs:
Brian Begun
Marty Klempner
Daniel Newsome
-and more!

Contests:
Balboa Jack & Jill
Balboa Strictly

3 class tracks and bonus masters classes featuring Balboa, Bal-Swing and Pure Bal!

Registration is open NOW!

FULL WEEKEND PASS only $109 until January 25th!

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Yes, this event is held just an hour from the Rocky Mountains!

Come early or stay later and get a REAL winter vacation!

Internationally top-rate skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating and hot springs!

www.colorado.net - www.coloradoski.com - www.trails.com

All that and amazing balboa!

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**HOUSING UPDATES**

Option 1:
-We have a block of rooms reserved, just walking distance from the event!
-The Warwick Hotel in Denver – www.warwickdenver.com
(they have their own restaurant and a HEATED ROOFTOP POOL!)
-Just mention the Rocky Balboa Weekend to receive a special discounted rate of only $109 per night!

Option 2:
If you are looking to be hosted with a local dancer, please visit the website and click on the link for Hotel/Housing.

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**This just in…

No rental car necessary!

FREE transportation to and from the venues if you are staying at the Warwick Hotel!! (They will actually take you anywhere within a 3 mile radius…food…shopping…etc!)

PLUS, cheap shuttles to and from the airport to the Warwick Hotel provided by Super Shuttle only $19 one-way or $34 round-trip! www.supershuttledenver.com

www.balboablowout.com
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Cinnamon
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We've talked about going, we just need to work out the details to cover my hours at work. Sometimes work can really get int he way of dancing. Maybe I should retire? hmmmmmmm?

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beannaithe
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

CHEAP Round-trip AIRFARE to DENVER! (www.orbitz.com)

Denver-Atlanta $233
Denver-Baltimore $203
Denver-Boston $262
Denver-Chicago $153
Denver-Dallas/Ft. Worth $195
Denver-Detroit $224
Denver-Fort Lauderdale $224
Denver-Fort Myers $186
Denver-Honolulu $463
Denver-Houston $179
Denver-Jacksonville, FL $212
Denver-Las Vegas $163
Denver-Los Angeles $203
Denver-Miami $223
Denver-Minneapolis $189
Denver-New York City $233
Denver-Newark $178
Denver-Orlando $195
Denver-Philadelphia $203
Denver-Phoenix $163
Denver-Pittsburgh $224
Denver-Portland, OR $194
Denver-Raleigh/Durham $195
Denver-San Diego $217
Denver-San Francisco $203
Denver-San Juan $285
Denver-Seattle $143
Denver-St Louis $195
Denver-Tampa $204
Denver-Washington, DC $215
Denver-West Palm Beach $228
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Cinnamon
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I noticed Des Moines isn't on the list. They are always so much more than anywhere else. It is rediculous. Maybe, Minneapolis or Omaha would be better.

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beannaithe
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, that was just a quick compilation from Orbitz. I found these:

Denver-Des Moines (w/one stop) = $188 (NWA)
Denver-Omaha = $168
Denver-Minneapolis = $189
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks! I'll pass the info along to trigger. He is the GATE KEEPER of our calendar.

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MaryX
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Who is the key master?

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Me, of course. Can't let him have too much authority.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gatekeeper?? I'm just lucky to be able to look into the compound from outside!

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beannaithe
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey folks! The deadline for the discounted pre-registration is JANUARY 25th!
Hurry and grab your full weekend pass NOW and save $$$!

Scenes representing so far:
Alameda CA
Los Angeles CA
San Francisco CA
Woodland Hills CA
Hartford CT
Aurora CO
Boulder CO
Commerce City CO
Colorado Springs CO
Denver CO
Littleton CO
Louisville CO
Atlanta GA
Marietta GA
Kansas City KS
St. Paul MN
Raleigh NC
Philadelphia PA
Dallas TX
Herndon VA
Reston VA
Seattle WA
and
Helsinki FINLAND !!!!!

Get in on the action and represent for your scene!

www.balboablowout.com
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beannaithe
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

***UPDATES***

As if fun, cash and fame weren’t enough, we now have amazing prize passes for the contests!!!

Twin Cities Balboa Festival www.tcbal.com

Balboa Rendevous www.2plyswing.com

San Francisco Balboa Festival www.balboabattle.com


Also just added, a sweet performance by the Boulder Bal Club!

And…more instructors: Valerie Salstrom and Marty Klempner!


Tryouts for the advanced track will be Friday at 8pm!

Contest sign-ups end at 9pm on Friday! (unless they fill up before then)

Passes start at only $25 for dances or $120 for the full weekend pass! (until Feb. 8th)

www.balboablowout.com
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

**MORE NEWS**

--LIVE BAND, the SOUTHSIDE ACES from Minneapolis, MN added to the Saturday Night Dance!

--DJ Shana Worel from Boulder, CO added!

--Prize pass to the ALL BALBOA WEEKEND added for contest winners!

--Last chance for special DISCOUNTED PASSES ends FEBRUARY 8th!

--Class and contest schedules have been revised!

www.balboablowout.com
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beannaithe
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

**MORE NEWS**

--LIVE BAND, the SOUTHSIDE ACES from Minneapolis, MN added to the Saturday Night Dance!

--DJ Shana Worel from Boulder, CO added!

--Prize pass to the ALL BALBOA WEEKEND added for contest winners!

--Last chance for special DISCOUNTED PASSES ends FEBRUARY 8th!

--Class and contest schedules have been revised!

www.balboablowout.com
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beannaithe
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ROUND TRIP AIRFARE DEALS just found on www.orbitz.com:

Des Moines to Denver $248
Sioux City to Denver $268

MORE classes added!
LIVE MUSIC added to Friday night!
Performances, contests and lots of dancing!
Discounted passes still available!
1st block hotel rooms sold out! (2nd block available, but hurry!)

www.balboablowout.com
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beannaithe
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NEWSFLASHES!

--There will be LIVE MUSIC from the SOUTHSIDE ACES at both Friday and Saturday dances!

--Nick Peterson has been added as our official Master of Ceremonies!

--Rumor has it that we might have a special visit from Mr. Balboa himself!

--Classes are filling up rapidly, secure your spot! Deadline for online registration is Thursday the 28th at midnight!

www.balboablowout.com
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