2026 Anniversary Weekend
Br
Champions Chantelle Pianetta & Joel Torgeson
Instruct and Perform at
Twin Cities Rebels Anniversary Workshop Weekend
Friday Evening-Saturday, May 1st & 2nd, 2026
Workshops and Dance will be held at Triune Masonic Temple
1898 Iglehart Ave, Merriam Park, St Paul, MN 55104
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Competitors Intensive will be held at Minneapolis Salsa Bachata Dance Studio
2161 University Ave W, Suite 208, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Private Lessons:
For private lesson availability with Joel or Chantelle, contact Gail, the Event Director, through the club using this site’s contact form (under the “More” menu option) or by sending an email to TwinCities.Rebels@yahoo.com
Chantelle and Joel
Chantelle and Joel have been partners in both life and dance since 2021, blending their unique strengths to create something remarkable in the world of West Coast Swing. Their journey began in 2017 when they first connected on the dance floor—though it wasn’t love at first (left side) pass. Years later, a shared goal of learning German during the pandemic sparked a romance that led to their engagement and marriage in late summer 2024.
Renowned for their polished physical aesthetic, captivating routines, and approachable teaching style, Chantelle and Joel have made their mark in the competitive WCS world. They have placed in the top five of all four of their Showcase routines at the Open Swing Dance Championships, including a 2nd & 3rd place world ranking in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Dedicated to inspiring dancers around the globe, they bring complementary perspectives and a shared passion for excellence to every class, performance, and competition.
Visit their website here for more.
(https://www.chantelleandjoel.com/)
Weekend Schedule
| 7:00 -8:00 PM Workshop 1 | Lines and Loops: Learn how to “rhyme” with your partner through partnered musicality |
| 8:15 – 9:15 PM Workshop 2 | Feel the Difference: Learn skills to tailor your patterns and solo movement to a variety of musical styles |
| 9:30-11:30 PM Dance | Social Dance with DJ: Michael Lambert |
| Saturday | Descriptions |
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| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Workshop 3 | Fascinatin’ Rhythm: Play with rhythmic punctuation to express the music |
| 12:45 – 1:45 PM Workshop 4 | The Circle Game: Explore circularity in the dance with simple “rides” and related concepts |
| 2:00 – 3:30 PM Workshop 5 | Coaches Corner: Receive personal feedback on your dancing or just watch and learn! Concepts will be applicable to all dancers, no matter their level |
| 7:00 – 8:00 PM Workshop 6 | Extension and Expansion: Exploring connection in variations of our favorite social patterns |
| 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Dance | Social Dance with DJ: Celina Nelson and Kunal Garde |
| Sunday | |
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| 12:00 – 3:00 PM Competitors Intensive | NOTE: Open to competitors whose WSDC points qualify them to dance at the Intermediate level & above at WSDC (World Swing Dance Council) sanctioned events. (https://www.worldsdc.com/registry-points/ } Level up your competitive dancing with practical tools that make you stand out in prelims and shine in spotlights. We’ll cover performance techniques, musicality choices that catch judges’ eyes, strategic partner work, and how to adapt your dancing for different competitive contexts. Whether you’re breaking into finals or refining your competitive edge, walk away with actionable skills to elevate your competitive dancing. Venue: Minneapolis Salsa Bachata Dance 2161 University Ave W Suite 208 Saint Paul, MN 55114 |
