[MNDancers] Dance News Dec. 4 - 10
Lynne Schulz
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.Com
Mon Dec 4 23:54:34 EST 2006
Please scan all. Lesson/studio/other info. at the end; details and recommendations: lynneschulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989.
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Recovering from hospitalization: Nick Aquilar just had a knee replacement; Virginia Dietz, Ron Jensen, Debbie Johnson (is interested in rides to dances from the south end of Hopkins area; she had a beer semi-truck roll over on her car!), Gary Narducci, Rod Royle.
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Happy Birthday!: Don Sherwood - Dec. 2, Stan Hardwick and Cathy Dessert - TODAY Dec. 4!!
Best wishes to Tricia and James Wood for their marriage on December 2!
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Tickets are almost gone, so call today!! 6 pm show has better seats.
2 & 6 pm - NEW! Variety Dance Show (not just ballet) "The Nutcracker" at Hopkins H.S. Aud., on Cedar Lk. Rd. just east of Co.Rd. 73 and west of 169, 952-928-7803, info at onyourtoes.org starring some of our local dance friends and instructors.
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MON., DEC. 4
Reservations are needed today for the Aqua Gliders event on Dec. 9 (see below) 612-869-3062.
7 pm - Beg. Nightclub 2-step and hustle lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, Blmgtn., $10, 612-816-4446.
7 pm - Int./Adv. Rumba Technique @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 (less in pkg.).
7:30 - NEW TIME for S.A.T. (singles) Dance Classes, Lenox Ctr., St. Louis Pk., beginners at 7:30, interm. steps taught at 8 pm.
7-10 pm - Practice Time @ Harmonies, $5, for every dance style.
8 - Interm. Foxtrot@ Dancers Studio and Interm. WC Swing @ Cinema.
7:30-10:30 - Square Dancing @ Eagles Club, 25th & 25th, Mpls.,612-729-4469, $5, variety dancing to country band on other Mondays.
9:30 pm - Salsa @ Babalu's, 800 Wash. Av. N. and The Conga Bistro, 501 E. Hennepin. Also check out Saturday nights.
9:30-11 pm - Arg. Tango Practica @ Oddfellows Hall, above the Co-op, corner of Hampden & Raymond, St Paul (entry on Hampden), 280 exit off 94, R on University, L on Raymond; contact Lindsay, orrxx058 at umn.edu, 651-249-1433, $2.
TUE., DEC. 5
1-4 - Variety Dance Party to "Riverside Dutchmen"@ Medina, Hwy 55, 763-478-6661.
6:30 - Beg. Arg. Tango lessons resume, Lois Donnay, 3142 First Av. S. (she is back from B. Aires!)
7 pm - Interm. bolero lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, $10.
9-10+pm - Arg.Tango Practica (8 pm - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson) @ Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls. (enter in alley).
10 pm - Arg. Tango Music @ J.P. Bistro, Lyndale & Lake St., Mpls.
8-11 - CHRISTINE ROSHOLT @ Downtowner, 253 West 7th St, St. Paul, 651-228-9500,
8 pm - Live Jazz Music @ Bella, 109th Av & Club West Pkwy., Blaine, one block E. of Hwy. 65, (DJ's on Thur., Fri., Sat.) 763-746-9990, www.Bellablaine.com.
9-12 - Salsa to live band @ Famous Dave's, Lake & Hennepin, Mpls. (is crowded)
WED., DEC. 6
6:00 -Silver level WALTZ lesson by Scott Anderson @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 or less.
7-10 pm - WC Swing to "Butanes" (R& B music) @ Eagles Club.
7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music ("Wolverines") @ Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls.
8-9 pm - Ballroom Dance Party @ Cinema, $6, $5 if you take lesson at 7 pm for $15.
8 pm - Beyond Beginners Arg. Tango by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av., Mpls., 612-804-3991.
8:00 -9:30 - Interm. Tango class by Florencia @ Four Seasons.,
9-12- Arg. Tango Practica @ Four Seasons, $2/3.
8 - TC PLAYBOYS (Cajun, country) & DRAPER DANIELS at 9:15 at Fine Line 318 1st Av N.
8:30-12:30 - Variety Dancing @ Mancinis, 531 W 7th, St Paul, 651-224-7345.
8:30-1 pm - Country 2-Step @ The Rush, Cottage Grove, 7359 S W Pt Douglas Rd, Grange Av. exit off Hwy. 61), lessons at 7:15; 651-458-0636, now $5 for everyone.
9-12 - EC Swing to "WHITESIDEWALLS" (50s and 60s) @ Famous Dave's, Lake & Hennepin, no cover.
9-12 - Salsa/Latin Music @ La Bodega, 3001 Lyndale, $6, food til 9:30.
THUR., DEC. 7
1-3:30 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.
Isn't it time to learn Country 2-Step?? Lessons at On Your Toes (5810 W 36th St, St. Louis Park). Beg. 7-7:50pm; Interm. 8-8:50pm; $15, (952) 928-7803, tricia at onyourtoes.org.
7-10 - EC Swing to big band @ Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha St S, St Paul, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191, $7 ;also check @ Poodle Club, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls 612-722-1377.
8- Interm./silver EC Swing lesson @ Dancers' Studio
8 pm -NO Ballroom Dance Party @ Medina, but country artists instead, 763-478-6661.
8 - Lois's interm. Arg. tango class will resume at her home, 3142 First Av.S., Mpls.; Sabine and Niko and Florencia also offer classes in Mpls.
8-11 -Mr. Rowles ( Blues, Funk, piano boogies, early rock) @ Eagles Club, (25th and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, $5 donation.
9-12 - Arg. Tango Milonga Del Corazon @ Matty B's, St Paul, 354 Wabasha St N, 651-291-0404, DJ'd by Ilya, 8 pm-beg.class free for diners; $5 for walk-ins, park in ramp next door for $2 (get stub stamped), free on streets, just milonga - $3, Andrea,612-802-3687.
7-10 - Latin music @ Times Bar, 201 E Hennepin, Mpls.
8:30-12:30 - Variety Dancing @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345.
8-11 - THE SCHOONER TAVERN, open jam, play and/or drop off a promo CD, 2901 - 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-729-4365.
8:30-12:30 - WC Swing Dancing possible?? to SAM KUUSISTO (R n B, Blues, Jazz) at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove. Also, blues tonight at Famous Dave's..
9 pm - Latin DJ music @ Trocaderos, 107 Third Av N, Mpls, 612-465-0440.
10 pm-1 am - EC Swing/ Lindy Dance Party @ Tapestry, Mpls.; lessons starting at 6:30,
3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, $6/$4/$2 with paid lesson, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.
FRI., DEC. 8 (2nd Friday)
6:30-8:30 pm "Finn Hall" (great Finnish music which you can do EC swing, polka (substitute cha cha and WC swing to this if you want!), schottische, Viennese waltz, rumba, merengue @ Kramarczuk's holiday party. Shop next door at Baltic imports gift shop. Make it a family event!215 E. Hennepin Ave. Mpls (612-379-3018). Great food, dance space, $2 cover charge.Free parking in Kramarczuk's lot .
7 pm - NO lesson tonight by pro Scott Anderson@ The Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, $10.
7:30 - WC Swing Holiday Dance Party at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Col. Hts., directions at http://mnwestcoastswingdanceclub.com. Music by Loren Greenberg - No Lesson. : $8/$5; potluck buffet at 9 pm, bring food ready to be served (cut/sliced with a serving utensil, put identification on dish/utensil); a representative from MN Teen Challenge will join us to pick up our donations (tax deductible). Dress to impress! Jim 651-777-5599.
8:30-12 - Ballroom/Latin/Swing Party by CAFE BAILAR at On Your Toes Dance Studio, 5810 W 36th St, St. Louis Park, 7:30-Cha-Cha lesson by Kathy G. Compo, $8/$10, www.cafebailar.com.
7-11 - Variety Dancing to "Hank Thunander Band" @ Polish American Club, 1003 Arcade St Paul, $7, 651-774-6748.
9-10:00- Ballroom Dance Party @ Dancers Studio,St. Paul, $15; paid lessons prior.
8 - 11 pm - "Classic Big Band and Nostalgics Quartet" @ KC Marian Hall , Blmgtn.,1114 American Blvd. off Lyndale Av.
8:30 - 12 -Ballroom Dance Party???? @ Shakopee Ballroom, confirm 952-445-0412.
9-12 -Variety Dance Party @ Cinema,St. Paul, $10, free 8 pm lesson, 651-691-5910.
9-12 - Puro Arg. Tango @ Four Seasons by Michael Cordner, $7, treats /wine welcome.
8-12 pm- Live Jazz @ Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, park. ramp next door.
8:30-12:30 - Country Music by Chase Roberts@ Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av
N, Hugo MN, $8, 651-439-5123 www.withrowballroom.com.
9-1 - ALFALPHA MALES (country and variety) at Hopkins Amer. Legion, 10 12th Ave S, 952-933-1881, free.
6pm-2am - Variety Dance Party @ The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Ave N., Oakdale, MN (651) 735-2400, non-alcoholic, $5, call to confirm.
9-2 - Latin Dancing, Narr Grill, 11528 Leona Rd, Eden Prairie, by Eliecer, erventertainment.com .
8:30 - "High and Nighty" (R & B, Soul, Funk) @ Medina
Also check music @ Times Bar, Mpls., Mancini's, Hat Trick Lounge, and Half Time Rec. in St. Paul, Schuller's in Gol. Vall. and Lee's, Mpls.
Folk Dancing @ Tapestry
SAT., DEC. 9
2- 5 pm - OPEN HOUSE @ Cheek to Cheek Ballroom, 11415 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644, dancing , refreshments, discounts . ..
2 & 6 pm - NEW! Variety Dance Show (not just ballet) "The Nutcracker" at Hopkins H.S. Aud., on Cedar Lk. Rd. just east of Co.Rd. 73 and west of 169, 952-928-7803, info at onyourtoes.org starring some of our local dance friends and instructors.
JOHNNY OWEN BIG BAND (17-piece orchestra, ballroom music) at Withrow
Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, DINNER/DANCE,
6:30, MUSIC 8-11:30, $, 651-439-5123, www.withrowballroom.com,
8:30 - 12 - Holiday Variety Dance Party by 3M Dance Club @ Pol. Amer. Club, 1003 Arcade, 7:30 lesson, holiday treats, free/$10.
6:15 -11:15 pm - Christmas Dinner/Ballroom Dance Party by Aqua Gliders Club (mostly seniors) @ St. Richard's, 7540 Penn Av S, Richfield, must bring dance partner, first timers free, $40 a quarter, 612-869-3062. Dress to impress! Reservations were due on Dec. 4!
Midwest Girl Jam & Ball today and Sunday @ Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls. enter in alley, jazz music and dance (lindy hop, charleston. blues) classes all day, guys welcome too, for all ages, $20/$10, see next item.
9 pm - Silver Belle Swing Ball, live music and performances (jazz CD gift exchange, so bring a wrapped CD), midwestgirljam at hotmail.com, ladies sign up on www.midwestgirljam.com.
8:30-12:30 - Singles Christmas Ball, probably Freestyle and EC Swing Dancing to "City Lights" band, Toys for Tots Collection @ Neisen Brothers 4851 W 123rd St., Savage MN, 7:30 EC Swing lesson, $10, smoke free; (35 W south, west on Hwy.13 via exit 3B, turn left onto Ottawa Av., turn Right onto 123rd), mailing list havinaball at comcast.net
9 - 1 Argentine Tango Milonga @ Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins with LIVE BAND, "Mandragora," David Rost will DJ during breaks, lesson at 8 taught by Javier Bucher, potluck treats/snacks welcome.
8:30 - "The Classics "(50's-70's rock music, freestyle and EC swing dancing?? )@ Medina.
Jazz @ Matty B's, 354 Wabasha St, St. Paul, 651-291-0404,
8:30-12:30 - Variety Dancing @ Mancini's , 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345.
9-12:30 - EC Swing to ROCKIN HOLLYWOODS (50s-60s) at Schullers, 7345 Country Club
Drive, Golden Valley 763-545-9972; $3.
9-1 - THE TRASHY LITTLE XMAS SHOW by TRAILER TRASH (honky tonk) @ Lee' s, 11th St and Glenwood, Mpls, $6, 612-338-9491.
7:30 - CONTRA/Folk DANCE at Tapestry 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, $9/$7 members FMI: 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org
7:30-11 - "Two O'Clock Jump" Live - Blues, Jazz, Swing; free lesson with admission, Martial Art Fitness Center, 2849 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN, (Across From Shopko S.), 507-281-4335 · www.mafci.com/dancing/
SUN., DEC. 10
MIdwest Girl (and guys) Jam continues: More music and dance classes (guys get lindy hop classes for free). guys sign up at midwestgirljam at hotmail.com, ladies sign up on www.midwestgirljam.com. (see Dec. 9)
12 - 2 - THE BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS HOLIDAY DANCE (square and round) @ Harmonies, http://www.squaredanceminnesota.com/.
2:30-4 - Finn Hall will be playing music at the Skandia festival in St. Paul at Landmark Center dancing ,music, food and fun, supported by Finlandia Foundation, a national organization, in conjunction with a grant awarded to Finn Hall in 2006 for performance, study and travel in Finland and the Midwest for their project entitled "Homecomings: A Circle of Music".open to the public from 11am-4pm. $5 /$3.
75 West 5th Street, Suite 404, St. Paul, MN 55102, 651.292.3225 ,www.landmarkcenter.org
3-7 WC Swing Dancing to "Who Nu" @ Dean's 1986 Rice St. off Hwy. 36.
3-7 - Variety Dancing to country band @ Eagles Club.
6-9 - Arg. Tango to "Mandragora" @ Loring Pasta Bar; 14th Av. SE & 4th St. SE, Mpls.; good tango CD music by Christopher Everett during breaks and after the orchestra is done until 10 or later.
6-9 - Country Music @ Hexagon Bar, 2600 - 27th Ave S, Mpls, 612-722-3454 and also 6-10 pm "Ringer" @ Hidden Haven Country Club in Cedar MN, 20520 NE Polk St., 763-434-4626.
6-9 - SCANDINAVIAN DANCES to LIVE MUSIC at the Good Templars Hall, 2922 Cedar
Ave S, Mpls., Lessons 5pm, $8/$6, potluck refreshments at 7, holiday boutique today, bjorngjeld at juno.com, or www.nisswastamman.org/sundaydance
6:00 & 7:15 - Belly Dancing classes start @ Cheek to Cheek.
7 pm - Country music, '50s & '60s,"Sober City" (476 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids) 763-757-7150, soda, coffee, power drinks, pool tables.
6-9 - Salsa Dancing @ Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins.
7:30 - Salsa @ Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Av., Mpls., lesson at 9:30, $8, 612-333-6100.
9:30-12 Salsa @ Nochee, 500 Washington Av S, Mpls, $5, 612-344-7000, www.nochee.com. and at Varsity Theater and Cafe Des Artistes, 1308 Fourth St SE, Dinkytown U of MN campus, Mpls.
8-11 - Jazz Music @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, free, 612-617-8098.
Cajun/zydeco @ Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245
8-11 - BLUES at Famous Dave's, Lake & Hennepin in Mpls, 8-11, free, www.famousdaves.com.
7-9 - ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, $5, 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org
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Please Mark Your Calendar Now For:
Dec. 15 - Ballroom Showcase and Dance Party @ Dancers' Studio, (Yes, I will be doing a quickstep. - Lynne), 7 - 10 pm, $20 in advance at 651-641-0777 or $25 at door.
Dec. 17 - WC Swing Holiday Ball by TC Rebels @ Harmonies.
Dec. 29 - Arg. Tango Milonga by "Mandragora" @ Tapestry, $9.
Dec. 30 - New Year's Variety Dance Party @ Harmonies
Dec. 30 - Hats & Mittens Holiday Ball, 6-12, Minnetonka Marriott, three-course dinner, live/silent auction benefiting "Kids Café!" , "Dick Whitbeck and Synergy" (variety music but small dance floor),$75($45 tax deductible), bring child's new hat & mitten set if possible for homeless children, $1,500 Corporate/Sponsorship Tables (10 person table), Cash Bar, Black tie admired, not required,valet parking, 952.935.5300, register at www.hatsandmittens.org - Visa/Mastercard or send check to Rebecca J. Larsen, 5601 Smetana Dr #704, Mtka. MN 55343 by Dec. 27.
Dec. 31 - New Year's Dance Parties @ Dancers'Studio, (ballroom), B'Dale Club (WC Swing), Matty B's in St. Paul. (Arne Fogel jazz).
Dec. 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE at Landmark Center, St. Paul, 8 pm - 12:30 ,champagne, tango dancers, games, VIC VOLARE plays Latin and other favorites,$30 advance, $40 door, email - econdon at landmarkcenter.org, Sponsored by the Rake Magazine.
Jan. 28 - Dance Cruise to Caribbean starts with Dancers Studio! YOU CAN STILL GO!
Jan. 6 - Snowball Ballroom Dance Competition at Doubletree St. Louis Park Hotel, thesnowballcomp at msn.com, Donna or Paul: 763-557-6004.
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International standard-style lessons are available at Cinema and Foster's.
WC & EC Swing most nights to blues music, MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699., www.minnesotamusiccafe.com.
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Lessons:
1. Scott Anderson, ballroom pro, 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net.
2. www.CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul - excellent calendar, 651-699-5910.
3. www.DancersStudio.com, St. Paul - excellent calendar, 651-641-0777.
4. Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins, 952-938-0048.
5. Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, (enter in alley), Mpls. - 612-342-0902.
6. Harmonies, Blmgtn. - www.tcrebels.com, Caroline Olson, 763-228-0511.
7. On Your Toes, St. Louis Pk., www.onyourtoes.org.952-928-7803.
9. Rendezvous, Mpls.- www.theplacetodance.com, 612-872-1562.
10. Social Dance Studio - Mpls., St. Paul, Apple Vall.-B'Ville - 612-869-2158.
11. Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 612-722-2914.
12. Burnsville - Sondra Chan, 612-868-3344, www.GottaDanceNOW.com.
13. Coon Rapids - www.cheektocheekdancestudio.com, 763-755-3644.
14. Medina - www.medinaentertainment.com, 763-478-6661.
15. Argentine Tango: Steve Lee,612-729-5306(& ballroom), Lois Donnay, 612-822-8436, Dan Larson, 612-804-3991, Florenica Taccetti, 612-871-9651, Sabine & Niko, 612-226-4479,
Javier Bucher, 612-331-5618.
16. S.A.T. (Singles) Mon., 7:30 pm Lenox Ctr., St. Louis Pk. and Tues. at Medina, 952-930-0867.
17. Check comm. educ. programs through your school district and borrow videos from libraries!
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