[MNDancers] Dance News Dec. 12 - 17++
Lynne Schulz
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.Com
Mon Dec 11 16:31:57 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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Please answer today:
Social Dance Studio (Joy Davina, Todd Paulus, . . . ) is considering teaching/managing the Twin City Ballroom in Oakdale (right off 694) to save it from closing and having its beautiful floor ripped out, depending on your response to these questions:
1. Can you come to a workshop on Wed., Dec. 27 on EC Swing and salsa (classes will be split for beginners and experienced dancers)??
2. Would you come to future lessons and dance parties if they were under their direction?
Please respond yes or no to todd at socialdancestudio.com. Also, please forward this survey to your non-dance friends who might be interested in starting.
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Happy Birthday!: Dec. 17 - Janie Nordberg, Dec. 19 - DeDe Ouren
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Your December issue of "Dancin' Times" is available at local studios or at www.usadance-mn.org. Also list events on the calendar yourself! The Friday StarTribune also has a dance event column. Please tell your instructors/studios!!
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MON., DEC. 11
7 pm - Beg. hustle/NC 2-step lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, Blmgtn., $10, 612-816-4446.
7 pm - Int./Adv. Rumba Technique @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 (less in pkg.).
7-10 pm - Practice Time @ Harmonies, $5, for every dance style.
8 - Interm. mambo@ Dancers Studio and Interm. WC Swing @ Cinema.
8:30-10:30 - Variety Dancing to good country band @ Eagles Club, 25th & 25th, Mpls.,612-729-4469, $5.
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. 12
1-4 - Variety Dance Party with live band (some old-tyme) @ Medina, Hwy 55, 763-478-6661.
7 pm - Interm. foxrot 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 - Jazz- 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)
Blue Moon Ballroom in Rochester opens tonight, www.bluemoonballroom.net. Music every night, live music on Saturdays.
WED., DEC. 13
6:00 -Silver level samba lesson by Scott Anderson @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 or less.
7-9 - Ladies' Syncopations Class by Lynette Schwickerath, Kathy Gamble Compo & Caroline Olson. Bring a friend and she's half price! : $10/$15 @ Harmonies.
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.
8:00 Ballroom Dancing @ Trocaderos, 107 N. 3rd Av., Mpls., 612-465-0440, Eliecer Ramirez will DJ. (see next item)
10:00- Salsa Dancing with Charanga Tropical @Trocaderos, $10 cover for the whole night., http://www.erventertainment.com/events.php
8-9 pm - Ballroom Dance Party @ Cinema, $6, $5 if you take lesson at 7 pm for $15.
7:30 - Variety Dancing to "Brave Combo" @ Cedar Cultural Center, 416
Cedar Av S, Minneapolis, $18 /$16 advance, 612-338-2674.
8:00 -9:30 - Interm. Tango class by Florencia @ Four Seasons.
9-12- Arg. Tango Practica @ Four Seasons, $2/3.
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 - Salsa/Latin Music @ La Bodega, 3001 Lyndale, $6, food til 9:30.
9-1 - AL SUBOLA QUARTET at Lee's, 101 Glenwood, Mpls, free swing lesson lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491.
THUR., DEC. 14
1-3:30 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.
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 ballroom lesson @ Dancers' Studio and Cinema
8 pm - SPECIAL BALLROOM DANCE PARTY @ Medina, SCOTT ANDERSON will do the music from 9:15-10 pm!! (usual free lesson at 7, "Dixie Cats" band 8-9:15 and 10-11), 763-478-6661.
8-11 -Cajun/zydeco Band @ 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.
8:30-12:30 - Variety Dancing @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345.
9 pm - Latin DJ music @ Trocaderos, 107 Third Av N, Mpls, confirm at 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. 15 (3rd Friday)
7-10 - Ballroom Showcase and Dance Party @ Dancers' Studio, St. Paul (Yes, I will be doing a quickstep with instructor, Troy Lerum, probably in the second half. - Lynne), appetizer buffet included, $20 in advance at 651-641-0777 or $25 at door.
7 pm - Beg. rumba lesson tonight by pro Scott Anderson@ The Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, $10.
8 - Holiday Dance Party @ Heartbeat, 7661 W 145th St, Apple Valley by Social Dance Studio.612-869-2158, 612-968-2401.
8:30 - 12 -Country/Swing Dance Party @ Shakopee Ballroom, DJ Bob Wood, lessons prior, 952-445-0412.
9-12 -Nighclub Dance Party @ Cinema, St. Paul, by Jason Barnes, $10, free 8 pm waltz & WC swing lesson, 651-691-5910.
9 - 12:30 - EC Swing 3rd Fri. Party @ Tapestry, free lesson at 8:30, 612-722-2914, $10/8.
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.
??? @ Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, $8, 651-439-5123. www.withrowballroom.com.
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 - The Whitesidewalls (EC swing, 50s and 60s rock ) @ Medina, west on Hwy. 55, $10.
763-478-666, www.medinaentertainment.com.
8 pm - Alfalpha Males (country/variety)@ Bloomington - McClay VFW, (MAP), 311 W. 84th St. , Bloomington, (952) 854-1296
9-1 "Trailer Trash" (honky tonk) @ Lee's, 11th Street and Glenwood, Mpls, $6, 612-338-9491.
9-1 - Jazz with CHRISTINE ROSHOLT at Rossi s, 80 S 9th St, Mpls, 612-312-2828,
SAT., DEC. 16
5-6:30 - TRAILER TRASH (honky tonk) at Eagles Club, 25th & 25th, 612-729-4469, $5.
8-11 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Cinema, 1560 St. Clair Av., off Snelling, St. Paul (USADance MN's Third Saturday Dance). All skill levels and ages are welcome. Erik Pratt - 651-483-5467 - epratt at isd.net, http://www.usadance-mn.org, www.cinemaballroom.com, 651-699-5901.
8-10 - EC Swing to 18-piece swing band "SteamHeat" @ Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main St ,952-226-6208, great dance floor, no cover charge.
8 - WC Swing "Club Swing" @ Harmonies by Social Dance Studio, 8 pm lesson by Todd
Paulus and Joy Davina, $15 or dance only $10,612-869-2158.
9 pm - "Johnny Holm Band" (mostly freestyle, maybe 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.
8 pm - Alfalpha Males (country/variety)@ Eagles Club, 25th & 25th, Mpls.(MAP) , (612) 729-4469.
9-1 - Trailer Trash @ Lee' s, 11th St and Glenwood, Mpls, $6, 612-338-9491.
8-11 - Argentine Tango @ Black Dog, 308 Prince, St. Paul, lesson at 7:30, 612-822-8436.
8:30-12:30 - Freestyle/EC swing dancing (singles dance)to MONARCH BAND @ Marian KC Hall, 1114 W American Blvd, Blmgtn, S of I-494 and W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492, free EC swing lesson at 7:30, $12, www.tgisdances.com.
8-12 - Dance Party @ Blue Moon Ballroom in Rochester, 2030 Hwy. 14 E, $10/8, dressy attire,swing music, 507-288-0556, www.bluemoonballroom.net.
7:00pm - Wild Goose Chase Cloggers Holiday Show - Where Appalachian Clogging meets African-American Stepping! includes Keane Sense of Rhythm Youth Tap Ensemble as well as local hip hop artist RDM who will be rappin' to a beat held by banjo and feet! Anwatin Middle School Aud., 256 Upton Av. S., Mpls. (Bryn Mawr neighborhood) $10/$5, $8 advance tickets at Homestead Pickin' Parlor, Directions: 394 to Penn Av. N., left on Cedar Lk Rd, veer right onto Laurel Av.,after 5 blocks drive into Anwatin lot, auditorium on left, Ann Carter, 612.581.9899.
SUN., DEC. 17
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.
7-10:30 - WC Swing HOLIDAY BALL @ Harmonies, 6:30 free lesson Wendy Miller of Tucson, AZ, dance demos, dress to impress, potluck, DJ - Gail Zimmerman, $6/$10, 10726 France Av. S., Bloomington, south of Old Shakopee Rd), 952-941-0906., www.tcrebels.com.
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
8-11 - Cajun/zydeco @ Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245.
8-11 - BLUES at Famous Dave's, Lake & Hennepin in Mpls, , www.famousdaves.com , also8:30-12:30 - BLUES @ Poodle Club, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls 612-722-1377.
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. 23 - Ballroom Dance Party in St. Cloud @ Dance With Me Studio (details later)
Dec. 23 - Milonga @ Anew Fitness Center, http://www.mntango.org .
Dec. 29 - Arg. Tango Milonga with "Mandragora" @ Tapestry, $9.
Dec. 30 - New Year's Variety Dance Party @ Harmonies, DJ Bob Wood.
Dec. 30 - Ballroom/Latin Party @ On Your Toes by Cafe Bailar Dance Club instead of Dec. 23.
Dec. 30 - MILONGA @ Anew, http://www.mntango.org.
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. 30-Jan. 1 - WC Swing Celebration in Milwaukee, contact Eric.Berg at VerizonWireless.com for details.
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Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Dance Parties:
1. Dancers' Studio, (ballroom dancing), 9 - 12.
2. B'Dale Club (MN WC Swing Club), 9-1, no lesson, potluck.
3. 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, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul, (651)292-3276, www.landmarkcenter.org.
4. Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, 9 pm - ??, ARGENTINE TANGO, WEST COAST SWING, SALSA , Food , Champagne or BYOB/BYOW, treats welcome, $25 couple, $15 for a single.
5. Outing Lodge, Stillwater, 8pm to 1 am, Buffet-Dance-Champagne, "The Trio Taika" (Dennis Halme,accordion, Johanna Doty, violin, and Ralph Tuttila, mandolin all from the "Finn Hall") plays variety, old time, ethnic and other dance tunes for tango, swing,samba, polka ,waltz . Dance lesson by Ralph. raulit at msn.com or 651-578-0156, Buffet: hors d'oeuvres; prosciutto, artichoke ramekin, caviar on crostini, spanakopita, smoked salmon, Russian potato salad, tTender beef skewers, grilled vegetables, stuffed mushrooms, little lamb brochettes, other delicacies, desserts,coffee,cash bar; place reservation before Christmas and invite a friend or two (complementary), $180*/couple--may invite 2 guests free of charge, $95 */single --may invite one guest free of charge, * NOTE: Tax and service charge will be added to this amount.
651 - 439-9747, info at outinglodge.com.
6. Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, St. Paul (Arne Fogel jazz), open til 2, park. ramp next door.
7. Radisson Univ. Hotel-"Classic Big Band" plays mostly swing, 8:30-12:30, 612-379-8888.
8. "Powerhouse" @ Medina.
9. "Brett Michael and Western Breeze" (country) @ Red Fox in Lakeville.
10. Ballroom Dance to live band @ Blue Moon in Rochester.
11. Ballroom Dance and Dinner @ Shakopee Ballroom, 952-445-0412.
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Jan. 28 - Dance Cruise to Caribbean starts with Dancers Studio! 651-641-0777.
Jan. 6 - Snowball Ballroom Dance Competition at Doubletree St. Louis Park Hotel, 7:30-11 pm session includes pro-am competition, general dancing, pro show features Anik Joliceur and Alain Doucent, five-time world 10-dance champions for $25, 6:00 dinner is $30 in advance, thesnowballcomp at msn.com, Donna or Paul, 763-557-6004.
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For Sale: women's black Celebrity dance shoes, 3 in. heels, size 8 1/2 - 9, Ellen 612-600-9726.
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Lessons (please contact studios/instructors/websites for holiday schedules):
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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