[MNDancers] Dance News Dec. 18 - 31
Lynne Schulz
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.Com
Mon Dec 18 16:56:36 EST 2006
Please scan to the end. Details/recommendations: Lynne, 952-545-2989.
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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Prosperous New Year -
Sincere Peace and Blessings To You All!
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Happy Birthday!:
Dec. 13 - Pouran Askari;
Dec. 14 - Jill Thompson;
Dec. 15 - Kate VanAlstine;
Dec. 17 - Janie Nordberg;
Dec. 19 - DeDe Ouren and Amy Barwick;
Dec. 22 - a country dancer who doesn't want his name published!
Dec. 24 - Kathy Hoernemann;
Dec. 25 - Jesus Christ (God's Son, Our Savior, The Messiah. "I am the way, the truth, the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14.6) and also Christina Gannon, Quinn Kolb, Lynne Schulz.
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Guest Coaches are at Dancers Studio and Cinema this week. Jean Marc Genereaux, world champion, is available for lessons on Fri., Dec. 22 through Scott Anderson, 612-816-4446.
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MON., DEC. 18
7 pm - Beg. waltz 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. Viennese waltz @ 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.
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. 19
1-4 - Variety Dance Party with live band (some old-tyme) @ Medina, Hwy 55, 763-478-6661.
7 pm - Interm. rumba 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 - Country Music??? TOMMY BENTZ BAND and NORTHERN ROOTS @ Lee's, 101
(11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, 612-338-9491.
9-12 - Salsa to live band @ Famous Dave's, Lake & Hennepin, Mpls. (is crowded)
Ballroom Music Every Tuesday @ Blue Moon Ballroom in Rochester, www.bluemoonballroom.net
WED., DEC. 20
6:00 -Silver level tango lesson by Scott Anderson @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 or less.
7-10 pm - WC Swing (R& B music) @ Eagles Club.
7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music @ Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls. and @ Rossi's, 90 S 9th St, 612-312-2828.
8-9 pm - Ballroom Dance Party @ Cinema, $6, $5 if you take lesson at 7 pm for $15.
8:00 -9:30 - Interm. Arg. 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 - Country & Rockabilly Groups @ Lee's, 11th St on Glenwood, Mpls, $15, free swing lesson lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491.
EC & WC Swing Music @ www.BlueMoonBallroom.net in Rochester.
THUR., DEC. 21
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 and Int. Arg. Tango @ Lois Donnay's.
8-11 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Medina with "Rod Cerar Band", free lesson at 7, $8-10.
8-11 - Danceable R & B/swing by "Mr. Rowles" @ The Eagles Club, 25th and 25th,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.
9:30-12 pm - Latin Music @ Trocaderos, 107 Third Av N, Mpls, 612-465-0440 and "Salsabrosa" @ The Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls.
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.
8:30-12:30 - Possible WC Swing Dancing to SAM KUUSISTO (Blues/Jazz) @ Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lk (off Hwy 81), Maple Grove, free.
Smooth Ballroom (waltz, foxtrot, tango) @ www.bluemoonballroom.net in Rochester.
FRI., DEC. 22 (4th Friday)
NO MN WC Swing Club dance party and NO dance party @ Shakopee. They will be Dec. 31.
7 pm - Beg. EC swing lesson by pro Scott Anderson@ The Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, $10.
9-12 -Latin Dance Party with live "Salsabrosa" @ Cinema, St. Paul, by Joy Davina, $10, free 8 pm lesson, 651-691-5910.
9-12 - Puro Arg. Tango @ Four Seasons by Michael Cordner, $7, treats /wine welcome.
8:30-12:30 - "MEMPHIS"(country/rockabilly/classic rock) @ Medina, Hwy 55, 763-478-6661.
8-12 pm- Live Jazz @ Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, park. ramp next door.
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 .
WC Swing to "SOUL TIGHT COMMITTEE" @ Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, 8:30-12:30, $5. (What's this dance floor like??)
9:30-12 - "VIC VOLARE" @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, free www.timesbarandcafe.com.
9:30-1 - Swing/freestyle to "JACK KNIFE & SHARPS" @ Mayslacks, 1428 4th St NE, Mpls, $3, 612-789-9862. (What's this dance floor like??)
9-1 - "TRAILER TRASH" (honky tonk) @ Lee's, 11th St and Glenwood, Mpls, $6,
612-338-9491.
8-12 - "THE SENDERS" (jump blues/swing) @Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St
Paul, 651-488-8245.
??? @ Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, $8, 651-439-5123. www.withrowballroom.com.
7:30-11:30 - International Dancing then requests @ Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls, $7/$5, 612-722-29.
SAT., DEC. 23
NO Cafe Bailar Dance Club dance party, it will be on Dec. 30 instead.
8-12 - Ballroom Dance Party in St. Cloud @ Dance With Me Studio, Lesson at 7, $5,32 32nd Ave. S, Suite 100, From I-94, take Hwy 15 (Exit 167) North, to St Cloud. At Hwy 23 (Division St.), turn right (east), stay in the right lane. 32nd Av is the first street past the next light (at 33rd Av.). Take a right (south) on 32nd Av, and studio is on the left in the middle of the block. Studio has moved across the street and down a block from its former location and into a larger building, remodeled, repainted, carpeted foyer, new lighting, new speakers, new maple floor, twice the space. Paul 320-251-0601,paulcot at iname.com or Mike 320-251-4445, www.jmnelson.com.
Arg. Tango Milonga @ Anew Fitness Center, http://www.mntango.org.
At Lois Donnay's House: Arg. Tango Seminar will be on the embrace, followed by a Christmas Party/Open House, 3142 1st Ave S., Mpls. 612.822.8436, www.mndance.com.
"Steve Clarke ..." (EC swing) @ 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.
8:30-12:30 - Freestyle/EC swing dancing (TGIS singles dance) to "Rockin' Hollywoods" @ Medina, free waltz lesson at 7:30, $10.
8-12 - Dance Party @ Blue Moon Ballroom in Rochester, 2030 Hwy. 14 E, $10/8, 507-288-0556, www.bluemoonballroom.net.
SUN., DEC. 24 - Christmas Eve Day
8-11 - Live Jazz @ Times Bar, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 8-11, free, 612-617-8098.
10 am - 2 pm - BLUES BRUNCH with MICK STERLING @ Famous Daves,Calhoun Sq, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, www.famousdaves.com.
9-12 - SALSA DEL SOUL @ Nochee 500 Washington Av S, Minneapolis, $5, 612-344-7000, www.nochee.com, www.salsadelsoul.com (every Sunday)
MON., DEC. 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY
9-2 - LISA WENGER BAND (blues for WC swing) @ MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul,
651-776-4699, call to confirm. (there is blues music here most nights of the week)
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Please Mark Your Calendar Now For:
Dec. 26 - Becky's Band (country-variety) @ Eagles instead of Dec. 25.
Dec. 27 - Swing and salsa workshop (classes will be split for beginners and experienced dancers) by Social Dance Studio staff @ Twin City Ballroom, Oakdale, 694 and 10th.
Dec. 29 - Dance Party @ Cinema and "Brett Michael . . .'' (country) @ Red Fox in Lakville
Dec. 29 - "Mandragora" (Arg. tango and other?) @ Tapestry, $9/$7, 8 pm, the first of a series of Fifth Friday dance parties with various bands; recorded music during intermissions.
Dec. 30 - Variety Dance Party @ Harmonies, DJ Bob Wood, 8-12:30, "Dress to Impress" (but not required), all types music, .B.Y.O.B, pop & water available, cups & ice provided; pulled beef roast, hot & cold appetizers and snacks provided, $10 ,651 481 0024 or bwood at mm.com - directions at http://harmonies.tcrebels.com/h-calendar.htm.
Dec. 30 - Ballroom/Latin Party @ On Your Toes by Cafe Bailar Dance Club instead of Dec. 23. Latourelles will teach Quickstep at 7:30. Semi-formal/formal dress, DJ: David Olson, Dancing: 8:30 - 12:00, $10/ $8, 5810 W 36th St, St.Louis Pk, take 36th St. exit off of Highway 100, Map: http://www.cafebailar.com.
Dec. 30 - MILONGA @ Anew, http://www.mntango.org.
Dec. 30 - Ballroom Dancing to"Bruce Bradley Band" @ Medina, 8-11.
Dec. 30 - Ball (probably swing and freestyle dancing) with "The Castaways" (50's-90's variety), 8-12 @ American Legion, 2678 E 7th Ave, No. St. Paul, MN, 651.777.3708, $10.
Dec. 30 - Hats & Mittens 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 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, dancing, games, champagne.
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. Medina has "Powerhouse" (swing/freestyle dancing,763-478-6661, 8:30-12:30, $20 door/$15 in advance.
9. "Brett Michael and Western Breeze" (country) @ Red Fox in Lakeville.
10. Ballroom Dance @ Blue Moon in Rochester. "Peter Solo and the D'Sievers" play smooth and swing music, lesson at 8, dancing at 8:30-12:30, $10/$8, dress up!
11. Ballroom Dance and Dinner @ Shakopee Ballroom, "DON RIGGS BIG BAND", dining 6-8, dance 8:15-12:30, breakfast after 10:30, $35/$25 in advance, $40/$30 at the door, 952-445-0412, www.shakopeeballroom.com
12. Tapestry: 6:30 pm: Potluck Dinner, beverages provided, 8:00: Clean up, set up for dancing, 8:15-international dancing in the small hall, 8:30-contra and couple dancing in the large hHall.
13. Guthrie Theater-dinner, dancing at 10:30 to DJ, will take requests, fireworks, formal dress, $350 ($100 tax deductible) 612-225-6164. (ha! which rich guy is taking me to this one?!)
14. Withrow Ballroom, EC Swing to "ROCKIN HOLLYWOODS", 8:30-12:30, buffet 7-10, $40,
651-439-5123, www.withrowballroom.com.
15. Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls., "GYPSY JAZZ", "TWIN CITIES HOT CLUB", 8-11, free, 612-617-8098.
16. BOGART'S, 14917 Garrett Av S, Apple Valley, "CASABLANCA "(EC & WC swing dancing), 9:30, $20.
17. RamadaThunderbird, TGIS Singles Dance Party with "MR WINKY " (freestyle/swing dancing); 394 & 24th Av. exit, 952-854-3411, 8:30-1, $25, 763-503-5444, dressy!
18. Nochee, 500 Washington Av S, "SALSA DEL SOUL", 9-12, $5, 612-344-7000.
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Jan. 1 - COUNTRY JAM with SHARON LEE BAND at The Eagles Club, 4-8 pm.
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.
Jan. 28 - Dance Cruise to Caribbean starts, Dancers Studio 651-641-0777.
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Did you answer this?:
Social Dance Studio (Joy Davina, Todd Paulus, . . . ) is considering teaching/managing the Twin City Ballroom in Oakdale (right off 694 & 10th St N) 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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Found: women's beige Supadance shoes, call Lynne, 952-545-2989.
For Sale: women's black Celebrity dance shoes, 3 in. heels, size 8 1/2 - 9, Ellen 612-600-9726.
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Your December issue of "Dancin' Times" is available 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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Lessons (contact me or look at next e-mails)
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