[MNDancers] DANCE NEWS Apr. 23 - 29+

Mon Apr 23 15:15:36 CDT 2007

Please scan to end! Details/lesson info. from LynneSchulz at cpinternet.com,  952-545-2989.   

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CALL FOR TICKETS NOW!! 
Apr. 26- 29, May 3-6 - THIRD NEW SHOW, "Spinning Wheel," by Beyond Ballroom Dance Co. (by six of our local ballroom professionals who have toured nationally!!) at The Southern Theatre, 1420 Washington Av., downtown Mpls., 612-340-1725, $25 for most shows, seating is limited due to small theatre, even if you are not a ballroom dancer, this is wonderful entertainment, invite non-dancers also.

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Birthdays :  Jason Barnes- Apr. 27; Jeff Nehrbass - Apr. 29, correct birthday for Skip Schletz - Apr. 4
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Try the new Golden Chalice Restaurant in Chanhassen on Market St., owned by Debbie Johnson, a local ballroom dancer.  Maybe go to the Chanhassen Theatre or the Arboretum before or after.  (The restaurant serves healthy, gourmet foods.) 

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MON., APR. 23
7 pm -   Beginning  WALTZ lesson by Scott Anderson at Harmonies (yes, lessons continue there until May), only $10, Scott 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net.

7 pm -  "Dancin' With the Stars" TV Show, Ch. 5.

7 & 8 pm - Interm. lessons @ Dancers Studio; Adv. level tango at Cinema.

7 pm - Beg. Arg. Tango lesson at Four Seasons, followed by practica.

7-10 - OPEN PRACTICE TIME still at Harmonies, Blmgtn., on France Av. south of Old Shakopee Rd. intersection, tcrebels.com, $5.

8:30 -11:30 - Blues band (SWING, RUMBA) at Eagles Club, 25th and 25th., Mpls.

9-11 - "SWING SOCIAL" at Anew, 2920 Bryant S., Mpls, 612-418-4046, lessons EC swing at 7 pm and WC swing at 8 pm, socialdancestudio.com. 

SALSA at Liola Le Bodega, Lake & Lyndale, Mpls., by Eliecer Ramirez, 612-240-9053, ticobaila at yahoo.com.

Has anyone tried any of these three on Mondays??:
1.  "ECLETICS ACCEPTED at Lees, dance 9-12, free, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com.

2.  "MATT PUDAS AND THE NORTH COUNTRY BANDITS" at Famous Daves in Calhoun Square, 
Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12:30, no cover, www.famousdaves.com

3. WC SWING DANCING/other?  to "LISA WENGER BAND" (blues) at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9 pm -2, no cover, minnesotamusiccafe.com. 

In Rochester:  50's & 60's  Music at BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556, 7:30-10 pm, lesson 7 pm.

TUE., APR. 24
1-4 -VARIETY DANCE PARTY (some old-tyme) at Medina, 763-478-6661.

7 pm - INTERM. American Old-Time Country Waltz  lesson by Scott Anderson stilll at Harmonies, 612-816-4446.

8 pm - "Dancin" With the Stars" TV Show, Ch. 5.

8 pm - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson at Four Seasons.

9-10+pm -  ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Four Seasons, for all levels, $2.

9:45 pm -ARG. TANGO DANCING at Lois Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls., 612-518-4915.  Bring wine and food or donate $5. (Beg. and Adv. Lessons prior at Old Arizona Studio - call her for details.)

9-11 - SALSA/LATIN MUSIC SOCIAL at  Anew, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls, (Uptown), lesson 7 pm, by socialdancestudio.com, 612-418-4046.

Try Eagles, Lee's, or Half-Time Rec for other music.

In Rochester:  Ballroom Music @ BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556, 7:30 pm, 7 pm lesson.

WED., APR. 25

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Kenwood Sr Comm., 825 Summit Av., off Hennepin and Franklin Av., Mpls., lesson at 12:15 by Monica Mohn, dance 1-3, cover unknown, 612-374-8100, (always last Wed.)

6 pm - INTERM.  American TANGO Lesson at  Dancers Studio by Scott Anderson, $15.

8 - 9 pm- BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Cinema Ballroom, $6, following paid lesson at 7 pm.

WC SWING/RUMBA, other DANCING to "The Butanes" (R & B) at Eagles, 7:30 - 10:30, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Av S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469.

COUNTRY MUSIC at The Rush, from 494 take Hwy. 61 south, take the Grange Av. exit in Cottage Grove, lesson at 7:15, dancing at 8:30, $5, heard it is now very dark in there, DJ stand is in middle of floor.

7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music at Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls. and @ Rossi's, 90 S 9th St, 612-312-2828.

8 to 9:30 pm - Interm. Level  Arg. Tango technique by Florencia Taccetti at Four Seasons, ($20 or less in pkg. per class).

7 pm - INTERM. ARG. TANGO LESSON by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls.,  please register at 612-804-3991.

9-12 -  Swing/rockabilly music at Lees, 101 Glenwood, Mpls, free swing lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491.

8:30-12:30 - VARIETY DANCING possible @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, small floor.

7:00 & 8:00 - SALSA LESSONS by James Wood at  5810 W. 36th St., On Your Toes, 952-928-7803 

Salsa Lessons 8:00 at  Twin Cities  Ballroom, 1st Class is FREE, $15 each or less, 
7166 10th. St. N. Oakdale MN 52128 (in mall next to Globe College), Kian at 651-353-2116 or Latin Dance Instructor, Momchil  Balabanov, Soul Dance, 763-300-9977, haxino at abv.bg .

THUR., APR. 26

1-3:30 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY for seniors @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.,  beg. lesson at 12:15 by Don and Trish, crowded. 

 8 pm - Our local Beyond Ballroom Dance Co.'s  Show "Spinning Wheel" at The Southern Theatre,  612-340-1725, $25 or pay as able.

8 pm - SILVER LEVEL MAMBO LESSON at Dancers Studio, $10/$15.

ROCKIN PINECONES (R & B, Zydeco, swamp pop, Cajun) with Dan Newton at  Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 8-11, $5 donation.

8:30-12:30 - VARIETY DANCING possible @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, small floor.

7-10 - EC SWING DANCE PARTY to big band @ Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191, take Kellogg Blvd. into St. Paul, turn right on Wabasha, go over bridge, young adults, crowded.

10 pm-1  - EC SWING/LINDY  PARTY @ Tapestry, Mpls.; lessons starting at 6:30, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.

MN 2007 ROCK & COUNTRY HALL OF FAME WEEKEND Apr. 26 at Metropolitan Club, next two days at the Medina, rockcountryhall.com/06show.htm.

6:30 pm - Beg. Arg. Tango lesson by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls, register at 612-804-3991.

8-9:30 - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson by Lois at Old Arizona, 29th & Nicollet, Mpls. (open to everyone), lavender door, $14, 612-518-4915.

9-12 -  ARG. TANGO MILONGA @ Matty B's, St Paul, 354 Wabasha, 651-291-0404, 8 pm-lesson, validated $2 park. in ramp next door or free on street; Andrea, 612-802-3687,  why not have dinner there first?.

9:30 - Salsa Music at Times Bar, 201 E Hennepin, Mpls, 612-617-8098.

Rhythm/Blues/jazz Music at The Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in 
Maple Grove, AND also at The Narrows, 3380 Shoreline Dr, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352.

In Rochester:  Country Dance Band at BlueMoonBallroom.net,  2030 Hwy 14 E,  507-288-0556, 7:30-10, lesson at 7 pm.

FRI., APR. 27 (4th Fri.)

7 pm -  Beg.  foxtrot/swing lesson by Scott at Summit Dance Shoppe,  on Fernbrook Ln., off 494 & 55, Plymouth, 612-816-4446.

 8 pm - Our local Beyond Ballroom Dance Co.'s  Show "Spinning Wheel" at The Southern Theatre,  612-340-1725, $25.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins (now every 4th Friday), 8-12. $8/$5, lesson at 8 pm, contact Lisa 651-278-4434 or Daniel 612-720-1587.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY with "Don Riggs Big Band" at Shakopee Ballroom, 2400 E. 4th Av, Shakopee, 8-11:30, $10, 952-445-0412, shakopeeballroom.com.

9-10 pm - BALLROOM  PARTY at Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15, paid lessons prior at 7 & 8 pm.

8:30-10:30 - BALLROOM  DANCE PARTY @ Cheek to Cheek, 8:00  lesson, 11415 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644.

WC SWING DANCE PARTY at the B-Dale Club, 2100 N Dale St, Roseville, just south of Highway 36 on Dale, 8:30-12,  lesson by Brandstroms at 7:30. $8 /$5 , 651-777-5599, mnwestcoastswingdanceclub.com

9-12 -LATIN DANCE PARTY at Cinema 

Jazz at Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com.

 LIVE JAZZ MUSIC at Matty Bs, 354 Wabasha St. Paul, 7:30-11:30, no cover, 651-291-0404, www.mattybs.com.

ROCK & COUNTRY HALL OF FAME WEEKEND at the Medina, 6 pm, $14/$16, 763-478-6661,
rockcountryhall.com/06show.htm.
7 & 8 pm - Arg. Tango Lessons at Anew, 2920 Bryant Av. S., Mpls. by Sabine and Niko, 612-418-4046.

ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP for all levels with  "TETE " RUSCONI & SILVIA CERIANI FROM BUENOS AIRES at Four Seasons, Mpls.  start tonight with lesson at 9 pm, Basic Embrace 1 "Axis of a Dancing Body -Equilibrium and Displacement", $20 includes milonga described below (other classes on Sat. & Sun. for all levels; I can send you whole schedule, entire weekend now $125).

10 -12 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA by Michael Cordner at Four Seasons, $7, wine and snacks welcome (lesson at 9 pm for $20, Tete and Silvia will do a demo. about 11 pm).

SALSA DINNER & DANCE PARTY, fundraiser for St. Jude's Children Research hospital,  Holiday Inn, Blmgtn. on 94th St, $35 includes Latin diner from 9 - 10, salsa dancing from 10:15 - 1, 612-965-2638, 952-893-0442.

"CHUBBY CARRIER  . . . "(zydeco music) at Famous Daves in Calhoun Sq., Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12, $7, www.famousdaves.com, www.chubbycarrier.com

SWING/FREESTYLE DANCING to "ROCKIN HOLLYWOODS" (50s-60s Rock) at the Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo Minnesota 55038, 8:30-12:30, $8, 651-439-5123, www.withrowballroom.com.

 7:30 - 8:45 - International Dancing at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls,  612-722-2914, requests after 8:45.

8-11 - SQUARE/CONTRA DANCING at Good Templar Hall, 2922 Cedar Av S, Minneapolis. 

In Oakdale:  
1. BALLROOM DANCING (CDs) at Twin City Ballroom, 7166-10th St N, Lesson at 9, Dance 10-11:30, bring your own partners!, $9/$5 students, 651-735-2233.

2. 6pm-2am - VARIETY DANCE PARTY @ The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Ave N., (651) 735-2400, non-alcoholic, $5, call to confirm.

In Rochester: 
1. Latin Music at BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 8-12 pm, free salsa lesson 7:30, 507-288-0556.

In LaCrosse, WI:  April 27th & 28th: COULEE COUNTRY DANCEFEST- Friday pizza party and danc, Saturday workshops, dance demos, open dancing in the evening, for pattern partners and line dancers, all star banquets on south side of LaCrosse, total package $30??, info: Pollie Evans, (715) 772-4510, evanspb at wwt.net. 
In Milwaukee:  Apr. 27 & 28 - SWINGDANCE AMERICA (formerly Midwest Swing Challenge in Oshkosh, WI), Milwaukee Hilton City Center Hotel, swingdanceamerica.com, Hotel $99/night.  Competition, social dancing weekend package $105; water park .

Check Friday's StarTribune "Scene" section for more contemporary music at bars/clubs.

SAT., APR. 28 (4th Sat.)

SPRING WORKDAY at Tapestry, 9am-3pm, help organize shelves, paint, rake, and other activities.Full lunch, beverages, and a free pass available for all.  E-mail (melissa at tapestryfolkdance.org or sign up at Tapestry, 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.

ARG. TANGO lesson for beginners 10 am at Lois Donnay, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls.612-822-8436.

ARG. TANGO WORKSHOPS: by Tete and Silvia of Buenos Aires, at Four Seasons, now $30 each-
12 to 1:30 - (All levels) Basic Embrace 2  Musicality and Rhythm,
2 to 3:30 - (interm.) Changes of Direction and Turns,
4 to 5:30 - (Interm.)  More Turns, do you know what Cadencia means?

BALLROOM/LATIN DANCE PARTY by Café Bailar Dance Club at On Your Toes big, new Retro Ballroom (5810 W. 36th Street), St. Louis Park, MN 55416.  Lesson 7:30-8:30pm.  Dance 8:30-midnight, $8/$10, park and enter in back off Yosemite Av.

5 & 8 pm - Our local Beyond Ballroom Dance Co.'s  Show "Spinning Wheel" at The Southern Theatre,  612-340-1725, $25.

VARIETY DANCE PARTY at KC Hall in Blmgtn. on American Blvd off Lyndale Av., to "Inside Out", (variety of music) 8:30-12:30, $10 in adv., 952-939-9972, then $15, dressy/business casual attire, hosted by Siztmark Ski &Social Club, Hiawatha Bike Club, TC Singles Golf Club, Matched Singles Tennis Club.

"ALFALPHA MALES" (country and variety) at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Av S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 8-12, free,$5 donation, www.alfalphamales.com.

"JACK KNIFE AND THE SHARPS" (Swing, Rockabilly) at Schooner Tavern, 2901  27th Av S, Minneapolis, 612-729-4365, 9-1, free.

ROCK & COUNTRY HALL OF FAME WEEKEND at the Medina, 1 pm , $18/$20, 763-478-6661, rockcountryhall.com/06show.htm.

SWING/FREESTYLE DANCING (TGIS singles' dance)to " MEMPHIS " at the Medina's lower level large meeting room ,763-478-6661, free waltz lesson at 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, $10, HOTLINE 
763-503-5444, www.tgisdances.com.  

LIVE JAZZ MUSIC at Matty Bs, 354 Wabasha, St. Paul, 7:30-11:30, no cover, 651-291-0404, www.mattybs.com.

"COOL DISPOSITION "(blues) at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, 9:30-1:30, free.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA with "MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA,"  fundraiser for Bright Prospects Nursery School, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2739 E 31st St., Minneapolis (1 block south of Lake St: htlcmpls.org/map.html), lesson at 7 pm, "Mandrágora" from 8 to 10, silent auction, Argentine wines and empanadas from El Gaucho for purchase,$10 minimum requested, all proceeds benefit the children; 651.645.7001 or rae8eden at hotmail.com, Bob info at mandragoratango.com, (612) 722-2554.

ARG.TANGO MILONGA at Anew Fitness Center, 2920 Bryant Av. S., Mpls., special DJ Silvia  from Buenos Aires, 9 pm - 1 am, snacks welcome, $8.(otherwise every fourth Saturday with DJ Niko Selgado for $3- $5)

In Oakdale: BALLROOM Dancing at  Twin City Ballroom, 7166-10th St N, 10-11:30, lesson at 9, $9/$5  651-735-2233, twincityballroom.com, bring dance partners.

In St. Cloud:  8-11 Ballroom Party, every Sat., Dance With Me Studio, 32  32nd Av. S, #100, mapquest.com/., free lesson at 7:30, Paul (320) 251-0601.

In Rochester:

1. Live band "2nd Opinion - Classic Rock" at BlueMoonBallroom.net.

2. BALLROOM, LATIN AND SWING DANCE at the Castle Sr. Center, 21 N. Broadway, 
Fred Reed Hall, 3rd Floor,  7:30 lesson, dance 8:30-11, www.somnusadance.org, 

SUN., APR. 29 

Arg. Tango Workshops by Tete and Silvia from Buenos Aires at Four Seasons, now $30 each:
1 to 2:30 - (Interm.) Choreography and Improvisation: Forgetting the Steps - Possible Sequences. Infinite combinations. Repetition vs Improvisation, 3 to 4:30 - (Interm.)Vals (waltz music) - Advanced concepts in Vals.

"Marty & Carla" (big band, '50s, Polka, Latin) at Hopkins VFW, 100 Shady Oak Rd, Hopkins, MN 55344, 952-938-9916, 2-5, free, last Sunday of the month through August.

Check for Polka/old-tyme BANDS at WaconiaLakesideBallroom.com, 952-442-4844 (go to Nancy's Landing first for a great brunch!).

3-7 -  Various Country bands @ Eagles Club.

NEW! BALLROOM DANCE PARTY  to  "JERRY O'HAGAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA" (14 PIECES)  with Charmin Michelle, vocalist, EVERY Sunday night from 7 to 10 pm at Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St  Clair Av, St Paul, 651-699-5910, $12/student less. 

7 pm - Our local Beyond Ballroom Dance Co.'s  Show "Spinning Wheel" at The Southern Theatre,  612-340-1725, $25.

WEST COAST AND VARIETY DANCE PARTY at new 3,000 sq. ft . Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park, 5810 W. 36th St.,  WC Swing lesson 6:30-7pm.  Dance 7-10pm, $8, parking entrance in rear off Yosemite Av.

6-9 pm -  ARG. TANGO to live "Mandragora" @ Loring Pasta Bar; 327 14th Av. SE at U of MN, then Christopher is the DJ from 9 - 10 pm; free, but why not come for dinner?

7:30-10:30pm - Blues at MN Music Café every Sunday and other nights.

6-9 - COUNTRY MUSIC at Hexagon Bar, 2600 27th Av S, Mpls, 612-722-3454 and also 6-10 pm at Hidden Haven Country Club in Cedar MN, 20520 NE Polk St., 763-434-4626, call to confirm these.

7 pm - COUNTRY MUSIC, '50s & '60s, at Sober City (476 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids), confirm 763-757-7150, soda/coffee, pool tables.

8-11 - JAZZ MUSIC @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098.

8 pm - CAJUN BANDS at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, dance lessons at 7 pm.

Check at Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN 55038, $15, 651-439-5123, www.withrowballroom.com,  

SALSA:   6-9 -Foster's, Hopkins, 952-938-0048, and 7:30 at Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Av., Mpls., lesson at 9:30, 612-333-6100 and 9:30-12 at Nochee, 500 Washington Av S, Mpls, 612-344-7000, and Liola Le Bodega, Lake & Lyndale, Mpls., by Eliecer Ramirez, 612-240-9053; and The Varsity at U of MN, 1308 4th St SE, 9-12 (2nd Sun. only.)  

SCANDINAVIAN DANCES at Good Templars Hall, 2922 Cedar Av S., Mpls, 6-9pm, bjorngjeld at juno.com, w.nisswastamman.org/sundaydance. 

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

May 4 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Summit Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, 8 -10:30, only $10, variety music and requests including co. 2-step, swing, waltz, foxtrot, Latin selections by Scott Anderson.

May 4 -  Arg. Tango Milonga in Rochester at Dahl Dance Center, 9 - 12.

May 11 - 
1. MN WC Swing Club Anniversary Dance at Murzyn Hall
2. Barn Dance in Lake Elmo. More details later.

May Weekend - midwestlindyfest at gmail.com, $125. 

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NEW!   TUESDAY DANCE PARTIES IN MAY, 8:30-9:30, and Ballroom Dance Classes by Jeff Nehrbass, World Smooth Champion and Owner of On Your Toes, in  Retro Ballroom (On Your Toes) 5810 W. 36th St, St. Louis Park, (952) 928-7803, tricia at onyourtoes.org  or  www.onyourtoes.org, $10 per 45 min. class, Walk-ins welcome, No partner required,  No pre-registration,  Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays in American and International Style, Practice Parties Tuesdays in May free with class, or $5 per person. (Get schedule from my Apr. 16 letter, from me, or On Your Toes ) 

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FLEXIBILITY AND PAIN-FREE MOBILITY COURSE taught by local champion, Brett Stepan,  INHS, ISBMS, IACCP, MBM, author of Confessions of a Fitness Renegade,  $550, brett at brettstepan.com to sign up.
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LEARN ARGENTINE TANGO FOR CREDIT! Contact Jessica Crary, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Barbara Barker Center for Dance, 500 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, 612-624-1581, 612-625-5060, 612-625-2849 Fax, crar0009 at umn.edu, http://dance.umn.edu; #1500 Argentine Tango (beginners) taught by Florencia Taccetti, assisted by Rebecca Abas, Class starts after Labor Day, 14 Mondays from 7 to 9 PM at the People's Center on 20th and Riverside. 
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SALSA Dancing/Contests:  Michael Adegoke,salsadancefiestaclub at gmail.com, 612-817-8684. 
WC SWING is always possible every night to blues music at the MN Music Cafe in St. Paul.

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