[MNDancers] DANCE NEWS Apr. 30 - May 6++

Mon Apr 30 15:11:52 CDT 2007

DANCE NEWS Apr. 30 - May 6++
I am not listing all lesson info. every week, so just contact me if you need it. 
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989.   

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DID YOU MISS THESE LAST WEEKEND??
1.You can still go May 3-6 - THIRD ANNUAL 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., right off of 35W in downtown Mpls., 612-340-1725, $25/$50, seating is limited due to small theatre, even if you are not a ballroom dancer, this is wonderful entertainment, invite non-dancers also, park in Holiday Inn ramp around the corner, eat at TownHall Brewery next door.
2.  Live Orchestra at Cinema on Sunday Nights with Charrmin Michelle, a great vocalist.  I sent out a flyer about this. Also, a new country/rockabilly band is at MN Music Cafe. See below under "Sunday." 
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Man Needed for Smooth Dance Formation Team and Women for Women's Formation Team at Cheek to Cheek in Coon Rapids, bronze level or greater proficiency preferred or quick learner, 763.755.3644, cheektocheekdancestudio at hotmail.com or website is cheektocheekdancestudio.com. 

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The May 2007 issue of the "MN Dancing Times" is now online or look for it in the dance studios. 
http://www.usadance-mn.org/Newsletter/SubmitanArticle/May2007Issue/tabid/121/Default.aspx

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MON., APR. 30
7 pm -   Beginning Country 2-step and Swing lesson by Scott Anderson at Harmonies (yes, lessons continue there through 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. level ballroom lessons @ Dancers Studio

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.

Salsa Dance Competition Grand Finale at Babalu, 11pm, $5.00, Bachata dance contest will start next week running for 8 weeks, Michael Adegoke, 612-817-8684 .

NEW!  Arg. Tango Following Class for Men, 8:30, Just Drop In, Men only, $10, Lois Donnay, 3142 1st Av S., Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612.822.8436, www.mndance.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., MAY 1
1-4 -VARIETY DANCE PARTY (some old-tyme) at Medina, 763-478-6661.

7 pm - INTERM. FOXTROT lesson by Scott Anderson stilll at Harmonies, 612-816-4446.

NEW!!  DANCE PARTY, 8:30- 9:30, in  Retro Ballroom (On Your Toes) 5810 W. 36th St, St. Louis Park, off Hwy. 100 take W. 36th St. exit., (952) 928-7803, tricia at onyourtoes.org  or  www.onyourtoes.org, preceded by Ballroom Dance Classes by Jeff Nehrbass, World Smooth Champion and Owner of On Your Toes, 7:00 -Silver level Amer. Waltz,  7:45-Silver level  Rumba, $10 per 45 min. class,  party free with class or $5. 

WEST COAST SWING CLASSES BASIC BEGIN at Harmonies, 4-week series from 8:00 - 9:30 PM.  Registration begins at 7:30.$36/$50; Memberships available at the door for $50.

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.)

VARIETY DANCING to Christine Rosholt, Vocalist ,with Beasley's Big Band, 7:30 to 10, O'Gara's,164 N Snelling Av,St. Paul, MN 55104, south off 94, (651)644-3333, ogaras.com

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 Club, 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., MAY 2

6 pm - INTERM.  MAMBO 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.

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.

THUR., MAY 3
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. 

NEW! 7:30 Silver level Intl. Standard Waltz & Quickstep by Champion, Jeff Nehrbass at On Your Toes.

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

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

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.

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

FRI., MAY 4 (1st Fri.)

VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Summit Dance Shoppe, 8 - 10:30 pm, on Fernbrook Ln., just off 494 & 55, Plymouth, requests taken: co. and NC 2-steps, swing, smooth and Latin ballroom music, only $10, by Scott Anderson, 612-816-4446.

SPRING DANCE AND MIXER to "Danny's Reasons" (probably freestyle and swing dancing) at Zuhrah Shrine Center and Harrington Mansion, 2450 Park Av S, Minneapolis, enter through the mansion on Park Av, 8:30 - 1:00AM, free parking, dressy attire, cash bar, late evening snacks,$20,sponsored by the Calhoun Curling & Cricket Club, calhouncurlingparties.com.

8 pm - Our local Beyond Ballroom Dance Co.'s  Show "Spinning Wheel" at The Southern Theatre, 1420 Washington Av., just off 35W in downtown Mpls.612-340-1725, $25.

 ??? at Shakopee Ballroom, 2400 E. 4th Av, Shakopee, 8-11:30, $10, 952-445-0412, shakopeeballroom.com. Nothing on website as of April 30.

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.

9-12 -CLUB SALSERO salsa dance party presented by Joy Davina; salsa, merengue, bachata, cha cha, samba, and rumba music, CLASS AT 8, $15 for class and party, $10 for only party at Cinema Ballroom, ST. Paul. 

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.

7 & 8 pm - Arg. Tango Lessons at Anew, 2920 Bryant Av. S., Mpls. by Sabine and Niko, 612-418-4046.

8:30 - 11:30 -  International Music Band,  "The Niks," at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls,  612-722-2914, lesson at 7:30, $10/$8.requests after 8:45.  

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.

2.  Arg. Tango Milonga in Rochester at Dahl Dance Center, 9 - 12. ( I have directions/details.) 

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

SAT., MAY 5 (1st Sat.)

VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes Dance Center (5810 W. 36th St., St. LouisPark (off Hwy. 100 take the W. 36th St. exit); entrance at back lot accessed from Yosemite Ave. ,  8 - 11 pm, lesson at 7:30, by MetroDanceClub, $7, metrodancers at yahoo.com, Ann 651-699-8832, first Saturday of month.

5 & 8 pm - Our local Beyond Ballroom Dance Co.'s  Show "Spinning Wheel" at The Southern Theatre,  612-340-1725, gala evening - $50, includes champagne, special performance by Sally Rousse, etc. 

EC SWING DANCE PARTY at Tapestr ,7:30-12:30, with "Vic Volare Orchestra", always first Friday., tapestryfolkdance.org, 612-722-2914.

SWING/FREESTYLE DANCING (TGIS singles' dance) to free lesson at 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, $10, various locations, 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.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9-1, by David Rost, $7, 612-342-0902, wine/snacks welcome.

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  "Swing Street" - Big Band, Swing, Smooth Music at BlueMoonBallroom.net.

SUN., MAY 6

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

NEW! 7:30-10:30pm -  COUNTRY/ROCKABILLY MUSIC by "MEMPHIS & THE MEANTIMES " at MN Music Café, 499 Payne Av., St. Paul, every Sunday, $5, nice sized (triangular) dance floor, (blues on other nights)

WEST COAST SWING DANCE PARTY by TC REBELS,  Free ½ hour lesson at 7:00 and the dance is from 7:30-10:30 The lesson will be taught by Caroline Olson, music provided by Erica Berg.

3-7 pm -  Various Country bands @ Eagles Club.

Bands often at Hopkins VFW, 100 Shady Oak Rd, Hopkins, MN 55344, 952-938-9916, free.

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

6-10 pm -  ARG. TANGO @ Loring Pasta Bar; 327 14th Av. SE at U of MN, NO live "Mandragora" this week as the band is on tour, but Christopher Everett will provide excellent music; free, but why not come for dinner?

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,  nothing on website as of April 30.

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

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.)  

NO dances at Good Templar Hall.  It has been sold.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Monday, May 7 - "BECKY THOMPSON AND OLD SCHOOL" will be returning to Lee's on Mondays; please everyone, buy beverages (even club soda with lime or cranberry juice is good) and snacks at the bar and tip the band, so we don't lose it again!!.

May 11 - 
1. MN WC Swing Club Anniversary Dance at Murzyn Hall, 520 Mill St NE, Col. Hts, 7:30-12
2.  BALLROOM/LATIN DANCE by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at The Retro 
3. "Mandrágora Tango Orchestra" at Cedar Cultural Center, 8-12:30, 416 Cedar Av, Mpls., thecedar.org,
free lesson at 7 by Sabine Ibes, traditional tango recordings between sets. 

4.Barn Dance in Lake Elmo. Details:  ngdetwiler1 at mmm.com.

May  - midwestlindyfest at gmail.com, $125.

July 12-14 - Twin Cities Open Dance Competitiion, Mpls. South Sheraton, 612-816-4446.

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SALSA Dancing/Banquet/Contests:  often at Babalu's and Foster's DanceSport; 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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