[MNDancers] Dance News Feb. 5 - 11
Lynne Schulz
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.Com
Mon Feb 5 18:10:54 EST 2007
Please scan to the end! I will not usually list prices unless over $10. Get details/lessons list/recommendations: lynneschulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989.
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SYMPATHY: The mother of Dorothy Bergh passed away last week. Condolences can be sent to dbergh at fredlaw.com or 13900 - 79th Ave No, Maple Grove, MN 55311.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!: Feb. 8 - Rob Bolstad
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Cinema Ballroom has a new schedule featuring some advanced lessons starting tonight. You can receive a quarterly E-Letter from them also. info at cinemaballroom.com, http://www.cinemaballroom.com, 1560 St. Clair Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105, 651-6 99-5910
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Volunteers are needed for Star of the North Competition Feb. 16-18 at the Shakopee Ballroom. Volunteering gives you a free admission to a session. Here are the shifts:
Friday 5:30 PM - 12, Saturday 8 AM - 1,Saturday Afternoon 1:30- 6, Saturday Evening 7:30 -12. Send your info. to SOTNvolunteers at USADance-MN.org or call Mike Jones, 651-225-4222.
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Debbie Johnson, a ballroom dancer, has a new healthy-natural-gourmet food restaurant : The Golden Chalice, 7810 Market Blvd., just west of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, 11-8 on M-Th, 11-9 on F & Sat. (She was recently smashed in her car by a semi-truck on 35W.)
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MON., FEB. 5
a.. 7:30 - Beginners Ballroom Review at Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, St. Paul, (park. ramp next door) with dancing to follow, by Scott Anderson, (instead of at The Dance Shoppe.)
b.. 7 & 8 pm - Interm. American tango ballroom lessons @ Dancers Studio
c.. 7-10 - Open Practice Time @ Harmonies.
d.. 7:30 - Square Dancing at Eagles Club.
e.. 9-11 - "SWING SOCIAL" at Anew Fitness, 2920 Bryant Av S., Mpls, 612-418-4046, lessons are NC 2 -step at 7 pm, WC swing at 8 pm, by www.socialdancestudio.com.
f.. In Rochester: Ballroom (easy listening) Music at Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, $8/6, www.BlueMoonBallroom.net , 507-288-0556, 7:30-10 pm, lesson 7 pm.
TUE., FEB 6
a.. 1-4 -Variety Dance Party at Medina, 763-478-6661.
b.. 7 pm - Interm. ballroom lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, 612-816-4446.
c.. 8 pm- NEW: WC Swing "Hot Moves" series starts at Harmonies, $50 or less for 4.
d.. 8 pm - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls. (enter in alley).
e.. 9-10+pm - Arg.Tango Practica for all levels at Four Seasons.
f.. 10 pm -Arg. Tango Dancing at Lois Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls., 612-518-4915. Bring wine and food or donate $5. (Lessons prior at Old Arizona - call her.)
g.. 7:30 - "Beasley's Big Band" (mostly EC swing) at O'Garas, Snelling Av., s. of 94, St. Paul.
h.. 7 pm - Jazz??? - Mary Cay Stone followed by a tribute to Sarah Vaughn & Johnny
Hartman with Lori and Debbie at Times Bar, Mpls.
i.. 9-11 - SALSAL SOCIAL at Anew Fitness & Spa, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls, (Uptown), Lesson 7 pm, by www.socialdancestudio.com, 612-612-418-4046.
j.. 9-1 - Music by JAM SUMMIT & JUDS NEW HARMONY at Lee's, 101 Glenwood Mpls, 612-338-9491, free.
k.. In Rochester: Ballroom Music @ Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 507-288-0556, ww.bluemoonballroom.net, 7-10 pm, lesson 7-7:30 pm by Fred Astaire, $8/$6.
WED., FEB. 7
a.. "America's Ballroom Challenge" (OHIO STAR BALL) PBS, Ch. 2; one hour each Wed., 7 pm, ending on Feb. 28. Also check on Thursdays,7 pm, Ch. 17.
b.. 6:00 - Interm. hustle/mostly tango ballroom lesson by Scott Anderson @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 or less.
c.. 8-9:30 - Night Club 2-step Workshop at ANew Fitness & Spa, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls, (Uptown) by www.socialdancestudio.com, 612-612-418-4046.
d.. 7:30 -10 - Mostly WC Swing (R& B music by "Butanes" & Willie Murphy) @ Eagles Club.
e.. 8-9 pm - Ballroom Dance Party @ Cinema, lesson at 7 pm for $15.
f.. 8:30-12:30 - Danceable music at Mancini's, 531 W 7th S, St Paul, 651-224-7345.
g.. 9-1 - AL SUBOLA QUARTET featuring Nate Dungan of "Trailer Trash " at Lees, 101 Glenwood (off 11th Street in Downtown Mpls.), free swing lesson 8-8:45, 612-338-9491.
h.. 7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music @ Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls. and @ Rossi's, 90 S 9th St, 612-312-2828.
i.. 8:30-1 pm - Country 2-Step @ The Rush, Cottage Grove, 7359 S W Pt Douglas Rd, (Grange Av. exit off Hwy. 61), lesson at 7:15; 651-458-0636, $5 .
j.. 9-12 - Salsa/Latin Music @ La Bodega, 3001 Lyndale, $6, food til 9:30.
k.. 8:30-12:30 - Blues/rock music at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, free, www.thenarrowssaloon.com.
l.. In Rochester: EC & WC Swing Music at Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, www.BlueMoonBallroom.net, 507-288-0556, 7:30 -10 pm, lesson 7pm,$8/6.
Thur., Feb. 8
a.. 1-3:30 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk., beg. lesson at 12:15 by Don and Trish.
b.. 7 pm - "America's Ballroom Challenge" (OHIO STAR BALL) PBS, Ch. 2; one hour each Wed., ending on Feb. 28. Also check on Thursdays, Ch. 17.
c.. 8-9:30 - Arg. Tango Lesson (Beginners/Adv. Beg.) ,Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin Av., Mpls., enter in alley, by Mark Jefferis, Ranja, and Pauline, $15 each, students 20% off. Intermediates are welcome to attend, 612-342-0902, www.4seasonsdance.com.
d.. 8 - Interm./silver mambo ballroom lesson @ Dancers' Studio.
e.. 8 - Interm. Arg. Tango by Lois at Old Arizona Studio, 29th & Nicollet, Mpls (open to everyone).
f.. 9-12 - Arg. Tango Milonga Del Corazon @ Matty B's, St Paul, 354 Wabasha, 651-291-0404, 8 pm-beg.class free for diners; $5 for walk-ins, park next door for $2 (get stub stamped at bar)or free on streets, just milonga - $3, Andrea,612-802-3687.
g.. 8:30-12:30 - Danceable Music @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345.
h.. 7-10 - EC Swing to big band @ Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha St S, St Paul, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191.
i.. 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.
j.. 8:30-12:30 - WC & EC Swing music @ Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lk (off Hwy 81), Maple Grove, free, www.thenarrowssaloon.com. and also on Co. Rd. 15 in Navarre.
k.. 8-11 - FAUX PLAYBOYS (Zydeco/Cajun) at Eagles Club, Minneapolis (25th and 25th) 612-729-4469, $5 donation.
l.. 9:30-1:30 - T ALBERT LLOYD AND THE KINGPINS (blues toned rock and R & B) at
Decoys, 1022 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 952-935-7718.
m.. 9-1 - CALAMITY JEAN (country) at Lees, 101 Glenwood (off 11th St, Mpls,) $4, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com.
n.. 9:30 - "Salsa del Soul" at Times Bar, 201 E Hennepin, Mpls, 612-617-8098,
o.. In Rochester: Country Music at Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, www.BlueMoonBallroom.net, 507-288-0556, 7:30-10, lesson at 7 pm.
FRI., FEB. 9 (2nd Fri.)
a.. 7 pm - Beg. ballroom lesson by pro Scott Anderson@ The Dance Shoppe, 612-816-4446.
b.. 8 - 10:30 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at The Dance Shoppe, 2800 Fernbrook Ln, Plymouth, southwest of the 494 & 55 intersection across the street from Wendy's, $10, hosted by pro Scott Anderson, 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net.
c.. 8:30 - 12 - BALLROOM/LATIN VALENTINE PARTY by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at On Your Toes, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park, take W. 36th St. exit off Hwy. 100., lesson at 7:30.
d.. 9-10 pm - BALLROOM PARTY at Dancers Studio, $15, paid lessons prior at 7 & 8 pm.
e.. 9-12 -VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Cinema, 1560 St. Clair Av, St. Paul, lesson at 8, $15/10 lesson and party; $10/$6 party only, 651-699-5910, www.cinemaballroom.com.
f.. 8:30-10:30 - BALLROOM Party @ Cheek to Cheek, 8:00 cha cha lesson; 11415 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644, www.cheektocheekdancestudio.com.
g.. 7-11 - HANK THUNANDER VARIETY BAND at the Polish American Club, 1003 Arcade Street, St Paul, 651-774-6748.
h.. 8:30 - WC SWING PARTY@ B'Dale Club on Dale St. south of Co. Rd. B, Roseville, lesson at 7:30, potluck appetizers/treats 10:00, by MN WC Swing Club, Jim 651-777-5599.
i.. 8-11 - CLASSIC BIG BAND & NOSTALGICS VOCALS at Marian KC Hall, 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington, 952-888-1492, S of I-494 and W of Lyndale (mostly EC swing/foxrot).
j.. 8-12 - Live Jazz @ Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, park. ramp next door.
k.. 9-12 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, enter in alley, $7, wine and snacks welcome., 612-342-0902.
l.. 9:30-12 - DVD Release Party for "The Twin Cities Hot Club"(Jazz) at Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com.
m.. 6pm-2am - Variety Dance Party @ The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Ave N., Oakdale, MN (651) 735-2400, non-alcoholic, $5, call to confirm.
n.. 9-1 - ALFALPHA MALES (country/variety) at Schooner Tavern, 2901 - 27th Ave
S, Minneapolis, 612-729-4365.
8:30-12:30 - "Killer Hayseeds" (pop country) @ Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, $8, free country dance lesson by Skip and Diane at 7:30, $8, 651-439-5123.
8-11 - Square/contra Dancing at Good Templar Hall, 2922 Cedar Av S, Minneapolis.
o.. In Rochester: Latin Music at Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 8-12 pm, free lesson 7:30, $10/8, 507-288-0556, www.bluemoonballroom.net.
SAT. FEB. 10 (2nd Sat.)
a.. 7-11 - DANCING HEARTS UNDER THE STARS: Triune Hall, 1898 Iglehart Av., St. Paul, two blocks E. of Fairview, one block N. of Marshall, (close to Dancers Studio), $7, cha cha, rumba, salsa, EC swing, dance lessons, nice wood floor, view of stars, soft drinks/snacks, wine permitted, Gibson glbatch at earthlink.net.
b.. VIENNESE BALL at Cinema, formal event, live music by Jerry O'Hagan and Orchestra, hors d'oeuvres, reception 7 pm, lesson 7:30, dancing and presentation 8-11;reserved seating in advance for $50 incldues table for four up front, red rose, free drink tickets; general admission/student prices also, 651-699-5910, www.cinemaballroom.com.
c.. BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at St. Richard's, 7540 Penn Av S, Richfield, must bring partner, first timers free, lesson at 7:30 in waltz or salsa, 8:45 - dancing, 10:00 refreshments and short meeting, $40 a quarter, by Aqua Gliders Dance Club, 612-869-3062, 763-205-5589.
d.. 8:30-12 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Polish Amer. Club, 1003 Arcade St,
St Paul, 651-774-6748, lesson at 7:30, by 3M Dance Club.
e.. 9-12 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins, live music by "Mandragora," lesson at 8, poptluck treats, elections, by Tango Society of MN.
f.. 8-12 - Jazz Music at Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, St. Paul, 651-291-0404.
g.. 8-11:30 - MARDI GRAS PARTY with RIVERSIDE RAMBLERS (Cajun ) and the FAUX PLAYBOYS (Zydeco/Cajun) at Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Av S, Mpls,
612-338-2674, lesson at 7:30, $12, www.thecedar.org.
h.. 9:30-1:30 - MARDI GRAS KICKOFF PARTY with EVERETT SMITHSON (blues, zydeco) at Inn Kahoots, 45 Hamel Rd in Hamel (Medina), 763-478-6070.
i.. 8:30 pm - Valentine Dance with 70's, 80's , disco music @ Medina.
j.. 8;30-12:30 - "MONARCH BAND" (mostly EC swing and freestyle dancing; a TGIS Singles dance) at the Marian KC Hall, 1114 W American Blvd, Bloomington, 952-888-1492, S of 494 and W of Lyndale, nightclub 2-step lesson at 7:30, $12, www.tgisdances.com.
k.. 8-12- "ALFALPHA MALES" (country/variety) at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St,
Minneapolis (25th and 25th ) 612-729-4469, $5 donation.
l.. In St. Cloud: 8-11 Ballroom Party, every Sat., Dance With Me Studio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, http://www.mapquest.com/., free lesson at 7:30, Paul (320) 251-0601.
m.. In Rochester: Live swing/jazz band at Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 8-11, DJ after 11, lesson 7:30, $10/8, www.BlueMoonBallroom.net 507-288-0556.
n.. In Rochester: SWINGIN VALENTINE DANCE with 27TH STREET GOLD DANCE BAND at Castle Sr. Center, 21 N. Broadway, Reed Hall, 3rd Floor, 8-11, $10/$8, formal /semi-formal attire, www.somnusadance.org, 507-358-0126.
o.. In Mankato: 8 pm - "White Sidewalls" at Kato Ballroom, dinner at 6:30, $30, or $10 dance only. (507) 625-7555.
SUN. FEB. 11 (2nd Sun.)
a.. 10-2 - BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave's, Calhoun Sq., Lake and Hennepin, Mpls, free, confirm first, www.famousdaves.com.
b.. 3-7 - Country band @ Eagles Club.
c.. 5 pm - Meeting to reorganize KREWE DE WALLEYE (Cajun/Zydeco organization), Half Time Rec 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, all are welcome.
d.. 7 -10:30 pm - PAJAMA WC SWING DANCE PARTY by TC Rebels at Harmonies. Wear your favorite or funniest pj's (OPTIONAL, but you could win a prize!).
e.. NEW! 7:30-11 - "SWING PARTY" (2nd Sundays) at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls. (enter in alley), free lindy hop lesson at 6:30, $5, www.PazazDance.com.
f.. 6-9 - Arg. Tango to "Mandragora Orchestra" @ Loring Pasta Bar; 14th Av. SE & 4th St. SE, Mpls.; good tango CD music by Christopher during breaks and after 9 until 10 or later.
g.. 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.
h.. 7 pm - Country music, '50s & '60s,Sober City (476 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids) 763-757-7150, soda, coffee, power drinks, pool tables.
i.. 8-11 - Jazz Music @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, free, 612-617-8098.
j.. 9-12:30 - PARISOTA HOT CLUB (Django Reinhardt-acoustic style
swing jazz ) at Kitty Cat Klub, 315 14th Av SE, Dinkytown, Mpls, www.parisota.com.
k.. 8-11 - TWIN CITY PLAYBOYS (Cajuncountry ) at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245,$5.
l.. SALSA: 6-9 -Foster's, Hopkins; and 7:30 @ Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Av., Mpls., lesson at 9:30, $8, 612-333-6100 and 9:30-12 @ Nochee, 500 Washington Av S, Mpls, $5, 612-344-7000, www.nochee.com or check at The Varsity at U of MN.
m.. SCANDINAVIAN DANCES at Good Templars Hall, 2922 Cedar Av S.,
Mpls, 6-9pm, bjorngjeld at juno.com, w.nisswastamman.org/sundaydance.
n.. Look for old-tyme music at www.WaconiaLakesideBallroom.com.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Feb. 14 - Jeff Nehrbass, local dance champion and instructor from On Your Toes Dance Studio will be performing on PBS television (7:00 pm.) Tune in!
Feb. 16 - 18
STAR OF THE NORTH AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCE COMPETITION at The Shakopee Ballroom, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, 952-445-0412, (off 169, go west on 101, pass Valley Fair, turn left or south on Shenandoah), $1 - $10, come support your local dance friends! BRING YOUR OWN FOOD! www.usadance-mn.org, Mike Youngdahl, 651-699-4857 or e-mail to ek865 at aol.com.
Schedule
FRIDAY:
5:30 PM Registration & Sign-up
6:30 PM - Midnight - Competition and General Dancing
SATURDAY:
7:30 AM Registration, Sign-up and Practice Time
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Competition and Dancing
1:00 PM Lunch Break (BRING YOUR OWN FOOD)
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Competition and Dancing
8:00 PM - Midnight - Competition and Dancing
SUNDAY :
10, 11, 12 - Concurrent dance seminars by top coaches
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Blues Music for WC Swing Dancing: almost every night at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699.
Folk Dancing: Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 612-722-2914.
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