[MNDancers] Dance News Jan. 15 - 21++
Lynne Schulz
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.Com
Mon Jan 15 15:00:34 EST 2007
Please scan to the end! Most lesson info. is also there.
Details/recommendations: Lynne, lynneschulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989.
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Happy Birthday!: Jan. 15 - Tom Nyberg, Happy Anniversary!: Jan. 14 - Scott and Amy Anderson
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Volunteers, spectators, and of course, competitors (all amateurs) are needed for Star of the North Competition Feb. 16-18, here at the Shakopee Ballroom, www.usadance-mn.org
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MON., JAN. 15
7 pm - Beg. rumba lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, Blmgtn., $10, 612-816-4446.
7 & 8 pm - Interm. ballroom lessons @ Dancers Studio and WC Swing @ Cinema, $15
7-10 - Practice Time/Open Floor @ Harmonies, $5.
8:30-11:30 - Variety Dancing to good country band at Eagles Club, 25th & 25th., Mpls., 612-729-4469, donation please.
TUE., JAN. 16
1-4 - Variety Dance Party with live band (some old-tyme) @ Medina, Hwy 55, 763-478-6661.
7 pm - Interm. EC swing lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, $10.
6:15 - Rhythm hip technique class #1 by champion, Tony Dovolani @ Cinema, $15.
9 - Rhythm hip technique class #2 by champion, Tony Dovolani @ Cinema, $15.
9-10+pm - Arg.Tango Practica (8 pm - Interm. Lesson) @ Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls. (enter in alley).
10 pm -Arg. Tango Dancing at Lois Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls., 612-518-4915. Bring wine and food or donate $5.
9-1 - Country, folk, bluegrass Band @ Lee's, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, dance, free, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com.
9-1 - AL SUBOLA (rockabilly) at Lee's, swing lesson 8pm, free, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com.
9-12 - DEE MILLER BAND (blues - mostly WC Swing) at Famous Daves, Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin, Mpls, no cover, www.famousdaves.com.
8:30-12:30 - CHARLIE ROTH (country, blues, rock) , Narrows North, 9375
Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, 8:30-12:30, free, www.thenarrowssaloon.com.
Ballroom Music Every Tuesday @ Blue Moon Ballroom in Rochester, www.bluemoonballroom.net
WED., JAN. 17
6:00 - Interm. quickstep lesson by Scott Anderson @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 or less.
7 - EC Swing Class by champion, Tony Dovolani @ Dancers Studio, $15, available for private lessons, 99 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul, MN 55104, 651.641.0777, www.dancersstudio.com.
7:30 -10 pm - Mostly WC Swing (good R& B music by The Butanes) @ Eagles Club.
8 - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson @ Four Seasons by Florencia, $20.
9:30 - Arg. Tango Practica open to all @ Four Seasons, $3; deadline to get discount for weekend workshop is tonight.
8-9 pm - Ballroom Dance Party @ Cinema, $6, $5 if you take lesson at 7 pm for $15.
8:30-12:30 - Danceable music at Mancini's, 531 W 7th S, St Paul, 651-224-7345, www.mancinis.com., small dance floor.
7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music @ Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls. and @ Rossi's, 90 S 9th St, 612-312-2828.
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, now $5 for everyone.
9-12 - Salsa/Latin Music @ La Bodega, 3001 Lyndale, $6, food til 9:30 (Has anyone gone??)
8:30-12:30 - R & B at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81)
Maple Grove, free, www.thenarrowssaloon.com.
EC & WC Swing Music @ www.BlueMoonBallroom.net in Rochester.
THUR., JAN. 18
1-3:30 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.
8- FREE LESSON and Practice Time TO NEWCOMERS @ Dancers Studio.
8- Interm./silver ballroom lesson @ Dancers' Studio and @ Cinema and Int. Arg. Tango @ Lois Donnay's.
6:15 - Smooth technique class #1 by champion,Tony Dovolani @ Cinema, $15, call 651-699 -5910.
9- Smooth technique class #2 by Tony @ Ciinema
8-11 -"Mr. Rowles (R & B Music??) @ The Eagles Club, 25th & 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 t bar), free on streets, just milonga - $3, Andrea,612-802-3687.
8:30-12:30 - Danceable Music @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345 (small floor).
9:30-12 - Latin Music @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com.
9-12:30 - COOL DISPOSITION - GET OUT OF TOWN FUNDRAISER (blues) at Famous Daves in
Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, $3, www.famousdaves.com,
7-10 - EC Swing to big band @ Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha St S, St Paul, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191, $7.
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 - STOCKCAR NAMED DESIRE (blues, jazz, swing and rockabilly for )WC & EC Swing) @ Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lk (off Hwy 81), Maple Grove, free, www.thenarrowssaloon.com. and also on Co. Rd. 15 in Navarre.
9-1 - Two bluegrass/country groups at Lee's ,101 Glenwood (11th
Street and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9-1, $4, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com.
7:30-10 - Country Night Featuring: Sisters & Co. ,Free Lesson 7:00 @ www.bluemoonballroom.net in Rochester.
FRI., JAN. 19 (3rd Friday)
7 pm - Beg. rumba lesson by pro Scott Anderson@ The Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, $10.
7-10:30 -Variety Dance Party: Lifetime Fitness, 14600 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville. $10, 7:00 - Lesson, complimentary drinks, by Sondra Chan, Sondra at GottaDanceNOW.com , www.GottaDanceNOW.com, 612-868-3344, Future dates: 2/16 3/16 4/20 5/18.
8-12 - Night Club Dance Party at Cinema, 1560 St. Clair Av, St. Paul, $10/$6 students,
by Jason Barnes, 651-699-5910, www.cinemaballroom.com.
8:30-10:30 - BALLROOM DANCE Party @ Cheek to Cheek ,8:00 waltz lesson ; $8/$5, 11415 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN , 763-755-3644, www.cheektocheekdancestudio.com .
9-10 pm - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15, paid lessons at 7 & 8
Nothing at Shakopee so far this weekend. www.shakopeeballroom.com.
8-12 pm- Live Jazz @ Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, park. ramp next door
6:30-10:30 - Jazz by C. Rosholt at Dakota County Music Cafe, Nicollet Av S and Co Rd 42, Burnsville, MN.
9:30-12 -Dance Music by MARK AND FRANCINE at Times, 201 E Hennepin
Ave, Mpls, 612-617-8098, 9:30-12, free www.timesbarandcafe.com.
10-1 - ZAMBONI JOYRIDE (jazz, latin, pop music with DAN NEWTON) at Clubhouse Jaeger, 923 Washington Av N, Minneapolis, 612-332-2686, www.daddysqueeze.com.
6pm-2am - Variety Dance Party @ The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Ave N., Oakdale, MN (651) 735-2400, non-alcoholic, $5, call to confirm.
9-12:30 - EC SWING DANCE at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, lesson at 8:30,$10/$8 , 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.
8-12 - Freestyle/EC swing dancing (singles dance) to COCKTAIL STEVIE . . . at Guardian Angel Center, 8260 Hudson Blvd, Oakdale, 651-738-2223, lesson 7:30, $15, www.tgisdances.com, HOTLINE 763-503-5444.
9 pm - Mostly EC Swing by Gary Narducci's Band @ Scoop's, 482 -114th Av NW, Coon Rapids, (763) 757-7600. Gary (612) 840-6404, realdancer at usfamily.net, http ://usfamily.net/web/realdancer.
8-12:30 - ALFALPHA MALES (country/variety) at McClay VFW, 311 W. 84th
St, Bloomington, 952-854-1296, free, www.alfalphamales.com.
??? @ Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, $8, 651-439-5123. www.withrowballroom.com.
9:00- Arg.Tango Workshop starts @Four Seasons,guest coaches; Musicality (all levels class) tonight, $20 includes milonga. All 5 classes by Jan.17 = $100, Single classes by Jan. 17 = $25, all classes after Jan. 17 = $125/$30; contact Andrea 612-802-3687.
10-12 - Arg. Tango Milonga by Michael Cordner and 11 pm Performance by Tomas & Noel @ Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin Av. (enter in alley),$7/$5, 612-342-0902, www.mntango.org, www.4seasonsdance.com.
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SAT., JAN. 20 (3rd Sat.)
Arg. Tango Workshop @ Four Seasons by TOMAS HOWLIN & NOEL STRAZZA: 12:00 - 1:30 Paradas & arranques (beg/Int), 2:00 - 3:30 Cadencias: mastering quality & changes of direction (Int), 4:00 - 5:30 Turns: technique & dynamics (Int-Adv); see above.
12-1 pm - Interm. Cha Cha session continues at Cheek to Cheek, 11415 Foley Blvd, Coon Rapids Jan. 20,27 & Feb 3, $40, Monica Mohn, 612-874-0747.
7-11 - DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA @ The Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, Fernbrook Ln. off 494 & 55, all dance clubs participating, all kinds of music in all four studios, lessons, snacks, $8.
8:00 - 12:30 - Variety Dance @ Harmonies, B.Y.O.B, pop & water available, cups, ice provided. $7 - DJ Bob Wood 651 481 0024 or bwood at mm.com - directions at http://harmonies.tcrebels.com/h-calendar.htm.
9-12:30 - "Mandragora Arg. Tango Orchestra" @ Eagles Club, 25th & 25th, Mpls. for Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser, lesson at 8, sugg. donation $20, great for listening and dancing, tango demo., cash bar. silent auction.
8-11 - ARG. TANGO NIGHT at The Black Dog, 308 Prince St, St. Paul 651-292-9746,
DJ music and beg.lesson by David Gardner 7:30, $3, www.mntango.org, www.mndance.com, Lois at 612-822-8436.
7-11 -Blue State Ball with ALFALPHA MALES (country/variety), Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 612-331-1800, appetizers, cash bar,about $20, semi-formal dress preferred,sponsored by AirAmerica Radio (Janet Roberts,long-time dancer,lawyer, political candidate)and her sister,Carolyn. www.airamerica.com.
8-11:30 - NEW RIVERSIDE RAMBLERS CAJUN DANCE, Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Av S, Mpls, 612-338-2674, lesson at 7:30, $9/$7 students, www.thecedar.org,
9-11 - SATURDAY EVENING DANCE (CDs) at Twin City Ballroom, 7166 10th Street N,Oakdale, Lesson at 8, $9/$5, also dancing here Fri. night but suggest you bring partners, 651-735-2233, www.twincityballroom.com.
Jazz Music @ Matty B's, 354 Wabasha St, St. Paul, 651-291-0404.
9-12 - CLUB SWING at Heartbeat Studios, 7661 W 145th St, Apple Vall., WC swing lesson 8-9 by Todd Paulus and Joy Davina, $15, dance only $10, www.socialdancestudio.com.
9-12:30 - DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS (Blues, American Roots, and New Orleans music) at
Schullers Tavern, 7345 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley 763-545-9972; $3.
8-11 - St. Cloud Variety Ballroom Dance Party, now every Saturday, $6, DANCE WITH ME STUDIO, 32 32nd Ave. S, Suite 100, St. Cloud. Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/., FREE BEGINNER LESSON at 7:30, Information: Paul (320) 251-0601.
8-10 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY (CDs) in Hudson, WI at Phipps Center, 109 Locust St, 2nd floor, Lesson 7:30, $10 casual dress, free parking, 612-371-0300, call to confirm .
8-12 - Big Band @ BlueMoon in Rochester, Lesson 7:30, 2030 Hwy. 14 E, $10/8, 507-288-0556, www.bluemoonballroom.net.
7-11 - Mad Cow Band at the Dalbo Town Hall, variety of dance music-old time waltzes and polkas, soulful gypsy tunes, old rock 'n roll, lesson at 6:30 by Demi Miller, $9, between Cambridge and Princeton. Amy at (763) 389-1536, asabrina at ecenet.com , www.amysabrina.com.
SUN., JAN. 21
Arg. Tango Workshop @ Four Seasons continues: 12:30 - 2:00 Milonga Neats & Beats ( all levels,)
2:30 - 4:00 Ganchos & wraps (Int/Adv)
10-2 - BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave's, Calhoun Sq., Lake and Hennepin, Mpls, free, www.famousdaves.com.
3-7 - Country band @ Eagles Club.
7 pm - WC Swing Dance Party by TC Rebels at Harmonies, free lesson at 6:30, potluck, free to members, otherwise $10.
$10/$6, 952-941-09066-9 - Arg. Tango to "Mandragora" @ 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.
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 pm - Country music, '50s & '60s,"Sober City" (476 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids) 763-757-7150, soda, coffee, power drinks, pool tables.
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 .
Salsa Dancing: 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.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
JAN. 26 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Shakopee, Bob Benham's Little Big Band, 8-11, (I have danced to this band - it is fine.)
Jan. 26 -Winter Ball featuring the Rockin'Hollywoods(mostly EC swing)8:30-12:30,Cha Cha lesson 7:30,Fridley VFW,1040 Osbourne Road,763-780-3694,$10
Jan.28 - Variety Dance and Chocolate Buffet(MS Fundraiser) 2-5 PM @ Harmonies. Lesson and music by Jason Barnes. Suggested donation $20.00. Sponsored by Jen Paycyga "50 Mile Walker" along with the TC Rebels.
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NOT LISTED ABOVE, but is ongoing:
Intl./Folk/Contra Dancing: get calendar from Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.
Blues Music for WC Swing Dancing almost every night at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne,
St. Paul, 651-776-4699, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com.
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Harmonies Dance Center will lose its lease at the end of March. If you know of a suitable dance space, contact Caroline 763-566-6874. The portable wood floor can be installed in a new facility.
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FOUND: women's beige Supadance shoes, call Lynne, 952-545-2989.
FOR SALE: black dance shoes and gold dance shoes, 952-545-2989.
FOR SALE: Competition Latin dresses- Deep Purple asymetric size 8/10 latin/rhythm dress, never worn, $350, and sexy black short stretchy latin/rhythm dress with multi-colored shimmers, size 6-8, $75.00, Janet 763 389-9038.
-Check ads at the end of the "Dancin' Times" newsletter (www.usadance-mn.org ) for used dance costumes.
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TRAVEL- Lois Donnay will take a group to Buenes Aires for Tango in March. Tangofest on Maui (Hawaii), Feb. 20-25, www.tangofestmaui.com. (Sugar daddies: I'm available.)
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LESSONS -
On Your Toes Studio's Tues.and Thurs. group classes are cancelled. Salsa is on Wednesdays.
Prior Lake - Argentine Tango lessons start on Jan. 17 by Lois Donnay. Her metro Tues. and Thurs. classes are back at Old Arizona studio. Also new: Tuesdays 7:30 -Beg. EC & WC Swing Classes, www.mndance.com.
Argentine Tango: Sabine Ibes and Niko Selgado are now teaching on Friday nights, Niko 612-226-4479 or sabine at ibeslandscaping.com.
Try tap dancing @ Four Seasons, belly dancing @ Cheek to Cheek, hula @ Tapestry.
You may want to SAVE THIS INFO. below as I may not print it out every week!
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, (mostly WC Swing), Caroline 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. White Bear Lake and metro - Jason Barnes, 952-835-9887, 612-414-4095.
16. Argentine Tango: Steve Lee,612-729-5306(& ballroom); Lois Donnay, 612-822-8436; Dan Larson, 612-804-3991; Florenica Taccetti, 612-871-9651 (not til April '07); Sabine & Niko, 612-226-4479;Javier Bucher, 612-331-5618; Ralph Tutilla, 651-578-0156; also Four Seasons.
7. S.A.T. (Singles) Mon., 7:30 pm Lenox Ctr., St. Louis Pk. and Tues. at Medina, 952-930-0867.
18. Check comm. educ. programs through your school district, fitness centers, and borrow videos from libraries!
19. Plymouth, Paul Botes and Donna Edelstein, www.time-to-dance.com, 763-557-6004.
20. Owatonna - Duayne Wincell , 507-451-5346.
21. Lois Donnay, 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. , 612.822.8436, www.mndance.com.
22. St. Louis Park Lenox Ctr. - beg. ballroom lessons start by Dean Constantine Jan. 23, 952-476-4044, 952-928-6442, www.slpcommunityed.com.
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