[MNDancers] Dance News Jan. 22-28
Lynne Schulz
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.Com
Mon Jan 22 17:33:54 EST 2007
Please scan to the end! I will not list prices unless the event is over $10. Details/lessons/recommendations: lynneschulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989.
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Funeral: Wife of Bob Raskob, owner of Medina Ballroom. Geri's funeral will be Tue., Jan. 23, 3 pm at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, 155 Co. Rd. 24, Medina. Visitation is Mon., Jan. 22, 5 - 8 pm (7 pm prayer service) and also Tuesday, 2 pm, at Holy Name. Obituary in Sun., Jan. 21 "StarTribune."
Happy Birthday!: Jan. 17 - Elaine (nee: Parker) Boergerhoff; Jan. 22 - Tom Nyberg.
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Volunteers, spectators, and of course, competitors (all amateurs, so find a partner) are needed for Star of the North Competition Feb. 16-18, here at the Shakopee Ballroom, www.usadance-mn.org or ask Sharon to send you a volunteer form to fill out, skennedy at isd.net. (I can't seem to open WordPad items.)
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Harmonies new location will be at Eagles Club in Mpls. starting in April until a permanent facility can be found.
Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins now has a larger dance floor, new paint & carpeting . . . . . . .
Social Dance Studio is doing a lot of lessons/dance parties in various locations around the metro area. Some listed below -
Regarding your concerns about the crowded venue for The Snowball: I talked to Donna Edelstein - it was an unexpected crowd, it must be kept to a one-day event, next year tables may be removed . . . .
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MON., JAN. 22
7 pm - Beg. cha cha lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, Blmgtn., 612-816-4446.
7 & 8 pm - Interm. ballroom lessons @ Dancers Studio and WC Swing @ Cinema, $15.
7-10 - Open Practice Time @ Harmonies.
8:30-11:30 - Variety Dancing to Becky's good country band at Eagles Club, 25th & 25th., Mpls., 612-729-4469, not the first Monday, donations please.
FAIRLY NEW! 9-11 - Swing Social at Anew, 2920 Bryant Av So, Mpls, (Uptown)
Free if you attend the 7 pm EC Swing or 8 pm WC Swing Lesson: 612-418-4046, sponsored by www.socialdancestudio.com.
TUE., JAN. 23
1-4 - Variety Dance Party, live band (some old-tyme) @ Medina, 763-478-6661.
7 pm - Interm. Viennese waltz lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies.
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. (Lessons prior at Old Arizona - call her.)
9-12 - Salsa to SENSACION LATINA at Famous Dave's, Lake and Hennepin,Mpls, crowded!
9-1 - ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE at Lee's, 101 Glenwood Mpls, 612-338-9491.
9-1 - DAVE BURKHART (acoustic guitar) at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul,
651-488-8245.
Ballroom Music @ Blue Moon Ballroom in Rochester, www.bluemoonballroom.net
WED., JAN. 24
1-3 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Kenwood Sr. Comm., lesson at 12:15 by pro Monica Mohn, 825 Summit, Mpls., 612-374-8100, (last Wed. of month)
6:00 - Interm. cha cha lesson by Scott Anderson @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 or less.
7:30 -10 pm - Mostly WC Swing ( R& B music by Butanes & Willie Murphy) @ Eagles Club.
NEW! Night Club 2-Step: Beg. Level 2 at 7 pm, practice at 8 pm, interm./adv. at 8:30 at Eagles Club by Duayne and Cindy, (507) 451-5346, $42 for 5 more weeks.
NEW! Salsa Workshop 8-9p at Twin Cities Ballroom, 7166 10th St N - Oakdale, MN 55128 (In the Oakdale Mall next to Globe College.) by www.socialdancestudio.com staff.
8 - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson @ Four Seasons by Florencia, $20.
9:30 - Arg. Tango Practica open to all @ Four Seasons, $3.
8-9 pm - Ballroom Dance Party @ Cinema, lesson at 7 pm for $15.
8:30-12:30 - Danceable music at Mancini's, 531 W 7th S, St Paul, 651-224-7345.
9-1 - THE WEARY BOYS (country from Austin TX) at Lees, 101 Glenwood (off 11th Street in Downtown), Mpls, free swing lesson 8-8:45, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com.
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.
8:30-12:30 - Tim Housner Band (R & B ??) at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81)
Maple Grove, www.thenarrowssaloon.com.
9-12 - STOCKCAR NAMED DESIRE (blues, jazz, swing, rockabilly) at Famous Daves, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, www.famousdaves.com.
EC & WC Swing Music @ www.BlueMoonBallroom.net in Rochester.
THUR., JAN. 25
1-3:30 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk., NEW: lesson at 12:15.
8- Interm./silver ballroom lesson @ Dancers' Studio and @ Cinema and Interm.. Arg. Tango by Lois at Old Arizona Studio and Dan Larson at his home.
8-10:30 - ROCKIN PINECONES (Rand B, Zydeco) at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, donation, www.daddysqueeze.com
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.
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, 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.
9-12 -STEELING DAN at Famous Daves, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, www.famousdaves.com.
7:30-10 - Country Night, Free Lesson 7:00 @ www.bluemoonballroom.net in Rochester.
FRI., JAN. 26 (4th Friday)
7 pm -NO lesson tonight by pro Scott Anderson@ The Dance Shoppe, Plymouth.
NEW! 7-8 pm - East Coast Swing Workshop at Twin Cities Ballroom,7166 10th St N - Oakdale, (In the Oakdale Mall next to Globe College.) by www.socialdancestudio.com staff.
8-11 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Shakopee, Bob Benham's Little Big Band, (I have danced to this band - it is fine.), www.shakopeeballroom.com.
9-12 -LATIN Dance Party with "Salsabrosa"at Cinema, 1560 St. Clair Av, St. Paul, lesson at 8, $15/10 students lesson and party; $10/$6 party only, 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.
8:30 - WC Swing Dance Party @ B'Dale Club on Dale St. south of Co. Rd. B, Roseville, lesson at 7:30, potluck appetizers/treats about 10:00, sponsored by MN WC Swing Dance Club, $8/$5, Jim 651-777-5599
6:30-8:30 - Variety Dancing to "Finn Hall" at Kramarczuk's 215 E. Hennepin Av. Mpls, 612-379-3018, great food, dance space, family friendly,$2,Ralph Tuttila (plays mandolin), www.finnhall.com, www.kramarczuk.com.
10-1 - DADDY SQUEEZE TRIO (musette, forro, tango, swing) with DAN NEWTON) at Clubhouse Jaeger, 923 Washington Av N, Minneapolis, 612-332-2686.
10:30 -1 - THE DOLLies (country/bluegrass) at Lee's, 101 Glenwood (11th
Street and Glenwood), Mpls, 612-338-9491,www.leesliquorlounge.com.
Brett Michael & Western Breeze country band is playing at the Red Fox Tavern in Lakeville.
8:30-12:30 - Winter Ball with"Rockin' Hollywoods," ,7:30 Cha Cha lesson, Fridley VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763.780.3694,Smoke Free, $10,Hotline: 651.493-9658, www.havinaballllc.com
8-12 pm- Live Jazz @ Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, park. ramp next door
9:30-12 -Dance Music at Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, 9:30-12, www.timesbarandcafe.com.
6pm-2am - Variety Dance Party @ The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Ave N., Oakdale, MN (651) 735-2400, non-alcoholic, $5, call to confirm.
8:30-12:30, CLASSICS (freestyle and swing, TGIS Singles dance), Atlantis Ballroom, 2200 Hwy 10, Mounds View, 763-784-7350, $12, www.tgisdances.com.HOTLINE 763-503-5444.
??? @ Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, $8, 651-439-5123. www.withrowballroom.com.
9-12 - Arg. Tango Milonga by Michael Cordner @ Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin Av. (enter in alley),$7/$5, 612-342-0902, www.mntango.org, www.4seasonsdance.com.
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9:30-12 - DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS (Blues, American Roots, and New Orleans music) at
The Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 612-617-8098.
Dancing at Blue Moon in Rochester, 2030 Hwy. 14 E, 507-288-0556, www.bluemoonballroom.net and also 8:30-11 - BALLROOM, LATIN,SWING DANCE at the Castle Sr. Center, 21 N. Broadway, Reed Hall, 3rd Floor, Rochester, 7:30 lessons, www.somnusadance.org, dressy/casual attire, alcohol-free and smoke free.
SAT., JAN. 27 (4th Sat.)
1:30-2:30p - Bachata Lesson at ANew, 2920 Bryant Ave So, Mpls, MN (Uptown) by www.socialdancestudio.com staff.
4-6 pm - Hustle Workshop @ Cheek to Cheek.
7:30 - Arg. Tango to Blues (lesson) @ Lois Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls.
8:30 - 12 - Ballroom/Latin/Swing Dance Party @ On Your Toes, 5810 W 36th St., St. Louis Park, take 36th St. exit off Hwy. 100, by Cafe Bailar Dance Club, lesson at 7:30.
6-11 - NORDIC BALL with several bands such as Finn Hall at CSPS Sokol Hall, 383 Michigan St, St Paul, above the Glockenspiel Deli, grand march at 7:30, $18 in advance /$20 at the door, Geri Eikaas, 952-470-9016, or check made out to Det Norske Folkedanslaget and a self-addressed, stamped return envelope to: Geri at 2763 Ches Mar Farm Road, Excelsior, MN, 55331
8-11 - Ballroom/Variety Dance at Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins by Chinese Amer. BR Assoc., lessson at 7, Daniel 612-720-1587, danlai888 at gmail.com or Shannon 6510230-8901xin9264 at hotmail.com.
9:30-12 - Tango Milonga at Anew 2920 Bryant Ave So, Mpls, MN (Uptown) by www.socialdancestudio.com. 9:00pm Lesson - All Level Styling, Munchies included.
9-12 - NOt Confirmed yet: MILONGA at the Cinema Ballroom, Snelling and St. Clair,St. Paul, www.cinemaballroom.com or email rebecca at 4seasonsdance.com.
8-12 - Havin' a Ball Singles Dance: Impromptu Ball, no dance lesson. City Lights Band (freestyle and swing? dancing) at N St. Paul American Legion, 2678 E 7th Ave, North St. Paul, 651.777.3708, $10, Smoke free. Hotline: 651.493-9658, www.havinaballllc.com.
"Brett Michael & Western Breeze" country band in Lakeville at the Red Fox Tavern.
8-12 - ALFALPHA MALES (country/variety) at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St,
Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, $5 donation, www.alfalphamales.com.
Jazz Music @ Matty B's, 354 Wabasha St, St. Paul, 651-291-0404.
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.
8-12 - Band Steve Books & WHISTLIN' SAUSAGES - Classic Rock, Country@ BlueMoon in Rochester, Lesson 7:30, 2030 Hwy. 14 E, $10/8, 507-288-0556, www.bluemoonballroom.net.
SUN., JAN. 28
10-2 - BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave's, Calhoun Sq., Lake and Hennepin, Mpls, free, www.famousdaves.com, then for dessert continue on to the -
2-5 - Variety Dance and Chocolate Buffet (MS Fundraiser) @ Harmonies. Lesson and music by Jason Barnes. Suggested donation $20.00. Sponsored by Jen Paycyga "50 Mile Walker" along with the TC Rebels. (LET'S GO! Can I bring a doggie bag?)
1-7 pm - CHMIELEWSKI FAMILY BAND and BAREFOOT BECKY at the Withrow Ballroom,
12169 Keystone Avenue North, Hugo Minnesota 55038, $15 door/$13 in
advance, 651-439-5123, www.withrowballroom.com
3-7 - Country band @ Eagles Club.
6-9 - 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.
7-10 - Dance Party (mostly WC swing?) in honor of Leslie Koepke's birthday @ Harmonies. (EVERYONE IS WELCOME even if you don't know Leslie!), free, no gifts.
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:
Week of Jan. 29 - Theme Week @ Dancers' Studio - something new and fun each night!
Stepan Showcase on Friday, February 23rd at Harmonies.
Twin Cities Open Ballroom Dance Competition - July 12-14 @ Sheraton South, Blmgtn.
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LESSONS and VENUE INFO. -
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, request info. at 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. www.SocialDanceStudio.com. - Mpls., St. Paul, Apple Vall., B'Ville, 612-418-4046
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.
17. S.A.T. (Singles) Mon., 7:30 pm Lenox Ctr., St. Louis Pk. and Tues. at Medina, 952-930-0867.
18. Comm. educ. programs through school districts, 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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