[MNDancers] Dance News Jan. 29 - Feb.4++

[Lynne Schulz]

Please scan to the end!  I will not usually list prices unless the event is over $10. Details/lessons/recommendations: lynneschulz at cpinternet.com,  952-545-2989. 

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Feb. 2 - Volunteers, spectators, and of course, competitors (all amateurs, so find a partner, registration is due Feb. 2) are needed for Star of the North Competition Feb. 16-18 at the Shakopee Ballroom, www.usadance-mn.org. Ask Sharon to send you a  volunteer form to fill out, skennedy at isd.net.  
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>From Gary Narducci: " . . .  I want to extend a sincere thank you for the support and the well wishes  . . .  I am back dancing  . . .  ( had severe clotting in my left leg.  . . 3 surgical procedures . . . bed ridden for over a month. . . very painful . . . I asked the doctor about dancing.  He said that it would be good physical therapy and would keep the circulation going. . . .  
Remember Your Friend In Real Estate. I appreciate your referrals. Cell:  (612) 840-6404 (24 Hour Confidential), e-mail: realdancer at usfamily.net, web: http://usfamily.net/web/realdancer"
[Gary also has a band that is for hire.  He plays electric guitar and sings.]

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MON., JAN. 29
"Decade Day" at Dancers Studio, wear costume from your favorite decade.

9:30-10:30 am - Latin Dance Jam starts at Aerobics Studio in Eagan Community Center, through March 12, $40, 651-675-5500  or www.cityofeagan.com.
7 pm - Beg. review ballroom 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. 

9-11 - Swing Social at Anew, 2920 Bryant Av So, Mpls, (Uptown), $3 or free if you attend the 7 pm EC Swing or 8 pm WC Swing Lesson, 612-418-4046, sponsored by www.socialdancestudio.com.

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., JAN. 30

"Lazy Tuesday" at Dancers Studio, wear pajamas or comfy attire.

1-4 - NO Variety Dance Party @ Medina.

7 pm - Interm. hustle/rumba lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies.

WHITE BEAR LAKE - NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP & WC SWING start with Jason Barnes, Intro to NC2  6:30-7:45pm, WC Swing 7:45-9:00pm, $39 each, no partner necessary, www.whitebearregistration.org, 651-,407-7501 Robyn for more info.

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.)

7:30-10 - Christine Rosholt and Beasley's Big Band (jazz, swing) at O Garas, 164 N Snelling Av, St. Paul, (651)644-3333, www.ogaras.com/.

9-11 - Salsa Social Premier at  Anew Fitness & Spa, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls, (Uptown), FREE Lesson 7 pm, by www.socialdancestudio.com, 612-612-418-4046.

9-12 - Salsa to SENSACION LATINA  at Famous Dave's, Lake and Hennepin,Mpls, crowded!

9-1 - Bluegrass./folk and rock/acoustic groups at Lee's, 101 Glenwood Mpls, 612-338-9491.

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., JAN. 31

"Potluck Day" at Dancers Studio; 6 - 9 pm, bring a dish to share.

1-4 pm - Bruce Bradley Band at Medina., 763-478-6661.

6:00 - Interm. waltz lesson by Scott Anderson @ Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15 or less. 

New! 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.

7:30 -10 pm - Mostly WC Swing ( R& B music by Butanes & Willie Murphy) @ Eagles Club.

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 - Rockabilly groups 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 - CHARLIE ROTH (country, folk, blues, rock) at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, free,  www.thenarrowssaloon.com.

9-12 -  Elvis impersonator contest at Famous Daves, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, www.famousdaves.com.

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 by Jeremy Anderson, $8/6.

THUR., FEB. 1

"FAIRY TALE DAY" at Dancers Studio, 99 N. Snelling, St. Paul, 651-641-0777, dressing as your favorite fairy tale character admired, but not required at all lessons.

1-3:30 - Ballroom Dance Party @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.,  NEW:  beg. lesson at 12:15 by Don and Trish.

8-  Interm./silver ballroom lesson @ Dancers' Studio and @ Cinema, and Interm. Arg. Tango by Lois at Old Arizona Studio.

NEW: 8 pm - Arg. Tango Fundamental Class starts at Four Seasons (through March 1) taught by Mark Jefferis, Ranja Yusuf and Pauline Oo in the absence of Florencia Taccetti.  Intermediate students are welcome to attend, 612-342-0902, www.4seasonsdance.com.

8-10:30 - ??? at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469.

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 at 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.

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 - 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 - ??? at Famous Daves, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, www.famousdaves.com.

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. 2 (1st Friday)

"CARIBBEAN DAY" at Dancers Studio, 99 N. Snelling, St. Paul, 651-641-0777, dressing in Caribbean attire is admired, but not required for the lessons and the ballroom dance party from 9-10 pm, which includes dancing and games for $15.

7 pm -  Beg. ballroom lesson tonight by pro Scott Anderson@ The Dance Shoppe, confirm at 612-816-4446.

8:30 - 12 - Country & Swing Dance at Shakopee Ballroom. Lessons 7:40 & 8:00, $7,  DJ Bob Wood, 651- 481- 0024,  bwood at mm.com,  directions at  http://www.shakopeeballroom.com/.

9-12 -Salsa 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.

8:30-10:30 - BALLROOM DANCE Party @ Cheek to Cheek ,8:00 lesson ; $8/$5, 11415 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN , 763-755-3644, www.cheektocheekdancestudio.com. 

?? at Lee's, 101 Glenwood (11th and Glenwood), Mpls, 612-338-9491,www.leesliquorlounge.com.

"Brett Michael & Western Breeze" country band is playing at the Red Fox Tavern in Lakeville.

8-12 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.

 ??? @ Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, $8, 651-439-5123. www.withrowballroom.com.

In Rochester: Latin Music by Pro-DJ Julio Conde from Guatemala at  Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 8-12 pm, free lesson 7:30, $10/8, 507-288-0556, www.bluemoonballroom.net. 

SAT.,  FEB. 3 (1st Sat.)

10 - 1 - EC Swing Workshop (first Saturdays) at Tapestry, $24/21.

8- 11 - Variety Dance at Harmonies Dance Center (10726 France Ave S), Bloomington.  Rumba lesson by Brett & Melissa Stepan 7:30, DJ: David Olson,  $8/$6, by Metro Dance Club.

DINNER DANCE at the Women's Club in Minneapolis, by the Suburban-Winterset Dance Club, $89/couple, contact Thue Rasmussen, 651-917-0075 for details.

9-1 - Arg. Tango Milonga at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin Av, enter in alley, by David Rost.

9-12:30 - EC SWING DANCE Party @ Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls, lesson 8:30, Charmin Michelle Combo, $10/$8, 612-722-2914.

8:30 - 12:30 - "Powerhouse" at Medina, (freestyle/swing, TGIS Singles dance), $12, HOTLINE 763-503-5444, www.tgisdances.com, 

Jazz Music at Matty B's, 354 Wabasha St, St. Paul, 651-291-0404. 

"Brett Michael & Western Breeze" country band is playing at the Red Fox Tavern in Lakeville.

In St. Cloud:  8-11 Ballroom Dance Party, every Sat., DANCE WITH ME STUDIO,  32  32nd Av. S, #100, St. Cloud, http://www.mapquest.com/., free beg. lesson at 7:30, Paul (320) 251-0601.

In Rochester:  Live Band at Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 Hwy 14 East, www.BlueMoonBallroom.net  507-288-0556, 8-11,  DJ music after 11, lesson 7:30-8pm, $10/8.

SUN., FEB. 4 (SuperBowl Sunday)

10-2 - BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave's, Calhoun Sq., Lake and Hennepin, Mpls,  free, confirm first, www.famousdaves.com.

1:30-5:30 - "Country Polkateers"at www.WaconiaLakesideBallroom.com.

3-7 - Country band @ Eagles Club.

Feb. 4 - NO Rebels WC Swing Dance.  It will be Feb. 11.

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.

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.

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:
Mon., Feb. 5 - Guest coach Glenis Dee will be at Dancers Studio, St. Paul.

Fri., Feb. 9 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at The Dance Shoppe, 2800 Fernbrook Ln, Plymouth, southwest of the 494 & 55 intersection across the street from Wendy's, 8-10:30 pm, $10, hosted by pro Scott Anderson, 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net.



Feb. 23 - Stepan Showcase at Harmonies. 

Feb. 25 - FREE Dance (ballroom/old-tyme), 1-6 pm, L. Olsen Band and Wally Pikal, at www.waconialakesideballroom.com.



Mar. 30 - "Mandragora" at Shakopee Ballroom.

Apr. 20-28 - Swing/Hustle/Line Dance Camp & Cruise to the Bahamas with Jason Barnes & Erica, dancejamcruise.com. or 1-800-228-3304 or email carol at uniquecruiseandtravel.com. 

July 12 - 14 - Twin Cities Open Ballroom Dance Competition at Sheraton South, Blmgtn.


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VARIETY/OLD-TYME/POLKA MUSIC:  subscribe to "Music & Dance News" online at www.herald-journal.com to find out where all the bands are playing around Minnesota.
IRISH DANCING :  contact karenski at usfamily.net for schedule in Twin Cities and in Northfield.

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LESSONS and VENUE INFO.: 
You may want to SAVE THIS INFO. below as I will probably print it out only the first week of each month

New listing:  Tom_ Larson_beginnersdancestudio at yahoo.com, 612-371-0300, 2717 E 42nd. St., Mpls. and also in Hudson, WI.

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 (top pros Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael, and Nathan Daniels also use this studio for instruction).

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, (WC Swing & other), 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, 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.Tom_ Larson_beginnersdancestudio at yahoo.com, 612-371-0300, 2717 E 42nd. St., Mpls. & Hudson, WI
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