[MNDancers] DANCE NEWS July 8 - 14

[Lynne Schulz]

DANCE NEWS July 8-14 from LynneSchulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989. Contact me for lesson info. I  support all instructors. If recommending this list to friends, I need name, add., zip, ph. #, plus e-mail add., please. 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to : Jud Wingo - July 11, other July -  Lois Carlson, Shirley Carroll, Barb Johnson, Patty Johnson, Harold Mathews, Donald Meinhardt, Phil Taft, Jack Zimmer.  

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July 12-14 - Twin Cities Open Competition, Sheraton on Hwy. 100 & 494, ballroom, swing, Latin, Argentine tango, NC 2-step, etc., come to watch, participate in dance workshops; generally, smooth dances are on Thur., solo performances on Thur. eve., rhythm on Fri., intl. standard style on Sat., champion/professional performances and some dancing for audience on Fri. & Sat. evenings, $10 for day sessions, $20 for Thur. or Fri. eve., $35 for Sat. eve., 952-892-3650, schedule/exact times under "registration" on the website at twincitiesopen.com, annual event by champion pros Scott and Amy Anderson. The Friday session will now start at 7:00 A.M.! (For those of you who asked, yes, I will be doing waltz on Thurs. late afternoon, Arg. tango solo on Thur. eve., WC swing on Fri.  My mom, Bernice Mattke, 81, after heart surgery and two artificial knees, will also waltz on Thurs.!!  
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JASON BARNES, champion WC swing/co. 2-step dancer, also Nightclub 2-step/ballroom instructor, will be in town this weekend.  He'll teach group classes on Fri. & Sun. (see below) and is available for private lessons.  dancewithjzone at hotmail.com.


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July issue of "Dancin' Times" is ready:  get at a local studio or here:  
http://www.usadance-mn.org/Newsletter/July2007Issue/tabid/123/Default.aspx
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MON., JULY 9

CHA CHA , beg. lesson, 7 pm, at Harmonies, $10, by Scott Anderson, 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net.

EC SWING adv. technique lesson at 7 pm and interm. silver FOXTROT LESSON at 8 pm at Dancers Studio.

SWING/RUMBA to blues band at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Mpls., 7:30-10:30, 612-729-4469.

VARIETY DANCING to "BECKY THOMPSON AND OLD SCHOOL" at Lee's (11th St. & Glenwood, Mpls. 612-338-9491), 8:30-11:30, please buy beverages/snacks and tip the band.

"SWING SOCIAL" at Anew, 2920 Bryant S., Mpls, 612-418-4046, 9-11 pm, lessons EC swing at 7 pm and WC swing at 8 pm, socialdancestudio.com. 

SWING/CHA CHA to "LISA WENGER" & others (blues) at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, (turn onto Payne off of W. 7th St.), 651-776-4699, 9 pm -2, no cover, minnesotamusiccafe.com.

SALSA at Liola Le Bodega, Lake & Lyndale, Mpls., 9:30, by Eliecer, confirm at 612-240-9053, ticobaila at yahoo.com and at Babalu's, contact Michael Adegoke, 612-817-8684.


TUE., JULY 10

DEADLINE for articles and photos for the August issue of "Dancin' Times."  Please note new email address for editor: annelatourelle at comcast.net.

POSSIBLE DANCING  to MINNEAPOLIS POPS ORCHESTRA at Northrop Plaza, U of MN, 84 Church St. SE, Mpls, 612-624-2345, 12-1, free.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY to "Bill and the Drifters" at Medina,1-4 pm, 763-478-6661.

SWING/LATIN/ARG. TANGO?? to BLUES by "Bruce A.Henry Band" at MN History Ctr. 345 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, outdoors, lesson 6:30 by Kevin Johnson of Twin Cities Steppers, music 6:30-8.

SWING/FOXTROT to "The Classic Big Band" in Osseo at Boerboom Park, 7 - 8:30 pm.

SALSA/LATIN dancing to "Cyril Paul and Calypso Monarchs" at Parkers Lake, Co. Rd. 6, Plymouth, 7 pm, 763-509-5205. 

NIGHT CLUB 2-STEP LESSON, interm. level, 7 pm, still at Harmonies, by Scott Anderson, 612-816-4446.

WC SWING, interm. drop-in lesson, 7 pm, at Eagles back room, beginners series at 8 pm, by TC Rebels.

SWING/RUMBA  to "JAY BEE . . .ROUTINE . . .JELLY BEAN . . . (blues) at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9-2, no cover,minnesotamusiccafe.com.

CAJUN/COUNTRY/SWING MUSIC by various groups at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (at 25th Av.) 612-729-4469,7:30-10:30,$5 donation. CALL TO CONFIRM THIS.

ARG. TANGO, INTERM. LESSON, 8 pm at Four Seasons, then PRACTICA, 9-10.

ARG. TANGO DANCING, 9:45-12, at Lois Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls., 612-518-4915.  Bring wine or food or $3. (Beg. & interm. lessons are held prior at the Old Arizona Studio.)

SALSA/LATIN SOCIAL, 9-11pm,  at  Anew, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls, (Uptown), lesson 7 pm, by socialdancestudio.com, 612-418-4046.

Blues Music at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9:30-2, free, minnesotamusiccafe.com.

ADV. INTERNATIONAL DANCING with Mary and Dan Garvin at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls, lessons 7:30; requests 8:30-10:30pm, $6/$4 members FMI: 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.

In Stillwater:  COUNTRY/SWING  to "POP WAGNER" in Lowell Park, 651-439-4001, market starts at 4, music 7:30, movie at 9, free, www.summertuesdays.com.


WED., JULY 11
SWING/LATIN dancing possible to "AXIS MUNDI "(Contemporary World Beat Jazz) outdoors at Northrop, U of MN, 84 Church St. SE, Mpls, 612-624-2345, 12-1.

AMERICAN TANGO silver level lesson by top pro, Shinya McHenry, at Dancers Studio, 6 pm, $15.

SWING/latin dancing possible??  to "CASABLANCA ORCHESTRA"  at Redstone, 8000 Eden Rd, Eden Prairie, 952-903-9500, 9-1.

SWING/FREESTYLE to "ROCKIN'  HOLLYWOODS" at Vadnais Heights  Comm. Park, 6:30.

PRACTICE TIME at Harmonies, 7 - 10 pm., $5, bring your own music/player.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, 8-9 pm, at Cinema, $6, following paid lesson at 7 pm.

POSSIBLE DANCING to "DEBBIE DUNCAN" at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30, 612-230-6475, cement area. 

POSSIBLE DANCING  to "VIC TEDESCO ORCHESTRA" 7 pm, Wolfe Park, St. Louis Park, on Monterey off Excelsior Blvd, 952-924-2567, cement area 25 X 10.


BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, 8-9 pm, at Cinema, $6, following paid lesson at 7 pm.

ARG. TANGO interm. lesson 7 pm, by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls., register at 612-804-3991.

ARG. TANGO interm. lesson  by Florencia at Four Seasons, 8-9 pm, $20, and by Niko & Sabine at Anew Fitness.

CO. 2-STEP/SWING/CHA CHA at The Rush, Cottage Grove, from 494 go so. on Hwy. 61, take the Grange Av. exit, 651-458-0863, Bob Wood reports that lighting is brighter, volume lower, floor cleaner.

WC SWING/RUMBA to "Butanes" at Eagles Club, 7-10 pm, 2507 25th St, Mpls.,(at 25th Av.),612-729-4469.

WC SWING/OTHER???  to "Drucilla . . ." at MN Music Cafe,499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699.

JAZZ  MUSIC at Times Bar, 7:30-10:30, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls.
 

CO. 2- STEP/SWING/VARIETY to "Als Rockabilly Quartet" at Lees, 101 Glenwood, Mpls, 9-12, swing lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491.


SALSA at LIOLA , 9:30-12, $6, corner of Lake St. & Lyndale., Mpls.

TWIN CITIES OPEN DANCE COMPETITION registration opens 8 pm, scheduled times for each dancer available under "registration" on website at twincitiesopen.com or get paper program at Sheraton on Hwy. 100 & 494.

THUR., JULY 12

TWIN CITIES OPEN DANCE COMPETITION starts at 10 am, Sheraton on Hwy. 100 & 494.
(see paragraphs above).

BALLROOM PARTY, 1-3,  for seniors @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.
 
SWING DANCING to "Red Rock Swing Band" at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30, 612-230-6475, cement area. 

AMERICAN TANGO, bronze/silver level lesson, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm, $15.

NEW!  EC SWING LESSON Intermediate, July 12 & 26, by Monica Mohn at Cheek to Cheek in Coon Rapids,$10, 612-874-0747.

EC SWING/LINDY PARTY @ Tapestry, Mpls.; 10pm - 1 am, lessons starting at 6:30, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls, tapestryfolkdance.org. 

ARG. TANGO MILONGA from 4 - 7 pm at new Picosa Restaurant, 65 Main St. S.E., #143, Mpls., Riverplace, take the Hennepin Av. bridge over the river from downtown Mpls. and turn right, patio entrance on the river side, park.ramp is on the east, large wood dance floor, $10 includes glass of wine.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Matty B's, St Paul, 354 Wabasha, 651-291-0404, 9-12 for $3, beg.lesson at 8 for $5 or free for diners, Andrea, 612-802-3687, park. ramp next door.

EC SWING DANCE PARTY to big band @ Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 7 - 10 pm, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191, take Kellogg Blvd. into St. Paul, turn north on Wabasha, go over bridge, mostly young adults, crowded.
 
WC SWING to "TONY SIMS BAND" (blues; ladies night) at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9:30-2.
 
ZYDECO/CAJUN at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Mpls., (at 25th Av.) 612-729-4469, 8-10:30, $5 donation.

SALSA/LATIN Band at Times Bar, 201 E Hennepin, Mpls, 612-617-8098, 8:30 pm.
 
VARIETY DANCING @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 8:30-12:30, small floor, also on weekends.
 
RHYTHM/BLUES/JAZZ MUSIC at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81), Maple Grove, AND also at The Narrows, 3380 Shoreline Dr, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352. 

COUNTRY/SWING dancing possible at Lee's (11th St and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9-1, $5, 612-338-9491.

SWING/OTHER dancing possible at Schooner Tavern, 2901 - 27th Av S, Minneapolis, 612-729-4365, 9-12.

IN WHITE BEAR LAKE:   MARKETFEST - bands at 2 stages, food, downtown,  6-9.
 
 
FRI., JULY 13 (2nd Friday) 
TWIN CITIES OPEN DANCE COMPETITION starts 7 a.m., Sheraton on Hwy. 100 & 494 (see paragraph above).  Gary Narducci's swing band will play late in the evening.

FREE MUSIC - Noon today til noon Saturday, Peavey Plaza,downtown Minneapolis, 1111 Nicollet, "GYPSY MANIA"   (3-3:45, south stage),"New Riverside Ramblers" (cajun) play 4:00-4:45 p.m., Christine Rosholt at 10 pm, other jazz singers late, for others see www.minnesotaorchestra.org/sommerfest/peavey.html.

NO LESSON at Summit Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, 7 pm, by Scott Anderson, $10, 612-816-4446. 

NO CAFE BAILAR DANCE PARTY TONIGHT to support TCO.                                    

BALLROOM  PARTY at DancersStudio, St. Paul, 9-10 pm, $15, paid lessons prior at 7 & 8.

WC SWING PARTY@ B'Dale Club on Dale St. south of Co. Rd. B, Roseville, INT/ADV. WC SWING LESSON AT 7:15 BY JASON BARNES, dancing 8:30-12, potluck appetizers/treats about 10:00, sponsored by MN WC Swing Dance Club, NEW #: Joanie 651-484-4562, 612-625-6818.

Confirm this:  VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Cinema, 1560 St. Clair Av, St Paul, 8-9 lesson, dance 9-12, $15 for lesson and party, $10 for party only, 651-699-5910, cinemaballroom.com.

VARIETY DANCING to "MARK & FRANCINE " at Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098. 

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9:30-12:30, by Christopher Everett, $7, wine and snacks welcome.

COUNTRY/SWING DANCE PARTY to "Marcene & Honky Tonk" at Shakopee Ballroom, 8-12.

SWING/FOXTROT to "The Classic Big Band" at KC Marian Hall, Blooomington,  952-888-21492, 8-11, dinner available.

 
WC SWING???  to "'Kurt Jorgenson" at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9-2.

COUNTRY 2-STEP to "PAIGE POYER AND MLC BAND" at the Medina, 763-478-6661, 8:30-12, $7.
 
COUNTRY/SWING  to "The Darlene Nelson Band"at the Crystal VFW (5222 56th Ave N), 8:30pm.

COUNTRY/SWING TO "FRONT PORCH ...PIGS" (at 7) and ??? (at 9) at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (at 25th Av S ) 612-729-4469, 7-12, $5 donation.

COUNTRY/SWING to "KILLER HAYSEEDS"at Floyds, 1758 Arboretum Boulevard, Victoria, 
MN 55386, 952-443-9944, 8-12:30, $10.

WC SWING/RUMBA possible to "THE BROTHERS CURTIS" (blues) at the Schooner, 2901 - 
27th Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-729-4365, 9-1, free.

SWING/LATIN?? dancing to "AXIS MUNDI" (Jazz) at St .Anthony Main - Tuggs Courtyard, Main Street SE in Mpls, 7:30-10:30, free, www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml, www.glenhelgeson.com.

CONTRA/FOLK/ INTL. Dance at Tapestry, 612-722-2914, tapestryfolkdance.org.,8-11 p.m. $9 / $7.

In Oakdale:  
VARIETY DANCE by SOS, 1417 Helmo Av N, Oakdale  55128, 651 735 2400, west coast lesson at 8, Dance to follow, $5, do requests, non alcoholic bev. on sale, large dance floor, CONFIRM: Ken D 612-723-7097, sosrecoveryroom.org.

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

SAT., JULY 14 (2nd Sat.)

TWIN CITIES OPEN DANCE COMPETITION, Sheraton on Hwy. 100 & 494 (see paragraph above).


SALSA/LATIN dancing to "THE NEW PRIMITIVES "at Peavey Plaza,downtown Minneapolis, 1111 Nicollet, 5:30-7:45pm and 9:45-11:45pm, free.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA by Tango Society of MN (TSoM) at Matty B's, 354 Wabasha, St. Paul, lesson at 8, music 9 - 1, 651-291-0404, park. ramp next door.

VARIETY DANCING with "MARK STILLMAN AND FRANCINE ROCHE "at  Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098.


WC SWING/other possible to "PROPHETS OF SOUL" (R n B) at Saint Anthony Main Plaza, Main Street SE 
in Mpls, 7:30-10:30, free.

WC SWING/RUMBA to "COOL DISPOSITION "(blues) at Schooner, 2901 27th Av S, Mpls, 612-729-4365, 9-1, free. 

SWING/FREESTYLE DANCING to "Monarchs" (TGIS Singles Dance open to all) at Medina, 763-478-6661, free nightclub 2-step lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-12:00, $10, tgisdances.com.

SWING/FREESTYLE  to "Rockin' Hollywoods" (a Havin' a Ball Singles 2007 Biker's Ball open to all), at North Air Banquet Hall, 6831 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 55432, 763-572-8993, 7:30 lesson, 8:30-12:30 dancing, $12, havinaballll.com, havinaball at comcast.net.

LIVE MUSIC??? at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis,612-729-4469, 8-12,$5 donation.

SWING/ CO. 2- STEP?? to "JACK KNIFE AND THE SHARPS" at FridleyCrabHouse, 6161 N Highway 65, Fridley, 763-571-3444, 9:30-1.

COUNTRY/SWING music by "GEOFF ELVEE BAND," "LAZY IKE AND THE DAREDEVILS" at Floyds, 1758 
Arboretum Boulevard, Victoria, MN 55386, 952-443-9944, 8-12:30, $7. 

CONTRA DANCE at tapestryfolkdance.org, 7:30-11:30.

In Oakdale: DANCE PARTY by SOS, 1417 Helmo Av N, 651 735 2400, west coast lesson at 8, Dance to follow, $5, DJ does requests, non alcoholic bev. on sale, large dance floor, CONFIRM, Ken D 612-723-7097, sosrecoveryroom.org.

In St. Cloud:  BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, every Sat.,8 - 11,  Dance With Me Studio, 32  32nd Av. S, #100, mapquest.com/., free lesson at 7:30, Paul (320) 251-0601.

SUN., JULY 15

"Spaghetti Western String Co." 12 - 2 today at MN ORCHESTRA SOMMERFEST at Peavey Plaza, downtown Minneapolis, 1111 Nicollet, schedule: www.minnesotaorchestra.org/sommerfest/peavey.html

COUNTRY/SWING to country band, 3- 7 pm, @ Eagles Club, donation $5 and SHERWIN LINTON at Floyds Bar, 1758 Arboretum Boulevard, Victoria, MN 55386, 952-443-9944, 3-7, $10, www.floydsbar.com.

SPECIAL!! WC SWING LESSON, interm./adv. level taught by visiting champion pro, JASON BARNES, 6 PM, Cinema Ballroom, St. Paul.

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

ARG. TANGO MILONGA 6-10 pm @ Loring Pasta Bar; 327 14th Av. SE at U of MN, free, but why not come for dinner?  Park in lot one block northwest, 612-378-4849.


WC SWING DANCE PARTY by TC Rebels at Eagles Club, Lesson 7:00pm, Dance 7:30-10:30pm, $6/$10.

VARIETY DANCING to "Stan Bann Big Band" at Como Park, St. Paul, 7 pm, cement area with roof.


PARISOTA HOT CLUB at Kitty Cat Klub, 315 - 14th Ave SE, Dinkytown, Mpls, 9-12, FREE.

 
JAZZ MUSIC @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, 8 - 11 pm.



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

CAJUN/ZYDECO BANDS at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, 8 pm, lessons at 7 pm.



SALSA: 6-9 at Foster's, Hopkins, 952-938-0048; and The Varsity, U of MN, (2nd & 4th Sun.),1308 4th St SE, 9-12. 

  

CONFIRM FIRST:  SALSA - 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 612-240-9053.



ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm.



POLKA/OLD-TYME, WaconiaLakesideBallroom.com, 952-442-4844 (Nancy's Landing in town has great brunch!).

MON., JULY 16
TIM SPARKS (acoustic guitar - blues, rag, klezmer) at Northrop Auditorium Plaza Concert (rain or shine), University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus, 84 Church St. SE, Mpls, 612-624-2345, 12-1, free. 

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  

July 20 - PICNIC & BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Cheek to Cheek, 11415 Foley Blvd, Coon Rapids,7 - 10 pm.
July 20 - Keith and Gary (Narducci) Band at Hopkins VFS, 100 Shady Oak Rd., 8-12.

July 20-22 MUSIC FESTIVAL, Tourist Park, Marquette, MI,.  BUFFALO GALS performs for a dance on Friday, and the NEW RIVERSIDE RAMBLERS perform on both Friday and Saturday nights.  www.hiawathamusic.org.

July 21- BALLROOM DANCE  by USA Dance-Minnesota at Retro Ballroom, waltz and rumba lesson by champion, Jeff Nehrbass, info at usadance-mn.org.,  rastibbe at gmail.com.
  
July 21 - Arg. Tango Milonga at Black Dog Cafe
July 28 - WC SWING PARTY/FUNDRAISER BAKE SALE/POTLUCK at Harmonies.


Aug. 1- 4 - Harmonies needs help packing and moving!!



Aug. 7 - NEW! CLASSIC BALLROOM grand opening, 11:30am- 1 pm, at Four Seasons Mall, off Hwy. 169 go west on Co. Rd. 9/Rockford Rd. into Four Seasons Mall in Plymouth, owned by Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, and Pauline Sanchez, 763 557-6004, donnawrites at msn.com.



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OTHER DANCE NOTES:
CLASS TO BE AN INSTRUCTOR: Saturdays, July 7th for 4 weeks, noon to 1:00, Cheek to Cheek, Coon Rapids, contact sondra at gottadancenow.com  to see if you can join.

BACHATA LESSONS on Saturday and FUSION West Coast Swing/Cha Cha Intermediate on Wednesdays taught at Anew Fitness, 2929 Bryant Av. S., Mpls. See complete new schedule at SocialDanceStudio.com.

DANCING FOR KIDS:  CinemaBallroom.com, DancersStudio.com, FostersDance.com, SocialDanceStudio.com

In Rochester:  1.  BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556. 2. dahldance.com, April Dahl, 3. Ballroom Dances at the Castle Center sponsored by www.somnusadance.org/home.htm or get complete list of dance venues from fgommels at rconnect.com.

IN BRAINERD:  "That Dancer's Place," 810 NW 7th St., 56401, thatdancersplace.com, (218) 824-DANCE, ow.ned by Walter "Bear" Hartell. 

SALSA INFORMATION:  www.SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, Michael, 612-817-8684, has great e-mail. 
CAJUN INFORMATION:  http://krewedewalleye.org/index/html.

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