[MNDancers] DANCE NEWS May 6 - 13+

Mon May 7 13:57:45 CDT 2007

DANCE NEWS May 6 - May 13+ 
I am not listing all lesson info. every week, so just contact me if you need it. 
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989.   

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Paso Doble Dancers Needed:  Burnsville High School Orchestra is having a concert which includes a Paso Doble, so costumed dancers needed, May 17 and May 18, about 8 or 8:30, a 3 -minute performance, will pay some money! Contact Lois Donnay, 612.822.8436, www.mndance.com. 

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Man Needed for Smooth Dance Formation Team and Women for Women's Formation Team at Cheek to Cheek in Coon Rapids, bronze level or greater proficiency preferred or quick learner, 763.755.3644, cheektocheekdancestudio at hotmail.com or website is cheektocheekdancestudio.com. 

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 LESSONS: new schedule starts this week at Anew Fitness, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls. by SocialDanceStudio.com, 763 607-1583, EC & WC swing, samba, salsa, bachata, waltz, country. . . . . . 

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Belly Dance: lessons at Social Dance Studio and Cheek to Cheek.
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MON., MAY 7
7 pm - Beginning foxtrot lesson by Scott Anderson at Harmonies, (lessons there through May),only $10, Scott 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net.

7 pm -  "Dancin' With the Stars" TV Show, Ch. 5.

7 & 8 pm - Interm. level ballroom lessons at Dancers Studio, advanced at Cinema.

7-10 - OPEN PRACTICE TIME still at Harmonies, Blmgtn., on France Av. south of Old Shakopee Rd. intersection, tcrebels.com, $5.

7:30 -10:30 - Square Dancing at Eagles Aerie (means "high nest"), 2507 E 25th St, Mpls., 612-729-4469.

VARIETY DANCING: "BECKY THOMPSON AND OLD SCHOOL" is returning to Lee's (11th St. & Glenwood, Mpls.612-338-9491), 8-11:30, no cover, please buy beverages/snacks and tip the band.

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

"CLEARWATER HOT CLUB TRIO" at Rossi's, 80 S 9th St, Mpls., 612-312-2828, 7:30-9:30, cover.

SALSA at Liola Le Bodega, Lake & Lyndale, Mpls., by Eliecer Ramirez, 612-240-9053, ticobaila at yahoo.com.

Bachata Dance Competition starts at Babalu, running for 8 weeks, Michael Adegoke, 612-817-8684 .

NEW! - Arg. Tango  Leading for Women Class with Dave Rost, May 7 and 21, Oddfellows Hall, 2nd floor, 2382 Hampden Av., St. Paul, Women only, 8:30-9:30pm + practice time, $15, student discounts. Contact 
Karen.martinsen1 at gmail.com or orrxx058 at umn.edu, 651-249-1433.

NEW!  Arg. Tango Following Class for Men, 8:30, Just Drop In, Men only, $10, Lois Donnay, 3142 1st Av S., Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612.822.8436, www.mndance.com

WC & EC SWING/CHA CHA to "LISA WENGER BAND" & others (blues) at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9 pm -2, no cover, minnesotamusiccafe.com. 

In Rochester:  50's & 60's  Swing Music at BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556, 7:30-10 pm, lesson 7 pm.

TUE., MAY 8
1-4 -VARIETY DANCE PARTY (some old-tyme) at Medina, 763-478-6661.

7 pm - INTERM. BOLERO lesson by Scott Anderson stilll at Harmonies, 612-816-4446.

NEW!!  DANCE PARTY, 8:30- 9:30, Retro Ballroom 5810 W. 36th St, St. Louis Pk., off Hwy. 100 take W. 36th St. exit., (952) 928-7803, tricia at onyourtoes.org, Ballroom Classes by Jeff Nehrbass, World Champion,  7- Silver foxtrot, 7:45-Silver cha cha, $10 per 45 min. class, party free with class or $5. 

8 pm - "Dancin" With the Stars" TV Show, Ch. 5.

8 pm - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson at Four Seasons.

9-10+pm -  ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Four Seasons, for all levels, $2.

9:45 pm -ARG. TANGO DANCING at Lois Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls., 612-518-4915.  Bring wine and food or donate $5. (Beg. and Adv. Lessons prior at Old Arizona Studio - call her for details.)

Stan Bann's Big Band, O'Gara's,164 N Snelling Av,St. Paul, MN 55104, south off 94, (651)644-3333.

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

"POP WAGNER, TWIN CITY PLAYBOYS"  (country/folk/cajun)at Eagles Aerie, 25th & 25th., Mpls.

"CLEARWATER HOT CLUB TRIO" at Rossi's, 80 S 9th St, Mpls., 612-312-2828, 7:30-9:30, cover.

In Rochester: Ballroom music at  BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556, 7:30 pm, 7 pm lesson.

WED., MAY 9
6 pm - INTERM.  FOXTROT Lesson at  Dancers Studio by Scott Anderson, $15.

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

WC SWING/RUMBA, other DANCING to "The Butanes" (R & B) at Eagles Aerie, 7:30 - 10:30, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Av S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469.

COUNTRY MUSIC at The Rush, from 494 take Hwy. 61 south, take the Grange Av. exit in Cottage Grove, lesson at 7:15, dancing at 8:30, $5, heard it is now very dark in there, DJ stand is in middle of floor.

7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music at Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls. and @ Rossi's, 90 S 9th St, 612-312-2828.

7 pm - INTERM. ARG. TANGO LESSON by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls., 612-804-3991.

9-12 -  Swing/rockabilly music at Lees, 101 Glenwood, Mpls, free swing lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491.

"CLEARWATER HOT CLUB TRIO" at Rossi's, 80 S 9th St, Mpls., 612-312-2828, 7:30-9:30, cover.

"CASABLANCA ORCHESTRA" (CBO) (swing, rock, R & B) at Redstone, 8000 Eden Road, Eden Prairie, 952-903-9500, 9-1, cover unknown.

8:30-12:30 - VARIETY DANCING possible @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, small floor.

An IRISH CELI at Midtown Global Market, 2929 Chicago Av., Mpls., 6:30 pm, free.

In Rochester: Swing music at  BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556, 7:30 pm, 7 pm lesson.

THUR., MAY 10
1-3:30 - BALLROOM PARTY for seniors @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk., beg. lesson at 12:15.

NEW! 7:30 Silver level Intl. Standard Waltz & Quickstep by Champion, Jeff Nehrbass at On Your Toes.

8 pm - SILVER LEVEL  EC SWING LESSON at Dancers Studio, $10/$15.

8:30-12:30 - VARIETY DANCING possible @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, small floor.

7-10 - EC SWING DANCE PARTY to big band @ Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191, take Kellogg Blvd. into St. Paul, turn right on Wabasha, go over bridge, young adults, crowded.

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

"The Faux Playboys" (cajun) at Eagles Aerie (means "high nest").

6:30 pm - Beg. Arg. Tango lesson by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls, register at 612-804-3991.

8-9:30 - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson by Lois at Old Arizona, 29th & Nicollet, Mpls. (open to everyone), lavender door, $14, 612-518-4915.

9-12 -  ARG. TANGO MILONGA @ Matty B's, St Paul, 354 Wabasha, 651-291-0404, 8 pm-lesson, validated $2 park. in ramp next door or free on street; Andrea, 612-802-3687,  why not have dinner there first?.

9:30 - Salsa Music at Times Bar, 201 E Hennepin, Mpls, 612-617-8098.

Rhythm/Blues/jazz Music at The Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, AND also at The Narrows, 3380 Shoreline Dr, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352.

Rochester:  Country Band at BlueMoonBallroom.net,  2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556, 7:30-10, lesson at 7.

FRI., MAY 11 (2nd Fri.)

BALLROOM/LATIN DANCE, 8:30 - 12, lesson at 7:30, by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at The Retro Ballroom.  

VARIETY DANCE at Cinema Ballroom, 9-12, lesson at 8, $10/$6, 651-699-5910.

WC SWING DANCE PARTY- 25th Anniv. MNWCSwingClub, Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St NE, off of Univ. Av. NE & 40th Av NE in Col. Heights, MN  55421, Dance 7:30-12, NO Lesson, "Puttin' on the Ritz!" - walk the red carpet in your "best attire" and be a star!!, $7/$12, DJ Loren, catered hors d'oeuvres, entertainment at 9 pm by champions Nels Peterson and Theresa Kimler, prizes, Jim 651-777-5599.

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

8:30-10:30 - BALLROOM  DANCE PARTY @ Cheek to Cheek, 8:00  lesson, 11415 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644.

VARIETY DANCE to "HANK THUNANDER BAND" at the Polish American Club, 1003 Arcade St, Saint 
Paul, 651-774-6748, 7 pm.

ARG. TANGO to "Mandrágora Tango Orchestra" at Cedar Cultural Center, 8-12:30, 416 Cedar Av, Mpls., thecedar.org, listen or dance, free lesson at 7 by Sabine Ibes, traditional tango recordings between sets. 

In Lake Elmo:  BARN DANCE + BBQ/Bonfire, $25 couple, 6pm -Bring a dish, BYOB, & chair, meat and condiments provided, 7pm -ballroom dance with live band; dress/shoes casual, Directions: Hwy 36 E  towards Stillwater, Turn right to Hwy 5, Pass High School on left and continue on  5, Turn right on Linden Trail in Fields of St. Croix, Phase I (if you pass the fairgrounds, you've gone too far), Take second left turn (look for sign), Park along side of road NOT on neighbor's grass, Dan 651-248-8036, RSVP to Mary Pat - milosc14 at yahoo.com , 651-248-075, send $25.00 to: Dan Naidicz &Mary Pat Cumming, 11857 44th St Ln N, Lake Elmo, 55042.

Jazz Music at Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com.

 LIVE JAZZ MUSIC at Matty Bs, 354 Wabasha St. Paul, 7:30-11:30, no cover, 651-291-0404, www.mattybs.com.

7 & 8 pm - Arg. Tango Lessons at Anew, 2920 Bryant Av. S., Mpls., by Sabine and Niko, 612-418-4046.

CONTRA/FOLK/ Intl.  Dances at Tapestry, 612-722-2914, tapestryfolkdance.org, other nights also.

Line Dance Workshop May 11-13:  John Robinson, world champion line dancer and others, Highcroft School Gym (301 Peavey Ln), Wayzata, $50, Dance Party Fri., May 11 at 7pm, and a Dance party on Sat. evening, contact Dodee at LnDancer at aol.com. 

In Oakdale:  
1. BALLROOM DANCING (CDs) at Twin City Ballroom, 7166-10th St N, Lesson at 9, Dance 10-11:30, bring your own partners!, $9/$5 students, 651-735-2233.
2. VARIETY DANCE PARTY , 6 - 2 ? @ The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Av N., (651) 735-2400, non-alcoholic, $5, call to confirm.

In Rochester: 
1. Latin Music, BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 8-12 pm, salsa lesson 7:30, 507-288-0556.
2. BALLROOM, LATIN AND SWING DANCE at the Castle Sr. Center, 21 N. Broadway, 
 Reed Hall, 3rd Fl, 7:30 lessons, dance 8:30-11, $5-$8,dressy/casual attire, dances are alcohol-free and smoke free,  www.somnusadance.org. 

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

SAT., MAY 12 (2nd Sat.)

VARIETY DANCING  to "Finn Hall" at Midtown Global Market, 11 am to 1 pm.,in the renovated old Sears building Lake St. at Chicago Av., Minneapolis, free, space for dancing, preview event of the summer Mosaic celebration, www.midtownglobalmarket.org and www.minneapolismosaic.com. 

VARIETY DANCE at Polish American Club, 1003 Arcade St., St. Paul, 7:30 Lesson, 8:30 pm - Midnight  - Dance (DJ music),  $5/ $8, by 3M Dance Club.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, 8:45 pm, by Aqua Gliders Club @ St. Richard's, 7540 Penn Av S, Richfield, must bring dance partner, first timers free, lesson prior, $40 a quarter, 612-869-3062.

Spring Bombers MOON BALL, So. St. Paul Airport Fleming Hangar #3, "Roseville Big Band" & "MN Fire Memorial Pipe Band," 8 -12 EC swing dancing, free swing lesson 7-7:45 by TC Swing,  "Rosetones" vocal quartet, exhibition by "Swing Cats,"  $10, prizes for best 1940's Civilian Dress & Uniforms, food, beverages, WWII aircraft & vehicles on display, tcswing.com, directions at http://www.cafsmw.org/smw-contacts/directions.html. 

VARIETY DANCING to Christine Rosholt, vocalist & "Beasley's Big Band" at Café Havana ,119 Wash. Ave. N Mpls .,8:30-12, (612) 338-8484. 

"TWIN CITIES PLAYBOYS," "CAJUN HOT SOLES, and DADDY SQUEEZE AND MUDBUG ZYDECO at the North St Paul American Legion, 2678 7th Av E,  dance lesson at 7, zydeco/cajun dancing 8-12, $10/$12, 651- 777-3708, Please do not bring beverages in,  raffle for fun prizes and CDs, by Krewe de Walleye. 

ADULT PROM, "The Spy Who Loved Me,"  7 pm to 12, Marriott Mpls. West, 9960 Wayzata Blvd (394), St. Louis Pk., fundraiser, $70/$90, 612-859-3729, stgunther at att.net.

SWING/FREESTYLE DANCING (singles) to "J R MICHAELS BAND" at Everett McClay VFW, 311-84th St, Bloomington, lesson 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, $10, HOTLINE 763-503-5444, www.tgisdances.com.  

LIVE JAZZ MUSIC at Matty Bs, 354 Wabasha, St. Paul, 7:30-11:30, no cover, 651-291-0404.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Foster's, 8th & Mainstreet, Hopkins, 9-1, Tango Society of MN (TSoM), snacks welcome, lesson at 8 pm.

In Oakdale: 
1. VARIETY DANCE  at The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Av N., 55128, (651) 735-2400, west coast lesson at 8, dancing follows:  country 2-step, east & west coast, cha cha, NC 2-step, DJ KJ will do requests, $5, smoke free, non-alcoholic beverages on sale, large dance floor, www.sosrecoveryroom.org , Ken (612) 723 7097.

2. BALLROOM Dancing at  Twin City Ballroom, 7166-10th St N,10-11:30, lesson at 9, $9/$5  651-735-2233, twincityballroom.com, bring dance partners.

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

In Rochester:

1. Live band "Peter Solo & the D'Sievers"- swing, rhythm, jazz at BlueMoonBallroom.net.

SUN., MAY 13 - Mother's Day!

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

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

3-7 pm -  Various Country bands @ Eagles Club.

6-10 pm -  ARG. TANGO by live "Mandragora" and DJ Christopher @ 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.

SWING DANCE PARTY (every 2nd Sun.) at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin Av., Mpls. (enter in alley), 7:30 - 11 pm, lesson at 6:30, $5, confirm at 612-342-0902, PAZAZDANCE.COM.

"JACK KNIFE AND SHARPS "(Swing, Rockabilly) at Blarney Pub and Grill, 412 - 14th Av SE (Dinkytown), Minneapolis, 612-331-1527, 9:30-1, cover unknown.

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

8 pm - CAJUN MUSIC TONIGHT?? at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, lessons at 7 pm.

"DOON CEILI BAND" DANCE AND SOCIAL (Irish dancing) at Eagles Aerie, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis
612-729-4469, dance lessons at 7:30, dance  at 8, no cover, suggested donation $5.

SALSA:   6-9 -Foster's, Hopkins, 952-938-0048, and 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 Ramirez, 612-240-9053; and The Varsity at U of MN, 1308 4th St SE, 9-12 (2nd Sun. only.)

Check at Withrow Ballroom, Hugo MN 55038, 651-439-5123, www.withrowballroom.com.

Check for Polka/old-tyme BANDS at WaconiaLakesideBallroom.com, 952-442-4844 (go to Nancy's Landing first for a great brunch!).

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

May 18:  Country and Swing dance at the Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes in St. Louis Park!  Lesson 7:30-Dance 8-12,  $8.
May 18:  BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by Sondra Chan, lesson 7pm, dance 7:30-10 pm at Lifetime Fitness, 98th St in Bloomington, $10 includes lesson, dance, beverages,  Sondra at gottadancenow.com. 

May 18:  "Mel's Diner "(classic rock 'n roll) at Shakopee Ballroom; no lesson, dancing from 8 pm-12.

May 18:  BENEFIT DANCE for Parkinson's Disease at Polish- Amer. Club in St.Paul by Tom Larson, Lesson 7:30, Dance 8:30pm,  $25 donation per couple, pfp-mn.org or Mike (763)639-7811.

May 19 - DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA at Summit Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, 7 - 11 pm, four huge studios open with lessons, all dance clubs and music represented, demos, food, by USADanceMN, $8.

July 12-14 - Twin Cities Open Dance Competition, Mpls.-Bloomington Sheraton, 952-892-3650, twincitiesopen.com. 

Oct. 15 & 16 - MN Madness Informal Dance Competition here!
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The May 2007 issue of the "MN Dancing Times" is now online or look for it in the dance studios. 
http://www.usadance-mn.org/Newsletter/SubmitanArticle/May2007Issue/tabid/121/Default.aspx
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