[MNDancers] DANCE NEWS May 29 - June 3

Tue May 29 17:28:01 EDT 2007

DANCE NEWS May 29 - June 3 from LynneSchulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989. 

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TUE., MAY 29
1-4 -VARIETY DANCE PARTY with "MICHAEL JAMES AND MIDI" (some old-tyme?) at Medina, 763-478-6661.

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

7-8 pm - WC SWING Interm.Drop-in Class at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St(at 25th Av.) Mpls., in back room, each Tues. except the 2nd, $10/12, tcrebels.com, hotline at 952-941-0906 or Caroline at 763-228-0511.  

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, 7:00- Silver level PEABODY , 7:45 - Silver level MAMBO, 8:30 - Party , $10 per 45 min. class, party free with class or $5. 

HOOTENANNY music (by "DADDY SQUEEZE" and others) at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Mpls (at 25th Av),612-729-4469, 8:30-11:30, donation $5.

"ROSEVILLE BIG BAND" (swing/foxtrot band) at Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy, attached to the Black Bear Crossings cafe, St. Paul, 7-8:35, with the MINNESOTA FIRE SERVICE  PIPE BAND.

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/food or $5. (Beg. 6:30 and Adv. 8 pm Lessons at Old Arizona Studio - call her for details.)

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

"AMERICAN GYPSY" at the Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245,8-12, free, halftimerec.com.

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

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

WED., MAY 30
Jean Marc-Genereux, coach/judge is here.  To schedule a lesson, email Cinema Ballroom or call 651-699-5910.

1 - 3 pm - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, Kenwood  Sr. Comm., 825 Summit , Mpls.  west of Hennepin Av., south of Walker Art Center,  lesson 12:15 to 1pm by Monica Mohn, Dick Macko is the band, FREE.

6 pm - INTERM.  RUMBA Lesson at  Dancers Studio by Scott Anderson, $15.

NEW!  OPEN PRACTICE NIGHT at Harmonies, 7 - 10 pm, $5 (not Mondays anymore)

WC SWING/RUMBA to BLUES MUSIC by "The Butanes" 7 - 10 pm, Eagles Club: 2507 25th St, Mpls.,612-729-4469. 

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

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. (NEW MANAGER VOWS  CHANGES WILL BE MADE!)

7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music at Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls. 

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

8 pm - Interm. level Arg. Tango lesson, by guest instructor, Javier Rochwarger at Four Seasons, $20 or less,  private lessons available, (720) 277-5584 or javitango at hotmail.com.

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

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

RYTHMN/BLUES/JAZZ MUSIC at  Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Dr, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 8-11, no cover, DANCE FLOOR???

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

THUR., MAY 31
1-3:30 - BALLROOM PARTY for seniors @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.

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

8 pm - SILVER LEVEL  FOXTROT 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.

Rand B or Zydeco/Cajun Band ("NEW RIVERSIDE RAMBLERS" tonight)  at The Eagles Club, 
2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (at 25th Av.) 612-729-4469, 8-11, $5 donation.

"TONY SIMS BAND" (blues; ladies night) at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9:30-2, no cover, minnesotamusiccafe.com.

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., lavender door, $14, 612-518-4915.

8 - 9:30 - Arg. Tango class, Adv. Beg. level, by Javier Rochwarger from Buenos Aires, $20 or less, at Four Seasons.

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.

?? at Half Time, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, 9:30-1:30, free.

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.

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

(There will be a Blue Moon tonight, the 2nd this month, a rare occasion.)
June 1-3 - Bands at Round Lake, Eden Prairie, during Schooner Days, www.eplions.org/schoonerdays.htm.

FRI., JUNE 1 (1st Fri.) 

7 pm - BEG. NC 2-STEP/HUSTLE LESSON at Summit Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, by Scott Anderson, $10.

PROM NIGHT at The Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes (5810 W. 36th Street), St. Louis Park.  Waltz lesson by Jeff Nehrbass 7:30-8:30pm.  Dance 8:30-11:00pm.  $10, or $8 if you show any current dance club membership card.  Prom-wear admired, but not required. 

ARGENTINE TANGO to "Mandragora" at Shakopee Ballroom, 8:30-11:30 pm, lesson at 7:30, variety CD music during breaks; 25 min. from Mpls., take 169 S. then 101 W., go left on dark Shenandoah, ballroom on next corner.

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.

SWING/FOXTROT DANCING to "The Classic Big Band" at Medina, 8 - 11, lesson at 7 pm..

SALSA DANCE PARTY at Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St. Clair Av, St. Paul, 9-12, lesson at 8 pm, $6-$15, 651-699-5910, www.cinemaballroom.com.

"SALSABROSA'" Band at Enjoy! Nightclub in Apple Valley, 15435 Founders Lane, (2 min. off 77),5:30-8:30, free.

? at Times , 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098.

LIVE JAZZ/LATIN/SWING MUSIC at Matty Bs, 354 Wabasha St. Paul, 7:30-11:30, no cover, 651-291-0404, mattybs.com. and at Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098,timesbarandcafe.com.

FREESTYLE/SWING DANCING to "Sugar Tree" at the Cottage Grove VFW, 8 pm (no dance lesson), a family gathering of Havin'aBall Singles Club founder, but all are welcome. Carol & Peg, havinaball.com, 651-493-9658 Hotline. 
CONTRA/FOLK/ INTL.  Dances at Tapestry, 612-722-2914, tapestryfolkdance.org, other nights also.

In Oakdale:  
1.  ??? VARIETY DANCE by SOS Social Club, 1417 Helmo Av N, Oakdale  55128, 651 735 2400, west coast lesson at 8, Dance to follow, $5, DJ will do requests, smoke free, non alcoholic bev. on sale, large dance floor, CALL or check website to CONFIRM, Ken D 612-723-7097, sosrecoveryroom.org,
2. 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.

In Rochester: 
LATIN MUSIC, BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 8-12 pm, salsa lesson 7:30, 507-288-0556.

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

"Christine Rosholt Band" (danceable jazz) at Cafe Havana, 119 Wash. Av. N., Mpls, 8:30-12, free.

SAT., JUNE 2 (1st Sat.) 

VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Retro Ballroom, St. Louis Park, 5810 W. 36th St. enter in rear off Yosemite Av., 8 - 11, lesson at 7:30, $7, by metrodancers at yahoo.com, Ann at 651-699-8832.  

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

"Christine Rosholt Band" (danceable jazz) at Cafe Havana, 119 Wash. Av. N., Mpls, 8:30-12, free.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons by David Rost,  9 - 1, $7, snacks and wine welcome.

SWING/LINDY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry with "Doug Haining" 7:30-12:30.

SWING/FREESTYLE DANCING (singles), at Cottage Grove VFW.  7:30lesson, 8:30-12:30 dance to the "Whitesidewalls,"  $10,  Hotline 651-493-9658, havinaball.com, havinaball at comcast.net. 
SWING/FREESTYLE DANCING (singles),  "Artisan Band" (60s-90s) 8:30-12:30 pm, co. 2-step lesson at 7:30, at Zurah Shrine Center, 2540 Park Av S., Mpls, 2nd floor, 612-871-3555, sponsored by TGIS, but open to everyone, $12, also karaoke in Oasis Bar, HOTLINE 763-503-5444, tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com. 

? at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (at 25th Av.) 612-729-4469, 8-12, $5 donation.

CONTRA DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 at Tapestry, Mpls. 612-722-2914.

In Oakdale: 
1. WEST COAST SWING LESSON EVERY SAT. in June at 8 pm at Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Ave N.
2. DANCE PARTY by SOS Social Club, 1417 Helmo Av N, 651 735 2400, west coast lesson at 8, Dance to follow, $5, DJ will do requests, smoke free, non alcoholic bev. on sale, large dance floor, CALL or check website to CONFIRM, Ken D 612-723-7097, sosrecoveryroom.org,
2. BALLROOM Dancing at Twin City Ballroom, 7166-10th St N, 9-11, lesson at 8, $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: Live band, "Swing Street," 7:30-12:00 at BlueMoonBallroom.net, Hwy. 14 E off 52, (507) 288-0556.

SUN., JUNE 3 

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.  

WC SWING DANCE PARTY by TC Rebels at the Eagles Club from 7:30 - 10:30 pm.  Free lesson at approx. 7:15 taught by Loel & Jean Brandstrom.  DJ - Erica Berg.  $6/$10.

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 -  Country band @ 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.

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

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

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 612-240-9053; and The Varsity at U of MN, 1308 4th St SE, 9-12 (2nd & 4th Sun. only).

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

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

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

June 4 - South Side Big Band 7 pm, Centennial Lakes Pk.Amphith.7499 France Av S. Edina952-832-6789
June 6- Good News Big Band at Centennial Lakes

June 11 - South of the River Band at Centennial Lakes

June 8 - Marcene & The Honky Tonk Band at Shakopee.             

June 8-10 - Irish Dance Workshop, LomaMorIDC at hotmail.com or 651-501-0113.
June 7-10 - Glenn Miller Festival in Iowa, bands from around the world, www.glenmiller.org/festival.htm, 712-542-2461.
June 23 - Dance Showcase at Dancers Studio, St. Paul, 6 - 10 pm.
June 23 & 30- at noon help is needed to move furniture/floor from Harmonies.Please e-mail Bob Zimmerman at bobz at btr-architects.com if you can help. 
July 12-14 - Twin Cities Open Competition, Bloomington Sheraton, for all dances, all levels:  ballroom, swing, Latin, Argentine tango, NC 2-step, etc., find a partner to compete, come to watch, particpate in dance workshops, 952-892-3650, twincitiesopen.com, annual event by Scott and Amy Anderson.
Oct. 27- MN Madness Informal Dance Competition here!, 763-545-8690. 

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TRAVEL TO BUENOS AIRES with Lois Donnay's group in November. Decide by July 1, see mndance.com. 

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PRACTICE SPACE -  22 X 13, tile floor, private, St. Louis Park, only $1 per hr. per person, call Lynne, 952-545-2989.
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SALSA INFORMATION:  www.SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, Michael Adegoke, 612-817-8684.
CAJUN INFORMATION:  http://krewedewalleye.org/index/html.

Cheek to Cheek will hold ballroom dance parties only on the 1st and 3rd  Fridays in the summer and is starting a new schedule June 1 with reasonable prices, including country 2-step lessons on Thursdays; belly dancing is also taught there: 1415 Foley Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55448, 763-755-3644, www.cheektocheekdancestudio.com

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You may want to SAVE THIS INFO. below as I will probably print it out only the first week of each month.  Please give to non-dancing friends!

DANCE LESSONS and VENUES: 
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. www.tcrebels.com, (WC Swing & other), Caroline 763-228-0511.

7. On Your Toes and The Retro Ballroom, 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. Argentine Tango and Ballroom:   Lois Donnay, 612-822-8436;Steve Lee, 612-729-5306; Four Seasons. 

16. Argentine Tango only:  Dan Larson, 612-804-3991; Florenica Taccetti, 612-871-9651;Sabine & Niko, 612-226-4479;Javier Bucher, 612-331-5618; Ralph Tutilla, 651-578-0156. 

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 and Mpls. - 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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