[MNDancers] DANCE NEWS Sep. 17 - 23
Lynne Schulz
LynneSchulz at cpinternet.Com
Mon Sep 17 16:53:36 CDT 2007
"DANCE NEWS" Sep. 17 - 23
GENERAL NEWS, etc. precedes the calendar below. Questions?? Need lesson info.??: LynneSchulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989.
RECOMMENDING THIS TO OTHERS: I need complete name, address, zip, ph. #, e-mail address for my database, to be used for dance info. purposes only, emergencies, etc. and to help me remember who everyone is!!
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GENERAL NEWS
Sep. 14 -23 - NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK!
RESERVE NOW! Sun., Sep. 23 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY on boat cruising on Miss. River, 2 - 5 pm, ballroom/Latin/swing/Arg. tango; dance space inside and out, $25 in advance, $30 at boat, checks to: Lois Donnay, 3142 1st Av S, Mpls., MN 55408, Lois at mndance.com, photos at mndance.com/Boatcruise.htm.
MINNESOTA MADNESS DANCE EVENT! Sat., Oct. 27, Shakopee Ballroom, FUN FOR EVERYONE! Find a partner or two and at 10:00 am - dance just lead and follow, no choreography, without costumes and get critiques from judges; 3:00 pm - dance your competitive routine and get a critque from judges, no placements given; 5:30 - buffet dinner; 7:30 - competitive events continue, exhibitions, Jack 'n Jills (get a random partner), mystery dances. Participation gift given. Jack 'n Jills /other events during day also as time allows.Registration starts at $55 for each adult, $30 for instructor, $25 for student, and is due Oct. 8; details from Nathan Daniels, nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 or Scott Anderson, 612-816-4446.
Business Owners: Ads can be put in the MN Madness program - $40 or $25.
SOCIAL DANCE STUDIO, Mpls. now has an e-mail newsletter. To subscribe contact: http://www.socialdancestudio.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/n/sdsnews, 612-418-4046.
SOS in Oakdale now has lessons several nights a week: 1417 Helmo Av N, 651-735-2400, Ken Douglas 612 723 7097.
WOMEN'S DANCE SHOES FOR SALE: 1. Beige T-strap $30, 2. Beige pump $25, 3. New Black Practice Laced $40; all size 7 1/2 - 8, call 952-545-2989.
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ADDITIONAL SOURCES FOR DANCE MUSIC
(I'll print this part only occasionally, so print out or save.)
-GENERAL: go4dancer.com, triciadancer.com, Friday's StarTribune "Scene" section. [What does the Pioneer Press publish???]
-SALSA: Eliecer Ramirez 612-240-9053 ticobaila at yahoo.com and Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 has a great e-mail ad.
-INTL./FOLK/CONTRA: Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha, Mpls, 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.
-CAJUN: http://krewedewalleye.org/index/html.
-ROCHESTER: complete list of dance venues and schedule from fgommels at rconnect.com.
-BRAINERD: thatdancersplace.com, 810 NW 7th St., 56401, (218) 824-DANCE.
-SQUARE DANCING: mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113.
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MON., SEP. 17
"OOH LA LOUNGE": Jin-Ming Lai, daughter of Daniel Lai, will dance in this fun show at the Varsity Theater; between the crazy show dance numbers, you can SWING to live jazz; 7:30pm, tickets: Dan danlai888 at gmail.com , $7/$10, or Ming at jin.ming.lai at gmail.com or VarsityTheater.org or at Loring Pasta Bar, 14th Av. S.E. and 4th St. S.E., in Dinkytown at U of MN; oohlalounge.com.
WALTZ/RUMBA BASICS by Scott Anderson, 7 pm, $10, at St. Richard's, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield, use NW entrance, 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net; practice 5 - 10pm for $5.
TANGO/CHA CHA interm. class by Scott Anderson, $10, 8 pm at St. Richard's. (NOW MONDAY NIGHTS INSTEAD OF TUESDAY NIGHTS.)
VIENNESE WALTZ adv. technique at 7 pm and interm. FOXTROT lessons at 8 pm at DancersStudio.com, ADV./INTM. LESSONS also at CinemaBallroom.com.
ADV. WC SWING lesson at 8 pm followed by "SWING SOCIAL" at Anew, 2920 Bryant S., Mpls, 612-418-4046, 9-11 pm, basic WC swing 7 pm, by socialdancestudio.com.
ARG. TANGO BASICS at 7 pm at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin.
VARIETY DANCING to "Becky Thompson and Old School" at Lee's, 11th St. & Glenwood downtown Mpls., 8:30-11:30, buy something, tip band/bartender, lit parking lot across street.
SWING/RUMBA to blues music at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (at 25th Av S) 612-729-4469, 8 pm.
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.
"MATT PUDAS AND THE NO.CO.BANDITS" at Famous Daves, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12:30.
FREE SCOTTISH DANCE NIGHT at Tapestry, 7:30 pm, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls., 612-722-2914.
SALSA at Babalu's, 800 N. Washington, Mpls., 9 pm.
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TUE., SEP. 18
Dan Messenger will be at Dancers Studio. St. Paul for coaching; (651) 641-0777.
ALL STUDIOS HAVE LESSONS TONIGHT!!
"OOH LA LOUNGE": Jin-Ming Lai,daughter of Dan Lai, will dance in this fun show at the Varsity Theater; between the crazy show dance numbers, you can SWING to live jazz; 7:30pm, tickets: Dan danlai888 at gmail.com , $7, or Ming at jin.ming.lai at gmail.com or VarsityTheater.org or at Loring Pasta Bar, 14th Av. S.E. and 4th St. S.E., in Dinkytown at U of MN; oohlalounge.com.
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Medina,1-4 pm, 763-478-6661.
SWING/CAJUN/COUNTRY band at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis 612-729-4469, 7:30-10:30, $5 donation.
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.
ARG. TANGO: PRACTICA, 9-10 and interm. lesson at 8 pm at Four Seasons, 612-342-0902; beg. lesson at 8 pm at Dan Larson's, Mpls., 612-804-3991.
ARG. TANGO, 9:45-12, Lois Donnay's, 3142 1st Av S, 55408 Mpls., bring wine/food or $3. (Beg. 6:30 & interm. 8 pm lessons are held prior at the Old Arizona Studio, 29th & Nicollet, use lavender door, 612-518-4915.
SALSA/LATIN SOCIAL, 9-11pm, at Anew, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls, (Uptown), lesson prior, by socialdancestudio.com, 612-418-4046.
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WED., SEP. 19
CONTINUITY WALTZ by top pro Scott Anderson at Dancers Studio, 6 pm, $15.
WC SWING INTERM.LESSON at Dancers Studio, St. Paul, 7 pm, $15.
BALLROOM DANCE SHOW at 7 pm in the Rotunda at Mall of America, go in east entrance off of 24th Av.
BALLROOM DANCE PARTYat Medina to Rod Cerar Band, 8 pm, lesson at 7.
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, 8-9 pm, at Cinema, $6/$5, following paid lesson at 7 pm.
NEW! 70's ATTIRE DANCE PARTYat Tapestry, lessons start by Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn: 7 pm - beginners night club 2-step, 8 pm -ballroom/Latin classes, 8:45 - Interm. NC 2-step; potluck treats/appetizers, attend all three sessions for six weeks for only $50, 507-451-5346.
ARG. TANGO interm. lessons:
6:30 pm by Dan Larson 2116 Aldrich Av. S. Mpls. register at 612-804-3991.
8 pm by Florencia, on ganchos, at Four Seasons, 612-871-9651.
8 pm by Niko & Sabine of Social Dance Studio at Anew Fitness, 2920 Bryant Av S., Mpls., 612-418-4046, beginners at 7 pm.
IMPROVED VENUE!! 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.
WC SWING/RUMBA to "Butanes" 8-11pm at Eagles 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. Anyone heard this??
SWING/other at Lees, 101 Glenwood, Mpls, 9-12, swing lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491.
SWING/LATIN to jazz music at Times Bar, 7:30-10:30, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls.
NEW! SHIM SHAM/LINDY HOP FORMATION TEAM at Cinema Ballroom, ST. Paul will start. Practice will be 9pm for 11 weeks leading up to the Winter Showcase, $110, open to beginning to advanced dancers! Showcase registration fee additional.
IRISH CEILI at Midtown Global Market, 2929 Chicago Av. S. at Lake St., 6:30 pm, free.
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THUR., SEP. 20
BALLROOM PARTY, 1-3, for seniors @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY INCLUDES A CHOICE OF BRONZE or SILVER LESSON at 7:30 at CLASSIC BALLROOM at north end of Four Seasons Mall, off Hwy. 169 on west Co. Rd. 9/Rockford Rd., Plymouth, 763-519-1314, dancing 8 - 9 pm, both for $15, classicballroomdance.com.
NEW! WALTZ/FOXTROT Silver (intermediate) lessons by champion Jeff Nehrbass at the Retro Ballroom (5810 W 36th Str, St. Louis Park -enter in rear). 7:00-7:45pm, $15, (952) 928-7803 or tricia at onyourtoes.org.
FREE BEGINNER LESSON for newcomers at Dancers Studio, 8 pm.
CHA CHA bronze and silver level lessons, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm, $15.
EC SWING/LINDY PARTY @ Tapestry, 10pm - 1 am, EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during the month to more difficult, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls, tapestryfolkdance.org.
EC SWING DANCE PARTY to "BEASLEYS BIG BAND" featuring CHRISTINE ROSHOLT at Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 7 - 10 pm, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191, take Kellogg Blvd. in St. Paul, turn n. on Wabasha, go over bridge, mostly young adults, crowded.
WC SWING to "TONY SIMS BAND" (blues;ladies night) at MN MusicCafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9:30-2.
SWING/CAJUN/BLUES at Eagles 2507 E 25th St, (& 25th Av) Mpls., 612-729-4469, 8-11, donation $5.
POSSIBLE DANCING to "KIP BLACKSHIRE" (funk, R & B) at Mill City Live, Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, 6-8, free, www.millcitymuseum.org, www.kipblackshire.com.
VARIETY DANCING @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 8:30-12:30, small floor, also Wed. & weekends.
SWING/LATIN? DANCING to "STEELING DAN" (13-piece band-blues/jazz/rock) at Famous Daves in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12, $5.
COUNTRY/SWING to "CHARLIE ROTH" 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.
SWING/CO. 2-STEP/OTHER dancing possible at Schooner Tavern and Lee's in Mpls., Floyd's in Victoria,or Bayside Grill in Excelsior,and Half Time Rec in St. Paul. LADIES NIGHT - DANCING TO CDs at GB Leighton's, 7820 Univ. Av. N.E., Fridley 763-786-1515, 9:30-1:30, no cover, [let me know how this is].
COUNTRY/SWING to "KILLER HAYSEEDS "at Trocaderos, 107 Third Av N, Mpls, 612-465-0440, 9 pm.
ARG. TANGO: beginners at DanLarson's at 8 pm, 612-804-3991; also 8 pm at FourSeasons by Florencia, 612-871-9651, and progressing beginners' lessons at 9 pm at CinemaBallroom.
SALSA/LATIN to "SALSA DEL SOUL" at Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 9:30-12, free.
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FRI., SEP. 21 (3rd Fri.)
COUNTRY DANCE/BBQ at Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park, MN 55416. BBQ from 6:30-8:00pm, $5 (we will provide brats, baked beans, chips, caramel apple slices, pop/water.) 30 minute dance lesson and open dancing 8:00pm-12:00am, $8. Wear your western wear, competition outfits, fire flame shirts, hats, boots! retroballroom.com, RSVP for the BBQ if possible. (952) 928-7803, tricia at onyourtoes.org.
BASIC SWING/FOXTROT CLASS by Scott at Summit Dance Shoppe, Plymouth, 7 pm, $10, 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net
NEW! BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins, (1st & 3rd Fri.), 8:15?-10:30, swing lesson at 7:30, $10, sponsored by Robert and Jennifer Foster.
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Blmngtn. LifeTime Fitness, 7:00 lesson, dancing and refreshments 7:30-10, 1001 W. 98th St. off 35W, $10, Sondra at GottaDanceNOW.com
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BALLROOM PARTY at DancersStudio, St. Paul, 9-10 pm, $15, paid lessons prior at 7 & 8.
BALLROOM PARTY at CheekToCheek in Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644, lesson at 7:30, dance 8:30-10:30, $10/$8, cheektocheekdancestudio at hotmail.com, cheektocheekdancestudio.com.
VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Cinema Ballroom, 8:00pm - Lesson, 9:00pm - Dancing.
VARIETY DANCING to "ALFALPHA MALES" at the Hopkins Amer. Legion, 10 Twelfth Av S, Hopkins, 952-933-1881, dance 8:30-12:30.
DANCE PARTY at Shakopee Ballroom to "Tommy Burnevik Blues Band" with Larry Hayes on guitar, 8pm - midnight, $8, No Lesson, www.tommyburnevikblues.com.
ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, enter in alley, 612-342-0902, 9:30 - 12, $7, potluck appetizers/wine.
MUSIC FESTIVAL on Harriet Island, St. Paul; minnesotamusicfestival.com.
SWING/FREESTYLE to "Rockin' Hollywoods" at Medina, 8:30 pm, 763-478-6661.
"BACK TO THE 50'S" SWING DANCE at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av.s., Mpls,8:30-12:30, $9/$8 members, 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.
SWING/LATIN? to "Twin Cities Hot Club" (Jazz) at Times Bar 201 E. Hennepin., Mpls. 9:30-.
CLUB SWING at Anew Fitness & Spa, 2920 Bryant Av. S., Minneapolis, MN
55408, lesson at 8, dance 9-12, $10/$5, CONFIRM at socialdancestudio.com or 612-418-4046.
CO. 2-STEP/SWING to "FRONT PORCH ...PIGS" (at 7) and other band (at 9) at Eagles 2507 E 25th St, Mpls. (at 25th Av S ) 612-729-4469, 7-12, $5 donation.
In Oakdale: VARIETY DANCE by SOS, 1417 Helmo Av N, Oakdale 55128, 651 735 2400, west coast lesson at 8, dancing follows, $5, requests taken, non alcoholic bev. on sale, large dance floor, Ken D 612-723-7097, sosrecoveryroom.org.
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SAT., SEP. 22 (4th Sat.)
WEDDING DANCING class needs two more couples, 1 pm, LifeTime in Maple Grove, Sondra at GottaDanceNOW.com, make up classes available, 612-868-3344.
Most studios have LESSONS DURING THE DAY on Saturdays. Check them out or e-mail me for ideas.
6-10pm - BALLROOM SHOWCASE/GENERAL DANCING at Dancers Studio, St. Paul, appetizer buffet, professional show at the end, $20 in advance, $25 at door, 651-641-0777.
BALLROOM/LATIN PARTY by CafeBailarDanceClub at Retro Ballroom of OnYourToes, EC swing lesson by SCOTT ANDERSON at 7:30, music 8-12, 5810 W. 36th St, take W. 36th St. exit off Highway 100, St. Louis Park, enter in rear, 952-928-7803, 2nd Fri. & 4th Sat., cafebailar.com
VARIETY DANCING to "ALFALPHA MALES" at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St,
Minneapolis (at 25th Ave S.) 612-729-4469, 8-12, free, $5 donation, www.alfalphamales.com.
MUSIC FESTIVAL at Harriet Island, St. Paul; minnesotamusicfestival.com.
SWING/FREESTYLE (by TGIS Singles, but open to all) to "HIGH BROW and THE SHADES " at Everett McClay VFW, 311 W 8th St., Bloomington, MN, 952-854-1296, nightclub 2-step lesson at 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, $12, dressy/biz casual, www.tgisdances.com, hotline 763-503-5444.
SWING/FREESTYLE at the CLASSIC CAR BALL with the "WHITESIDEWALLS" at Tri
City Ameri.Legion, 400 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, 651.631.1124, lesson at 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, $10, Hotline 651-493-9658, havinaball.com, havinaball at comcast.net.
SWING to "DANNYS REASONS"at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, 8:30-12:30, $5, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.dannysreasons.com
SWING/OTHER? TO "STOCKCAR NAMED DESIRE" at Memory Lanes, 2520 - 26th Av S, Mpls, free swing dance lesson at 8:30, music 9-12, cafe there also.
In Oakdale: VARIETY DANCE PARTY by SOS, 1417 Helmo Av N, 651 735 2400, lesson at 8, dance to follow, DJ does requests, non alcoholic bev. on sale, large dance floor, Ken D 612-723-7097, sosrecoveryroom.org.
In St. Cloud: BALLROOM PARTY, 8:30-11, Dance With Me Studio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, mapquest.com, lesson at 7:30, $7, by St. Cloud BallroomDanceClub, Paul (320) 251-0601.
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SUN., SEP. 23
VARIETY DANCE PARTY on boat "Betsey Northrup" cruising on Miss. River, 2 -5 pm from Harriet Island, St. Paul, ballroom,Latin, swing,.Arg. tango; dance space inside and out, cash/snack bar, $25 in advance, $30 at boat, checks to: Lois Donnay, 3142 1st Av S, Mpls., MN 55408, Lois at mndance.com, photos at mndance.com/Boatcruise.htm.
COUNTRY/SWING to country band, 3-7 pm, at Eagles Club, Mpls.(25th & 25th) donation $5; and possibly at Floyds Bar, 1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, MN 55386, 952-443-9944, www.floydsbar.com.
NEW: FREE LESSON AT 6:15 then some great music at BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Cinema to "JERRY O'HAGAN ORCHESTRA" (14 pieces) with fabulous vocalist, Charmin Michelle, 7-10 pm, 1560 St Clair Av, St Paul, 651-699-5910, huge dance floor, $12/student less.
VARIETY DANCING to country band at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 7:30-11. [ I have heard the band is good!]
ARG. TANGO MILONGA to DJ music at Loring Pasta Bar, 14th Av. S.E. and 4th St. S.E. at U of MN, 6-10, also come for dinner!.
JAZZ/BLUES MUSIC @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, 8 - 11 pm.
CAJUN/ZYDECO BANDS at HalfTime Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, 8 pm, lessons 7 pm.
SWING/CO. 2-STEP? to "TWIN CITY PLAYBOYS" with the "MILL CITY GRINDERS" and the "LULU GALS" at the Turf Club, 1601 University Av, St Paul, dance 8:30-12, $2, 612-338-9491.
SALSA at Foster's DanceSport in Hopkins and at Varsity at U of MN..
In Oakdale. COUNTRY 2-STEP PARTY, 8 pm, free 2- Step lesson, donations, at SOS 1417 Helmo Av N, 651-735-2400, Ken Douglas 612 723 7097.
POLKA/OLD-TYME, WaconiaLakesideBallroom.com, 952-442-4844 (Nancy's Landing in Waconia has great brunch!).
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Sep. 26-Oct.1 - Arg. Tango Workshop with Sean and Charity, Mpls. by socialdancestudio.com.
Sep. date?? - "Cafe Accordion" plays at St. Barnabus in Plymouth.
Sep. 29 - BALL at Classic Ballroom, Plymouth.
Oct. 5 - GRAND OPENING DOUBLE BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at the Retro Ballroom and On Your Toes. Phase III of III is done! Guest DJs: Pete & Joyce. Prizes and surprises! Foxtrot lesson at 7:30pm. Dancing 8:30-11:00pm. FREE!
Oct. 12 -14 - WC SWING CHALLENGE here.
Oct. 27- MN Madness Dance Event here!, 763-545-8690. See paragraph at beginning of this letter.
Jan. 12 - TheSnowballComp.com, Doubletree, St. Louis Park, MN, 763-557-6004.
Jan. 26 - Feb. 2 - Caribbean Cruise with Dancers Studio.
Feb. 16-17 - Star of the North Dance Competition here.
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