[MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS Dec. 5 - 12+

Lynne Schulz LynneSchulz at cpinternet.Com
Wed Dec 5 09:51:59 EST 2007




I AM CHANGING THE MAILING OF THIS TO WEDNESDAYS (maybe even Tues. night, so please tell studios/hosts to e-mail me their news by Tuesday!)

General news precedes the calendar below. I do not publish all lesson/venue/price info., so contact me if you need more or wish to unsubscribe: LynneSchulz at cpinternet.com, 952-545-2989. RECOMMENDING TO OTHERS: Send complete name, address, zip, ph. #, e-m address for dance info. purposes/emergencies and to help me remember who everyone is! 
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CHAMPION BALLROOM, Chanhassen, GRAND OPENING (see details under Dec. 8, $15 in advance, 952-938-0048, www.dancesportballroom.com). 



EXPANSION OF DANCERS STUDIO:  soon a second location in Woodbury on third floor of "Lighting by Design" next to water tower overlooking I-94, includes grand ballroom  45' x 75', two smaller ballrooms, a 100-space parking lot. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:  Dec. 1 Anne Albrecht, Dec. 2 Don Sherwood,  Dec. 4 - Stan Hardwick and Cathy Dessert, Dec. 13 - Pouran Askari and Suzi Blumberg.
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WED., DEC. 5

INTERM./SILVER  lesson, 6 pm, usually taught by top pro Scott Anderson at Dancers Studio, will be taught by the owner talented Shinya McHenry just for tonight, $15.

VARIETY DANCING at CasaViejaRestaurant, 2176 W. 7th St., St. Paul, one block E. from Snelling and W. 7th St., danceable band "Cheyenne," 7-11:30, wood floor 16X16.

WC SWING INTERM. LESSON at Dancers Studio, St. Paul, 7 pm, $15.

INTL. STANDARD style is taught at ClassicBallroomdance.com, Plymouth, 7:30 and  8:15.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, 8-9 pm, at Cinema, $6/$5, following paid lesson at 7 pm.

ARG. TANGO interm.lessons: 1. 6:30 pm, El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S. Mpls., register at 612-804-3991, 2. 8 pm, milonga steps, Florencia (612-871-9651)at Four Seasons, 612-342-0902.

NO ARG. TANGO by Sabina and Niko this month.

CO. 2-STEP/SWING/CHA CHA at The Rush, Cottage Grove, from 494 go so. on Hwy. 61, take the Grange Av. exit, turn right 3X, go under bridge along w. side of 61, 651-458-0863, warm-up at 7 pm, partner lesson at 7:15, line dance lesson at 8, then dancing 8:30-1, $5?, DJ booth now off floor, better lighting, no smoke.

WC SWING/RUMBA to "BUTANES" at  Eagles 2507 25th St. Mpls.(at 25th Av.) 612-729-4469, start  7:30-8 and play til 10, maybe 10:30. A GROUP OF DANCERS WILL BE THERE TONIGHT TO CELEBRATE STAN'S BIRTHDAY.

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

EC SWING/CO.2-STEP/other at Lees, 101 Glenwood (and 11th St), Mpls, 9-12, lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491; and SWING possible at Narrows, Co. Rd. 15, Navarre, 952-471-3352.

SWING/CO. 2-STEP to "SO BIG" at Bogarts, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Av S, Apple Valley, 9:30, $3, www.bogartsplace.com, www.myspace.com/sobigband


SWING/LATIN to jazz music at Times Bar, 7:30-10:30, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls.

VARIETY DANCING at Mancinis, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 8:30-12:30, small dance floor, www.mancinis.com 

SALSA -  LaBodega, Lyndale and Lake St., Mpls. at 9:30. HOW IS THIS??

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THUR., DEC. 6
BALLROOM PARTY, 1-3:30,  for seniors @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.

BALLROOM PARTY at ClassicBallroomdance.com, 8:00-9:45 pm, pre-paid $15, LESSON choice of basics or interm./silver at 7:30, off Hwy. 169 on Co. Rd. 9 W. in north end of FourSeasonsMall, Plymouth, 763-519-1314.

BALLROOM, bronze and silver level lessons at Dancers Studio, 8 pm, $15.

EC SWING/LINDY: 1. at Tapestry, 10pm - 1 am, EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during the month, 3748 Minnehaha Av So., Mpls, tapestryfolkdance.org and 2. at Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 7 - 10 pm, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191.

WC SWING/other (usually blues;ladies night) at MN MusicCafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9:30-2.

CAJUN and WC/EC SWING at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Mpls., 612-729-4469, 8-11, $5 in box, large wood floor.

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

SWING/CAJUN/CO. 2-STEP/OTHER possible at Schooner and Lee's and Famous Dave's in Mpls., Floyd's in Victoria, Bayside Grill in Excelsior, Half Time Rec in St. Paul, and GB Leighton's, 7820 Univ. Av. N.E., Fridley 763-786-1515, 9:30-1:30, Bogart's in Apple Valley, at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81 )in Maple Grove, also at Narrows, 3380 Shoreline Dr (Co. Rd. 15), Navarre, 952-471-3352.

Sam Juusisto is at one of the Narrows Saloons tonight.  Has anyone heard/danced to this band???  see thenarrowssaloon.com

ARG. TANGO MILONGA to "Mandragora" at Babalu's Restaurant,  800 Washington Av N, Mpls, lesson 7-8 by Lois Donnay, 8 -11, $5; dinner menu available.

SWING to "WHITESIDEWALLS" at McMahon's 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., 8:30-12:30.
ARG. TANGO: beginners at  El Toro Dan Larson's, 8 pm, 612-804-3991; basics on milonga steps by Florencia at Four Seasons, 8 pm; beginners at Cinema, 9 pm.

SALSA/LATIN to "SALSA DEL SOUL" at Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 9:30-12.

DANCEABLE???, "NEIL DYNAMITE & THE HEARTLITES"  (Holiday Tribute to NEIL DIAMOND) at Lees, 101 Glenwood (at 11th St), Mpls, 9:45-1, $5, 612-338-9491.


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FRI., DEC. 7 (1st Fri.)  

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at ClassicBallroomdance.com in Plymouth, two newcomer classes followed by a FREE party with one paid group class of $15, starts 7:10 pm, 763 519-1314.


VARIETY DANCE PARTY at RetroBallroom.com, St. Louis Park, Lesson by  Jennelle Wax 7:30-8:30pm, dancing 8:30-11:00pm.  $10/$8  (1st Friday of every month).

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

BALLROOM PARTY at CheekToCheek,11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644, 6:30 - 10:30, lesson, cheektocheekdancestudio at hotmail.com, cheektocheekdancestudio.com. 

SWING/FOXTROT to "CLASSIC BIG BAND" (17-pieces) at Marian KC Hall, 1114 W American Blvd, Bloomington, 952-888-1492, S of 494, W of Lyndale, 8-11, $9.
DEADLINE for DISCOUNT for ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP with SOMER SURGIT & AGAPE PAPPAS, Dec. 7-9, starts tonight at 9 pm with class on anticipation and reaction at Four Seasons, MILONGA follows. http://www.tejastango.com

WC SWING/OTHER? to ? at Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 9:30-12, free www.timesbarandcafe.com, www.myspace.com/jackbrassband 

VARIETY DANCING to good "ALFALPHA MALES" at Hopkins American Legion, 10 12th Av S, Hopkins, 952-933-1881, dance 8:30-12:30.

VARIETY DANCING at Casa Vieja Restaurant, 2176 W. 7th St. in St. Paul, one block east from the juncture of Snelling Av. and W. 7th St., "Eric Thomas Duo" is danceable, 7 - 11:30, nice wood floor about 16 X16, reservations encouraged as it gets crowded.

SWING/OTHER at SANTA BALL in Zurah, 2540 Park Av S, Mpls, 612-871-3555, 5 pm - 1am, $20; TRAILER TRASH (honky tonk) will play in City of the Lakes Ballroom, but time uncertain, other band upstairs, www.zuhrahshrinecenter.com

CO. 2-STEP/other dancing at Blaine VFW on 109th and Hwy. 65 (Central Av.) 

WC SWING?? to "SOUTH SIDE ACES" (jazz) at Cafe Zander, 525 Selby Av, St Paul, MN 55102-1728,  (651) 222-5224, 8:30-12:30, IS THERE ROOM TO DANCE HERE???

WC SWING/ARG. TANGO to "COOL DISPOSITION" (blues) at The Junction, 901 Cedar Av, Mpls 612-338-9950, 8-1. 

WC SWING/ZYDECO to "Everett Smithson" at  Schooner Tavern, 2901 27 Av S, Minneapolis, 612-729-4365, 9-1, free.

CLUB SALSERO (Salsa & Latin) at Cinema, 1560 St. Clair Av, St Paul, 8-9 lesson, dance 9-12, $15, $10 party only, 651-699-5910, by socialdancestudio.com 

SCANDINAVIAN and INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls, lesson at 7:30, music 8:30-11; $9/$7/$5, 612-722-2914, musicians are welcome, tapestryfolkdance.org 

SALSA NIGHT at Dixies, 695 Grand Av, St Paul, 651-222-7345, 9:30-12:30, cover, www.dixiesongrand.com, IS THERE ROOM TO DANCE HERE???

SWING to "Vic Volare" at Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com, www.vicvolare.biz

WC SWING/whatever to "PROPHETS OF SOUL" (R n B, soul) at Famous Daves, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-1, $5, and to "SOUL TIGHT COMMITTEE" at Bunkers, 761 Washington Av. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, 9:15-1, $6.

? at Withrow, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN 55038, 8:30-12:30, $15, 651-439-5123, www.withrowballroom.com, 

POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA to polka music at Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av. N.E., 612-781-3869, 8 - 10 pm.

In Oakdale: VARIETY DANCE by SOS, 1417 Helmo Av N, Oakdale  55128, 651 735 2400, lesson at 8, dancing follows, $5, requests taken, non alcoholic bev. on sale, large dance floor, Ken D 612-723-7097, sosrecoveryroom.org., LESSONS ALSO DURING WEEKNIGHTS.

IN ROCHESTER: 1. Variety Music at BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Arg. Tango Milonga at Sonte's, 4 - 3rd St SW, 507-292-1628, 9-9:30 lesson, 9:30-1 dance, fancy dessert.

CHECK FRIDAY "'SCENE" SECTION of the "StarTribune" for listings of nightclubs and bars or website of go4dancer.com

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SAT., DEC. 8 (2nd Sat.), so many good choices, I just want to cry!

LESSONS DURING THE DAY AT MOST STUDIOS.

DEADLINE for getting a video made at the Dancers Studio Showcase on Dec. 15.

NUTCRACKER performance by local dancers and instructors of OnYourToes and other local dancers, 11 am and 2 pm, Blmgtn. Olson Middle School

CHAMPION BALLROOM GRAND OPENING  in Chanhassen, main dance floor is 4000 sq ft., 6:30 hors d' ouevres/cocktails, general dancing, performances, $15 advance, $20 at door.(550 Market St., take 494 w., take Hwy. 5 w., turn right or n. onto Market Blvd. then right or e. on Market St, studio by cinema, 952-938-0048, www.dancesportballroom.com 

CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE by AquaGliders, St. Richard's, 7540 Penn Av S., Richfield, 6:15 - social, 7:00 catered dinner, 8:15-11:15 dancing to Paul Heffron Band, dance demo. during intermission, $40 or $55 couple, dress up, must bring a partner, checks to Jan Stevens, 4464 Woodgate Court, Eagan MN  55122, Joe 612-869-3062 (if you join the club, dues are $40 quarterly)., RESERVTIONS were wanted BY DEC. 3, but call.

BALLROOM DINNER DANCE to great JOHNNY OWEN BIG BAND (17-pieces) at Withrow , 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN 55038, buffet at 6, dance 8-11:30, $27, $10 dance only, 651-439-5123, withrowballroom.com, johnnyowenband.com

VARIET DANCE by 3M Club at Polish Amer. Club,1003 Arcade St., St. Paul, 7:30 NC 2-step lesson by Duayne & Cindy, 8:30-12  Dance , Holiday Snacks,  FREE/ $12 for nonmembers, WILL BE THE LAST PARTY.
COUNTRY MUSIC at THE RUSH: Bob Wood will play Co.2 Step, WC, Cha, Waltz, NightClub 2-step & Line Dances, Jim will play country; DJ BOOTH NOW OFF DANCE FLOOR, lighting is up, smoke free, (in Cottage Grove on Hwy.61 so. of 494, take Grange Av. exit, go right twice, go under bridge down w. side of 61).

SWING/CO. 2-STEP/RUMBA to POP WAGNER, MAD JACK ... BLACK LABEL BOYS, POWDERMILK BISCUIT at  Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (at 25th Av S), 612-729-4469, 7:30-10:30, $12 adv./$15, www.minneapoliseagles34.org

COUNTRY/SWING to TRAILER TRASH (honky tonk) XMAS SHOW at Lees, 101 Glenwood (at 11th), Mpls, dance 9-1, $10, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, www.trailertrashmusic.com

SWING to JACK KNIFE AND THE SHARPS at Schullers Tavern, 7345 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley 763-545-9972, 9-1.

SWING/LATIN to PARISOTA HOT CLUB (jazz music of D.Reinhardt) at Loring Pasta Bar, 327-14th Av SE, Dinkytown, Mpls, 6-10:30, free, 612-378-4849.

SWING/FREESTYLE  to ARTISAN (a TGIS Singles dance open to all) at Everett McClay VFW , 311 W 84th St, Blmgton, 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 to ROCKIN HOLLYWOODS at Fridley Crab House, 6161 N Highway 65, Fridley, 763-571-3444, 9:30-1, cover unknown, www.rockinhollywoods.com

SWING/CAJUN DANCING to THE SWAMP KINGS and TOMMY LOVE TRIO at Shakopee Eagles Club, 220 2nd Av W, Shakopee, MN 55379, 952-445-4602, 8-1, cover, toy drive.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA to "MANDRAGORA" by Tango Society of MN at On Your Toes/Retro Ballroom, 5810 W 36th St, St Louis Park, w. off Hwy. 100, enter in rear, 952-938-0048, lesson at 8, dance 9-1, $13/$10, mntango.org, 763-576-3349.

SALSA : 1. Picosa Restaurant,  65 Main St. SE, Dtwn Mpls(St. Anthony Main) validated park. in garage (30 2nd St. SE) $8, 9 -1, lesson at 9 pm; 2. Baja Sol Grill in Inv.Grove Hts. (just off Upper 55th St near Highway 52 and I-494), 9:30 (3. Champion Ballroom in Chanhassen on the 1st Sat. only).

POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA to polka music at Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av. N.E., 612-781-3869, 8 - 10 pm.

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.

In Rochester: NO DANCING tonight at  BlueMoonBallroom.net; also ballroom party some Saturdays at Castle Sr. Center by somnusadance.org

CHECK FRIDAY "SCENE" SECTION of the "StarTribune" or go4dancer.com for further listings of nightclubs and bars. 
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SUN., DEC. 9 (2nd Sun.)

COUNTRY/SWING  3 - 7 pm to various country bands at Eagles.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Cinema to GREAT live "JERRY O'HAGAN ORCHESTRA" (14 pieces) with fabulous vocalist, Charmin Michelle, FREE LESSON AT 6:15 7-10 pm, 1560 St Clair Av, St Paul, 651-699-5910, $12/student less.


VARIETY DANCING to country band, "Memphis and the Meantimes" at MN Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 7:30-11.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA to live "Mandragora"at Loring Pasta Bar, 14th Av. S.E. and 4th St. S.E. at U of MN, 6-9, then CD music til 10:30 pm.


WC SWING/OTHER? to jazz/blues music @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, 8 - 11 pm.

SWING PARTY at Four Seasons, 612-342-0902,6:30 lindy hop lesson, $5, CONFIRM at pazazdance.com.

CAJUN/ZYDECO bands at HalfTime Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, 8 pm, lesson 7 pm.

SALSA:  Babalu's  6 - 9 or 10, with lesson at 7; and to CHARANGA TROPICAL (2nd & 4th Sun.) at Varsity Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, 9-12, $8. 

In Oakdale. DANCE PARTY, 8 pm, lesson, donations, at SOS 1417 Helmo Av N, 651-735-2400, Ken Douglas 612 723 7097.

IRISH CEILI AND SOCIAL at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (at 25th Av S.) 612-729-4469, dance lessons at 7:30, dance starts at 8, no cover, donation $5, call or confirm at minneapoliseagles34.org

POLKA-OLD TYME : check at WithrowBallroom, 12169 Keystone Av, Hugo, 651-439-5123 and  WaconiaLakesideBallroom.com, 952-442-4844 (Nancy's Landing in Waconia has great brunch!) 

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MON., DEC. 10 
BALLROOM BASICS by Scott Anderson at 7 pm, INTERM. at 8 pm, $10, at St. Richard's, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield, NW entrance, 612-816-4446, get calendar sent, megamarc at frontiernet.net.

 
ADV. TECHNIQUE at 7 pm and interm. lessons at 8 pm at DancersStudio.com; 

ADV. EC SWING, 2nd class, 7:00 pm and STANDARD-STYLE TANGO 2nd class, 8 pm at Cinema.


"SWING SOCIAL" at 2920 Bryant S., 9-10 pm, ADV. WC SWING lesson by Soleman Krebs and Todd Palus at 8 by SocialDanceStudio.com  

VARIETY DANCING of "Becky Thompson and Old School" at Lee's, 11th St. & Glenwood downtown Mpls., 8:30-11:30, buy/tip, lit parking lot across street.

SWING/RUMBA to blues bands at Eagles, 25th St and 25th Av S, Minneapolis, 612-729-4469, 7:30-10:30.
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 Babalu, 800 Washington Av. N., Mpls.612-746-3158.  

CEILI DANCE at Merlin's, 3601 E Lake St., Minneapolis, 612 216 2419, 7-9, free, www.merlinsrest.com, www.geocities.com/ceilis_twincities/home.html 

ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Oddfellows, details at mntango.org
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TUE., DEC. 11
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY to band at Medina, 1-4 pm, 763-478-6661.

WALTZ/FOXTROT INTERM. LESSONS with Jeff Nehrbass, World Champion, at Retro Ballroom, 7:00-8:00pm.  Walk-ins welcome!  (952) 928-7803.

ADV. SALSA PROGRESSIVE LESSONS, 2nd one tonight, 8 pm, month long on salsa, cha cha, mambo, and cumbia at Cinema.

WC SWING LESSONS by TC Rebels at St. Richard's, n. of 494 at 7540 Penn Av. S. , Richfield 55423,  7 & 8 pm, drop-in, $10/$12. 

LADIES TECHNIQUE CLASS, 8:15, by Donna Edelstein at ClassicBallroomDance.com in Plymouth.  MANY OTHER CLASSES offered Monday through Saturday.


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.

WC SWING/OTHER to RIVER CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA at South St Paul VFW, 111 S Concord, South St Paul, 651-455-1505, 7-10, free, www.rivercityjazz.org,

MARK STARY AND DAN NEALE at the Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, 8-12, free, www.halftimerec.com, 

ARG. TANGO: PRACTICA, all levels, 9-10, interm. lesson at 8 pm at Four Seasons, 612-342-0902.

ARG. TANGO PARTY, 9-12, Lois Donnay's, 3142 1st Av S, Mpls. 55408, bring food or wine or $5, 612-822-8436, lessons prior.

SALSA/LATIN Social",  9 -10 pm, inside Uptown Wellness, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls., paid lesson prior, SocialDanceStudio.com, 612-418-4046. 


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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Dec. 12 - BALLROOM DANCE to DICK REIMER'S DIXIE CATS at Medina, Hwy 55, 763-478-6661, lesson at 7, dance 8-11, $, www.medinaentertainment.com

Dec. 14 - BALLROOM PARTY by Cafe Bailar at Retro.
Dec. 14 - HOLIDAY PARTY at Classic Ballroom, Plymouth, Christmas music and Klezmer tunes, holiday foods, 8:10-9:30 pm, $15 pp, 763-519-1314.
Dec. 14 -WC SWING HOLIDAY PARTY by MN WC SwingClub at Murzyn Hall. 
Dec. 14 - DANCE SHOW "All Wrapped Up" by our local ballroom dancers at Pearson Theatre, Concordia Univ., St. Paul, 651-209-6799.
Dec. 15 - ADV. PARTNERING SMOOTH DANCE WORKSHOP at Cinema, 10:00am-1pm, $85 Advance/$100 at door, bring partner, pre-silver and above only.
Dec. 15 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio.
Dec. 15 - ARG. TANGO PARTY, beautiful mansion at 340 Summit, DJ:  Niko Sagado, by Jean Mueller, karmic_order at yahooo.com
Dec. 16 - WC SWING HOLIDAY BALL by TC Rebels at Retro, see tcrebels.com
Dec. 21- COUNTRY/SWING DANCE PARTY at Retro
Dec. 22 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by Cafe Bailar at Retro.
Dec. 30 - HATS AND MITTENS BENEFIT for organ & tissue donation; band "Synergy," dinner, Marriott SW, 5801 Opus Pkwy, Minnetonka, MN 55343, (952) 935-5500, $75.00, dance lesson, hatsandmittens.org or Rebecca at 952-935-5300.

Dec. 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE:
1. ShakopeeBallroom.com -2400 E 4th Av, Shakopee, 952-445-0412, buffet 6-8, dancing 8:15-12:30 to "Don Riggs Big Band," $40 at door/$35 advance; $30 dance &breakfast at door/$25 in advance. 
2. B'Dale Club - WC Swing, 2100 N Dale, Roseville, 9-1, meat/cheese/buns/coffee provided, also potluck, mnwestcoastswingdanceclub.com
3. Dancers Studio, St. Paul -  9 pm ballroom dancing, games, hors d'oeuvres, professional show, champagne at midnight, $35/40.
4. Medina -"JohnnyHolmBand"(50s, 60s/variety) and "TheBlindPigBand", Hwy.55, 763-478-6661, music at 8, $30 door/$25 advance, medinaentertainment.com, 
5. Radisson Univ. Hotel - "THE CLASSIC BIG BAND" (17-piece swing/foxtrot), 615 Washington Av SE, Minneapolis, 612-379-8888, 8:30-12:30, $35, www.radisson.com/offers/displayDetail.do?offerId=1789514&hotelBrandCode=RAD 6. Withrow - "Rockin' Hollywoods"(50s-60s), two entree buffet dinner, champagne toast, favors, prizes, 8:30-12:30, $40, 651-439-5123, withrowballroom.com 
7. Tapestry - potluck 6:30, contra/intl. folk dancing at 8:15
8. Times Cafe - 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098; 5:30-7:30 seating/music by Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson ($40) or 8:30 seating/music at 9:30 by Twin Cities Hot Club ($50), www.timesbarandcafe.com
9. Jax Cafe - Swing to Doug Hanning and Twin Cities Seven and vocalist Charmin Michelle,1928 University Av NE, Mpls, 8:15-?, $70-$95, 612-789-7297.
10. In Rochester - see BlueMoonBallroom.net
11. See more choices for bars/nightclubs at go4dancer.com

Jan. 12 - THESNOWBALLComp.com, Doubletree, St. Louis Park, 763-557-6004.
Jan. 31 - ARG. TANGO SHOW at Northrup Aud. GOOD SEATS ALMOST GONE!
Feb. 16-17 - STAR OF THE NORTH Amateur Dance Competition here.

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