From lmsdance at gmail.com Wed Jul 1 13:59:39 2009 From: lmsdance at gmail.com (Lynne Schulz) Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:59:39 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 1-7 Message-ID: <369570920907011059v3d7d47dbyfc58bd697a75c983@mail.gmail.com> Please read this first page each week even if you can?t go dancing. LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 1 - 7 FOR A BETTER FORMAT, CLICK ON this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm later on Wed. afternoon. ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com DONATIONS would be appreciated to Lynne Schulz, 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Park 55426, as two days a week are spent on writing this newsletter and keeping up the database. *-------------------------------------------------* *GENERAL NEWS* DONATIONS this week to support this newsletter: Thank you to Lowell Franz for produce from his garden. SPECTATE AT TWIN CITIES OPEN, July 9-11, at the Sheraton in Blmgtn. on Hwy. 100 just north of 494, smooth dances on Thur., rhythm dances on Fri., intl. standard-style on Sat., evening sessions feature adv./champion dancers; Fri. night is Pink Ribbon Evening - wear pink for fundraiser for breast cancer, silent auction and a SWING BAND playing for everyone to dance to; Sat. eve. show is ?All You Need is Love;? matinees are $10, Thur. eve. $20, Fri. eve. $30, Sat. eve. $35, www.twincitiesopen.com , get tickets now especially for eve. sessions 952 -892-3650 , www.twincitiesopen.com; Tropical Ballroom also has a table you can sit at. BALLROOM DANCE WORKSHOPS are for everyone at Twin Cities Open, $20 each; July 9, 3 pm - Rumba with Debbie Avalos, 7 pm - Cha Cha with Marilynn Benitez; July 10, 11 am - Foxtrot with Eddie Simon, 3 pm - Tango with Pierre Allaire; July 11, 11 am - Swing with Ron Montez, 3 pm - ?Powerful & Stylish Turns? with Toni Redpath; ph. 952.892.3650 TROCADEROS NIGHTCLUB IS NOW CLOSED! LOCAL DANCERS ON NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0KbTcp6Bmo titled ?Kid Busted at the Mall,? a commercial for ?America?s Got Talent!? on June 4 in a surprise show at Mall of America. Lois Donnay, Bridget Daly, Lowell Franz, Mike Jones, Jeff Knickerbocker, and Lynne Schulz (in orange outfit) did a quick foxtrot . HILARIOUS WC SWING VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSKCi9ml4ME MAKE-UP ARTIST for your dance competitions, weddings, etc. Asia Schulz, 952.217.5017. CLUTTERED?? Is your home or office a mess? No space for anything? Rooms look uninviting? Get help to sort and organize, stage your home for sale, organize an event, etc. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, lmsdance at gmail.com *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE*, a 30-page booklet, has been REVISED, only $5, $10 if mailed. Has lots of Arg. tango info. plus other tips for any tourist even if you have been to B.A., lmsdance at gmail.com, 952-545-2989 . HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Owen Gamon, Dan Larson, Lindsay Orr, Anna Reed, Jeff Skaalrud, Trudy Thompson, Tom Youngren, Jack Zimmer CONGRATULATIONS on marriage of Margie Aaberg and Joel Young, June 30. *----------------------------------------------* *WEDNESDAY, JULY 1* SWING-LATIN MUSIC by CHRISTINE ROSHOLT and combo at History Theater, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul 55101, (dance space undetermined, so call), Act 1 G-rated- 7 p.m., Act 2 Unrated 8:15 p.m, 12 acts including The Whooza Kooza crew from Cirque du Soleil, www.samplenightlive.com/shows/17.html, Use Discount Code "MEMBERS" and get $5 off admission online. Buy tickets, check out the line-up and see the complete list of prizes at www.SampleNightLive.com SWING-LATIN MUSIC by Daddy Squeeze at Dunn Bros,1569 Grand Av. St. Paul, 651-698-0618 , dance space unknown, 8:30 pm, http://www.dunnbrosgrand.com/music.php NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP CLASS, all levels at 7pm at Social Dance Studio. NEW YORK HUSTLE CLASS, all levels at 8:15pm at Social Dance Studio. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury, 8:00-9:30pm, $6. CO. 2-STEP CLASS, interm. level. at Tropical, 7 pm. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, $5, Lynn C. will teach a line dance lesson at 7:45 pm. SWING-LATIN: Swanee Beach Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. EC and WC SWING-RUMBA live music ( 5 choices): 1. Davina and Vagabonds outdoors at Hilde Performance Center, 3540 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, dance on grass, 5 pm 2. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:30 3. Wolverines Jazz Trio at Hell?s Kitchen, 8 - 11 pm 4. Patty and the Buttons at Lee?s, 8 pm swing lesson, music 9 pm 5. Stockcar Named Desire at Narrows, 3380 Shoreline Drive, on Co. Rd. 15, in Navarre 952.471.3352 , 8:30 pm, small dance space. 6. Tim Mahoney at Lord Fletcher?s, 3746 Sunset Dr., Spring Park, north off Co. Rd. 15, 952.471.8513, dance space unknown. SWING-CAJUN OUTDOORS to Bourbon Street Boys Band at Wayzata Depot, 402 E. Lake St., 952-473.9595, 7 pm, dance on sidewalk or maybe on grass ARG. TANGO (4 CLASSES): 1. interm. at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. basics at 7 pm and then Interm. Class - moves involving changes in height at 8:15 pm at Social Dance Studio by Sabine and guest, Eli Leserowitz; 3. interm./adv. volcadas and colgadas at Four Seasons by Florencia, 8 pm. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites SQUARE DANCING at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 7 pm *--------------------------------------------------------* *THURSDAY, JULY 2* BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, www.slippersdance.com. MAMBO CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. HIP-HOP CLASS starts at Dancers Studio by Kate at 6 pm. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. SWING with a band at Picosa, 8 pm-12, lesson by Michael Bang of North Star Studio, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . SWING-LATIN CHOICES: to live band at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30; EC SWING-LINDY (2 choices): 1. at Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month; 2. a Big Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. SWING OUTDOORS (2 choices): 1. Detroit Don King Band at Como Pavilion, turn off at north end of Como Pkwy., 7 pm, cement floor, roofed, caf?; 2. Hot Swing Combo with Nancy harms at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 pm, cement. EC AND WC SWING to Mr. Rolls at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30 PM, $5. WC SWING choices: 1. Jazz on the Prairie Band outdoors in Hopkins Central Park, 16 9th Av. S., Hopkins, 7 pm. 2. Robert Cray at Cabooze, 917 Cedar Av.S., Mpls, 612.338.6425, call to confirm $35 price. 3. Davina and Vagabonds at Forestlaker on Lake St. in Forest Lake, 20 min. from Mpls. north on 35W, 6 pm. 4. Check Famous Dave?s, Bunker?s, Mears Park-St. Paul, www.go4dancer.com CAJUN-SWING OUTDOORS to Everett Smithson Band and Tim Patrick at White Bear Kowalski's Gazebo 3rd St.Stage, 4701 Hwy. 61, 6-9 pm, www.marketfest.org/entertainment.htm COUNTRY-SWING dancing at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; best hardwood floor in the T.C., donations, www.centerforharmoniousliving.com COUNTRY-SWING: 3 live bands at Lee?s starting at 9:30 pm. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT at Soundbar, 414 3rd Av S. Mpls 55401, $20, open bar, DJ music, go-go dancers, 21+ event, dress code enforced, reservations (612)333-0363 ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. by Florencia at Four Seasons, 8 pm, RSVP to 612-871-9651 , 612-735-6579 ; 2. Progressive beginner class at Cinema Ballroom, 9 pm; 3. CANCELED FOR TONIGHT: classes at Donnay, 8 pm. (see next blurb) ARG. TANGO MUSIC outdoors to Mandragora Tango Orchestra at Walker Art Center, Lyndale Av. S. and Hennepin Av., Mpls., 7:45 pm lesson on grass by Lois Donnay on west side of building, so wear hard-soled shoes, band plays 8:30 - 9:15 pm (a lot of slow Piazzolla music), followed by a rock band, indoor seating available in Skyspace Room if you get tickets earlier at 6 pm, bring blanket/chair to sit on outside; free, cash bar, parking across street in Sculpture Garden lot, www.walkerartcenter.org ARG. TANGO at Minnehaha Falls Park Bandstand east of the pavilion and Sea Salt Caf?; take 46th St. east off Hiawatha Av. (Hwy.55) to Minnehaha Av. And Godfrey Rd., 7 pm ,dancing on cement or grass, wear hard-soled shoes, come earlier to insure parking spot, 75 cents an hour in lot; host/instructor unknown. CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry with Green Tree, 7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA-LATIN OUTDOORS: Los Soles at Concord and Robert St. in St. Paul , 7:30 pm, then movie Bugambilia, 7:30 pm. SALSA: Check for lessons at all studios. Tropical has an interm. level one. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm; 2. BAND at MN Music Caf?, 9 pm-2, bring food shelf donation. SWING-FREESTYLE OUTDOORS to mostly rock music, July 2 - 5 , at Taste of MN on Harriet Island, St. Paul; $10 includes food/drink voucher. *-------------------------------------------* *FRIDAY, JULY 3 *(1st Fri.) Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. BALLROOM-VARIETY DANCE PARTIES (4 choices): 1. Potluck and Dance Party at Tropical Ballroom, 6:30 - 11 pm, bring a dish to share, eating supplies provided. 2. Ballroom Bash at Cinema, class 7 pm, 50-60?s music 8 - 11 pm., dress up in 50-60?s attire to get $2 off, SurfinSafari dance contest-do Mashed Potatoes, Twist, Watusi, etc.; DJ Shane M, now ballroom party every 1st Fri. 3. Cheek to Cheek, mambo lesson at 7:30 in July; dancing 8:30 -10:30 pm, $10/8. 4. Dancers Studio, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15; paid lessons at 7 and 8 pm. 5. Star-Spangled Party at Classic Ballroom; wear red, white, and blue; beg. and interm. salsa classes at 7:10 , dancing from 8-9:45 pm, $15/10. POTLUCK AND WC SWING PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 6:30 pm; Skip will DJ at 8 pm; only hamburgers will be provided by Ken; so bring a side dish/salad to share; beverages will be sold. WC SWING live music (choices): 1. Tom Bentz Band at Neumann?s, 9 pm; 2. Try at Dakota Co. Stkhs. - Burnsville; at Famous Dave; at MN Music Caf?; www.go4dancer.com EC AND WC SWING-RUMBA to Retractions at So. St. Paul VFW, 9:30 pm. COUNTRY-SWING (choices): 1. PARTY/FUNDRAISER by New Riverside Ramblers, Becky Thompson, Pop Wagner, Roe Family Singers & many others at Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul 55104 , 5 - 10:30 pm, potluck, raffle, 60TH birthday bash for Pop Wagner. 2. Front Porch...Pigs at Eagles Club 7 -9pm; 3. Trailer Trash 9:30 pm at Lee?s 4. or try at Blaine VFW. NO DANCE PARTY at Social Dance Studio tonight. SALSA-LATIN by Charanga Tropical at Red Barn, 9260 East Point Douglas Dr, Cottage Grove, 9 pm, before 9 pm- $5; after 9 pm- $7, spacious dance floor, Directions: http://www.nickent.com/nc-vfw-cottagegrove.htm SALSA-LATIN with Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1am, lesson from 9-10:15pm?, 612-746-3970 ; $10. SALSA with Salsa Police Band at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-9 class then request dancing til 11:30 pm. POLKA choices to confirm: 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av.55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 ; 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 and at Stones, 324 S. Main. ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse; SIOUX FALLS, SD: http://www.askmetodance5678.com AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music. SWING-FREESTYLE OUTDOORS to mostly rock music, July 2 - 5 , at Taste of MN on Harriet Island, St. Paul; $10 includes food/drink voucher. PLEASE READ FIRST PAGE; it changes each week. Also scan through the ADDRESS BOOK for more information. *---------------------------------------------* *SATURDAY, JULY 4 *(1st Sat.) CONFIRMED CLOSED TODAY: Classic Ballroom, no group classes at Dancers Studio, Social Dance Studio, Starks. BANDS AND FIREWORKS - Roseville Central, 2540 Lexington Av. N., www.cityofroseville.com/rosefest, 651.792.7006: 3:30 pm Splatter Sisters, 5:00 pm Radioband, 7:30 pm Roseville Big Band (dance swing on cement at amphitheatre), 9:00 pm Roseville Community Band, 10:00 - Fireworks BANDS AND FIREWORKS: check your local park and StarTribune.com ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am, confirmed. INTL. STANDARD RUMBA taught by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm, confirmed. EC SWING-LINDY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry with Prima music 8:30 pm-12:30 am, lesson at 7:30, confirmed. EC AND WC SWING by The Retractions at Eagles, 5 pm, on schedule. WC SWING live music choices to check: 1. Stockcar Named Desire, 3 pm, at Lord Fletcher?s, 3746 Sunset Dr., Spring Park, north off Co. Rd. 15, 952.471.8513. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons by Dave Rost, 9:30- 1, $8, confirmed. SWING-FREESTYLE MUSIC OUTDOORS: 1. Orange Whip 7 pm, at St. Anthony Main Street Stage, and Mike Sterling on Courtyard Stage, 7 pm, on east side of river in downtown Mpls., 201 S.E. Main St. confirmed. 2. Mostly rock music, July 2 - 5 , at Taste of MN on Harriet Island, St. Paul; $10 includes food/drink voucher, tasteofMN.com, confirmed STILLWATER: WC SWING to Soul Tight committee at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ------------------------------------------------ *SAT., JULY 4 - THE FOLLOWING EVENTS HAVE NOT BEEN CONFIRMED, SO CALL:* DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Pre-register at 612-799-4147 . Private lessons available. . WC SWING PARTY to Band at SOS-Oakdale, lesson at 7:30, music 8:30 to 12, $8 donation. SWING -RUMBA MUSIC at Dakota Co. Stkhs. In Burnsville, MN Music Cafe. SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY, a HavinaBall event, 7:30 Lesson, 8:30-12:30 music,$12; COUNTRY BANDS at Lee?s. CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV,-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15. SALSA-LATIN: check at Loring Pasta Bar,10 pm. ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com , 320-251-0601 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse; 3. Arg. tango milonga at Sonte?s, 3rd St., 8:30 -12, tangosocietyofrochester.com DULUTH: 1. SWING MUSIC at Club Saratoga,331 Canal Park Duluth, MN218-727-7865; 3 - 7 pm, dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton. AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. SWING-ROCK LIVE MUSIC CHOICES, see www.go4dancer.com and Fri. StarTribune. *Did you read the first page of this newsletter yet???* *ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS are in Address Book* *----------------------------------------* *SUNDAY, JULY 5 *(1st Sun.) *AFTERNOON*: WC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave?s to Ken Valdez music, 10 am - 2 pm. CANCELED FOR SUMMER: Sunday Socials Ballroom Dance Parties at Retro Ballroom. COUNTRY-SWING to good Country Doctors Band at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm. BLUEGRASS at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm. WASECA, MN: SWING-LATIN OUTDOOR MUSIC, 11am-4pm, Daddy Squeeze at The Chautauqua in Maplewood Park, family-friendly, http://, ww.exploreminnesota.com/listing.aspx?EntityID=18295 *EVENING:* CANCELED just tonight: BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema. SWING-LATIN to Christine Rosholt and Beasley?s Big Band at Como Pavilion, 1199 Midway Pkwy., follow Como Pkwy. past the zoo, St. Paul, 7 - 9 pm, concrete dance floor, roofed, caf?. WC SWING PARTY by Rebels at Social Dance Studio, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:30 pm just in summer. WC SWING live music: Joe Juliano at MN Music Caf?, call for time. COUNTRY music by Bobby Vandell at The Junction, 7:30 pm. CAJUN-ZYDECO at Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5. ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10; supper menu. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at Oak City (Hwy 100 & 494) at 5001 American Blvd., Blmgtn. 55437, 9527468887 to Salsa del Soul Band (5/31,6/14,6/28,7/5, 7/19) DJs on other Sun., free dance lesson, outdoor patio, free parking, $7; 2. to Sensacion Latina Band at Prime Time, Irving Av, Burnsville, 9:30pm- 2am, $5, call to confirm. *----------------------------------------------------* *MONDAY, JULY 6* BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom. WALTZ CLASS, interm./silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm VIENNESE WALTZ CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic; 8 pm - interm. INTERM.- ADV. BALLROOM CLASSES; check at Cinema BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES FOR SINGLES by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 8 pm, practice before and after. VARIETY DANCING to Janie Miller Band at 8:30 pm Lee's all summer. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC OR EC SWING to Al?s Rockabilly Quartet at Famous Dave at 8 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Pov?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza blvd. 763.784.7110. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, www.aquampls.com/tour.html; 2. Epic;110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 DISCONTINUED: SALSA at Front Caf?. ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . SQUARE DANCING at Eagles, 7:30-10:30, (1st and 3rd Mon. only) IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free *------------------------------------* *TUESDAY, JULY 7* BALLROOM (and Old- Tyme) PARTY to Julie Lee Band at Medina, 1-4 pm. WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. NEW! SWING-LATIN by Caf? Accordion Orchestra at MN History Center, 6:30 - 8 pm, free Arg. Tango lesson at 6:30 pm by Lois Donnay, outdoors on cement, inside if rain, wear a French beret, www.mnhs.org/historycenter/programs/9nights SWING-FOXTROT to The Classic Big Band at Lake Harriet Bandshell, cement surface, 7:30-9 pm SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, (1st Tue.beginners); pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 . WC SWING CLASSES choices: 1. TCRebels.com; 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING choices: 1. BBQ and music by Who NU Band at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm; 2. Power of Ten Band at Woody?s, 220 Carlson Pkwy. ,Plymouth; 3. Don King Blues Band and Friends at Mtka. Civic Ctr., 14600 Mtka. Blvd., 952.939.8200, outdoors/dance space unknown COUNTRY-WC SWING to live music at Eagles Club. FREE ARG. TANGO LESSON at MN History Center by Lois Donnay at 6:30 followed by swing-Latin music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra, outdoors, cement/grass, indoors if rain. ARG. TANGO choices: 1. CANCELED: beg. class at 6:30 at Old Arizona, (see above) 2. Beg. and interm. class at 8 pm at Old Arizona (lavender door 24135) by Lois Donnay; 2. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 3. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING at The Celtic Junction ( www.thecelticjunction.com), 7:30pm; couples dances, no partner required, $8. Details at www.lomamor.org. SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN choices: 1.at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. 2. Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs at Town Square Park in Blaine, 7 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. *-----------------------------------------------* *COMING ATTRACTIONS (mark your calendar in case e-mails don?t come!)* . July 8 - COUNTRY-SWING PARTY at Tropical. July 8 - DEADLINE to register for Arg. Tango workshop in Iowa City. ERNEST WILLIAMS AND MARICELA WILSON! http://soli.inav.net/~dance/ErnestWilliamsFlyerAndBioJul2009.pdf http://soli.inav.net/~dance/ernestwilliams2009jul.html July 8 - LADIES MAKE-UP WORKSHOP at Cinema Ballroom, how to apply makeup for dance comps, 6:30-8 pm, $135, includes professional brush set. July 9 - NEW! WC SWING CLASSES now on Thursday nights at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm with Kelsy, Interm. Ladies Styling with National Pro Wendy Miller at 7p (All leaders get in free - we need you as props!) Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm July 9-11 - TWIN CITIES OPEN COMPETITION at Sheraton in Blmgtn., www.twincitiesopen.com July 10 - COUNTRY-SWING PARTY at Tropical, 7:10pm Line Dance lesson, 7:30pm Co. 2-Step lesson July 10 & 24 - WC SWING PARTY at B?Dale Club, lesson at 7:30, potluck at 10 pm, 651-484-4562 , 612-625-6818 . July 11 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP BY ERNEST WILLIAMS AND MARICELA WILSON in Iowa City. July 11 - Club Swing (Hustle lesson at 7p) and DJ contest at Social Dance Studio July 13-24 - Kid?s Academy: Summer Dance Camp at Social Dance Studio,10am-Noon July 17 - BALLROOM PARTY w/CHRIS KALOGERSON BAND at RETRO. July 17 - CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio, latin lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm. July 17-19 - BALBOA FESTIVAL here in Mpls., www.tcbal.com July 17-19 - WISCONSIN DANCE CHALLENGE, http://www.rebelswdc.com/ or flyers at Social Dance Studio July 18 - BALLROOM PARTY by USADanceMN at Champion Ballroom-Chanhassen. July 19 - PRACTICE PARTY open to all at RETRO, 2 -5 p.m., $5, enter thru rear door. July 24 - BALLROOM PARTY w/ROD CERAR BAND at Retro, Interm./Beg. Foxtrot lessons by Champion Jeff Nehrbass and Ellymae Toupin. Dessert/coffee/free bottle of water, $12, enter thru rear door July 24 - BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY, waltz Lesson at 7pm, at Social Dance Studio. July 24 -26 - WC SWING WEEKEND with guest champion, Mario, at Social Dance Studio. July 25 - ARG. TANGO MILONA at Social Dance Studio. July 25 - BALLROOM ANNIV. PARTY at Tropical; lessons, prizes, variety dancing in evening.. July - CHICAGOTANGOWEEK.COM July 25 - IRISH CEILI at The Celtic Junction,www.thecelticjunction.com, details at www.lomamor.org . July 31 - CAF? ACCORDIAN ORCHESTRA at RETRO, mixing opportunities! Arg. tango lesson, snacks/dessert/bottle of water included, $12, enter thru rear door. July 31 - CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio. Aug. 15 - DEADLINE for registration for Competitors Dance Camp at Classic Ballroom on Aug. 22. Aug. 22 - COMPETITORS DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, 10:30 - 3:30 pm. Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR TALENT CONTEST, www.mnstatefair.org, $15 fee; also many free dance bands playing each day around the fair. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS DANCE EVENT, nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Winter - DANCE CRUISES see Bryant Cruises.com and search internet for others.- Jan. 10 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp - ** ** ** ** *------------------------------------------------* *DANCING ADDRESS BOOK * (revised June 24,?09; check all 6 sections below) *VENUES:* B'DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org CELTIC JUNCTION, 826 Prior Av., St. Paul MN CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , www.centerforharmoniousliving.com, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , www.ERVdancestudio.com ; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, ticobaila at yahoo.com, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , www.floydsbar.com FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells kitchen.com HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, www.renedance.com, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, www.slippersdance.com, Julie at slippersdance.com, 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROCADEROS, 107 3rd Av. N., Mpls, 55401, 612-465-0440 TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.comowned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html *---------------------------------------------* *ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:* BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- www.tangoandi.com; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - ericli1016 at gmail.com, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE *- 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com *-----------------------------------------------* *SALSA ADDRESSES *(see others in Venues section) AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html CLUB SALSA DE NOCHE - see St. Cloud entry in Regional section of this Address Book. DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com or any dance studio. *-----------------------------------------------* *INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):* BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - www.megamarc.com, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio CHAN, Sondra - southern suburbs, www.gottadanceNOW.com, sondra at gottadancenow.com KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info at pazazdance.com; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: www.ericabergswing.com; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . *--------------------------------------------------* *CLUBS:* AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM , P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM , 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, salsa at umn.edu, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) *------------------------------------------------* *REGIONAL:* BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com ; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, djcds2 at mchsi.com, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 , a fun retro (1950's) bar; 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton, 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , tracypalmer at comcast.net, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., www.grandhallstudio.com, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ; dahldance.com, babydahlmn417 at msn.com 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, * http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com*, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , 2. Club Salsa de Noche in Studio Jeff, 701 St. Germain St. W., Suite 201, 9 pm-1, (take 94 W. to St. Cloud; take exit 171, turn R. off the exit ramp; turn R. at Clearwater Rd; head into downtown, turn R. at St. Germain St. W.; studio 2 blocks down on left). Sam, Club Salsa de Noche (320) 260-6580 . STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, v at vjw.biz; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. www.usadancesouthdakota.org 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com -- Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com ph.952.545.2989 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From committedtodancesport at mchsi.com Sat Jul 4 20:51:40 2009 From: committedtodancesport at mchsi.com (Roscoe) Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:51:40 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] International Latin/Standard Class CANCELLED July 11 Message-ID: Tony Karadzhov's International Latin/Standard class is cancelled July 11 due to the Twin Cities Open Competition. Hope to see some of you there! 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The air conditioning system is working great and we know Loren will have a good lesson planned for all. When: Friday - July 10, 2009 Where: B-Dale Club - 2100 North Dale Street, Roseville Lesson: 7:30 - 8:30 Instructor: Loren Greenberg Dance: 8:30 - 12:00 Music provided by Loren Greenberg Snacks for the table are welcome! Hope to see all of you Friday!! Joanie Taylor -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmsdance at gmail.com Wed Jul 8 14:02:24 2009 From: lmsdance at gmail.com (Lynne Schulz) Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:02:24 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 8-14 Message-ID: <369570920907081102w10db2930sb19616b286b20a51@mail.gmail.com> Please read this first page each week even if you can?t go dancing. LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 8 - 14 FOR A BETTER FORMAT, CLICK ON this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com ------------------------------------------------- GENERAL NEWS DONATIONS would be appreciated to this newsletter because two days a week are spent on writing this and keeping up database instead of on salaried work! - Lynne Schulz, 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Park 55426. DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to Linda Havir for her monetary gift. JOE HANNASCH , long-time ballroom dancer and competitor, passed away on July 4 from cancer. His funeral was July 8, 11 am, in St. Paul; obituary is on Pioneer Press's website: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-t-hannasch&pid=129345147 TWIN CITIES OPEN, July 9-11, at the Sheraton in Blmgtn. on Hwy. 100 just north of 494, smooth dances on Thur., rhythm dances on Fri., intl. standard-style on Sat., evening sessions feature adv./champion dancers; Fri. night is Pink Ribbon Evening - wear pink for fundraiser for breast cancer, silent auction and a SWING BAND playing for everyone to dance to; Sat. eve. show is ?All You Need is Love;? matinees are $10, Thur. eve. $20, Fri. eve. $30, Sat. eve. $35, get tickets now especially for eve. sessions 952 -892-3650 , www.twincitiesopen.com; also see details under Thurs., Fri., and Sat. below in this newsletter. Tropical Ballroom has a table you can sit at. RSVP to them. BALLROOM DANCE WORKSHOPS are for everyone at Twin Cities Open, $20 each; July 9, 3 pm ? Rumba with Debbie Avalos, 7 pm - Cha Cha with Marilynn Benitez; July 10, 11 am ? Foxtrot with Eddie Simon, 3 pm ? Tango with Pierre Allaire; July 11, 11 am ? Swing with Ron Montez, 3 pm ? Powerful & Stylish Turns with Toni Redpath; ph. 952.892.3650 COUNTRY DANCING ON RIVERBOAT, on Harriet Bishop, July 18, 8 - 11:30 pm, $20 in adv./$25 at dock on Harriet Island -St. Paul, DJ Dawn Kinsman, plus a strolling barbershop quartet; call David Buchkosky 612.824.7150 or www.nsgra.org FANTASTIC WEST COAST SWING video ?Double Your Pleasure? at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEli2rrrJwI MAKE-UP ARTIST for your dance competitions, weddings, etc. Asia Schulz, 952.217.5017. CLUTTERED?? Is your home or office a mess? No space for anything? Rooms look uninviting? Get help to sort and organize, stage your home for sale, organize an event, etc. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, lmsdance at gmail.com SEE SHOW ?TONY AND TINA?S WEDDING? on Aug. 16; contact Tropical Ballroom to join the group. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Owen Gamon, Dan Larson, Lindsay Orr, Anna Reed, Jeff Skaalrud, Trudy Thompson, Tom Youngren, Jack Zimmer CONGRATULATIONS on marriage of Margie Aaberg and Joel Young, June 30. ---------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 NEW! WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul 7? Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10/ $40 for 5, 612.968.4385, soleman at solemankrebs.com . LADIES MAKE-UP WORKSHOP at Cinema Ballroom, how to apply makeup for dance comps, 6:30-8 pm, $135, includes professional brush set. NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP CLASS, all levels at 7pm at Social Dance Studio. NEW YORK HUSTLE CLASS, all levels at 8:15pm at Social Dance Studio. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY 2-STEP CLASS, Interm. Level, 7 pm at Tropical. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, $5, lesson at 7:45 pm. SWING-LATIN: Swanee Beach Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. EC and WC SWING-RUMBA live music ( 6 choices): 1. Davina and Vagabonds at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm. 2. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:30 3. Mark Lamoine and Friends at Como Pavilion St. Paul, 7 pm., concrete floor, roofed, caf?. 4. Bluprint at MN Music Caf? 5. Wolverines at Hell?s Kitchen, 8 -11pm 6. Stockcar Named Desire at Narrows, 8:3-0 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE OUTDOORS to Rockin Hollywoods at Oakdale Bandshell in Oakdale, 7 pm ARG. TANGO (4 CLASSES): 1. interm. at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. basics at 7 pm and then interm. class - moves involving changes in height at 8:15 pm at Social Dance Studio by Sabine; 3. interm./adv. volcadas and colgadas at Four Seasons by Florencia, 8 pm. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. DEADLINE to register for Arg. Tango workshop in Iowa City. Http://soli.inav.net/~dance/ErnestWilliamsFlyerAndBioJul2009.pdf http://soli.inav.net/~dance/ernestwilliams2009jul.html SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites SQUARE DANCING at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 7 pm, also July 15. STARTS TOMORROW!! : TWIN CITIES OPEN COMPETITION AND WORKSHOPS at Sheraton in Blmgtn., July 9 -11, www.twincitiesopen.com, hosted by Scott and Amy Anderson, top champion pros here in the Twin Cities. -------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, JULY 9 TWIN CITIES OPEN DANCE COMPETITION AND WORKSHOPS at Sheraton in Blmgtn., www.twincitiesopen.com Watch American smooth dances performed 9 - 5 pm for $10, Workshops are $20 each: 3 pm ? Rumba with Debbie Avalos, 7 pm - Cha Cha with Marilynn Benitez; watch championships at evening session at 7:30 for $20. BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, www.slippersdance.com. MAMBO CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. HIP-HOP CLASS at Dancers Studio by Kate at 6 pm. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. SWING with a Davina and Vagabonds at Picosa, 8 pm-12, lesson by Michael Bang of North Star Studio, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . SWING-LATIN CHOICES: to live band Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30; EC SWING-LINDY (2 choices): 1. at Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month; 2. a Big Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. EC and WC SWING-FREESTYLE OUTDOORS (4 choices): 1. 80?s music band at Normandale Lake Bandshell, off 84th St. in Blmgth., 7 pm. 2. Bend in the River Big Band in Hopkins in Downtown Park 16 9th Av.S., 3. Brian Kinney Band at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 pm, small concrete floor. 4. Lamont Cranston at Ramsey County Fair in Maplewood, 8 pm 5. at White Bear Kowalski's Gazebo 3rd St.Stage, 4701 Hwy. 61, 6-9 pm, www.marketfest.org/entertainment.htm NEW! WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling with Natl. Pro Wendy Miller at 7pm (leaders free ? we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm COUNTRY-SWING dancing at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; best hardwood floor in the T.C., donations, www.centerforharmoniousliving.com COUNTRY-SWING choices: : 2 bands at Lee?s starting at 9:30 pm; Mason Dixon Band at Inn Kahoots for HamelRodeo.org CAJUN to Faux Playboys at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box.. SWING-CAJUN to TC Hot Club in Central Park on Lexington Pkwy. in Roseville, concrete/blacktop floor, 7 :30. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT at Soundbar, 414 3rd Av S. Mpls 55401, $20, open bar, DJ music, go-go dancers, 21+ event, dress code enforced, reservations (612)333-0363 ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. Basics by Florencia at Four Seasons, 8 pm, RSVP to 612-871-9651 , 612-735-6579 ; 2. progressive beginner class at Cinema Ballroom, 9 pm; 3. Followers? Technique classes at Donnay, 7 pm; 4. Advanced with permission at Donnay, 8 pm CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA-LATIN OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC by Sonora Caf? Band at Concord and Robert St. in St. Paul , 7:30 pm, then movie ?Real Women Have Curves.? SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm; 2. BAND at MN Music Caf?, 9 pm-2, bring food shelf donation. ------------------------------------------- FRIDAY, JULY 10 (2nd Fri.) Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. More contemporary music and outdoor choices at city pages.com and go4dancing.com TWIN CITIES OPEN DANCE COMPETITION AND WORKSHOPS at Sheraton in Blmgtn, spectate American rhythm dances performed 7:30 am - 5 pm for $10, Workshops: 11 am ? Foxtrot with Eddie Simon, 3 pm ? Tango with Pierre Allaire re $20 each; Evening Session 8 pm is $30 including social dancing to SWING BANDS, fundraiser for breast cancer - a "Pink Ribbon Evening," America?s TPA will be donating $1 for everyone that wears pink, silent auction, top bidder will be a guest judge for one event, championship/scholarship/rising star dance events; www.twincitiesopen.com BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Dancers Studio, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15; paid lessons at 7 and 8 pm. COUNTRY-SWING PARTY at Tropical, 7:10 pm Line Dance lesson, 7:30pm Co. 2-Step lesson; music 8:30, $10/8. WC SWING PARTY at B?Dale Club by MN WC Swing Club, air conditioned, lesson at 7:30 and DJ music 8:30-12 both by Loren, potluck at 10 pm, 651-484-4562 , 612-625-6818 . WC SWING PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm. WC SWING live music (choices): Inside Straight at Schooner, 8 :30 pm; Soul Tight Committee at Famous Dave, 9 pm; Power of Ten at MN Music Caf?; Ken Valdez Band in Robert?s Caf? inside The Medina. EC AND WC SWING-RUMBA to Twin Cities Swing Band (Gary Narducci) later in evening after competition events at Twin Cities Open at Sheraton Hotel in Blmgtn., session starts 8 pm for $30. SWING-VARIETY DANCING to City Lights at Richfield Amer. Legion, 6501 Portland Av. S.,55423, 8:30 - 12:30,free ph. 612.866.3647 COUNTRY-SWING (choices): Front Porch...Pigs at Eagles Club 7 -9pm; three bands at Lee?s starting at 9:30 pm; band at Inn Kahoots for HamelRodeo.org; foralso try Blaine VFW ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 pm- 1, $7, potluck appetizers/wine welcome, by Michael Cordner. SALSA-LATIN choices: Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; also check out the Salsa Police Band at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. Level class, $7/5. POLKA choices to confirm: 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av.55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 ; 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 and at Stones, 324 S. Main. ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse; PARKS, AMERICAN LEGIONS, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music. PLEASE READ FIRST PAGE; it changes each week. Also scan through the ADDRESS BOOK for more information. --------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, JULY 11 (2nd Sat.) (see two sections) Check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices DAYTIME: TWIN CITIES OPEN International standard-style and Latin dances performed 8:30 am - 5 pm, spectate for $10; Workshops each $20: 11 am ? Swing with Ron Montez, 3 pm ? ?Powerful & Stylish Turns? with Toni Redpath IOWA CITY: ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP BY ERNEST WILLIAMS AND MARICELA WILSON ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. CANCELED: INTL. STANDARD taught by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm due to Twin Cities Open. DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612-799-4147 . Private lessons available. AFRO-MODERN CLASS by Debra McGee, $10, a fusion of African, Caribbean & Modern Dance; 1-2:30pm at Social Dance Studio. AIDIDO by Niko Salgado,$10, one-point centering, 2:30-4:00pm; at Social Dance Studio. ROCHESTER, MN: SWING-FREESTYLE to rock bands, etc. at St. John?s Block Party, $15,SJBlockParty.org. EVENING: TWIN CITIES OPEN COMP AND PROFESSIONAL SHOW: "All You Need is Love," presentation of awards, professional/champion dancing, other performers, some social dancingl late in evening, 8 pm, $35. CANCELED: BALLROOM DANCE PARTY BY CAF? BAILAR DANCE CLUB due to Twin Cities Open. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at ERV Dance Studio by Tango Society of MN (TSoM), 8 pm basic lesson by Niko Salgado, DJ music 9 - 1 by Paul Lohman, $10/7, two private lessons given away to eligible members, join for $23 a year. COUNTRY TWO-STEP-SWING PARTY at Starks, lesson at 7:45, dancing 8 - 12, DJ Bob Wood, $5. COUNTRY BANDS at Lee?s; and Dixie Hicks Band at Fridley VFW, 8 pm. SWING-LATIN by Cafe Accordion Orchestra at MN Opera Bldg, 620 N First St, Mpls., ph.612.332.0436, 5-7pm; Brian Barnes on guitar/vocal, Bastille Day Celebration, http://www.afmsp.org/Home/tabid/111/Default.aspx CLUB SWING at Social Dance Studio, hustle lesson at 7pm and DJ contest.music 8 - 11 pm. WC SWING PARTY to Band at SOS-Oakdale, lesson at 7:30, music 8:30 to 12, $8 donation. WC SWING live music choices: Good,Bad,Funky at MN Music Caf?; Joe Juliano at Neumann?s, 9 pm; possibly to Alison Scott at School 2 in Chanhassen, 8:30 pm; check at Applewood Grille, 1996 E Hwy 13, Burnsville 55337, 952.736.7777, EC SWING-FREESTYLE choices: 1. The Rockin Hollywoods, a www.havinaballllc.com event, Bikers?Ball at Everett-McClay VFW, Blmgtn., 7:30 Lesson, 8:30-12:30 music,$14. 2. The Delcounts at Eagles, 8 pm, $5 donation in white box 3. The White Sidewalls at Medina, 8:30 pm, lesson at 7:30 pm, $10 CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to confirm. SALSA-LATIN: check at Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. STILLWATER: SWING , check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com, 320-251-0601 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse; 3. Arg. Tango - www.tangosocietyofrochester.com DULUTH: 1. SWING MUSIC at Club Saratoga,331 Canal Park Duluth, MN218-727-7865; 3 - 7 pm, dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton. AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. Did you read the first page of this newsletter yet??? ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS are in Address Book ---------------------------------------- SUNDAY, JULY 12 (2nd Sun.) AFTERNOON: WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH with Mike Sterling at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm. COUNTRY-SWING OUTDOORS to Mary Klueh and combo at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 2 pm, COUNTRY-SWING to Stark Naked Band at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm. WC SWING MUSIC with Stockcar Named Desire at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm. POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Orchestra at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. SWING-LATIN MUSIC by Axis Mundi at St. Anthony Main Courtyard, 201 S.E. Main St., downtown Mpls., east side of river off Henn. Av., 612.378.1226, 5 -7 pm, concrete floor. HARRIS AND STARK,MN: SWING-FREESTYLE to the Rockin Hollywoods at Fish Lake Lutheran, 43353 Cedarcrest Trail in Harris ((just 1 hr. north of Mpls. on 35W, one-quarter mile south of Stark on Chisago Co. Rd. 8). www.fishlakelutheran.org, ph. 651.674.4252, 3:00 p.m., dancing, food, classic cars on display, $10, parking will be on ball field and at Full Moon restaurant across the road, proceeds for historical integrity of church . EVENING: BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, foxtrot lesson at 6:15 pm. SWING OUTDOOR choices: 1. Stan Bann Big Band at Como Pavilion, 1199 Midway Pkwy., follow Como Pkwy. past the zoo, St. Paul, 7 - 9 pm, concrete dance floor, roofed, caf?; 2. To Beacon Hill Brass in Wolfe Park, St. Louis Park, on Monterey off Exc. Blvd. east of Hwy. 100, 7 pm, small concrete space. WC SWING live music: try at MN Music Caf?; blues jam with Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm CAJUN-ZYDECO to Rockin Pinecones at Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5. ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10; supper menu. SCANDINAVIAN DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 6 - 9 pm, also check tcscandinavian.org for other. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. IRISH CEILI at Eagles, 7:30 lesson then dancing, call to confirm. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at Oak City (Hwy 100 & 494) at 5001 American Blvd., Blmgtn. 55437, 9527468887 to Salsa del Soul Band (5/31,6/14,6/28,7/5, 7/19) DJs on other Sun., free dance lesson, outdoor patio, free parking, $7; 2. to Sensacion Latina Band at Prime Time, Irving Av, Burnsville, 9:30pm- 2am, $5, call to confirm. ---------------------------------------------------- MONDAY, JULY 13 KIDS? DANCE CAMP starts at Social Dance Studio, ages 7 to 18, 10am-12pm/Noon, $260. Also one starting at DanceSport in North Branch, MN. BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 5pm Tango, 6pm Waltz, 7pm Foxtrot BOLERO CLASS, interm./silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm VIENNESE WALTZ CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic Amer. tango; 8 pm - interm. nightclub 2-step INTERM.- ADV. BALLROOM CLASSES; check at Cinema BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES FOR SINGLES by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 8 pm, practice before and after. VARIETY DANCING to Janie Miller Band at 8:30 pm Lee's all summer. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC OR EC SWING choices: 1. outdoors to Jazz on the Prairie at Centennial Lakes Amphitheatre, 7499 France Av., Edina, 7 pm; 2. to Urban Cadence at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park by Stone Arch Bridge on east side of river in downtown Mpls., turn onto Main St. off Henn. Av., 7 pm ; 3. Possibly to Mary Elias at MN Music Caf? SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives, 9:30-1:30, at Povlitzki's on 65, 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. CAJUN-SWING to Southside Aces at Famous Dave, 8 pm, small concrete dance floor. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, www.aquampls.com/tour.html; 2. Epic;110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA OUTDOORS on grass to Fridley City Polka Band at Hilde Center in Plymouth, 3500 Plymouth Blvd., 763.509.5205. IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free ------------------------------------ TUESDAY, JULY 14 BALLROOM, PARTY to Bruce Bradley Band at Medina, 1-4 pm. WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. SWING-FOXTROT OUTDOORS to The Classic Big Band in Osseo in Boerboom Park, 7 - 8:30 pm. SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar. SWING-FREESTYLE OUTDOORS choices: 1. to Bruce Henry Motown music at MN History Center, 6:30 - 8 pm, on cement, inside if rain, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul 55102-1906, junction of I-35E and I-94, corner of Kellogg and John Ireland, park.in lot $5 or free elsewhere, http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/programs/9nights 2. to River City Jazz Orchestra at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 pm, 3. to some songs of Mpls. Police Band at Normandale Lake Bandshell, off 84th St. in Blmgtn., 7 pm SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, (1st Tue.beginners);confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 . WC SWING CLASSES: 1. By Rebels at Social Dance Studio -Beginners and Interm 7? 8:30 PM (2nd class tonight),Series $45/$55, register 15 min. early, TCRebels.com; 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music choices: 1. BBQ and Who Nu at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm; 2. To Power of Ten at Woody?s, 220 Carlson Pkwy., Plymouth 55447, ph. 763.476.1011 3. Jay Bee?Routine and Jellybean at The Junction. COUNTRY-WC SWING to live music; check at Eagles Club. ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm.. class at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 2. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 3. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING at The Celtic Junction, 7:30pm; couples dances, no partner required, $8,confirm at www.thecelticjunction.com or www.lomamor.org. INTL. DANCE, ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Tapestry,7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN choices: 1.at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. ----------------------------------------------- COMING ATTRACTIONS July 15 -19 - BLUES FEST for EC and WC Swing-Rumba at The Cabooze, 917 Cedar Av.S., Mpls., 612.338.6425, deepbluesfestival.com, $20-100. July 16 - FREE LESSON FOR NEWCOMERS at Dancers Studio, 8 pm; also interm foxtrot lesson at 8. July 16 - LATIN DANCING to ood Equador Manta at Henn. Co. Coon Rapids Dam Reg. Park, 7 pm. July 16 - BLUEGRASS MUSIC at Normandale Lake Bandshell, 7pm. July 17 - BALLROOM PARTY w/CHRIS KALOGERSON BAND at RETRO. July 17 - SWING-FOXTROT to The Classic Big Band at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 8 - 11 pm. July 17 - CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio, latin lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm. July 17 - SWING-LINDY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry. July 17-19 - BALBOA FESTIVAL here in Mpls., www.tcbal.com July 17-19 - WISCONSIN DANCE CHALLENGE, http://www.rebelswdc.com/ or flyers at Social Dance Studio July 18 - BALLROOM PARTY by USADanceMN at Champion Ballroom-Chanhassen. Ju;y 18 - ARG. TANGO at Black Dog, 8-11 pm, lesson at 7:30 pm by Lois Donnay. July 18 - SWING-FREESTYLE at Medina by Trish and the Boys, a HavinaBall event, lesson 7:30, music 8:30 July 18 - SAMBA CLASS With Matty & Leo - $10 high energy Brazilian Dance; 1-2:30pm; at Social Dance Studio July 18 - HULA with Serena Thompson - $10; 3-4:30pm; at Social Dance Studio . July 18 - HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM PARTY, Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use first downtown exit, 715-386- 2305, 8:30-10 pm, lesson 7:30, $12, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com July 18 - COUNTRY DANCING ON RIVERBOAT, Harriet Bishop, board at Harriet Island, 8 - 11:30, $25 July 19 - BALLROOM PARTY at Medina by Jerry O Hagan, 2- 5 pm, lesson at 1 pm. July 19 - PRACTICE PARTY open to all at RETRO, 2 -5 p.m., $5, enter thru rear door. July 20 - ARG. TANGO AND BOAT PARTY, 5 pm til dusk, southeast corner of Lake Calhoun across from the archery bales, bring food/beverages/lawn chairs, etc. July 21 - SWING to Stan Bann Big Band outdoors at Normandale Lake Bandshell off 84th St., Blmgtn., 7 pm. July 24 - BALLROOM PARTY w/ROD CERAR BAND at Retro, Interm./Beg. Foxtrot lessons by Champion Jeff Nehrbass and Ellymae, dessert/coffee/free bottle of water, $12, enter thru rear door July 24 -IN NORTH BRANCH: BALLROOM PARTY at DanceSport , 7:00 Class, 8:00-9:00 Dancing, $10, refreshments provided! RSVP 651-277-6683 July 24 - BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY, waltz Lesson at 7pm, at Social Dance Studio. July 24 -26 - WC SWING WEEKEND with guest champion, Mario Robau ,at Social Dance Studio. July 24 - WC SWING PARTY at B?Dale Club, lesson at 7:30, potluck at 10 pm, 651-484-4562 , 612-625-6818 . July 25 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Social Dance Studio. July 25 - BALLROOM ANNIV. PARTY at Tropical; lessons, prizes, variety dancing in evening.. July 25 ? IRISH CEILI at The Celtic Junction,www.thecelticjunction.com, details at www.lomamor.org . July 31 - CAF? ACCORDIAN ORCHESTRA at RETRO, Arg. tango lesson, snacks/dessert/bottle of water included, $12. July 31 - CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio. Aug. 15 - DEADLINE for registration for Competitors Dance Camp at Classic Ballroom on Aug. 22. Aug. 22 - COMPETITORS DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, 10:30 - 3:30 pm. Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR TALENT CONTEST, www.mnstatefair.org, $15 fee; also many free dance bands playing each day around the fair. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS DANCE EVENT, nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Winter - DANCE CRUISES see Bryant Cruises.com and search internet for others.- Jan. 10 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp ------------------------------------------------ DANCING ADDRESS BOOK (revised July 8,?09; check all 6 sections below) VENUES: B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , www.centerforharmoniousliving.com, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , www.ERVdancestudio.com ; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, ticobaila at yahoo.com, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , www.floydsbar.com FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells kitchen.com HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, www.renedance.com, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, www.slippersdance.com, Julie at slippersdance.com, 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROCADEROS, 107 3rd Av. N., Mpls, 55401, 612-465-0440 TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.comowned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html --------------------------------------------- ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.: BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- www.tangoandi.com; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - ericli1016 at gmail.com, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE - 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- SALSA ADDRESSES (see others in Venues section) AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html CLUB SALSA DE NOCHE - see St. Cloud entry in Regional section of this Address Book. DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com or any dance studio. ----------------------------------------------- INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere): BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - www.megamarc.com, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio CHAN, Sondra - southern suburbs, www.gottadanceNOW.com, sondra at gottadancenow.com KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info at pazazdance.com; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: www.ericabergswing.com; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . -------------------------------------------------- CLUBS: AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM, P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM, 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, salsa at umn.edu, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) ------------------------------------------------ REGIONAL: BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com ; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, djcds2 at mchsi.com, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 , a fun retro (1950's) bar; 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton, 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , tracypalmer at comcast.net, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., www.grandhallstudio.com, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ; dahldance.com, babydahlmn417 at msn.com 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , 2. Club Salsa de Noche in Studio Jeff, 701 St. Germain St. W., Suite 201, 9 pm-1, (take 94 W. to St. Cloud; take exit 171, turn R. off the exit ramp; turn R. at Clearwater Rd; head into downtown, turn R. at St. Germain St. W.; studio 2 blocks down on left). Sam, Club Salsa de Noche (320) 260-6580 . STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, v at vjw.biz; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. www.usadancesouthdakota.org 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com -- Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com ph.952.545.2989 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com *-------------------------------------------------* *GENERAL NEWS* * * DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to Richard Sundt for his monetary gift to support this publication. CLUTTERED?? Is your home or office a mess? No space for anything? Rooms look uninviting? Get help to sort and organize, stage your home for sale, organize an event, etc. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, *lmsdance at gmail.com* COUNTRY DANCING ON RIVERBOAT, on Harriet Bishop, July 18, 8 - 11:30 pm, $20 in adv./$25 at dock on Harriet Island -St. Paul, DJ Dawn Kinsman, plus a strolling barbershop quartet; call David Buchkosky 612.824.7150 or www.nsgra.org WATCH THIS FANTASTIC WC SWING VIDEO, ?Double Your Pleasure,? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEli2rrrJwI LABOR DAY DANCE WEEKEND at Madden?s Resort with Dancers Studio starting at $949. Call now! MN STATE FAIR TALENT CONTEST, *www.mnstatefair.org*, $15 fee; get your talent ready! CLUB TO JOIN: TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com * * DANCE AND FITNESS CLASSES of every kind imaginable for babies, children, and adults at DanceSport in No. Branch and Cambridge area, * www.mndancesportcenter.com* . Find other studios also in Address Book. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Barb Johnson, Pat Johnson, Donald Meinhardt, Gary Narducci, Jud Wingo, Jack Zimmer *----------------------------------------------* *WEDNESDAY, JULY 15* NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP CLASS, all levels at 7pm at Social Dance Studio. NEW YORK HUSTLE CLASS, all levels at 8:15pm at Social Dance Studio. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY 2-STEP CLASS, Interm. Level, 7 pm at Tropical. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, $5, Lynn C. teaches a line dance lesson at 7:45 pm. SWING-LATIN: Swanee Beach Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm? Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, soleman at solemankrebs.com . WC SWING-RUMBA live music (8 choices): 1. outdoors to Willie August Project at Father Henn. Bluffs Park, east side of river, downtown Mpls. on Main St, 7 pm. 2. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15 , a few dancers will be there tonight. 3. To Phil Kitze at Famous Dave?s, 8 pm. 4. Bluprint at MN Music Caf? 5. BLUES FEST at 331 Club, 331 13th Av. N.E., 7 pm, deepbluesfestival.com, $20-100. 6. Stockcar Named Desire at Narrows in Spring Park, Co. Rd. 15 & 19, 8:30 pm. 7. Paul Mayasich blues at Tally?s Dockside 4440 Lake Av., White Bear Lk. 55110, 651.429.6633. 8. Wolverines at Hell?s Kitchen, 8 pm. EC SWING to live band Al?s Rockabilly Quartet at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE OUTDOORS to First Things First at Minnnehaha Park, gazebo area near pavilion, 7 pm. ARG. TANGO (4 CLASSES): 1. interm. at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. basics at 7 pm and then interm. class - moves involving changes in height at 8:15 pm at Social Dance Studio by Sabine; 3. interm./adv. volcadas and colgada at Four Seasons by Florencia, 8 pm. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites SQUARE DANCING at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 7 pm. FARIBAULT, MN: WC SWING music by Lamont Cranston and EC SWING by Rockin Hollywoods at Rice County Fair, times and address unknown *--------------------------------------------------------* *THURSDAY, JULY 16* BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, *www.slippersdance.com* . FREE NEWCOMER CLASS at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. HIP-HOP CLASS at Dancers Studio by Kate at 6 pm. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. SWING OUTDOORS, 11:30 am-- 1 pm to Dixie Katz Jazz Band in Hopkins Downtown Park on 9th St. S. LATIN-SALSA OUTDOORS to Equador Manta, at Henn.Co. Coon Rapids Dam Reg. Pk. On East River Rd., 7 pm (has played at State Fair) SWING-LATIN to live band Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30 WC AND EC SWING-RUMBA choices: 1. BLUES FEST at The Cabooze, 917 Cedar Av.S., Mpls., 612.338.6425, 8 pm, deepbluesfestival.com, $20-100 2. Jimi Smith at The Whiskey Junction, 8:30 pm. EC SWING-LINDY (choices): 1. at Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month; 2. with a Davina and Vagabonds Band at Picosa, 8 pm-12, lesson by Michael Bang of North Star Studio, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . 3. Christine Rosholt and Beasley?s big Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. EC SWING-FREESTYLE to The Senders at Famous Dave?s. WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling at 7pm (leaders free ? we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm COUNTRY-SWING dancing at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; best hardwood floor in the T.C., donations, *www.centerforharmoniousliving.com* BLUEGRASS Sawtooth Band at Normandale Lake Bandshell, off 84th St. in Blmgtn., 7 pm. CAJUN-SWING to New Riverside Ramblers at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box.. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT at Soundbar, 414 3rd Av S. Mpls 55401, $20, open bar, DJ music, go-go dancers, 21+ event, dress code enforced, reservations (612)333-0363 ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. Basics by Florencia at Four Seasons, 8 pm, RSVP to 612-871-9651 , 612-735-6579 ; 2. progressive beginner class at Cinema Ballroom, 9 pm; 3. Followers? Technique classes at Donnay, 7 pm; 4. Advanced with permission at Donnay, 8 pm CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA-LATIN OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC to a band at Concord and Robert St. in St. Paul , 7:30 pm, then movie. SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm; 2. BAND at MN Music Caf?, 9 pm-2, bring food shelf donation. WALKER, MN: COUNTRY MOONDANCE CAMPING EVENT, top artists such as Kenny Rogers, Moondance Fairgrounds, Hwy 200 E., Ph. 1-877-moon jam, * www.jammincountry.com* *-------------------------------------------* *FRIDAY, JULY 17 *(3rd Fri.) Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. More contemporary music and outdoor choices at city pages.com and go4dancing.com BALLROOM -VARIETY PARTIES: 1. Medina Ballroom with Jerry OHagan Orchestra , basic waltz lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm. 2. Cinema Ballroom, 8 - 11 pm, lessons at 7 pm. 3. Retro Ballroom with Chris Kalogerson Band, 8:30-11 pm, July birthdays celebrated, $1 dances for charity and birthday cake, Interm./Beg. Waltz lessons by Jeff and Keith at 7:30 pm, $12. (includes free water),enter thru rear door. 4. Dancers Studio, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15; paid lessons at 7 and 8 pm. 5. Cheek to Cheek, mambo lesson 7:30 pm, dance 8:30-10pm, $10/$8 (every 1st& 3 rd Fri. in summer). SWING-FOXTROT to The Classic Big Band at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 8 - 11 pm. SWING-VARIETY PARTY at Starks, music at 8-12, requests taken, WC swing lesson by Caroline Olson 7:45, $5 WC SWING PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm. WC SWING-EC SWING live music (choices): 1. Davina and Vagabonds at Forestlaker in Forest Lake, MN, 20 min. north on 35W; 2. Ronn Easton?s Soul Revue at Famous Dave?s, 9 pm; 3. Mn Barking Ducks at Neumann?s, 9 pm. WC AND EC SWING-RUMBA ,BLUES FEST at The Cabooze Plaza, 913 Cedar Av.S., Mpls., 612.338.6425, 12 noon until close, deepbluesfestival.com, $20-100. EC SWING-LINDY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 8:30-11:30 pm with DJ Melissa Varriano, lesson at 7:30 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE choices: 1. Rockin Hollywoods at So. St. Paul VFW, 8:45 pm. 2. The Fugitives at Amer. Legion in Champlin on Hwy. 169 and Hayden Lk.Rd., DANCING ON STREET to Urban Myth Band on 9th and Mainstreet in Hopkins, 8:30-12. BALBOA FESTIVAL here in Mpls., *www.tcbal.com* , Clearwater Hot Club Band plays COUNTRY-SWING (choices): 1. Front Porch...Pigs at Eagles Club 7 -9pm; 2. Tim Sigler at Blue Fox Grill 9:30 pm ZUMBA AND TANGO, Civic Center Park, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, free zumba class: 6.45 pm, free Argentine tango dance class 7.30pm, www. Communityed191.org, ph. 952/707.4110, bring food for food shelf, Zumbawithnaseema at hotmail.com or naseema at mnzumba.com ZUMBA CLASS at Social Dance Studio, 5:30-6:30pm, by Israel from Peru: exercising to Latin dance styles, wear sport shoes and clothing , $5 at door. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 pm- 1, $7, potluck appetizers/wine welcome, by Michael Cordner. CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio, Latin lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm. SALSA-LATIN choices: Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; also check out the Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. Level class, $7/5. POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this beat) choices : 1. outdoors, 5:30-7:45 and 9:45-11:45 pm, to The Jolly Huntsmen at Peavey Plaza, 11th St. and Nicollet Mall, cement surface, food for sale 2. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av.55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 , call to confirm 3. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 and at Stones, 324 S. Main. RED WING: SWING-LATIN to Christine Rosholt and combo at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711 8:30 -10:30 p.m, http://thenortonsrestaurant.com ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse; WISCONSIN DANCE CHALLENGE, http://www.rebelswdc.com/ or flyers at Social Dance Studio PARKS, AMERICAN LEGIONS, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music. PLEASE READ FIRST PAGE; it changes each week. Also scan through the ADDRESS BOOK for more information. *---------------------------------------------* *SATURDAY, JULY 18 *(2nd Sat.) (see two sections) Check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices * * *DAYTIME:* ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. ZUMBA CLASS, 10-11:00am,with Jimi at Social Dance Studio, exercise to Latin dance styles. INTL. STANDARD FOXTROT taught by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm; also check with Dancers Studio for a class. * * DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612-799-4147 . Private lessons available. SAMBA CLASS, high energy Brazilian dance, with Matty & Leo at Social Dance Studio, 1-2:30pm, $10. HULA CLASS with Serena Thompson, at Social Dance Studio, 3-4:30pm, $10. WC AND EC SWING-RUMBA AT BLUES FEST at The Cabooze Plaza, 913 Cedar Av.S., Mpls., 612.338.6425, noon -close, deepbluesfestival.com, $20-100. BALBOA FESTIVAL here in Mpls., *www.tcbal.com* , Hot Swing Combo plays *EVENING:* BALLROOM PARTIES: 1. at Champion Ballroom-Chanhassen by USADanceMN, interm. bolero lesson by Robert and Jennifer Foster and beg. bolero lesson by Caitlin Foster at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm by great DJs Pete and Joyce, $10/7/5/, become a member of USADanceMN and get in free. 2. In Hudson, WI: at Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use first downtown exit, 715-386-2305 ,8-10pm,lessont 7pm, $12, by instructorTom Larson, 612-371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com COUNTRY DANCING ON RIVERBOAT, Harriet Bishop, board at Harriet Island, St. Paul off Wabasha St.,8 - 11:30, $25, DJ Dawn Kinsman, plus a strolling barbershop quartet; call David Buchkosky 612.824.7150 or www.nsgra.org COUNTRY TWO-STEP-SWING PARTY at Starks, NC 2-step lesson at 7:45, dancing 8 - 12, DJ Bob Wood, $5. COUNTRY-SWING possibly to Patsy Cline music at Lee?s, 9:30 pm, $6 ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Black Dog 8-11 pm, lesson at 7:30 pm by Lois Donnay, $4. SWING-LATIN to Christine Rosholt and combo at Applewood,1996 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville 55337, ph. 952.736-7777 8:30 pm to 12:30 am, *http://applewoodrusticgrille.net/*, no cover WC SWING PARTY to Band at SOS-Oakdale, lesson at 7:30, music 8:30 to 12, $8 donation. WC AND EC SWING and RUMBA: 1. at BLUES FEST at The Cabooze, 917 Cedar Av.S., Mpls., 612.338.6425, deepbluesfestival.com, $20. 2. Whiskey Junction 3. Schooner Tavern SWING-FREESTYLE 1. at Medina by Trish and the Boys, *www.trishsisson.com*, lesson 7:30, music 8:30, a *ww.havinaballllc.com*event, $12. 2. The Delcounts at Eagles Club, 8 pm 3. Rubber Soul (Beatles)at Famous Dave 4. The Fugitives at Amer. Legion in Champlin on hwy. 169 and Hayden Lk. Rd. DANCING to Uncle Chuck Band outdoors at street dance on 9th and Mainstreet in Hopkins, 8:30-12. CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to confirm. SALSA-LATIN: check at Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. STILLWATER: SWING, check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com, 320-251-0601 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse DULUTH: 1. SWING MUSIC at Club Saratoga,331 Canal Park Duluth, MN218-727-7865; 3 - 7 pm, dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton. HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, Phipps Center, (see blurb above) AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. *Did you read the first page of this newsletter yet???* * * *ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS are in Address Book* * * DONATIONS would be appreciated to this newsletter because two days a week are spent on writing this and keeping up database instead of on salaried work! Thank you. - Lynne Schulz, 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Park 55426. * * *----------------------------------------* *SUNDAY, JULY 19 (3**rd** Sun.)* *AFTERNOON*: SALSA WORKSHOP: with Cristina Zavala and Del Dominguez from Descarga Caribe Dance Co., Chicago, IL Adv. moves and combinations, shines, body movement, 1pm ? Adv.Combos ; 2:45pm -Body Movement and Styling (separate class for followers and leaders), 4:15pm? Social Practice Dance; $20 each, $30both, (students less) PRACTICE PARTY for all dances, open to all at RETRO, 2 -5 p.m., $5, enter thru rear door. WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm. GOSPEL BRUNCH as part of the BLUES FEST at The Cabooze Plaza, 913 Cedar Av.S., Mpls., 612.338.6425, noon, deepbluesfestival.com, dancing music/space unknown WC AND EC SWING-RUMBA 1. Check BLUES FEST at The Cabooze, 917 Cedar Av.S., Mpls., 612.338.6425, deepbluesfestival.com, $20. 2. Paul Mayasich at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm 3. Outdoors at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 2 pm to MN Jazz Orchestra, small concrete floor.. COUNTRY-SWING 1. at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band. 2. to Roma di Luna at St. Anthony Main area on east side of river, Main St., downtown Mpls.,5 - 8 pm POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. SWING-FREESTYLE outdoors: 1. Rockin Hollywoods, Ford Pkwy. and Kenneth at Hillcrest Park in Highland Park, 2 - 5 pm 2. Mick Sterling at Peavey Plaza, 11th St. and Nicollet Mall, 5 -6:45pm, concrete * * *EVENING:* BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:15 pm. WC SWING PARTY by TC REBELS at Social Dance Studio, 7-10:30 pm, $7/$11, tcrebels.com, free lesson at 6:30. WC SWING live music: blues jam with Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm COUNTRY MUSIC to Bobby Vandell at MN Music Caf?. CAJUN-ZYDECO to TC Playboys at Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5. ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10; supper menu. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at Oak City (Hwy 100 & 494) at 5001 American Blvd., Blmgtn. 55437, 9527468887 to Salsa del Soul Band (5/31,6/14,6/28,7/5, 7/19) DJs on other Sun., free dance lesson, outdoor patio, free parking, $7; 2. to Sensacion Latina Band at Prime Time, Irving Av, Burnsville, 9:30pm- 2am, $5, call to confirm. * * *----------------------------------------------------* *MONDAY, JULY 20* EASY LISTENING MUSIC OUTDOORS, 12 noon, unknown if danceable, to Charlie and the Good Times at Rice Park, by Ordway, downtown St. Paul on 5th St.; music also at Peavey Plaza each day at noon. PETER MINKOV AND YULIA KORNILOVA coaching at Dancers Studio SWING outdoors to Capri Big Band at Father Henn. Bluffs Park, Main St. east side of river in downtown Mpls., 7 - 8:30 pm. NC 2-STEP CLASS at SOS-Oakdale by Skip and Diane Schletz. BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 5pm Tango, 6pm Waltz, 7pm Foxtrot AMER. TANGO CLASS, interm./silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm VIENNESE WALTZ CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic FOXTRTOT; 8 pm - interm. CHA CHA INTERM.- ADV. BALLROOM CLASSES; check at Cinema BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES FOR SINGLES by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 8 pm, practice before and after. VARIETY DANCING to Janie Miller Band at 8:30 pm Lee's all summer. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC SWING to Stockcar Named Desire at Famous Dave, 8 pm, small concrete dance floor. CAJUN-SWING to Rockin Pinecones at Hell?s Kitchen , 8 - 11 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on 65north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, *www.aquampls.com/tour.html * ; 2. Epic;110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 ARG. TANGO BEACH/BOAT PARTY, 5 pm til dusk, southeast corner of Lake Calhoun across from the archery bales where Calhoun connects to Lake Harriet at William Berry Pkwy., bring boats/food/beverages/lawn chairs, insect repellent, hard-soled shoes to dance on grass, etc., parking probably one to two blocks away. ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . TANGO SOCIETY OF MN BOARD MEETING open to all at Joe?s Garage, 7:30 pm. SQUARE DANCING at Eagles, 7:30-10:30, (1st and 3rd Mon. only) IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free *------------------------------------* *TUESDAY, JULY 21* POLKA, OLD -TYME BALLROOM PARTY to COUNTRY POLKATEERS at Medina, 1-4 pm. WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM PARTY, 1 - 4 pm, with Dick Macko Band at Zuhrah Center, 2540 Park Av.S., Mpls, by Sr. Alumni Assoc. of Aquatennial, *www.aquatennial.com*, 612-376-7669 SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar. SWING-FREESTYLE OUTDOORS choices: 1. Stan Bann Big Band at Normandale Lake Bandshell off 84th St., Blmgtn., 7 pm. 2. Mick Sterling in Lowell Park in Stillwater, address unknown, 7:30 pm. SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 . WC SWING CLASSES: 1. By Rebels at Social Dance Studio -Beginners and Interm 7? 8:30 PM (3rd class tonight),register 15 min. early, TCRebels.com; 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music choices: 1. BBQ and Who Nu at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm; 2. Power of Ten at Woody?s, 220 Carlson Pkwy., Plymouth 55447, ph. 763.476.1011 5 -7:30 pm. 3. Jay Bee?Routine and Jellybean at The Whiskey Junction. ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm.. class at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 2. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 3. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . OLD TYME AND CONTRA DANCING to Eelpout Stringers at MN History Center, 6:30 - 8 pm, on cement, inside if rain, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul 55102-1906, junction of I-35E and I-94, corner of Kellogg and John Ireland, park.in lot $5 or free elsewhere,bring lawn chair, http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/programs/9nights IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING at The Celtic Junction, 7:30pm; couples dances, no partner required, $8,confirm at *www.thecelticjunction.com*or www.lomamor.org. INTL. DANCE, ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Tapestry,7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN choices: 1.at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. *-----------------------------------------------* *COMING ATTRACTIONS* July 22 - AQUATENNIAL TORCHLIGHT PARADE, Hennepin Av., downtown Mpls., 8:30 pm. July 22-25 - 10,000 LAKES FESTIVAL JAM in Detroit Lakes, MN, www.10klf.com July 23 - SALSABROSA outdoors in Plymouth at Hilde Performance Center, 350 Plymouth Blvd., 7-8:15pm July 23 - CHARANGA TROPICAL BAND at Normandale Bandshell, off 84th St., Bloomington, 8 pm. July 23 - COUNTRY JAM USA with Tim McGraw, etc. in Eau Claire, Wi. July 24 - BALLROOM PARTY w/ROD CERAR BAND at Retro, Interm./Beg. Foxtrot lessons by Champion Jeff Nehrbass and Ellymae at 7:30, dessert/coffee/free bottle of water, $12, enter thru rear door July 24 -IN NO. BRANCH: BALLROOM PARTY at DanceSport, 7:00 Class, 8:00-9:00 Dancing, $10, refreshments provided! RSVP 651-277-6683 July 24 - BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY, waltz Lesson at 7pm, at Social Dance Studio. July 24 -26 - WC SWING WEEKEND with guest champion, Mario Robau, at Social Dance Studio, $15/class or $85 for 7, Fri. 6-7pm, Sat. 1-4pm, Sun. 2-5pm; private lessons available -$80/hour July 24 - WC SWING PARTY at B?Dale Club, lesson at 7:30, potluck at 10 pm, 651-484-4562 , 612-625-6818 . July 24 - CAF? ACCORDION ORCHESTRA in Pine City,6:30pm, www.pinecitychamber.com/Calendar/index.asp July 24 & 25 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP with Tete and Sylvia. July 25 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Social Dance Studio. July 25 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Minnehaha Falls Park Pavilion, 7-11pm. July 25 - BALLROOM ANNIV. PARTY at Tropical; lessons, prizes, variety dancing in evening.. July 2*5 -* SING-FREESTYLE at Aviator?s Ball, a havinabBallllc.com event atFridley VFW, with Firespice Band,lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm-12:30am,$14. July 25 - COUNTRY-SWING at Starks, music at 8-12, WC swing lesson by guest coach Mario Robau at 7:45, $5, www.starks-saloon.com July 25 ? IRISH CEILI at The Celtic Junction, potluck and beg. Lesson., www.thecelticjunction.com, July 25 - FIREWORKS for Aquatennial, Stone Arch Bridge area, downtown Mpls. July 26 - SALSA WORKSHOPS AND SHOWCASE with Salsa Police and others at Varsity Theatre July 31 - CAF? ACCORDIAN ORCHESTRA at RETRO, beg. Arg. tango lesson at 7:30, snacks/dessert/bottle of water included, $12 July 31 - CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio. Aug. 15 - DEADLINE for registration for Competitors Dance Camp at Classic Ballroom on Aug. 22. Aug. 22 - COMPETITORS DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, 10:30 - 3:30 pm. Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR TALENT CONTEST, *www.mnstatefair.org*, $15 fee; also many free dance bands playing each day around the fair. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS DANCE EVENT, *nathanh at visi.com* , 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Winter - DANCE CRUISES see Bryant Cruises.com and search internet for others.- Jan. 10 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp *------------------------------------------------* *DANCING ADDRESS BOOK * (revised June 24,?09; check all 6 sections below) *VENUES:* B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., *www.thecedar.org* CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , * www.centerforharmoniousliving.com*, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , * www.ERVdancestudio.com* ; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, *ticobaila at yahoo.com*, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , * www.floydsbar.com* FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells kitchen.com HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, *www.renedance.com * , peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, *www.slippersdance.com* , * Julie at slippersdance.com* , 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROCADEROS, 107 3rd Av. N., Mpls, 55401, 612-465-0440 TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.com owned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html *---------------------------------------------* *ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:* BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- *www.tangoandi.com* ; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - *ericli1016 at gmail.com* , ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE *- 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com *-----------------------------------------------* *SALSA ADDRESSES *(see others in Venues section) * * AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html CLUB SALSA DE NOCHE - see St. Cloud entry in Regional section of this Address Book. DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , * mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com* or any dance studio. *-----------------------------------------------* * * *INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):* * * BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - *www.megamarc.com* , 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio CHAN, Sondra - southern suburbs, www.gottadanceNOW.com, sondra at gottadancenow.com KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, *info at pazazdance.com* ; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: *www.ericabergswing.com* ; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . *--------------------------------------------------* *CLUBS:* * * AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, * info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org* , Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM, P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM, 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, *salsa at umn.edu*, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com (meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) *------------------------------------------------* * * *REGIONAL:* BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, *djcds2 at mchsi.com*, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 , a fun retro (1950's) bar; 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton, 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , *tracypalmer at comcast.net* , Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., *www.grandhallstudio.com*, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ;dahldance.com, *babydahlmn417 at msn.com* 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, * http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com*, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , 2. Club Salsa de Noche in Studio Jeff, 701 St. Germain St. W., Suite 201, 9 pm-1, (take 94 W. to St. Cloud; take exit 171, turn R. off the exit ramp; turn R. at Clearwater Rd; head into downtown, turn R. at St. Germain St. W.; studio 2 blocks down on left). Sam, Club Salsa de Noche (320) 260-6580 . STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, *v at vjw.biz*; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. *www.usadancesouthdakota.org* 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at *roaldrd/@hotmail.com* -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com ph.952.545.2989 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From committedtodancesport at mchsi.com Sat Jul 18 21:40:52 2009 From: committedtodancesport at mchsi.com (Roscoe) Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:40:52 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] International Standard/Latin Class July 25 Message-ID: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Dale St., Roseville Lesson:????????????7:30 - 8:30 pm Instructor:????????John Matuszewski Dance:?????????????8:30 pm - Midnight?? ???????????????????????DJ music provided by Loren Greenberg??? ???????????????????????$5.00 members, $8.00 guests???????????????????????? Snacks for the table are always welcome! ????? See you at the dance! Dorothy ? P.S.? The Club's annual potluck picnic will be coming up Saturday, September 5 at Phalen Park in St. Paul from noon to 2:30 pm.. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmsdance at gmail.com Wed Jul 22 13:19:17 2009 From: lmsdance at gmail.com (Lynne Schulz) Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:19:17 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 22, 2009 Message-ID: <369570920907221019n68a2e5c6j7750405b7f30cda8@mail.gmail.com> Please read this first page even if you can?t go dancing. LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 22-27, 2009 FOR A BETTER FORMAT, CLICK ON this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com *-------------------------------------------------* *GENERAL NEWS* * * DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to Pat McCarten and Singles All Together for monetary gifts to support this publication. BIG DANCE PRODUCTION - Rehearsals start this week for a show being produced by Cinema Ballroom. Parts are available for all dancers, 651-699-5910 , www.cinemaballroom.com. HIGH HEEL BOOT CAMP for ladies, July 31 - Aug. 2 at Cinema taught by pro, Kasia Kosak, 15 hrs.from a world-class coach, materials and floor time,$1600, limited to 10 ladies, , *http://www.danceworldconnections.com* WATCH THIS FANTASTIC WC SWING VIDEO, ?Double Your Pleasure,? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEli2rrrJwI FORMATION TEAMS STARTING AT TROPICAL BALLROOM, see website or request their newsletter. DANCING NEAR DENVER, CO: Lulu?s Saloon in Watkins, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat., swing-Latin-country band, wood dance floor, food; great Doggie Dude Ranch and O?Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins; also country swing dancing at Grizzly Rose in Denver. DANCE CRUISES to Mexican Riviera, Nov. 11-19, and Danube River in Oct. of 2010; discount if booked by Aug., bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, * bryant100 at cox.net*, great WC swing instructor Jeannie Tucker and others. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Lois Carlson, Modie Chehouri, Pat Johnson, Donald Meinhardt, Tordis Youngren *----------------------------------------------* *WEDNESDAY, JULY 22* TRAFFIC ALERT: AQUATENNIAL PARADE, starts at west end of Hennepin Av., downtown Mpls., 8:30 pm. NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP CLASS, all levels at 7pm at Social Dance Studio. NEW YORK HUSTLE CLASS, all levels at 8:15pm at Social Dance Studio. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY 2-STEP CLASS, Interm. Level, 7 pm at Tropical. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, $5, Lynn C. reviews last week?s line dance lesson at 7:45 pm. SWING-LATIN: Swanee Beach Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm? Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, soleman at solemankrebs.com . WC SWING-RUMBA live music ( choices): 1. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15. 2. Ken Valdez at Floyd?s, 1758 Arboretum Blvd. in Victoria, 6 - 10 pm 3. Bluprint at MN Music Caf? 4. Wolverines and others at Hell?s Kitchen, 8 pm. 5. Stockcar Named Desire at The Narrows in Navarre, 8:30 pm. See other choices at www.go4dancer.com SWING choices: 1. to Davina and the Vagabonds at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm. 2. The Twisted Show and Roxi Rae Singer and Band at The School 2, Chanhassen 7 - 10 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE OUTDOORS to Firespice at Wolfe Park in St. Louis Pk. on Monterey Dr., 7 pm, cement floor. ARG. TANGO (4 CLASSES): 1. interm. at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. basics at 7 pm and then interm. class - moves involving changes in height at 8:15 pm at Social Dance Studio by Sabine; 3. interm./adv. volcadas and colgada at Four Seasons by Florencia, 8 pm. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites SQUARE DANCING at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 7 pm. DETROIT LAKES, MN: 10,000 LAKES FESTIVAL JAM, July 22-25, www.10klf.com *--------------------------------------------------------* *THURSDAY, JULY 23* BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, *www.slippersdance.com*. SWING CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. SWING OUTDOORS choices: 1. to Brady?s Big Band in White Bear Lake at Kowalski?s 3rd St. stage, 4701 Hwy. 61, 6-9 pm. 2. Jazz on the Prairie Band at Excelsior Commons on Lake St. in Excelsior, 7 pm, grass surface. (also Eden Prairie Comm. Band plays) SWING-LATIN to Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30 WC SWING-RUMBA choices: 1. to Fat Kid Wednesday at Peavey Plaza, 5 - 7:15 pm., cement surface, food available. 2. to Paula Lammers jazz and Cloud 9 at Minnehaha Park gazebo next to pavilion, 7 pm, (wait for Sea Salt Eatery will be an hour.) 3. To Steeling Dan Band at Famous Daves. WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling at 7pm (leaders free ? we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm EC SWING-LINDY (choices): 1. at Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month; 2. band at Picosa, 8 pm-12, lesson by Michael Bang of North Star Studio, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . 3. band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. COUNTRY-SWING dancing at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; best hardwood floor in the T.C., donations, *www.centerforharmoniousliving.com* COUNTRY-SWING to Sweet Mama at The Whiskey Junction, 8:30 pm. CAJUN-SWING to KFAI at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box.. HIP-HOP CLASS at Dancers Studio by Kate at 6 pm. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT at Soundbar, 414 3rd Av S. Mpls 55401, $20, open bar, DJ music, go-go dancers, 21+ event, dress code enforced, reservations (612)333-0363 ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. Basics by Florencia at Four Seasons, 8 pm, RSVP to 612-871-9651 , 612-735-6579 ; 2. progressive beginner class at Cinema Ballroom, 9 pm; 3. Followers? Technique classes at Donnay, 7 pm; 4. Advanced with permission at Donnay, 8 pm CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. LATIN-SALSA MUSIC OUTDOORS: 1. Ticket to Brazil Band, 6 pm, and Charanga Tropical Band at 8 pm at Normandale Lake Bandshell, off 84th St. in Blmgtn. 2. Salsabrosa in Plymouth at Hilde Performance Center, 350 Plymouth Blvd., 7-8:15pm, grass surface.** 3. by Tropical Zone at Henn. Co. Coon Rapids Dam Reg. Park on East River Rd., 7 pm. 4. Los Ninos? band at Concord and Robert St. in St. Paul , 7:30 pm, then movie. SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm; 2. BAND at MN Music Caf?, 9 pm-2, bring food shelf donation. FOREST LAKE, MN (20 min. N. on 35W): check for SWING at The Forestlaker, 6 - 9 pm. DETROIT LAKES, MN: 10,000 LAKES FESTIVAL JAM, July 22-25, www.10klf.com EAU CLAIRE, WI: COUNTRY JAM USA with Tim McGraw. *-------------------------------------------* *FRIDAY, JULY 24 (4thFri.)* Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. More contemporary music and outdoor choices at city pages.com and go4dancer.com BALLROOM -VARIETY PARTIES: 1. Social Dance Studio, 8 - 11 pm, waltz lesson at 7pm. 2. Retro Ballroom with ROD CERAR BAND, 8:30-11 pm, interm. and beg. foxtrot lessons by champion Jeff Nehrbass and Ellymae at 7:30, dessert/coffee/free bottle of water, $12, enter rear door. 3. Dancers Studio, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15; paid lessons at 7 and 8 pm. 4. NORTH BRANCH, MN: I hr. N. on 35W at Dance Sport on Main St., 7 pm Class, 8-9:00 Dancing , $10, refreshments provided! RSVP 651-277-6683 WC SWING PARTY at B?Dale Club, 8:30-12, lesson at 7:30, potluck at 10 pm, 651-484-4562 , 612-625-6818 . SWING by Casablanca Orchestra at MN Music Caf?, 9 pm - 2. WC SWING WORKSHOP with National Champion Mario Robau, $15/class or $85 for 7, Fri. 6-7pm, Sat. 1-4pm, Sun. 2-5pm; private lessons available $80 hour WC SWING PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm. WC SWING-EC SWING live music (choices): 1. to Power of Ten at Peavey Plaza, 11th St. and Nicollet, Mpls., 5:30-7:45 and then 9:45 - 11, cement surface, food sold. 2, to Cool Disposition at Applewood Grill, Hwy. 13, Burnsville. 3. Davina and Vagabonds at Hell?s Kitchen, 8 pm. 4. Lisa Wenger at Neumann?s, 9 pm. SWING choices: 1. The Retractions at Paddy Wagon?s in Coon Rapids, 133 Coon Rapids Blvd., 9 pm. 2. The Other Brothers at Schooner Tavern 8:30 pm; 3. The Fugitives (Elvis) at So. St. Paul VFW, 8:30 pm SWING-LATIN OUTDOORS to Dean Harrington Trio at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 pm, cement. COUNTRY 2-STEP, SWING (choices): 1. Front Porch...Pigs at Eagles Club 7 -9pm; 2. to Alan Godage and Sundown, dance at ends of floor at Medina, 7:30 pm, $8 SWING-CAJUN OUTDOORS to Gypsy Mania at Starring Lake Park in Eden Prairie, 7 - 8:30 pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 pm- 1, $7, potluck appetizers/wine welcome, by Michael Cordner. SALSA-LATIN PARTY at Cinema, 7 pm lesson, music 8 - 11 pm. SALSA-LATIN live music choices: Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; also check out the Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. Level class, $7/5. POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this beat) choices : 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av.55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 , call to confirm 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147. PINE CITY, MN: SWING-LATIN by CAF? ACCORDION ORCHESTRA in Pine City at Robinson Park, 6:30pm, 1 and ? hrs. north up 35W, www.pinecitychamber.com/Calendar/index.asp RED WING: check at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711, http://thenortonsrestaurant.com DETROIT LAKES, MN: 10,000 LAKES FESTIVAL JAM, July 22-25, www.10klf.com ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse PARKS, AMERICAN LEGIONS, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music. PLEASE READ FIRST PAGE; it changes each week. Also scan through the ADDRESS BOOK for more information. IS YOUR HOME DISORGANIZED? ?Can?t find your things? No space? Get help to organize/use your space efficiently, stage your home for sale, or organize an event. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, *lmsdance at gmail.com* *---------------------------------------------* *SATURDAY, JULY 25 *(4th Sat.) (see two sections) Check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices * * *DAYTIME:* ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612-799-4147 . Private lessons available. WC SWING WORKSHOP with National Champion Mario Robau at Social Dance Studio, 1-4 pm. INTL. STANDARD: PASO DOBLE taught by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm; also check with Dancers Studio for a class. * * TROPICAL BALLROOM'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Daytime intro. workshops and evening dance party! Full pass (3-11:30pm) $20, Dance party only (8-11:30pm) is $10; 3pm Cha-Cha, 3:30 East Coast Swing, 4pm Hustle, 4:30 Waltz, 5pm Co. 2-Step, 5:30 Salsa, 6pm Samba, 6:30 Foxtrot, 7pm Tango, 7:30 Viennese Waltz, 8--11:30pm Variety dance party; BBQ Pork/ Chips/Cake for $5; door prizes at 9:30pm,must be present to win. SALSA WORKSHOP with master instructors, Rene Thompson and duane Wrenn at Social Dance Studio, 4 - 8 pm. DETROIT LAKES, MN: 10,000 LAKES FESTIVAL JAM, July 22-25, www.10klf.com * * *EVENING:* BALLROOM PARTIES: 1. TROPICAL BALLROOM'S 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, see above, dance party only (8-11:30pm) is $10. 2. NO Caf? Bailar Dance club party tonight due to Tropical?s party. COUNTRY TWO-STEP-WC SWING PARTY at Starks, cha cha lesson at 7:45, dancing 8 - 12, DJ Bob Wood, guest coach Mario Robau present, also a Rebels Night Out, $5. COUNTRY-SWING at Lee?s, 9:30 pm, $6 ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Social Dance Studio 8-11 pm, lesson and practica at 7 pm, includes snacks, $10 or less. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Minneahaha Park Pavilion next to Sea Salt Eatery, 4825 Minnehaha Av., 55417, (612) 721-8990 , * http://www.seasalteatery.com*, 7:00 lesson with Lois Donnay, music 7:30 pm, $5, smooth and rough concrete surfaces. ARG. TANGO MILONGA AND POTLUCK IN ROCHESTER: in Jeff Salisbury and Jania Trushina's garden, 51048 152nd Av., Pine Island, MN 55963, DJ Christopher Everett, 6 pm-12 am, bring a dish or wine/beverages to share (see mntango.org) WC SWING PARTY to Band at SOS-Oakdale, lesson at 7:30, music 8:30 to 12, $8 donation. WC SWING AND RUMBA: 1. Soul Tight Committee at MN Music Caf?. 2. Power of Ten, 5 - 7:30 pm at Woody?s Grill, 220 Carlson Pkwy., Plymouth. 3. Who Nu at The School 2 in Chanhassen, 8:30 pm, $5 SWING-FREESTYLE choices: 1. Aviator?s Ball, a havinaballllc.com event, at Fridley VFW, Firespice Band, lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30-12:30, $14. 2. The Classics rock n roll band at Medina, 8:30pm, lesson at 7:30 pm, $10. 3. The Retractions at Eagles Club, 8 pm 4. Rockin Hollywoods outdoors in Shoreview at Island Lake Park in Shoreview. 5. Decades old music at Wolfe Park in St. Louis Park on Monterey Av., 7 pm, cement floor. SWING-CAJUN OUTDOORS to Paristota Hot Club at Peavey Plaza, 11th St. and Nicollet, 5:45-7:45 pm, then 9:45-11:45 pm, cement floor, food sold. CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to confirm. SALSA-LATIN: check at Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. IRISH CEILI at The Celtic Junction, potluck and beg. lesson, * www.thecelticjunction.com*, STILLWATER: SWING, check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com , 320-251-0601 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse; 4. See Arg. Tango blurb above DULUTH: 1. SWING MUSIC at Club Saratoga,331 Canal Park Duluth, MN218-727-7865; 3 - 7 pm, dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton. AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. FIREWORKS from 3rd Av. Bridge downtown Mpls. ,10 pm, view from west side of river near Stone Arch Bridge *Did you read the first page of this newsletter yet???* * * *ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS are in Address Book* * * DONATIONS would be appreciated to this newsletter because two days a week are spent on writing this and keeping up database instead of on salaried work! Thank you. - Lynne Schulz, 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Park 55426. * * *----------------------------------------* *SUNDAY, JULY 26 (4th Sun.)* *AFTERNOON*: SALSA-LATIN WORKSHOP all day at Varsity Theatre with great guest instructors: classes at 1 , 2, 3, 4 pm; $15/$40 for all; big show tonight at 8 pm by Todd Paulus, Joy Davina, Eliecer Ramirez Rene Thompson and others; anyone wearing a wristband for this event will get a 10% discount at the Loring Pasta Bar, www.thesalsapolice.com WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH to Curtis Brothers at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm. WC SWING WORKSHOP with National Champion Mario Robau at Social Dance Studio, 2 - 5 pm. COUNTRY-SWING at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band. BLUEGRASS MUSIC to Pickin Up Steam at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. * * *EVENING:* BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:15 pm. SWING to Al?s Rockabilly Quartet at St. Anthony Main, east side of river on Main St. in downtown Mpls., 5-8 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE outdoors to Decades old music at Wolfe Park in St. Louis Pk. On Monterey Av., 7 pm, cement. WC SWING live blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm COUNTRY MUSIC to Bobby Vandell at MN Music Caf?, call to confirm. CAJUN-ZYDECO at Faux Playboys at Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5. ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10; supper menu. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. SALSA-LATIN SHOW at Varisty Theatre, 8 pm, with our local instructors and others. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at Oak City (Hwy 100 & 494) at 5001 American Blvd., Blmgtn. 55437, 9527468887 to Salsa del Soul Band (5/31,6/14,6/28,7/5, 7/19) DJs on other Sun., free dance lesson, outdoor patio, free parking, $7; 2. to Sensacion Latina Band at Prime Time, Irving Av, Burnsville, 9:30pm- 2am, $5, call to confirm. SCANDINAVIAN AND OTHER music at Friends Meeting House, 1725 Grand Av., St. Paul, 6 - 9 pm. SQUARE DANCE at Bedlam Theatre, 1501 S. 6th St., on the West Bank of Mpls. 55454, 8 pm. (last Sun. of month) *----------------------------------------------------* *MONDAY, JULY 27* BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 5pm Tango, 6pm Waltz, 7pm Foxtrot CHA CHA CLASS, interm./silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm VIENNESE WALTZ CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic RUMBA 8 pm - interm. WALTZ BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and now married couples by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 7:30-9 pm with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. VARIETY DANCING to Janie Miller Band at 8:30 pm Lee's all summer. SWING DANCE PARTY OUTDOORS at Centennial Lakes Amphitheatre, 7499 France Av., Edina, lesson at 7 pm. SWING OUTDOORS at Como Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy. to Somewhat Dixieland Band, 7 pm, concrete.. SWING OUTDOORS to The Nite Owls, at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park on Main St. on east side of river in downtown Mpls, by Stone Arch Bridge, 7 - 8 :30 pm WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC SWING-RUMBA to blues at Eagles, 7:30-10:30 WC AND EC SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Famous Dave, 8 pm, small concrete dance floor. SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on 65north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, *www.aquampls.com/tour.html *; 2. Epic;110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free *------------------------------------* *TUESDAY, JULY 28* BALLROOM, OLD -TYME BALLROOM PARTY to Top Notchmen at Medina, 1-4 pm. WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and now married couples by SAT Club at Medina, lower level, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. SWING OUTDOORS to Bend in the River Big Band at Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy., 7 pm, concrete floor, roofed, caf?. SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar. SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 . WC SWING CLASSES: 1. TCRebels.com; 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music choices: 1. outdoors to Rich Lewis Band at Minnehaha Park gazebo, take 46th St. east off of Hiawatha Av. (Hwy. 55), 7 pm. 2. BBQ and Who Nu at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm; 2. Power of Ten at Woody?s, 220 Carlson Pkwy., Plymouth 55447, ph. 763.476.1011, 5 -7:30 pm. 3. Jay Bee?Routine and Jellybean at The Whiskey Junction, 9:30 pm. 4. Davina and Vagabonds in Lowell Park in Stillwater, 7:30 pm. SWING to The Fugitives at No. St. Paul Amer. Legion, 2678 E 7th Av., 8:30 pm-12:30, ph. 651.777.3708 ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm.. class at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 2. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 3. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . COUNTRY-FOLK to Pop Wagner at Eagles, 7:30 pm.. CAJUN OUTDOORS to Cajun Hot Soles at MN History Ctr., 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul 55102-1906, junction of I-35E and I-94, corner of Kellogg and John Ireland, 6:30 pm, park Iin lot $5 or free elsewhere, bring lawn chair, food sold, http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/programs/9nights LATIN-SALSA OUTDOORS to Cyril Paul and Calypso Monarchs at Normandale Bandshell, off 84th St. in Blmgtn., 7 pm. SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN choices: 1.at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING at The Celtic Junction, 7:30pm; couples dances, no partner required, $8,confirm at *www.thecelticjunction.com* or www.lomamor.org. *-----------------------------------------------* *COMING ATTRACTIONS* July 31 - REVISED: BALLROOM PARTY at Retro, "SWINGLES" CLUB DANCE w/KICO RANGEL BAND, singles and couples welcome, cumbia lesson by Ralph Tuttila, snacks/dessert/bottle of water included, $12, enter rear door. July 30 - Charanga Tropical playing at Mill City Museum,6:00-8:00pm. July 31 - Charanga Tropical playing at Peavey Plaza at 5:45 and then again at 9:45pm. July 31 - CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio. July 31 - Aug. 2 - HIGH HEEL BOOT CAMP for ladies at Cinema by pro, Kasia Kosak, $1600 for a total of 15 hrs. of instruction from a world class coach, materials and floor time, limited to 10 ladies!, 651-699-5910 to register, *http://www.danceworldconnections.com*, Aug. 8 - SALSA WORKSHOP at Dancer Studio by Rachel, 2-4 pm, $25 in adv./$30 at door. Aug. 14 - LINDY SHOPpe starts at Cinema; lesson at 7 pm, dancing 8 - 11 pm; every 2nd Fri. Aug. 15 - DEADLINE for registration for Competitors Dance Camp at Classic Ballroom on Aug. 22. Aug. 20 - FREE NEWCOMER NIGHT at Dancer Studio, 8 pm. Aug. 22 - COMPETITORS DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, 10:30 - 3:30 pm. Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR TALENT CONTEST, *www.mnstatefair.org*, $15 fee; also many free dance bands playing each day around the fair. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general dancing, appetizers. Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 pm. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS DANCE EVENT, *nathanh at visi.com* , 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, www.time4tango.com Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, bryantcruises.com Jan. 9 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp Ballroom national competitions, Aug. 14, Sep. 26, Oct, 3, Oct. 24 - see www.usadance.org * * *------------------------------------------------* *DANCING ADDRESS BOOK * (revised July 22,?09; check all 6 sections below) *VENUES:* B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., *www.thecedar.org* CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , * www.centerforharmoniousliving.com*, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , * www.ERVdancestudio.com *; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, *ticobaila at yahoo.com*, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , * www.floydsbar.com* FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells kitchen.com HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, *www.renedance.com *, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, *www.slippersdance.com*, *Julie at slippersdance.com* , 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROCADEROS, 107 3rd Av. N., Mpls, 55401, 612-465-0440 TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.com owned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html *---------------------------------------------* *ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:* BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- *www.tangoandi.com*; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - *ericli1016 at gmail.com*, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE *- 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com *-----------------------------------------------* *SALSA ADDRESSES *(see others in Venues section) * * AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html CLUB SALSA DE NOCHE - see St. Cloud entry in Regional section of this Address Book. DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , * mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com* or any dance studio. *-----------------------------------------------* * * *INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):* * * BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - *www.megamarc.com*, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio CHAN, Sondra - southern suburbs, www.gottadanceNOW.com, sondra at gottadancenow.com KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, *info at pazazdance.com*; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: *www.ericabergswing.com*; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . *--------------------------------------------------* *CLUBS:* * * AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net , 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, *info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org*, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM , P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM , 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com , 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu , 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, *salsa at umn.edu*, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com (meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) *------------------------------------------------* * * *REGIONAL:* BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com ; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, *djcds2 at mchsi.com* , (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 , 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton, 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , *tracypalmer at comcast.net*, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com , 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., *www.grandhallstudio.com*, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ;dahldance.com, *babydahlmn417 at msn.com* 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , 2. Club Salsa de Noche in Studio Jeff, 701 St. Germain St. W., Suite 201, 9 pm-1, (take 94 W. to St. Cloud; take exit 171, turn R. off the exit ramp; turn R. at Clearwater Rd; head into downtown, turn R. at St. Germain St. W.; studio 2 blocks down on left). Sam, Club Salsa de Noche (320) 260-6580 . STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, *v at vjw.biz*; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. *www.usadancesouthdakota.org* 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. COLORADO: NEAR DENVER- Lulu?s Saloon in Watkins, CO, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat., swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; great Doggie Dude Ranch and O?Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins; also country -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lois at mndance.com Wed Jul 22 13:59:55 2009 From: lois at mndance.com (Lois Donnay) Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:59:55 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] Fwd: KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil 30% off Offer Message-ID: I received this great offer for a 30% discount for tickets to Cirque du Soleil. Enjoy! Feel free to share. * * * * * * *KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil * * * Playing now through August 9 under the Grand Chapiteau at the Broadway / Kellogg Lot in Downtown Saint Paul, MN. KOOZA brings *Cirque du Soleil* back to the source, taking audiences on a thrilling journey through incredible acrobatics and raucous clowning. The show will wow you with acts that challenge the senses and keep your pulse pounding. *Tickets are on sale now! * *Receive 30% off seats for select performances today! * Get cool KOOZA by *Cirque du Soleil *assets: Widget, Screensavers, Banners & Wallpapers For fun stuff click here now! ** Click here for tickets NOW! Lois Donnay www.mndance.com 612.822.8436 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2021 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 1507 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The performers are freakishly talented, like they are aliens from another planet they are soooooooo good! christine rosholt vocalist/entertainer p.o. box 580588 minneapolis, mn 55458 612.379.0045 christine at visi.com http://www.christinerosholt.net http://www.myspace.com/christinerosholt On Jul 22, 2009, at 12:59 PM, dancers-request at donnay.net wrote: > Send Dancers mailing list submissions to > dancers at donnay.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.donnay.net/mailman/listinfo/dancers_donnay.net > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > dancers-request at donnay.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > dancers-owner at donnay.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Dancers digest..." > Today's digest of emails sent to MN Dancers.Today's Topics: > > 1. Fwd: KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil 30% off Offer (Lois Donnay) > > From: Lois Donnay > Date: July 22, 2009 12:59:55 PM CDT > To: Tango , "Dancers at donnay. net" >, "Julie's List" > Subject: [MNDancers] Fwd: KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil 30% off Offer > > > I received this great offer for a 30% discount for tickets to Cirque > du Soleil. Enjoy! Feel free to share. > > > > > > > > KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil > > > > Playing now through August 9 under the Grand Chapiteau at the > Broadway / Kellogg Lot in Downtown Saint Paul, MN. > > > KOOZA brings Cirque du Soleil back to the source, taking audiences > on a thrilling journey through incredible acrobatics and raucous > clowning. The show will wow you with acts that challenge the senses > and keep your pulse pounding. > > > Tickets are on sale now! > > > Receive 30% off seats for select performances today! > > Get cool KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil assets: > > Widget, Screensavers, Banners & Wallpapers > > For fun stuff click here now! > > > Click here for tickets NOW! > > > > > > > > > > Lois Donnay > > www.mndance.com > 612.822.8436 > > > > _________________ > Dancers mailing list > Dancers at donnay.net > http://mail.donnay.net/mailman/listinfo/dancers_donnay.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lois at mndance.com Thu Jul 23 09:16:39 2009 From: lois at mndance.com (Lois Donnay) Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:16:39 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] Place to stay in the Twin Cities Message-ID: Have you ever wanted to come to events far from home, but didn't want to drive all the way back afterwards? Why not stay overnight, not in some boring hotel, but in a place devoted to dance? My house is a dance studio. I teach here, having group lessons and privates. It also has a lovely apartment above. Currently it is being rented by a dancer mainly for the convenience of proximity to my dance lessons, parties and local dance events. He is willing to share! For $35/night, you get your own room, and a dining room, kitchen and bath. Plus a big wooden floor for practice, with a television and DVD player. With lots of dance DVD's to watch! Introductory offer: For a limited time, stay with us and get either one of my group dance lessons for free, or breakfast, delivered to your room. Just need a place to practice with a nice wooden floor and TV? Space available for $2/hour. Ready to schedule? Call me at 612.822.8436. 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LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 29 - Aug. 4, 2009 FOR A BETTER FORMAT, CLICK ON this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm(updated by Wed. afternoon) ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz,Organzer On Duty, has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com *-------------------------------------------------* *GENERAL NEWS* * * DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to Ed and Therese Meszaros for their monetary gift to support this newsletter! EAGLES CLUB - Make it known to the new management what bands you want to see remain at the club, so music doesn?t disappear, maybe suggest they turn the lights up a bit, send out a newsletter, etc.; 612-724-9714 . GET A COSTUME READY for Classic Ballroom's 2nd Anniv. Party: Shake, Rattle and Roll 1950's Costume Party Fri., Aug. 7, 8 pm, cake, prizes for best costumes, $10, 763 519-1314 WC SWING CONVENTION in Palm Springs, CA , Aug. 6-9:, Swing Dance Classic & Dance Camp at Wyndham Resort, http://www.peoplewhodance.net/summer/swing/ BIG DANCE PRODUCTION - Rehearsals started last week for a show being produced by Cinema Ballroom taking place on Fri., Sep. 25. Parts are available for all dancers, 651-699-5910 , www.cinemaballroom.com. HIGH HEEL BOOT CAMP for ladies, July 31 - Aug. 2 at Cinema by pro, Kasia Kosak, 15 hrs. from a world-class coach, materials and floor time $1600, limited to 10 ladies, *http://www.danceworldconnections.com* FORMATION TEAMS STARTING AT TROPICAL BALLROOM, see website or request their newsletter. LABOR DAY DANCE WEEKEND at Madden?s Resort with Dancers Studio starting at $949. Call now! DANCE CRUISES to Mexican Riviera, Nov. 11-19, and Danube River in 2010; discount if booked by Aug., great WC swing instructor Jeannie Tucker and others; *dance floors are checked out by organizers before each cruise*, male dance hosts, bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, *bryant100 at cox.net*. REMINDER- Please take a look at the Address Book. It has several sections of information. I cannot list every studios? beginner lessons, so please check their website calendars. APARTMENT FOR DANCERS - Lois Donnay?s house is a dance studio. Upstairs is currently rented by a nice man who comes into town for instruction and is willing to share for $35 a night : includes your own bedroom, share dining room/kitchen/bathroom, and big wooden dance floor with television, DVD player, dance DVDs; includes free group class or a breakfast delivered to your room. Otherwise practice space available for $2/hour; ph. 612.822.8436. * * *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE*, a 30-page booklet, has been revised, $5/$10 if mailed; tango info. plus other tips for any tourist, lmsdance at gmail.com, 952-545-2989 . The weather there in Nov. is good! It?s time to make plans to go! Lois Donnay will guide people. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Ed Meszaros, Phil Taft HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Jill and Jason Johnson, Leslie and Lee Whitney *----------------------------------------------* *WEDNESDAY, JULY 29* CHAMPIONS ON TV TONIGHT: USA Dance Ballroom PreTeen National Champions Erik Linder & Rickie Taylor will again be on ?America's Got Talent, ? Ch. 11, 7 and 8 pm. ?So You Think You Can Dance? is also on Ch. 9. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12,line dance lesson by Manya at 7:45 pm, $5. SWING-LATIN: Swanee Beach Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm? Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, soleman at solemankrebs.com . WC SWING-RUMBA live music ( choices): 1. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15. 2. Ken Valdez at Floyd?s in Victoria, 6 - 10 pm. 3. Stockcar Named Desire at The Narrows, 9 pm. 4. See other choices such as Famous Dave?s and MN Music Caf? at go4dancer.com or StarTribune.com SWING choices: 1. Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm; 2. Twisted Show and Roxie Rae ? at School 2 in Chanhassen, 7-10 pm.. ARG. TANGO (4 CLASSES): 1. interm. at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. basics at 7 pm and then interm. class at 8:15 pm at Social Dance Studio by Sabine; 3. interm./adv. volcadas and colgadas at Four Seasons by Florencia, 8 pm. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites *--------------------------------------------------------* *THURSDAY, JULY 30* BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, *www.slippersdance.com*. WALTZ CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. COUNTRY and WC SWING OUTDOORS to Redpath Band at White Bear Lake 3rd St.and Banning, 6-9 pm, food. SWING-LATIN choices: 1. Christine Rosholt and combo outdoors at 50th & France Av., Edina, MN, 952-922-1524 , 4- 7 pm, wear hard-soled shoes * http://www.50thandfrance.com/events.php?event*= 2. Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30 WC SWING-RUMBA choices: 1. Chris Morrissey jazz at Peavey Plaza, 11th St. and Nicollet Mall, 5 - 7:15 pm., cement surface, food available. 2. Dean Harrington Trio at Minnehaha Park gazebo, 7 pm, (the wait for Sea Salt Eatery food will be an hour.) 3. Nigel Egg blues at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 pm, concrete surface 4. Ken Valdez Blues Band at Mainstreet Bar and Grill at 8th St. in Hopkins., ph. 952.938.2400, 9 pm. WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling at 7pm (leaders free ? we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm EC SWING-LINDY (choices): 1. at Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month; 2. Davina and Vagabonds at Picosa, 8 pm-12, lesson by Michael Bang of NorthStarStudio, 612-799-4147 , 612-746-3970 . 3. A big swing band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. COUNTRY-SWING at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harm. Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; *www.centerforharmoniousliving.com* CAJUN-SWING to Rockin Pinecones at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box.. HIP-HOP CLASS at Dancers Studio by Kate at 6 pm. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT at Soundbar, 414 3rd Av S. Mpls 55401, $20, open bar, DJ music, go-go dancers, 21+ event, dress code enforced, reservations (612)333-0363 ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. Basics by Florencia at Four Seasons, 8 pm, RSVP to 612-871-9651 , 612-735-6579 ; 2. progressive beginner class at Cinema Ballroom, 9 pm; 3. Followers? Technique classes at Donnay, 7 pm; 4. Advanced with permission at Donnay, 8 pm CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. LATIN-SALSA MUSIC OUTDOORS: 1. Charanga Tropical plays at Mill City Museum, downtown Mpls.,6-8 pm, then indoors at MN Music Caf? at 9 pm. 2. Equador Manta band at Concord and Robert St. in St. Paul , 7:30 pm, then movie. SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm; 2. Charanga Tropical Band at MN Music Caf?, 9 pm-2, bring food shelf donation. BUFFALO, MN: SWING-FREESTYLE to Whitesidewalls in Sturges Park, Hwy. 25 and 2nd Av., 7 pm. *-------------------------------------------* *FRIDAY, JULY 31 (5thFri.)* Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. More contemporary music and outdoor choices at city pages.com and go4dancer.com BALLROOM -VARIETY PARTIES: 1. Retro Ballroom, "SWINGLES" CLUB DANCE w/KICO RANGEL BAND, singles and couples welcome, cumbia lesson by Ralph Tuttila, snacks/dessert/bottle of water included, $12, enter rear door. 2. Dancers Studio, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15; paid lessons at 7 and 8 pm. WC SWING PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm, not confirmed. WC SWING-EC SWING live music (choices): 1. Cool Disposition at Neumann?s, 9 pm. 2. Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound at Lee?s, 9:30 pm. 3. Inside Out and Marquis jazz outdoors at Hilde Performance Ctr., 3500 Plymouth Blvd., 6:30 pm, bring chair, dance on grass. SWING-CHA CHA-CO. 2-STEP choices: 1. The Retractions at Fridley VFW, 8:30 pm 2. Trailer Trash in Independence, MN at the Twin Cities Polo Classic. SWING-FREESTYLE choices: 1. Rockin Hollywoods at 350 Eli Rd., Spooner Park, Little Canada, 7:30-11:30 pm, cajun band before at 5 pm, www.canadiandays.org 2. Boogie Wonderland at MN Music Caf?, 9 pm - 3. Whitesidewalls at Casa Vieja , 2176 7th St , St. Paul, 55116, ph.651.695.8206, 9 pm - 1, $8. 4. Brio Brass outdoors in Hopkins Park on 9th St.,7 pm, unknown if danceable, ww.thinkhopkins.com 5. Ten Bands at Station 4, downtown Mpls. SWING-GYPSY MUSIC OUTDOORS by Rhonda Laurie and Sidewalk Caf? Band at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 pm, cement. COUNTRY 2-STEP AND SWING choices; 1. to Front Porch...Pigs and Willie Murphy at Eagles Club, 8 pm + 2. Memphis and the Meantimes at Narrows in Navarre on Co. Rd. 15 and Co. Rd. 19., 9 pm. CAJUN by Faux Play Boys at 350 Eli Rd., Spooners Park in Little Canada from 5-7 pm, free, followed by rock n roll music of Rockin Hollywoods, www.canadiandays.org SALSA LATIN PARTY, Club Salsero, at Social Dance Studio, 8-11 pm, Latin lesson at 7pm. SALSA-LATIN live music choices: 1. Charanga Tropical outdoors on Peavey Plaza, 11th and Nicollet, 9:45 pm, cement floor, food for sale. 2. Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1 am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; 3. Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. level class, $7/5. POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this rhythm) choices : 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av.55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 , call to confirm 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147. RED WING: check at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711, http://thenortonsrestaurant.com ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse PARKS, AMERICAN LEGIONS, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music. PLEASE READ FIRST PAGE; it changes each week. Also scan through the ADDRESS BOOK for more information. *---------------------------------------------* *SATURDAY, AUG. 1 * (see two sections below) IS YOUR HOME DISORGANIZED? ?Can?t find your things? No space? Get help to organize/use your space efficiently, stage your home for sale, or organize an event. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, *lmsdance at gmail.com* Check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices * * *DAYTIME:* ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 - 12:30 pm. DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612-799-4147 . Private lessons available. INTL. STANDARD: QUICKSTEP taught by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm; also check with Dancers Studio for a class. * * NEW! SALSA CLASS at Social Dance Studio, intermediate with Byron at 2:30pm all month! WC SWING OUTDOORS at Freedom Jazz Festival in Minnehaha Park, (Minnehaha Av. (take 46th St. off Hiawatha Av.),1 pm. * * Many studio have daytime lessons. See websites. * * *EVENING:* BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical , 8 - 11 pm, 7:10pm Samba lesson, $10/8 if you show any current dance club membership card COUNTRY TWO-STEP-WC SWING PARTY at Starks, co. 2-step lesson at 7:45 by DJ Bob Wood, dancing 8 - 12, $5. COUNTRY-SWING at Lee?s. WC SWING PARTY to Joe Juliano at SOS Club, 8 to midnight, $8 donation. WC SWING AND RUMBA possibilities -1. Soul Tight Committee at Narrows in Navarre 9 pm. 2. Check at Lee?s, MN Music Caf?, Woody?s Grill, The School 2 in Chanhassen; go4dancer.com may have details. EC SWING-LINDY PARTY to Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs at Tapestry, 8:30-11:30, lesson at 7:30. SWING-VARIETY-FREESTYLE: City Lights Band at Medina, a Wild Wild West theme by havinaballllc.com event, waltz lesson by Larry Ablin and Barb Johnson 7:30, dancing 8:30-12:30, $12, meet there in Robert's at 6 pm for dinner , RSVP to havinaball at comcast.net or call 651.493.9658. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 - 1, snacks provided, $8, by David Rost. ARG. TANGO MILONGA IN ROCHESTER, see tangosocietyofrochester.org, usually at Sonte?s. CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA-LATIN to SALSABROSA on Peavey Plaza, 5:30-7:45pm (I will be there to dance with you!); then after the opera music again 9:45-11:45pm; cement floor, food for sale. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to confirm. SALSA-LATIN: Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. IRISH CELI at The Dubliner. Confirm at irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html STILLWATER: SWING, check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com, 320-251-0601 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse; 3. Arg. Tango - see blurb up above DULUTH: 1. SWING MUSIC at Club Saratoga,331 Canal Park Duluth, MN218-727-7865; 3 - 7 pm, dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton. AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. *Did you read the first page of this newsletter yet???* * * *ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS are in Address Book* * * DONATIONS would be appreciated to this newsletter because two days a week are spent on writing this and keeping up database instead of on salaried work! Thank you. - Lynne Schulz, 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Park 55426. * * *----------------------------------------* *SUNDAY, AUG. 2 (1st Sun.)* *AFTERNOON*: WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm. COUNTRY-SWING at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band, call new management to confirm. LIVE MUSIC at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm, call to confirm. POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. * * *EVENING:* BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:15 pm. WC SWING PARTY BY TC REBELS at Social Dance Studio, 7-10 pm, FREE lesson at 6:30 taught by Tim Eide, DJ: Erica Berg, $7 members and students with ID, $11 non-members, memberships $25 for 1 year WC SWING choices: 1. live blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm; 2. Sam Kuusisto at Narrows Saloon in Navarre, 9 pm.. COUNTRY MUSIC to Bobby Vandell at Whiskey Junction,7:30 to 10:30 pm CAJUN-ZYDECO at Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5. ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10; supper menu. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at Oak City (Hwy 100 & 494) at 5001 American Blvd., Blmgtn. 55437, 9527468887 to Salsa del Soul Band (5/31,6/14,6/28,7/5, 7/19) DJs on other Sun., free dance lesson, outdoor patio, free parking, $7; 2. to Sensacion Latina Band at Prime Time, Irving Av, Burnsville, 9:30pm- 2am, $5, call to confirm. *----------------------------------------------------* *MONDAY, AUG. 3* SWING DANCING OUTDOORS to South Side Big Band at Como Pavilion off Lexington Pkwy. 7 pm, concrete floor, roofed, caf?. BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 6 pm - waltz/foxtrot, 7 pm - Amer. tango CHA CHA CLASS, interm./silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm VIENNESE WALTZ CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic, 8 pm - interm. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and now married couples by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 7:30-9 pm with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. BECKY?S BAND RETURNS! VARIETY DANCING to good country/swing music by Becky Thompson and Old School Band at 8:30 pm at Lee's, now every Mon. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC AND EC SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Famous Dave, 8 pm, small concrete dance floor. SWING-FREESTYLE possibly at Povlitzki's on 65 north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, *www.aquampls.com/tour.html *; 2. Epic;110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . SQUARE DANICNG at Eagles, 7:30-10:30, 1st and 3rd Mon. IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free *------------------------------------* *TUESDAY, AUG. 4* BALLROOM, OLD -TYME BALLROOM PARTY to Wally Pikal , 1-4 pm. WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and now married couples by SAT Club in Medina Ballroom, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. SWING OUTDOORS to smooth jazz voice of CHARMIN MICHELE at MN History Ctr., 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul 55102-1906, junction of I-35E and I-94, corner of Kellogg and John Ireland, 6:30-8:30 pm starts with a swing lesson; park in lot $5 or free elsewhere, bring lawn chair, wear hard-soled shoes, food sold, http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/programs/9nights SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar. SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 . WC SWING CLASSES: 1. New series on Whips starts at Social Dance Studio, 7 ? 8:30 PM, by Rebels instructors Tim & Lynette, $45 /$55 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music choices: 1. BBQ and Who Nu at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm; 2. Jay Bee?Routine and Jellybean at The Whiskey Junction, 9:30 pm. 3. Other choices at go4dancer.com ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm.. class at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 2. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 3. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING at The Celtic Junction, 7:30pm; couples dances, no partner required, $8,confirm at *www.thecelticjunction.com* or www.lomamor.org. *-----------------------------------------------* *COMING ATTRACTIONS* Aug. 5 - CAF? ACCORDION ORCHESTRA 6:30pm outdoor in park in Victoria, MN, http://www.ci.victoria.mn.us/documents/2009SummerBrochure_000.pdf Aug. 6 - JULIE LEE and WHITE ROSE BAND at Tropical, 1-4 pm, $7 per person includes the dance, a lesson during the band break, coffee, lemonade, and a cookie! Aug. 6 - SWING FOXTROT OUTDOORS to Percy Hughes? Ellington Echoes, 7 pm, in Hopkins Park on 9th St. Aug. 6 - SWING-FOXTROT OUTDOORS to The Classic Big Band at Maple Grove Pavilion, 7 - 9 pm. Aug. 6 - SWING OUTDOORS to Swing Beat Big Band at Como Pavilion, 7 pm. Aug. 6 - CHARANGA TROPICAL BAND in Downtown Rochester, MN, 6:30 pm. Aug. 6-8 - MN BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TYME MUSICAL FESTIVAL in Richmond, MN Aug. 7 - BALLROOM PARTIES at Retro, Cinema, and Cheek to Cheek. Aug. 7 - BALLROOM PARTY, Classic Ballroom's 2nd Anniv.: 1950's Costume Party, 8 pm, $10, cake, prizes for best costumes, ph. 763 519-1314 Aug. 7 - COUNTRY-SWING PARTY at Tropical. Aug. 7 - SWING-FREESTYLE to The Classics rock n roll band at Medina, 8:30 pm, lesson at 7:30. Aug. 7-9 - IRISH CEILI AND LESSONS, Sean Nos & 2-hand Dances at the Crossroads Tent at Irish Fair on Harriet Island (www.irishfair.com), teacher Gerard Butler from Ireland, www.lomamor.org Aug. 8 - BALLROOM PARTY by Caf? Bailar Dance Club at Tropical, Amer. tango lesson by Michael Bang Aug. 8 - SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY by HavinABall at E. McClay VFW in Blmgtn., lesson by Lois Donnay Aug. 8 - SALSA WORKSHOP at Dancer Studio by Rachel, 2-4 pm, $25 in adv./$30 at door. Aug. 8 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at ERV in Hopkins by Tango Society of MN, lesson at 8 pm. Aug. 8 - BAYFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL in Duluth, MN Aug. 9- JAZZ FESTIVAL IN BLOOMINGTON: Vic Volare and the Volare Lounge Orchestra (2:30 p.m.),Christine Rosholt Quintet 3:50 p.m., George Maurer Jazz Group 5:50 p.m. at Normandale Bandshell, free, http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/parkrec/programs/artnpark/jazz.htm Aug. 9 - Beyond Ballroom Dance Co. performs in Caponi Park in Eagan, 6:30, followed by desert at Gary and JoAnne Geister?s, 3615 Wescott Hills Dr. Aug. 14 - BALLROOM PARTIES at Retro and at Tropical. Aug. 14 - WC SWING PARTY at B Dale Club. Aug. 14 - LINDY SHOPpe starts at Cinema; lesson at 7 pm, dancing 8 - 11 pm; every 2nd Fri. Aug. 15 - DEADLINE for registration for Competitors Dance Camp at Classic Ballroom on Aug. 22. Aug. 16 - WC SWING DANCE PARTY by Rebels at Social Dance Studio, lesson at 6:30, music 7-10 pm. Aug. 20 - FREE NEWCOMER NIGHT at Dancer Studio, 8 pm. Aug. 22 - COMPETITORS DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, 10:30 - 3:30 pm. Aug. 22 BALLROOM PARTY by Caf? Bailar Dance Club , FT lesson by James Krolak Aug. 23 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOPS at Social Dance Studio. Aug. 29 - BLACK & GOLD BALL at Retro Ballroom w/KICO RANGEL BAND, prize for best outfit. Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR ,*www.mnstatefair.org*, free dance bands, talent show. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Sep. 15 - DEADLINE for $200 discount for NDB in Orlando. See below. Sep. 19 - DEADLINE to register for Tropical Ballroom?s Showcase on Oct. 3. Sep. 25 - BIG DANCE SHOW at Cinema Ballroom. Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general dancing, appetizers. Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 pm. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS (informal dance competition - lots of fun), * nathanh at visi.com*, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, www.time4tango.com Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, bryantcruises.com Dec. 30-Jan. 3 -New Year's Day Ball (NDB) at The Florida Hotel in Orlando Florida; dance camp, New Year's Eve Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport - Pro/Am and Am/Am Competition, www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/ndb for New Year?s Week - WC SWING EVENT in Palm Springs, CA: register to win a weekend pass to the New Year?s Dance, www.peoplewhodance.netJan. 9 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp April - BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show, Southern Theatre. Ballroom national competitions, Aug. 14, Sep. 26, Oct, 3, Oct. 24 - see www.usadance.org *-----------------------------------------------* *DANCING ADDRESS BOOK * (revised July 15,?09; check all 6 sections below) *VENUES:* B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., *www.thecedar.org* CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , * www.centerforharmoniousliving.com*, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , * www.ERVdancestudio.com *; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, *ticobaila at yahoo.com*, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , *www.floydsbar.com* FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells kitchen.com HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, *www.renedance.com *, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, *www.slippersdance.com*, *Julie at slippersdance.com*, 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.comowned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html *---------------------------------------------* *ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:* BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- *www.tangoandi.com*; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - *ericli1016 at gmail.com*, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE *- 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from *lmsdance at gmail.com* BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com *-----------------------------------------------* *SALSA ADDRESSES *(see others in Venues section) * * AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , *mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com* or any dance studio. *-----------------------------------------------* * * *INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):* * * BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - *www.megamarc.com*, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, *info at pazazdance.com*; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: Social Dance Studio; *www.ericabergswing.com*; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . *--------------------------------------------------* *CLUBS:* * * AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, * info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org*, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM, P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM, 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, *salsa at umn.edu*, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) *------------------------------------------------* * * *REGIONAL:* BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, *djcds2 at mchsi.com*, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton, 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , *tracypalmer at comcast.net*, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., *www.grandhallstudio.com*, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ; dahldance.com, *babydahlmn417 at msn.com* 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, *v at vjw.biz*; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. *www.usadancesouthdakota.org* 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. COLORADO: NEAR DENVER- Lulu?s Saloon in Watkins, CO, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat., swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; great Doggie Dude Ranch and O?Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins; also country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose in Denver. NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at *roaldrd/@hotmail.com* DANCE CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, *bryant100 at cox.net*, Robert and Constance Bryant -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com -- Lynne Schulz ORGANIZER ON DUTY (will help de-clutter/beautify your home/office, stage your home for sale, organize an event) lmsdance at gmail.com ph.952.545.2989, 612.940.4981 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Come join us! *Saturday, August 8th, 2009 *Luau Ball with Mel's Diner www.melsdinerband.com at Everett-McClay VFW, 311 W 84th Street, Bloomington MN 952.854.1296 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7:30 - 8:30 PM *Tango* Dance Lesson with Lois Donnay ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8:30 - 12 AM Dancing $14.00 Admission -- Lois Donnay www.mndance.com 612.822.8436 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lois at mndance.com Mon Aug 3 16:06:42 2009 From: lois at mndance.com (Lois Donnay) Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:06:42 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] Dancer's Lodgings in the Twin Cities Message-ID: I've been getting questions about my offer for a "Dancer's Bed and Breakfast" that I emailed about last week. There are three bedrooms, two available. One has a double bed, the other twin bunk beds. Centrally located close to freeways, we are less that 2 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Wifi is available. For $35/night, you get your own room, and a dining room, kitchen and bath. Plus a big wooden floor for practice, with a television and DVD player. With lots of dance DVD's to watch! And we always know what's going on in the dance community-and may go out with you! Introductory offer: For a limited time, stay with us and get either one of my group dance lessons for free, or breakfast, delivered to your room. To check out my dance schedule, go to www.mndance.com. If the time doesn't work out for you, I can also give you $15 off the price of a private lesson. If you just need a place to practice with a nice wooden floor and TV, you can use the space for $2/hour. Ready to schedule? Call me at 612.822.8436. This is a great weekend to start - lots of things going on here! -- Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S www.mndance.com 612.822.8436 -- Lois Donnay www.mndance.com 612.822.8436 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmsdance at gmail.com Wed Aug 5 12:55:17 2009 From: lmsdance at gmail.com (Lynne Schulz) Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:55:17 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, AUG. 5-11, 2009 Message-ID: <369570920908050955x4488d0cbga6df5f37191ed672@mail.gmail.com> Please read this first page even if you can?t go dancing. LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Aug. 5 - 11, 2009 FOR A BETTER FORMAT, CLICK ON this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com ------------------------------------------------- GENERAL NEWS DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to Wanda Breyer, Shirley Biewen, Jeanne Bursch for monetary gifts! GET A COSTUME READY for Classic Ballroom's 2nd Anniv. Party: Shake, Rattle and Roll 1950's Costume Party this Fri., Aug. 7, 8 pm, cake, prizes for best costumes, $10, 763 519-1314 WC SWING CONVENTION in Palm Springs, CA , Aug. 6-9:, Swing Dance Classic & Dance Camp at Wyndham Resort, http://www.peoplewhodance.net/summer/swing/ FORMATION TEAMS for couples and singles are starting at Tropical Ballroom Aug. 12/13. Teams will perform in showcase on Oct. 3. See website. EAGLES CLUB - HAS A NEW FLOOR! Make it known to the new management what bands you want to see remain at the club, so music doesn?t disappear, purchase beverages, leave donations in the white box, call 612-724-9714 . APARTMENT FOR DANCERS - Lois Donnay?s house in Mpls. is a dance studio. Upstairs is currently rented by a nice man who comes into town for instruction and is willing to share for $35 a night : includes your own bedroom (one has a double bed, the other twin bunk beds), share dining room/kitchen/bathroom, and big wooden dance floor with WiFi, TV, DVD player, dance DVDs; includes one free group class or a breakfast delivered to your room or $15 off a private lesson; 612.822.8436 PRACTICE SPACE for $2 an hr. in Mpls. (see above) or in St. Louis Park at Lynne?s for $1 an hr., 952-545-2989 . BEGINNER ARG.TANGO CLASS can be taken at the U of MN, Mon. and Wed. 5-6:15 pm starting Sep. 14, not to be confused with the U-Tango activities organized by students, http://dance.umn.edu/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Chris Kempainen, Susan Hervey, Joanne Krause, Marcia Novack, Donald Rowe, Terry Uggum ---------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 WC SWING CLASS, PLEASE RSVP NOW, if possible to lksdance at hotmail.com or 952.215.1462: "Sizzlin' Syncopations & Creative Ideas for Ladies," for all dance levels, with Lynette Mahowald , 7-8 pm , + FREE Open Dance ?til 8:30 pm, at Rick and Voni Cameron?s Ballroom, 7227 Morgan Av. S., Richfield 55423, park on their side of the street, $8. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, line dance lesson by Manya at 7:45 pm, $5. SWING-LATIN: . 1. CAF? ACCORDION ORCHESTRA 6:30pm outdoor in park in Victoria, MN, west on Hwy. 7, http://www.ci.victoria.mn.us/documents/2009SummerBrochure_000.pdf 2. Swanee Beach Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm? Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, call to confirm, soleman at solemankrebs.com . WC SWING-RUMBA live music ( choices): 1. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15. 2. Ken Valdez at Floyd?s in Victoria, 6 - 10 pm. 3. See other choices at go4dancer.com or StarTribune.com SWING choices: 1. Davina and Vagabonds at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm; 2. Possibly to Stomp N Dixie Band at Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Pk., off Exc Blvd, 7 pm, cement floor. FREE ARG. TANGO LESSON AND DEMO TO PUBLIC at Lake Harriet Bandshell by El Toro School of Tango, 7:30 pm, wear hard-soled shoes for cement floor. ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. interm. class of El Toro, 6:30 pm, go to Lake Harriet Bandshell tonight 2. Foundations 1 - Close embrace at 7 pm, Foundations 2- Technical Tournament at 7 pm; Interm./adv. - boleos at 8:15 3. interm./adv. volcadas and colgadas at Four Seasons by Florencia, 8 pm, RSVP. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale with Jody, 7:30 pm, $7. SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites -------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, AUG. 6 AFTERNOON DANCE PARTY with JULIE LEE and WHITE ROSE DUET at Tropical, 1-4 pm, $7 for dance, lesson during the break, coffee, lemonade, cookie. BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, www.slippersdance.com. BOLERO BALLROOM CLASS, bronze level at 7 pm, silver level at 8 pm at Dancers Studio. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. SWING-FOXTROT OUTDOORS choices: 1. Percy Hughes Ellington Echoes, 7 pm, in Hopkins Park on 9th St., south of Mainstreet. 2. The Classic Big Band at Maple Grove Pavilion, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy. 55311, off 94W., 7 - 9 pm. 3. Swing Beat Big Band at Como Pavilion, off Lexington Plwy., 7 pm, cement floor, roofed, cafe. SWING-LATIN choices: 1. The Cattails and Daddy Squeeze, 7-9:30pm, at The Cedar Outdoors, Cedar Cultural Center, patio opens at 6pm, music at 7pm, http://www.thecedar.org/cedar_outdoors 2. Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30 WC SWING-RUMBA choices: 1. Ross William Perry 6 pm; Big Walter Smith and Groove Merchants 8 pm outdoors at Normandale Bandshell off 84th St. in Bloomington 2. Sam Kuusisto at Floyd?s in Victoria, 6 - 10 pm 3. Who Nu Band at The School 2, in Chanhassen, 6 - 10 pm. 4. Davina and Vagabonds at Spasso, 17523 Minnetonka Blvd Mtka. 55345, 7:30 pm. 5. Deb Callahan at Famous Daves, 8 pm, $3. WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling at 7pm (leaders free ? we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm EC SWING-LINDY (choices): 1. Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month; 2. A big swing band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. COUNTRY-SWING at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harm. Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; www.centerforharmoniousliving.com COUNTRY-SWING-LATIN: 3 bands at Lee?s,. 9 pm - 1 am. COME SUPPORT THIS OR IT MAY BE DISCONTINUED! CAJUN-SWING to Mr. Rolls at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box, buy some beverages, please. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT at Soundbar, 414 3rd Av S. Mpls 55401, $20, open bar, DJ music, go-go dancers, 21+ event, dress code enforced, reservations (612)333-0363 ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. Basics by Florencia at Four Seasons, 8 pm, RSVP to 612-871-9651 , 612-735-6579 ; 2. progressive beginner class at Cinema Ballroom, 9 pm; 3. Followers? Technique classes at Donnay, 7 pm; 4. Advanced with permission at Donnay, 8 pm CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one, Four Seasons teaches basic and interm. and also on Mon. and Fri. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm; IN ROCHESTER: SALSAL-LATIN DANCING to CHARANGA TROPICAL BAND in Downtown, 6:30 pm. IN RICHMOND, MN: MN BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TYME MUSICAL FESTIVAL. ------------------------------------------- FRIDAY, AUG. 7 (1st Fri.) IS YOUR HOME DISORGANIZED? ?Can?t find your things? No space? Get help to organize/use your space efficiently, stage your home for sale, or organize an event. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, lmsdance at gmail.com Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. More contemporary music and outdoor choices at city pages.com, go4dancer.com, star tribune.com BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTIES: 1. Classic Ballroom's 2nd Anniv.: 1950's Costume Party, 8 pm, $10, cake, prizes for best costumes, ph. 763 519-1314 2. Retro Ballroom with Kico Rangel Band, dances programmed, interm./beg. cha cha lessons by Ellymae/Keith/Laurel; dessert/coffee/bottle of water included, $12, enter rear door; also a Rebels Night Out event. 3. Cinema Ballroom, lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm. 4. Cheek to Cheek, samba lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30-10:30, $10/8 (1st & 3rd Fri. in summer) 5. Dancers Studio, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15; paid lessons at 7 and 8 pm. COUNTRY-SWING PARTY at Tropical, 7:10pm cowboy cha cha line dance lesson, 7:30pm country 2-step lesson, music 8-11pm, $10/8. SWING-FREESTYLE chocies: 1. The Classics rock n roll band at Medina, 8:30 pm, lesson at 7:30. 2. The Senders at St. Anthony Main, downtown Mpls, east side of river bank on Mainstreet, 7 -10 pm. SWING-LATIN to Swanee Beach, nice danceable trio, at Neumann?s, 9 - 1 pm. SWING-LATIN-CAJUN possibly to Gypsy Mania at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 pm, cement floor. WC SWING-COUNTRY-VARIETY PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm, Diane and DJ Skip, $7. WC SWING-EC SWING live music choices: 1. The New Primitives at School 2 in Chanhassen, 8:30 pm 2. Power of Ten at Blue Fox 3. Root City Band at Famous Dave, 9 pm 4. Stockcar Named Desire at Lord Fletcher?s, 3746 Sunset.Dr., go N. off Co. Rd. 15 in Spring Lake Pk., 6 - 9, outdoor caf? also, boat docks. COUNTRY 2-STEP AND SWING: 1. Front Porch...Pigs and others at Eagles Club, 8 pm + 2. Trailer Trash at Lee?s, 9:30 pm, $6. BLUEGRASS MUSIC by Pickin Up Steam at Floyd?s in Victoria, 8 pm, $3. CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio, 8-11 pm, Latin lesson at 7pm. SALSA-LATIN live music choices: 1. Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1 am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; 2.. Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA AL REVES at Oddfellows Hall, practica 9 - 9:30, milonga 9:30-12, dancing is the same as at any other milonga, but women do the asking; women can also practice leading, men can practice following when mutually agreed upon; Colleen, Karen, Lindsay, Alix and Katie. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. level class, $7/5. POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this rhythm) choices: 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av. 55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 , call to confirm 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm IRISH FAIR: LIVE MUSIC, LESSONS, Sean Nos & 2-hand Dances at the Crossroads Tent on Harriet Island in St. Paul, off Kellogg Blvd. go south over Wabasha St. bridge and turn right, 3pm-9:30pm; teacher Gerard Butler from Ireland; Mississippi Riverdance at 7:30 pm, see schedule at www.irishfair.com or www.startribune.com STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147. RED WING, MN: check at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711, http://thenortonsrestaurant.com RICHMOND, MN: MN BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TYME MUSICAL FESTIVAL at El Rancho Ma?ana, campground is 30 min. W. of St. Cloud (I-94 Exit #153 at Avon, 9 mi S. on Co. Rd. 9). 800.635.3037, http://minnesotabluegrass.org/index.php?contentID=559 ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse PARKS, AMERICAN LEGIONS, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music. PLEASE READ FIRST PAGE; it changes each week. Also scan through the ADDRESS BOOK for more information. DONATIONS would be appreciated to this newsletter because two days a week are spent on writing this and keeping up database instead of on salaried work! Thank you. - Lynne Schulz, 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Park 55426. --------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, AUG. 8 (2nd Sat.) (see two sections below) DAYTIME: ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 - 12:30 pm. ARG. TANGO MUSICALITY WORKSHOPS at Donnay?s studio with musician Bob Barnes and instructor Lois: 12:30 - history, will include info. about musical structures; 2:15- musical elements and how to identify them; 4:00- dancing to find the move that fits the music the best; for beginning to advanced dancers, or those who just love the music, $20 each (recommend taking all 3, as they will progress). DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612-799-4147 . Private lessons available. INTL. STANDARD: taught by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm; also check with Dancers Studio for a class. IRISH FAIR: LIVE MUSIC, LESSONS, Set, Ceili, Sean Nos & 2-hand Dances at Crossroads Tent on Harriet Island, St. Paul, off Kellogg Blvd. go S. on Wabasha St. bridge then turn right, 11am-9:30pm, teacher Gerard Butler from Ireland, www.lomamor.org, www.irishfair.com, www.startibune.com SALSA CLASS at Social Dance Studio, intermediate with Byron at 2:30pm all month! SALSA WORKSHOP at Dancer Studio by Rachel, 2-4 pm, $25 in adv./$30 at door. Many studios have daytime lessons. See websites. RICHMOND, MN: MN BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TYME MUSICAL FESTIVAL at El Rancho Ma?ana, campground is 30 min. W. of St. Cloud (I-94 Exit #153 at Avon, 9 mi S. on Co. Rd. 9). 800.635.3037, http://minnesotabluegrass.org/index.php?contentID=559 EVENING: BALLROOM PARTY by Caf? Bailar Dance Club at Tropical, Amer. tango lesson by Michael Bang at 7:30, music 8:30-12. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at ERV in Hopkins by Tango Society of MN, basic lesson at 8 pm, DJ music 9 - 1, snacks, drawing for two free private lessons (for eligible members). COUNTRY TWO-STEP-WC SWING PARTY at Starks, co. 2-step lesson at 7:45 by DJ Bob Wood, dancing 8 - 12, $5. CLUB SWING at Social Dance Studio, EC swing lesson at 7p, DJ Contest,$15/10. VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to midnight, $5. WC SWING AND RUMBA possibilities: 1. Power of Ten outdoors at St. Anthony Main, downtown Mpls, east side of river bank on Mainstreet. 2. Ronn Easton?s All-Star Soul Revue at Famous Dave?s, 9 pm. SWING-VARIETY-FREESTYLE: Luau Ball with Mel's Diner at Everett-McClay VFW, 7:30 Arg. tango lesson with Lois Donnay, 8:30 - 12 AM dancing $14, a havinaballllc.com event. EC SWING-FREESTYLE chocies: 1. The Retractions at McMahon?s. 2. Jonah and the Whales at Blue Fox. 3. Rockin Hollywoods at St. Vincent?s Church Festival, 9100 93rd Av. N., Brooklyn Park, 6:30-10:30 pm, free. CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to confirm. SALSA-LATIN: Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. IRISH FAIR: LIVE MUSIC, LESSONS, Set Ceili, Sean Nos & 2-hand Dances at the Crossroads Tent on Harriet Island in St. Paul, off Kellogg Blvd. go S. on Wabasha St. bridge then turn right, 11am-9:30pm, teacher Gerard Butler from Ireland, www.lomamor.org, www.irishfair.com, www.startibune.com DELANO, MN: SWING-LATIN to Daddy Squeeze at 6pm at Three Crows Lamb Roast, outdoor roasted lamb, wine and music, reservations 763.972.3399, http://www.thethreecrows.com/Three_Crows_Website/Welcome.html STILLWATER: WC SWING to Soul Tight Committee at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com, 320-251-0601 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse DULUTH, MN: LOS LOBOS BAND AND OTHERS AT BAYFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL. DULUTH: 1. SWING MUSIC by Davina and Vagabonds (call to confirm) at Club Saratoga,331 Canal Park Duluth, MN, ph.218-727-7865; dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton. AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. Also check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices ---------------------------------------- SUNDAY, AUG. 9 (2nd Sun.) DAYTIME: WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH to Big Bob Scoggin at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm. IRISH FAIR: LIVE MUSIC, LESSONS, set ceili, Sean Nos & 2-hand Dances at Crossroads Tent on Harriet Island in St. Paul, off Kellogg Blvd. go S. on Wabasha St. bridge then turn right, 11am-6 pm, teacher Gerard Butler from Ireland, www.lomamor.org, www.irishfair.com COUNTRY-SWING at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band. POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. WC SWING choices: 1. Paul Mayasich at VFW, 4496 S. Lake Av., in White Bear Lake, 4 - 7 pm 2. Stockcar Named Desire at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm. MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale,1 to 5 pm, Electronic Jam, then 6 to 10 pm Acoustic Jam; come to play or listen, free. EVENING: BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. PERFORMS in Caponi Park in Eagan, 6:30, followed by dessert at Gary and JoAnne Geister?s, 3615 Wescott Hills Dr.; directions to the park: S. on 35E to Diffley Road, E. on Diffley about 2 mi.; Park will be on the right just after crossing Pilot Knob Rd.; from Caponi, Geisters? house is N.E.; exiting Caponi take a right turn [E.],go to Lexington Av., take a left [N.]; take a right [E.] on Wescott Rd., go about 1/2 mile to Wescott Hills Dr. to development Sunrise Hills; house on left; 651-683-9136 , 651-500-3150 . BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:15 pm. WC AND EC SWING OUTDOORS AT JAZZ FESTIVAL IN BLOOMINGTON: Vic Volare and Orchestra 2:30 p.m., Christine Rosholt Quintet 3:50 p.m., George Maurer Jazz Group 5:50 p.m. at Normandale Bandshell, free, http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/parkrec/programs/artnpark/jazz.htm WC SWING choices: 1. live blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm SWING-FREESTYLE to Rockin Hollywoods at Mancini?s, 7 - 9 pm. COUNTRY-SWING to Bobby Vandell Band at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm. ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale, 6 to 10 pm Acoustic Jam; come to play or listen, free. CAJUN-ZYDECO to New Riverside Ramblers Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5. ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10; supper menu. LATIN-SALSA OUTDOORS to Cyril Paul and Calypso? at Starring Lake, 14800 Pioneer Tr., Eden Prairie, 7 - 9 pm. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at Oak City (Hwy 100 & 494) at 5001 American Blvd., Blmgtn. 55437, 9527468887 to Salsa del Soul Band (5/31,6/14,6/28,7/5, 7/19) DJs on other Sun., free dance lesson, outdoor patio, free parking, $7; 2. to Sensacion Latina Band at Prime Time, Irving Av, Burnsville, 9:30pm- 2am, $5, call to confirm. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. SCANDINAVIAN DANCE at Izaak walton, 8816 W. River Rd., Brooklyn Pk.??, 6-9 , confirm at tcscandinavian.com IRISH CEILI at Eagles, confirm at lomamor.org RICHMOND, MN: WESTERN SWING DANCE 2-3:30pm, Paradise Ranch and Jay Peterson reunion at El Rancho Ma?ana for MN Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, campground is 30 min. W. of St. Cloud (I-94 Exit #153 at Avon, 9 mi S. on Co. Rd. 9). 800.635.3037, http://minnesotabluegrass.org/index.php?contentID=559 DULUTH, MN: WC SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Club Saratoga, 331 Canal St., 9:30 pm, call to confirm as music is usually on Sat., 218.727.7865 ---------------------------------------------------- MONDAY, AUG. 10 BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 6 pm - waltz/foxtrot, 7 pm - Amer. tango RUMBA CLASS, interm./silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm QUICKSTEP CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic WALTZ, 8 pm - interm. AMER. TANGO BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 7:30-9 pm with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. VARIETY DANCING to good country/swing music by Becky Thompson and Old School Band at 8:30 pm at Lee's. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC AND EC SWING to Al?s Rockabilly Quartet at Famous Dave, 8 pm, small concrete dance floor. WC SWING -RUMBA to blues at Eagles, 7:45 pm SWING to Southside Big Band at Centennial Lakes Amphitheatre, 7499 France Av., Edina, 7 pm, cement floor. SWING-CAJUN-LATIN perhaps to Gypsy Mania outdoors at Brookview Park in Gol. Vall., Winnetka Av. south of Hwy.55, 7 pm. VARIETY DANCING possibly to Mandolin Orchestra at Como Pavilion, Lexington Pkwy., 7 pm, cement floor, roofed, caf?. SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on 65 north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP CLASS at SOS-Oakdale with Diane and Skip, 7:30 pm. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, www.aquampls.com/tour.html; 2. Epic;110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free ------------------------------------ TUESDAY, AUG. 11 BALLROOM, OLD -TYME BALLROOM PARTY at Medina, 1-4 pm. WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission, 8 pm. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club in Medina Ballroom, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. WC SWING may be possible to JAZZ/BLUES and BANGLA/HINDUSTANI music outdoors by Jantri Band with Tasnua Ahmned teaching, at MN History Ctr., 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul 55102-1906, junction of I-35E and I-94, corner of Kellogg and John Ireland, 6:30-8; park in lot $5, bring lawn chair, wear hard-soled shoes, food sold, http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/programs/9nights SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar. SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 (has anyone been to this and can report??) WC SWING CLASSES: 1. series on Whips at Social Dance Studio, 7 ? 8:30 PM, by Rebels instructors Tim & Lynette 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music choices: 1. BBQ and Who Nu Band at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm; 2. Power of Ten at Woody?s, 220 Carlson Pkwy. in Plymouth, 5 - 7:30 pm. 3. Paul Mayasich at Hollihan?s in White Bear Lake, 7:30-11:30 pm. ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm.. class at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 2. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 3. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . SQUARE DANCING at St. Andrew?s Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Blvd., Eden Prairie, ph. 952.472.0006, 7 pm SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING , www.lomamor.org. ADV. INTERNATIONAL DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm, every 2nd Tue., $6/4 ----------------------------------------------- COMING ATTRACTIONS Aug. 12 - SWING to Moonlight Serenaders outdoors at Centennial Lakes Amphitheatre,Edina, 7 pm. Aug. 13-23 - ARABIC DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE at Southern Theatre by Jawaahir Dance Co. Aug. 14 - BALLROOM PARTY at Retro (bolero lesson at 7:30) Aug. 14 - BALLROOM PARTY and at Tropical (waltz lesson at 7:10). Aug. 14 - WC SWING PARTY at B Dale Club, WC swing lesson by Soleman Krebs at 7:30 pm.. Aug. 14 - LINDY SHOPpe starts at Cinema; lesson at 7 pm, dancing 8 - 11 pm; every 2nd Fri. Aug. 14 - SALSABROSA BAND at Lamar International Music Festival, St. Croix Falls, WI, 8p Aug. 14 - SWING to Christine Rosholt and combo at Norton?s in Red Wing, MN Aug. 14 - SWING -FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Medina, a havinaball event Aug. 14 - LA CROSSE, WI: Great River Jazz Festival Aug. 14 - SIOUX FALLS, SD: BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th, 8- 11:30pm, $10, http://www.couplesdanceclub.org/ Aug. 15 - SWING to Christine Rosholt and combo at Dakota Co. Steakhouse in Burnsville. Aug. 15 - DEADLINE for registration for Competitors Dance Camp at Classic Ballroom on Aug. 22. Aug. 15 - ART AND ALL THAT JAZZ Festival in Burnsville. Aug. 16 - WC SWING WORKSHOP with Wendy Miller at Valley Off. Pk.,10800 Lyndale Av. S., Blmngtn, 1-5:30 pm Aug. 16 - WC SWING DANCE PARTY by Rebels at Social Dance Studio, lesson at 6:30, music 7-10 pm. Aug. 20 - FREE NEWCOMER NIGHT at Dancer Studio, 8 pm. Aug. 21 - BALLROOM PARTY at Retro. Aug. 21 - BALLROOM PARTY at DanceSport in North Branch MN, 1 hr. N. on 35W Aug. 21 - PICNIC in Dancers Studio parking lot; grilled meat provided, bring a potluck item, 7 - 9 pm, then dance party follows. Aug. 22 - COMPETITORS DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, 10:30 - 3:30 pm. Aug. 22 - BALLROOM PARTY by Caf? Bailar Dance Club , FT lesson by James Krolak at 7:30 Aug. 23 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOPS at Social Dance Studio by Sabine Ibes, 1 - 5 pm. Aug. 28 - BALLROOM PARTY at Retro. Aug. 28 - WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B?Dale Club in Roseville. Aug. 29 - BLACK & GOLD BALL at Retro Ballroom w/KICO RANGEL BAND, prize for best outfit. Aug. 28-30- Woodbury Days: Tropical Ballroom will have dance floor and lessons in Ojibway Park. Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR ,www.mnstatefair.org, free dance bands, talent show. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Sep. 6 - 13 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by Helen LaVikinga from Buenos Aires in Iowa City. Sep. 15 - DEADLINE for $200 discount for NDB in Orlando. See below. Sep. 19 - DEADLINE to register for Tropical Ballroom?s Showcase on Oct. 3. Sep. 18-27 - NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK Sep. 21 - BALLROOM PERFORMANCE at Mall of America by USADanceMN. Sep. 25 - BIG DANCE SHOW at Cinema Ballroom. Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general dancing, appetizers. Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 pm. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS (informal dance competition - lots of fun), nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, www.time4tango.com Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, bryantcruises.com Dec. 30-Jan. 3 -New Year's Day Ball (NDB) at The Florida Hotel in Orlando Florida; dance camp, New Year's Eve Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport - Pro/Am and Am/Am Competition, www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/ndbfor New Year?s Week - WC SWING EVENT in Palm Springs, CA: register to win a weekend pass to the New Year?s Dance, www.peoplewhodance.netJan. 9 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp April 9-11 - BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show, Southern Theatre. BALLROOM NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - Aug. 14, Sep. 26, Oct, 3, Oct. 24 - see www.usadance.org 2010 DANCE COMPETITIONS in Italy and Spain, see http://web.tiscali.it/fordancers2005/ and e-mail dancespain2010 at tiscali.it ----------------------------------------------- DANCING ADDRESS BOOK (revised July 15,?09; check all 6 sections below) VENUES: B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , www.centerforharmoniousliving.com, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , www.ERVdancestudio.com ; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, ticobaila at yahoo.com, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , www.floydsbar.com FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells kitchen.com HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, www.renedance.com, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, www.slippersdance.com, Julie at slippersdance.com, 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.comowned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html --------------------------------------------- ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.: BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- www.tangoandi.com; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - ericli1016 at gmail.com, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE - 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- SALSA ADDRESSES (see others in Venues section) AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com or any dance studio. ----------------------------------------------- INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere): BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - www.megamarc.com, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info at pazazdance.com; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: Social Dance Studio; www.ericabergswing.com; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . -------------------------------------------------- CLUBS: AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM, P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM, 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, salsa at umn.edu, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) ------------------------------------------------ REGIONAL: BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com ; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, djcds2 at mchsi.com, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton, 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , tracypalmer at comcast.net, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., www.grandhallstudio.com, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ; dahldance.com, babydahlmn417 at msn.com 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, v at vjw.biz; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. www.usadancesouthdakota.org 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. COLORADO: NEAR DENVER- Lulu?s Saloon in Watkins, CO, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat., swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; great Doggie Dude Ranch and O?Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins; also country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose in Denver. NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com DANCE CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, bryant100 at cox.net, Robert and Constance Bryant -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com -- Lynne Schulz ORGANIZER ON DUTY (will help de-clutter/beautify your home/office, stage your home for sale, organize an event) lmsdance at gmail.com ph.952.545.2989, 612.940.4981 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Great for absolute beginners because understanding the music will make learning tango much easier, and of course a lot for advanced dancers, and you will want to bring your tango notebooks so you can take a lot of notes. For more information on what we will cover, go to: http://www.mndance.com/Musicworkshop.html, or call me. Buenos Aires trip this November! Want to come with us? We have a fun group going! Take advantage of my knowledge of BA - I've been going since 1998. I need to know how many are going for sure, so I can find the appropriate housing. You can come anytime during the month of November, but we will not be there until November 16th, staying into December. The best airfares seem to be around Friday the 13th. The deadline for reserving is August 15th. I will need a 20% deposit by then. Buenos Aires has great medical/dental care. You can get the best doctors, with much better aftercare, in Buenos Aires, than you can get in the United States (for instance, housecalls and overnight hospital stays!). The cost of this care is about one third that in the United States. If it is something covered by insurance, your insurance may even reimburse you. If you are interested in any medical care while you are visiting, go to: www.wix.com/consultorios/health-and-beauty , then contact me. The savings could pay for your whole trip! -- Lois Donnay www.mndance.com 612.822.8436 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From committedtodancesport at mchsi.com Sat Aug 8 20:02:30 2009 From: committedtodancesport at mchsi.com (Roscoe) Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 19:02:30 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] International Latin/Standard Class Aug 15 Message-ID: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Think of it as your weekly exercise class with a little social time worked in. All levels welcome. Tuesday party: Tuesdays rock! This week, Next week we're going to say goodbye to summer with a Margarita Party. Saturday is Black Dog! I anticipate lots of beginners at the 7:30 lesson, so come and support them. If there is a nice group of people at 11, the Black Dog is willing to stay open. Sunday, Mandragora will not be at the Loring Pasta Bar. I will DJ instead.Come and join us! Come early and get a table, or do like I do and float around, trying to get in time with everybody. Either way, the Loring Pasta Bar is fun, and a great treasure that we should support. Coming up: Saturday August 22: Tango to the Blues and Blues Dancing is back! After a short respite to allow us to dance outside, . 7:00 PM Tango to the Blues (and other alternative music). Blues music has many similarities to tango (unlike electronic tango), and sometimes is more approachable because our ears are more familiar with it. I always see an increase in tango understanding with people who take this class. 8:00 PM Blues Dancing It is deceptive - not as easy as it looks! Kind of like tango....Then we'll head out to to practice what we've learned and join other members of the blues dance community. Of course everyone is welcome to join us, even if you don't take the classes! I'll announce where next week. Lessons are at 3142 1st Ave S, $10 per class -- Lois Donnay www.mndance.com 612.822.8436 Coming Up: Tango class for dancers of other dance types: Ballroom? Swing? Salsa? You worked hard to learn those dances, and now want to add Argentine tango to your repertoire. Every dance shares something with tango. I dance these other dances as well - let me help you transfer the correct skills from your other dances to tango, while leaving other skills in the other dance's "box" Date and time TBA. From djonesmsp at aol.com Tue Aug 11 19:26:07 2009 From: djonesmsp at aol.com (djonesmsp at aol.com) Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:26:07 -0400 Subject: [MNDancers] MWCSDC DANCE -- AUGUST 14 Message-ID: <8CBE8F23C86C3C9-162C-1022@WEBMAIL-DY27.sysops.aol.com> Hi Dancers, It's been three weeks since our last dance -- hope to see?you dancing this Friday!? Details for?this week's?dance... When:??????????????Friday, August 14, 2009???? ???? ???? ? ???? Where:?????????????B-Dale Club, 2100 N. Dale St., Roseville Lesson:????????????7:30 - 8:30 pm Instructor:????????Soleman Krebs Dance:?????????????8:30 pm - Midnight?? ???????????????????????DJ music provided by Loren Greenberg??? ???????????????????????$5.00 members, $8.00 guests???????????????????????? Snacks for the table are always welcome! ????? See you at the dance! Dorothy ? Remember -- ?The Club's annual potluck picnic will be coming up Saturday, September 5 at Phalen Park in St. Paul from?11:00 am?to 2:30 pm.. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmsdance at gmail.com Wed Aug 12 10:36:54 2009 From: lmsdance at gmail.com (Lynne Schulz) Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:36:54 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Aug. 12 Message-ID: <369570920908120736j6575129fpf9f577fe2c64d6cc@mail.gmail.com> Please read this first page even if you can?t go dancing. LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Aug. 12 - 18, 2009 FOR A BETTER FORMAT, CLICK ON this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com DONATIONS for the support of this newsletter are appreciated to 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Pk MN 55426 ------------------------------------------------- GENERAL NEWS DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to Pouran Askari, one of my 1,000+ readers, for her monetary gift! DANCE CAMP Aug. 22, register by Aug. 15 - Discovering Your Competitive Advantage Dance Camp 10:30 AM-3:30 PM, work with champions and judges; topics: What Judges Look For, Creating The Entire Package , Using The Music More Effectively, Foundation of Beautiful Dancing;$150 for the day with lunch included. BLACK AND GOLD BALL - get a black and gold outfit ready for this ballroom party at Retro on Aug. 29. ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP, Aug. 23, at Social Dance Studio; www.tangoandi.com or www.socialdancestudio.com BEGINNER ARG.TANGO CLASS can be taken at the U of MN, Mon. and Wed. 5-6:15 pm starting Sep. 14, not to be confused with the U-Tango activities organized by students, http://dance.umn.edu/ FIND A PARTNER and get ready for MN Madness Informal Dance Event on Oct. 24; dance and get written suggestions by judges; lots of fun Jack n Jill (random partner) events; good practice for future competitions, Nathan Daniels and Scott Anderson are hosts of this great annual event. MEET UP: Havin?a Ball Dancers have started a Meet-Up group. http://www.meetup.com/Havina-Ball-Single-Dances. ARABIC DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE at Southern Theatre by Jawaahir Dance Co., Aug. 13-23. FREE YOGA INTRO. CLASS: Thur., Aug. 13, 20 or 27 come for "Intro to Yoga" from 6 - 7 pm at Free Spirit Fitness, 10800 Lyndale Av. S., Suite 75, Bloomington; wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a mat; pre-register with Linda at newu50 at yahoo.com, Linda Crable 651-675-7426 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Dick Nystrom --------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 MAMBO SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Jay Larson, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, dance lesson at 7:45 pm, $5. VARIETY DANCING to Paradise Ranch Band at 331 Club, 7 - 9 pm; Jay returns for a reunion with his western swing band, also Daddy Squeeze, Rusty Jones, Joe Steinger, and Bjorn Peterson. Catch Jay and Bjorn from 5-6pm, on Harold's House Party live on KFAI - 90.3 or 106.7 FM. SWING-LATIN to The Players Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm? Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, call to confirm, soleman at solemankrebs.com . WC SWING-RUMBA live music choices: 1. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15. 2. Stockcar Named Desire at The Narrows in Navarre, Co. Rd. 15, 9 pm. SWING to bands at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm. ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. interm. class by El Toro has moved to Thurs. nights, 6:30 pm. 2. Foundations 1 - Close embrace at 7 pm, Foundations 2- Technical Tournament at 7 pm; interm./adv. - boleos at 8:15 3. NO class at Four Seasons by Florencia. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale with Jody, 7:30 pm, $7. SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites SQUARE DANCING at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 7 pm, also Aug. 19. NO. BRANCH MN: BALLROOM PARTY at DanceSport, one hr. N. on 35W, 7 pm lesson, dancing 8 - 9 pm, $10 -------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, AUG. 13 BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, www.slippersdance.com. WALTZ SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission BY Paul Botes, 8 pm. SWING-LATIN choices: 1. Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30 2. Christine Rosholt and Rick Carlson, pianist, at Jazz88 Gallery Grooves Art and Jazz Party at The Gallery at Fox Tax, 503 1st Av. NE, Minneapolis 55413, 612.824.2829, 7 - 9 pm, no cover, http://foxtaxservice.com/gallery/ SWING-LATIN -WHATEVER to Gypsy Mania in Brookview Park, Golden Valley, on Winnetka just S. of Hwy.55, 7- 8:15 pm WC SWING-RUMBA choices: 1. The Butanes outdoors at Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Mpls., 612.341.7555, 6 pm. 2. Three R & B/soul bands at Lee?s from 9:30-11:30. 3. Urban Jazz Quartet at Spasso, 17523 Mtka. Blvd., 7:30-10 pm, 952-988-9463 (who has tried this?) 4. Lisa Wenger at The Narrows in Navarre on Co. Rd. 15. 5. Who Nu at School 2 in Chanhassen, 6 - 10 pm. 6 .Lamont Cranston blues at Taste of Maplewood, location??? WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling at 7pm (leaders free ? we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm EC SWING-LINDY (choices): 1. Moonlight Serenaders outdoors at Centennial Lakes Amphitheatre, 7499 France Av.,S., Edina, 7 pm, cement floor. 2. Rockin Hollywoods at Mears Park, 221 E. 5th St. and Sibley, St. Paul, 6 - 9 pm. 3. Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month 4. MN Jazz Orchestra at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. COUNTRY-SWING at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harm. Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; www.centerforharmoniousliving.com COUNTRY-SWING-LATIN: 1. 8:30-10:30pm, Jay Peterson & Daddy Squeeze at Dunn Brothers, 1569 Grand Av,. St. Paul, MN 651-698-0618 , http://www.dunnbrosgrand.com/music.php 2. bands at Lee?s, 9 pm - 1 am. COME SUPPORT THIS OR IT MAY BE DISCONTINUED! CAJUN-SWING by Faux Playboys at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box, buy some beverages, please. ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. interm. class at El Toro, 6:30 pm, moved from Wednesdays; 2. followers? technique class at Donnay, 7 pm; 3. advanced class with permission at Donnay, 8 pm; 4. Canceled until Oct. - beginner class at Cinema Ballroom, 9 pm; 5. NO basics by Florencia at Four Seasons. CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one, Four Seasons teaches basic and interm. and also on Mon. and Fri. SALSA-LATIN (3 choices): 1. Charanga Tropical outdoors at Victory Memorial Park, Victory Memorial Dr. and 34th Av. N., 6 pm; 2. Charanga Tropical at MN Music Caf? at 9 pm; 3. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm. POLKA-OLD TYME-SWING to Fridley City German and Dixieland Bands, 7 pm, at Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1361 Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul, cement floor, roofed, caf?. INTERNATIONAL MUSIC by DJ Kambiz at Picosa, 10 pm. ------------------------------------------- FRIDAY, AUG. 14 (2nd Fri.) IS YOUR HOME DISORGANIZED? ?Can?t find your things? No space? Get help to organize/use your space efficiently, stage your home for sale, or organize an event. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, lmsdance at gmail.com BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTIES: 1. Retro Ballroom, Aug. Birthdays Celebration with Chris Kalogerson Band; dances programmed, Bday snowball mixer and Bday cake, Interm./Beg. Bolero lessons by Champion Jeff Nehrbass and Ellymae Toupin; dessert/coffee/bottle of water included, $12, enter rear door. 2. Tropical Ballroom, waltz lesson at 7:10 pm, 8-11pm dance, $10, or $8 with dance club card, or free with Woodbury Days Button 3. Social Dance Studio Ballroom Blitz, Amer. tango lesson at 7pm, music 8 - 11 pm, $10. 4. Dancers Studio, DJ music 9-10 pm,$15; paid lessons at 7 and 8 pm. SWING-FOXTROT to The Classic Big Band and Nostalgics Quartet at KC Marian Hall in Blgmtn., 8 - 11 pm. NEW! EC AND WC SWING, LINDY, BALLROOM, LATIN at THE LINDY SHOPPE at Cinema; lindy hop lesson at 7 pm, variety dancing 8 - 11 pm; now every 2nd Fri. WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing club at B?-Dale Club-Roseville, wc swing lesson by Soleman Krebs at 7:30 pm, music 8:30-12, potluck at 10 pm, Joanie 651-484-4562 , 612-625-6818 . WC SWING-COUNTRY-VARIETY PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm, Diane and DJ Skip, $7. WC SWING-EC SWING live music choices: 1. The Good, Bad, Funky Band at Famous Dave, 9 pm 2. Joel Shapira Jazz Quartet 5:30 and Paul Cherba Jazz Quartet 7:15 in City Square Park, 300 Chestnut St. in Chaska 3. Ken Valdez blues at Mainstreet Bar and Grill at 8th St. in Hopkins 9 pm. 4. Check at Lord Fletcher?s, 3746 Sunset Dr., go N. off Co. Rd. 15 in Spring Lake Pk., 6 - 9, outdoor caf? also, boat docks, and School 2 in Chanhassen. COUNTRY 2-STEP AND SWING: 1. Front Porch...Pigs and others at Eagles Club, 8 pm + 2. Three bands at Lee?s, 9:30-11:30 pm, $6. SWING -FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Medina, a havinaball event, an Elvis Ball, 7:30 EC Swing Lesson with Larry and Barb, 8:30 - 12:30 am dancing, $12; meeting at Robert's Restaurant at 6 pm for dinner- RSVP to havinaball at comcast.net, 651.493.9658 JITTERBUG CLASSES at Classic, basic 7:10 and interm. 8 pm. CAJUN to The Swamp Kings at Schooner Tavern, 8:30 pm. DANCING POSSIBLY, 5 & 7pm, at Pop Wagner's Vaudeville Show at Dakota County Fair, Daddy Squeeze joins Pop and a host of great performers, http://www.popwagner.com/Pop_Wagners_Web_Site/Schedule.html and www.dakotacountyfair.org/ SALSA-LATIN live music choices: 1. Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1 am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; 2.. Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9:30-1, $7, potluck snacks and wine, DJ Michael Cordner. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. level class, $7/5. POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this rhythm) choices: 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av. 55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 , call to confirm 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147. RED WING, MN: SWING-LATIN to Christine Rosholt and combo at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711, http://thenortonsrestaurant.com, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM PARTY at Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use first downtown exit, 715-386- 2305, 8:30-10 pm, lesson at 7pm, $12, by instructor Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com LA CROSSE, WI: Great River Jazz Festival ST. CROIX FALLS, WI: SALSABROSA BAND at Lamar International Music Festival, 6:30 Salsabrosa Drum Workshop 8:30p - 11:30p Salsabrosa Band plays. www.lamarcommunity.com SIOUX FALLS, SD: BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th, 8- 11:30pm, $10, http://www.couplesdanceclub.org/ PARKS, AMERICAN LEGIONS, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music. Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. More contemporary music and outdoor choices at city pages.com, go4dancer.com, star tribune.com --------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, AUG. 15 (3rd Sat.) (see two sections below) DAYTIME: DEADLINE for registration for Competitors Dance Camp at Classic Ballroom on Aug. 22. WC AND EC SWIING OUTDOORS at Art and All That Jazz Festival in Burnsville, Nicollet Commons Park, 12500 Nicollet Av. S., noon - The Penguins, 2 pm- Steve Clarke and Working Stiffs, 4:30 - Davina and Vagabonds, 6 pm - Brian Simpson, 8 pm - Mindy Abair. ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 - 12:30 pm. DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612-799-4147 . Private lessons available. INTL. STANDARD: WALTZ taught by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm; also check with Dancers Studio for a class at 11 am.. SALSA CLASS at Social Dance Studio, intermediate with Byron at 2:30pm all month! NO. BRANCH OPEN HOUSE at DanceSport, 6041 Main St, Ste A, 9am-NOON EVENING: BALLROOM PARTY by USADanceMN at Dancers Studio, 8 - 11pm with correct tempo music by DJ Andy Trawick, samba lesson at 7 pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Black Dog, lesson at 7:30pm, DJ music by Lois Donnay, 8 - 11 or maybe later, $4. SWING AND LATIN to Christine Rosholt and combo at Dakota Co. Steakhouse in Burnsville, 7-11 pm. COUNTRY TWO-STEP-WC SWING PARTY at Starks, lesson at 7:45 by DJ Bob Wood, dancing 8 - 12, $5. COUNTRY-SWING to Belfast Cowboys (Van Morrison tribute) at Whiskey Junction, 9:30 pm. COUNTRY-SWING POSSIBLY, 5 & 7pm, at Pop Wagner's Vaudeville Show at.Dakota County Fair, Daddy Squeeze joins Pop and a host of great performers, http://www.popwagner.com/Pop_Wagners_Web_Site/Schedule.html and www.dakotacountyfair.org/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to midnight, $5. WC SWING AND RUMBA possibilities: 1. Davina and Vagabonds at Applewood Grill Burnsville, Hwy. 13, at 8:30 pm 2. Boom Boom Stevie and the Knockouts at Neumann?s, 9 - 1. 3. Joe Juliano at Schooner, 8:30 pm. EC SWING-FREESTYLE to Elvis music by Trailer Trash and Tina at The Cabooze. CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to confirm. SALSA-LATIN: Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. IRISH CEILI at Oddfellows Hall, 2 pm, not confirmed. STILLWATER: P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com, 320-251-0601 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse DULUTH: 1. SWING MUSIC by Davina and Vagabonds (call to confirm) at Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, Duluth, MN, ph.218-727-7865; dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton. HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM PARTY at Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use first downtown exit, 715-386- 2305, 8-10 pm, lesson at 7pm, $12, by instructor Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. Also check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices ---------------------------------------- SUNDAY, AUG. 16 (3rd Sun.) DAYTIME: WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH with Jazz Factory Band at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm. WC SWING WORKSHOP with Wendy Miller at Valley Off. Pk.,10800 Lyndale Av. S., Blmngtn,: 1 pm-exploring how the leader "sets up" musical breaks and the follower makes them shine; 2:15 pm- practical tools for building your own patterns, 3:30-pm- fun and flirty patterns: getting cozy with closed position; $10/$15 each; all 3 workshops-save $5; memberships $25, registration 15 min. prior to each workshop; you must have solid WCS basics to participate. WC AND EC SWING outdoors to Davina and Vagabonds at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 46th St. and Lake Harriet Blvd, 2 pm, cement surface. COUNTRY-SWING at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band. POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. WC SWING to Paul Mayasich at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm. MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale,1 to 5 pm, Electronic Jam, then 6 to 10 pm Acoustic Jam; come to play or listen, free. EVENING: BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:15 pm. WC SWING DANCE PARTY by Rebels at Social Dance Studio, 6:30pm lesson by John Matuszewski, 7-10pm music by DJ: Gail Zimmerman,$7 /$11. WC SWING-EC SWING choices: 1. Davina and the Vagabonds at Wolfe Park in St. Louis Park, 7 pm, cement floor. 2. live blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm COUNTRY-SWING to Bobby Vandell Band at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm. ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale, 6 to 10 pm Acoustic Jam; come to play or listen, free. CAJUN-ZYDECO to JJ?s Zydeco Paydirt at Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5. ARG. TANGO MILONGA to CD music by Lois Donnay at Loring Pasta Bar, 6 til 10 pm; supper menu. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at Oak City (Hwy 100 & 494) at 5001 American Blvd., Blmgtn. 55437, 952.746.8887 to Salsa del Soul Band (5/31,6/14,6/28,7/5, 7/19) DJs on other Sun., free dance lesson, outdoor patio, free parking, $7; 2. to Sensacion Latina Band at Prime Time, Irving Av, Burnsville, 9:30pm- 2am, $5, call to confirm. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. IRISH CEILI at Eagles, confirm at lomamor.org HASTINGS, MN: VARIETY DANCING possibly to The Squires, 1629 Vermillion, LeDuc Estate, 7 - 8:45pm. HOWARD LAKE, MN: ZYDECO-SWING to Everett Smithson at Wright County Fair, 5 - 9 pm. BREWSTER, MN: BALLROOM PARTY at Brewster Legion Hall, 825 3rd Av. with Shirley's Big Band, 7-10:30pm, $10, info: apolzine at centurytel.net, 507-570, 4461 DULUTH, MN: Club Saratoga, 331 Canal St., 9:30 pm, call to confirm as music is usually on Sat., 218.727.7865 ---------------------------------------------------- MONDAY, AUG. 17 BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 6 pm - waltz/foxtrot, 7 pm - Amer. tango WALTZ CLASS, interm./silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm andadvanced at Cinema at 7 pm. QUICKSTEP CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP, 8 pm - interm. SAMBA BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 7:30-9 pm with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. INTL. STANDARD TANGO progressive class at Cinema, 8 pm. VARIETY DANCING to good country/swing music by Becky Thompson and Old School Band at 8:30 pm at Lee's. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC AND EC SWING to Stockcar Named Desire at Famous Dave, 8 pm, small concrete dance floor. SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on 65 north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, www.aquampls.com/tour.html; 2. Epic, 110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . TANGO SOCIETY OF MN BOARD MEETING, 7:30 pm, see mntango.org for info. SQUARE DANCING at Eagles, 7:30-10:30, (1st and 3rd Mon. only, otherwise its blues music) IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free ------------------------------------ TUESDAY, AUG. 18 BALLROOM, OLD-TYME BALLROOM PARTY with Julie Lee Band at Medina, 1-4 pm. WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. FOXTROT SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Donna Edelstein, 8 pm. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club in Medina Ballroom, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar. SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 (has anyone been to this and can report??) WC SWING CLASSES: 1. series continues on Whips at Social Dance Studio, 7 ? 8:30 PM, by Rebels instructors Tim & Lynette 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music choices: 1. BBQ and Who Nu Band at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm; 2 Paul Mayasich at Hollihan?s in White Bear Lake, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC AND EC SWING to River City Jazz Orchestra at So. St. Paul VFW, 7 - 10 pm.; also check at OGara?s. ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class, fast milonga steps, at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm. class, fast milonga steps, at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 3. Milonga Martes Party at Donnay?s, 9:30-12, potluck or $3, margaritas served; 4. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 5. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each, call to confirm. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING , www.lomamor.org. ADV. INTERNATIONAL DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm, every 2nd Tue., $6/4 ----------------------------------------------- COMING ATTRACTIONS Aug. 13-23 - ARABIC DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE at Southern Theatre by Jawaahir Dance Co. Aug. 19 - WC AND EC SWING to River Cit Jazz Orchestra at Centennial Lakes, Edina, 7 pm. Aug. 20 - FREE NEWCOMER NIGHT at Dancer Studio, 8 pm. Aug. 20 & 22 - AUDITION for Starettes that will perform in local Christmas show, minnesotaperformdance.org. Aug. 21 - BALLROOM PARTIES at Retro, Cheek to Cheek, Cinema, Dancers Studio. Aug. 21 - BALLROOM PARTY at DanceSport in North Branch MN, 1 hr. N. on 35W Aug. 21 - PICNIC in Dancers Studio parking lot; meat provided, bring a potluck item, 7 - 9 pm. Aug. 22 - COMPETITORS DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, 10:30 - 3:30 pm. Aug. 22 - BALLROOM PARTY by Caf? Bailar Dance Club , FT lesson by James Krolak at 7:30 Aug. 22 - TANGO TO BLUES AND BLUES DANCING at Donnay?s and other venue. Aug. 23 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOPS at Social Dance Studio by Sabine Ibes, 1 - 5 pm. Aug. 28 - WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B?Dale Club in Roseville, lesson by Bob Wood. Aug. 28 - BALLROOM PARTY with Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Medina, lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm. Aug. 28 - SALSA-LATIN PARTY at Cinema. Aug. 28-30- Woodbury Days: Tropical Ballroom will have dance floor and lessons in Ojibway Park. Aug. 29 - BLACK & GOLD BALL at Retro with KICO RANGEL BAND, prize for best outfit, waltz lesson. Aug. 29 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA in St. Paul at Downtowner Woodfire Grill. Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR ,www.mnstatefair.org, free dance bands, talent show. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Sep. 5 - MN WC SWING CLUB PICNIC AND DANCE PARTY at Phalen Park in St. Paul,11am to 2:30 pm Sep. 7 - BALLROOM WORKSHOPS AND PARTY at Tropical. Sep. 6 - 13 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by Helen LaVikinga from Buenos Aires in Iowa City. Sep. 15 - DEADLINE for $200 discount for NDB in Orlando. See below. Sep. 17-20 - WC SWING COMP., Airport Renaissance, 9801 Natural Bridge, St Louis, MO, http://www.meetmeinstlouissdc.com/; SDS has a group going, please drop off your registration form and check (made to MMISL & event pass/comp fees) at SDS and leave it for Niko Salgado, niko at socialdancestudio.com Sep. 18-27 - NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK Sep. 19 - DEADLINE to register for Tropical Ballroom?s Showcase on Oct. 3Sep. 21 - BALLROOM PERFORMANCE at Mall of America by USADanceMN. Sep. 25 - BIG DANCE SHOW at Cinema Ballroom. Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general dancing, appetizers. Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 pm. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS (informal dance competition - lots of fun), nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, www.time4tango.com Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, bryantcruises.com Dec. 4-6 - ALL WRAPPED UP Dance Show by MN PerformDance Productions at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre. Dec. 30-Jan. 3 -New Year's Day Ball (NDB) at The Florida Hotel in Orlando ,FL; Gherman Mustuc and Iveta Lukosiute 2008 World Prof. Ten-Dance Champions perform;, dance camp, New Year's Eve Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport - Pro/Am and Am/Am Competition, www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/ndbfor New Year?s Week - WC SWING EVENT in Palm Springs, CA: register to win a weekend pass to the New Year?s Dance, www.peoplewhodance.netJan. 9 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp April 9-11 - BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show, Southern Theatre. BALLROOM NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - Aug. 14, Sep. 26, Oct, 3, Oct. 24 - see www.usadance.org 2010 DANCE COMPETITIONS in Italy and Spain, see http://web.tiscali.it/fordancers2005/ and e-mail dancespain2010 at tiscali.it ----------------------------------------------- DANCING ADDRESS BOOK (revised July 15,?09; check all 6 sections below) VENUES: B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , www.centerforharmoniousliving.com, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , www.ERVdancestudio.com ; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, ticobaila at yahoo.com, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , www.floydsbar.com FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells kitchen.com HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, www.renedance.com, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, www.slippersdance.com, Julie at slippersdance.com, 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.comowned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html --------------------------------------------- ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.: BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- www.tangoandi.com; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - ericli1016 at gmail.com, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE - 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- SALSA ADDRESSES (see others in Venues section) AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com or any dance studio. ----------------------------------------------- INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere): BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - www.megamarc.com, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info at pazazdance.com; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: Social Dance Studio; www.ericabergswing.com; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . -------------------------------------------------- CLUBS: AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM, P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM, 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, salsa at umn.edu, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) ------------------------------------------------ REGIONAL: BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com ; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, djcds2 at mchsi.com, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton, 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , tracypalmer at comcast.net, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., www.grandhallstudio.com, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ; dahldance.com, babydahlmn417 at msn.com 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, v at vjw.biz; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. www.usadancesouthdakota.org 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. COLORADO: NEAR DENVER- Lulu?s Saloon in Watkins, CO, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat., swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; great Doggie Dude Ranch and O?Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins; also country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose in Denver. NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com DANCE CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, bryant100 at cox.net, Robert and Constance Bryant -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com -- Lynne Schulz ORGANIZER ON DUTY (will help de-clutter/beautify your home/office, stage your home for sale, organize an event) lmsdance at gmail.com ph.952.545.2989, 612.940.4981 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Aug. 19- 25, 2009 FOR A BETTER FORMAT of this newsletter, CLICK on this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER and designer: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com DONATIONS for the support of this newsletter are appreciated to 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Pk MN 55426 ------------------------------------------------- GENERAL NEWS DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to one anonymous ballroom-dancing donor for his monetary gift! ANNE LATOURELLE - Many thanks to Anne for volunteering these past few years as editor of ?MN Dancing Times,? the monthly publication of USADanceMN, even while she was working full-time and competitive dancing. Many thanks also to husband, Tom, and all her staff. Greg Moore, a long-time ballroom dance competitor and past editor of ?MDT,? has graciously agreed to be the new editor. Find this in studios, have a subscription mailed, or online at usadance-mn.org AUDITION for Starettes that will perform in local Christmas show, see below under Thur. and Sat. listings minnesotaperformdance.org. AUDITION for performance teams at Social Dance Studio, 11 am- 1 pm, on Aug. 22. NEW ON TUESDAYS!! SWING at Vic Volare?s new show with Bellagala Big Band starting Aug. 25 thru Sep. at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (494 and Nicollet), 7:30?10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, bar, free parking ,$5. (?Vic is a wonderful vocalist, leads 7-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs aroundTwin Cities??, covering Sinatra tunes?plus songs by Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr., Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble. Bellagala is outstanding, ? led by saxophonist Don George. Instrumentals? from the bands extensive library of Les Brown?s?), www.vicvolare.com -from Jerry Swanberg BLACK AND GOLD BALL - get a black and gold outfit ready for this ballroom party at Retro on Aug. 29. FIND A PARTNER and get ready for MN MADNESS Informal Dance Event on Oct. 24; dance and get written suggestions by judges; lots of fun Jack n Jill (random partner) events; good practice for future competitions, hosts: Nathan Daniels and Scott Anderson, registration forms at www.minnesotamadness.com, nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . ARABIC DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE at Southern Theatre by Jawaahir Dance Co., Aug. 13-23. DONATIONS NEEDED FOR RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTION FOR BENEFIT on Aug. 30 for Alison Hoyhtya, 24-yr.-old dancer, who had gastrectomy--removing her stomach, is receiving radiation, chemotherapy. Benefit at The Whiskey Junction, 1- 6 pm - music, raffle tickets for $10, food, drink. All proceeds will go to pay her medical bills. If you have something to donate, call Tami Howarter, 952.607.8832 . Send cash donations to US Bank, 301 W . Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN 55337. FREE DANCE MUSIC AT MN STATE FAIR - Three music stages are close to each other - Intl. Bazaar, L. L. Bandshell, Ramburg Ctr. Make a schedule and you will be able to dance all day long instead of wandering around aimlessly. See insert that will come in StarTribune or at startribune.com or http://www.mnstatefair.org/pages/free_stage.html FREE YOGA INTRO. CLASS: Thur., Aug. 20 or 27, come for "Intro to Yoga" from 6 - 7 pm at Free Spirit Fitness, 10800 Lyndale Av. S., Suite 75, Bloomington; wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a mat; pre-register with Linda at newu50 at yahoo.com, Linda Crable 651-675-7426 NEW! SUNSET SPARKLE DANCE PARTY, Oct. 4, at Lafayette Club, first 50 people who buy tickets will be eligible for special prizes-Celebrity Dance Shoes and a boat cruise will be given away (see below); men and women add sparkle to formal or semi-formal attire, hors d?oeuvres; great correct tempo dance music by Pete Maki and Joyce Thompson, write checks to $35 to USADanceMN, send to c/o Jackie Dalton, P.O. Box 1857, Mtka., MN 55345 www.usadance-mn.org HALLOWEEN DISCO BOAT CRUISE, Sat.,Oct. l7: Enjoy the view of autumn colors on St Croix River, fantastic buffet menu, dance lessons by instructor Tom Larson, best dressed award for disco and Halloween custume, reserv.65l.436.8883 or www.AftonHouseInn.com or www.MyDanceRetreats.com COMPUTER TROUBLE?? NEED A DJ? Call Digital With Andy, 651.224.0138, digitalwithandy.com HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Jim Aubrecht, April and Rick Reuter --------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Jay Larson, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, country 2-step lesson by DJ Bob Wood at 7:45 pm, $5. SWING-LATIN to The Players Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm? Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, call to confirm, soleman at solemankrebs.com . SWING-RUMBA live music choices: 1. River City Jazz Orchestra at Centennial Lakes, 7499 France Av. S., Edina, 7 pm, cement floor, park in ramp only at this address as amphitheatre is a few feet east of it. 2. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15. 3. Mark Stary at The Narrows in Navarre, Co. Rd. 15, 9 pm. 4. Willie August Project at Lake Harriet Bandshell,42nd St. and Lk. Harriet Pkwy., 7:30 pm, cement floor. 5. Paul Mayasich at Tally?s Dockside, 4440 Lake Av., White Bear Lake, 651.429.2633, 6-9 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE to Whitesidewalls outdoors in Elk River at 679 Main St. N.W., 7 pm. SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm. SWING-CAJUN to Big Walter Smith in Maple Grove outdoors at Arbor Lakes, 94W and Hemlock Ln., 763.424.0504. ARG. TANGO CLASSES at Social Dance Studio by Sabine and Eric: Foundations 1 - Close embrace at 7 pm, Foundations 2- Technical Tournament at 7 pm; interm./adv. - boleos at 8:15 ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale with Jody, 7:30 pm, $7. LATIN-SALSA-CALYPSO outdoors to Cyril Paul and Calypso Monarchs at Excelsior Commons lakeshore, Excelsior, MN, 7 pm SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites SQUARE DANCING at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 7 pm. NEW RICHMOND, WI.: SWING-LATIN to Caf? Accordion Orchestra, 6:30-8pm, at Hillside Heritage Center outdoors; bring your lawn chairs or blanket and a picnic supper http://nrheritagecenter.org/calendar.htm -------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, AUG. 20 BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, www.slippersdance.com. FREE NEWCOMER BALLROOM CLASS at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. CHA CHA, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. AUDITION at 7 pm tonight for Starettes that will perform in local Christmas show at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre, Dec. 4-6. Auditions at The DanceXchange, 6885 Washington Av S, Edina or Sat, Aug. 22, 9am at Valley Dance & Arts Academy, 2000 Industrial Blvd, Stillwater; audition also by appt.; Christmas Show rehearsals for Starettes will be held just S. of downtown Mpls.; requires jazz & ballet training, 18 years and older, wear jazz or character shoes/dance clothing - not baggy;minnesotaperformdance.org, pre-register with Lynn Kohlasch at 612.240.5042, lynn at minnesotaperformdance.org; SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Paul Botes, 8 pm. SWING-LATIN to Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30 WC SWING-RUMBA choices: 1. Daddy Squeeze joins Lost Jim & the Boxcar Scholars at Dunn Brothers, 1569 Grand Av., St.Paul, 8:30-10:30 pm, http://www.dunnbrosgrand.com/music.php, for a night of blues, folk, pop, and originals. 2. Who NU at School 2 in Chanhassen, 6 - 10 pm. 3. Ragassa jazz at Cedar Cultural Center, 7 pm, free. 4. Jimi Prime Time Smith blues at Whiskey Junction, 8:30 pm SWING-CAJUN JAZZ MUSIC at Holiday Inn off 494 by Mall of America at 3 Appletree Square, $15: 1 pm - Irv Williams and Peter Schimke, 4 pm - Twin Cities Hot Club; also some on Aug. 21. WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling at 7pm (leaders free ? we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm EC SWING-LINDY (choices): 1. Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month 2. Red Rock Swing Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. 3. Elvis music outdoors in Brookdale Park, 7650 June Av. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 7 pm. 4. Jack Knife and Sharps at Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd 55372, Prior Lake, (952) 445-9000 COUNTRY-SWING at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harm. Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; www.centerforharmoniousliving.com CAJUN-SWING to Mr. Rowles at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box, buy some beverages, please. ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. interm. class at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. followers? technique class at Donnay, 7 pm (call to confirm); 3. advanced class with permission at Donnay, 8 pm CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one, Four Seasons teaches basic and interm. and also on Mon. and Fri. SALSA-LATIN (3 choices): 1. Charanga Tropical at MN Music Caf? at 9 pm; 2. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm. WALKER, MN: ZYDECO-SWING to Everett Smithson at Northern Lights Casino., 9 pm - 1 am, free. DELANO. MN: SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Three Crow Caf?, 225 N River Street 55328 , 763-972-3399 , 7 pm, $10 ------------------------------------------- FRIDAY, AUG. 21 (3rd Fri.) Tropical Ballroom will be closed for vacation Fri-Sat-Sun, Aug. 21-22-23. POTLUCK PICNIC in Dancers Studio parking lot, 7-9 pm; dance party follows inside from 9 - 10 pm for $15. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTIES: 1. Retro Ballroom, Kico Rangel Band plays 8:30-11 pm, a Swingles event with mixing opportunities, Interm./Beg. waltz lessons at 7:30, dessert/coffee/bottle of water included, $12, enter rear door. 2. Cheek to Cheek, samba lesson at 7:30 pm, dancing 8:30-10:30. 3. Cinema, lesson at 7 pm, dancing 8 -11 pm. 4. Dancers Studio, 9 - 10 pm for $15, potluck picnic in parking lot 7 - 9 pm. 5. DanceSport in North Branch MN, 1 hr. N. on 35W, 7 pm lesson, dancing 8 - 9 pm, $10 SWING -VARIETY PARTY at Stark?s, WC swing lesson by Soleman Krebs at 7:45, dancing 8 - 12, DJ Bob Wood, requests played (every 3rd Fr.) WC SWING-COUNTRY-VARIETY PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm, Diane and DJ Skip, $7. WC SWING-EC SWING live music choices: 1. Daddy Squeeze, Donohue and Raynor at Hell's Kitchen, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., reserv. 612.332.4700, http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/index.html 2. Jeff Loven at Neumanns, 9 - 1. 3. Root City Band at Whiskey Junction, 9:30. COUNTRY 2-STEP AND SWING: Front Porch...Pigs and others at Eagles Club, 8 pm + SWING-LINDY PARTY 1. to DJ Ginger Brown?s blues and swing music at Tapestry 8:30-12:30 (every 3rd Fri.) 2. Davina and Vagabonds at School 2 in Chanhassen, 8:30 pm. JITTERBUG CLASSES at Classic, basic 7:10 and interm. 8 pm. SWING-CAJUN JAZZ MUSIC daytime at Holiday Inn off 494 by Mall of America , 3 Appletree Sq., $15, at 12:15 pm - Butch Thompson, then Southside Aces 4 pm. LATIN-SALSA-SWING outdoors to New Primitives at Lake Harriet Bandshell at 42nd St. and Lk. Harriet Pkwy., 7:30 pm CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio, Latin lesson at 7 pm SALSA-LATIN live music choices: 1. Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1 am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; 2. Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9:30-1, $7, potluck snacks and wine, DJ Michael Cordner. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. level class, $7/5. POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this rhythm) choices: 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av. 55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 , call to confirm 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm NO. BRANCH MN: BALLROOM PARTY at DanceSport, one hr. N. on 35W, 7 pm lesson, dancing 8 - 9 pm, $10 STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147. OWATONNA, MN: CAJUN to Cajun Hot Soles at Steele Co. Fair,1525 S. Cedar Ave 55060, 4 - 5:30 pm. WALKER, MN: ZYDECO-SWING to Everett Smithson at Northern Lights Casino, 9 pm - 1 am, free. RED WING, MN: SWING , check at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711, http://thenortonsrestaurant.com, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse SIOUX FALLS, SD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, Latin Variety, Latin Basics Lesson at 7:30, dance 8-10:30pm, $10, info: http://www.askmetodance5678.com PARKS, AMERICAN LEGIONS, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music. Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. More contemporary music and outdoor choices at city pages.com, go4dancer.com, star tribune.com PILES OF PAPERS?? CLUTTER? ?Can?t find your things? No space? Get help to organize/use your space efficiently, beautify/stage your home for sale, or organize an event. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, lmsdance at gmail.com --------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, AUG. 22 (4TH Sat.) (see two sections below) DAYTIME: Tropical Ballroom will be closed for vacation. DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, call to ask if you can still attend: Discovering Your Competitive Advantage Dance Camp 10:30 AM-3:30 PM, work with champions and judges; topics: What Judges Look For, Creating The Entire Package, Using The Music More Effectively, Foundation of Beautiful Dancing;$150 for the day with lunch included. 9 A.M. AUDITION for Starettes that will perform in local Christmas show at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre, Dec. 4-6. Auditions at Valley Dance & Arts Academy, 2000 Industrial Blvd, Stillwater; audition also by appt.; Rehearsals will be held just S. of downtown Mpls.; requires jazz & ballet training, 18 or older, wear jazz or character shoes/dance clothing - not baggy; minnesotaperformdance.org., pre-register with Lynn Kohlasch at 612.240.5042, lynn at minnesotaperformdance.org; PERFORMANCE TEAM AUDITIONS at Social Dance Studio, 11am -1pm, arrive early to fill out audition forms - Salsa - choreographed by Joy Davina, WC Swing - choreographed by Todd Paulus & Joy Davina, Hip Hop - choreographed by Jae Phillips. ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 - 12:30 pm. DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612.799.4147. Private lessons available. INTL. STANDARD: CHA CHA by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm; also check with Dancers Studio- class at 11 am SALSA CLASS at Social Dance Studio, intermediate with Byron at 2:30pm DULUTH: SWING at Club Saratoga, 3 to 7 pm , no cover, by Chrisitne Rosholt, vocalist with The Jazz at the Toga Quartette, 331 Canal Park, ph.218-727-7865; dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton Hotel on Superior St. SAT. EVENING: 25 CENTS PER WEEK to support this newsletter would be appreciated. BALLROOM PARTY by Caf? Bailar Dance Club at Retro, 8:30 - 12, foxtrot lesson by James Krolak at 7:30 pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Social Dance Studio, lesson and practica at 7pm, DJ music 8 - 11 pm. TANGO TO BLUES CLASS, 7 pm AND BLUES DANCING CLASS, 8 pm, at Donnay?s,$10 each, bring a beverage, then go to other venue to dance. COUNTRY TWO-STEP-WC SWING PARTY at Starks, lesson at 7:45 by DJ Bob Wood, dancing 8 - 12, $5. COUNTRY-SWING to Pig?s Eye Landing at Riley-Jacque Barn Dance, 9096 Riley Lake Rd., Eden Prairie, 952.949.8456, $3-5. VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to midnight, $5. WC SWING AND RUMBA choices: 1. Honeysuckele Rose at Lake Harriet Bandshell at 7:30 pm. 2. Cool Disposition at Applewood Grill Burnsville, Hwy. 13, at 8:30 pm 3. Joe Juliano at Neumann?s, 9 - 1. 4. Soul Tight Committee at Santorinis,Eden Prairie, 65 Main St SE #143, 55344, 952.546.6722, 8:30 pm. 5. Big John Dickerson at Famous Daves, 9 pm. SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY, a HavinaBall event, a Las Vegas Ball with Monarch Band at Fridley VFW, feel free to dress in glitter and glam,7:30 - 8:30 pm, cha cha lesson with Flory & Rick, 8:30-12 am dancing, $14. SWING-WHATEVER choices: 1. Rubber Soul at Medina at 8:30 pm 2. Don King Band at School 2 in Chanhassen, 8:30 pm CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to register. NEW! SALSA - LATIN with Salsabrosa Band at MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CAFE (12500 Nicollet Av.,Burnsville 55337, (take 77 south as there is construction on 35W), lesson 10p by Social Dance Studio staff, music 10:15p ? 1 am, $5, www.medcruisecafe.com SALSA-LATIN: Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. IRISH CEILI at Oddfellows Hall, 2 pm, not confirmed. STILLWATER: check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com, 320-251-0601 FARIBAULT, MN: SWING-COUNTRY to Trailer Trash at Paradise Theatre 321 Central Av., 55021, (507) 332-7372 , 9:30-12:30, free. WALKER, MN: ZYDECO-SWING to Everett Smithson at Northern Lights Casino, 9 pm - 1 am, free. DULUTH, MN: SWING-LATIN to Christine Rosholt and combo at Club Saratoga, Canal Park, 3- 7 pm, only dancing in the aisles. ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. Also check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices ---------------------------------------- SUNDAY, AUG. 23 (4th Sun.) DAYTIME: WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm. ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP at Social Dance Studio by Sabine Ibes; technique of a movement within a tango sequence; classes designed to compliment each other, consider taking all 3; bring socks, dancing shoes (followers, that includes your high heels) , wear clothes that you can easily move in. 12 pm - the passion of a tango walk, an all-level class 1.45 pm - the passion of a tango turn adv. beginners to advanced; starts with a short presentation; 3.30 - 5 pm- the passion of tango; interm. to adv., starts with a small presentation, $15, 2 classes $26, 3 classes $33, full-time students half price (with valid id), www.tangoandi.com or www.socialdancestudio.com; COUNTRY-SWING 1. Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band; 2. Front Porch?Pigs at Floyd?s in Victoria, 2 - 6 pm. POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. Check for music at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm. MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale,1 to 5 pm, Electronic Jam, then 6 to 10 pm Acoustic Jam; come to play or listen, free. EVENING: BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:15 pm. WC SWING-EC SWING choices: 1. Moonlight Serenaders at Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul, 1360 N Lex. Pkwy, 7 pm. 2. Jack Brass Band, 5 - 8 pm free St. Anthony Main, downtown Mpls., east river bank 3. blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm COUNTRY-SWING to Bobby Vandell Band at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm. ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale, 6 to 10 pm Acoustic Jam; come to play or listen, free. CAJUN-ZYDECO by Mr Rowles, Jon Rodine, members of the Rockin' Pinecones, and many more; lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, benefit for 2nd Harvest Food Shelf at Half Time Rec is on Front St east of Lexington Av in St Paul. 651-488-8245 http://lanker.home.mindspring.com/evntsch/2ndFoodDriveSP.htm ARG. TANGO MILONGA to CD and some solo bandoneon music by Bob Barnes at Loring Pasta Bar, 6 til 10 pm; supper menu. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. SCANDINAVIAN DANCE at Friends' Meeting Hall, 1725 Grand Av St. Paul, 6-9, $8/$6, confirm at www.tcscandinavian.org IRISH CEILI at Eagles, confirm at lomamor.org ------------------------------------------------- MONDAY, AUG. 24 BALLROOM AND OLDE-TYME PARTY with Odell Braaten Band at Medina, 1 - 4 pm, instead of Tuesday. BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 6 pm - waltz/foxtrot, 7 pm - Amer. tango BALLROOM CLASS, silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm and advanced at Cinema at 7 pm. QUICKSTEP CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic Amer. tango, 8 pm - interm. Viennese waltz BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 7:30-9 pm with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. INTL. STANDARD TANGO progressive class at Cinema, 8 pm. VARIETY DANCING to good country/swing music by Becky Thompson and Old School Band at 8:30 pm at Lee's. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC AND EC SWING choices: 1. Rich Lewis Band at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 42nd St. and Lake Harriet Pkwy., 7:30 pm 2. Eagles Club; 2. Famous Dave, 8 pm, small concrete dance floor. 3. Dr. Mambo?s Combo at Bunkers on 761 Wash. Av. N., downtown Mpls., 612.338.8188 WC SWING-LATIN to Mira & Tom Kehoe w/Xibaba Brazilian jazz at Como Pavilion at 7 pm. EC SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Famous Dave?s. SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on 65 north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, www.aquampls.com/tour.html; 2. Epic, 110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free CAMBRIDGE AND NO. BRANCH: open houses for enrollments 4-8pm, at DanceSport, 6041 Main St, No.Branch and inside WillowBridge Center at 222 S Ashland St, Cambridge, 651.277.6683, info at mndancesportcenter.com or www.MNDanceSportCenter.com . ------------------------------------ TUESDAY, AUG. 25 NO BALLROOM PARTY at Medina; it was on Mon. this week. WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. FOXTROT SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Donna Edelstein, 8 pm. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club in Medina Ballroom, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. LATIN-SALSA-CALYPSO at 6:30 pm (arrive earlier) to Cyril Paul and Calypso Monarchs, Cyril will give lesson, at MN History Ctr., corner of Kellogg Blvd. exit off 94 and John Ireland Blvd. in St. Paul, wear hard-soled shoes, bring blanket or chair, food available, parking $5. NEW! SWING at Vic Volare?s new show with Bellagala Big Band every Tue. thru Sep. at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (494 and Nicollet), 7:30?10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, bar, free parking ,$5. ?Vic is a wonderful vocalist and leads his seven-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs around Twin Cities??, www.vicvolare.com SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar. SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 (has anyone been to this and can report??) WC SWING CLASSES: 1. Check at tcrebels.com for next series 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music choices: 1. Who Nu Band at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm; BBQ 2 Paul Mayasich at Hollihan?s in White Bear Lake, 7:30-11:30 pm. 3. Power of Ten at Woody?s Grill, 220 Carlson Pkwy N., Plymouth, 763.476.1011, 5:30- 7 pm. WC AND EC SWING to Acme Jazz Co. at Como Pavilion, 7 pm, cement floor, roofed, caf?.. SWING-FREESTYLE to Tricia and Toonies at Lake Harriet Bandshell off 42nd St., 7:30 pm. ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class, fast milonga steps, at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm. class, fast milonga steps, at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 3. Milonga Martes Party at Donnay?s, 9:30-12, potluck or $3 4. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 5. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each, call to confirm. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. SQUARE DANCING at St. Andrew Luth. Church, 13600 Tech. Dr., Eden Prairie, 7 pm, $3, 952.472-0006 IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING , www.lomamor.org. ADV. INTERNATIONAL DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm, every 2nd Tue., $6/4 ----------------------------------------------- COMING ATTRACTIONS Aug. 13-23 - ARABIC DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE at Southern Theatre by Jawaahir Dance Co. Aug. 26 - COUNTRY 2-STEP LESSON at ERV Dance Studio. Aug. 26 - Gypsy Mania plays outdoors at Wolfe Park off Montery Av. In St. Louis Park, 7 pm Aug. 26 - REBELS ANNUAL MEETING, hear how club is doing, share your thoughts, please come to Golden Valley Davanni's, 6:30 pm if ordering food, meeting 7-9 pm in party room, 663 Winnetka Ave N, ph.:763.393-0303. Directions: 169 and 100, from Hwy 55 turn north on Winnetka, take left at Golden Vall. Rd. Aug. 28 - WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B?Dale Club in Roseville, lesson by Bob Wood. Aug. 28 - BALLROOM PARTY with Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Medina, lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm. Aug. 28 - SALSA-LATIN PARTY at Cinema. Aug. 28-30- Woodbury Days: Tropical Ballroom will have dance floor and lessons in Ojibway Park; Boogie Wonderland pand Dweebs play, fireworks, etc. Aug. 29 - BLACK & GOLD BALL at Retro with KICO RANGEL BAND, prize for best outfit, lesson by Monica Mohn. Aug. 29 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA in St. Paul at Downtowner Woodfire Grill. Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR ,www.mnstatefair.org, free dance bands, talent show. Aug. 30 - BENEFIT for Alison Hoyhtya, cancer victicm, at Whiskey Junction. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Sep. 5 - MN WC SWING CLUB PICNIC AND DANCE PARTY at Phalen Park in St. Paul,11am to 2:30 pm Sep. 7 - BALLROOM WORKSHOPS AND PARTY at Tropical. Sep. 6 - 13 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by Helen LaVikinga from Buenos Aires in Iowa City. Sep. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY by Aqua Gliders at St. Richard?s. Sep. 12 - DANCING WITH THE STARS TV SHOW, Ch.5. Donny Osmond, Kathy Ireland, Tom DeLay are some of the competitors. Sep. 15 - DEADLINE for $200 discount for NDB in Orlando. See below. Sep. 17-20 - WC SWING COMP., Airport Renaissance, 9801 Natural Bridge, St Louis, MO, http://www.meetmeinstlouissdc.com/; SDS has a group going, please drop off your registration form and check (made to MMISL & event pass/comp fees) at SDS and leave it for Niko Salgado, niko at socialdancestudio.com Sep. 18 - MILONGA IN ROCHESTER at Doubletree Hotel, formal affair, 8:30 pm - 1 am; formal attire required, http://tangosocietyofrochester.com Sep. 18-27 - NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK Sep. 19 - RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS, live music, 63rd and Portland. Sep. 19 - DEADLINE to register for Tropical Ballroom?s Showcase on Oct. 3 Sep. 21 - BALLROOM PERFORMANCE at Mall of America by USADanceMN. Sep. 19 - BALLROOM DOUBLE DANCE by USADanceMn at Retro. Sep. 19 - ARG.TANGO MILONGA, a CD release party for Mandragora, at Four Seasons. Sep. 25 - BIG VARIETY DANCE SHOW, ?The Production,? at Cinema Ballroom, 7:30 pm. Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general dancing, appetizers. Sep. 26 - REBELS SHOE-SHOPPING, get discount at Celebrity Shoes, 11 am-1 pm. Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 pm. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS (informal dance competition - lots of fun), nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Oct. 24 - WC SWING MASQUERADE PARTY by TC Rebels. Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, www.time4tango.com Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, bryantcruises.com Nov. 28 - ALLIANCE DANCE PARTY supported by all studios and ballrooms. Dec. 4-6 - ALL WRAPPED UP Dance Show by MN PerformDance Productions at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre. Dec. 30-Jan. 3 -New Year's Day Ball (NDB) at The Florida Hotel in Orlando ,FL; Gherman Mustuc and Iveta Lukosiute 2008 World Prof. Ten-Dance Champions perform;, dance camp, New Year's Eve Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport - Pro/Am and Am/Am Competition, www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/ndbfor New Year?s Week - WC SWING EVENT in Palm Springs, CA: register to win a weekend pass to the New Year?s Dance, www.peoplewhodance.net Jan. 9 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp, 612.910.2690 April 9-11 - BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show, Southern Theatre. BALLROOM NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - Aug. 14, Sep. 26, Oct, 3, Oct. 24, Feb. 20 - see www.usadance.org 2010 DANCE COMPETITIONS in Italy and Spain, see http://web.tiscali.it/fordancers2005/ and e-mail dancespain2010 at tiscali.it ----------------------------------------------- DANCING ADDRESS BOOK (revised July 15,?09; check all 6 sections below) VENUES: B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , www.centerforharmoniousliving.com, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , www.ERVdancestudio.com ; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, ticobaila at yahoo.com, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , www.floydsbar.com FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells kitchen.com HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, www.renedance.com, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, www.slippersdance.com, Julie at slippersdance.com, 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.comowned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html --------------------------------------------- ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.: BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- www.tangoandi.com; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - ericli1016 at gmail.com, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE - 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- SALSA ADDRESSES (see others in Venues section) AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com or any dance studio. ----------------------------------------------- INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere): BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - www.megamarc.com, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info at pazazdance.com; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: Social Dance Studio; www.ericabergswing.com; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . -------------------------------------------------- CLUBS: AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM, P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM, 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, salsa at umn.edu, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) ------------------------------------------------ REGIONAL: BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com ; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, djcds2 at mchsi.com, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton on Superior St., 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , tracypalmer at comcast.net, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., www.grandhallstudio.com, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ; dahldance.com, babydahlmn417 at msn.com 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, v at vjw.biz; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. www.usadancesouthdakota.org 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. COLORADO: 1. Denver: The Turnverien is a venue for all the dance organizations. It has some kind of dance every night; 1570 Clarkson St., close to downtown; an elegant turn-of-the-century historic site, has been home to Denver's social dance clubs since its founding in 1918. 2. Denver: West Coast Swing, 2828 N.Speer Blvd. (3 blocks west of I-25), http://westcoastswingdenver.com 3. Denver: country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose. 4. Watkins: Lulu?s, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat. swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; great Doggie Dude Ranch and O?Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins. 5. Denver and Boulder: Arg. Tango - contact nickjones at yahoo.com, 720-280-4403 ; Robert Skinner -skinner7797 at msn.com NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com DANCE CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, bryant100 at cox.net, Robert and Constance Bryant -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com -- Lynne Schulz ORGANIZER ON DUTY (will help de-clutter/beautify your home/office, stage your home for sale, organize an event) 1/2 hr. free consultation lmsdance at gmail.com ph.952.545.2989, 612.940.4981 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: news819.rtf Type: application/rtf Size: 117265 bytes Desc: not available URL: From lois at mndance.com Thu Aug 20 15:30:24 2009 From: lois at mndance.com (Lois Donnay) Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:30:24 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] Thursday demo, Saturday blues Message-ID: Date: Thursday evening, Aug. 20th, at 7:30 there will be an Argentine tango demo at Great Harvest Bakery on 44th & Upton Avenue South, 55410 Saturday: Blues dancing! Saturday: Tango to the Blues and Blues Dancing: This is such a fun night, and a great night to attend if you are fairly new to tango and having trouble hearing the music. And since we haven't been able to have this night for 2 months, there is some pent-up demand. 3142 1st Ave S. 55408 7 to 8:00PM Tango to the Blues: You need to have some experience with tango for this class 8:00PM Blues Dancing. New to Blues Dancing? You gotta check it out! It's getting to be huge! Bring your favorite beverage to class-it's not all about work! $10/class. More information at www.mndance.com Dance outing: with a rumored visit by a group of crazy women! We will go to see our favorite band: Cool Disposition, out at Applewood Grille, 1996 Hwy. 13 E. between Burnsville and Eagan. -- Lois Donnay www.mndance.com 612.822.8436 From committedtodancesport at mchsi.com Sun Aug 23 11:40:03 2009 From: committedtodancesport at mchsi.com (Roscoe) Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:40:03 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] International Latin/Standard Class Aug 29 Message-ID: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 44732 bytes Desc: not available URL: From lois at mndance.com Tue Aug 25 12:04:44 2009 From: lois at mndance.com (Lois Donnay) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:04:44 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] Tango this week Message-ID: <76B9F93C26504C9DAE9B669496310B9E@hplaptop> Milonga month - last chance! This week it's all about fun, and new challenges, and stuffing as much knowledge into you before the month is over. Musicality! New, cool moves! Tweaks to make it just a bit MORE fun! It's so fun we may continue into Saturday morning class... If you didn't get a chance to make the Musicality workshops with Bob Barnes several weekends ago, you'll have another chance. We are also going to add a lot more information and practical exercises. I refer to the things we learned frequently in classes - the information was really essential. Tuesday Parties are a blast! Last week's Margarita Party brought out quite a crowd. Let's do it again! Tonight, we're celebrating summer with lots of Minnesota produce. Bring your extra tomatoes and zucchini! And a bottle of Minnesota wine? Next week: State Fair! Corndogs, anyone? Coming up: Wednesday September 2nd: New dance classes! I have gotten a lot of requests to put some other dance classes back on the schedule. As always, these classes will start you out right, or fix your issues. All classes ALWAYS emphasize excellent technique, that will make your dancing effortless and beautiful, and make you very popular as a dancer. 7:30 Salsa series!, 5 weeks. Salsa is a lot of fun, and great exercise. But it is so much more fun when it is done right. If you or your partner have been frustrated with salsa classes, or your dancing is not a comfortable as you know it can be, you gotta come to these classes! The first week will be beginning, so if you have some knowledge of salsa you may want to start the second week. Of course, taking beginning classes again 8:30 Nightclub 2step 5 weeks. Nightclub 2 is sweeping the danceworld! This is what you dance to slower music, like Lady in Red. It is beautiful, smooth and lots of fun! $50 in advance for 5 classes, $12 per class. Preregistration is encouraged! Classes held at Old Arizona, 2821 Nicollet Ave S. 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Bob & Ann Wood Dance:?????????????8:30 pm - Midnight?? ???????????????????????DJ music provided by Loren Greenberg??? ???????????????????????$5.00 members, $8.00 guests???????????????????????? Do you have a favorite "state fair" finger food?? Bring it for the snack table! ????? See you at the dance! Dorothy ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmsdance at gmail.com Wed Aug 26 11:58:33 2009 From: lmsdance at gmail.com (Lynne Schulz) Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:58:33 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Aug. 26, 2009 Message-ID: <369570920908260858r3371fa96o9c7e6bfabb7ea9b0@mail.gmail.com> *If there are images in this attachment, they will not be displayed.* Download the original attachment Please read this first page even if you can?t go dancing. LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Aug. 26 - Sep. 1, 2009 TO SEE THIS IN A BETTER FORMAT, CLICK ON this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER and designer: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com DONATIONS for the support of this newsletter are appreciated to 8030 W. 25thSt., St. Louis Pk MN 55426 *-------------------------------------------------* *GENERAL NEWS* DONATIONS THIS WEEK: BLACK AND GOLD BALL on Sat., Aug. 29 at Retro, so get a black/gold outfit ready for ballroom party/costume contest DONATIONS NEEDED FOR RAFFLE/SILENT AUCTION FOR BENEFIT on Aug. 30 for Alison Hoyhtya, 24-yr.-old dancer, who had gastrectomy--removing her stomach, is receiving radiation, chemotherapy. Benefit at The Whiskey Junction, 1- 6 pm - music, raffle tickets for $10, food, drink. All proceeds for her medical bills; call Tami Howarter, 952.607.8832. Send cash donations to US Bank, 301 W . Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN 55337. GREAT EVENT ON TUESDAYS!! SWING at Vic Volare?s new show with Bellagala Big Band thru Sep. at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (494 and Nicollet), 7:30-10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, bar, free parking ,$5. (?Vic is a wonderful vocalist, leads 7-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs aroundTwin Cities??, covering Sinatra tunes?plus songs by Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr., Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble. Bellagala is outstanding, ? led by saxophonist Don George. Instrumentals? from the bands extensive library of Les Brown?s?), www.vicvolare.com -from Jerry Swanberg; ?This was great (on Aug. 25)!? - from Lowell Franz DISCO PARTY on Fri., Sep. 4 at Classic, so get a 70?s disco outfit ready for dancing/costume contest. DON?T BE SHY! ENTER MINNESOTA MADNESS Informal Dance Event on Sat., Oct. 24, at Shakopee Ballroom, just 25 min. from Mpls., dance and get written suggestions by judges; lots of fun Jack n Jill (random partner) events which were a real hoot last year; good practice for future competitions, costumes/choreographed routines not necessary, just dance lead and follow to your favorite dances; hosts Nathan Daniels and Scott Anderson, registration forms at http://www.minnesotamadness.com, nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 ; spectators also welcome!. FREE DANCE MUSIC AT MN STATE FAIR - Make a schedule and you will be able to dance all day long instead of wandering around aimlessly. See insert in last Sunday?s StarTribune or at startribune.com or http://www.mnstatefair.org/pages/free_stage.html NEW! SUNSET SPARKLE DANCE PARTY, Oct. 4, at Lafayette Club, first 50 people who buy tickets will be eligible for special prizes-Celebrity Dance Shoes and a boat cruise will be given away (see below); men and women *add sparkle *to formal or semi-formal attire, hors d?oeuvres; great correct tempo dance music by Pete Maki and Joyce Thompson, write checks of $35 to USADanceMN, send to c/o Jackie Dalton, P.O. Box 1857, Mtka., MN 55345 www.usadance-mn.org HALLOWEEN DISCO BOAT CRUISE, Sat.,Oct. l7: Enjoy the view of autumn colors on St Croix River, fantastic buffet menu, dance lessons by instructor Tom Larson, best dressed award for disco and Halloween costume, reserv.65l.436.8883 or www.AftonHouseInn.com or www.MyDanceRetreats.com *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE*, a 30-page booklet, has been revised, $5/$10 if mailed; tango info. plus other tips for any tourist, lmsdance at gmail.com, 952-545-2989 . The weather there in Nov. is good! It?s time to make plans to go! Lois Donnay will guide people. HOUSECLEANING, SEWING, CATERING: Sue Trussel, 952.512.0806. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Pete Langworthy, Scot Moore WEDDING CONGRATS to Reid Halstenrud and Julie Romberg. ENGAGEMENT CONGRATS to Carol Brecht and Jeff Wiles. *---------------------------------------------* *WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26* COUNTRY 2-STEP LESSON at ERV Dance Studio, call or see website. SWING-CAJUN-LATIN to Gypsy Mania plays outdoors at Wolfe Park off Monterey Av. In St. Louis Park, 7 pm REBELS ANNUAL MEETING, hear how club is doing, share your thoughts at Golden Valley Davanni's, 6:30 pm if ordering food, meeting 7-9 pm in party room, 663 Winnetka Ave N, ph.:763.393-0303. Directions: 169 and 100, from Hwy 55 turn north on Winnetka, take left at Golden Vall. Rd. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Jay Larson, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, nightclub 2-step lesson by DJ Bob Wood at 7:45 pm, $5, a big birthday for Scot Moore. SWING-LATIN to The Players Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm- Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, call to confirm, soleman at solemankrebs.com . SWING-RUMBA live music choices: 1. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15. 2. First Light Band ?jazzical originals? at Como Pavilion on Lex. Pkwy., St. Paul 7 pm. SWING to Al?s Rockabilly Quartet at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm. ARG. TANGO CLASSES at Social Dance Studio by Sabine and Eric: Foundations 1 - Close embrace at 7 pm, Foundations 2- Technical Tournament at 7 pm; interm./adv. - boleos at 8:15 ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale with Jody, 7:30 pm, $7. SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites SQUARE DANCING at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 7 pm. *--------------------------------------------------------* *THURSDAY, AUG. 27* DANCING AT MN STATE FAIR examples: 1. CAJUN to Steve Riley and Mamou Playboys, 3:30 and 4:30 at L. L. Bandshell 2. COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS bands at Heritage Sq. 3. WC SWING ?Bourbon St.Four, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45p in Ramberg 4. Square Dancing, 9 pm, Educ.Bldg.; Wild Rose Cloggers perform at 7 pm. 5. SALSA-CAJUN to Equador Manta at DNR Stage Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.orgor Aug. 23 StarTribune BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, www.slippersdance.com. FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Paul Botes, 8 pm. CLASSES THAT YOU NEED: at Tropical 6:00pm Bolero, 6:00pm WC Swing (Interm./ Silver Level), 7:00pm Viennese Waltz; 7:00pm Night Club 2-Step SWING-LATIN to Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30 WC SWING-RUMBA choices: 1. Ken Valdez Blues Band at Mainstreet Bar and Grill, 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 952.938.2400, 9 pm. 2. Who NU Band at School 2 in Chanhassen, 6 - 10 pm. 3. The Bitter Spills rootsy music at Cedar Cultural Center, 7 pm, free 4. Steeling Dan at Famous Dave, 8 pm, $5 WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling at 7pm (leaders free - we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm EC SWING-LINDY (choices): 1. Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month 2. Swing Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. COUNTRY-SWING at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harm. Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; www.centerforharmoniousliving.com COUNTRY SWING choices: 1. 3 live bands at Lee?s, 9:30-11:30, $5. 2. Sweet Mama Jay at Whiskey Junction, 8:30 pm. CAJUN-SWING to Rockin Pinecones at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box, buy some beverages, please, to keep music here on Thursday nights. ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. interm. class at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. followers? technique class at Donnay, 7 pm (call to confirm); 3. advanced class with permission at Donnay, 8 pm CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one, Four Seasons teaches basic and interm. and also on Mon. and Fri. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. Charanga Tropical at MN Music Caf? at 9 pm; 2. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm. BUFFALO, MN: SWING-FREESTYLE to Rockin Hollywoods in Sturges Park, Hwy. 25 and 2nd Av. S., 7 pm., 763.682.4132. FREE YOGA INTRO. CLASS: 6 - 7 pm at Free Spirit Fitness, 10800 Lyndale Av. S., Suite 75, Blmngtn; wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a mat; pre-register with Linda Crable newu50 at yahoo.com, 651.675.7426 *---------------------------------------* *FRIDAY, AUG. 28 (**4TH** Fri.)* 25 CENTS PER WEEK to support this newsletter would be appreciated. DANCING AT MN STATE FAIR examples: 1. CAJUN to Steve Riley and Mamou Playboys, 3:30 and 4:30 at L. L. Bandshell 2. COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS bands at Heritage Sq. 3. WC SWING ?Bourbon St.Four, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45p in Ramberg 4. Square Dancing, 330, Educ.Bldg.; Wild Rose Cloggers perform at 7 pm. 5. WC SWING-COUNTRY to Brass Kings at 10a, 12p, 2,4,6,7, 8p at DNR Stage Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.orgor Aug. 23 StarTribune WOODBURY DAYS in Ojibway Park on Courtly Rd., www.woodburydays.com: Tropical Ballroom will have portable dance floor at its booth open 4-10pm; then on Community Stage performing and teaching basic Salsa and Tango from 6:00-6:45pm; Swing-Freestyle to Boogie Wonderland Band, 7-10pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTIES: 1. Medina with Jerry OHagan Orchestra, lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm. 2. Cheek to Cheek, samba lesson at 7:30 pm, dancing 8:30-10:30. 3. Dancers Studio, 9 - 10 pm for $15, paid lessons prior from 7 - 9 pm for $15 each. WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B?Dale Club in Roseville, lesson by Bob and Ann Wood at 7:30, DJ Loren 8:30-112, potluck at 10 pm, Joanie 651-484-4562 , 612-625-6818 . WC SWING-COUNTRY-VARIETY PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm, $7. WC SWING-EC SWING live music choices: 1. Soul Tight Committee at Whiskey Junction, 8:30. 2. Celebration Brass (jazz/classical/show tunes) at Como Pavilion,1360 N.,Lex. Pkwy., 7 pm. 3. Stockcar Named Desire at Lord Fletcher?s, 3746 Sunset Dr. Spring Lake Park, MN, 952.471.8513 6. Casablanca at MN Music Caf?, 9 - 2. 7. The Delcounts at McMahon?s, 9 pm, free. COUNTRY 2-STEP AND SWING: Front Porch...Pigs and others at Eagles Club, 8 pm + SWING-FREESTYLE to Boogie Wonderland band in Ojibway Park on Courtly Rd. in Woodbury, 7-10pm. SWING-FREESTYLE, a HavinABall event, Moonlight Ball with Rock Solid Band at Everett-McClay VFW, 7:30 nightclub 2-step lesson by Caroline Olson, 8:30 pm-12 dancing, $14. SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at No. St. Paul Amer. Legion, 2678 E. 7thAv., 55109, 651.777.3708 JITTERBUG CLASSES at Classic, basic 7:10 and interm. 8 pm. SWING-ZYDECO-CAJUN choices: 1. Everett Smithson at Schooner, 9 - 1, free. 2. Twin Cities Hot Club at Hell's Kitchen, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., reserv. 612.332.4700, http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/index.html SALSA-LATIN PARTY at Cinema, 8 - 11 pm, lesson at 7 pm SALSA-LATIN live music choices: 1. Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1 am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; 2. Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9:30-1, $7, potluck snacks and wine, DJ Michael Cordner. INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. level class, $7/5. POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this rhythm) choices: 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av. 55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 , call to confirm 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147. RED WING, MN: SWING, check at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711, http://thenortonsrestaurant.com ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse ALEXANDRIA, MN: SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Maritime Museum, 8 pm, free. HUDSON, WI: The Classic Big Band at Phipps Center, call to confirm. SIOUX FALLS, SD:BALLROOM PARTY at DANCE Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, Ballroom Variety, Ballroom Basics Lesson at 7:30, dance 8-10:30pm, $10, confirm at http://www.askmetodance5678.com *PILES OF PAPERS?? CLUTTER? ?Can?t find your things? No space? Get help to organize/use your space efficiently, beautify/stage your home for sale, or organize an event. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, *lmsdance at gmail.com *---------------------------------------------* *SATURDAY, AUG. 29 *(5TH Sat.) (see two sections below) *DAYTIME:* DANCING AT MN STATE FAIR examples 1. SWING to Davina and Vagabonds11:30, 12:45, 2:15 at Intl Bazaar. 2. FOXTROT to ?Simply Sinatra, 1 and 2:30 om at L.L. Bandshell. 3. SWING-LATIN to Christine Rosholt, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 in Ramberg Center Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org WOODBURY DAYS in Ojibway Park on courtly Rd.: Tropical Ballroom will have dance floor from 9am-10pm, The Dweebs play, fireworks at 9:30pm. Rides, food, and more! Free parking and admission, www.woodburydays.com. You may buy a Woodbury Days button at Tropical Ballroom! $5, or a family 4-pack for $20, etc. ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 - 12:30 pm. DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612.799.4147. Private lessons available. INTL. STANDARD CLASS: by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm; also Dancers Studio class at 11 am SALSA CLASS at Social Dance Studio, intermediate with Byron at 2:30pm CAMBRIDGE, MN: OPEN HOUSE OF DANCE STUDIO for Belly Dance, Clogging, Social Dance for Kids and Adults and Baby Ballroom only, 10am-1pm. inside WillowBridge Center at 222 S Ashland St.651.277.6683 or info at mndancesportcenter.com or www.MNDanceSportCenter.com . DULUTH: SWING at Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, ph.218-727-7865; dancing only in aisles; 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton Hotel on Superior St. *SAT. EVENING:* BLACK AND GOLD BALL at Retro Ballroom with KICO RANGEL BAND playing great ballroom/Latin music with dance program to plan your evening! Prize for best B&G outfit! Dress to impress! Interm./Beg. Waltz lessons by Monica Mohn and Keith Dietzenbach; strawberry shortcake and coffee and bottle of water included; $12. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Downtowner, 253 W. 7th St, St. Paul, (map), coming from the west take 94E, exit onto Kellogg Blvd. and then turn right or southwest onto W. 7th St.; look for free parking lots around the block of W. 7th, Chestnut, Exchange, and Walnut Streets with signage for Downtowner, ph.651.228.9500; music by Christopher Everett 9pm, $7/$10/less for students; $23 membership provides benefits; now every 5th Sat., mntango.org COUNTRY TWO-STEP-WC SWING PARTY at Starks, cha cha lesson at 7:45 by DJ Bob Wood, dancing 8 - 12, $5, celebrate marriage of Reid Halstenrud and Julie Romberg. VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to midnight, $5. WC SWING AND RUMBA choices: 1. Rich Lewis Band at Neumann?s, 9 - 1, free. 2. Cool Disposition at The Schooner, 9 pm, free. SWING-FREESTYLE choices: 1. Whitesidewalls Band at Medina at 8:30 pm, $10. 2. The Dweebs play in Ojibway Park on Courtly Rd. in Woodbury 7-10pm. 3. The Fugitives at No. St. Paul Amer. Legion, 2678 E. 7th Av., 55109, 651.777.3708 CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to register. SALSA - LATIN with Salsabrosa Band at MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CAFE (12500 Nicollet Av.,Burnsville 55337, (take 77 south as there is construction on 35W), lesson 10p by Social Dance Studio staff, music 10:15p - 1 am, $5, www.medcruisecafe.com SALSA-LATIN: Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. IRISH CEILI at Oddfellows Hall, 2 pm, not confirmed. STILLWATER: check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com , 320-251-0601 DULUTH, MN: SWING-LATIN at Club Saratoga, Canal Park, 3- 7 pm, only dancing in the aisles. ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. Also check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices *----------------------------------------* *SUNDAY, AUG. 30 **(5th Sun.)* *DAYTIME:* WOODBURY DAYS in Ojibway Park on Courtly Rd: Tropical Ballroom has dance floor for lessons and dancing at booth 10am-5pm; are in parade at 1:00pm. MN STATE FAIR, http://www.mnstatefair.org, free dance bands, talent show. 1. SWING to Casablanca at KS95 Stage sometime etween11- 2 pm. 2. SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at 11:30 am, 12:45, 2:15 at Intl. Bazaar 3. SWING-LATIN to CHRISTINE ROSHOLT at 10:30a, 11:45a, 1p at Ramberg. 4. FOXTROT to ?Simply Sinatra, 1 and 2:30p at L.L. Bandshell. 5. SRO Dance Band at DNR Stage. 6. Bluegrass and fiddlers at Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm. SWING-LATIN by Caf? Accordion Orchestra and others, benefit for guitarist Dean Magraw at Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Av., St Paul. http://www.thecelticjunction.com/, http://www.dothedean.com/, 2 - 10 pm, CAO will be performing at 7:15pm. COUNTRY-SWING at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band; POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. Check for music at Neumann?s, 4 - 8 pm. VARIETY MUSIC by The Squires at SOS-Oakdale, 3-6 pm, call to confirm SWING- LATIN *to *Christine Rosholt at St. Anthony Main - on the east river bank in downtown Mpls., 201 Main St. SE (next to Vic's), free outdoor concert, 5 to 8 pm, www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml BENEFIT-RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTION for Alison Hoyhtya, 24-yr.old dancer cancer victicm, who had gastrectomy--removing her stomach, is receiving radiation, chemotherapy. Benefit at The Whiskey Junction, 1- 6 pm - music, raffle tickets for $10, food, drink. All proceeds will go to pay her medical bills. Send cash donations to US Bank, 301 W . Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN 55337 *EVENING:* VARIETY DANCING to Johnny Owen Band at Como Pavilion, 1360 N. Lex. Pkwy., 7 pm, cement floor, roofed, cafe. BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:15 pm. SWING-LATIN by Caf? Accordion Orchestra and others, benefit for guitarist Dean Magraw at Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Av., St Paul. http://www.thecelticjunction.com/, http://www.dothedean.com/, 2 - 10 pm, CAO will be performing at 7:15pm. WC SWING-EC SWING choices: 1. Como Lakeside Pavilion , St. Paul, 1360 N. Lex. Pkwy, 7 pm. 2. blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm COUNTRY-SWING to Memphis and the Meantimes at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm. ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale, 6 to 10 pm; come to play or listen, free. CAJUN-ZYDECO by Mr Rowles, Jon Rodine, members of the Rockin' Pinecones, and many more; lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, benefit for 2nd Harvest Food Shelf at Half Time Rec is on Front St east of Lexington Av in St Paul. 651-488-8245 http://lanker.home.mindspring.com/evntsch/2ndFoodDriveSP.htm ARG. TANGO MILONGA to "Trio Mateo" will (Mateo on guitar, Laura on violin and Rahn on bass: sorry, no bandoneon today at Loring Pasta Bar, 6 til 10 pm; supper menu. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm. IRISH CEILI at Eagles, confirm at lomamor.org BREWSTER, MN: BALLROOM PARTY at Brewster Legion Hall, 825 3rd Ave, with Jack Schultz Band; 7-10:30pm, $10, info: apolzine at centurytel.net, 507-570, 4461 *-------------------------------------------------* *MONDAY, AUG. 31* DANCING AT MN STATE FAIR examples: 1. SWING-LATIN to Caf? Accordion Orchestra at 11:30am, 12:45pm, 2:15pm in Intl. Bazaar 2. SALSA-LATIN to SALSABROSA, 4, 5:15, 6:30-7:15p in Intl. Bazaar. 3. COUNTRY by Charlie Parr 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p and Sherwin Linton 2,3,4p at Heritage Sq. 4. BALLROOM to Hank Thunander 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 at Ramberg 5. SALSA-CAJUN to Equador Manta 10a, 12p, 2,4,6 p at DNR Stage Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org/pages/free_stage.html BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 6 pm - waltz/foxtrot, 7 pm - Amer. tango AMER. TANGO CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio,6 pm) QUICKSTEP CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic hustle, 8 pm - interm. salsa BALLROOM , interm./silver/intl. standard at Cinema at 7 pm and 8 pm. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 7:30-9 pm with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. VARIETY DANCING to good country/swing music by Becky Thompson and Old School Band at 8:30 pm at Lee's. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior. WC AND EC SWING choices: 1. Prima Swing Band at Famous Dave, 8 pm. 2. Check at Bunkers on 761 Wash. Av. N., downtown Mpls., 612.338.8188 SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on 65north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. SALSAL OUTDOORS at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Av., Edina, 7 pm, park in ramp here, amphitheatre is just a few feet east, 7 pm., cement floor. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, www.aquampls.com/tour.html; 2. Epic, 110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 . IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free *------------------------------------* *TUESDAY, SEP. 1* DANCING AT MN STATE FAIR examples: 1. SWING-LATIN to Caf? Accordion Orchestra 11:30am, 12:45pm, 2:15pm in Intl. Bazaar 2. BALLROOM SWING to Hank Thunander 10:30a, 11:45a, 1 pm 3. SALSA-LATIN to Salsabrosa, 5:15 and 6:30 pm in Intl. Bazaar 4. COUNTRY by Charlie Parr and Sherwin Linton at Heritage Sq. 5. Also music at L.L. Bandshell and DNR Stage Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org/pages/free_stage.html BALLROOM PARTY at Medina with band, 1 - 4 pm WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Donna Edelstein, 8 pm. BALLROOM CLASS, interm./silver level at Tropical, 6pm and after. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club in Medina Ballroom, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. NEW! SWING at Vic Volare?s new show with Bellagala Big Band every Tue. thru Sep. at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (494 and Nicollet), 7:30-10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, bar, free parking ,$5. ?Vic is a wonderful vocalist and leads his seven-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs around Twin Cities??, www.vicvolare.com SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Caf? Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar. SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 (has anyone been to this and can report??) WC SWING CLASSES: 1. New Interm. Class by Rebels! Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22 - 7-8:30 pm, Instructors: Loel B. & Caroline O. $45/$55, memberships are $25, register 15 min. early. 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music at Who Nu Band at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm. ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class, fast milonga steps, at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm. class, fast milonga steps, at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 3. Milonga Martes Party at Donnay?s, 9:30-12, potluck or $3. 4. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 5. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each, call to confirm. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING , www.lomamor.org NORTH BRANCH, MN: OPEN HOUSE AT DANCE STUDIO which has added another space, 4-8pm, DanceSport Center, 6041 Main St, 651.277.6683 or info at mndancesportcenter.com or www.MNDanceSportCenter.com . *-----------------------------------------------* *COMING ATTRACTIONS* Sep. 2 - WC SWING (INTERM. LEVEL) class taught by Lynette and Randy Mahowald, 6:45 pm, at Camerons? home, 7227 Morgan Av, Richfield, Lynette and Randy at 952.215-1462 . Sep. 2 - NEW TIME for Fnd. 1 Arg. Tango is 6 pm at Social Dance Studio. Sep. 2 - NEW! CLASSES by Lois Donnay: 7:30 Salsa , 8:30 Nightclub 2step, 5 weeks; $50 adv., $12 per class. Preregistration is encouraged! Held at Old Arizona, 2821 Nicollet Ave S. Sep. 3 - WC SWING class starts at B?Dale by Diane and Skip Schletz, 7:15 pm. Sep. 3-7 - MN STATE FAIR, free music at four music stages. Sep. 3 - IDSF Adjudicators(judges) Congress, Irvine CA , www.usadance.org Sep. 4 - DISCO PARTY at Classic, dress in your 70's best, costume contest, bring friends and family,8 pm to 9:45pm, $10 per person for party only, $15 per person for 7:10PM group class and party. Sep. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Zuhrah Center with Impromtues Band, lesson at 6:15, food at 7 pm, $15. Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. Sep. 5 - MN WC SWING CLUB PICNIC AND DANCE PARTY at Phalen Park in St. Paul,11am to 2:30 pm Sep. 5 - SWING-FREESTYLE to The Classics (70's - 90's music) at Medina, a HavinaBall event, lesson 7:30, music 8:30 Sep. 7 - BALLROOM WORKSHOPS AND PARTY at Tropical. Sep. 6 - 13 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by renown Helen ?LaVikinga? from Buenos Aires in Iowa City. Get schedule from Nora Garda, (319) 400.4695 , openmindedmilonga at gmail.com or Valerie Williams at v at vjw.biz Sep. 11 - BALLROOM PARTY w/CHRIS KALOGERSON BAND at RETRO, Cha Cha lessons at 7:30. Sep. 11 - FINNISH GUEST MUSICIAN extraordinaire Arto Jarvela on fiddle and nyckelharpa with Finn Hall Band at Kramarczuks. Sep. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at Tropical, 7:30pm WC Swing lesson Sep. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY by Aqua Gliders at St. Richard?s. Sep. 12 - DANCING WITH THE STARS, Ch.5. Donny Osmond, Kathy Ireland, Tom DeLay are some of the competitors. Sep. 13 - CUMBIA WORKSHOP AND PRACTICE TIME at Retro Sep. 15 - DEADLINE for $200 discount for NDB in Orlando. See below. Sep. 17-20 - WC SWING COMP., Airport Renaissance, 9801 Natural Bridge, St Louis, MO, http://www.meetmeinstlouissdc.com/; SDS has a group going, please drop off your registration form and check (made to MMISL & event pass/comp fees) at SDS and leave it for Niko Salgado, niko at socialdancestudio.com Sep. 18 - BALLROM PARTY with Kico Rangel Band at Retro. Sep. 18 - Echoes of Elvis at Medina. Sep. 18 - MILONGA IN ROCHESTER at Doubletree Hotel, formal affair, 8:30 pm - 1 am; formal attire required, http://tangosocietyofrochester.com Sep. 18-27 - NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK Sep. 19 - RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS, live music, 63rd and Portland. Sep. 19 - DEADLINE to register for Tropical Ballroom?s Showcase on Oct. 3 Sep. 21 - BALLROOM PERFORMANCE at Mall of America by USADanceMN. Sep. 19 - BALLROOM DOUBLE DANCE by USADanceMn at Retro. Sep. 19 - ARG.TANGO MILONGA, a CD release party for Mandragora, at Four Seasons. Sep. 24 - BALLROOM, COUNTRY- OLDE TYME by Julie Lee and her White Rose Band 1-4pm, $7, includes coffee & cookies during break. Sep. 25 - BALLROOM PARTY at Retro with Kico Rangel Band Sep. 25 - COUNTRY-SWING PARTY at Tropical, 7:30line dance lesson, 8pm Nightclub 2-Step lesson 8:30-11pm Dancing Sep. 25 - BIG VARIETY DANCE SHOW, ?The Production,? at Cinema Ballroom, 7:30 pm. Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general dancing, appetizers. Sep. 26 - REBELS SHOE-SHOPPING, get discount at Celebrity Shoes, 11 am-1 pm. Sep. 27 - MERENGUE AND HIP MOTION WORKSHOP AND PRACTICE PARTY at Retro. Oct. 2-4 - SVING DU NORD swing workshops nd parties at Tapestry Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 pm. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 3 & 4 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN: USA Dance Heartland Classic, www.indy.usadance.org, rog at avisent.com, ph.: 317.679.0752 Oct. 23-25 - INTERNATIONAL DANCING EVENT at Tapestry. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS (informal dance competition - lots of fun), nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Oct. 24 - WC SWING MASQUERADE PARTY by TC Rebels. Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, www.time4tango.com Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, bryantcruises.com Nov. 28 - ALLIANCE DANCE PARTY supported by all studios and ballrooms. Dec. 4-6 - ALL WRAPPED UP Dance Show by MN PerformDance Productions at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre. Dec. 30-Jan. 3 -New Year's Day Ball (NDB) at The Florida Hotel in Orlando ,FL; Gherman Mustuc and Iveta Lukosiute 2008 World Prof. Ten-Dance Champions perform;, dance camp, New Year's Eve Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport - Pro/Am and Am/Am Competition, www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/ndbfor New Year?s Week - WC SWING EVENT in Palm Springs, CA: register to win a weekend pass to the New Year?s Dance, www.peoplewhodance.net Jan. 9 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp, 612.910.2690 April 9-11 - BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show, Southern Theatre. BALLROOM NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - Aug. 14, Sep. 26, Oct, 3, Oct. 24, Feb. 20 - see www.usadance.org 2010 DANCE COMPETITIONS in Italy and Spain, see http://web.tiscali.it/fordancers2005/ and e-mail dancespain2010 at tiscali.it *-----------------------------------------------* *DANCING ADDRESS BOOK * (revised Aug. 26,?09; check all 6 sections below) *VENUES:* B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , www.centerforharmoniousliving.com, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , www.ERVdancestudio.com ; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, ticobaila at yahoo.com, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 . FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , www.floydsbar.com FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/index.html HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian below LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORD FLETCHER?S, 3746 Sunset Dr., Spring Lake Park, MN, 952.471.8513 LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MAINSTREET BAR AND GRILL, 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 952.938.2400. MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, www.renedance.com, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, www.slippersdance.com, Julie at slippersdance.com, 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.comowned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html *---------------------------------------------* *ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:* BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- www.tangoandi.com; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - ericli1016 at gmail.com, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE *- 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com *-----------------------------------------------* *SALSA ADDRESSES *(see others in Venues section) AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com or any dance studio. *-----------------------------------------------* *INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):* BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - www.megamarc.com, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info at pazazdance.com; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: Social Dance Studio; www.ericabergswing.com; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . *--------------------------------------------------* *CLUBS:* AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM , P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM , 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, salsa at umn.edu, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) *------------------------------------------------* *REGIONAL:* BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com ; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, djcds2 at mchsi.com, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton on Superior St., 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , tracypalmer at comcast.net, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., www.grandhallstudio.com, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ; dahldance.com, babydahlmn417 at msn.com 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, * http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com*, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, v at vjw.biz; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. www.usadancesouthdakota.org 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. COLORADO: 1. Denver: The Turnverien is a venue for all the dance organizations. It has some kind of dance every night; 1570 Clarkson St., close to downtown; an elegant turn-of-the-century historic site, has been home to Denver's social dance clubs since its founding in 1918. 2. Denver: West Coast Swing, 2828 N.Speer Blvd. (3 blocks west of I-25), http://westcoastswingdenver.com 3. Denver: country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose. 4. Denver and Boulder: Arg. Tango - contact nickjones@ yahoo.com, 720-280-4403 ; Robert Skinner -skinner7797 at msn.com 5. Watkins: Lulu?s, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat. swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; (great Doggie Dude Ranch and O?Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins.) 6. Ft. Collins: The Sundance NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX: Ballroom Dance parties, two links to click on- 1. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid= 116231843154963511447.0004540d508c694ccab30&t=h&z=10 2. http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=i4k8f4r6pjn9rd1huoi 3o80ri8%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago DANCE CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, bryant100 at cox.net, Robert and Constance Bryant -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com -- Lynne Schulz ORGANIZER ON DUTY (will help de-clutter/beautify your home/office, stage your home for sale, organize an event) 1/2 hr. free consultation lmsdance at gmail.com,ph.952.545.2989, 612.940.4981 author of Buenos Aires Tips by Lynne -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Desired beverages (There's a walk-in cooler to keep food/drinks cold.) ?????????????????????? The Club provides coffee, plates, eating utensils and napkins. There's dancing....The pavilion has a smooth concrete floor. ???????????????????????????Bring or wear appropriate shoes (tennis shoes will work) ?????????????????????????? DJ music provided by Loren Greenberg ? For directions, print out a map from our website:? www.mnwestcoastswingdanceclub.com ????? See you at Phalen Park! Dorothy ????? See you at Phalen Park! Dorothy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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SWING-VARIETY with BELLAGALA BIG BAND at Vic Volare?s new show (every Tue. thru Sep.) at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (494 and Nicollet), 7:30?10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, great food, bar, free parking ,$5 cover. ?Vic is a wonderful vocalist and leads his own seven-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs around Twin Cities??, www.vicvolare.com. *(Bellagala is wonderful, and I have had two other people tell me this is great, so I hope to see you there later tonight. - Lynne) * 2. SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of CAFE ACCORDION ORCHESTRA, 6-9pm,at Loring Pasta Bar, (a lovely restaurant) corner of 4th St. S.E. and 14th Av. S.E. in Dinkytown right off Univ. Av. at U of MN. You could even get to both places if you start early! Please read through "Lynne's Dance News" carefully each week for these new events that pop up at www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm. It is updated each Wed. afternoon. Please tell your friends and new dancers about it. Also, two more great events: Sparkle Dance Party on Sun., Oct. 4 (www.usdadance-mn.org) Minnesota Madness is Sat., Oct. 24 (www.minnesotamadness.com) or see my newsletter for details. -- Lynne Schulz ORGANIZER ON DUTY (will help de-clutter/beautify your home/office, stage your home for sale, organize an event) 1/2 hr. free consultation lmsdance at gmail.com,ph.952.545.2989, 612.940.4981 author of *Buenos Aires Tips by Lynne* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lmsdance at gmail.com Wed Sep 2 14:32:01 2009 From: lmsdance at gmail.com (Lynne Schulz) Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:32:01 -0500 Subject: [MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Sep. 2-8, 2009 Message-ID: <369570920909021132v60b34cay12a979b7234fab2a@mail.gmail.com> *If there are images in this attachment, they will not be displayed.* Download the original attachment Please read this first page even if you can?t go dancing. LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Sep. 2 - 8, 2009 FOR A BETTER FORMAT of this newsletter, CLICK ON this link - http://www.jmnelson.com/lynne.htm ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS for venues/clubs/studios/instructors are in the Address Book. SUBSCRIPTIONS: E-mailed each Wed. afternoon. Send full name, address, zip, ph. # to lmsdance at gmail.com. Unsubscribe here also. DEADLINE: Tuesdays, 5 pm. Send news in concise blurbs as used below. Please tell dance venue owners. AUTHOR: Lynne Schulz has compiled the info. from many sources. WEBMASTER and designer: Mike Nelson; please thank him at jmnelson at cloudnet.com DONATIONS for the support of this newsletter are appreciated to 8030 W. 25thSt., St. Louis Pk MN 55426 *-------------------------------------------------* *GENERAL NEWS* DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to Naideen Engle for her monetary gift. GREAT EVENT ON TUESDAYS!! SWING-BALLROOM DANCING with BELLAGALA BIG BAND with Vic Volare, an awesome vocalist, at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (on 494), 7:30-10 pm; $5, ballroom with wood floor, bar, parking lot. Vic sings Sinatra, Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr., Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, ? Bellagala is outstanding, ? plays correct tempo music?led by saxophonist Don George. BALLROOM PARTY ON SUN., SEP. 6 with Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra with great vocalist, Charmin Michelle, at Madden's Resort, 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, MN 56401, 218-829-2811 , toll free 800-233-2934 , 8 - 12 pm with lesson at 7 pm, $10, food and drink available; also culminates Dancer's Studio dance camp held Sep. 4-7 , $1000+ (call 651.641.0777); lesson before the dance and dance demonstrations provided by Dancer's Studio. DISCO PARTY on Fri., Sep. 4 at Classic, so get a 70?s disco outfit ready for dancing/costume contest. FREE DANCE MUSIC AT MN STATE FAIR - Smooth cement is now the floor at the Intl. Bazaar; area has been remodeled. Make a schedule and you will be able to dance all day long instead of wandering around aimlessly. See insert Aug. 23 Star Tribune, www.startribune.com or www.mnstatefair.org/pages/free_stage.html MEN/LEADERS NEEDED for Arg. Tango Class at U of MN, take the class for 1 credit; starts Wed., Sep. 9, meets Mon. and Wed. 5- 6:15 pm; contact Jessica Crary at (612) 624.1581, crar0009 at tc.umn.edu. BALLROOM BASICS start at Maplewood Comm. Center, Sundays: Sep. 13-Oct. 18. 5-6pm , taught by James and Tricia Wood; contact Neil Breneman atneil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us DON?T BE SHY! ENTER MINNESOTA MADNESS Informal Dance Event on Sat., Oct. 24, at Shakopee Ballroom, just 25 min. from Mpls., dance and get written suggestions by judges; lots of fun Jack n Jill (random partner) events which were a real hoot last year; good practice for future competitions, costumes/choreographed routines not necessary, just dance lead and follow to your favorite dances; hosts Nathan Daniels and Scott Anderson, registration forms at http://www.minnesotamadness.com, nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 ; spectators also welcome!. NEW! SUNSET SPARKLE DANCE PARTY, Sun.,Oct. 4, at Lafayette Club, first 50 people who buy tickets will be eligible for special prizes-Celebrity Dance Shoes and a boat cruise will be given away (see below); men and women *add sparkle *to formal or semi-formal attire, hors d?oeuvres; great correct tempo dance music by Pete Maki and Joyce Thompson, write checks of $35 to USADanceMN, send to c/o Jackie Dalton, P.O. Box 1857, Mtka., MN 55345 www.usadance-mn.org HALLOWEEN DISCO BOAT CRUISE, Sat.,Oct. l7: Enjoy the view of autumn colors on St Croix River, fantastic buffet menu, dance lessons by instructor Tom Larson, best dressed award for disco and Halloween costume, reserv.65l.436.8883 or www.AftonHouseInn.com or www.MyDanceRetreats.com HOUSECLEANING, SEWING, CATERING: Sue Trussel, 952.512.0806. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Joyce Hagensick, Diane Hillbrant, Diane Schletz, Andy Trawick *---------------------------------------------* *WEDNESDAY, SEP. 2 * POLKA-OLD TYME PARTY to Country Polkateers at Medina, 1 - 4 pm. NEW! WC SWING (INTERM. LEVEL) class taught by Lynette and Randy Mahowald, 6:45 pm, at Camerons? home, 7227 Morgan Av, Richfield, Lynette and Randy at 952.215-1462 . NEW! CLASSES by Lois Donnay: 7 pmWC Swing, 8 pm Salsa , 9 pm Nightclub 2-step, 5 weeks; $50 adv., $12 per class. Preregistration is encouraged! 612-822-8436 . Held at Old Arizona, 2821 Nicollet Ave S. WC SWING SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Jay Larson, 8 pm. BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, co. 2-step lesson by DJ Bob Wood at 7:45 pm, $5, do not bring in water bottles; buy beverages/food. SWNG-COUNTRY-OLD TYME by DADDY SQUEEZE 8:30-10:30pm at Dunn Brothers Coffee; Dan, Gary Powell (Hawaiian guitar), Dave Furniss (banjo and guitar), and Corey Mohan (ukulele and musical saw), 1569 Grand Ave in St. Paul., 651.698.0618, http://www.dunnbrosgrand.com/music. SWING-LATIN to Swanee Beach at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm- Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, call to confirm, soleman at solemankrebs.com . SWING-RUMBA live music choices: 1. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15. 2. Wolverines Jazz Trio at Hell?s Kitchen at 8 pm.. 3. Stockcar Named Desire at Narrows, 8:30 pm. 4. Lisa Wenger at Whiskey Junction, 8:30 pm. 5. Also live music at MN Music Caf? and Famous Dave?s. EC SWING choices: 1. Davina and Vagabonds at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm. 2. Casablanca Orchestra at Redstone in Eden Prairie, 9 pm. ARG. TANGO CLASSES at Social Dance Studio by Sabine and Eric : NEW TIME for Foundations 1 is 6 pm, Foundations 2 at 7 pm; interm./adv. combinations at 8:15 by Sabine and Eli. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale with Jody, 7:30 pm, $7. SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites *--------------------------------------------------------* *THURSDAY, SEP. 3* MN STATE FAIR free band music: Rod Cerar Orchestra in Ramberg, BLT Band at DNR Stage, others at Intl. Bazaar, at L.L. Bandshell, at Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, www.slippersdance.com. FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm. AMER. TANGO SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Paul Botes, 8 pm. CLASSES THAT YOU NEED: at Tropical 6:00pm Bolero, 7:00pm Viennese Waltz SWING-LATIN to Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30 WC SWING classes: 1. basics start at B?Dale by Diane and Skip Schletz, 7:15 pm. 2. Interm./silver level at Tropical, 6 pm. WC SWING-RUMBA choices: 1. Who NU Band at School 2 in Chanhassen, 6 - 10 pm. 2. Alex Rossi Band at Bunkers 3. Jelly Bean and the Routine at Famous Dave, 8 pm, $5 EC and WC SWING to Mr. Rolls at Eagles, 8 pm, $5. EC SWING-LINDY PARTIES: 1. Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month 2. Moonlight Serenaders Swing Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7. 3. Davina and the Vagabonds at Picosa, 9 pm; free lesson at 8 pm by North Star Studio COUNTRY-SWING choices: 1. at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harm. Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; www.centerforharmoniousliving.com 2. three live bands at Lee?s, 9:30-11:30, $5. ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. interm. class at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. followers? technique class at Donnay, 7 pm; 3. advanced class with permission at Donnay, 8 pm CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm. SALSA CLASSES: see websites of studios. SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at MN Music Caf? at 9 pm; 2. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm. IRVINE, CA: IDSF Adjudicators(judges) Congress, www.usadance.org *---------------------------------------* *FRIDAY, SEP 4 (a 1**st** Fri. and the start of Labor Day Weekend)* MN STATE FAIR free band music: in Ramberg, at DNR Stage, Intl. Bazaar, L.L. Bandshell, Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTIES: 1. Zuhrah Center with Impromtues Band, sponsored by Masquers, free lessons 6:15-7pm, hors d'oeuvres 7pm; music 7:30-11:00pm, coffee and dessert 10pm;$15, 2540 Park Av. Minneapolis, Mn.55404, John Kjellander, 952.854-8138. 2. Ballroom Bash at Cinema, Amer. tango and cha cha lessons at 7 pm, music 8-11 pm. 4. Cheek to Cheek, samba lesson at 7:30 pm, dancing 8:30-10:30. 5 . Dancers Studio, 9 - 10 pm for $15, paid lessons prior from 7 - 9 pm for $15 each. 6 . Winterset Club - call Ernie at 952-894-1424 . BALLROOM-DISCO PARTY at Classic, dress in your 70's best, costume contest, bring friends and family, 8 pm to 9:45pm, $10 for party only, $15 per person for 7:10PM group class and party. WC SWING-COUNTRY-VARIETY PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm - 12, DJ Skip Schletz. WC SWING-EC SWING live music choices: 1. Lisa Wenger at Neumann?s, 9 pm, free. 2. The Retractions at Schooner, 8:30 pm. 3. See other choices at www.go4dancer.com COUNTRY 2-STEP AND SWING: Front Porch...Pigs and others at Eagles Club, 8 pm + SWING-FREESTYLE choices: 1. Jonah and the Whales at Blue Fox, 9:30 pm. 2. White Sidewalls at Casa Vieja, 2176 7th St., St. Paul 55116, 651.695.8206 , 9 pm- 1 , $8. CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio, 8 - 11 pm, lesson at 7 pm, $10 SALSA-LATIN live music choices: 1. Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1 am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; 2. Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA AL REVES at Oddfellows, 9:30-1, ladies/followers? choice; dancers may also switch roles if mutually agreed upon; $7/$5, (practica 9pm: women practice leading with each other, men practice leading each other); hosts: Katie, Lindsay, Karen, Colleen, and Alix INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - class BY Sandy Lipsky, $7/5. POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this rhythm) choices: 1. Nye?s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av. 55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147. BRAINERD, MN: DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio. RED WING, MN: SWING, check at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711, http://thenortonsrestaurant.com ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse SIOUX FALLS, SD: LATIN NITE at DANCE Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, Latin & Ballroom Variety, Tango Basics Lesson at 7:30, dance 8-10:30pm, $10, confirm at http://www.askmetodance5678.com *---------------------------------------------* *SATURDAY, SEP. 5 *(a 1st Sat. ,part of Labor Day Weekend) (see two sections below) *DAYTIME:* MN WC SWING CLUB PICNIC AND DANCE PARTY open to all at Phalen Park Pavilion (south kitchen), St. Paul, see map at www.mnwestcoastswingdanceclub.com, 11am to 2:30 pm, potluck at noon, so bring a dish and serving utensil, there is a walk-in cooler, Club provides coffee/plates/eating utensils/Napkins, roofed pavilion, meet rain or shine, smooth concrete dance floor., DJ music by Loren Greenberg. MN STATE FAIR, free band music at Intl. Bazaar, in Ramberg, at L.L. Bandshell, at DNR Stage, at Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay?s, 10 am. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 - 12:30 pm. DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612.799.4147. Private lessons available. INTL. STANDARD CLASS: rumba by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm. BRAINERD, MN: DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio, *SAT. EVENING:* BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical; 7:10 - beg. Amer. tango lesson, 8pm interm. Amer. tango lesson, 8:30-11:00pm DJ music; $10, or $8 with dance club card COUNTRY TWO-STEP AND WC SWING PARTY at Starks, cha cha lesson at 7:45 by DJ Bob Wood, dancing 8 - 12, $5, ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9- 1 pm, $8, snacks included, by David Rost. WC SWING-VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to midnight, DJ music. SWING AND RUMBA choices: 1.The Retractions at McMahon?s at 9 pm. 2. Soul Tight Committee at Applewood Grill in Burnsville, 8:30 pm. 3. Tom Bentz Band at Neumann?s, 9 - 1. SWING-LINDY PARTY with Nujazz Band and Katie Gearty at Tapestry, 8:30 - 12:30, lesson at 7:30, SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY to The Classics (70's - 90's music) at Medina, a HavinaBall event, country 2-step lesson by Barb and Larry at 7:30, dancing 8:30-12:30, $12; can meet at Robert's Restaurant at 6 pm for dinner, RSVP to havinaball at comcast.net or call 651.493.9658 DANCING MAY BE POSSIBLE at 6:30pm to Druh? Tr?va with SlovCzech Trio *(*World Music/Bluegrass) at Lake Harriet Bandshell, cement floor. CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to confirm. SALSA - LATIN with Salsabrosa Band at MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CAFE (12500 Nicollet Av.,Burnsville 55337, (take 77 south as there is construction on 35W), lesson 10p by Social Dance Studio staff, music 10:15p - 1 am, $5, www.medcruisecafe.com, call to confirm. SALSA-LATIN: Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm. SPICER, MN: WC SWING to Lamont Cranston at Melvin's, 159 Lake Av , 56288, 320.796-2195, 5 - 9 pm. STILLWATER: check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7, www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com , 320-251-0601 BRAINERD, MN: DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio, DULUTH, MN: SWING-LATIN at Club Saratoga, Canal Park, 3- 7 pm, only dancing in the aisles. ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse; 3. ARG . TANGO MILONGA ,see www.tangosocietyofrochester.org AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. Also check www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices *----------------------------------------* *SUNDAY, SEP. 6 **(a 1**st** Sun. and part of Labor Day Weekend)* *PILES OF PAPERS?? CLUTTER? ?Can?t find your things? No space? Get help to organize/use your space efficiently, beautify/prepare your home for sale, organize an event. Free ? hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, *lmsdance at gmail.com *DAYTIME:* *FREE BALLROOM PARTY to Dick Macko Band at Medina*, 1:30-5:30 pm, Joe ___ ?s birthday party MN STATE FAIR, free band music at Intl. Bazaar, in Ramberg, at L.L. Bandshell, at DNR Stage, at Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH with WE3 Band at Famous Dave?s, 10 am - 2 pm, brunch is $16.95 or order off the menu, small cement dance floor. WC AND EC SWING BLUES BANDS at Famous Daves, 4:30-7:30 pm. CAJUN-COUNTRY-SWING to Twin City Playboys at Farmers? Market, 43rd & Nicollet Av. S. Mpls 55409, 612.767.7766 , 10 am. SWING -COUNTRY to The Nite Owls (940s Swing/Tennessee Rag/Folk) at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 2 pm, cement floor. COUNTRY-SWING at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band; POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe. BRAINERD, MN: DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio IOWA CITY, IA: ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by renown Helen ?LaVikinga? from Buenos Aires, Sep. 6-13. Get schedule from Nora Garda, (319) 400.4695 , openmindedmilonga at gmail.com or Valerie Williams at v at vjw.biz *EVENING:* NEW! BALLROOM PARTY with Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra with great vocalist, Charmin Michelle, at Madden's Resort, 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, MN 56401, 218-829-2811 , toll free 800-233-2934 , $10, food and drink available, also culminates the Dancer's Studio dance camp(call 651.641.0777), so lesson prior and dance demo during party. WC SWING PARTY by Rebels at Social Dance Studio, 7 - 10:30 pm, free lesson at 6:30 taught by Liz & Bob music from 7:00 - 10:00 pm by Guest DJ: Skip Schletz, $7 / $11. WC SWING-EC SWING choices: 1. Dr. Mambo?s Combo at Bunkers, $6. 2. blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm 3. Paul Mayasich and others at VFW, 4496 S. Lake Av., White Bear Lake, 651-426-4944 4. Joe Juliano and SoulSurreal at Mn Music Caf?. SWING-FREESTYLE to Rockin Hollywoods at Mancini?s, 7 - 9 pm for Mancini?s Anniversary. COUNTRY-SWING to Bobby Vandell at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm. CAJUN to Cajun Hot Soles at Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm. ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora Tango Orchestra at Loring Pasta Bar, 6 til 10 pm; supper menu. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, George Ehrenberg with Cecil?s Harp, 1ST Sundays 6-9 pm, $6, other Sundays start at 7 pm. IRISH CEILI at Eagles, confirm at lomamor.org *-------------------------------------------------* *MONDAY, SEP. 7 - LABOR DAY * CLOSED TODAY: Cinema Ballroom, Classic Ballroom, Medina Ballroom BALLROOM PARTY AND 45 MIN. CLASSES at Tropical: 3:00pm Beg. & Int. Waltz, 4pm Beg. & Int. Swing, 5 pm Beg. & Int. Amer. tango, 6pm Beg. & Int. Salsa, 7-10pm Dance Party, $20 day pass (workshops & dance), $10 dance party only, $5 food 6-8pm (BBQ sandwich, chips, cake); $1 pop, water, coffee, lemonade MN STATE FAIR, free band music at Intl. Bazaar, in Ramberg, at L.L. Bandshell, at DNR Stage, at Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org BALLROOM CLASSES, interm./silver level, at Tropical Ballroom, 6 pm - waltz/foxtrot, 7 pm - Amer.tango, call to confirm. BOLERO CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio,6 pm RUMBA CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. CANCELLED: CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard?s: 7 pm -basic, 8 pm - interm. CANCELLED: BALLROOM , interm./silver/intl. standard at Cinema at 7 pm and 8 pm. VARIETY DANCING to country/swing music at 8:30 pm at Lee's, call to confirm. WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior, call to confirm. WC AND EC SWING choices: 1. Stockcar Named Desire at Famous Dave, 8 pm. 2. Dr. Mambo?s Combo at Bunkers. 3. Acme Jazz Co. at OGaras. SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on 65north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL at Minnehaha Falls Park, 2 pm until whenever. SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, www.aquampls.com/tour.html; 2. Epic, 110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 (call both of these to confirm) ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8,call to confirm. ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 call to confirm.. SQUARE DANCING at Eagles, 7:30-10:30 pm, call to confirm. IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free IOWA CITY, IA: ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by renown Helen ?LaVikinga? from Buenos Aires, Sep. 6-13. Get schedule from Nora Garda, (319) 400.4695 , openmindedmilonga at gmail.com or Valerie Williams at v at vjw.biz *------------------------------------* *TUESDAY, SEP. 8* SWING-FOXTROT with BELLAGALA BIG BAND at Vic Volare?s new show (every Tue. thru Sep.) at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (494 and Nicollet), 7:30-10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, great food, bar, free parking, $5 cover. ?Vic is a wonderful vocalist and leads his own seven-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs around Twin Cities??, www.vicvolare.com. SWING-LATIN DANCING to CAFE ACCORDION ORCHESTRA bistro music, 6-9pm,at Loring Pasta Bar, corner of 4th St. S.E. and 14th Av. S.E. in Dinkytown right off Univ. Av. at U of MN. AFTERNOON BALLROOM PARTY at Medina with Julie Lee Band, 1 - 4 pm WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg. VIENNESE WALTZ, SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Donna Edelstein, 8 pm. BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club in Medina Ballroom, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 (has anyone been to this and can report??) WC SWING CLASSES: 1. Interm. series class by Rebels continues: Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22 - 7-8:30 pm by Loel B. & Caroline O., $45/$55, memberships are $25, register 15 min. early, not a drop-in class. 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios WC SWING live music 1. Who Nu Band at MN Music Caf?, 7 - 11 pm. 2. Paul Mayasich and others at Hollihan?s, 7:30-11:30 pm. 3. JayBee and the Routine at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm. SWING to Stan Bann Big Band at OGaras. ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. class at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; 2. Interm. class at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 3. Milonga Martes Party at Donnay?s, 9:30-12, potluck or $3. 4. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 5. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 . SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm. SALSA-LATIN at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5. SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each, call to confirm. ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm. ADV. INTL. CLASS at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30, $6/4. IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING , www.lomamor.org MAHTOMEDI, MN: SWING LESSON AND BLUES JAM at The Dugout, 96 Mahtomedi Av., 55115, every Tue., EC swing class at 6:30 by John Shearer and Julie, live blues jam hosted by Curtis and the Kicks 8 -11 pm, free, call John 651.247.8133 *-----------------------------------------------* *COMING ATTRACTIONS* Sep. 11 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Tropical : Learn how to hear music, lead-and-follow rules, basic footwork to a few popular dances, watch demos, $30 per person, includes coffee & cookies, carry in a clean pair of shoes. Sep. 11 - BALLROOM PARTY w/CHRIS KALOGERSON BAND at RETRO, Cha Cha lessons at 7:30. Sep. 11 - FINNISH GUEST MUSICIAN extraordinaire Arto Jarvela on fiddle and nyckelharpa with Finn Hall Band at Kramarczuks. Sep. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at Tropical, 7:30pm WC Swing lesson Sep. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY by Aqua Gliders at St. Richard?s. Sep. 12 - DANCING WITH THE STARS, Ch.5. Donny Osmond, Kathy Ireland, Tom DeLay are some of the competitors. Sep. 13 - CUMBIA WORKSHOP AND PRACTICE TIME at Retro Sep. 13 - BALLROOM LESSONS start at Maplewood Comm. Ctr. Sep. 15 - DEADLINE for $200 discount for NDB in Orlando. See below. Sep. 17-20 - WC SWING COMP., Airport Renaissance, 9801 Natural Bridge, St Louis, MO, http://www.meetmeinstlouissdc.com/; SDS has a group going, please drop off your registration form and check (made to MMISL & event pass/comp fees) at SDS and leave it for Niko Salgado, niko at socialdancestudio.com Sep. 18-27 - NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK Sep. 18 - BALLROM PARTY with Kico Rangel Band at Retro. Sep. 18 - Echoes of Elvis at Medina. Sep. 18 - MILONGA IN ROCHESTER at Doubletree Hotel, formal affair, 8:30 pm - 1 am; formal attire required, http://tangosocietyofrochester.com Sep. 18 - SIOUX FALLS, SD: BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at DANCE Ballroom Sep. 19 - RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS, live music, 63rd and Portland. Sep. 19 - DEADLINE to register for Tropical Ballroom?s Showcase on Oct. 3 Sep. 19 - BALLROOM DOUBLE DANCE by USADanceMN at Retro. Sep. 19 - ARG.TANGO MILONGA, a CD release party for Mandragora, at Four Seasons. Sep. 19 - SIOUX FALLS, SD: BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at KC Hall on Summit Av. Sep.19 - SWING PARTY with Roseville Big Band, Hangar #3 Fleming Field, 310 Airport Rd., So. St. Paul, MN 55075 Sep. 20 - WC SWING PARTY by Rebels 7 - 10:30 pm, no free lesson during school year. Sep. 21 - BALLROOM PERFORMANCE at Mall of America by USADanceMN. Sep. 24 - BALLROOM, COUNTRY- OLDE TYME by Julie Lee and her White Rose Band, 1-4pm, $7, includes coffee & cookies during break. Sep. 25 - BALLROOM PARTY at Retro with Kico Rangel Band Sep. 25 - COUNTRY-SWING PARTY at Tropical, 7:30line dance lesson, 8pm Nightclub 2-Step lesson 8:30-11pm Dancing Sep. 25 - BIG VARIETY DANCE SHOW, ?The Production,? at Cinema Ballroom, 7:30 pm. Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general dancing, appetizers. Sep. 26 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA, 9 pm until 1 am. Sep. 26 - REBELS SHOE-SHOPPING, get discount at Celebrity Shoes, 11 am-1 pm. Sep. 26 - BENEFIT CAR RALLY for Florencia Taccetti in Wisconsin. Sep. 27 - MERENGUE AND HIP MOTION WORKSHOP AND PRACTICE PARTY at Retro. Oct. 2-4 - SVING DU NORD swing workshops nd parties at Tapestry Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 -11pm, $15 adv./$20 at door/$10 for dance-only 8-11pm. Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Oct. 3 & 4 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN: USA Dance Heartland Classic, www.indy.usadance.org, rog at avisent.com, ph.: 317.679.0752 Oct. 23 - 26 - ARG. TANGO: Daniela and Luis's tango workshop has moved back two weeks. Oct. 23-25 - INTERNATIONAL DANCING EVENT at Tapestry. Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS (informal dance competition - lots of fun), nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 . Oct. 24 - WC SWING MASQUERADE PARTY by TC Rebels. Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, www.time4tango.com Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, bryantcruises.com Nov. 28 - ALLIANCE DANCE PARTY supported by all studios and ballrooms. Dec. 4-6 - ALL WRAPPED UP Dance Show by MN PerformDance Productions at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre. Dec. 30-Jan. 3 -New Year's Day Ball (NDB) at The Florida Hotel in Orlando ,FL; Gherman Mustuc and Iveta Lukosiute 2008 World Prof. Ten-Dance Champions perform;, dance camp, New Year's Eve Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport - Pro/Am and Am/Am Competition, www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/ndbfor New Year?s Week - WC SWING EVENT in Palm Springs, CA: register to win a weekend pass to the New Year?s Dance, www.peoplewhodance.net Jan. 9 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, thesnowballcomp at msn.comp, 612.910.2690 April 9-11 - BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show, Southern Theatre. BALLROOM NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - Aug. 14, Sep. 26, Oct, 3, Oct. 24, Feb. 20 - see www.usadance.org 2010 DANCE COMPETITIONS in Italy and Spain, see http://web.tiscali.it/fordancers2005/ and e-mail dancespain2010 at tiscali.it *-----------------------------------------------* *DANCING ADDRESS BOOK * (revised Aug. 26,?09; check all 6 sections below) *VENUES:* APPLEWOOD RUSTIC GRILL, 1996 Cliff Rd, Burnsville, MN?, 952.736-7777, http://applewoodrusticgrille.net B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .) BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , www.bluefoxgrill.com BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 . BUNKERS, 706 Washington Av. N., downtown Mpls., 612.338.8188 CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 , info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster. CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com. CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314 . COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com, Tony Karadzhov COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , www.centerforharmoniousliving.com, Mike Ruskin. DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , dancinonbroadway.com DEAN?S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 . ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , www.ERVdancestudio.com ; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, ticobaila at yahoo.com, 612-240-9053 (mobile) FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls.55408, 612-822-9900 FLOYD?S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , www.floydsbar.com FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 . FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side. HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 HELL?S KITCHEN, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/index.html HOLLIHANS?S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 . JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian below LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,. LORD FLETCHER?S, 3746 Sunset Dr., Spring Lake Park, MN, 952.471.8513 LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 MAINSTREET BAR AND GRILL, 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 952.938.2400. MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 . MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 . McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394) MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1 NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 . ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 . ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass. POV?s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110 PATRICK?S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois REDSTONE, 8000 Eden Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55346, 952.903.9500 RENE?S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, www.renedance.com, peterskk at hotmail.com RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com, info at onyourtoes.org SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463, www.schoolofthewise.net SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 . SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 . SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, www.slippersdance.com, Julie at slippersdance.com, 612-598-5355 SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ? mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; info at socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs and Niko Salgado also teach here SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 . STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , starks-saloon.com ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 . TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , tapestryfolkdance.org, staff at tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here. 331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 . TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , info at tropicalballroom.com owned by James and Tricia Wood. 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14. TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 . WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404 --------------------------------------------- OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html *---------------------------------------------* *ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:* BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS: Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -javier.bucher at gmail.com, 612-331-5618 Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , mndance.com. El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , mtidan at excite.com Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 . Ibes, Sabine- www.tangoandi.com; sabine at tangoandi.com, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema. Lee, Steve - tctango at gmail.com, ph.612.729.5306 Li, Eric - ericli1016 at gmail.com, ph. 612.578.6293 Salgado, Niko - xonovik at gmail.com, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio Taccetti, Florencia - tango at florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons Tuttila, Ralph - raulit at msn.com, 651-578-0156 MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com, info at mandragoratango.com, Bob 612-722-2554 TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349 . TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com *BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE *- 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from lmsdance at gmail.com BUENOS AIRES, ARG: tango at florenciataccetti.com, lois at mndance.com, lmsdance at gmail.com *-----------------------------------------------* *SALSA ADDRESSES *(see others in Venues section) AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , www.aquampls.com/tour.html DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E. RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com. THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls. INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter. INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com or any dance studio. *-----------------------------------------------* *INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):* BALLROOM: ANDERSON, Scott - www.megamarc.com, 612-816-4446 , megamarc at frontiernet.net BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com, committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429 KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747 OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom) STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969 WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 . Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at usadance-mn.org. ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program). BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson. BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12. EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info at pazazdance.com; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com WC SWING: Social Dance Studio; www.ericabergswing.com; also contact TCRebels.com COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223 LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or (612) 799-7393 MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us. ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 . *--------------------------------------------------* *CLUBS:* AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time. CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net, 612-600-5129 . CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com 612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434 CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com. FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658 . LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 . LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org, info at lindenhillsdancingclub.org, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410. LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM , P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy 612-788-4272 . PAZAZDANCE.COM , 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons. REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info at tcrebels.com, 952-941-0906 , 612-823-0397 , several instructors available SAT (Singles All Together) lessons - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : Mon. class at Lenox- http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html Tuesday class at Medina - http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: http://www.tcscandinavian.org SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com; mnsquares at comcast.net, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth. TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in EC swing and Lindy Hop. TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info at tgisdances.com, 763-503-5444 . TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, www.touchofclassdances.com TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP info at meetup.com U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc at tc.umn.edu, 651-649-4505 . U of MN SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, salsa at umn.edu, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango at umn.edu USADANCE-MN.org, info at usadance-mn.org, inmyopinion at usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 . WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , ejfrankovich at q.com (meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 .) *------------------------------------------------* *REGIONAL:* BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance.org BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 . BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers at suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043. CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , www.MNDanceSportCenter.com ; MinnesotaDances.com; Tracy at mndancesportcenter.com, tracylwheinze at yahoo.com CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, djcds2 at mchsi.com, (320) 444-4489 DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton on Superior St., 218-733-5660 ; 3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 . ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jet? Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , tracypalmer at comcast.net, Tracy and Stuart Palmer FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley at viracon.com, 507-451-1426 FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., www.grandhallstudio.com, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 ) GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , lakesideballroom.org LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight) OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 . RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 2. Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 3. Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ;dahldance.com, babydahlmn417 at msn.com 4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. 5. Sonte?s or Avocado?s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month. http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com 6. Get Rochester info. from fgommels at rconnect.com. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home ST. CLOUD: 1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, * http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com*, http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , www.crossingsatcarnegie.com WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray. In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com. IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, v at vjw.biz; CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. www.askmetodance5678.com 2. www.usadancesouthdakota.org 3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/ 4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit 5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th. COLORADO: 1. Denver: The Turnverien is a venue for all the dance organizations. It has some kind of dance every night; 1570 Clarkson St., close to downtown; an elegant turn-of-the-century historic site, has been home to Denver's social dance clubs since its founding in 1918. 2. Denver: West Coast Swing, 2828 N.Speer Blvd. (3 blocks west of I-25), http://westcoastswingdenver.com 3. Denver: country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose. 4. Denver and Boulder: Arg. Tango - contact nickjones@ yahoo.com, 720-280-4403 ; Robert Skinner -skinner7797 at msn.com 5. Watkins: Lulu?s, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat. swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; (great Doggie Dude Ranch and O?Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins.) 6. Ft. Collins: The Sundance NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com, 425-917-1188 , donation requested. N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, bryant100 at cox.net, Robert and Constance Bryant -------------------------------------------------------------- -THE END Compiled by Lynne Schulz lmsdance at gmail.com -- Lynne Schulz ORGANIZER ON DUTY (will help de-clutter/beautify your home/office, stage your home for sale, organize an event) 1/2 hr. free consultation lmsdance at gmail.com,ph.952.545.2989, 612.940.4981 author of Buenos Aires Tips by Lynne -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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