[MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 8-14
Lynne Schulz
lmsdance at gmail.com
Wed Jul 8 14:02:24 EDT 2009
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LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, July 8 - 14
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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 ½ 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.
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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, café.
4. Bluprint at MN Music Café
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/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.
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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 Café 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 Café, 9 pm-2, bring food shelf donation.
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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 Café; Ken
Valdez Band in Robert’s Café 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.
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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 CAFÉ 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 Café; 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
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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, café; 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 Café; 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.
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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 Café
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
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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 Café 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 Café, 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.
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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 - CAFÉ 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
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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 <http://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. ½ 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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<http://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 .
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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<http://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 .)
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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 <http://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: Jeté 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
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Compiled by
Lynne Schulz
lmsdance at gmail.com
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Lynne Schulz
lmsdance at gmail.com
ph.952.545.2989
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