[MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Aug. 19, 2009
Lynne Schulz
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Wed Aug 19 13:33:06 EDT 2009
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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 <http://www.aftonhouseinn.com/>or
www.MyDanceRetreats.com <http://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
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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 Café 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
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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 Café 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 Café, 225 N River
Street 55328 , 763-972-3399 , 7 pm, $10
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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
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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 ½ hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne
Schulz), 952.545.2989, lmsdance at gmail.com
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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 Café 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
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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
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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 <http://www.mndancesportcenter.com/>.
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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 Café 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 Café, 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, café..
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
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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/ndb<http://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.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
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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 <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 .
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 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
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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
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
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 .
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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
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: 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 ,
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
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