[MNDancers] LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Sep. 2-8, 2009
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LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Sep. 2 - 8, 2009
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*GENERAL NEWS*
DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to Naideen Engle for her monetary gift.
GREAT EVENT ON TUESDAYS!! SWING-BALLROOM DANCING with BELLAGALA BIG BAND
with Vic Volare, an awesome vocalist, at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717
Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (on 494), 7:30-10 pm; $5, ballroom with wood
floor, bar, parking lot. Vic sings Sinatra, Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr.,
Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, … Bellagala is outstanding, … plays correct
tempo music…led by saxophonist Don George.
BALLROOM PARTY ON SUN., SEP. 6 with Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra with great
vocalist, Charmin Michelle, at Madden's Resort, 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula,
Brainerd, MN 56401, 218-829-2811 , toll free 800-233-2934 , 8 - 12 pm
with lesson at 7 pm, $10, food and drink available; also culminates Dancer's
Studio dance camp held Sep. 4-7 , $1000+ (call 651.641.0777); lesson before
the dance and dance demonstrations provided by Dancer's Studio.
DISCO PARTY on Fri., Sep. 4 at Classic, so get a 70‘s disco outfit ready for
dancing/costume contest.
FREE DANCE MUSIC AT MN STATE FAIR - Smooth cement is now the floor at the
Intl. Bazaar; area has been remodeled. Make a schedule and you will be able
to dance all day long instead of wandering around aimlessly. See insert
Aug. 23 Star Tribune, www.startribune.com or
www.mnstatefair.org/pages/free_stage.html
MEN/LEADERS NEEDED for Arg. Tango Class at U of MN, take the class for 1
credit; starts Wed., Sep. 9, meets Mon. and Wed. 5- 6:15 pm; contact Jessica
Crary at (612) 624.1581, crar0009 at tc.umn.edu.
BALLROOM BASICS start at Maplewood Comm. Center, Sundays: Sep. 13-Oct. 18.
5-6pm , taught by James and Tricia Wood; contact Neil Breneman
atneil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us
DON’T BE SHY! ENTER MINNESOTA MADNESS Informal Dance Event on Sat., Oct.
24, at Shakopee Ballroom, just 25 min. from Mpls., dance and get written
suggestions by judges; lots of fun Jack n Jill (random partner) events which
were a real hoot last year; good practice for future competitions,
costumes/choreographed routines not necessary, just dance lead and follow to
your favorite dances; hosts Nathan Daniels and Scott Anderson, registration
forms at http://www.minnesotamadness.com, nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 ,
612-816-4446 ; spectators also welcome!.
NEW! SUNSET SPARKLE DANCE PARTY, Sun.,Oct. 4, at Lafayette Club, first 50
people who buy tickets will be eligible for special prizes-Celebrity Dance
Shoes and a boat cruise will be given away (see below); men and women *add
sparkle *to formal or semi-formal attire, hors d’oeuvres; great correct
tempo dance music by Pete Maki and Joyce Thompson, write checks of $35 to
USADanceMN, send to c/o Jackie Dalton, P.O. Box 1857, Mtka., MN 55345
www.usadance-mn.org
HALLOWEEN DISCO BOAT CRUISE, Sat.,Oct. l7: Enjoy the view of autumn colors
on St Croix River, fantastic buffet menu, dance lessons by instructor Tom
Larson, best dressed award for disco and Halloween costume,
reserv.65l.436.8883 or www.AftonHouseInn.com <http://www.aftonhouseinn.com/>or
www.MyDanceRetreats.com <http://www.mydanceretreats.com/>
HOUSECLEANING, SEWING, CATERING: Sue Trussel, 952.512.0806.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Joyce Hagensick, Diane Hillbrant, Diane Schletz, Andy
Trawick
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*WEDNESDAY, SEP. 2 *
POLKA-OLD TYME PARTY to Country Polkateers at Medina, 1 - 4 pm.
NEW! WC SWING (INTERM. LEVEL) class taught by Lynette and Randy Mahowald,
6:45 pm, at Camerons’ home, 7227 Morgan Av, Richfield, Lynette and Randy at
952.215-1462 .
NEW! CLASSES by Lois Donnay: 7 pmWC Swing, 8 pm Salsa , 9 pm Nightclub
2-step, 5 weeks; $50 adv., $12 per class. Preregistration is encouraged!
612-822-8436 . Held at Old Arizona, 2821 Nicollet Ave S.
WC SWING SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Jay Larson, 8
pm.
BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6.
COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, co. 2-step lesson by DJ Bob Wood at
7:45 pm, $5, do not bring in water bottles; buy beverages/food.
SWNG-COUNTRY-OLD TYME by DADDY SQUEEZE 8:30-10:30pm at Dunn Brothers Coffee;
Dan, Gary Powell (Hawaiian guitar), Dave Furniss (banjo and guitar), and
Corey Mohan (ukulele and musical saw), 1569 Grand Ave in St. Paul.,
651.698.0618, http://www.dunnbrosgrand.com/music.<http://www.dunnbrosgrand.com/music>
SWING-LATIN to Swanee Beach at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm.
WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203
Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm- Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10,
612.968.4385, call to confirm, soleman at solemankrebs.com .
SWING-RUMBA live music choices:
1. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15.
2. Wolverines Jazz Trio at Hell‘s Kitchen at 8 pm..
3. Stockcar Named Desire at Narrows, 8:30 pm.
4. Lisa Wenger at Whiskey Junction, 8:30 pm.
5. Also live music at MN Music Café and Famous Dave’s.
EC SWING choices:
1. Davina and Vagabonds at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm.
2. Casablanca Orchestra at Redstone in Eden Prairie, 9 pm.
ARG. TANGO CLASSES at Social Dance Studio by Sabine and Eric : NEW TIME for
Foundations 1 is 6 pm, Foundations 2 at 7 pm; interm./adv. combinations at
8:15 by Sabine and Eli.
ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm.
LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale with Jody, 7:30 pm, $7.
SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios
have lessons, check websites
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*THURSDAY, SEP. 3*
MN STATE FAIR free band music: Rod Cerar Orchestra in Ramberg, BLT Band at
DNR Stage, others at Intl. Bazaar, at L.L. Bandshell, at Heritage Sq. Make a
schedule and you can dance all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org
BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm,
www.slippersdance.com.
FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm.
AMER. TANGO SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Paul
Botes, 8 pm.
CLASSES THAT YOU NEED: at Tropical 6:00pm Bolero, 7:00pm Viennese Waltz
SWING-LATIN to Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30
WC SWING classes:
1. basics start at B’Dale by Diane and Skip Schletz, 7:15 pm.
2. Interm./silver level at Tropical, 6 pm.
WC SWING-RUMBA choices:
1. Who NU Band at School 2 in Chanhassen, 6 - 10 pm.
2. Alex Rossi Band at Bunkers
3. Jelly Bean and the Routine at Famous Dave, 8 pm, $5
EC and WC SWING to Mr. Rolls at Eagles, 8 pm, $5.
EC SWING-LINDY PARTIES:
1. Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons
progress during month
2. Moonlight Serenaders Swing Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm,
(lesson 6:15 pm), $7.
3. Davina and the Vagabonds at Picosa, 9 pm; free lesson at 8 pm by North
Star Studio
COUNTRY-SWING choices:
1. at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harm. Living, 12201 Mtka.
Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson
by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; www.centerforharmoniousliving.com
2. three live bands at Lee’s, 9:30-11:30, $5.
ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. interm. class at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. followers’
technique class at Donnay, 7 pm; 3. advanced class with permission at
Donnay, 8 pm
CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm.
SALSA CLASSES: see websites of studios.
SALSA-LATIN (choices): 1. at MN Music 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.
IRVINE, CA: IDSF Adjudicators(judges) Congress, www.usadance.org
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*FRIDAY, SEP 4 (a 1**st** Fri. and the start of Labor Day Weekend)*
MN STATE FAIR free band music: in Ramberg, at DNR Stage, Intl. Bazaar, L.L.
Bandshell, Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance all day long,
http://www.mnstatefair.org
BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTIES:
1. Zuhrah Center with Impromtues Band, sponsored by Masquers, free lessons
6:15-7pm, hors d'oeuvres 7pm; music 7:30-11:00pm, coffee and dessert
10pm;$15, 2540 Park Av. Minneapolis, Mn.55404, John Kjellander,
952.854-8138.
2. Ballroom Bash at Cinema, Amer. tango and cha cha lessons at 7 pm, music
8-11 pm.
4. Cheek to Cheek, samba lesson at 7:30 pm, dancing 8:30-10:30.
5 . Dancers Studio, 9 - 10 pm for $15, paid lessons prior from 7 - 9 pm for
$15 each.
6 . Winterset Club - call Ernie at 952-894-1424 .
BALLROOM-DISCO PARTY at Classic, dress in your 70's best, costume contest,
bring friends and family, 8 pm to 9:45pm, $10 for party only, $15 per person
for 7:10PM group class and party.
WC SWING-COUNTRY-VARIETY PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm - 12, DJ Skip Schletz.
WC SWING-EC SWING live music choices:
1. Lisa Wenger at Neumann’s, 9 pm, free.
2. The Retractions at Schooner, 8:30 pm.
3. See other choices at www.go4dancer.com
COUNTRY 2-STEP AND SWING: Front Porch...Pigs and others at Eagles Club, 8 pm
+
SWING-FREESTYLE choices:
1. Jonah and the Whales at Blue Fox, 9:30 pm.
2. White Sidewalls at Casa Vieja, 2176 7th St., St. Paul
55116<http://www.casavieja-mn.com/map.htm>,
651.695.8206 , 9 pm- 1 , $8.
CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio, 8 - 11 pm, lesson at 7 pm, $10
SALSA-LATIN live music choices:
1. Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1 am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 ,
$10;
2. Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm.
ARG. TANGO MILONGA AL REVES at Oddfellows, 9:30-1, ladies/followers’
choice; dancers may also switch roles if mutually agreed upon; $7/$5,
(practica 9pm: women practice leading with each other, men practice leading
each other); hosts: Katie, Lindsay, Karen, Colleen, and Alix
INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - class BY
Sandy Lipsky, $7/5.
POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this rhythm) choices:
1. Nye’s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av. 55414, east side of river,
612-379-2021
2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm,
call to confirm
STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St.,
651.430.1147.
BRAINERD, MN: DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio.
RED WING, MN: SWING, check at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711,
http://thenortonsrestaurant.com
ROCHESTER (choices to check): somnusadance.org; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331
Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse
SIOUX FALLS, SD: LATIN NITE at DANCE Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge
Plaza, Latin & Ballroom Variety, Tango Basics Lesson at 7:30, dance
8-10:30pm, $10, confirm at http://www.askmetodance5678.com
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*SATURDAY, SEP. 5 *(a 1st Sat. ,part of Labor Day Weekend) (see two
sections below)
*DAYTIME:*
MN WC SWING CLUB PICNIC AND DANCE PARTY open to all at Phalen Park Pavilion
(south kitchen), St. Paul, see map at
www.mnwestcoastswingdanceclub.com<http://www.mnwestcozastswingdanceclub.com/>,
11am to 2:30 pm, potluck at noon, so bring a dish and serving utensil, there
is a walk-in cooler, Club provides coffee/plates/eating utensils/Napkins,
roofed pavilion, meet rain or shine, smooth concrete dance floor., DJ music
by Loren Greenberg.
MN STATE FAIR, free band music at Intl. Bazaar, in Ramberg, at L.L.
Bandshell, at DNR Stage, at Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance
all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org
ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay’s, 10 am.
ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 - 12:30 pm.
DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in
Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia
Olivier. Confirm/register at 612.799.4147. Private lessons available.
INTL. STANDARD CLASS: rumba by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm.
BRAINERD, MN: DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio,
*SAT. EVENING:*
BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical; 7:10 - beg. Amer. tango lesson, 8pm
interm. Amer. tango lesson, 8:30-11:00pm DJ music; $10, or $8 with dance
club card
COUNTRY TWO-STEP AND WC SWING PARTY at Starks, cha cha lesson at 7:45 by DJ
Bob Wood, dancing 8 - 12, $5,
ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9- 1 pm, $8, snacks included, by David
Rost.
WC SWING-VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to midnight, DJ music.
SWING AND RUMBA choices:
1.The Retractions at McMahon’s at 9 pm.
2. Soul Tight Committee at Applewood Grill in Burnsville, 8:30 pm.
3. Tom Bentz Band at Neumann’s, 9 - 1.
SWING-LINDY PARTY with Nujazz Band and Katie Gearty at Tapestry, 8:30 -
12:30, lesson at 7:30,
SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY to The Classics (70's - 90's music) at Medina, a
HavinaBall event, country 2-step lesson by Barb and Larry at 7:30, dancing
8:30-12:30, $12; can meet at Robert's Restaurant at 6 pm for dinner, RSVP to
havinaball at comcast.net or call 651.493.9658
DANCING MAY BE POSSIBLE at 6:30pm to Druhá Tráva with SlovCzech Trio *(*World
Music/Bluegrass) at Lake Harriet Bandshell, cement floor.
CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm.
SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to confirm.
SALSA - LATIN with Salsabrosa Band at MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CAFE (12500
Nicollet Av.,Burnsville 55337, (take 77 south as there is construction on
35W), lesson 10p by Social Dance Studio staff, music 10:15p - 1 am, $5,
www.medcruisecafe.com, call to confirm.
SALSA-LATIN: Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm.
SPICER, MN: WC SWING to Lamont Cranston at
Melvin's,<http://www.melvinsonthelake.com/> 159
Lake Av , 56288, 320.796-2195, 5 - 9 pm.
STILLWATER: check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147
ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7,
www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com <http://www.stcloudballroomdanceclub.com/>,
320-251-0601
BRAINERD, MN: DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio,
DULUTH, MN: SWING-LATIN at Club Saratoga, Canal Park, 3- 7 pm, only dancing
in the aisles.
ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - www.somnusadance.org
507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey
Roadhouse; 3. ARG . TANGO MILONGA ,see www.tangosocietyofrochester.org
AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. Also check
www.go4dancer.com and citypages.com and your local park for more choices
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*SUNDAY, SEP. 6 **(a 1**st** Sun. and part of Labor Day Weekend)*
*PILES OF PAPERS?? CLUTTER? ‘Can’t find your things? No space? Get help
to organize/use your space efficiently, beautify/prepare your home for sale,
organize an event. Free ½ hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne
Schulz), 952.545.2989, *lmsdance at gmail.com
*DAYTIME:*
*FREE BALLROOM PARTY to Dick Macko Band at Medina*, 1:30-5:30 pm, Joe ___ ‘s
birthday party
MN STATE FAIR, free band music at Intl. Bazaar, in Ramberg, at L.L.
Bandshell, at DNR Stage, at Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance
all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org
WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH with WE3 Band at Famous Dave’s, 10 am - 2
pm, brunch is $16.95 or order off the menu, small cement dance floor.
WC AND EC SWING BLUES BANDS at Famous Daves, 4:30-7:30 pm.
CAJUN-COUNTRY-SWING to Twin City Playboys at Farmers’ Market, 43rd &
Nicollet Av. S. Mpls 55409, 612.767.7766 , 10 am.
SWING -COUNTRY to The Nite Owls (940s Swing/Tennessee Rag/Folk) at Lake
Harriet Bandshell, 2 pm, cement floor.
COUNTRY-SWING at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band;
POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete
floor, roofed, cafe.
BRAINERD, MN: DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio
IOWA CITY, IA: ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by renown Helen “LaVikinga”
from Buenos Aires, Sep. 6-13. Get schedule from Nora Garda, (319) 400.4695 ,
openmindedmilonga at gmail.com or Valerie Williams at v at vjw.biz
*EVENING:*
NEW! BALLROOM PARTY with Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra with great vocalist,
Charmin Michelle, at Madden's Resort,
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, MN 56401, 218-829-2811 , toll free
800-233-2934 , $10, food and drink available, also culminates the
Dancer's Studio dance camp(call 651.641.0777), so lesson prior and dance
demo during party.
WC SWING PARTY by Rebels at Social Dance Studio, 7 - 10:30 pm, free lesson
at 6:30 taught by Liz & Bob
music from 7:00 - 10:00 pm by Guest DJ: Skip Schletz, $7 / $11.
WC SWING-EC SWING choices:
1. Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers, $6.
2. blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm
3. Paul Mayasich and others at VFW, 4496 S. Lake Av., White Bear Lake,
651-426-4944
4. Joe Juliano and SoulSurreal at Mn Music Café.
SWING-FREESTYLE to Rockin Hollywoods at Mancini’s, 7 - 9 pm for Mancini’s
Anniversary.
COUNTRY-SWING to Bobby Vandell at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm.
CAJUN to Cajun Hot Soles at Half Time Rec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm.
ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora Tango Orchestra at Loring Pasta Bar, 6 til
10 pm; supper menu.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, George Ehrenberg with Cecil‘s Harp,
1ST Sundays 6-9 pm, $6, other Sundays start at 7 pm.
IRISH CEILI at Eagles, confirm at lomamor.org
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*MONDAY, SEP. 7 - LABOR DAY *
CLOSED TODAY: Cinema Ballroom, Classic Ballroom, Medina Ballroom
BALLROOM PARTY AND 45 MIN. CLASSES at Tropical: 3:00pm Beg. & Int. Waltz,
4pm Beg. & Int. Swing, 5 pm Beg. & Int. Amer. tango, 6pm Beg. & Int. Salsa,
7-10pm Dance Party, $20 day pass (workshops & dance), $10 dance party only,
$5 food 6-8pm (BBQ sandwich, chips, cake); $1 pop, water, coffee, lemonade
MN STATE FAIR, free band music at Intl. Bazaar, in Ramberg, at L.L.
Bandshell, at DNR Stage, at Heritage Sq. Make a schedule and you can dance
all day long, http://www.mnstatefair.org
BALLROOM CLASSES, interm./silver level, at Tropical Ballroom, 6 pm -
waltz/foxtrot, 7 pm - Amer.tango, call to confirm.
BOLERO CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio,6 pm
RUMBA CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm.
CANCELLED: CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard‘s: 7 pm -basic, 8 pm -
interm.
CANCELLED: BALLROOM , interm./silver/intl. standard at Cinema at 7 pm and 8
pm.
VARIETY DANCING to country/swing music at 8:30 pm at Lee's, call to confirm.
WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior, call to
confirm.
WC AND EC SWING choices:
1. Stockcar Named Desire at Famous Dave, 8 pm.
2. Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers.
3. Acme Jazz Co. at OGaras.
SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on
65<http://www.povlitzkis.com/>north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd.,
Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110.
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL at Minnehaha Falls Park, 2 pm until whenever.
SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, www.aquampls.com/tour.html;
2. Epic, 110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 (call
both of these to confirm)
ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8,call to
confirm.
ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay
651-249-1433 call to confirm..
SQUARE DANCING at Eagles, 7:30-10:30 pm, call to confirm.
IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm
612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free
IOWA CITY, IA: ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by renown Helen “LaVikinga”
from Buenos Aires, Sep. 6-13. Get schedule from Nora Garda, (319) 400.4695 ,
openmindedmilonga at gmail.com or Valerie Williams at v at vjw.biz
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*TUESDAY, SEP. 8*
SWING-FOXTROT with BELLAGALA BIG BAND at Vic Volare’s new show (every Tue.
thru Sep.) at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423
(494 and Nicollet), 7:30-10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, great food, bar, free
parking, $5 cover. “Vic is a wonderful vocalist and leads his own
seven-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs around Twin Cities…”,
www.vicvolare.com.
SWING-LATIN DANCING to CAFE ACCORDION ORCHESTRA bistro music, 6-9pm,at
Loring Pasta Bar, corner of 4th St. S.E. and 14th Av. S.E. in Dinkytown
right off Univ. Av. at U of MN.
AFTERNOON BALLROOM PARTY at Medina with Julie Lee Band, 1 - 4 pm
WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less
in a pkg.
VIENNESE WALTZ, SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Donna
Edelstein, 8 pm.
BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club in Medina
Ballroom, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin.
SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale
St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, confirm at
pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687 (has anyone been to this and can report??)
WC SWING CLASSES:
1. Interm. series class by Rebels continues: Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22 - 7-8:30 pm
by Loel B. & Caroline O., $45/$55, memberships are $25, register 15 min.
early, not a drop-in class.
2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6;
3. Check websites of other studios
WC SWING live music
1. Who Nu Band at MN Music Café, 7 - 11 pm.
2. Paul Mayasich and others at Hollihan’s, 7:30-11:30 pm.
3. JayBee and the Routine at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm.
SWING to Stan Bann Big Band at OGaras.
ARG. TANGO choices:
1. beg. class at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door;
2. Interm. class at 8 pm at Old Arizona;
3. Milonga Martes Party at Donnay’s, 9:30-12, potluck or $3.
4. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at
FourSeasons;
5. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at
www.tc.umn.edu/~utango or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 .
SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm.
SALSA-LATIN at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm
music by Sensacion Latina, $5.
SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each, call to confirm.
ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm.
ADV. INTL. CLASS at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30, $6/4.
IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING , www.lomamor.org
MAHTOMEDI, MN: SWING LESSON AND BLUES JAM at The Dugout, 96 Mahtomedi Av.,
55115, every Tue., EC swing class at 6:30 by John Shearer and Julie, live
blues jam hosted by Curtis and the Kicks 8 -11 pm, free, call John
651.247.8133
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*COMING ATTRACTIONS*
Sep. 11 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Tropical : Learn how to hear music,
lead-and-follow rules, basic footwork to a few popular dances, watch demos,
$30 per person, includes coffee & cookies, carry in a clean pair of shoes.
Sep. 11 - BALLROOM PARTY w/CHRIS KALOGERSON BAND at RETRO, Cha Cha lessons
at 7:30.
Sep. 11 - FINNISH GUEST MUSICIAN extraordinaire Arto Jarvela on fiddle and
nyckelharpa with Finn Hall Band at Kramarczuks.
Sep. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at Tropical, 7:30pm WC
Swing lesson
Sep. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY by Aqua Gliders at St. Richard’s.
Sep. 12 - DANCING WITH THE STARS, Ch.5. Donny Osmond, Kathy Ireland, Tom
DeLay are some of the competitors.
Sep. 13 - CUMBIA WORKSHOP AND PRACTICE TIME at Retro
Sep. 13 - BALLROOM LESSONS start at Maplewood Comm. Ctr.
Sep. 15 - DEADLINE for $200 discount for NDB in Orlando. See below.
Sep. 17-20 - WC SWING COMP., Airport Renaissance, 9801 Natural Bridge, St
Louis, MO, http://www.meetmeinstlouissdc.com/; SDS has a group going,
please drop off your registration form and check (made to MMISL & event
pass/comp fees) at SDS and leave it for Niko Salgado,
niko at socialdancestudio.com
Sep. 18-27 - NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK
Sep. 18 - BALLROM PARTY with Kico Rangel Band at Retro.
Sep. 18 - Echoes of Elvis at Medina.
Sep. 18 - MILONGA IN ROCHESTER at Doubletree Hotel, formal affair, 8:30 pm -
1 am; formal attire required, http://tangosocietyofrochester.com
Sep. 18 - SIOUX FALLS, SD: BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at DANCE Ballroom
Sep. 19 - RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS, live music, 63rd and Portland.
Sep. 19 - DEADLINE to register for Tropical Ballroom’s Showcase on Oct. 3
Sep. 19 - BALLROOM DOUBLE DANCE by USADanceMN at Retro.
Sep. 19 - ARG.TANGO MILONGA, a CD release party for Mandragora, at Four
Seasons.
Sep. 19 - SIOUX FALLS, SD: BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at KC Hall on Summit Av.
Sep.19 - SWING PARTY with Roseville Big Band, Hangar #3 Fleming Field, 310
Airport Rd., So. St. Paul, MN 55075
Sep. 20 - WC SWING PARTY by Rebels 7 - 10:30 pm, no free lesson during
school year.
Sep. 21 - BALLROOM PERFORMANCE at Mall of America by USADanceMN.
Sep. 24 - BALLROOM, COUNTRY- OLDE TYME by Julie Lee and her White Rose Band,
1-4pm, $7, includes coffee & cookies during break.
Sep. 25 - BALLROOM PARTY at Retro with Kico Rangel Band
Sep. 25 - COUNTRY-SWING PARTY at Tropical, 7:30line dance lesson, 8pm
Nightclub 2-Step lesson
8:30-11pm Dancing
Sep. 25 - BIG VARIETY DANCE SHOW, “The Production,” at Cinema Ballroom, 7:30
pm.
Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general
dancing, appetizers.
Sep. 26 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA, 9 pm until 1 am.
Sep. 26 - REBELS SHOE-SHOPPING, get discount at Celebrity Shoes, 11 am-1 pm.
Sep. 26 - BENEFIT CAR RALLY for Florencia Taccetti in Wisconsin.
Sep. 27 - MERENGUE AND HIP MOTION WORKSHOP AND PRACTICE PARTY at Retro.
Oct. 2-4 - SVING DU NORD swing workshops nd parties at Tapestry
Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 -11pm, $15 adv./$20 at
door/$10 for dance-only 8-11pm.
Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN.
Oct. 3 & 4 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN: USA Dance Heartland Classic,
www.indy.usadance.org, rog at avisent.com, ph.: 317.679.0752
Oct. 23 - 26 - ARG. TANGO: Daniela and Luis's tango workshop has moved back
two weeks.
Oct. 23-25 - INTERNATIONAL DANCING EVENT at Tapestry.
Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS (informal dance competition - lots of fun),
nathanh at visi.com, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 .
Oct. 24 - WC SWING MASQUERADE PARTY by TC Rebels.
Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico,
www.time4tango.com
Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, bryantcruises.com
Nov. 28 - ALLIANCE DANCE PARTY supported by all studios and ballrooms.
Dec. 4-6 - ALL WRAPPED UP Dance Show by MN PerformDance Productions at
Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre.
Dec. 30-Jan. 3 -New Year's Day Ball (NDB) at The Florida Hotel in Orlando
,FL; Gherman Mustuc and Iveta Lukosiute
2008 World Prof. Ten-Dance Champions perform;, dance camp, New Year's Eve
Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport - Pro/Am and Am/Am
Competition, www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/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
*-----------------------------------------------*
*DANCING ADDRESS BOOK *
(revised Aug. 26,‘09; check all 6 sections below)
*VENUES:*
APPLEWOOD RUSTIC GRILL, 1996 Cliff Rd, Burnsville, MN, 952.736-7777,
http://applewoodrusticgrille.net
B-DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club,
651-484-4562 .)
BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ;
BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 ,
www.bluefoxgrill.com
BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 .
BUNKERS, 706 Washington Av. N., downtown Mpls., 612.338.8188
CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org
CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling
Av.; no phone listed; www.thecelticjunction.com
CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5
w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160 ,
info at championballroomdance.com, uschamps at msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster.
CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids,
763-755-3644 , owner Harry Benson, harry at cheektocheekdancestudio.com.
CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off
Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and
Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael
teach here.
CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in
FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169; Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay
Larson, 763-519-1314 .
COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356,
952-221-1317 , committedtodancesport.com; committedtodancesport at mchsi.com,
Tony Karadzhov
COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka.
Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 ,
www.centerforharmoniousliving.com, Mike Ruskin.
DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W &
Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624,
hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm
DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov
DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94),
651-641-0777
DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660 , Tony
Karadzhov
DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 ,
dancinonbroadway.com
DEAN’S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 .
ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , ,
www.ERVdancestudio.com <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.55408, 612-822-9900
FLOYD’S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , www.floydsbar.com
FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley),
612-342-0902
42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 .
FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy.
65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd.,
pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on
south side.
HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245
HELL’S KITCHEN, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 ,
http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/index.html
HOLLIHANS’S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 .
JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403,
612-872-6050
KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian below
LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403,
612-338-9491 , leesliquorlounge.com
LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426,
952-928-6444
LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,.
LORD FLETCHER’S, 3746 Sunset Dr., Spring Lake Park, MN, 952.471.8513
LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus,
info at loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849
MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618
MAINSTREET BAR AND GRILL, 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 952.938.2400.
MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 .
MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale,
952-888-1492 .
McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337
MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of
Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com
MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , memorylanes.com
METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park
Place north exit off 394)
MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , minnesotamusiccafe.com,
go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow
7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2
block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1
NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020
NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 .
ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University Av.
go N. on Raymond to Hampden, entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777 .
ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416,
952-928-7803 , www.onyourtoes.org, info at onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy
Nehrbass.
POV’s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110
PATRICK’S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to
the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor,
reasonable rent
RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 ,
theplacetodance at gmail.com, www.theplacetodance.com, Esther Grandbois
REDSTONE, 8000 Eden Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55346, 952.903.9500
RENE’S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, www.renedance.com,
peterskk at hotmail.com
RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100), enter in
rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803 , www.retroballroom.com,
info at onyourtoes.org
SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463,
www.schoolofthewise.net
SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 ,
www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii
SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 .
SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take
101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 .
SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd.,
Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd.,
Julie Delene, www.slippersdance.com, Julie at slippersdance.com,
612-598-5355
SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 ,
(corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. 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.com owned by James and Tricia Wood.
1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy.,
tile dance floor about 20X 14.
TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399
WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 .
WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844
WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162
ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404
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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
*-----------------------------------------------*
*SALSA ADDRESSES *(see others in Venues section)
AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 ,
www.aquampls.com/tour.html
DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , dixiesongrand.com
PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30
2nd St. S.E.
RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414,
renesdance.com.
THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562
VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls.
INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has
newsletter.
INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer
612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 ,
mnsalsaworkshop at gmail.com or any dance studio.
*-----------------------------------------------*
*INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):*
BALLROOM:
ANDERSON, Scott - www.megamarc.com, 612-816-4446 ,
megamarc at frontiernet.net
BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio
KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport at gmail.com,
committedtodancsport.com, 612-203-5429
KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965
MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, monicamohn at juno.com, 612-874-0747
OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St.
Ballroom)
STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett at aol.com, 952-432-6969
WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com, 651-278-4434 .
Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios
or online at usadance-mn.org.
ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410,
612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul,
651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program).
BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406,
(612) 371-0300 , www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson.
BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes;
colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors
and studios listed above;
2. Milind Bhat, Dance987 at yahoo.com, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds
View, MN 55112, www.geocities.com/twincitydance, Yahoo group: DanceMSP
VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing,
http://www.dancesporttv.com and from dancevision.com
CAJUN/ZYDECO: Flory Katz teaches at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at
bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org, newsletter notessteps at aol.com by
JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12.
EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info at pazazdance.com; also see Tapestry or
TCSwing.com
WC SWING: Social Dance Studio; www.ericabergswing.com; also contact
TCRebels.com
COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223
LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, lndancer at aol.com, www.lndancer.info, or
(612) 799-7393
MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at
(651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email
neil.breneman at ci.maplewood.mn.us.
ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1 at sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672 .
*--------------------------------------------------*
*CLUBS:*
AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP
612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to
join or $20-25 for one time.
CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar at earthlink.net,
612-600-5129 .
CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888 at gmail.com
612-720-1587 , lisa_wu_us at yahoo.com 651-278-4434
CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, www.calhouncurlingparties.com.
FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above
HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), havinaball at comcast.net, hotline
651-493-9658 .
LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW
Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or
651-439-3152 .
LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB,
www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org<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 <http://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 <http://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.stcloudballroomdanceclub.com/>http://www.mapquest.com/, Paul
Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 ,
STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club,
Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152
WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020
ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 ,
www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
WISCONSIN:
In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown
exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 .
In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray.
In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on
Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm.
Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance at gmail.com.
IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, v at vjw.biz;
CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda
Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club
SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. www.askmetodance5678.com
2. www.usadancesouthdakota.org
3. www.couplesdanceclub.org/
4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit
5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700
6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th.
COLORADO:
1. Denver: The Turnverien is a venue for all the dance organizations. It has
some kind of dance every night; 1570 Clarkson St., close to downtown; an
elegant turn-of-the-century historic site, has been home to Denver's social
dance clubs since its founding in 1918.
2. Denver: West Coast Swing, 2828 N.Speer Blvd. (3 blocks west of I-25),
http://westcoastswingdenver.com
3. Denver: country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose.
4. Denver and Boulder: Arg. Tango - contact nickjones@ <Nickjones at yahoo.com>
yahoo.com, 720-280-4403 ; Robert Skinner -skinner7797 at msn.com
5. Watkins: Lulu’s, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat.
swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; (great Doggie
Dude Ranch and O‘Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins.)
6. Ft. Collins: The Sundance
NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone at hotmail.com
SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron at seattledanceinfo.com,
425-917-1188 , donation requested.
N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com
CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, bryant100 at cox.net, Robert
and Constance Bryant
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-THE END
Compiled by
Lynne Schulz
lmsdance at gmail.com
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ORGANIZER ON DUTY
(will help de-clutter/beautify your home/office,
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lmsdance at gmail.com,ph.952.545.2989, 612.940.4981
author of Buenos Aires Tips by Lynne
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