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<P><FONT size=5>ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. #s for venues/instructors/clubs
ARE AT THE END</FONT></FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3>. You do not need to
print that part out every week. I do not list all lessons. Please check
studios’ websites. My ph.# is 952-545-2989.</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P>GENERAL NEWS</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3> (please at least scan just
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<P>WC SWING/COUNTRY WEEKEND. Top pro, Jason Barnes, is in town; see April 4
-6.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>RHYTHM AND JAZZ REVIVAL, Mpls., see Apr. 4-6.</P>
<P>DANCE VENUES WILL CLOSE!: Stark’s and others will discontinue dance nights
unless dancers spend money at the bar -at least $5 plus tip - even buy
non-alcoholic items (try a club soda with lime or a cranberry juice) and snacks.
This is how venues pay employees and stay open for us!</P>
<P>NEW SOCIAL DANCE STUDIO opening is delayed until April 7 at 3742 23rd Av. S.,
Mpls., 55408, 612-968-2401.</P>
<P>PERFORMERS/DONATIONS NEEDED for:</P>
<P>1. Apr. 11 - TALENT SHOW /BENEFIT DANCE PARTY/SILENT AUCTION for Mikael
Rudolph, a local dance pro’s, $10,000 cancer treatments and loss of income, at
Classic Ballroom, 8 - 11; to perform a talent for $15 call 763-519-1314, please
make donation checks payable to Mikael Rudolph, silent auction iitems are needed
and so far include a beautiful handmade necklace, facials, ballet lessons, golf
accessories, pottery, spectator packages to The Snow Ball; drop donations at
Classic Ballroom or contact Marsha, 952-595-0003 (Mtka.) </P>
<P>2. Apr. 18 - DANCE PARTY BENEFIT for new Social Dance Studio at 3742 23rd
Av.S., Mpls. To perform call Fatima (612) 385-2441. To donate something to the
silent auction call Keri 612-877-0761. Evening also includes food, a salsa
lesson at 8 pm, and dancing.</P>
<P>3. May 10 - MN DANCESPORT OPEN Competiiton at Champion Ballroom (see
website).</P>
<P>4. Smooth Formation Team needs men, the Rhythm Team needs both men and women
at Cheek to Cheek in Coon Rapids. </P></FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>BIRTHDAYS: Apr. 1 - Anne LaTourelle, Wally Wilsey; Apr. 4 - James Wood, Skip
Schletz.</P>
<P>NEW CLASSES start: In B’VILLE and S. suburbs: Sondra@GottaDanceNOW.com,<B>
</B>612-868-3344.</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT><FONT face=Arial>WC
swing in Oakdale at SOS, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097; Maplewood-
triciadancer@aol.com </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>
<P>DANCERS STUDIO-WOODBURY is spacious and beautiful. Rent it for a party! </P>
<P>TROPICAL BALLROOM also in Woodbury, owned by the James & Tricia Woods,
will open tentatively in June.</P>
<P>BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS - </FONT><FONT face=Arial>www.mydanceretreats.com,
Tom Larson, 612-371-0300. </P>
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<P>WED., APR. 2</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>PETER MINKOV AND YULIA KORNILOVA coaching at Dancers Studio Woodbury. SCOTT
ANDERSON coaching at St. Paul location.</P>
<P>BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Cinema, 8-9 pm, $6/$5, paid lesson at 7 pm.</P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING at remodeled Stark’s, nice 1900 sq. ft. floor and brighter
lighting!!, 8-12; DJ Bob Wood, order food til 9, $5, starks-saloon.com.</P>
<P>EC SWING/other to live band at Lee's, 9-12, lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491,
free.</P>
<P>WC SWING/RUMBA to Butanes and vocalists at Eagles, 7:45 to 10, maybe 10:30.
</P>
<P>WC SWING/OTHER to 1. Wolverines (jazz) at Times, 7:30-10:30, free; 2. at MN
Music Cafe, 9-2, free.</P>
<P>CALL MANCINI’S TO REQUEST that the band, Swanee Beach, continues as their
contract is almost up: call Pat - after 2 pm, 651- 224-7345, (VARIETY DANCING
every Wed. 7:30-11:30). </P>
<P>ARG. TANGO: interm. class 6:30 pm at El Toro; classes and practica at SDS
start Apr.9; classes start at Four Seasons Apr. 9; Formation Team at Cinema, 9
pm, by Alyssa Kark.</P>
<P>SQUARE DANCE at KC Marian Hall, 1114 W. American Blvd, Blmgtn., 952-888-1492,
6:30 pm, $2.</P>
<P>SALSA : 1. SALSA "PLUS" CLASS at On Your Toes, 8 pm; 2. Salsabrosa Band at
Picosa, 6 - 9, Latin lesson at 5:30 by SDS, drink and food specials 4-7, no
cover, validated parking; 3. LaBodega - live music at 9:30; 4. all studios have
lessons during the week.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>THUR., APR. 3</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>PETER MINKOV AND YULIA KORNILOVA coaching at Dancers Studio-Woodbury. MAZEN
HAMZA at St. Paul studio.</P>
<P>BALLROOM PARTY, 1-3:30, for seniors at Lenox Ctr., usually live Dick Macko
Band, lesson 12:15.</P>
<P>BALLROOM</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT><FONT face=Arial>CLASS,
silver level, at DancersStudio-St. Paul, 8 pm, $15. </P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING at Lee’s and at Trocaderos, 9:30 pm, $5/6.</P>
<P>WC SWING/other 1. blues, ladies night at MN MusicCafe, 9-2; 2. at Famous
Dave’s, 9 -12, $5.</P>
<P>CAJUN-SWING band at Eagles, 8-10:30, $5 in white box, large wood floor. </P>
<P>EC SWING/LINDY: 1. at Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop
at 8 pm, lessons progress during month; 2. big band at Wabasha Caves, 7-10,
(lesson 6:15), $7; 3. to White Sidewalls at McMahon’s 7:30-10:30.</P>
<P>SWING/LATIN to band 1. at Mancini's, 8-12; and 2. at St. Petersburg
Restaurant, off Hwy. 100 go E. at 36th St. N. to France Av. in New Hope,
7:30-??, dance floor about 22 X16, dress up! </P>
<P>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Babalu, 8 - 12, free basic lesson at 7:30 by Lois,
$5</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO: 1. basics at El Toro, and at Four Seasons (review by Eric Li) at
8 pm; 2. basics at Cinema at 9 pm</P>
<P>SALSA/LATIN 1. Salsa del Sol at Times, 9:30-12, free, small floor; 3. Check
at First Av., 701 First Av., Mpls., and Bar Fly, details from
B2Bentertainment@gmail.com, myspace.com.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>FRI., APR. 4 (1st Fri.)</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3> </FONT></P>
<P>BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES:</P>
<P>1. at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 9-10 pm, $15; paid lessons prior at 7 & 8
pm.</P>
<P>2. at Cheek to Cheek, 8:30-10:30, 7:30 lesson, $10/8.</P>
<P>3. at Classic Ballroom, 7:10 classes; party 8-9 pm, $15 or $10 for party
only</P></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman">
<P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS in Oakdale, DJ music, 8
pm, line dance lesson at 7:30, snacks included. </P>
<P>SWING/VARIETY PARTY AND COMPETITION at Stark’s: 7:30- free WC swing lesson by
Loel Brandstrom on starter steps; 8 pm-1 - music by DJ Bob Wood; 9:15-WC swing
competition, 10-Jason Barnes/Erica Berg do demo., no outside beverages, food for
sale til 9 pm, Starks-Saloon.com</P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING DANCE PARTY at Retro 8-12, lesson at 7:30, DJ Ed
Everson,$8.</P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING to Tim Sigler at Withrow, co. 2-step lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30,
cake/brownies for Skip's birthday, $8.</P>
<P>PAGIE POYER and the MLD Band at Medina, 8:30. Dancing??</P>
<P>RHYTHM AND JAZZ REVIVAL, Apr. 4-6, Mpls., live music at all classes, swing
music/dance festival in Uptown at Jawaahir Dance Studio (Hennepin and Franklin)
; performances by internationally recognized and local dancers, musicians from
Twin Cities and New Orleans; lindy hop, balboa, charleston and jazz music dance
classes; rhythmandjazzrevival.com or
rhythmandjazzrevival@gmail.com</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT
face=Arial>
<P>DANCE AND SPEED NETWORKING(ViveNow) at Babalu’s: 6-7 pm-free vodka tasting
and appetizers, 6-9 - professionals exchange business cards/socialize, 9 pm- WC
swing/Latin dancing to jazz band, Seven Steps to Havana. (Salsa will be on Mon.
nights).</P>
<P>SWING to Vic Volare Orchestra at Times Bar, 9:30-1, free.</P>
<P>SWING/FREESTYLE to the Resistors at Sock Hop, Marian KC Hall, Blmgtn., 8:30,
prize for best 50’s attire, guy with white sportscoat receive free pink
carnation, 952-891-1302, mskays@frontiernet.net</P>
<P>WC SWING/OTHER to 1. Charmin Michelle, Doug Haining ... TC Seven, at
JaxCafe.com, 1924 Univ. Av.N.E., 6:30-10:30, $65; 2. the Butanes at McMahon’s,
9-1, free.</P>
<P>CAJUN/SWING to Swamp Kings at Schooner, 2901 27th Av.S. Mpls,
612-729-4365,9-1, free.</P>
<P>SALSA FUSION (salsa/Latin with video images) at Cinema, 9 pm-12, lesson at 8
pm, $15/$10.</P>
<P>INTL./SCANDINAVIAN/FOLK DANCING at Tapestry (and other nights, see
website)</P>
<P>POLKA-WC SWING-CHA at Gasthof zurGemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av. N.E.,
612-781-3869, 8-10 pm.</P>
<P>ROCHESTER: 1. Latin Music at BlueMoonBallroom 2. ARG. TANGO MILONGA at
Avocado’s,</P>
<P>1190 16th St. S.W., 507-282-7318, 8:30 lesson, dancing 9:30-1, $7-10.</P>
<P>MORE nightclubs/bars at www.go4dancer.com and Friday "StarTribune" Scene
section.</P>
<P>Your local American Legion and VFW may have music.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=4>
<P>SAT., APR. 5 (1st Sat.)</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>LESSONS AT ALL STUDIOS today such as beg. ARG. TANGO at Lois Donnay’s, 10 am
and Tony’s Karadzhov’s INTL. LATIN at Center for Performing Arts, 1:15-
2:15pm.<BR><BR>ARG. TANGO BASICS CLASS by Ralph Tuttila 2-4 pm, this is a
fundraiser for the SOS in Oakdale; we are so sure you will like this fun dancing
experience </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>we will refund your $20</FONT><FONT
face=Arial> fee (tax deductible) if not satisfied! </P></FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>CO. 2 -STEP/WC SWING WORKSHOP at Stark’s: 3 pm-Interm. Co. 2-step by Jason
Barnes/Erica Berg, 4:30-Interm. WC Swing by Todd Paulus/Joy Davina, 6
pm-Slow/Smooth WC Swing by Brandstroms; $8-$20, no outside beverages, can order
pizza, Starks-Saloon.com, by Rebels and Bob Wood 651- 481- 0024</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">. </FONT><FONT face=Arial></P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING DANCE PARTY AND COMPETITION at Stark's, 7:30 pm-1 am, 7:30-free
line dance lesson by Lynn Card; 9:15- Co. 2-step competition, 10 pm-Jason and
Erica do co. 2-step demo.; can order pizza from Savoy’s; $5 admission, $10 to
register in comp., starks-saloon.com.</P></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial>VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Retro by MetroDancers, 8 - 11,
foxtrot lesson by champion Jeff Nehrbass at 7:30, DJ David Olson,
$7.</P></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS in Oakdale, 9 pm, DJ takes requests, no cover
tonight!</P>
<P>SPRING BALL by U of MN BallroomDanceClub at Cinema, variety of
ballroom/Latin music 9-12, rumba and tango beg. and interm. classes,$10,
bdc@umn.edu</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>BALLROOM PARTY by Winterset at Women'sClub Mpls., 410 Oak Grove St., Social
6:00, Dinner 6:45, Dancing 8:00 to "DickMackoBand," $91 couple; semi-formal
attire, rsvp to Duane Googins/Gail Miller, 952-926-6812 or</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT><FONT face=Arial>Ernie 952-894-1424,
efrankovich@visi.com; also May 3.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT
face=Arial>
<P>CARNIVAL DANCE PARTY with bands at Theatre de laJeune Lune's,105 N. First
St.,Mpls.,Davina and Vagabonds, Mandragora Tango, Willie Murphy, Christine
Rosholt, Dylan Fresco, Xelias Aerialists,fire performers,and much more, $35,$150
includes dinner, sponsorship tables available</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">, </FONT><FONT face=Arial>6-8 pm,
Dinner/CognacTasting<BR></P>
<P>VARIETY DANCING to Alfalpha Males at Eagles, 8 - 12.</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 - 1, by David Rost, $7, snacks
provided. </P>
<P>EC SWING/LINDY Party to Nancy Harms Band @ Tapestry, 8:30-12:30, lesson 7:30,
$10/$8, 612-722-2914</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>SWING/OTHER to Johnny Holm Band at Medina, 8:45 pm, $10.</P>
<P>SWING/FREESTYLE, TGIS dance party, lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30-12:30, $12 ,
call for location 763-503-5444.</P>
<P>SWING/FREESTYLE to White Sidewalls at Havin’ A Ball event, E. McClay Post
,84th St., Blmgtn., 7:30 cha cha lesson by Sondra Chan, dancing 8:30-12:30,
$12.</P>
<P>RHYTHM AND JAZZ REVIVAL, Apr.4-6, Mpls., live music at all classes, swing
music/dance festival in Uptown at Jawaahir Dance Studio (Hennepin and Franklin)
; performances by internationally recognized and local dancers, musicians from
Twin Cities and New Orleans; lindy hop, balboa, charleston and jazz music dance
classes; rhythmandjazzrevival.com or rhythmandjazzrevival@gmail.com</P>
<P>WC SWING/LATIN/OTHER: 1. NEW! at Babalu’s to jazz band, Seven Steps to
Havana; 2. to Parisota Hot Club at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9:30, free; 3. to Cool
Disposition at Neumann’s, 9 - 1.</P>
<P>SALSA/LATIN : 1. at Picosa, 9 -1, lesson at 9 by SDS, $8 ; 2. New "Salsa
Caliente" at ERV Studio, Hopkins, every Sat., 8 pm Latin lesson, dancing 9 - 1,
$5; 3. Dixie’s, 4. check at new Rene’s Studio (Latin?), 7 pm-12 am, at Center Of
Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4<SUP>th</SUP> St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com, 4. to
Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10-2; 5. Baja Sol Grill, Inv.Grove Hts., 9:30
pm</P>
<P>POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA at Gasthof zurGemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av. N.E.,
612-781-3869, 8-10.</P>
<P>IRISH CEILI at Dubliner Pub, 2162 Univ.Av., St. Paul, 2- 5 pm, free.</P>
<P>HASTINGS: SWING to Rockin’ Hollywoods at RJ’s, 106 2nd St.E.,
651-437-8772,9:30-1.</P>
<P></P>
<P>ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY, 8:30-11, DanceWithMeStudio, lesson at 7:30, $7, by
stcloudballroomdanceclub.org </P>
<P>ROCHESTER: 1. Latin at BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom -
www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665, 507-281-1034; 3. Swing to Jack Knife
and Sharps at WhiskeyBonesRoadhouse or at 331 Club, or swing/Latin to Gypsy
Mania at Avocado’s.</P>
<P>DULUTH: Club Saratoga, 3 - 7pm, Billy D & Route 66 band, fun retro
bar.</P>
<P>MORE nightclubs/bars at go4dancer.com, Friday "Scene" of "StarTribune,"
triciadancer.com.</P>
<P>Your local American Legion and VFW may have music.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=4>
<P>SUN., APR. 6 (1st Sun.)</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>RHYTHM AND JAZZ REVIVAL, Mpls., live music at all classes, swing music/dance
festival in Uptown at JawaahirDanceStudio (Hennepin and Franklin) ; performances
by internationally recognized and local dancers, musicians from Twin Cities and
New Orleans; lindy hop, balboa, charleston and jazz music dance classes;
rhythmandjazzrevival.com or rhythmandjazzrevival@gmail.com</P>
<P>VARIETY DANCING to live country band at Eagles, 3 - 7 pm, donate in white
box.</P>
<P>BALLROOM PARTY at Cinema to "JERRY O'HAGAN ORCHESTRA" (14 pieces) with
fabulous vocalist, Charmin Michelle, 7-10 pm, free lesson 6:15, NO jeans,
$12.</P>
<P>WC SWING PARTY at Eagles Club, 7 pm - free lesson by Jason Barnes; 7:30-10:30
-dancing, by TC Rebels.</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Ted and Tatyana Volk’s home in Edina</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">, </FONT><FONT face=Arial>6301 Belmore Ln., 3:30 - 5 pm,
to practice and assist fellow dancers, partners rotated, wish to balance
leaders/followers, so RSVP to tvolk@visi.com to receive confirmation (please
include your ph. #), 952 935-4249<BR></P>
<P>ARG. TANGO at Loring Pasta Bar to Mandragora, 6 - 9 pm, then CD music
til 10 pm; nice restaurant, so please dress up!</P>
<P></P>
<P>VARIETY DANCING to country band and DJ at MN Music Cafe, 7 -11 pm, co. 2-step
lesson at 6:30.</P>
<P>WC SWING/OTHER 1. live jazz music at Times, 8 - 11 pm, 2. to Moses
Oakland (blues) at Famous Dave's, 8-11.</P>
<P>SIWNG/COUNTRY?? to Nearly Brothers at Schooner, 6 - 9 pm.</P>
<P>CAJUN-ZYDECO bands at Half Time Rec, 8 pm, lesson 7 pm.</P>
<P>SALSA: 1. at Champion 7-9:30, class at 6; 2. at ERV Studio 7-11:30 pm, class
at 6; $5; 3. LaBodega; 4. at FourSeasons (1st & 3rd Sun.) e-mail
DJLuisElRumbero@gmail.com; 5. band Charanga Tropical (only 2nd Sun.) at Varsity
Theater, 9-12, 6. check about contest at Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Av., and at First
Av., 701 First Av., Mpls., B2Bentertainment@gmail.com and myspace.com.</P>
<P>POLKA/OLD-TYME: check at Waconia Lakeside Ballroom</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=4>
<P>MON., APR. 7</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>CLASSES by Scott Anderson, 7 pm-beg. RUMBA, 8-interm./silver CHA at St.
Richard's, $10.</P>
<P>BALLROOM TECHNIQUE 7 pm and INTERM. class at DancersStudio, 8 pm.</P>
<P>WC SWING LESSONS, 7 & 8 pm, by Soleman Krebs and Todd Paulus then-</P>
<P>SWING SOCIAL for all at 9 pm at new SocialDanceStudio.</P>
<P>WC SWING- try MN Music Cafe and Kitty Kat Klub.</P>
<P>VARIETY DANCING to BECKY THOMPSON AND OLD SCHOOL at Lee's, 8:30-11:30, no
cover.</P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING to Matt Pudas and No.Co. Bandits at Famous Dave’s, 9-12:30,
free.</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO BASICS: 7-8pm at Rendezvous by Ralph Tutilla and at Four Seasons,
7 pm.</P>
<P>NEW! SALSA POLICE live band and DJ now every Mon. at Babalu's, $5, cheap
drinks.</P>
<P>SQUARE DANCING at Eagles, 7:30-10:30 (only on 1st Mon., otherwise blues
music)</P>
<P>IRISH CEILI at Merlins, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612 216 2419, 7- 8:45,
free.</P>
<P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>TUE., APR. 8</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=3> </FONT></P>
<P>VARIETY DANCE to live band at Medina, 1-4 pm.</P>
<P>WALTZ/FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro, 7 pm, $15
walk-in.</P>
<P>WC SWING/other: 1. Interm. class at SOS with Loren Greenberg 7:30 (call about
a basics class); 2. at MN Music Cafe, 9-2, free, 2. jazz at KittyKat, 315 14th
Av.S.E., confirm at 612-331-9800.</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial
size=2></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>WC SWING CLASSES at St. Richard’s by Rebels, 7 - basics and beyond, 8 -
interm. drop-in. </P>
<P>SWING/OTHER to 1. Stan Bann Big Band at O’ Gara’s, 7 - 10, free; 2. River
City Jazz Orchestra at So. St. Paul VFW, 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505, 7-10,
free; 3. live music at Hollihan’s, 2160 3rd St,. White Bear Lk, 651-429--280,
7:30-10:30 .</P>
<P>NEW! ARG. TANGO ESSENTIALS with Ralph Tuttila at Rendezvous, 8 -9pm with
practice time after, Apr. 8-29, $15-$48.</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO 1. interm. class at 8 pm at FourSeasons, practica for all levels 9
- 10 pm; 2. beginners at 6:30 and interm. at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 3. Milonga
Martes Party at L. Donnay's, 9:45-12, bring food/wine or $3-5; 3. U of MN Tango
Club has lessons, check calendar at www.mntango.org. </P>
<P>SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, CD music, lesson prior???; also
SALSA to live band at Famous Dave's, 9-12, $5, but very crowded.
</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>MARK YOUR CALENDAR</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3> </FONT></P>
<P>Apr. 7 - DEADLINE TO REGISTER for SwingDanceAmerica in Milwaukee on Apr.
24-27. You don't have to compete to participate. Socia DanceStudio.com has four
tables reserved, 40 Weekend Passes available for $99, full weekend of social
dancing, workshops,entertainment, opportunity to compete. </P>
<P>Apr. 9 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-10 pm, $5, NC 2-step, swing, co.,
Latin,ballroom<BR>Apr. 9 - BALLROOM PARTY to Rod Cerar Big Band at Medina, 8 -
11, lesson at 7.</P>
<P>Apr. 11- BALLROOM DANCE by CafeBailar at Retro.</P>
<P>Apr. 12 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio - Woodbury</P>
<P>Apr. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY at LifeTimeFitness, Blmgtn.</P>
<P>Apr. 12 - SWING/OTHER dancing at Medina to Elvis music.</P>
<P>Apr. 12 - POLKA DANCE, Spring Fling at Tom & Jerry’s Ballroom, Gilman,
WI, Hwy. 64 just N. of Thorp, WI; 8-12, $8, with Polka Connection Band.</P>
<P>Apr. 24-27 - SWING DANCE AMERICA in Milwaukee.</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>Apr. 28 - BALLROOM PARTY at Champion</P>
<P>May 4 - BALLROOM TEA DANCE AND BRUNCH at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Get
tickets from DeDe at DeOuren@msn.com, 651-452-4340</P>
<P>May 2-4 - Ballroom Dance Retreat at Bug Bee Hive Resort - Beg. & Int.
levels </P>
<P>May 10 - MN DANCESPORT OPEN Competition at Champion Ballroom.</P>
<P>May 9 - 11 - HEARTLAND ARGENTINE TANGO FESTIVAL, Mpls. Hyatt</P>
<P>May 15 &16 - LINE DANCE WORKSHOP at Eisenhower Comm. Ctr., Hopkins,
www.LNdancer.info or Dodee at 612-799-7393 or LNdancer@aol.com. </P>
<P>May 23-26 - ARG. TANGO CAMP on Pine Lake, 40225 Purlieu Rd., near Dent, MN
and Maplewood State Park, Dent is 30 mi N.of Fergus Falls, Maplewood State Park
is 7 mi. W.of Lakeside Camp, 3-4 hr. drive from Mpls.</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">, </FONT><FONT face=Arial>Instructors : Agape and Somer,
live music by "Mandragora," 8 classes of tango, 3 milongas (evenings 9-1), 8
meals, Mediterranean cuisine, free lodging - dorm bunk beds or tenting, pay for
separate items or all is $295, $345 after Apr. 11, maryjocayley@yahoo.com</P>
<P>June13,14,15 - Ballroom Dance Retreat at Cragun's Resort - Beg. & Int.
levels. </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>------------------------------------------------------</P>
<P> </P>
<P>ADDRESS BOOK for DANCING </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>(check all sections
below) (revised 04/02/08)</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>VENUES:</P></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>B’DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club,
651-484-4562.) </P>
<P>CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5
w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-938-0048,
info@dancesportballroom.com, uschamps@msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster.
</P>
<P>CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644,
Harry Benson. </P>
<P>CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off
Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910, Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels,
Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. </P>
<P>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. </P>
<P>DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94),
651-641-0777 and 9470 Hudson Rd., Woodbury 55125, 651-731-0777, </FONT><FONT
face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>only 20 min. from Mpls., take Radio Dr. exit off
94, go S., go east or left on Hudson Rd. </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co.
Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100.</P>
<P>EAGLES CLUB, 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. 55406, office 612-724-9714, bar
612-729-4469, minneapoliseagles34.org </P>
<P>ERV Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, ticobaila@yahoo.com,
952-303-3339, 612-240-9053, Eliecer RamirezVargas, ballroom-salsa pro. </P>
<P>FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls.,
612-822-2348. </P>
<P>FOURSEASONSdancestudio.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley),
612-342-0902</P>
<P>42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403.</P>
<P>HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 </P>
<P>LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491,
leesliquorlounge.com</P>
<P>LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426,
952-928-6444 </P>
<P>LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - contact Sondra Chan, 612-868-3344,
GottaDanceNOW.com or a phone book. </P>
<P>LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus,
info@loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 </P>
<P>MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins55343, 952-334-0618, practice
studio.</P>
<P>MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345. </P>
<P>MARIAN KC HALL</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=3>, </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale,
952-888-1492</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3>.</FONT></P></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2>
<P>McMAHON'S PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls. </P>
<P>MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661, 20 min. W. of Mpls.,
medinaentertainment.com </P>
<P>MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699,
<U>minnesotamusiccafe.com</U> </P>
<P>NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 </P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>O’GARA’S, 164 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul, few blocks south off 94,
651-644-3333.</P>
<P>ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416,
952-928-7803, www.onyourtoes.org, info@onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy
Nehrbass.</P>
<P>RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562, , Esther Grandbois
</P>
<P>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@onyourtoes.org</P>
<P>SCHULLER’S, 7345 Country Club Dr., Golden Valley 763-545-9972 (take Rhode
Island Av. N. off Hwy.55)</P>
<P>SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 612-353-4445</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=3>,
</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>opening by Apr. 3? at 3742 23rd Av. S.,
Mpls.55407, info@socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman
Krebs also teaches WC swing here</P>
<P>ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of
494) </P>
<P>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. </P>
<P>SOS, 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 651-735-2400, info. from Ken
Douglas 612 -723 -7097, sosrecoveryroom.org, . </P>
<P>STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251,
starks-saloon.com </P>
<P>TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914, tapestryfolkdance.org,
staff@tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here.</P>
<P>331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746. </P>
<P>TIMES, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, timesbarandcafe.com </P>
<P>TROCADEROS, 107 3rd Av. N., Mpls, 55401, 612-465-0440 </P>
<P>TROPICAL, Woodbury, open summer ‘08, James & Tricia Wood,
triciadancer@aol.com, 651-600-5129</P>
<P>WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191. </P>
<P>WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 </P>
<P>WITHROWBALLROOM.COM, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN 55038, 651-439-5123, P. O.
Box 40, Stillwater MN 55082;
http://maps.google.com/?q=12169NKeystoneAve%2CHugo%2CMN%2C55038; Directions: 694
or 35E to Hwy. 36, go E. to Manning (Co. Rd.15), go N. or left at the light on
Manning, continue about 7 mi., go W. or left on 122nd St. (Co. Rd. 7), continue
a mile down, go S. or left on Co. Rd. 9; ballroom sign on the left. </P>
<P>OTHER info. at go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org,
StarTribune Friday "Scene" </P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:</B> </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on
Broadway), 3rd Sat. tango</P>
<P>DONNAY, Lois - instructor, 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436, cell
612-518-4915, mndance.com. </P>
<P>OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050, purple door</P>
<P>INSTRUCTORS: </P>
<P>El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-399,
mtidan@excite.com </P>
<P>FlorenicaTaccetti.com, tango@florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651</P>
<P>Sabine Ibes sabine@ibeslandscaping.com, 612- 501-7956 </P>
<P>Niko Salgado, xonovik@gmail.com 612-226-4479, 612-600-1288</P>
<P>Andrea DuCane and Michael Cordner, Rebecca and Bruce Abas at Four Seasons,
612-342-0902.</P>
<P>Javier Bucher, javier.bucher@gmail.com, 612-331-5618; and Ralph Tutilla,
raulit@msn.com, 651-578-0156 </P>
<P>INSTRUCTORS for Arg.Tango and Ballroom: Steve Lee tctango@gmail.com
612-729-5306; Alyssa Kark at Cinema.</P>
<P>TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349.</P>
<P>TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN:
http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com<BR>BUENOS AIRES, AR:
tango@florenciataccetti.com, lois@mndance.com,
lynneschulz@cpinternet.com</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>SALSA ADDRESSES </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>(also see venues listed
above):</P></B>
<P>BABALU'S, 800 N. Washington Av., downtown Mpls., 612-746-3158</P>
<P>BAJA SOL, just off Upper 55th St. near Hwy. 52 and I-494 by watertower, Inver
Grove Heights</P>
<P>DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345, dixiesongrand.com </P>
<P>EL NUEVO RODEO, 2709 E. Lake St., Mpls., 55408, 612-728-0101</P>
<P>LA BODEGA, 3005 Lyndale Av. at Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-823-2661</P>
<P>PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30
2nd St. S.E.</P>
<P>RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4<SUP>th</SUP> St., Mpls.
55414, renesdance.com.</P>
<P>VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls.</P>
<P>INFO</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>.: </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684, has a great
e-mail newsletter.</P></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT><B><FONT
face=Arial>
<P>INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2> (not mentioned
elsewhere):</P></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>BALLROOM:</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>ANDERSON, Scott - 612-816-4446, megamarc@frontiernet.net</P>
<P>BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147</P>
<P>KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport@gmail.com,
612-701-5604</P>
<P>MOHN, Monica - Twin Cities, Lexington, Circle Pines, monicamohn.com,
monicamohn@juno.com, 612-874-0747</P>
<P>OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159</P>
<P>STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett@aol.com, 952-432-6969</P>
<P>WU, Lisa - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com , 651-278-4434.</P>
<P>Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios
or online at usadance-mn.org.</P>
<P>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).</P>
<P>BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612)
371-0300, </P>
<P>www.myballroomdancestudio.com</P>
<P>BEGINNER LESSONS - check school districts’ evening classes; colleges; fitness
centers; videos from libraries!</P>
<P>CAJUN/ZYDECO: FloryKatz/KevinWhaley teach at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl
at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>, </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>newsletter notessteps@aol.com by
JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12.</P>
<P>EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info@pazazdance.com</P>
<P>WC SWING: www.ericabergswing.com. </P>
<P>ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1@sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672.
</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>CLUBS:</P></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP
651-917-0075.</P>
<P>CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar@earthlink.net,
612-600-5129.</P>
<P>CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888@gmail.com 612-720-1587,
lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com 651-278-4434 </P>
<P>HAVINABALL.COM (singles), havinaball@comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658.</P>
<P>LOMA MOR IrishDanceClub, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html</P>
<P>METRO DANCERS, metrodancers@yahoo.com, Ann, 651-699-8832. </P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info@tcrebels.com,
952-941-0906, 612-823-0397, several instructors available</P>
<P>SAT (Singles All Together) lessons at Lenox or Medina, info.- Carol
952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513.</P>
<P>SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com;
mnsquares@comcast.net, 763-557-5113</P>
<P>TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry.</P>
<P>TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info@tgisdances.com,
763-503-5444.</P>
<P>U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc@tc.umn.edu,
651-649-4505.</P>
<P>U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango@umn.edu</P>
<P>USADANCE -MN.org, info@usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145. </P>
<P>WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424, efrankovich@visi.com
(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls.,
952-926-6812.)</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>MINNESOTA and OUT-OF-STATE DANCE INFO.:</P></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>
<P>BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS - </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>www.mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300.</P>
<P>BEMEDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: dancers@suzyandhondo.com</P>
<P>BRAINERD: ThatDancersPlace.com, 810 NW 7th St., 56401, (218) 824-DANCE.</P>
<P>CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE: Tracy Heinze, MinnesotaDances.com,
tracylwheinze@yahoo.com, 763-439-3884</P>
<P>DULUTH: Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865, a fun, retro (1950's)
bar. </P>
<P>ELK RIVER/ROGERS AREA: Tracy and Stuart Palmer, 763-428-9714.</P>
<P>FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley@viracon.com,
507-451-1426.</P>
<P>MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn, polka/old tyme/country/variety/50's;</FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>larsonsbarn.com</P>
<P>OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-451-5346. </P>
<P>ROCHESTER: </P>
<P>BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 </P>
<P>Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034; </P>
<P>Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW),
507-252-1848;dahldance.com, babydahlmn417@msn.com</P>
<P>Get complete list of Rochester info. from fgommels@rconnect.c</P></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=4>
<P>GENERAL NEWS</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3> (please at least scan just
this part every week)</FONT></P></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>
<P>WC SWING/COUNTRY WEEKEND. Top pro, Jason Barnes, is in town; see April 4
-6.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>WC SWING in Oakdale: SOS Club is starting beg. classes, Interm. is on Tue.
with Loren.</P>
<P>RHYTHM AND JAZZ REVIVAL, Mpls., see Apr. 4-6.</P>
<P>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</P></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=4>
<P>WED., APR. 2</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>PETER MINKOV AND YULIA KORNILOVA coaching at Dancers Studio Woodbury. SCOTT
ANDERSON coaching at St. Paul location.</P>
<P>BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Cinema, 8-9 pm, $6/$5, paid lesson at 7 pm.</P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING at remodeled Stark’s, nice 1900 sq. ft. floor and brighter
lighting!!, 8-12; DJ Bob Wood, order food til 9, $5, starks-saloon.com.</P>
<P>SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Lee's, 9-12, swing lesson 8:15,
612-338-9491, free.</P>
<P>WC SWING/RUMBA to Butanes and vocalists at Eagles, 7:45 to 10, maybe 10:30.
</P>
<P>WC SWING/OTHER to 1. Wolverines (jazz) at Times, 7:30-10:30, free; 2. at MN
Music Cafe, 9-2, free.</P>
<P>VARIETY DANCING to Swanee Beach at Mancini’s, 7:30-11:30.</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO: interm. lesson 6:30 pm at El Toro; classes and practica at SDS
start Apr.9; classes start at Four Seasons Apr. 9; Formation Team at Cinema, 9
pm, by Alyssa Kark.</P>
<P>SQUARE DANCE at KC Marian Hall, 1114 W. American Blvd, Blmgtn., 952-888-1492,
6:30 pm, $2.</P>
<P>SALSA : 1. SALSA "PLUS" CLASS at On Your Toes, 8 pm; 2. Salsabrosa Band at
Picosa, 6 - 9, Latin lesson at 5:30 by SDS, drink and food specials 4-7, no
cover, validated parking; 3. LaBodega - live music at 9:30; 4. all studios have
lessons during the week.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>THUR., APR. 3</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>PETER MINKOV AND YULIA KORNILOVA coaching at Dancers Studio-Woodbury. MAZEN
HAMZA at St. Paul studio.</P>
<P>BALLROOM PARTY, 1-3:30, for seniors at Lenox Ctr., usually live Dick Macko
Band, lesson 12:15.</P>
<P>BALLROOM</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT><FONT face=Arial>CLASS,
silver level, at DancersStudio-St. Paul, 8 pm, $15. </P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING at Lee’s and at Trocaderos, 9:30 pm, $5/6.</P>
<P>WC SWING/other 1. to Stockcar Named Desire blues, ladies night at MN
MusicCafe, 9-2; 2. to Prior Av. at The Junction, 8:30-12:30.</P>
<P>CAJUN-SWING band at Eagles, 8-10:30, $5 in white box, large wood floor. </P>
<P>EC SWING/LINDY: 1. at Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop
at 8 pm, lessons progress during month; 2. big band at Wabasha Caves, 7-10,
(lesson 6:15), $7; 3. to White Sidewalls at McMahon’s 7:30-10:30.</P>
<P>SWING/LATIN to band 1. at Mancini's, 8-12; and 2. at St. Petersburg
Restaurant, off Hwy. 100 go E. at 36th St. N. to France Av. in New Hope,
7:30-??, dance floor about 22 X16, dress up!; 3. to Daddy Squeeze Trio at 331
Club, 9 - 12.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Babalu, 8 - 12, free basic lesson at 7:30, $5</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO: 1. basics at El Toro, and at Four Seasons (review by Eric Li) at
8 pm; 2. basics at Cinema at 9 pm; 3. Following for Leaders at 7 pm and then
Interm./Adv. at 8 pm at Donnay’s .</P>
<P>at Half Time Rec, 9:30 - 1:30, price?</P>
<P> </P>
<P>SALSA/LATIN 1. Salsa del Sol at Times, 9:30-12, free, small floor; 3. Check
at First Av., 701 First Av., Mpls., and Bar Fly, details from
B2Bentertainment@gmail.com, myspace.com.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>FRI., APR. 4 (1st Fri.)</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3> </FONT></P>
<P>BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES:</P>
<P>1. at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 9-0 pm, $15; paid lessons prior at 7 & 8
pm.</P>
<P>2. at Cheek to Cheek, 8:30-10:30, 7:30 lesson, $10/8</P>
<P>3. at ClassicBallroom, 7:10 classes; dance party 8-9 pm, $15 or $10 for party
only</P>
<P>4. check at Champion</P></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman">
<P><BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial>WC SWING/COUNTRY PARTY AND COMPETITION at
Stark’s: 8 pm-1 - swing/variety music by DJ Bob Wood; 9:15-WC swing competition,
10-Jason Barnes/Erica Berg do demo., no outside beverages, food for sale til 9
pm, Starks-Saloon.com, Bob 651- 481- 0024</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P> </P>
<P>VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS in Oakdale, DJ music, 8 pm, donation, line dance
lesson at 7:30, snacks included; dance classes on other nights. </P>
<P> </P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING DANCE PARTY at Retro 8:00 -12, co. 2-step lesson at 7:30,
$8.</P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING:1. at Eagles Club, 7 -11:30, 2. at Blaine VFW on 109 and
Central.</P>
<P>PAGIE POYER and the MLD Band at Medina.</P>
<P>SALSA/LATIN at CLUB SALSERO in Social Dance Studio provided the new studio is
ready at 3742 23rd Av.S., Mpls.55407, lesson at 8 pm by Joy, Todd DJ 9:15 pm-12,
$10/$5, CONFIRM at NEW # 612-353-4445 </P>
<P>RHYTHM AND JAZZ REVIVAL, Apr. 4-6, Mpls., live music at all classes, swing
music/dance festival in Uptown at Jawaahir Dance Studio (Hennepin and Franklin)
; performances by internationally recognized and local dancers, musicians from
Twin Cities and New Orleans; lindy hop, balboa, charleston and jazz music dance
classes; rhythmandjazzrevival.com or
rhythmandjazzrevival@gmail.com</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT
face=Arial>
<P>DANCE AND SPEED NETWORKING(ViveNow) at Babalu’s: 6-7 pm-free vodka tasting
and appetizers, 6-9 - professionals can come and exchange business
cards/socialize, 9 pm- WC swing/Latin dancing to jazz band, Seven Steps to
Havana.</P>
<P>INTL./FOLK DANCING at Tapestry. </P>
<P>POLKA-WC SWING-CHA at Gasthof zurGemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av. N.E.,
612-781-3869, 8-10 pm.</P>
<P>ROCHESTER: 1. Latin Music at BlueMoonBallroom</P>
<P>MORE nightclubs/bars at www.go4dancer.com and Friday "StarTribune" Scene
section.</P>
<P>Your local American Legion and VFW may have music.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=4>
<P>SAT., APR. 5 (1st Sat.)</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>LESSONS AT ALL STUDIOS today such as beg. ARG. TANGO at Lois Donnay’s, 10
a.m. </P>
<P>and Tony’s Karadzhov’s INTL. LATIN at Center for Performing Arts, 1:15-
2:15pm.<BR><BR>ARG. TANGO BASICS CLASS by Ralph Tuttila 2-4 pm, may include some
other Latin dances; this is a fundraiser for the SOS in Oakdale; we are so sure
you will like this fun dancing experience we will refund your $20 fee ( tax
deductible) if not satisfied! </P></FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>CO. 2 -STEP/WC SWING WORKSHOP at Stark’s: 3 pm-Interm. Co. 2-step by Jason
Barnes/Erica Berg, 4:30-Interm. WC Swing by Todd Paulus/Joy Davina, 6
pm-Slow/Smooth WC Swing by Brandstroms; $8-$20, no outside beverages, can order
pizza, Starks-Saloon.com, by Rebels and Bob Wood 651- 481- 0024</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">. </FONT><FONT face=Arial></P>
<P> </P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING DANCE PARTY AND COMPETITION at Stark's, 7:30 pm-1, 9:15- Co.
2-step competition, 10-Jason and Erica do co. 2-step demo.; can order pizza from
Savoy’s; $5 admission, $10 to register in comp.,
starks-saloon.com.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P> </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Retro by Metro Dancers, 8 - 11, foxtrot lesson by
champion Jeff Nehrbass at 7:30.</P></FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS in Oakdale, 9 pm, DJ takes requests, no cover
tonight!</P>
<P> </P>
<P>SPRING BALL by U of MN BallroomDanceClub at Cinema Ballroom, great variety of
ballroom/Latin music from 9-12, rumba and tango beg. and interm. classes,$10,
bdc@umn.edu</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>BALLROOM PARTY by Winterset at Women'sClub Mpls., 410 Oak Grove St., Social
6:00, Dinner 6:45, Dancing 8:00 to "DickMackoBand," $91 couple; semi-formal
attire, rsvp to Duane Googins/Gail Miller, 952-926-6812 or</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT><FONT face=Arial>Ernie 952-894-1424,
efrankovich@visi.com; also May 3.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT
face=Arial>
<P>CARNIVAL DANCE PARTY with bands at Theatre de laJeune Lune's,105 N. First
St.,Mpls.,Davina and Vagabonds, Mandragora Tango, Willie Murphy, Christine
Rosholt, Dylan Fresco, Xelias Aerialists,fire performers,and much more, $35,$150
includes dinner, sponsorship tables available</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">, </FONT><FONT face=Arial>6-8 pm,
Dinner/CognacTasting<BR></P>
<P>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 - 1, by David Rost, $7, snacks
provided. </P>
<P> </P>
<P>EC SWING/LINDY Party @ Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls, 9-12:30,lesson
8:30, $10/$8, 612-722-2914</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>.</P></FONT><FONT
face=Arial>
<P>SWING/OTHER to JOHNNY HOLM BAND at Medina</P>
<P>SWING/FREESTYLE, a TGIS dance party, lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30-12:30, $12
, HOTLINE 763-503-5444.</P>
<P>SWING/FREESTYLE at Havin’ A Ball event, Everett McClay VFW, 84th St.,
Blmgtn.</P>
<P>RHYTHM AND JAZZ REVIVAL, Apr. 4-6, Mpls., live music at all classes, swing
music/dance festival in Uptown at Jawaahir Dance Studio (Hennepin and Franklin)
; performances by internationally recognized and local dancers, musicians from
Twin Cities and New Orleans; lindy hop, balboa, charleston and jazz music dance
classes; rhythmandjazzrevival.com or rhythmandjazzrevival@gmail.com</P>
<P>WC SWING/OTHER: 1.NEW! at Babalu’s to jazz band, Seven Steps to Havana; 2. at
Neumann’s, 9 - 1; 4. jazz music at Times Bar, 5. at Fridley Crab House, 6161
Hwy.65, 763-571-444, 9:30-1, price?</P>
<P></P>
<P>NEW! SALSA/LATIN DANCE PARTY, "Salsa Caliente," at ERV Studio every Sat., 8
pm Latin lesson, dancing 9 - 1, $5.</P>
<P>SALSA/LATIN : 1. at Picosa, 9 -1, lesson at 9 by SDS, $8 ; 2. at ERV Studio,
Hopkins; 3. Dixie’s, 4. check at new Rene’s Studio (Latin?), 7 pm-12 am, at
Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4<SUP>th</SUP> St., Mpls. 55414, renesdance.com,
4. Baja Sol Grill, Inv.Grove Hts., 9:30 pm</P>
<P>POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA at Gasthof zurGemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av. N.E.,
612-781-3869, 8-10.</P>
<P>ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY, 8:30-11, DanceWithMeStudio, lesson at 7:30, $7, by
stcloudballroomdanceclub.org </P>
<P>ROCHESTER: BlueMoonBallroom.net; also see www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665
or 507-281-1034.</P>
<P>DULUTH: Club Saratoga, 3 - 7pm, Billy D & Route 66 band, fun retro
bar.</P>
<P>MORE nightclubs/bars at go4dancer.com, Friday "Scene" of "StarTribune,"
triciadancer.com.</P>
<P>Your local American Legion and VFW may have music.</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=4>
<P>SUN., APR. 6 (1st Sun.)</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>RHYTHM AND JAZZ REVIVAL, Mpls., live music at all classes, swing music/dance
festival in Uptown at JawaahirDanceStudio (Hennepin and Franklin) ; performances
by internationally recognized and local dancers, musicians from Twin Cities and
New Orleans; lindy hop, balboa, charleston and jazz music dance classes;
rhythmandjazzrevival.com or rhythmandjazzrevival@gmail.com</P>
<P>VARIETY DANCING to live country band at Eagles, 3 - 7 pm, donate in white
box.</P>
<P>BALLROOM PARTY at Cinema to "JERRY O'HAGAN ORCHESTRA" (14 pieces) with
fabulous vocalist, Charmin Michelle, 7-10 pm, free lesson 6:15, NO jeans,
$12.</P>
<P>WC SWING PARTY at Eagles Club, 7 pm - free lesson by Jason Barnes; 7:30-10:30
-dancing, by TC Rebels.</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Ted and Tatyana Volk’s home in Edina</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">, </FONT><FONT face=Arial>6301 Belmore Ln., to practice
and assist fellow dancers, partners rotated, wish to balance leaders/followers,
so RSVP to tvolk@visi.com to receive confirmation (please include your ph. #),
952 935-4249<BR></P>
<P>ARG. TANGO at Loring Pasta Bar Mandragora Tango Orchestra, 6 - 10 pm.</P>
<P></P>
<P>VARIETY DANCING to country band and DJ at MN Music Cafe, 7 -11 pm, co. 2-step
lesson at 6:30.</P>
<P>WC SWING/OTHER 1. to Gypsy Jazz and Twin Cities Hot Club at Times, 8 - 11 pm,
2. to Moses Oakland (blues) at Famous Daves, 8-11.</P>
<P>CAJUN/ZYDECO bands at Half Time Rec, 8 pm, lesson 7 pm.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>SALSA: 1. at Champion 7-9:30, class at 6; 2. at ERV Studio 7-11:30 pm, class
at 6; $5; 3. LaBodega; 4. at FourSeasons (1st & 3rd Sun.) e-mail
DJLuisElRumbero@gmail.com; 5. band Charanga Tropical (only 2nd Sun.) at Varsity
Theater, 9-12, 6. check about contest at Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Av., and at First
Av., 701 First Av., Mpls., B2Bentertainment@gmail.com and myspace.com.</P>
<P>POLKA/OLD-TYME: check at Waconia Lakeside Ballroom</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=4>
<P>MON., APR. 7</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>CLASSES by Scott Anderson, 7 pm-beg. RUMBA, 8-interm./silver CHA at St.
Richard's, $10.</P>
<P>BALLROOM TECHNIQUE 7 pm and INTERM. class at DancersStudio, 8 pm.</P>
<P>WC SWING LESSONS, 7 & 8 pm, by Soleman Krebs and Todd Paulus then-</P>
<P>SWING SOCIAL for all at 9 pm at new SocialDanceStudio.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>WC SWING/LATIN to live blues music at Eagles, 7:30-10:30, $5; also check at
MN Music Cafe.</P>
<P>VARIETY DANCING to BECKY THOMPSON AND OLD SCHOOL at Lee's, 8:30-11:30, no
cover.</P>
<P>COUNTRY/SWING to Matt Pudas and No.Co. Bandits at Famous Dave’s, 9-12:30,
free.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>ARG. TANGO BASICS: 7-8pm at Rendezvous by Ralph Tutilla and at Four Seasons,
7 pm.</P></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>NEW! SALSA POLICE live band and DJ now every Mon. at Babalu's, $5, cheap
drinks.</P>
<P>IRISH CEILI at Merlins, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612 216 2419, 7- 8:45,
free.</P>
<P> </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>TUE., APR. 8</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3> </FONT></P>
<P>VARIETY DANCE to live band at Medina, 1-4 pm.</P>
<P>WALTZ/FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro, 7 pm, $15
walk-in.</P>
<P>WC SWING/other: 1. Interm. class at SOS with Loren Greenberg 7:30; 2. at MN
Music Cafe, 9-2, free, 2. jazz at KittyKat, 315 14th Av.S.E., confirm at
612-331-9800.</P>
<P>ARG. TANGO 1. interm. class at 8 pm at FourSeasons, practica for all levels 9
- 10 pm; 2. beginners at 6:30 and interm. at 8 pm at Old Arizona; 3. Milonga
Martes Party at L. Donnay's, 9:45-12, bring food/wine or $3-5; 3. U of MN Tango
Club has lessons, check calendar at www.mntango.org. </P>
<P>SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, CD music, lesson prior???; also
SALSA to live band at Famous Dave's, 9-12, $5, but very crowded.
</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>MARK YOUR CALENDAR</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3> </FONT></P>
<P>Apr. 7 - DEADLINE TO REGISTER for SwingDanceAmerica in Milwaukee on Apr.
24-27. You don't have to compete to participate. Socia DanceStudio.com has four
tables reserved, 40 Weekend Passes available for $99, full weekend of social
dancing, workshops,entertainment, opportunity to compete. </P>
<P>Apr. 9 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-10 pm, $5, NC 2-step, swing, co.,
Latin,ballroom<BR>Apr. 11 - CLUB SALSERO and INTL.NIGHT at new Social Dance
Studio.</P>
<P>Apr. 12 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio - Woodbury</P>
<P>Apr. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY at LifeTimeFitness, Blmgtn.</P>
<P>Apr. 12 - SWING/OTHER dancing at Medina to Elvis music (a TGIS event).</P>
<P>Apr. 12 - POLKA DANCE, Spring Fling at Tom & Jerry’s Ballroom, Gilman,
WI, Hwy. 64 just N. of Thorp, WI; 8-12, $8, with Polka Connection Band.</P>
<P>Apr. 18 - CLUB SALSERO/FUNDRAISER at new Social Dance Studio.</P>
<P>Apr. 20 - AUDITIONS for WC swing and salsa teams at SDS.</P>
<P>Apr. 24-27 - SWING DANCE AMERICA in Milwaukee.</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>Apr. 26 - SOCK HOP at Retro.</P>
<P>May 2&3 - COULEE COUNTRY DANCEFEST in LaCrosse, WI, evanspb@wwt.net.</P>
<P>May 4 - BALLROOM TEA DANCE AND BRUNCH at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN. Get
tickets from DeDe at DeOuren@msn.com, 651-452-4340</P>
<P>May 10 - MN DANCESPORT OPEN Competition at Champion Ballroom.</P>
<P>May 9 - 11 - HEARTLAND ARGENTINE TANGO FESTIVAL, Mpls. Hyatt</P>
<P>May 15 &16 - LINE DANCE WORKSHOP at Eisenhower Comm. Ctr., Hopkins,
www.LNdancer.info or Dodee at 612-799-7393 or LNdancer@aol.com. </P>
<P>May 23-26 - ARG. TANGO CAMP on Pine Lake, 40225 Purlieu Rd., near Dent, MN
and Maplewood State Park, Dent is 30 mi N.of Fergus Falls, Maplewood State Park
is 7 mi. W.of Lakeside Camp, 3-4 hr. drive from Mpls.</FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman">, </FONT><FONT face=Arial>Instructors : Agape and Somer,
live music by "Mandragora," 8 classes of tango, 3 milongas (evenings 9-1), 8
meals, Mediterranean cuisine, free lodging - dorm bunk beds or tenting, pay for
separate items or all is $295, $345 after Apr. 11,
maryjocayley@yahoo.com</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=4>
<P>------------------------------------------------------</P>
<P>ADDRESS BOOK for DANCING </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>(check all sections
below) (revised 04/02/08)</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>VENUES:</P></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>B’DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club,
651-484-4562.) </P>
<P>CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w., Hwy. 5
w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or E. on Market St.), 952-938-0048,
info@dancesportballroom.com, uschamps@msn.com, Robert & Jennifer Foster.
</P>
<P>CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644,
Harry Benson. </P>
<P>CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off
Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910, Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels,
Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here. </P>
<P>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. </P>
<P>DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94),
651-641-0777; opening Mar. 28: 9470 Hudson Rd., Woodbury MN 55125, 651-731-0777.
</P>
<P>DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co.
Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100.</P>
<P>EAGLES CLUB, 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. 55406, office 612-724-9714, bar
612-729-4469, minneapoliseagles34.org </P>
<P>ERV Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, ticobaila@yahoo.com,
952-303-3339, 612-240-9053, Eliecer RamirezVargas, ballroom-salsa pro. </P>
<P>FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls.,
612-822-2348. </P>
<P>FOURSEASONSdancestudio.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley),
612-342-0902</P>
<P>42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403.</P>
<P>HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 </P>
<P>LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491,
leesliquorlounge.com</P>
<P>LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426,
952-928-6444 </P>
<P>LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - contact Sondra Chan, 612-868-3344,
GottaDanceNOW.com or a phone book. </P>
<P>LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus,
info@loringcafe.com, 612-378-4849 </P>
<P>MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins55343, 952-334-0618, practice
studio.</P>
<P>MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345. </P>
<P>MARIAN KC HALL</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=3>, </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale,
952-888-1492</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3>.</FONT></P></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2>
<P>McMAHON'S PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls. </P>
<P>MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661, 20 min. W. of Mpls.,
medinaentertainment.com </P>
<P>MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699,
<U>minnesotamusiccafe.com</U> </P>
<P>NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020 </P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>O’GARA’S, 164 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul, few blocks south off 94,
651-644-3333.</P>
<P>ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416,
952-928-7803, www.onyourtoes.org, info@onyourtoes.org, Jeff and Cindy
Nehrbass.</P>
<P>RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562, , Esther Grandbois
</P>
<P>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@onyourtoes.org</P>
<P>SCHULLER’S, 7345 Country Club Dr., Golden Valley 763-545-9972 (take Rhode
Island Av. N. off Hwy.55)</P>
<P>SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 612-353-4445</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=3>,
</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>opening by Apr. 3? at 3742 23rd Av. S.,
Mpls.55407, info@socialdancestudio.com, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman
Krebs also teaches WC swing here</P>
<P>ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of
494) </P>
<P>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. </P>
<P>SOS, 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 651-735-2400, info. from Ken
Douglas 612 -723 -7097, sosrecoveryroom.org, . </P>
<P>STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251,
starks-saloon.com </P>
<P>TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914, tapestryfolkdance.org,
staff@tapestryfookdance.org, Terry and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here.</P>
<P>331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746. </P>
<P>TIMES, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, timesbarandcafe.com </P>
<P>TROCADEROS, 107 3rd Av. N., Mpls, 55401, 612-465-0440 </P>
<P>TROPICAL, Woodbury, open summer ‘08, James & Tricia Wood,
triciadancer@aol.com, 651-600-5129</P>
<P>WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191. </P>
<P>WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 </P>
<P>WITHROWBALLROOM.COM, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN 55038, 651-439-5123, P. O.
Box 40, Stillwater MN 55082;
http://maps.google.com/?q=12169NKeystoneAve%2CHugo%2CMN%2C55038; Directions: 694
or 35E to Hwy. 36, go E. to Manning (Co. Rd.15), go N. or left at the light on
Manning, continue about 7 mi., go W. or left on 122nd St. (Co. Rd. 7), continue
a mile down, go S. or left on Co. Rd. 9; ballroom sign on the left. </P>
<P>OTHER info. at go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com, usadance-mn.org,
StarTribune Friday "Scene" </P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:</B> </P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on
Broadway), 3rd Sat. tango</P>
<P>DONNAY, Lois - instructor, 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436, cell
612-518-4915, mndance.com. </P>
<P>OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050, purple door</P>
<P>INSTRUCTORS: </P>
<P>El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-399,
mtidan@excite.com </P>
<P>FlorenicaTaccetti.com, tango@florenciataccetti.com; 612-871-9651</P>
<P>Sabine Ibes sabine@ibeslandscaping.com, 612- 501-7956 </P>
<P>Niko Salgado, xonovik@gmail.com 612-226-4479, 612-600-1288</P>
<P>Andrea DuCane and Michael Cordner, Rebecca and Bruce Abas at Four Seasons,
612-342-0902.</P>
<P>Javier Bucher, javier.bucher@gmail.com, 612-331-5618; and Ralph Tutilla,
raulit@msn.com, 651-578-0156 </P>
<P>INSTRUCTORS for Arg.Tango and Ballroom: Steve Lee tctango@gmail.com
612-729-5306; Alyssa Kark at Cinema.</P>
<P>TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349.</P>
<P>TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN:
http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com<BR>BUENOS AIRES, AR:
tango@florenciataccetti.com, lois@mndance.com,
lynneschulz@cpinternet.com</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>SALSA ADDRESSES </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>(also see venues listed
above):</P></B>
<P>BABALU'S, 800 N. Washington Av., downtown Mpls., 612-746-3158</P>
<P>BAJA SOL, just off Upper 55th St. near Hwy. 52 and I-494 by watertower, Inver
Grove Heights</P>
<P>DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345, dixiesongrand.com </P>
<P>EL NUEVO RODEO, 2709 E. Lake St., Mpls., 55408, 612-728-0101</P>
<P>LA BODEGA, 3005 Lyndale Av. at Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-823-2661</P>
<P>PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30
2nd St. S.E.</P>
<P>RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4<SUP>th</SUP> St., Mpls.
55414, renesdance.com.</P>
<P>VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls.</P>
<P>INFO</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>.: </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684, has a great
e-mail newsletter.</P></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT><B><FONT
face=Arial>
<P>INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2> (not mentioned
elsewhere):</P></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial>
<P>BALLROOM:</P></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>ANDERSON, Scott - 612-816-4446, megamarc@frontiernet.net</P>
<P>BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147</P>
<P>KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, tonydancesport@gmail.com,
612-701-5604</P>
<P>MOHN, Monica - Twin Cities, Lexington, Circle Pines, monicamohn.com,
monicamohn@juno.com, 612-874-0747</P>
<P>OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159</P>
<P>STEPAN, BRETT - bolerobrett@aol.com, 952-432-6969</P>
<P>WU, Lisa - assisted by Daniel Lai, lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com , 651-278-4434.</P>
<P>Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios
or online at usadance-mn.org.</P>
<P>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).</P>
<P>BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612)
371-0300, </P>
<P>www.myballroomdancestudio.com</P>
<P>BEGINNER LESSONS - check school districts’ evening classes; colleges; fitness
centers; videos from libraries!</P>
<P>CAJUN/ZYDECO: FloryKatz/KevinWhaley teach at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl
at bayoudancer.com, krewedewalleye.org</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>, </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>newsletter notessteps@aol.com by
JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12.</P>
<P>EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, info@pazazdance.com</P>
<P>WC SWING: www.ericabergswing.com. </P>
<P>ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, cbdancing1@sbcglobal.net, 414-520-5672.
</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>CLUBS:</P></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P>AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP
651-917-0075.</P>
<P>CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, cafebailar@earthlink.net,
612-600-5129.</P>
<P>CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), danlai888@gmail.com 612-720-1587,
lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com 651-278-4434 </P>
<P>HAVINABALL.COM (singles), havinaball@comcast.net, hotline 651-493-9658.</P>
<P>LOMA MOR IrishDanceClub, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html</P>
<P>METRO DANCERS, metrodancers@yahoo.com, Ann, 651-699-8832. </P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, info@tcrebels.com,
952-941-0906, 612-823-0397, several instructors available</P>
<P>SAT (Singles All Together) lessons at Lenox or Medina, info.- Carol
952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513.</P>
<P>SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com;
mnsquares@comcast.net, 763-557-5113</P>
<P>TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry.</P>
<P>TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, info@tgisdances.com,
763-503-5444.</P>
<P>U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc, bdc@tc.umn.edu,
651-649-4505.</P>
<P>U of MN TANGO CLUB, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, utango@umn.edu</P>
<P>USADANCE -MN.org, info@usadance-mn.org, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145. </P>
<P>WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424, efrankovich@visi.com
(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls.,
952-926-6812.)</P></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial>
<P>MINNESOTA and OUT-OF-STATE DANCE INFO.:</P></B></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>
<P>BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS - </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>www.mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300.</P>
<P>BEMEDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: dancers@suzyandhondo.com</P>
<P>BRAINERD: ThatDancersPlace.com, 810 NW 7th St., 56401, (218) 824-DANCE.</P>
<P>CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE: Tracy Heinze, MinnesotaDances.com,
tracylwheinze@yahoo.com, 763-439-3884</P>
<P>DULUTH: Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865, a fun, retro (1950's)
bar. </P>
<P>ELK RIVER/ROGERS AREA: Tracy and Stuart Palmer, 763-428-9714.</P>
<P>FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, bdawley@viracon.com,
507-451-1426.</P>
<P>MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn, polka/old tyme/country/variety/50's;</FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>larsonsbarn.com</P>
<P>OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-451-5346. </P>
<P>ROCHESTER: </P>
<P>BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 </P>
<P>Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034; </P>
<P>Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW),
507-252-1848;dahldance.com, babydahlmn417@msn.com</P>
<P>Get complete list of Rochester info. from fgommels@rconnect.com.</P>
<P>ST. CLOUD: DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, mapquest.com,
stcloudballroomdanceclub.org, 320-282- 8612. </P>
<P>WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use
1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305, Tom 612-371-0300. Arthur Murray studio in Eau
Claire. In Menomonie there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on
Wednesday afternoons from 1 - 5pm.</P>
<P>NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, dancewithjzone@hotmail.com</P>
<P>SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at Ron@seattledanceinfo.com,
425-917-1188, donation requested.</P>
<P>N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com </P>
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