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LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS Oct. 8 - 14<br>
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GENERAL NEWS<br>
<br>
NEW DONORS to “Lynne’s Dance News”: Thank you to Paul Brandli and Paul
Stachour for their gifts.<br>
<br>
MILLIE CUCCIA passed away from lung cancer on Sun., Oct. 5. Memorial
Service will be Sun. Oct.12, Visitation 1pm;<br>
Service 2 pm at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Ctr, 2800 Curve Crest
Blvd.,Stillwater 55082, 651.439.5511, Obituary in<br>
St. Paul, Mpls., Hudson and Madison papers on Oct. 8. Cards can be
sent to Cuccia Family,16835 20th St., Lakeland<br>
MN 55043, 651-436-7672. Memorials preferred to the family for a future
remembrance. One daughter's name is Jan. <br>
<br>
VIRGINIA DIETZ fell at Cinema Ballroom on Oct. 5 and broke her hip, is
at United Hospital, Room 4927, 651-241-7749,<br>
nurse's station 651-241-8470;cards can be sent to 4958 Devonshire
Circle, Excelsior 55331, ph. 952-474-8572. She<br>
would like to attend Millie's service, if someone can take her.<br>
<br>
JAY GEFFRE - from Mary Geffre: "My husband Jay died Wed., Sep. 10 ...
very unexpected, he was in very good health<br>
and only 44 yrs.old. ... I miss him so much ... my husband and I danced
at Classic Ballroom, before ...at Arthur<br>
Murray-St. Paul and belonged to TC Rebels...in the dance community for
3 1/2 yrs. ... latest thing we did was the Classic<br>
Ballroom Formation at the TCO." (Cards can be sent to Mary Geffre,
13047 94th Place, Maple Grove MN 55369).<br>
<br>
OCT. 8 IS DEADLINE to get your name in the program for MN MADNESS!! IT
IS OPEN TO ALL SOCIAL<br>
DANCERS! Dance “lead and follow.” Ask a partner today! It’s Oct. 25
at Shakopee Ballroom; casual, fun, no costumes;<br>
also relays and Jack n' Jill events (random partners assigned);
routines and costumes can be used in the competitive<br>
section, dinner included in the $60 participation fee, or spectate for
$10; hosted by Scott Anderson and Nathan Daniels, <br>
763-545-8690, see details at <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.minnesotamadness.com">http://www.minnesotamadness.com</a>.<br>
<br>
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MN MADNESS on Oct.25 - call Mike, 651-698-0454.<br>
<br>
MIX-N-MATCH DANCE PARTY - ‘looking for a dance partner ... competitive,
social or to take lessons? Dance with<br>
potential partners this Sun., Oct.12, 5-7pm, Social Dance Studio,
Mpls., confidential, anonymous, no-obligation matching<br>
system, all levels welcome, fun, low-pressure mixers and introduction
games, a variety of music, your mutual matches<br>
will be sent within 48 hr.<br>
<br>
NEED 2 MEN: 1. for Beginners CHA CHA, 6 pm, Fri., Oct 10, 17, 24;
$33/$41, at Blmgtn. Life Time Fitness, 98th St. off<br>
35W, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.GottaDanceNow.com">www.GottaDanceNow.com</a> and for
2. SALSA on Tuesdays at Dancing on
Broadway, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple<br>
Grove 55311, 763-425-3623, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.dancinonbroadway.com">www.dancinonbroadway.com</a><br>
<br>
SAVE! SAVE! the Oct. issues of “Lynne’s Dance News,” especially
Coming Attractions and Address Book as I will be<br>
traveling in Nov. and may not be able to e-mail everyone. Also check
the website above.<br>
<br>
DANCIR.NET is a new website to help you find dance classes and dance
parties in the metro area. You can search by<br>
area, dance style, and date. Also check the Address Book section at the
end of this newsletter.<br>
<br>
HAPPY 60th WED. ANNIV. Oct. 9 to Bernice and Harold Mattke (Lynne’s
parents, also ballroom dancers)! <br>
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! : Jackie Dalton, Christine DeGonda, Mark Lee, Ha Tuong<br>
<br>
MOLLIE PAULSON - fellow ballroom dancer, will exhibit her art (some of
dancers) on Oct. 17, 1-6 pm, and Oct. 18, 1-5<br>
pm, at 11975 Tiffany Ln., Ed. Pr. 55344, 952-995-0166.<br>
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WED., OCT. 8<br>
<br>
DEADLINE for registration for MN MADNESS, see above.<br>
<br>
SCOTT ANDERSON private lessons at DancersStudio-St. Paul, Scott
612-816-4446.<br>
<br>
BALLROOM PARTY at Cinema, 8-9 pm, $6/$5, paid lesson at 7 pm.<br>
<br>
BALLROOM/VARIETY PARTY at Tropical Ballroom from 8-10 pm, requests
welcome for practicing, staff available for<br>
questions, $5.<br>
<br>
COUNTRY/SWING at Stark's, large floor, 8-12; DJ Bob Wood, order food
til 9, $5.<br>
<br>
SWING/LATIN to Swanee Beach Trio at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30; <br>
<br>
WC SWING/RUMBA choices: to Big George Jackson blues at Eagles,
7:45-10:30; to Sam Kuusisto at MN Music Cafe,<br>
9-2; to Power of Ten at Redstone Grill, 8000 Eden Rd., Ed. Prairie,
952-903-9500, 9:30-1.<br>
<br>
EC and WC SWING/CAJUN to Davina and the Vagabonds at Lee’s 9:30-1,
lesson at 8 pm, free; to Wolverines jazz at<br>
Times Bar, 7:30-10:30.<br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO (3 choices): 1. interm. class 6:30 pm at El Toro; 2. basics
class 7 pm, interm/adv. class at 8:15 pm and<br>
then a PRACTICA for all levels at 9:15 pm all at Social Dance Studio;
3. basics at Cinema, 9 pm.; 4. interm./adv. class<br>
by Florencia at Four Seasons with permission, 8 -9:30 pm.<br>
<br>
SALSA (4 choices): 1. Salsabrosa Band at Picosa, 6 - 9 pm, Latin lesson
at 5:30, validated parking in ramp on 2nd St.<br>
S.E. 2. check at LaBodega ; 3. Salsa del Soul Band at Bellanotte
Restaurant, inside Block E of downtown Mpls.,<br>
7:30-9:30; 4. check studio websites for lessons.<br>
<br>
LINE DANCE PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 7 pm line dance lesson, stay and dance
after, $6 <br>
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THUR., OCT. 9<br>
<br>
CHA CHA by SCOTT ANDERSON, bronze Dvida syllabus steps and technique, a
different dance studied each month,<br>
drop in for any, at Champion, 8 pm.<br>
<br>
AMER. TANGO CLASS, silver level, at Dancers' Studio-St. Paul, 8 pm,
$15. <br>
<br>
BALLROOM PARTY at Champion Ballroom, 8 - 9 pm, $10/8.<br>
<br>
WC SWING CLASSES at SOS-Oakdale, by expert Loren Greenberg, 7:30, 2
weeks left; also new series starts at B’Dale<br>
by Skip and Diane.<br>
<br>
SWING/LATIN live music (2 choices): to Russian trio at St. Petersburg
Restaurant, off Hwy. 100 go E. on 36th St. N. to<br>
France Av. in Robbinsdale, 7:30-??, dress up!; and at Mancini's,
8:30-12:30.<br>
<br>
SWING/country live music to Trailer Trash at Lee’s, 9 - 12.<br>
<br>
SWING to Stockcar Named Desire at MN Music Cafe, DJ at 7:30, lesson at
8, music 9 - 1.<br>
<br>
EC SWING/LINDY (2 choices): at Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at
6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress<br>
during month; and to a Big Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm,
(lesson 6:15 pm), $7; <br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO classes: 1. basics with Florencia at Four Seasons 8:15 -
9:45 pm; 2. basics at Cinema at 9 pm; 3.<br>
Following for Leaders, 7 pm, at Donnay’s, then adv.class at Donnay’s, 8
pm, with permission.<br>
<br>
SALSA/LATIN (4 choices): 1. New! at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th
fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty<br>
no cover, all ages, free mini-appetizer with drink purchase, free mini
lesson at 9pm; 2. to Salsa del Sol<br>
band at Times, 9:30-12, free, small floor; 3. at Picosa, 9 pm, $5, park
in garage on 2nd St.S.E.; 4.to Sensacion Latina<br>
Band at CongaLatinBistro, 501 E. Hennepin, confirm at 612-331-3360, 10
pm.<br>
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WARNING! ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS are at end of this
newsletter, but may only<br>
appear on the web page in the future, so SAVE! <br>
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FRI., OCT. 10 (2nd Fri.)<br>
<br>
BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES ( choices):<br>
1. at Tropical by Cafe Bailar Dance Club;8:30-12; waltz lesson at 7:30
by James and Tricia Wood<br>
2. at Dancers Studio-St.Paul, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15, paid lessons at 7
& 8 pm.<br>
3. at Cheek to Cheek, DJ music 8:30-10:30, lesson at 7:30, $10/8.<br>
<br>
FOXTROT/SWING at KC Marion Hall in Blmgtn. to The Classic Big Band, 8 -
11 pm. <br>
<br>
WC SWING by MN WC Swing Club at B’Dale Club, 8:30-12, lesson at 7:30 by
DJ Loren Greenberg, potluck at 10,<br>
Joanie 651-484-4562.<br>
<br>
LATIN/SWING to Mark and Francine intl. bistro music at Times Bar,
9:30-1.<br>
<br>
VARIETY PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 6:45 beginner line dance with Murium, at
8 pm-adv. line dance lesson with Lynn<br>
Card, then dance party, requests played, door prize, $6.<br>
<br>
SWING/COUNTRY (6 live music choices): 1. at Eagles; 2. to Stowaway at
Half Time Rec, 9:30-1:30; and 3. try Blaine<br>
VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946.; 4. to The Dollies at
Lee’s; 5.at Neumann’s Bar.; 6. to Mr. Winky at<br>
The Junction.<br>
<br>
SWING/FREESTYLE live music: 1. look at website TGIS.com; 2. The
Butanes at McMahon’s, 9:30-1; 3. Casablanca at<br>
MN Music Cafe, 9 - 2.<br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 pm-12:30, potluck snacks, BYOB,
$7, mntango.org.<br>
<br>
LINDY HOP SHOWDOWN at Cinema Ballroom, 7 pm-; also on Sat.<br>
<br>
INTERNATIONAL DANCE PARTY at Social Dance Studio, 9 - 12, lesson at 8
pm, $10.<br>
<br>
SALSA/LATIN (5 choices): 1. at Picosa 9pm -2am, lesson from 9-10:15pm,
no cover for now, validated park. in ramp on<br>
2nd St. S.E., 612-746-397; and 2. at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant,
Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury, dancing 10 - 2, free<br>
lesson at 9 pm, free margaritas for ladies. No cover; and 3. check at
Tequila Tango, 992 Arcade, St. Paul; and 4. to<br>
Tropical Zone at Dixie's in St. Paul, 5. check at Babalu.<br>
<br>
POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA at Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E.,
612-781-3869, 8-10 pm, call to confirm.<br>
<br>
IRISH/CONTRA/FOLKDANCING at Tapestry, see website.<br>
<br>
STILLWATER: check at Stones, 324 S. Main, and at Pappy’s on Mulberry St.<br>
<br>
ST. CLOUD: SALSA at Studio Jeff on every 2nd Fri., 701 St. Germain St.
W., 201, 9 pm-1, (320) 260-6580.<br>
<br>
ROCHESTER: 1. Latin dancing at BlueMoonBallroom.net ; 2. occasional
Ballroom Party, see <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.somnusadance.org">www.somnusadance.org</a>.,<br>
3. check at 331 Club or Whiskey Bones Roadhouse<br>
<br>
MORE CHOICES of nightclubs/bars listed at <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.go4dancer.com">www.go4dancer.com</a>,
Friday
"StarTribune" Scene section, and<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.socialdancestudio.com/NewsletterSuave">www.socialdancestudio.com/NewsletterSuave</a>
(by Niko). Your local
American Legion and VFW (look under Veterans of<br>
Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music.<br>
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Please read first page. It changes each week.<br>
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SAT., OCT. 11 (2nd Sat.) <br>
<br>
INTL. LATIN SEMINAR at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 2-4 pm, $25 adv., $30
at door.<br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO PRACTICA, 11 -12:30 am, at Social Dance Studio.<br>
<br>
LESSONS AT ALL STUDIOS such as Arg. tango at Donnay’s, intl. PASO DOBLE
by Tony K at Tapestry, 1pm.<br>
<br>
BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES (3 CHOICES):<br>
1. at Blmgtn. LifeTime Fitness, 98th St. exit off 35W, 6 pm cha cha
lesson, 7 – 10 pm variety dance, open to the public;<br>
$10 includes admission to the club, lesson, party, water bottle, hosted
by Sondra Chan, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:Sondra@GottaDanceNOW.com">Sondra@GottaDanceNOW.com</a>,<br>
612-868-3344, next one is Nov. 8.<br>
2. at Tropical Ballroom, 7:10-8pm rumba lesson, 8-11:30pm music, $10/$8.<br>
3. by AquaGliders at St. Richard’s, 7:30 lesson, 8:45 taped music,
10:30 refreshments and meeting, must bring a dance<br>
partner, $25 a time or $50 a quarter, bring non alcoholic beverage, ice
available, reservations required, call Pam or Joe<br>
Krzyzanak 612 869 3062.<br>
<br>
COUNTRY/SWING PARTY at Stark's, 8 pm-12, DJ Bob Wood.<br>
<br>
CLUB SWING DANCE PARTY at Social Dance Studio, 9 - 12, lesson 8 pm,
$15/10 (or $5 with a student ID), DJ T4 will<br>
spin requests.<br>
<br>
WC SWING at SOS-Oakdale with Skip and Diane, 8 pm, $6, alcohol free,
free treats, new coffee bar, sosrecovery.org <br>
<br>
WC SWING/RUMBA choices: to Rich Lewis at Eagles Club; at Famous Dave,
and to Cool Dispostion at McMahon’s, jazz<br>
at Dakota Co. Stkhs. in B’Ville, and Ted Larson blues at Neumann’s.<br>
<br>
SWING to The Retractions, 9 - 10 pm, then A Hard Day's Night Beatles
Tribute Band follows, 10 pm- 1 at Break Away<br>
Bar, 4080 W.Broadway, Robbinsdale 55422, 763-531-8411, $5.<br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO MILONGA at On Your Toes by Tango Society of MN, 9 pm - 1,
lesson at 8 pm, $10/7, potluck snacks, <br>
mntango.org.<br>
<br>
SALSA (5 choices): at Picosa to Salsabrosa Band and a DJ,10 -1, lesson
at 9, $10, validated parking with purchase; and<br>
check at Babalu; or try Dixie's and Rene's Studio, renesdance.com, and
at Baja Sol Grill, Inv.Grove Hts., 9:30 pm.<br>
<br>
POLKAFEST at Zion Luth. Church, 241 5th Av., Hopkins, worship at 5 pm,
BBQ meal, The Jolly Ramblers and Chuck<br>
Thiel Bands play, $7.50, 952-938-7661.<br>
<br>
INTL./IRISH/CONTRA/FOLKDANCING at Tapestry, see website.<br>
<br>
PRINCETON: WC SWING/RUMBA to Cooker John at Wyanett Hall, 34894 Nacre
St.NW, take Hwy. 95 six mi. E. of<br>
Princeton, turn N. on Nacre, 763-389-1536, 7 - 10:30 pm, lesson at
6:30, $10.<br>
<br>
ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio, lesson at 7:30pm,
variety dancing 8:30<br>
pm, $7, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:info@stcloudballroomdanceclub.org">info@stcloudballroomdanceclub.org</a>
<br>
<br>
ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom Party -
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.somnusadance.org">www.somnusadance.org</a>
507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034; 3.<br>
maybe swing music at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse<br>
<br>
DULUTH: SWING/LATIN to Christine Rosholt combo at Club Saratoga, 331
Canal Park, 218-727-7865, 3 -7 pm<br>
<br>
GILMAN, WI: POLKA at Tom n Jerrys Ballroom, Hwy. 64, N. of Thorp, 7 -
11:30 pm, $8, wear a cheese hat.<br>
<br>
MORE nightclubs/barlisted at go4dancer.com and Friday‘s "StarTribune.” <br>
American Legions and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music.<br>
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SUN., OCT. 12 (2nd Sun.) <br>
<br>
MILLIE CUCCIA’S MEMORIAL SERVICE - Visitation at 1pm; Service at 2 pm
at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Ctr, 2800<br>
Curve Crest Blvd.,Stillwater, MN 55082, Ph. 651.439.5511<br>
<br>
COUNTRY/VARIETY band 3-7 pm at Eagles Club.<br>
<br>
WC SWING to live music by Who Nu at MN Music Café, 3-7 pm, and to
Southside Aces at Nomad World Pub, 501<br>
Cedar Av., Mpls., 5 - 8 pm, also at Famous Dave and McMahon for blues
music in evening, <br>
<br>
BLUEGRASS music by Pickin’ Up Steam at Neumanns, 4 - 8 pm.<br>
<br>
MIX-N-MATCH EVENT by USADanceMN at Social Dance Studio, 5-7 pm,
‘looking for a dance partner ...<br>
competitive, social or to take lessons? Dance with potential partners;
confidential, anonymous, no-obligation matching <br>
system, all levels welcome, fun, low-pressure mixers and introduction
games, a variety of music, your mutual matches<br>
will be sent within 48 hr.<br>
<br>
NO BALLROOM PARTY TONIGHT at Cinema to "JERRY O'HAGAN ORCHESTRA"
usually with fabulous vocalist,<br>
Charmin Michelle, 7-10 pm, free lesson 6:15, please NO jeans, $12.<br>
<br>
NO CO. 2 STEP/SWING at MN Music Cafe, 7:30-11, usually co. 2-step
lesson at 6:30.<br>
<br>
CAJUN/ZYDECO at Half Time Rec, lesson at 7pm, dancing 8-11pm.<br>
<br>
CAJUN/SWING to Gypsy Jazz and TC Hot Club at Times Bar, 8 - 11 pm.<br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango
CD music til 10, hard tile floor, nice for<br>
supper.<br>
<br>
SALSA choices: 1. at Babalu, 8-12, free, by Eliecer of ERV DanceStudio;
2. at FourSeasons (1st & 3rd Sun., call to<br>
confirm) e-mail <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:DJLuisElRumbero@gmail.com">DJLuisElRumbero@gmail.com</a>;
3. band Charanga Tropical
(only 2nd Sun.) at Varsity Theater, 9-12, call<br>
to confirm.<br>
<br>
SWING/LINDY PARTY at Four Seasons, confirm at Pazazdance.com,
651-592-2687<br>
<br>
COUNTRY 2-STEP/SWING at Lee's 8 - 11, co. 2-step lesson 7 pm, for GLBT
community, also attended by straights,<br>
free, 2stepMSP.org<br>
<br>
GLENWOOD: (651) 407-8568, Barb (320) 763-6432, lakesideballroom.org<br>
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MON., OCT. 13<br>
<br>
OPEN HOUSE at new DanceSport Center on Main St. in North Branch MN;
free classes all day/evening, 651-277-6683,<br>
call to get schedules via e-mail, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.MNDanceSportCenter.com">www.MNDanceSportCenter.com</a>.<br>
<br>
FOXTROT CLASS, interm. level, at Dancers’ Studio, 6 pm.<br>
RUMBA TECHNIQUE at Dancers Studio, 7 pm.<br>
<br>
CLASS BY SCOTT A. at St. Richard's, 7 pm-basic AMER. TANGO, 8 pm-interm
NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP; $10 ea.<br>
<br>
ADV. CLASSES at Cinema and Classic Ballrooms, take with permission.<br>
<br>
VARIETY DANCING to Becky Thompson and Old School at Lee's, 8:30-11:30.<br>
<br>
WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, basic lessons at 7
& interm. at 8:15 pm <br>
<br>
WC SWING/RUMBA live blues music choices: at Famous Dave, 8 - 11, and to
Dave Burkhardt at MN Music Cafe, 9 - 2.<br>
<br>
EC SWING to Cedar Av. Big Band at O’ Gara’s, 7:30-10 pm. <br>
<br>
SALSA at Babalu to DJ Omari Omari (call to confirm)<br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO BASICS in Mtka. at Deephaven Ed.Ctr., Mtka. Blvd. 8 pm,
contact Lois 612-518-4915; also <br>
Basics Class at Four Seasons, 7 pm, Practica after, $10/8.<br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO PRACTICA FOR ALL LEVELS at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3,
Lindsay 651-249-1433.<br>
<br>
WC SWING/RUMBA DANCING at Eagles, 7:30-10:30.<br>
<br>
IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612 216 2419, 7-
8:45, free<br>
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TUE., OCT. 14<br>
<br>
OPEN HOUSE at new DanceSportCenter on Main St. in North Branch MN; free
classes all day/evening, 651-277-6683<br>
call to get schedules via e-mail, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.MNDanceSportCenter.com">www.MNDanceSportCenter.com</a>.<br>
<br>
BALLROOM PARTY to live band at Medina, 1 - 4 pm.<br>
<br>
WALTZ/FOXTROT silver level class by champion Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7-8
pm,$15.<br>
<br>
FREE NEWCOMER CLASS at Dancers Studio-Woodbury, 8 pm.<br>
<br>
ADV. BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at Classic at 8 pm by Donna with
permission.<br>
<br>
WC SWING classes: Social DanceStudio, SOS-Oakdale; and by Rebels at St.
Richard’s, 7 pm.<br>
<br>
SWING/OTHER DANCING choices: 1. Cheap Suit Party by Daddy Squeeze/Cafe
Accordion at Eagle's Club,<br>
7:30-10:30pm, daddysqueeze.com; and to 2. Stan Bann Big Band at O’
Gara’s, 8 - 11; 3. at Lee’s<br>
<br>
SWING/LINDY/BALBOA PRACTICE PARTY every Tue. at Abetto’s, 560 W. Como,
St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9<br>
pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, (1st Tue. for
beginners);come early for supper, pazazdance.com,<br>
651-592-2687.<br>
<br>
ARG. TANGO 1. interm. class at 8 pm, then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10
pm at FourSeasons; 2. beginners at 6:30 and<br>
interm. at 8 pm at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay; 3. Milonga Martes PARTY
at L. Donnay's, 9:30-12, bring food/wine or $3;<br>
4. lessons and practica at The Whole inside Coffman Union’s basement, U
of MN, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/%7Eutango">www.tc.umn.edu/~utango</a>. <br>
<br>
SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, CD music, lesson prior,
large floor.<br>
<br>
INTL. DANCING at Tapestry (see website)<br>
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COMING ATTRACTIONS (mark your calendar in case e-mails don’t come!)<br>
Oct. 15 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY to Rod Cerar Big Band at Medina, 8 -11
pm, lesson at 7 pm.<br>
Oct. 15 - DEADLINE FOR DISCOUNT for New Year’s Day Ball, Dance Camp,
Comp. in Orlando, FL,<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.championshipdancecamps.com">www.championshipdancecamps.com</a>,
888-829 2123<br>
Oct. 17 - DICK MACKO BAND BALLROOM PARTY at Retro,8-11 pm, bolero
lesson by Jeff Nehrbass at 7:30, then<br>
programmed variety of dances; dessert and coffee served, $10.<br>
Oct. 17- BALLROOM PARTY at new DanceSport Center in North Branch
8:30-9:30, free lesson at 7:30.<br>
Oct. 17 - MEETING ABOUT TRIP TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC with Dancers Studio,
10 pm.<br>
Oct.17-19 - BALLROOM DANCE WEEKEND on Mackinac Island, Michigan,
grandhotel.com, 1-800-33-grand.<br>
Oct. 18 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by USADanceMN at Tropical.<br>
Oct. 18 - WC SWING MASQUERADE BALL , 8 - 12, by Rebels at Social Dance
Sudio, featuring 5 workshops with U. S.<br>
Open Swing Dance Champion Robert Cordoba starting at 11:30 am!
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.tcrebels.com">www.tcrebels.com</a>.<br>
Oct. 18 - SALSA FESTIVAL OUTDOORS to Salsa de Soul Band at St. Mark’s,
519 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 3 - 10, bring a<br>
chair, food/beverages sold, children’s activities, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.ourcathedral.org">www.ourcathedral.org</a>.<br>
Oct. 24 - CHRIS KALOGERSON BAND for BALLROOM PARTY at Retro. <br>
Oct. 25 - MN MADNESS showcase/comp. at ShakopeeBallroom, 763-545-8690,
612-816-4446.<br>
Oct. 25-26 - NW DanceSport Championships, Seattle, WA, usadance-mn.org<br>
Oct. 31- HALLOWEEN BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES at Cinema, Classic, Medina,
Retro.<br>
Oct. 31 - Nov.2 - SVING DU NORD X at Tapestry, swing lessons, live
music, svingdunord.com<br>
Nov. 1 - SHOWCASE at Tropical; perform or spectate.<br>
Nov. 1 - DANCE PARTY/SILENT AUCTION with Cajun Hot Soles, New Riverside
Ramblers...,benefit for Amy Sabrina,at<br>
Eagles Club, 1 - 5 pm, donations needed for auction and raffle, contact
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:NotesSteps@aol.com">NotesSteps@aol.com</a>.<br>
Nov. 2 - REBELS MOVE to Social Dance Studio, free housewarming dance
party, 7 - 10:30!<br>
Nov. Saturdays - CAJUN/ZYDECO taught at Tapestry by Flory Katz, 7 -
8:30 pm.<br>
Nov. 7 - ROD CERAR BAND at Retro.<br>
Nov. 8 - BALLROOM PARTY at Blmgtn. LifeTime Fitness.<br>
Nov. 8 - CA State DanceSport Championships, Oakland, CA<br>
Nov. 14 - BENEFIT BALL for Beyond Ballroom Dance Co., Lafayette Club, 7
pm, $50 adv./$75 at door<br>
Nov. 29 - ALLIANCE DANCE-all studios participating, potluck, by
USADanceMN at St. Richard’s.<br>
Nov. 29 - THE BACHELORS BAND at Tropical.<br>
Dec. 20 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio-Woodbury, 6 - 10 pm.<br>
Dec. 31-Jan. 3 - NEW YEAR’S DANCE WEEKEND in Norfolk, VA
,<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.USADanceTidewater.org">www.USADanceTidewater.org</a><br>
Jan. 4 - DANCE CRUISE with Suncoast on Costa Fortuna ship to Grand
Cayman Island and Mexico, see<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:dancingoverthe7cs.@msn.com">dancingoverthe7cs.@msn.com</a><br>
Jan. 10 - THE SNOWBALL COMP. at Doubletree, St. Louis Park, MN.<br>
Jan. 31-Feb. 7 - TRIP TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC with Dancers Studio<br>
Feb. 6-15 - BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO., new show, Southern Theatre.,
Mpls.<br>
Feb. 20 & 21 - STAR OF THE NORTH COMPETITION (just amateurs) at
Ukranian Event Center, Mpls.<br>
Apr. 3-5 - USA NATL. COMP. in Baltimore.<br>
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DANCING ADDRESS BOOK (rev. 10/08/08; check all 6 sections below)<br>
<br>
VENUES:<br>
<br>
BABALU, 800 N. Washington Av., downtown Mpls., 612-746-3158<br>
B'DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club,
651-484-4562.)<br>
<br>
CHAMPIONballroomdance.com, 550 Market St., Chanhassen 55441(494 w.,
Hwy. 5 w., R.or N. onto Market Blvd., R. or<br>
E. on Market St.), 952-934-2160,<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:info@championballroomdance.com">info@championballroomdance.com</a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:uschamps@msn.com">uschamps@msn.com</a>,
Robert & Jennifer Foster.<br>
<br>
CHEEKTOCHEEKdancestudio.com, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids,
763-755-3644, Harry Benson.<br>
<br>
CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off
Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910, Eric and<br>
Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne
Michael teach here.<br>
<br>
CLASSICballroomdance.com, 4228 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth 55441 (in
FourSeasonsMall; take Co. Rd. 9 W. off 169;<br>
Paul Botes, Donna Edelstein, Jay Larson, 763-519-1314.<br>
<br>
COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356,
952-221-1317, committedtodancesport.com;<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:committedtodancesport@mchsi.com">committedtodancesport@mchsi.com</a>,
Tony Karadzhov<br>
<br>
DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W &
Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337,<br>
952-435-2100, hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm<br>
<br>
DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov<br>
<br>
DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94),
651-641-0777 and 9470 Hudson Rd., Woodbury<br>
55125, 651-731-0777,only 20 min. from Mpls., take Radio Dr. exit off
94, go S., go east or left on Hudson Rd.<br>
<br>
DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660, Tony
Karadzhov<br>
<br>
DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623,
dancinonbroadway.com<br>
<br>
ERVDanceStudio.com, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ticobaila@yahoo.com">ticobaila@yahoo.com</a>,
952-303-3339, 612-240-9053, Eliecer<br>
Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro.<br>
<br>
FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.),
Mpls., 612-822-2348.<br>
<br>
FOURSEASONSdancestudio.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in
alley), 612-342-0902<br>
<br>
42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403.<br>
HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245<br>
JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., 1940 Hennepin Av. 55403<br>
KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian<br>
<br>
LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403,
612-338-9491, leesliquorlounge.com<br>
LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426,
952-928-6444<br>
LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book.<br>
LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@loringcafe.com">info@loringcafe.com</a>,
612-378-4849<br>
<br>
MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618<br>
MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345.<br>
MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale,
952-888-1492.<br>
McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337<br>
<br>
<br>
MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661, 20 min. W. of
Mpls., <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://medinaentertainment.com">https://medinaentertainment.com</a><br>
<br>
MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699,
minnesotamusiccafe.com,<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near">http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near</a><br>
=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1<br>
<br>
NEUMANNSBAR.com, 2531 E. 7th Av., No. St. Paul MN 651-770-6020<br>
ODDFELLOWS, 2380 Hampden Av. (2nd fl.), St. Paul 55114, off University
Av. go N. on Raymond to Hampden,<br>
entrance is on Hampden, 651-645-4777.<br>
<br>
ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk.,
55416, 952-928-7803, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.onyourtoes.org">www.onyourtoes.org</a>,<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@onyourtoes.org">info@onyourtoes.org</a>,
Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass.<br>
<br>
RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:theplacetodance@gmail.com">theplacetodance@gmail.com</a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.theplacetodance.com">www.theplacetodance.com</a>,<br>
Esther Grandbois<br>
<br>
RETRO BALLROOM, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., (W. off Hwy. 100),
enter in rear from Yosemite Av., 952-928-7803,<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.retroballroom.com">www.retroballroom.com</a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@onyourtoes.org">info@onyourtoes.org</a><br>
<br>
SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365.<br>
<br>
SHAKOPEEballroom.com, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S.,
take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on<br>
Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412.<br>
<br>
SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:info@socialdancestudio.com">info@socialdancestudio.com</a>,
Joy Davina<br>
and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs also teaches WC swing here<br>
<br>
SOS, 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<br>
Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side,
651-735-2400, sosrecoveryroom.org, Ken<br>
Douglas 612 -723 -7097. <br>
<br>
STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan,
651-454-8251, starks-saloon.com<br>
ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N.
of 494), 612-869-2426.<br>
TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914,
tapestryfolkdance.org, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:staff@tapestryfookdance.org">staff@tapestryfookdance.org</a>,
Terry<br>
and Cindy Gardner of TCSwing teach here.<br>
<br>
331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746.<br>
<br>
TIMES, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, timesbarandcafe.com<br>
TROCADEROS, 107 3rd Av. N., Mpls, 55401, 612-465-0440<br>
<br>
TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley
Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe),<br>
651-414-0644 , <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:info@tropicalballroom.com">info@tropicalballroom.com</a>
owned by James and Tricia Wood.<br>
<br>
WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191.<br>
WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844<br>
WITHROWBALLROOM.COM, 12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN 55038, 651-439-5123,
P. O. Box 40, Stillwater MN<br>
55082; <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://maps.google.com/?q=12169NKeystoneAve%2CHugo%2CMN%2C55038">http://maps.google.com/?q=12169NKeystoneAve%2CHugo%2CMN%2C55038</a>;
Directions: 694 or 35E to Hwy.<br>
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.<br>
(Co. Rd. 7), continue a mile down, go S. or left on Co. Rd. 9; ballroom
sign on the left.<br>
---------------------------------------------<br>
OTHER info. at go4dancer.com, mndance.com, triciadancer.com,
usadance-mn.org, dancir.net,<br>
StarTribune Friday "Scene" section.<br>
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<br>
ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:<br>
<br>
BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on
Broadway), 3rd Sat. <br>
OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050, lavender
door<br>
<br>
INSTRUCTORS:<br>
Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -,<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:javier.bucher@gmail.com">javier.bucher@gmail.com</a>,
612-331-5618 <br>
Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436, 612-518-4915,
mndance.com.<br>
El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mtidan@excite.com">mtidan@excite.com</a><br>
Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner,
612-342-0902.<br>
Ibes, Sabine- <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:sabine@ibeslandscaping.com">sabine@ibeslandscaping.com</a>,
612- 501-7956 or Social Dance
Studio<br>
Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema.<br>
Lee, Steve - <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:tctango@gmail.com">tctango@gmail.com</a>, 612-729-5306<br>
Salgado, Niko - <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:xonovik@gmail.com">xonovik@gmail.com</a>, 612-226-4479,
612-600-1288 or Social
Dance Studio<br>
Taccetti, Florenica - <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:tango@florenciataccetti.com">tango@florenciataccetti.com</a>;
612-871-9651<br>
Tutilla, Ralph - <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:raulit@msn.com">raulit@msn.com</a>, 651-578-0156<br>
<br>
MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - mandragoratango.com,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:info@mandragoratango.com">info@mandragoratango.com</a>,
Bob 612-722-2554<br>
TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - mntango.org, hotline 763-576-3349.<br>
TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com">http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com</a><br>
BUENOS AIRES, AR: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:tango@florenciataccetti.com">tango@florenciataccetti.com</a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:lois@mndance.com">lois@mndance.com</a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:lmsdance@gmail.com">lmsdance@gmail.com</a><br>
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<br>
SALSA ADDRESSES (see others in Venues section)<br>
<br>
BAJA SOL, just off Upper 55th St. near Hwy. 52 and I-494 by watertower,
Inver Grove Heights<br>
DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345, dixiesongrand.com<br>
EL NUEVO RODEO, 2709 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612 728-0101<br>
LA BODEGA, 3005 Lyndale Av. at Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-823-2661<br>
PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park.
at 30 2nd St. S.E.<br>
RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls.
55414, renesdance.com.<br>
VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls.<br>
TEQUILA TANGO, 922 Arcade Street, St. Paul, MN 55106<br>
INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684, has
newsletter.<br>
CLUB SALSA DE NOCHE - see St. Cloud entry at end of this Address Book.<br>
-----------------------------------------------<br>
INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):<br>
<br>
BALLROOM:<br>
<br>
ANDERSON, Scott - 612-816-4446, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:megamarc@frontiernet.net">megamarc@frontiernet.net</a><br>
BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147<br>
CHAN, Sondra - southern suburbs, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.gottadanceNOW.com">www.gottadanceNOW.com</a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:sondra@gottadancenow.com">sondra@gottadancenow.com</a><br>
KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:tonydancesport@gmail.com">tonydancesport@gmail.com</a>,
committedtodancsport.com, 612-701-5604<br>
MOHN, Monica - monicamohn.com, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:monicamohn@juno.com">monicamohn@juno.com</a>, 612-874-0747<br>
OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St.
Ballroom)<br>
STEPAN, BRETT - <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:bolerobrett@aol.com">bolerobrett@aol.com</a>, 952-432-6969<br>
WU, Lisa - assisted by Daniel Lai, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com">lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com</a> ,
651-278-4434.<br>
<br>
Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in
studios or online at usadance-mn.org.<br>
<br>
ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900
and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul,<br>
651-227-3200 (probably the most expensive program).<br>
<br>
BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406,
(612) 371-0300,<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.myballroomdancestudio.com">www.myballroomdancestudio.com</a>,
Tom Larson.<br>
BEGINNER LESSONS - check school districts' community educ. classes;
colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries!<br>
<br>
VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing,
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.dancesporttv.com">http://www.dancesporttv.com</a><br>
<br>
CAJUN/ZYDECO: FloryKatz/KevinWhaley teach at HalfTimeRec; info.:
DavidJordahl at bayoudancer.com,<br>
krewedewalleye.org, newsletter <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:notessteps@aol.com">notessteps@aol.com</a> by
JohnTallaksen PO
8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12.<br>
<br>
EC SWING/LINDY: pazazdance.com, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:info@pazazdance.com">info@pazazdance.com</a><br>
WC SWING: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.ericabergswing.com">www.ericabergswing.com</a><br>
LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:lndancer@aol.com">lndancer@aol.com</a>, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.lndancer.info">www.lndancer.info</a>,
or
(612) 799-7393<br>
MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651)
249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:neil.breneman@ci.maplewood.mn.us">neil.breneman@ci.maplewood.mn.us</a>.<br>
ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:cbdancing1@sbcglobal.net">cbdancing1@sbcglobal.net</a>,
414-520-5672.<br>
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TWIN CITIES DANCE CLUBS:<br>
<br>
AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP
651-917-0075.<br>
CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, cafebailar.com, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:cafebailar@earthlink.net">cafebailar@earthlink.net</a>,
612-600-5129.<br>
CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:danlai888@gmail.com">danlai888@gmail.com</a>
612-720-1587, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com">lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com</a><br>
651-278-4434<br>
<br>
ForDanSa - same info. as CABDA above<br>
<br>
HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:havinaball@comcast.net">havinaball@comcast.net</a>,
hotline
651-493-9658.<br>
LOMA MOR IrishDanceClub, irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html<br>
<br>
METRO DANCERS, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:metrodancers@yahoo.com">metrodancers@yahoo.com</a>, Ann,
651-699-8832.<br>
MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM, P.O. Box 2343, St. Paul MN 55102, meets at
B'Dale Club, many instructors listed in<br>
club newsletter, for info. call Joanie 651-484-4562 or Dorothy
612-788-4272.<br>
<br>
PAZAZDANCE.COM, 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons.<br>
<br>
REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), tcrebels.com, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@tcrebels.com">info@tcrebels.com</a>,
952-941-0906, 612-823-0397, several<br>
instructors available<br>
<br>
SAT (Singles All Together) lessons at Lenox or Medina, info.- Carol
952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513.<br>
SOS - Oakdale; see details above under Venues<br>
SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; squaredanceminnesota.com;
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mnsquares@comcast.net">mnsquares@comcast.net</a>,<br>
763-557-5113; check Zachary School in Plymouth.<br>
<br>
TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestryin EC swing
and Lindy Hop.<br>
TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), tgisdances.com, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@tgisdances.com">info@tgisdances.com</a>,
763-503-5444.<br>
<br>
U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/%7E">http://www.tc.umn.edu/~</a> bdc,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:bdc@tc.umn.edu">bdc@tc.umn.edu</a>,
651-649-4505.<br>
U of MN TANGO CLUB, <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/%7Eutango/">http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/</a>,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:utango@umn.edu">utango@umn.edu</a><br>
<br>
USADANCE -MN.org, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:info@usadance-mn.org">info@usadance-mn.org</a>, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:inmyopinion@usadance-mn.org">inmyopinion@usadance-mn.org</a>,
Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145.<br>
<br>
WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ejfrankovich@q.com">ejfrankovich@q.com</a>
(meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak<br>
Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812.)<br>
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MINNESOTA and OUT-OF-STATE DANCE INFO.:<br>
<br>
BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300.<br>
<br>
BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:dancers@suzyandhondo.com">dancers@suzyandhondo.com</a><br>
<br>
BRAINERD: ThatDancersPlace.com, 810 NW 7th St., 56401, (218) 824-DANCE.<br>
<br>
CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222
S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN<br>
55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North
Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683,<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.MNDanceSportCenter.com">www.MNDanceSportCenter.com</a>;
MinnesotaDances.com;
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:Tracy@mndancesportcenter.com">Tracy@mndancesportcenter.com</a><br>
<br>
CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE<br>
DULUTH: Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865, a fun, retro
(1950's) bar.<br>
<br>
ELK RIVER/ROGERS AREA: Tracy and /Stuart Palmer, 763-428-9714.<br>
FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:bdawley@viracon.com">bdawley@viracon.com</a>,
507-451-1426<br>
<br>
GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320)
763-6432, lakesideballroom.org <br>
MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; larsonsbarn.com<br>
OWATONNA and MPLS. :Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-451-5346.<br>
<br>
ROCHESTER:<br>
BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556<br>
Castle Sr. Center, somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034;<br>
Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW),
507-252-1848;dahldance.com, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:babydahlmn417@msn.com">babydahlmn417@msn.com</a><br>
331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. <br>
Get Rochester info. from <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:fgommels@rconnect.com">fgommels@rconnect.com</a>.<br>
<br>
ST. CLOUD: <br>
1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, <a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.mapquest.com/">http://www.mapquest.com/</a>,
StCloudBallroomDanceClub.org,<br>
320-251-0601.<br>
2. Club Salsa de Noche in Studio Jeff, 701 St. Germain St. W., Suite
201, 9 pm-1, (take 94 W. to St. Cloud; take exit<br>
171, turn R. off the exit ramp; turn R. at Clearwater Rd; head into
downtown, turn R. at St. Germain St. W.; studio 2<br>
blocks down on left). Sam, Club Salsa de Noche (320) 260-6580.<br>
<br>
<br>
WISCONSIN: In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson,
use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305, Tom<br>
612-371-0300. Arthur Murray studio in Eau Claire.<br>
In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge
on Wednesday afternoons from 1 - 5pm. <br>
Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:polliedance@gmail.com">polliedance@gmail.com</a>.
<br>
<br>
IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:v@vjw.biz">v@vjw.biz</a><br>
<br>
SIOUX FALLS, SD: Dance Ballroom and Studio, 1200 E 57th St.at Cliff
Av., 605 332-3700, askmetodance5678.com; and<br>
check <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.usadancesouthdakota.org">www.usadancesouthdakota.org</a><br>
<br>
NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:dancewithjzone@hotmail.com">dancewithjzone@hotmail.com</a><br>
SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:Ron@seattledanceinfo.com">Ron@seattledanceinfo.com</a>,
425-917-1188, donation requested.<br>
N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:roaldrd/@hotmail.com">roaldrd/@hotmail.com</a><br>
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-THE END<br>
<br>
Compiled by Lynne M. Schulz<br>
lmsdance@gmail.<br>
952-545-2989</font>
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