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<p><font size="4">GENERAL NEWS</font></p>
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<p>SAVE this newsletter or the web address above. I am in Argentina, so next newsletters may get spammed,etc. AOL often blocks me. </p>
<p>BUENOS AIRES NEWS - B. A. is the capital city of Argentina, and it is also the name of a state in the country. Group tango classes here are US$8 for one and one-half hours (but the airfare here is the problem!) Many men learn to dance at age 10 from their fathers; saw some great performances done by top pro couples - one female was eight mo. pregnant, but she still had the fastest feet I've ever seen! </p>
<p>PRE-REGISTER. NEEDED FOR SWING-VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Fri., Feb. 13 with The Castaways Band at Eisenhower Ctr. in Hopkins on Hwy. 7 in elegant Oakwood Room, 7 pm, $10, 952-401-6800 .</p>
<p>TANGO SOCIETY OF MN 10<sup>TH</sup> ANNIV. PARTY ON FEB. 14: If you want to come for dinner, there are a few openings! Email <a href="mailto:lisa.thurstin@lungmn.org">lisa.thurstin@lungmn.org</a> today.</p>
<p>BBDCs SHOW, "Book of Love," Feb. 13-15, at Southern Theater, 1420 Washington S., Mpls. 55454; Fri. at 8pm, Sat. at 5 & 8pm, Sun. at 2 & 7pm; $29; reserve at 612-340-1725 or <a href="http://www.southerntheater.org">www.southerntheater.org</a>. I heard it is their best show ever!!</p>
<p>SOCIAL DANCE STUDIO ON TV! Life to the Max filmed a segment on Jan. 30 of the Variety Dance – check it out on Ch. 4 on Sat, Feb. 14 at 11:05pm or Sun., Feb. 15 at 5:00am.</p>
<p>STAR OF THE NORTH - Feb. 20 - 22, for amateur dancers of skill levels at Ukrainian Event Center,301 Main Street NE, Mpls.:</p>
<p>* Compete! New single-entry and special pre-champ/championship rates, lower prices, no membership requirements, do WC Swing, Lindy Hop, Arg.Tango, in addition to ballroom dances; seminars taught; social dancing on Fri; no charge to advanced dancers for mixed-proficiency; new adult team match categories, judges and DJs from all local dance communities; on-line registration open!</p>
<p>* Watch!- Gather friends and family; come to support local dancers!</p>
<p>* Sponsor! - Provide a scholarship;contact Mike Youngdahl at (763) 441-0646 .</p>
<p>* Purchase Program Space! - Advertise or publish a note to cheer on your favorite competitor! Contact <a href="mailto:min_y_chong@hotmail.com">min_y_chong@hotmail.com</a>. </p>
<p>Details at <a href="http://usadance-mn.org">usadance-mn.org</a>; questions to <a href="mailto:sotn@usadance-mn.org">sotn@usadance-mn.org</a> or hotline 651-483-5467 </p>
<p>MAKE-UP ARTIST FOR COMPS/WORKSHOPS/WEDDINGS: Asia Schulz, 952-217-5017 , asia</p></font></font></span><a href="mailto:Schulz@live.com"><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN">schulz@</span></font></font></a><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN"><a href="http://live.com">live.com</a> (also sells chemical-free/safe make-up and cleaning products).
<p>QUICKSTEP FORMATION TEAM starts mid-Feb. at Dancers Studio, prerequisite -be at bronze level in foxtrot, taught by Kate Bratt, limited to 20.</p>
<p> NEW STUDIO IN FARMINGTON, MN: Grand Hall - Scott Anderson will be giving ballroom lessons starting Feb. 27, 7:30 pm. </p>
<p>WESTTANGO - Arrg. tango/west coast swing/blues fusion classes that Lois Donnay and Steve Lee are planning, .mndance.com612.822.8436</p>
<p>BIRTHDAYS: Lois Donnay, Daniel Lai, Ranja Yusuf </p>
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<p><font size="4">WED., FEB. 11</font></p>
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<p>ACTIVE ADULTS (meant for 55+) BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 2-4pm, cookie/coffee, $6.</p>
<p>NIGHTCLUB 2<sup>nd</sup> CLASS at Tapestry by Duayne and Cindy: Please mention "Lynne's Dance News"; 7 pm - Beg. NC 2-step, 8 pm-variety of dances, 8:45 Interm. NC 2-step;$35 a session, 507-413-2872 , <a href="mailto:dwincell@gmail.com">dwincell@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> WALTZ, interm.level classs, at Social Dance Studio, 8:15 pm.</p>
<p>BALLROOM PARTY at Cinema, 8-9 pm, $6/$5, paid lesson at 7 pm.</p>
<p>COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, $5, do not bring in water bottles.</p>
<p>LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale, 7 pm with Jody Wittman, $ 7</p>
<p>SWING/LATIN to Swanee Beach Trio at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30, small floor.</p>
<p>SWING-RUMBA live music choices choices: Davina and Vagabonds at Lee's, 9:30-1, swing lesson at 8 pm, free; to The Butanes at Eagles, 7:45-10:30; Ladies Night and Soulmates Band at MN Music Cafe, 9 pm; at Famous Dave's. </p>
<p> WC SWING-CAJUN with Wolverines and others at Times Bar, 8-11 pm, small floor.</p>
<p> ARG. TANGO choices: 1. interm. class at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. interm./adv. class by Florencia with permission at Four Seasons (milonga steps in Feb.-$65 for 4 classes or $50 for 3); 3. basics classes at Social Dance Studio at 7 pm; interm. at 8:15, PRACTICA FOR ALL at 9-10 pm. </p>
<p>SALSA at 1. Picosa, 6pm to 11pm, parking on 2nd St. S.E.; 2. all studios have lessons, check websites.</p>
<p> <font size="4">THUR., FEB. 12</font></p>
<p>DINNER RESERVATIONS DUE today for Feb. 14 Dinner/Dance at Champion Ballroom.</p>
<p>BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm, 12:15 pm class.</p>
<p> AMER. TANGO CLASS, silver level at Dancers Studio, 8 pm.</p>
<p> WALTZ-EC SWING CLASS, interm. Level, by Scott Anderson at Champion, 8 pm.</p>
<p>BALLROOM ADV. LEVEL/GOLD SMOOTH class #2 at On Your Toes, 6 pm, </p>
<p><a href="http://onyourtoes.org">onyourtoes.org</a> , RSVP, 952-928-7803 . </p>
<p>BALLROOM PRACTICE PARTY at Champion, 7:15 - 8:15.</p>
<p>SWING-LATIN live music (2 choices): <a href="http://1.to">1.to</a> Russian trio at St. Petersburg Restaurant, off Hwy. 100 go E. on 36th St. N. to France Av. in Robbinsdale, 7:30-??, dress up! (has anyone checked this out lately?); and 2. at Mancini's, 8:30-12:30.</p>
<p>SWING-COUNTRY live music: at Lees, 9-12.</p>
<p>SWING-COUNTRY at Organic Country Swing Dance Studio,Center for Harmonious Living,12201 Minnetonka Blvd., Mtka., WC swng lesson 7-9 m, $6, Michael Ruskin 612-860-4086 ; call to confirm</p>
<p> EC SWING-LINDY (3 choices): 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, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7;.</p>
<p> WC SWING CLASS choices: 1. Basics at SOS-Oakdale with expert Loren Greenberg, 7:30, practice after, $7; 2. Interm. level by Skip and Diane start at B'Dale 7:30 to 9:30 pm; register at 7:00 pm, 5-week session for $60, don't worry about a partner.</p>
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<p>WC SWING with PAUL MAYASICH BAND (blues) at Washington Sq. Bar, 4639 Lake Ave N., White Bear Lk, 9-12, no cover. </p>
<p>CAJUN at Eagles, 8 - 10:30 pm.</p>
<p>INTERNATIONAL NIGHT at Soundbar, 414 3rd Av S. Mpls 55401, $20, open bar, dj music, go-go dancers, 21+ event, dress code enforced, reservations (612)333-0363 </p>
<p> ARG. TANGO (4 classes): 1. basics on fast milonga steps by Florencia at Four Seasons 8:15 - 9:45 pm, Florencia , 612-871-9651 , 2. basics at Cinema at 9 pm; 3. leaders techniques at 7 pm at Donnay's, $10; 4. interm/adv. at Donnay's by permission, 8-9:30 pm, $15.</p>
<p>SALSA and Competion at VISAGE NIGHTCLUB: 400 3rd Av. N.,10pm, 21+, free shots of tequila, entertainment 12pm-1pm, $5 after 12pm, DJ Victor1200 and DJMozkito</p>
<p>SALSA adv. level class at Champion at 7:15 pm. Check for lessons at all studios.</p>
<p>SALSA/LATIN (4 choices): 1. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm; 2. to Salsa del Sol band at Times, 9:30-12, free, small floor only on Feb. 12 this month; 3. to Sensacion Latina Band at Conga, 501 E. Hennepin, confirm at 612-331-3360 , 9:30-12:30; 4. Charanga Tropical at MN Music Café, 9 pm -1.</p>
<p>NOTE: Salsa del Soul will now be at Times Bar on occasional Thurs., check <a href="http://salsadelsoul.com">salsadelsoul.com</a> or <a href="http://www.timesbarandcafe.com/">http://www.timesbarandcafe.com/</a> or Citypages. </p>
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<p><font size="4">FRI., FEB. 13 (a 2nd Fri.) </font></p>
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<p>NO GROUP CLASSES at Tropical.</p>
<p>GREAT SHOW FOR EVERYONE: "BOOK OF LOVE" by BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO., 8 pm, Southern Theatre., 1420 S. Wash.Av., Mpls., $29.</p>
<p>VARIETY DANCING, 6:30-8:30pm, to Daddy Squeeze and vocalist Diane Jarvi at Kramarczuk's; hear Finnish, French, Latin and American gems, $3,food available.</p>
<p>BALLROOM-VARIETY DANCE PARTIES (4 choices):</p>
<p>1. at Retro: Cupid's Dance with Party Line Band, dance program format to plan your dancing evening; but you do not have to use a dance card; interm. level Viennese waltz lesson by Jeff Nehrbass and beginners by Ellymae Toupin at 7:30, dancing 8:30-11, $10</p>
<p>2. at Cheek to Cheek: Valentine's Party, waltz lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 -10:30, $10/8.</p>
<p>3. at Dancers Studio-St.Paul, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15, paid lessons at 7 and 8.</p>
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<p>SWING-FOXROT to The Classic Big Band and Nostalgics Vocal Quartet at Blmgtn. KC Marian Hall, 8-9 pm, $9.</p>
<p>WC -SWING/VARIETY at SOS-Oakdale, DJ, 8 pm to 12 $7 donation, nice venue, 6:45 pm line dance lesson.</p>
<p>WC SWING VALENTINE PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B'Dale Club, 7:30 lesson by Bob and Ann Wood, music 8:30-12, potluck at 10 pm, wear red if you can, questions to Joanie 651-484-4562 , 612-625-6818 </p>
<p>SWING-VARIETY DANCE PARTY with The Castaways Band at Eisenhower Ctr. in Hopkins on Hwy. 7 in elegant Oakwood Room, 7 pm, $10, must pre-register at 952-401-6800 .</p>
<p>WC SWING live music choices: Davina and Vagabonds at Times Bar; to Power of Ten Band at MN Music Cafe; to Paula Lammers at Dakota Co. Stkhs. in Burnsville; to Armadillo Jump at Neumann's; to The Butanes and Willie Walker at McMahons, 9:30-1.</p>
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE to Jonah and the Whales at Blue Fox in Arden Hills.</p>
<p>SWING-COUNTRY live music choices: at Lee's, 9-12, $6; to Front Porch...Pigs at Eagles Club, 7 pm, then other band 9-12, $5 donation; try Blaine VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 .</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 - 1, $8, potluck snacks and wine. </p>
<p>SALSA-LATIN (5 choices): 1. with Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1am, lesson from 9-10:15pm???, age18+, 612-746-3970 ; $10; and 2. at Mi Familia Restaurant, ValleyCreekMall in Woodbury, dancing 10 - 2, occasional free lesson at 9 pm, bring earplugs; and 3. check at Tequila Tango, 992 Arcade, St. Paul; and 4. Tropical Zone at Dixie's in St. Paul</p>
<p>POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA at Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm.</p>
<p>INTL.-CONTRA-FOLK DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm.</p>
<p>ST.CLOUD: SALSA,13th: Club Salsa de Noche at StudioJeff (701 St. Germain St. West, Suite 201, 2nd floor above the Salad Bowl), St. Cloud, MN 56301. Basic lesson 8-9 pm,dance 9pm-12am, $5,Samantha (320) 260-6580 (2nd Fri. and 4th Sat.).</p>
<p>STILLWATER: check at Stones, 324 S. Main, and at Pappys on Mulberry St.</p>
<p>ROCHESTER (4 choices): 1. Occasional ballroom party by <a href="http://somnusadance.org">somnusadance.org</a>; 2. check at BlueMoonBallroom.net; 3. check at 331 Club or Whiskey Bones Roadhouse; </p>
<p>RED WING, MN: check for SWING at Norton's,307 Main St.,55066, 715-792-2464 , 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 pm, <a href="http://thenortonsrestaurant.com">http://thenortonsrestaurant.com</a></p>
<p>Feb. 13-15 - CHICAGO'S Intl. Salsa Congress, join group from Dancers Studio headed up by Rachel Tham and Modie Chehouri, 651.641.0777 </p>
<p>Feb. 13-15 - ERNEST WILLIAMS & MARICELA WILSON teach Canyengue & Candombe in Iowa City, IA at Senior Ctr.; <a href="http://soli.inav.net/~dance/ernestwilliams2009feb.html">http://soli.inav.net/~dance/ernestwilliams2009feb.html</a> v.2-01-25-09</p>
<p>MORE CHOICES for nightclub/bar music listed at <a href="http://www.go4dancer.com">www.go4dancer.com</a> </p>
<p>Your local American Legion and VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music.</p>
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<p><font size="4">SAT., FEB. 14 ( <sup>2nd</sup> Sat.)</font></p>
<p>BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show at Southern Theatre, 1420 S. Washington Av., Mpls., exit off 35W, 5 and 8 pm, $29, (612) 340-1725 . </p>
<p>SOCIAL DANCE STUDIO closed for all classes except tango practica which will still be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO CLASS, basics by Ralph Tutilla at SOS-Oakdale, 1 - 3pm, $25, also on, 651 578 0156 .</p>
<p>LESSONS AT STUDIOS, see websites, such as Arg. tango at Donnay's at 10 am, and Intl. Standard Style at Dancers Studio at 11 am.; and Intl. Standard Rumba by Tony Karadzhov at Tapestry at 1 pm. </p>
<p>BALLROOM VALENTINE PARTIES (choices):</p>
<p>1. at Tropical by Cafe Bailar, tango lesson by Michael Bang and Laia Oliviet at 7:30pm, dance 8:30pm-12am, $10/ (Join for $20 per year, and get in free tonight!) Valentine's treats provided. </p></span></font></font><a href="http://www.cafebailar.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><span lang="EN">www.cafebailar.com</span></font></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN">.
<p>2. DINNER DANCE at Champion 7:00 dinner catered by Biaggi's, 7:45 music by Riverside Swing Band - swing, foxtrot, Latin; mini lessons throughout night by champs Robert & Jennifer Foster; cash bar; dancing: 9pm to 12, $75 per couple by Feb. 12, 952-934-2160 ,or $85 per couple at the door for both the dinner and the dance; just the dance is $20 per person, </p>
</span></font></font><a href="http://www.championballroomdance.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><span lang="EN">http://www.championballroomdance.com</span></font></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN">
<p>3. at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, beg. level class from 7:30pm to 8:15pm, Party 8pm-10 pm, punch, hors d'oeuvres, $15/person, $25/couple </p>
<p>4. "BAILA ROMANTICO" Party at ERV, 7pm -11, $10.</p>
<p>5. by Aqua Gliders at St. Richard's, bring a partner.</p>
<p>COUNTRY PARTY at Starks, 8-12, do not bring in water bottles, $5.</p>
<p>COUNTRY-SWING to The Dollies at Lee's.</p>
<p>WC SWING-VARIETY PARTY to band at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm to 12, $7, free bottle of water if you mention "Lynne's Dance News." </p>
<p>WC SWING-RUMBA live music choices: to LORI DOKHEN, JUDI DONAGHY, PATTY PETERSON, & ERIN SCHWAB at Times Bar; also try at MN Music Cafe; at Neumann's; to Big John Dickerson at Famous Dave.; to Paula Lammers at Dakota Co. Stkhs. In Burnsville.</p>
<p>SWING-LATIN DANCING possibly to CHRISTINE ROSHOLT at The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Av S,Mpls.55407,6 pm, member appreciation event, <a href="http://www.americanswedishinst.org">www.americanswedishinst.org</a>, 612-871-4907 </p>
<p>SWING/FREESTYLE Valentine's Ball by Havin A Ball Club at Fridley VFW at Fridley VFW Post 363, 1040 Osborne Road NE, Fridley, MN 55432, with City Lights Band, 7:30 waltz lesson by Caroline Olson, dancing 8:30-12:30, $14.</p>
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE choices: to Boogie Wonderland at Medina, $10; and to The Delcounts at Eagles Club; and to Jonah and the Whales at Blue Fox in Arden Hills.</p>
<p>CAJUN-COUNTRY to Everett Smithson at Schooner.</p>
<p>SALSA CLASS at ERV every Sat. 6 pm (and every Tue 8:15 pm) , $15 each.</p>
<p>SALSA (3 choices): 1. at Picosa to Salsabrosa Band and a DJ,10 pm-1 am, lesson at 9 pm, $10; 2. at Loring Pasta Bar,10 pm; 3. check at at Baja Sol Grill, Inv.Grove Hts., 9:30 pm.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO MILONGA/DINNER 10<sup>TH</sup> ANNIV. of Tango Society of MN at Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Av., St. Paul, non-tango dancers welcome, see www.mntango.Dinner 6:30-8 pm; If you want to come for dinner there MIGHT be openings- Email <a href="mailto:lisa.thurstin@lungmn.org">lisa.thurstin@lungmn.org</a> Lesson at 8 pm by Eli, Mandragora plays 9 pm-12:30 am, Dave Rost is DJ between Mandragora's sets; historical show, Mike Swenson Photography; free hairdos by Willow Salon 5:30 pm-7:30 pm (RSVP to Lisa); vendors of shoes, jewelry, clothing: 5:30 pm-12:30 am; thank you bag for members 5:30 pm-11:30; dress to impress! Dance Only $15; Non-Members Dance Only $30; Member Students dance only: $7; <a href="mailto:lisa.thurstin@lungmn.org">lisa.thurstin@lungmn.org</a>, 612.360.5154 , <a href="http://www.mntango.org">www.mntango.org</a>, </p>
<p> CAJUN-COUNTRY to TC PLAYBOYS at Memory Lanes, 2520 26th Av S, Minneapolis, 612-721-6211 , music at 10, </p></span></font></font><a href="http://www.memorylanesmpls.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><span lang="EN">www.memorylanesmpls.com</span></font></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN">
<p>WEST-AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES at Tapestry, 7 - 8:30 pm (Sat. in Feb.), $9/7</p>
<p>INTERNATIONAL-CONTRA-FOLK DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm; </p>
<p>PRINCETON, MN: SWING-VARIETY DANCING to MAD COW BAND at Wyanett Hall, 34894 Nacre St. NW, free lesson at 6:30, dance 7-11, $10, children free, Amy at 763-389-1536 or Frank at 763-389-2581 or </p></span></font></font><a href="mailto:amy@amysabrina.com"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><span lang="EN">amy@amysabrina.com</span></font></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN"> Directions: Take Highway 95 six mi. E. of Princeton (or 12 mi. W. of Cambridge) to Nacre St. NW, turn N. and go one mi. to town hall on left.
<p>BAYPORT, MN: WC SWING to COOL DISPOSITION at Refuge on the River, 101 5th Av. S. 55003, 651- 275- 0350, 8 pm, </p></span></font></font><a href="http://www.refugeontheriver.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><span lang="EN">www.refugeontheriver.com</span></font></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN">
<p>ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio, lesson at 7:30pm, variety dancing 8:30 pm, $7, <a href="mailto:info@stcloudballroomdanceclub.com">info@stcloudballroomdanceclub.com</a>, Paul Cotton, Dance Manager/VP.</p>
<p>ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. occasional Ballroom Party - <a href="http://www.somnusadance.org">www.somnusadance.org</a> 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing music at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse;</p>
<p>DULUTH: 1, SWING at Club Saratoga,331 Canal Park Duluth, MN218-727-7865, 3 to 7 pm, 2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton.</p>
<p>ST. CROIX FALLS: CAFÉ ACCORDION - 7:30pm (and a 1 hr kids show at 1pm!) Frostbite Follies at Festival Theatre, tribute to Vaudeville- comic juggler Sean Emery, ventriloquist, James Wedgewood, Dan Newton and Eric Mohring of Café Accordion Orchestra, percussive step dancer Julie Young, and Pop Wagner! Flex Passes may be used for evening , $25 (Children's Show tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for kids 3-18) , : 888-887-6002 <a href="mailto:boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org">boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org</a></p>
<p>MORE CHOICES of nightclub/bar music listed at <a href="http://www.go4dancer.com">www.go4dancer.com</a>.</p>
<p>American Legions and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music.</p>
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<p><font size="4">SUN., FEB. 15 (a 3rd Sun.) </font></p>
<p><font size="4"> </font>BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show "The Book of Love," at Southern Theatre, 1420 S. Wash. Av., Mpls., off 35W, at 2 and 7 pm, $29</p>
<p>COUNTRY DANCING to FRONT PORCH …. PIGS at Floyd's in Victoria, 1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , 2-6, free, </p></span></font></font><a href="http://www.floydsbar.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><span lang="EN">www.floydsbar.com</span></font></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN">
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<p>COUNTRY-VARIETY to good danceable band at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm.</p>
<p>WC SWING to Paul Mayasich and others at Neumann's; 4-8, free.</p>
<p>WC SWING PARTY BY TC REBELS at Social Dance Studio, 7-10:30 pm, DJ David Olson.</p>
<p>BALLROOM PARTY at Cinema to JERRY O'HAGAN ORCHESTRA usually with fabulous vocalist, Charmin Michelle, 7-10 pm, free lesson 6:15, please NO jeans, $12.</p>
<p>CO. 2 STEP-SWING to Bobby Vandell and a DJ at MN Music Cafe, 7:30-11, usually co. 2-step lesson at 6:30.</p>
<p> CAJUN-ZYDECO at HalfTimeRec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5.</p>
<p>CAJUN-SWING to Gypsy Jazz and TC Hot Club at Times Bar, 8 - 11 pm.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10.</p>
<p>SALSA (4 choices): 1. at Classic Ballroom in Plymouth, 6-6:30 pm, then 8-10 pm, Dipendra instructs beg. lesson 6:30-7:15, int./adv. lesson 7:15-8 pm; $10; 2. to Sensacion Latina Band at Prime Time, Irving Av, Burnsville, 9:30pm- 2am, $5; 3. at Four Seasons, call to confirm; 4. band Charanga Tropical occasionally at Varsity Theater, call . </p>
<p>ENGLISH CO. DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 6-9 pm. </p>
<p>COUNTRY 2-STEP/SWING at Lee's 8 - 11, co. 2-step lesson 7 pm, for GLBT community, also attended by straights, free, 2stepMSP.org</p>
<p>GLENWOOD: <a href="http://lakesideballroom.org">http://lakesideballroom.org</a>. (651) 407-8568 , Barb (320) 763-6432 . </p>
<p>WACONIA: check at Lakeside Ballroom, usually old-tyme/polka parties</p>
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<p><font size="4">MON., FEB. 16 - PRESIDENTS' DAY</font> </p>
<p>POTLUCK-VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tropical (no classes today),5-9pm, $15 per person, or $10 if you bring food to share. </p>
<p>FOXTROT BALLROOM CLASS, interm./silver level steps at DancersStudio-St. Paul, 6 pm.</p>
<p>EC SWING INTERM./ADV. TECHNIQUE at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm.</p>
<p> CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON: 7 pm -basic Amer. tango, 8 pm - interm. rumba</p>
<p> VARIETY DANCING to Becky Thompson and Old School at Lee's, 8:30-11:30.</p>
<p>WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior.</p>
<p>WC SWING/RUMBA to Dave Burkhardt at MN Music Cafe, 9 - 2.</p>
<p>SWING to live music: Stockcar Named Desire at Famous Dave's 8-11, swing dance lesson 7:15; also to a band OGaras in St. Paul, 7:30.(wear hard-soled shoes)</p>
<p>ADV. SALSA CLASS, 7 pm at Four Seasons, Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , <a href="mailto:mnsalsaworkshop@gmail.com">mnsalsaworkshop@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>SALSA/LATIN at The Front Café, every Mon., 9pm-1am with DJ Fatty; merengue, bachata, reggaeton, best classic salsa selection in town! $5, full menu in an incredibly charming art deco atmosphere, in heart of NE Mpls. just N. of the Hennepin Av. bridge at 15 4th St NE.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO BASICS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, practica after, $10/8.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Oddfellows Hall, 8-10 pm, $3, Lindsay 651-249-1433 .</p>
<p>WC SWING-RUMBA to live blues music at Eagles, 7:45-10:30.</p>
<p>IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free</p>
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<p><font size="4">TUE., FEB. 17</font></p>
<p>BALLROOM PARTY with Rod Cerar Band at Medina, 1 - 4 pm.</p>
<p>WALTZ/FOXTROT silver level class by champion Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7-8 pm,$15.</p>
<p>NEW! HOT SWING COMBO, very danceable, at Cedar Cultural Ctr., 7:30-11 pm, $8 (dancing every 3<sup>rd</sup> Tue.)</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO ESSENTIALS by Ralph Tuttila at Rendezvous, 711 W. Lake St., Suite B Mpls 55408, <a href="http://theplacetodance.com">theplacetodance.com</a>, 612-872-1562 , 8 pm, $48 for four. </p>
<p>VARIETY PRACTICE PARTY at Tropical, 8-10pm, $5, get questions answered and help with patterns you've learned in our classes, open to the public.</p>
<p>NEW! SWING-LATIN TO CAFÉ ACCORDION ORCHESTRA at Loring Pasta Bar - 6-9pm, also Feb. 24. </p>
<p>SWING-LATIN to Jack Brass Band at OGaras,7:30-10 pm, wear hard-soled shoes. </p>
<p>SWING to RIVER CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA at So. St Paul VFW, 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 , 7-10, free, </p></span></font></font><a href="http://www.rivercityjazz.org/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff" size="2"><span lang="EN">www.rivercityjazz.org</span></font></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span lang="EN">
<p>WC SWING CLASSES choices: 1. interm. level by TC Rebels at Social Dance Studio, 8 -9 pm, drop in, 2. basics at SOS-Oakdale with Loren Greenberg, 7:30 - 9 pm, $6, dance after.</p>
<p>WC SWING-RUMBA to Who Nu at MN Music Café, 6 - 10 pm.</p>
<p>SWING-LINDY-BALBOA PARTY at Abetto, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, (1st Tue.beginners);<a href="http://pazazdance.com">pazazdance.com</a>, 651-592-2687 .</p>
<p>CAJUN-SWING-COUNTRY MUSIC by good Pop Wagner and TC Playboys at Eagles, 7:30-10:30, $5 donation.</p>
<p>COUNTRY DANCING at 1200 Club in Burnsville Bowl, Hwy. 13, free line dance lesson 9 pm.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO choices: 1. beg. classes at 6:30 and interm. at 8 pm at Lois Donnay's; 2. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 3. lessons and practica at The Whole in CoffmanUnion basement, U of MN, 6 pm, confirm with Sabine 612-501-7956 , <a href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango">www.tc.umn.edu/~utango</a>; </p>
<p>SALSA CLASS at ERV every Tue 8:15 pm (and every Sat. 6 pm), $15 each.</p>
<p>SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, CD music, lesson prior, large floor.</p>
<p>ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm.</p>
<p>INTL. DANCE CLASS, adv. level, at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30, $6/4 (2<sup>nd</sup> Tue.)</p>
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<p><font size="4">COMING ATTRACTIONS</font> (mark your calendar in case e-mails don t come!)</p>
<p>NO FEE: If you register before Mar. 30, for amateurs and professionals for</p>
<p>MN STAR BALL: competition, pro shows by Andre & Natalie Paramonov's,World Champioms,Mexico Lindo Authentic Latin Team, at Marriott in Mtka., contact Eliecer Ramirez Vargas, owner of ERV, <a href="mailto:ticobaila@yahoo.com">ticobaila@yahoo.com</a>, 612-240-9053 ; Lynne Schulz will have tickets for sale later in March.</p>
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<p>Feb. 20 & 21 - STAR OF NORTH COMPETITION at Ukranian Event Ctr., Mpls.</p>
<p>Feb. 20 - COUNTRY-SWING "Ugliest Christmas Sweater" party at Tropical, 7:10pm line dance lesson, 7:30pm Night Club 2-Step lesson. 8:00-11:00pm dancing, prizes for wearing ugliest Xmas sweaters, $10/ $8 if you show a current dance club membership card.</p>
<p>Feb. 20 - Hamline Univ. Swing Dancers SWING PARTY ,9-11 pm with intro. lessons at 8 pm, $2, open to the public,Hamline's Jazz Band playing, <a href="mailto:jhennesy01@hamline.edu">jhennesy01@hamline.edu</a>.</p>
<p>Feb. 20- Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Salsa lesson at 8:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $10, or $5 with student ID.</p>
<p>Feb. 20 - JERRY O'HAGAN 14-pc. Orchestra at RETRO featuring vocalist Betsy Barta. Dance program to plan your evening! Tango lesson by Ellymae Toupin and Keith Dietzenbach, desssert/coffee, $10. </p>
<p>Feb. 20 - BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET at Cedar Cultural Center, 8 pm, $23/20.</p>
<p>Feb. 20 - NORTHFIELD: Contratopia contra dancing at Armory, 7-10:30..</p>
<p>Feb. 21- No USA Dance tonight due to Star of the North </p>
<p>Feb. 21- HavinABall singles at Blmngtn. VFW with Monarch Band, cha-cha lesson by Chris K. at 7:30pm d,ancing 8:30pm-12:30am,$14.</p>
<p>Feb. 21 -BALLROOM BLAST by St.CloudBallroomDanceClub at Atwood Ballroom, St. Cloud State Univ.., 720 4th Av S.,7:30-11:30 pm,live band/jazz combo; free to students and SCBDC members, $5 donation, <a href="http://www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com">www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com</a></p>
<p>Feb. 21- HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM PARTY, Phipps Center, 109 Locust,take 94 E to Hudson, use first downtown exit, 715-386- 2305, 8:30-10 pm, esson at 7:30, $10, by instructor Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 , <a href="http://www.myballroomdancestudio.com">www.myballroomdancestudio.com</a></p>
<p>Feb. 22 - FORMATION TEAM AUDITIONS for ballroom, WC swing, salsa, salsa- tango fusion, hip hop at Social Dance Studio; for 4 mo.(Mar.-June), $55 per mo. </p>
<p>Feb. 27 - NEW! "FINALLY FRIDAY" BALLROOM/VARIETY "SWINGLES" PARTY at Retro, D.J. Andy Trawick, dance partner connections and sign-ups! Couples welcome, too! Interm. rumba lesson by Jeff Nehrbass and beginners by Keith Dietzenbach, dessert /coffee,$10, enter in rear.. </p>
<p>Feb. 28 - ELECTION for Cafe Bailar Club Board of Directors and BALLROOM PARTY </p>
<p>Feb. 28 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY with Jerry O Hagan Trio in North Branch at DanceSport, 8 - 11 pm, 7pm - Group Class, $13,call to purchase, 651.277.6683, includes light refreshments/snacks, drawing for prizes. </p>
<p>Feb. 28 – BALLROOM PARTY at La Danza Dance Club, Stillwater VFW Hall, 5080 Omaha Avenue N, Rod Cerar Band, Masquerade Ball, 8 – 11:30 pm ,$30 per couple. RSVP 651-439-9681 . </p>
<p>Mar. 4 - NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP series 2 starts at Tapestry.</p>
<p>Mar. 7 - SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS at Tropical Ballroom, $25 per workshop </p>
<p>Mar. 28 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio.</p>
<p>Apr. 3-5 - USA NATL. COMP. in Baltimore.</p>
<p>Apr. 9-13 - Ultimate AwarDancEurope Intl. Dance Comp. for Schools/Groups in Barcelona, Spain; contact <a href="mailto:dancegrandprix2008@tiscali.it">dancegrandprix2008@tiscali.it</a></p>
<p>April 17-19- <a href="http://CHICAGOTANGOFESTIVAL.COM">CHICAGOTANGOFESTIVAL.COM</a></p>
<p>April 25- BALLROOM PARTY at La Danza Dance Club, Stillwater VFW Hall, Johnny Kujda Band, Mad Hatter Ball, 8 – 11:30, $30 per couple, RSVP <font size="2"></font><font size="2"></font><font size="2"> 651-439-9681 </font><font size="2"></font>. </p>
<p>May 3 - MN STAR BALL: competition, pro shows by Andre & Natalie Paramonov's,World Champioms,Mexico Lindo Authentic Latin Team, at Marriott in Mtka., contact Eliecer Ramirez Vargas, owner of ERV, <a href="mailto:ticobaila@yahoo.com">ticobaila@yahoo.com</a>, 612-240-9053 </p>
<p>Jun. 18-22 - Ultimate AwarDancEurope Intl. Dance Comp. for Schools/Groups in Italy; contact <a href="mailto:dancegrandprixitaly@tiscali.it">dancegrandprixitaly@tiscali.it</a></p>
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<p><font size="4">DANCING ADDRESS BOOK </font></p>
<p>(revised Feb. 4, '09; check all 7sections below)</p>
<p>VENUES:</p>
<p>B'DALE, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562 .)</p>
<p> BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , <a href="http://www.bluefoxgrill.com">www.bluefoxgrill.com</a></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.), 952-934-2160 ,<a href="mailto:info@championballroomdance.com">info@championballroomdance.com</a>, <a href="mailto:uschamps@msn.com">uschamps@msn.com</a>, 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> COMMITTED TO DANCESPORT, INC., 4030 Elm St., Orono, MN 55356, 952-221-1317 , <a href="http://committedtodancesport.com">committedtodancesport.com</a>; <a href="mailto:committedtodancesport@mchsi.com">committedtodancesport@mchsi.com</a>, Tony Karadzhov</p>
<p> DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , <a href="http://hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm">hiburnsville.com/all_that_jazz.cfm</a></p>
<p> DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr.E., Chanhassen 55317, Tony Karadzhov</p>
<p> DANCERSSTUDIO.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul 55105 (S. off 94), 651-641-0777 </p>
<p> DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, <a href="http://thedancewarehouse.net">thedancewarehouse.net</a>, 952-361-3660 , Tony Karadzhov</p>
<p> DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , <a href="http://dancinonbroadway.com">dancinonbroadway.com</a></p>
<p> ERVDanceStudio.com, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, <a href="mailto:ticobaila@yahoo.com">ticobaila@yahoo.com</a>, 952-303-3339 , 612-240-9053 , Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, 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>
<div>FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 .</div>
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<div>FRONT CAFE, 15 4th St. N.E., Mpls. (just N. of the Hennepin Av. bridge)</div>
<p>HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 </p>
<p>HOLLIHANS'S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 .</p>
<p>JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., 1940 Hennepin Av. 55403</p>
<p>KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian </p>
<p> LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , <a href="http://leesliquorlounge.com">leesliquorlounge.com</a></p>
<p>LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 </p>
<p>LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book.</p>
<p>LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, <a href="mailto:info@loringcafe.com">info@loringcafe.com</a>, 612-378-4849 </p>
<p> MAGIC BALLROOM, 6 6th Av. N., rear door, Hopkins 55343, 952-334-0618 </p>
<p>MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 .</p>
<p>MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 .</p>
<p>McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 </p>
<p>MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661 , 20 min. W. of Mpls., <a href="https://medinaentertainment.com">https://medinaentertainment.com</a></p>
<p>METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394)</p>
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<p>MN MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699 , <a href="http://minnesotamusiccafe.com">minnesotamusiccafe.com</a>, go s. into St. Paul from Hwy 94. When you reach 7th St., turn left, follow 7th to Payne (2 short blocks beyond the Holiday station), turn left 1/2 block. MMC on the left, park behind building or on the streets. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1">http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Minnesota+Music+Cafe&fb=1&cid=0,0,13824771324657786398&near=St+Paul,+MN&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=1</a></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>ON YOUR TOES (OYT) School of Dance, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., 55416, 952-928-7803 , <a href="http://www.onyourtoes.org">www.onyourtoes.org</a>, <a href="mailto:info@onyourtoes.org">info@onyourtoes.org</a>, Jeff and Cindy Nehrbass.</p>
<p>PATRICK'S CABARET, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail), 612-724-6273 , 612-721-3595 ; wood dance floor, reasonable rent</p>
<p> RENDEZVOUS, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls. 55408, 612-872-1562 , <a href="mailto:theplacetodance@gmail.com">theplacetodance@gmail.com</a>, <a href="http://www.theplacetodance.com">www.theplacetodance.com</a>, 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 , <a href="http://www.retroballroom.com">www.retroballroom.com</a>, <a href="mailto:info@onyourtoes.org">info@onyourtoes.org</a></p>
<p> SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , <a href="http://www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii/music-promotions">http://www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii/music-promotions</a></p>
<p> SCHOONER TAVERN, 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365 .</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> SOCIALDANCESTUDIO.com, 3742 23rd Av. S., Mpls. 55407, 612-353-4445 , (corner of 38th St.and 23rd Av.;from 55 go W. on 38th St. ˝ mile to 23rd Av. S.; from I94 go S. on Hiawatha to 38th St., go right (W.)to 23rd Av. S.; <a href="mailto:info@socialdancestudio.com">info@socialdancestudio.com</a>, Joy Davina and Todd Paulus; Soleman Krebs also teaches WC swing here</p>
<p> 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 Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , <a href="http://sosrecoveryroom.org">sosrecoveryroom.org</a>, Ken Douglas 612 -723 -7097 . </p>
<p>SO. ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295 at 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505 .</p>
<p> STARK'S, 3125 Dodd Rd (off Hwy 55, 1 mi. S.of 494), Eagan, 651-454-8251 , <a href="http://starks-saloon.com">starks-saloon.com</a></p>
<p>ST. RICHARD'S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426 .</p>
<p>TAPESTRY, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 612-722-2914 , <a href="http://tapestryfolkdance.org">tapestryfolkdance.org</a>, <a href="mailto:staff@tapestryfookdance.org">staff@tapestryfookdance.org</a>, 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 , <a href="http://timesbarandcafe.com">timesbarandcafe.com</a></p>
<p>TROCADEROS, 107 3rd Av. N., Mpls, 55401, 612-465-0440 </p>
<p> TROPICAL BALLROOM in Woodbury at 1750 Weir Dr., 55125 (494 & Valley Creek Rd, in mall next to Key's Cafe), 651-414-0644 , <a href="mailto:info@tropicalballroom.com">info@tropicalballroom.com</a> owned by James and Tricia Wood.</p>
<p> 1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14.</p>
<p> WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 .</p>
<p>WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 </p>
<p>WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 </p>
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<p>OTHER info. at <a href="http://go4dancer.com">go4dancer.com</a>, <a href="http://mndance.com">mndance.com</a>, <a href="http://triciadancer.com">triciadancer.com</a>, <a href="http://usadance-mn.org">usadance-mn.org</a>, <a href="http://dancir.net">dancir.net</a>, StarTribune Friday "Scene" section.</p>
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<p> ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:</p>
<p> BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. </p>
<p>OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door</p>
<p> ARG. TANGO INSTRUCTORS:</p>
<p>Bucher, Javier (ha-vee-air) -,<a href="mailto:javier.bucher@gmail.com">javier.bucher@gmail.com</a>, 612-331-5618 </p>
<p>Donnay, Lois - 3142 1st Av S., Mpls. 55407, 612-822-8436 , 612-518-4915 , <a href="http://mndance.com">mndance.com</a>.</p>
<p>El Toro (Dan Larson), 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls. 55405, 612-804-3991 , <a href="mailto:mtidan@excite.com">mtidan@excite.com</a></p>
<p>Four Seasons- Rebecca/Bruce Abas, Andrea DuCane, Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902 .</p>
<p>Ibes, Sabine- <a href="mailto:sabine@ibeslandscaping.com">sabine@ibeslandscaping.com</a>, 612- 501-7956 or Social Dance Studio</p>
<p>Kark, Alyssa - at Cinema.</p>
<p>Lee, Steve - <a href="mailto:tctango@gmail.com">tctango@gmail.com</a>, 612-729-5306 </p>
<p>Salgado, Niko - <a href="mailto:xonovik@gmail.com">xonovik@gmail.com</a>, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio</p>
<p>Taccetti, Florenica - <a href="mailto:tango@florenciataccetti.com">tango@florenciataccetti.com</a>; 612-871-9651 </p>
<p>Tutilla, Ralph - <a href="mailto:raulit@msn.com">raulit@msn.com</a>, 651-578-0156 </p>
<p> MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA - <a href="http://mandragoratango.com">mandragoratango.com</a>, <a href="mailto:info@mandragoratango.com">info@mandragoratango.com</a>, Bob 612-722-2554 </p>
<p>TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - <a href="http://mntango.org">mntango.org</a>, hotline 763-576-3349 .</p>
<p>TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: <a href="http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com">http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com</a></p>
<p>BUENOS AIRES, AR: <a href="mailto:tango@florenciataccetti.com">tango@florenciataccetti.com</a>, <a href="mailto:lois@mndance.com">lois@mndance.com</a>, <a href="mailto:lmsdance@gmail.com">lmsdance@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p> <font size="4">SALSA ADDRESSES</font> (see others in Venues section)</p>
<p> AQUA NIGHTCLUB, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232 , <a href="http://www.aquampls.com/tour.html">www.aquampls.com/tour.html</a></p>
<p>BAJA SOL, just off Upper 55th St. near Hwy. 52 and I-494 by watertower, Inver Grove Heights</p>
<p>CLUB SALSA DE NOCHE - see St. Cloud entry at end of this Address Book.</p>
<p>DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , <a href="http://dixiesongrand.com">dixiesongrand.com</a></p>
<p>ELEMENT Night Club, 10S 5th St, Downtown Mpls., (at Hennepin), 612-354-2911 , <a href="http://www.elementmpls.com">www.elementmpls.com</a></p>
<p>EL NUEVO RODEO, 2709 E. Lake St., Mpls., 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. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, <a href="http://renesdance.com">renesdance.com</a>.</p>
<p>VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls.</p>
<p>TEQUILA TANGO, 922 Arcade Street, St. Paul, MN 55106</p>
<p> INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter.</p>
<p>INSTRUCTORS: Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , <a href="mailto:mnsalsaworkshop@gmail.com">mnsalsaworkshop@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p><font size="4">INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS</font> (not mentioned elsewhere):</p>
<p> BALLROOM:</p>
<p> ANDERSON, Scott - 612-816-4446 , <a href="mailto:megamarc@frontiernet.net">megamarc@frontiernet.net</a></p>
<p>BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 </p>
<p>CHAN, Sondra - southern suburbs, <a href="http://www.gottadanceNOW.com">www.gottadanceNOW.com</a>, <a href="mailto:sondra@gottadancenow.com">sondra@gottadancenow.com</a></p>
<p>KARADZHOV, Tony - intl. standard style, <a href="mailto:tonydancesport@gmail.com">tonydancesport@gmail.com</a>, <a href="http://committedtodancsport.com">committedtodancsport.com</a>, 612-701-5604 </p>
<p>MOHN, Monica - <a href="http://monicamohn.com">monicamohn.com</a>, <a href="mailto:monicamohn@juno.com">monicamohn@juno.com</a>, 612-874-0747 </p>
<p>OLSZEWSKI, Mariusz - 612-242-5159 (teaches private lessons at 42nd St. Ballroom)</p>
<p>STEPAN, BRETT - <a href="mailto:bolerobrett@aol.com">bolerobrett@aol.com</a>, 952-432-6969 </p>
<p>WU, LISA - assisted by Daniel Lai, <a href="mailto:lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com">lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com</a>, 651-278-4434 .</p>
<p> Also see list of instructors in "Dancin' Times" newsletter found in studios or online at <a href="http://usadance-mn.org">usadance-mn.org</a>.</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 , <a href="http://www.myballroomdancestudio.com">www.myballroomdancestudio.com</a>, Tom Larson.</p>
<p> BEGINNER LESSONS - 1. check school districts' community educ. classes; colleges; fitness centers; videos from libraries in addition to instructors and studios listed above; 2. Milind Bhat , Email: <a href="mailto:Dance987@yahoo.com">Dance987@yahoo.com</a>, 763-786-9801 , 5711 Quincy St, Mounds View, MN 55112, <a href="http://www.geocities.com/twincitydance">www.geocities.com/twincitydance</a>, Yahoo group: DanceMSP</p>
<p> VIDEO INSTRUCTION - clips in all styles of ballroom dancing, <a href="http://www.dancesporttv.com">http://www.dancesporttv.com</a> and from <a href="http://dancevision.com">dancevision.com</a></p>
<p> CAJUN/ZYDECO: FloryKatz/KevinWhaley teach at HalfTimeRec; info.: DavidJordahl at <a href="http://bayoudancer.com">bayoudancer.com</a>, <a href="http://krewedewalleye.org">krewedewalleye.org</a>, newsletter <a href="mailto:notessteps@aol.com">notessteps@aol.com</a> by JohnTallaksen PO 8013 St. Paul MN 55108 $12.</p>
<p> EC SWING/LINDY: <a href="http://pazazdance.com">pazazdance.com</a>, <a href="mailto:info@pazazdance.com">info@pazazdance.com</a></p>
<p>WC SWING: <a href="http://www.ericabergswing.com">www.ericabergswing.com</a></p>
<p>LINE DANCING: DoDee Davis, <a href="mailto:lndancer@aol.com">lndancer@aol.com</a>, <a href="http://www.lndancer.info">www.lndancer.info</a>, or (612) 799-7393 </p>
<p>MAPLEWOOD Comm.Center,2100 White Bear Av, 55109,call Neil at (651) 249-2204 or (651) 249-2230 or email <a href="mailto:neil.breneman@ci.maplewood.mn.us">neil.breneman@ci.maplewood.mn.us</a>.</p>
<p>ST. PAUL SUBURBS: Cathy Binko, <a href="mailto:cbdancing1@sbcglobal.net">cbdancing1@sbcglobal.net</a>, 414-520-5672 .</p>
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<p><font size="4">TWIN CITIES DANCE CLUBS:</font></p>
<p>AQUA GLIDERS (ballroom), meets at St. Richard's usually 2nd Sat., RSVP 612-869-3062 , 952-270-4655 , must bring a partner, $50 a quarter to join or $20-25 for one time.</p>
<p>CAFE BAILAR DANCE CLUB, <a href="http://cafebailar.com">cafebailar.com</a>, <a href="mailto:cafebailar@earthlink.net">cafebailar@earthlink.net</a>, 612-600-5129 .</p>
<p>CHINESE AMERICAN BALLROOM ASSOC.(CABDA), <a href="mailto:danlai888@gmail.com">danlai888@gmail.com</a> 612-720-1587 , <a href="mailto:lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com">lisa_wu_us@yahoo.com</a> 651-278-4434 </p>
<p> FORDANSA- same info. as CABDA above</p>
<p> HAVINABALLllc.COM (singles), <a href="mailto:havinaball@comcast.net">havinaball@comcast.net</a>, hotline 651-493-9658 .</p>
<p> LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - hosts 4 dances per year at the Stillwater VFW Club open to members and guests, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 or 651-439-3152 .</p>
<p> LINDEN HILLS DANCE CLUB, <a href="http://www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org">www.LindenHillsDancingClub.org</a>, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 .</p>
<p>LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, <a href="http://irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html">irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html</a></p>
<p> <a href="http://MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM">MNWCSWINGDANCECLUB.COM</a>, 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> <a href="http://PAZAZDANCE.COM">PAZAZDANCE.COM</a>, 651-592-2687 - has parties at Four Seasons.</p>
<p> REBELS (TwinCitiesRebelsWCSwing), <a href="http://tcrebels.com">tcrebels.com</a>, <a href="mailto:info@tcrebels.com">info@tcrebels.com</a>, 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>SOS - Oakdale; see details above under Venues</p>
<p>SCANDINAVIAN DANCE AND MUSIC WEBSITE: <a href="http://www.tcscandinavian.org">http://www.tcscandinavian.org</a></p>
<p>SQUARE DANCING: BLOOMINGTON SWIRLERS; <a href="http://squaredanceminnesota.com">squaredanceminnesota.com</a>; <a href="mailto:mnsquares@comcast.net">mnsquares@comcast.net</a>, 763-557-5113 ; check Zachary School in Plymouth.</p>
<p> TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestryin EC swing and Lindy Hop.</p>
<p>TGIS, (Thank God I'm Single), <a href="http://tgisdances.com">tgisdances.com</a>, <a href="mailto:info@tgisdances.com">info@tgisdances.com</a>, 763-503-5444 .</p>
<p> TOUCH OF CLASS meets at Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. (24th Av. exit off 394) 952-854-3422 , 8:30, dressy attire, Noreen Groves at Touch of Class, P.O. Box 240963, Apple Valley, MN 55124, <a href="http://www.touchofclassdances.com">www.touchofclassdances.com</a></p>
<p> U of MN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB - <a href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/~">http://www.tc.umn.edu/~</a> bdc, <a href="mailto:bdc@tc.umn.edu">bdc@tc.umn.edu</a>, 651-649-4505 .</p>
<p>U of MN TANGO CLUB, <a href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/">http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/</a>, <a href="mailto:utango@umn.edu">utango@umn.edu</a></p>
<p> USADANCE -MN.org, <a href="mailto:info@usadance-mn.org">info@usadance-mn.org</a>, <a href="mailto:inmyopinion@usadance-mn.org">inmyopinion@usadance-mn.org</a>, Erik Pratt, 612-788-0145 .</p>
<p> WINTERSET BallroomDanceClub, info. Ernie 952-894-1424 , <a href="mailto:ejfrankovich@q.com">ejfrankovich@q.com</a> (meets at Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., 952-926-6812 </p>
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<p><font size="4">MINNESOTA and OUT-OF-STATE DANCE INFO.:</font></p>
<p> BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, <a href="http://mydanceretreats.com">mydanceretreats.com</a>, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300 .</p>
<p> BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, <a href="http://www.suzyandhondo.com">www.suzyandhondo.com</a>, <a href="mailto:dancers@suzyandhondo.com">dancers@suzyandhondo.com</a>, 218- 766-4043.</p>
<p> CAMBRIDGE/FOREST LAKE/NORTH BRANCH: DanceSportCenters, WillowBridge 222 S. Ashland St. Cambridge MN 55008, 763-439-3884 and Flagship Studio 6041 Main St., Suite A, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-277-6683 , <a href="http://www.MNDanceSportCenter.com">www.MNDanceSportCenter.com</a>; MinnesotaDances.com; <a href="mailto:Tracy@mndancesportcenter.com">Tracy@mndancesportcenter.com</a>, <a href="mailto:tracylwheinze@yahoo.com">tracylwheinze@yahoo.com</a></p>
<p> CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE</p>
<p>DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 , a fun retro (1950's) bar; </p>
<p>2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton, 218-733-5660 </p>
<p>3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 , 218-724-2603 .</p>
<p> ELK RIVER/ROGERS AREA: Tracy and /Stuart Palmer, 763-428-9714 .</p>
<p>FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, <a href="mailto:bdawley@viracon.com">bdawley@viracon.com</a>, 507-451-1426 </p>
<p> GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , <a href="http://lakesideballroom.org">lakesideballroom.org</a> </p>
<p>MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; <a href="http://larsonsbarn.com">larsonsbarn.com</a></p>
<p>MORA, MN: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road(behind Mora Unclaimed Freight)</p>
<p> OWATONNA and MPLS. :Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-451-5346 .</p>
<p> RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 </p>
<p> ROCHESTER:</p>
<p>BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 </p>
<p>Castle Sr. Center, <a href="http://somnusadance.org">somnusadance.org</a>, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ;</p>
<p>Dahl DanceCtr., 1619 N. Broadway 55906 (off 37th St.NW), 507-252-1848 ;<a href="http://dahldance.com">dahldance.com</a>, <a href="mailto:babydahlmn417@msn.com">babydahlmn417@msn.com</a></p>
<p>331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. </p>
<p>Get Rochester info. from <a href="mailto:fgommels@rconnect.com">fgommels@rconnect.com</a>.</p>
<p> ST. CLOUD: </p>
<p>1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/">http://www.mapquest.com/</a>, StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com, 320-251-0601 .</p>
<p>2. Club Salsa de Noche in Studio Jeff, 701 St. Germain St. W., Suite 201, 9 pm-1, (take 94 W. to St. Cloud; take exit 171, turn R. off the exit ramp; turn R. at Clearwater Rd; head into downtown, turn R. at St. Germain St. W.; studio 2 blocks down on left). Sam, Club Salsa de Noche (320) 260-6580 .</p>
<p> STILLWATER: LA DANZA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, 4 parties per year at VFW Club, Valerie Miller 651-439-9681 , Wanda Bierbrauer at 651-439-3152 </p>
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<p>WINONA: Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020 </p>
<p>ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616 , <a href="http://www.crossingsatcarnegie.com">www.crossingsatcarnegie.com</a></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.</p>
<p>In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wednesday afternoons from 1 - 5pm. Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email <a href="mailto:polliedance@gmail.com">polliedance@gmail.com</a>. </p>
<p>IOWA: Valerie Williams, ballroom and Arg. tango instructor, <a href="mailto:v@vjw.biz">v@vjw.biz</a></p>
<p>SIOUX FALLS, SD: Dance Ballroom and Studio, 1200 E 57th St.at Cliff Av., 605 332-3700 , <a href="http://askmetodance5678.com">askmetodance5678.com</a>; and check <a href="http://www.usadancesouthdakota.org">www.usadancesouthdakota.org</a></p>
<p>NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, <a href="mailto:dancewithjzone@hotmail.com">dancewithjzone@hotmail.com</a></p>
<p>SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at <a href="mailto:Ron@seattledanceinfo.com">Ron@seattledanceinfo.com</a>, 425-917-1188 , donation requested.</p>
<p>N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@<a href="http://hotmail.com">hotmail.com</a></p>
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<p>-THE END</p>
<p>Compiled by Lynne M. Schulz</p>
<p>lmsdance@gmail.</p>
<p> 952-545-2989 </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p></p></span></font></font> <br>Lynne M. Schulz<br><a href="mailto:lmsdance@gmail.com">lmsdance@gmail.com</a><br> 952-545-2989 <br><br><br>