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<p>LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Mar. 25 - Mar. 31+</p><font face="Arial" color="#ff0000"><font face="Arial" color="#ff0000">
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<p>DONATIONS would be appreciated to Lynne Schulz, 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Park 55426, as two days a week are spent on writing this newsletter.</p>
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<p>GENERAL NEWS</p>
<p>NEW DONORS: Thank you to Gibson Batch, Rick and Jan Meinecke, Russ Scott, Bill Thompson and an anonymous female for monetary contributions. </p>
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<p>BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at new Grand Hall (see Mar. 27)</p>
<p>BIG FUNDRAISER DANCE at Doubletree, St. Louis Pk. (see Mar. 28)</p>
<p>REGISTER NOW FOR SHOWCASES on Mar. 28 at Dancers Studio and at Cinema Ballroom. </p>
<p>PARTICIPATE! NO FEE if you register by Mar. 30 for MN STAR BALL here in Mpls. on May 3. All dances accepted, amateur or pro/am; </p></font></span><a href="http://www.mnstarball.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">www.MNstarball.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">, Eliecer at <a href="mailto:ticobaila@yahoo.com">ticobaila@yahoo.com</a>, 612-240-9053
<p>MAKE-UP ARTIST, Asia Schulz, for your showcase, competition, or wedding, 952-217-5017 , </p></span></font><a href="mailto:asiaschulz@live.com"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">asiaschulz@live.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">
<p>BALLROOM DRESSES AND SHOES are on consignment at Cinema Ballroom. Also, consult “Dancin’ Times” by USADance-MN.org, Champion Ballroom, and Made For Movement, 952-595-0003 .</p>
<p>NEW! INTERM./ADV. BALLROOM CLASSES start in April at Classic Ballroom and Cinema Ballroom by top instructors. Check their website calendars.</p>
<p>TEA DANCE AND BRUNCH at Lafayette Club on Sun.,Apr. 26 (details in Coming Attractions section), by USADance-MN.org </p>
<p>BABY BET! Guess date, time, and weight of James & Tricia Wood’s baby boy due Apr. 20, for $1. Winner gets half the pot! Contact Tropical Ballroom.</p>
<p>EASTER BUNNY SPECIAL til Apr. 12 - Tropical Ballroom private lessons are $75 (50 min. for 2 people, expire after 1 year). Also consult other studios about their packages and gift certificates.</p>
<p>JOIN TAPESTRY - it’s tax deductible!! Also, consider joining all the dance clubs you attend; you will get admission discounts, newsletters, other benefits; also offer your help at dance events to give the board members some relief.</p>
<p>KITTY MATTHEWS, tango dancer and Asian brush-painting artist, has five items on display at Blmgtn. Art Ctr., 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., 7 days a wk.</p>
<p>BIRTHDAYS: Lynn Boergerhoff, Wanda Breyer, Becky Peterson, Urie Wallick</p>
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<p>WED., MAR. 25</p>
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<p>ACTIVE ADULTS BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 2-4pm, (meant for 55+) cookie/coffee, $6.</p>
<p>NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP SERIES continues by Duayne and Cindy at Tapestry.</p>
<p>Duayne is also offering two hours of private instruction (up to</p>
<p>four people) for $50 total in March; 507-413-2872 , <a href="mailto:dwincell@gmail.com">dwincell@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>WC SWING-ARG. TANGO (Westango or Swango) Fusion with Steve Lee and Lois Donnay at 8 pm, need experience with both, $20, enter lavender door at Old Arizona Studio, 2821 Nicollet Av S., 55408, Lois 612-518-4915 . </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; 7:45- Bob Wood teaches a NC 2-step move. </p>
<p>LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale, 7 pm with Jody Wittman, $ 7</p>
<p>SWING-LATIN to Swanee Beach Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm. </p>
<p>WC SWING-RUMBA live music choices: 1.Davina and Vagabonds at Lee’s, 9:30-1, swing lesson at 8 pm, free; 2. The Butanes at Eagles, 7:45-10:30; 3. Ladies Night and Band at MN Music Cafe, 9 pm; 4. band also at Famous Dave’s. </p>
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<p>ARG. TANGO choices: 1. interm. class at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. interm./adv. class by Florencia with permission at Four Seasons; 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>
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<p>THUR., MAR. 26</p>
<p>BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm, mostly seniors.</p>
<p>COUNTRY 2-STEP class continues at B’Dale by Diane and Skip Schletz,7:30- 9:30 pm with a break in-between. </p>
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<p>GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT SPECIALS!, 4-9 pm at Rendezvous in Uptown; Salsa, Swing and Disco lessons; $5; 20% off packages and gift certificates.</p>
<p>AMER. TANGO CLASS, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm.</p>
<p>VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury, 8-9:30pm, $6, 651-414-0644 .</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!; and 2. Band at Mancini's, 8:30-12:30; 3. at McMahon’s; 4. at MN Music Café.</p>
<p>SWING-COUNTRY at Organic Country Swing Dance Studio, Center for Harmonious Living,12201 Minnetonka Blvd., Mtka., WC swing lesson 7-9 m, $6, Michael Ruskin 612-860-4086 .</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. Swingbeat Big Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7.</p>
<p>WC SWING CLASS: Basics at SOS-Oakdale with expert Loren Greenberg, 7:30, practice after, $7. </p>
<p>WC SWING LIVE MUSIC: Steeling Dan Band at Famous Dave, 9-12.</p>
<p>CAJUN-WC SWING by Rockin’ Pinecones Band at Eagle's Club, 8-10:30, $5 in white box.</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 by Florencia at Four Seasons 8:15 - 9:45 pm, 612-871-9651 , 2. basics at Cinema at 9 pm; 3. leaders technique at 7 pm at Donnay’s, $10; 4. interm/adv. at Donnay’s by permission, 8-9:30 pm, $15.</p>
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<p>SALSA adv. level class at Champion at 7:15 pm. Check for lessons at all studios.</p>
<p>SALSA/LATIN (3 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 Sensacion Latina Band at Conga, 501 E. Hennepin, confirm at 612-331-3360 ; 3. Charanga Tropical Band at MN Music Cafe, St. Paul 9pm to 1am, email: <a href="mailto:doug@douglittlemusic.com">doug@douglittlemusic.com</a></p>
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<p>ADDRESSES, WEBSITES, PH. NUMBERS are in the Address Book section.</p>
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<p>FRI., MAR. 27 (a 4th Fri.) </p>
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<p>BALLROOM-VARIETY DANCE PARTIES (4 choices):</p>
<p>1. Grand Hall in Farmington, MN by one of our top pros, Scott Anderson; 8-10 pm, lesson 7:30 pm, 217 Oak St. - ½ hr. from Mpls. south on 35W, great music, floorshow,$10, </p></span></font><a href="http://www.megamarc.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">www.megamarc.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">, 612-816-4446
<p>2. Tropical Ballroom, 7:10pm Amer. tango lesson,8-11 pm dancing; $10/$8 if you show a current club card</p>
<p>3. Cheek to Cheek, waltz lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 -10:30, $10/8.</p>
<p>4. Dancers Studio, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15, paid lessons at 7 and 8.</p>
<p>SWING-LATIN PARTY with famous CAFÉ ACCORDION ORCHESTRA at Retro, a "SWINGLES" party w/dance partner connections; couples welcome, too! Interm./Beg. Waltz lessons by Jeff Nehrbass & Keith Dietzenbach. Lessons 7:30 p.m. Dance 8:30 – 11:00 p.m. Dessert/coffee served. $10 (enter thru rear) </p>
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<p>WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B’Dale, lesson at 7:30 by Loren Greenberg, dancing to DJ Loren 8:30-12, potluck at 10 pm, Joanie 651-484-4562 .</p>
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<p>SWING-VARIETY choices: 1. at SOS-Oakdale, at 8 pm with DJ Oaky; line dance lesson 7 pm by Lynn Matty (Card), $7; 2. to Midas Touch at Mancini’s, but tiny dance floor</p>
<p>WC SWING live music choices: to The Butanes at McMahons, 9:30-1; at Famous Dave’s, 9-12; at MN Music Café; to Willie Murphy at Lee‘s, 9-12.</p>
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE to Rubber Soul (Beatles) at Blue Fox, 9-1.</p>
<p>COUNTRY-SWING live music choices: 1. to Front Porch...Pigs at Eagles Club 7 pm, 2. to MASON DIXONS at Two Stooges, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 , 9:30-1:30; 3. try Blaine VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 .</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9-1, $8, BYOB and snacks, <a href="http://mntango.org">mntango.org</a></p>
<p>SALSA -LATIN PARTY at Cinema, 8-11 pm, beg.and adv. lessons at 7pm, $10/6.</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 check at Tropical Zone at Dixie's in St. Paul</p>
<p>POLKA AND OLD-TYME, Mar. 27-29 at Medina, Bands:Full Circle and Craig Ebel’s Dyversaco, 7:30-12, $12 door/$10 adv., $35 wknd.,</p>
<p><a href="http://mnstatepolkafestival.com">mnstatepolkafestival.com</a>, 651-260-6600 , 888-682-2283 .</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>STILLWATER: check at Stones, 324 S. Main and at Pappys on Mulberry St.</p>
<p>ROCHESTER (3 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: SWING-LATIN to Christine Rosholt at Norton's,307 Main St.,55066, 715-792-2464 , <a href="http://thenortonsrestaurant.com">http://thenortonsrestaurant.com</a></p>
<p>8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m</p>
<p>GLENWOOD, MN: COUNTRY AND OLD-TYME DANCING to Julie Lee and the White Rose Band at Lakeside Ballroom,7-11 pm, $10, (320) 763-6432 .</p>
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<p>AUSTIN, TX: ARG. TANGO FESTIVAL Mar. 27-29 taught by Florencia Taccetti and Somer Surgit, Cecilia & Donato, Federico Naveira and Ines Muzzopappa, Avic Basu will be the DJ, <a href="http://www.austinspringtango.com">www.austinspringtango.com</a> </p>
<p>AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music.</p>
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<p>PLEASE READ FIRST PAGE; it changes each week. </p>
<p>Also see ADDRESS BOOK for more information.</p>
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<p>SAT., MAR. 28 (<sup>4th</sup> Sat.)</p>
<p>LESSONS AT ALL STUDIOS, see websites, examples:</p>
<p>-Arg. Tango basics at Donnay’s at 10 am.</p>
<p>-NEW! INTL. STANDARD TANGO by owner Shinya McHenry at Dancers Studio at 11 am, $60 for all or $12 each class, for experienced dancers.</p>
<p>-Intl. Standard CHA CHA by Tony Karadzhov at Tapestry at 1 pm. </p>
<p>-EC Swing 1:30-3 pm, Lindy Hop 3-4pm at Rendezvous</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 am.</p>
<p>BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY by Café Bailar Dance Club at Retro; WC Swing lesson by Caroline Olson at 7:30pm, Dance with DJ David Olson 8:30-12, bring food shelf item; $8/$10, Tricia(612) 600-5129.</p>
<p>BALLROOM SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6-10 pm, $20 adv., $25 at door, performances of your local friends, general dancing, appetizers included.</p>
<p>EXTRAVAGANZA SHOWCASE at Cinema Ballroom, 11am-6pm dance showcases, 7:30-11:30pm social dancing and professional show; dance seminars on Sun.</p>
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<p>SWING-FREESTYLE FUNDRAISER: Help Me Ron-da Dance Benefit for Ron Curme (has brain tumor, so huge medical bills), at Doubletree Hotel, Park Place exit off 394, music 7pm-12 by band “Do-Ron-Ron’s,” silent auction with over 100 items, entertainment such as Wally the BeerMan, full bar, $25 cash or check, comfortable attire; </p>
</span></font><a href="mailto:janetkaiser2008@gmail.com"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">janetkaiser2008@gmail.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">.
<p>COUNTRY PARTY at Starks, music at 8:00, $5, EC swing lesson at 7:45 by Rick Ernst; DJ Bob Wood; do not bring in water bottles.</p>
<p>COUNTRY-SWING to Yodel-A-Go-Go at Eagles, 9-12, $5. </p>
<p>LATIN-TANGO PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to 12, Latin & Tango Including a Tango and Salsa review taught by Ralph Tuttila,$8/$14 a couple. </p>
<p>SWING-LATIN MUSIC by Daddy Squeeze and Diane Jarvi, 8pm, at Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art in Suite 120, 250 Third Av N, Mpls. downtown warehouse district, park on south side, map </p></span></font><a href="http://www.trafficzoneart.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">http://www.trafficzoneart.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">, $10, refreshments provided, also photography show 6-9pm.
<p>WC SWING choices: 1. to Stockcar Named Desire at Memory Lanes, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , swing lesson at 9, music at 10, </p></span></font><a href="http://www.memorylanesmpls.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">www.memorylanesmpls.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN"> ; 2. to BoomBoom Stevie and Knockouts at Neumann’s, 9 - 1.
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE choices: to Boogie Wonderland at Famous Daves, 9-12, $5; and to Jonah and the Whales at Two Stooges,7178 University Av NE, Fridley 55432, 763-574-1399 , 9:30-1:30, $5 </p>
<p>BLUES AND TANGO CLASS AND OUTING, call Lois Donnay, 612-822-8436 .</p>
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<p>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Social Dance Studio, 8-11 pm, lesson and practica at 7 pm, $10/5.</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. Check at Loring Pasta Bar,10 pm; 3. check at at Baja Sol Grill, Inv.Grove Hts., 9:30 pm.</p>
<p>CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm. </p>
<p>POLKA AND OLD-TYME at Medina, Bill Konar Band and Bruce Bradley(1-6pm) with Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones and Full Circle (7:30pm-12), $16 door/$14 adv. (full day), less for one session; <a href="http://mnstatepolkafestival.com">mnstatepolkafestival.com</a>.</p>
<p>ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11:30 pm, $7,</p></span></font><a href="http://www.stcloudballroomdanceclub.com/"><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN"> </span></font><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff">http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com</font></font></u><font face="Arial">, </font></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601
<p>ST.CLOUD: Club Salsa de Noche at StudioJeff (701 St. Germain St. West, Suite 201, 2nd floor above the Salad Bowl), 56301. Basic Salsa lesson 8pm, Dance 9 pm-12am,$5,Samantha (320) 260-6580 . (2<sup>nd</sup> & 4th Sat.) </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>AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music.</p>
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<p>ADDRESS BOOK has more info. for you. Check all five sections of it.</p>
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<p>SUN., MAR. 29 (a 5th Sun.) </p>
<p>NO FEE if you register TODAY for MN STAR BALL on May 3 at Marriott in Mtka., competition-any dance can be done by amateurs or pro/am, Mnstarball.com, Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, <a href="mailto:ticobaila@yahoo.com">ticobaila@yahoo.com</a>, 612-240-9053 . </p>
<p>EXTRAVAGANZA DANCE SEMINARS at Cinema Ballroom, (651) 699-5910 .</p>
<p>COUNTRY-SWING to Yodel-A-Go-Go at Eagles Club, 3-7 pm.</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><a href="http://www.floydsbar.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">www.floydsbar.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">
<p>POLKA AND OLD-TYME at Medina, 1-7:30 pm, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones and Stephanie and Honky Tonks and Dolina Polish Folk Dancers, $15 door/$13 adv., <a href="http://mnstatepolkafestival.com">mnstatepolkafestival.com</a>, 651-260-6600 , 888-682-2283 .</p>
<p>BLUEGRASS MUSIC by Pickin Up Steam at Neumann’s, 4-7 pm.</p>
<p>BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra and usually vocalist, Charmin Michelle, at Cinema, 7-10 pm, free lesson 6:15, please NO jeans, $12. </p>
<p>CAJUN-ZYDECO by Faux Playboys at HalfTimeRec, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, $5.</p>
<p>WC SWING: check at MN Music Café and Famous Dave’s.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10.</p>
<p>SALSA (5 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, (1st & 3rd Sun., call to confirm or e-mail </p>
</span></font><a href="mailto:DJLuisElRumbero@gmail.com"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">DJLuisElRumbero@gmail.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">); 4. At Trocaderos?; 5. at Varsity Theater??? .
<p>LATIN MUSIC by YENYERE & FRIENDS at Blue Nile, 9 pm-1:30 am, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls; dance space???</p>
<p>ENGLISH CO. DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 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>
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<p>MON., MAR. 30</p>
<p>FOXTROT CLASS, interm./silver level steps at DancersStudio-St. Paul, 6 pm.</p>
<p>SAMBA INTERM. TECHNIQUE at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm.</p>
<p>CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard‘s: 7 pm -basic MERENGUE, 8 pm - interm. JIVE.</p>
<p>DANCIN’ WITH THE STARS TV show, 7 and/or 8pm, Ch.5 </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 live music choices: at LAST MONDAY BLUES JAM featuring PHIL KITZE at MN Music Cafe, 9 - 2; also Al’s Rockabilly Quartet with a free lesson at Famous Daves; blues music at Eagles, 7:45-10:30.</p>
<p>SALSA/LATIN at The Front Café, every Mon., 9pm-1am with DJ Fatty; $5, full menu, charming art deco atmosphere, in heart of NE Mpls. just N. of the Hennepin Av. bridge at 15 4th St NE.</p>
<p>SALSA-LATIN at Aqua Nightclub, DJ Christian, dance competition -win gift certificates, cash, dinner; <a href="http://www.aquampls.com/tour.html">www.aquampls.com/tour.html</a></p>
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<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>IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free</p>
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<p>TUE., MAR. 31</p>
<p>NO BALLROOM PARTY at Medina, will be Wed. instead.</p>
<p>WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm,$15.</p>
<p>SWING-LATIN TO CAFÉ ACCORDION ORCHESTRA at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9pm. </p>
<p>DANCIN’ WITH THE STARS TV show, 7 and/or 8 pm, Ch.5 </p>
<p>WC SWING CLASSES choices: 1. Whips II continues ,7– 8 pm; 8 pm drop-in interm. level Enhance Your Dance, $10 /12 each; byRebels at Social Dance Studio, 2. basics at SOS with Loren, 7:30 - 9 pm, $6, dance after.</p>
<p>WC SWING-RUMBA choices: toWho Nu at MN Music Café, 6-10 pm; to Paul Mayasich and others at Hollihan‘s, 7:30-11:30. </p>
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE: River City Jazz Orchestra at OGaras, 7:30-10,wear hard-soled shoes.</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>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, interm. at 8 pm at Old Arizona, lavender door code 24135 by Lois Donnay; 2. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; 3. lessons and practica at The Whole in Coffman Union, U of MN, confirm at <a href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango">www.tc.umn.edu/~utango</a> or with Sabine at 612-501-7956 .</p>
<p>SALSA CLASS at ERV every Tue 8:15 pm (and Sat. 6 pm), $15 each.</p>
<p>ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm.</p>
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<p>COMING ATTRACTIONS (mark your calendar in case e-mails don t come!)</p>
<p>Apr. 1- NEW NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP AND VARIETY DANCE SERIES, interm., level only at Tapestry (thru Apr. 22) by Duayne and Cindy, 7-8 pm NC 2-step ,8 pm-Open Dancing; 8:15-9:15pm Variety classes; 9:15-Open Dancing</p>
<p>Apr. 1 - BALLROOM PARTY with Wally Pikal at Medina, 1 - 4 pm.</p>
<p>Apr. 3- BALLROOM PARTY by Sondra Chan at Lifetime Fitness, Blmngtn., 6pm lesson,7-10pm variety dancing, $10, (612) 868-3344 .</p>
<p>Apr. 3 - CLUB SALSERO with Salsa del Soul at Social Dance Studio, Heart Walk Fundraiser, $15/$10, Latin lesson 7pm, Jack & Jill Contest 9:30 for a $5 entry fee, $200 in prizes to be awarded! </p>
<p>Apr. 3 - BIRTHDAY BALLROOM PARTYwith KICO RANGEL BAND at Retro to celebrate staff‘s birthdays, $1 dances with them for charity ………...</p>
<p>Apr. 3- WC AND EC SWING PARTY with Power of 10 Band; at Metropolitan, Golden Vall., off 394 take Park Place exit, 8:30pm-1, sponsored by <a href="http://www.calhouncurlingparties.com">www.calhouncurlingparties.com</a>.</p>
<p>Apr. 3 - VARIETY DANCE with Paul Heffron Band at Zuhrah Center: 2540 Park Av, . Mpls. 55404, 6:15 lesson, 7-7:30pm hors d'oeuvres, 7:30-11 pm dancing , Roaring 20's and gangster theme attire,$15.</p>
<p>Apr. 3 - THE CLASSIC BIG BAND at KC Marion Hall in Blmgtn., 8-11 pm.</p>
<p>Apr. 3 - FREE BASIC DANCE CLASSES at Tropical Ballroom: 6 pm Waltz, 6:30pm Swing, 7 pm Tango, 7:30pm Salsa; bring dance shoes.</p>
<p>Apr. 3 & 4 - Roberto Villa and Morena Colagreco at Dancers Studio ,class 8:15pm ~ Waltz, Sat. at 2:30pm ~ Tango, Sat. at 3:15pm ~ Foxtrot; $20/class, $35 for 2 classes, or $50 for all 3 classes, private coaching available</p>
<p>Apr. 3 - COUNTRY-SWING to Bellamy Bros. and Shane Wyatt at Medina, 8:30.</p>
<p>Apr. 3-5 - USA NATL. COMP. in Baltimore.</p>
<p>Apr. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY by Winterset Dance Club, <a href="mailto:ejfrankovich@q.com">ejfrankovich@q.com</a>.</p>
<p>April 4 - VARIETY BENEFIT DANCE PARTY and Silent Auction for Frank Dandl, 6:30 to 12, Forest Lake Amer.Legion ,355 W. Broadway Av., music (DJ City Sound),snacks, free pop, $10, children under 10 free, . </p>
<p>Apr. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Retro, mambo lessons.</p>
<p>Apr. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, James Wood B-Day.</p>
<p>Apr. 4 - ARG. TANGO FOLLOWERS’ WORKSHOP, 2- 3:30, 3142 1st Av. S.</p>
<p>Apr. 5 - WC SWING PARTY by Rebels.</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>Apr. 11 - MILONGA at ERV Dance Studio.</p>
<p>Apr. 17 - BALLROOM PARTY by Royal Bombay Bicycle Club at Barker's Island in Superior, WI, may be a limit; social at 6, dinner at 7 and dance from 8-11, Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 </p>
<p>April 17-19- <a href="http://CHICAGOTANGOFESTIVAL.COM">CHICAGOTANGOFESTIVAL.COM</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://%28www.chicagotangofestival.com%29">http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://%28www.chicagotangofestival.com%29</a></p>
<p>Apr. 18 - WALTZ AFTERNOON at Tapestry with Contratopia, 3-5 pm.</p>
<p>Apr. 18 - BALLROOM PARTY by USADanceMN at Tropical, volunteers free.</p>
<p>Apr. 21 - DEADLINE for brunch tickets for Apr. 26 Tea Dance at Lafayette Club, Nancy 763-753-0431 .</p>
<p>Apr. 23-26 - Swing Dance America, Lake Geneva, WI- get ticket from Todd at Social Dance Studio.</p>
<p>Apr. 23 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA and lesson at Sabes JCC, 7-11 pm.</p>
<p>April 25- BALLROOM PARTY at La Danza Dance Club, Stillwater VFW Hall, Johnny Kujda Band, Mad Hatter Ball, 8–11:30, $30 couple, RSVP 651-439-9681 . </p>
<p>Apr. 24 - COUNTRY DANCE CAMP by Mary Hoedeman in St. James, MN, <a href="http://www.maryhoedeman.com/">http://www.maryhoedeman.com/</a> </p>
<p>Apr. 25 - PROM in Chatfield, MN</p>
<p>Apr. 26 - BALLROOM TEA DANCE at Lafayette Club, 2800 Northview Rd, Mtka. Beach, MN 55361, (off 394 take Co. Rd. 15 <u>West</u> exit after you pass over Wayzata, turn right at the little brown church; Lafayetteclub.com by USADanceMN, reserve for brunch and dance by Apr. 21 for $30, $20 for dancing only 1 -4 pm at the door, student discount; formal or semi-formal dress, checks to J. Dalton, P O Box 1857, Mtka., MN 55345, Nancy 763-753-0431 .</p>
<p>Apr. 29 - VARIETY PARTY at Tapestry: FREE for those who took Duayne and Cindy’s NC 2-step classes; others $10 and bring hors d'oeuvres.</p>
<p>May 1 - BUDDY HOLLY TRIBUTE at Medina.</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>
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<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>
<p>July 9-11 - TWIN CITIES OPEN COMPETITION, <a href="http://www.twincitiesopen.com">www.twincitiesopen.com</a></p>
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<p>DANCING ADDRESS BOOK </p>
<p>(revised Mar. 11, ‘09; check all 7 sections 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>CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., </p></span></font><a href="http://www.thecedar.org/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">www.thecedar.org</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">
<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>DEAN’S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 .</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>FOURSEASONSdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), 612-342-0902 </p>
<p>42ND AV. BALLROOM, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403 .</p>
<p>FRIDLEY VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd, 763-780-3694 .</p>
<p>FRONT CAFE, 15 4th St. N.E., Mpls. (just N. of the Hennepin Av. bridge)</p>
<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>
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<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>
<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>
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<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>
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<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. ½ 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>
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<p>331CLUB.com, 331 NE 13th Av (at Univ. Av.), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746 .</p>
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<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>
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<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://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>
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<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>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>SALSA ADDRESSES (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 , </p></span></font><a href="mailto:mnsalsaworkshop@gmail.com"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">mnsalsaworkshop@gmail.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN"> and Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio
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<p>INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):</p>
<p>BALLROOM:</p>
<p>ANDERSON, Scott - </p></span></font><a href="http://www.megamarc.com/"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">www.megamarc.com</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">, 612-816-4446 , <a href="mailto:megamarc@frontiernet.net">megamarc@frontiernet.net</a>
<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>
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<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; </p>
<p>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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>TWIN CITIES DANCE CLUBS:</p>
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<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>CALHOUN CURLING AND CRICKET CLUB, <a href="http://www.calhouncurlingparties.com">www.calhouncurlingparties.com</a>.</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>, </p></span></font><a href="mailto:info@lindenhillsdancingclub.org"><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><span lang="EN">info@lindenhillsdancingclub.org</span></font></font></u></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN">, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410.
<p>LOMA MOR IRISH DANCE CLUB, <a href="http://irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html">irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html</a></p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<p>TCSWING.com, Terry and Cindy Gardner, classes at Tapestry in 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>MINNESOTA and OUT-OF-STATE DANCE INFO.:</p>
<p>BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, </p>
<p>Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see usadance-org</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>
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<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>
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<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>FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St. (Scott Anderson teaches here)</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>
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<p>SOUTHERN MINNESOTA :Mary Hoedeman, instructor</p>
<p><a href="http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home">http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home</a></p>
<p>ST. CLOUD: </p>
<p>1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100,</p></span></font><a href="http://www.stcloudballroomdanceclub.com/"><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN"> </span></font><u><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff"><font face="Arial" color="#0000ff">http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com</font></font></u><font face="Arial">, </font></a><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.mapquest.com/">http://www.mapquest.com/</a>, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 ,
<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>
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<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: </p>
<p>In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . </p>
<p>In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray.</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>
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<p> </p></span></font><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Lynne M. Schulz<br><a href="mailto:lmsdance@gmail.com">lmsdance@gmail.com</a><br> 952-545-2989 <br><br><br>