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<p>LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS, Aug. 19- 25, 2009</p>
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<p>DONATIONS for the support of this newsletter are appreciated to 8030 W. 25th St., St. Louis Pk MN 55426<br>-------------------------------------------------<br>GENERAL NEWS</p>
<p>DONATIONS THIS WEEK: Thank you to one anonymous ballroom-dancing donor for his monetary gift!</p>
<p>ANNE LATOURELLE - Many thanks to Anne for volunteering these past few years as editor of “MN Dancing Times,” the monthly publication of USADanceMN, even while she was working full-time and competitive dancing. Many thanks also to husband, Tom, and all her staff. Greg Moore, a long-time ballroom dance competitor and past editor of “MDT,” has graciously agreed to be the new editor. Find this in studios, have a subscription mailed, or online at <a href="http://usadance-mn.org">usadance-mn.org</a></p>
<p>AUDITION for Starettes that will perform in local Christmas show, see below under Thur. and Sat. listings <a href="http://minnesotaperformdance.org">minnesotaperformdance.org</a>.</p>
<p>AUDITION for performance teams at Social Dance Studio, 11 am- 1 pm, on Aug. 22.</p>
<p>NEW ON TUESDAYS!! SWING at Vic Volare’s new show with Bellagala Big Band starting Aug. 25 thru Sep. at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (494 and Nicollet), 7:30–10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, bar, free parking ,$5. (“Vic is a wonderful vocalist, leads 7-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs aroundTwin Cities…”, covering Sinatra tunes…plus songs by Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr., Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble. Bellagala is outstanding, … led by saxophonist Don George. Instrumentals… from the bands extensive library of Les Brown’s…), <a href="http://www.vicvolare.com/">www.vicvolare.com</a> -from Jerry Swanberg</p>
<p>BLACK AND GOLD BALL - get a black and gold outfit ready for this ballroom party at Retro on Aug. 29.</p>
<p>FIND A PARTNER and get ready for MN MADNESS Informal Dance Event on Oct. 24; dance and get written suggestions by judges; lots of fun Jack n Jill (random partner) events; good practice for future competitions, hosts: Nathan Daniels and Scott Anderson, registration forms at <a href="http://www.minnesotamadness.com/">www.minnesotamadness.com</a>, <a href="mailto:nathanh@visi.com">nathanh@visi.com</a>, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 .</p>
<p>ARABIC DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE at Southern Theatre by Jawaahir Dance Co., Aug. 13-23.</p>
<p>DONATIONS NEEDED FOR RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTION FOR BENEFIT on Aug. 30 for Alison Hoyhtya, 24-yr.-old dancer, who had gastrectomy--removing her stomach, is receiving radiation, chemotherapy. Benefit at The Whiskey Junction, 1- 6 pm - music, raffle tickets for $10, food, drink. All proceeds will go to pay her medical bills. If you have something to donate, call Tami Howarter, 952.607.8832 . Send cash donations to US Bank, 301 W . Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN 55337. </p>
<p>FREE DANCE MUSIC AT MN STATE FAIR - Three music stages are close to each other - Intl. Bazaar, L. L. Bandshell, Ramburg Ctr. Make a schedule and you will be able to dance all day long instead of wandering around aimlessly. See insert that will come in StarTribune or at <a href="http://startribune.com">startribune.com</a> or <a href="http://www.mnstatefair.org/pages/free_stage.html">http://www.mnstatefair.org/pages/free_stage.html</a></p>
<p>FREE YOGA INTRO. CLASS: Thur., Aug. 20 or 27, come for "Intro to Yoga" from 6 - 7 pm at Free Spirit Fitness, 10800 Lyndale Av. S., Suite 75, Bloomington; wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a mat; pre-register with Linda at <a href="mailto:newu50@yahoo.com">newu50@yahoo.com</a>, Linda Crable 651-675-7426 <br>
<br>NEW! SUNSET SPARKLE DANCE PARTY, Oct. 4, at Lafayette Club, first 50 people who buy tickets will be eligible for special prizes-Celebrity Dance Shoes and a boat cruise will be given away (see below); men and women add sparkle to formal or semi-formal attire, hors d’oeuvres; great correct tempo dance music by Pete Maki and Joyce Thompson, write checks to $35 to USADanceMN, send to c/o Jackie Dalton, P.O. Box 1857, Mtka., MN 55345 <a href="http://www.usadance-mn.org/">www.usadance-mn.org</a></p>
<p>HALLOWEEN DISCO BOAT CRUISE, Sat.,Oct. l7: Enjoy the view of autumn colors on St Croix River, fantastic buffet menu, dance lessons by instructor Tom Larson, best dressed award for disco and Halloween custume, reserv.65l.436.8883 or <a href="http://www.aftonhouseinn.com/">www.AftonHouseInn.com</a> or <a href="http://www.mydanceretreats.com/">www.MyDanceRetreats.com</a><br>
<br>COMPUTER TROUBLE?? NEED A DJ? Call Digital With Andy, 651.224.0138, <a href="http://digitalwithandy.com">digitalwithandy.com</a></p>
<p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Jim Aubrecht, April and Rick Reuter<br>---------------------------------------------<br>WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19<br> <br>SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Jay Larson, 8 pm.</p>
<p>BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Tropical, 8-9:30pm, $6. </p>
<p>COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Starks, 8-12, country 2-step lesson by DJ Bob Wood at 7:45 pm, $5.</p>
<p>SWING-LATIN to The Players Band at Mancini's, 7:30-11:30 pm.<br> <br>WC SWING CLASSES with Soleman Krebs at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 Howell St N, St. Paul, 7pm– Beg., 8:30 Interm.; 6:30 and 8 pm Practice, $10, 612.968.4385, call to confirm, <a href="mailto:soleman@solemankrebs.com">soleman@solemankrebs.com</a> .</p>
<p>SWING-RUMBA live music choices:<br>1. River City Jazz Orchestra at Centennial Lakes, 7499 France Av. S., Edina, 7 pm, cement floor, park in ramp only at this address as amphitheatre is a few feet east of it.<br>2. The Butanes and others at Eagles, 7:45-10:15.<br>
3. Mark Stary at The Narrows in Navarre, Co. Rd. 15, 9 pm.<br>4. Willie August Project at Lake Harriet Bandshell,42nd St. and Lk. Harriet Pkwy., 7:30 pm, cement floor.<br>5. Paul Mayasich at Tally’s Dockside, 4440 Lake Av., White Bear Lake, 651.429.2633, 6-9 pm.</p>
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE to Whitesidewalls outdoors in Elk River at 679 Main St. N.W., 7 pm.</p>
<p>SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Lees, 9 pm, free swing lesson at 8 pm. </p>
<p>SWING-CAJUN to Big Walter Smith in Maple Grove outdoors at Arbor Lakes, 94W and Hemlock Ln., 763.424.0504.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO CLASSES at Social Dance Studio by Sabine and Eric: Foundations 1 - Close embrace at 7 pm, Foundations 2- Technical Tournament at 7 pm; interm./adv. - boleos at 8:15 </p>
<p>ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Social Dance Studio, 9:15-10 pm. </p>
<p>LINE DANCE CLASS at SOS-Oakdale with Jody, 7:30 pm, $7.</p>
<p>LATIN-SALSA-CALYPSO outdoors to Cyril Paul and Calypso Monarchs at Excelsior Commons lakeshore, Excelsior, MN, 7 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>SQUARE DANCING at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn., 7 pm.</p>
<p>NEW RICHMOND, WI.: SWING-LATIN to Café Accordion Orchestra, 6:30-8pm, at Hillside Heritage Center outdoors; bring your lawn chairs or blanket and a picnic supper <a href="http://nrheritagecenter.org/calendar.htm">http://nrheritagecenter.org/calendar.htm</a></p>
<p>--------------------------------------------------------<br>THURSDAY, AUG. 20</p>
<p>BALLROOM PARTY at Lenox Ctr. 1-3:30 pm.</p>
<p>BALLROOM CLASS, beginner level, at new Slippers Dance Studio in Mtka., 7 pm, <a href="http://www.slippersdance.com/">www.slippersdance.com</a>.</p>
<p>FREE NEWCOMER BALLROOM CLASS at Dancers Studio, 8 pm.</p>
<p>CHA CHA, silver level, at Dancers Studio, 8 pm.</p>
<p>AUDITION at 7 pm tonight for Starettes that will perform in local Christmas show at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre, Dec. 4-6. Auditions at The DanceXchange, 6885 Washington Av S, Edina or Sat, Aug. 22, 9am at Valley Dance & Arts Academy, 2000 Industrial Blvd, Stillwater; audition also by appt.; Christmas Show rehearsals for Starettes will be held just S. of downtown Mpls.; requires jazz & ballet training, 18 years and older, wear jazz or character shoes/dance clothing - not baggy;<a href="http://minnesotaperformdance.org">minnesotaperformdance.org</a>, pre-register with Lynn Kohlasch at 612.240.5042, <a href="mailto:lynn@minnesotaperformdance.org">lynn@minnesotaperformdance.org</a>; </p>
<p>SILVER-ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Paul Botes, 8 pm.</p>
<p>SWING-LATIN to Midas Touch at Mancini s, 8:30-11:30</p>
<p>WC SWING-RUMBA choices:<br>1. Daddy Squeeze joins Lost Jim & the Boxcar Scholars at Dunn Brothers, 1569 Grand Av., St.Paul, 8:30-10:30 pm, <a href="http://www.dunnbrosgrand.com/music.php">http://www.dunnbrosgrand.com/music.php</a>, for a night of blues, folk, pop, and originals.<br>
2. Who NU at School 2 in Chanhassen, 6 - 10 pm. <br>3. Ragassa jazz at Cedar Cultural Center, 7 pm, free.<br>4. Jimi Prime Time Smith blues at Whiskey Junction, 8:30 pm</p>
<p>SWING-CAJUN JAZZ MUSIC at Holiday Inn off 494 by Mall of America at 3 Appletree Square, $15: 1 pm - Irv Williams and Peter Schimke, 4 pm - Twin Cities Hot Club; also some on Aug. 21.</p>
<p>WC SWING CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: Foundations 6-count at 6pm; Interm. Ladies Styling at 7pm (leaders free – we need you as props!), Adv. Class with Todd & Joy at 815pm</p>
<p>EC SWING-LINDY (choices): <br>1. Tapestry, 10pm-1 am, $6; EC lesson at 6:30, lindy hop at 8 pm, lessons progress during month <br>2. Red Rock Swing Band at Wabasha Caves, St. Paul, 7-10 pm, (lesson 6:15 pm), $7.<br>3. Elvis music outdoors in Brookdale Park, 7650 June Av. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 7 pm.<br>
4. Jack Knife and Sharps at Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd 55372, Prior Lake, (952) 445-9000 </p>
<p>COUNTRY-SWING at Country Swing Dance Studio in Ctr. for Harm. Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , 8pm lesson by DJ Mike Ruskin, then dancing; <a href="http://www.centerforharmoniousliving.com/">www.centerforharmoniousliving.com</a> </p>
<p>CAJUN-SWING to Mr. Rowles at Eagles Club, 8 - 10:30, $5 donation in white box, buy some beverages, please. </p>
<p>ARG. TANGO CLASSES: 1. interm. class at El Toro, 6:30 pm; 2. followers’ technique class at Donnay, 7 pm (call to confirm); 3. advanced class with permission at Donnay, 8 pm</p>
<p>CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm.</p>
<p>SALSA CLASSES: Adv. Class 8:15 at Social Dance Studio. Tropical has an interm. level one, Four Seasons teaches basic and interm. and also on Mon. and Fri.</p>
<p>SALSA-LATIN (3 choices): 1. Charanga Tropical at MN Music Café at 9 pm; 2. at Cantina #1 at Mall of America, 4th fl., 8:30pm-close, with DJ Fatty, no cover, all ages, lesson at 9pm. </p>
<p>WALKER, MN: ZYDECO-SWING to Everett Smithson at Northern Lights Casino., 9 pm - 1 am, free.</p>
<p>DELANO. MN: SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Three Crow Café, 225 N River Street 55328 , 763-972-3399 , 7 pm, $10</p>
<p>-------------------------------------------<br>FRIDAY, AUG. 21 (3rd Fri.)</p>
<p>Tropical Ballroom will be closed for vacation Fri-Sat-Sun, Aug. 21-22-23.</p>
<p>POTLUCK PICNIC in Dancers Studio parking lot, 7-9 pm; dance party follows inside from 9 - 10 pm for $15. </p>
<p>BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTIES:<br>1. Retro Ballroom, Kico Rangel Band plays 8:30-11 pm, a Swingles event with mixing opportunities, Interm./Beg. waltz lessons at 7:30, dessert/coffee/bottle of water included, $12, enter rear door.<br>
2. Cheek to Cheek, samba lesson at 7:30 pm, dancing 8:30-10:30.<br>3. Cinema, lesson at 7 pm, dancing 8 -11 pm.<br>4. Dancers Studio, 9 - 10 pm for $15, potluck picnic in parking lot 7 - 9 pm. <br>5. DanceSport in North Branch MN, 1 hr. N. on 35W, 7 pm lesson, dancing 8 - 9 pm, $10</p>
<p>SWING -VARIETY PARTY at Stark’s, WC swing lesson by Soleman Krebs at 7:45, dancing 8 - 12, DJ Bob Wood, requests played (every 3rd Fr.)</p>
<p>WC SWING-COUNTRY-VARIETY PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8 pm, Diane and DJ Skip, $7.<br> <br>WC SWING-EC SWING live music choices:<br>1. Daddy Squeeze, Donohue and Raynor at Hell's Kitchen, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., reserv. 612.332.4700, <a href="http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/index.html">http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/index.html</a><br>
2. Jeff Loven at Neumanns, 9 - 1.<br>3. Root City Band at Whiskey Junction, 9:30.</p>
<p>COUNTRY 2-STEP AND SWING: Front Porch...Pigs and others at Eagles Club, 8 pm +</p>
<p>SWING-LINDY PARTY <br>1. to DJ Ginger Brown’s blues and swing music at Tapestry 8:30-12:30 (every 3rd Fri.) <br>2. Davina and Vagabonds at School 2 in Chanhassen, 8:30 pm.</p>
<p>JITTERBUG CLASSES at Classic, basic 7:10 and interm. 8 pm.</p>
<p>SWING-CAJUN JAZZ MUSIC daytime at Holiday Inn off 494 by Mall of America , 3 Appletree Sq., $15, at 12:15 pm - Butch Thompson, then Southside Aces 4 pm.</p>
<p>LATIN-SALSA-SWING outdoors to New Primitives at Lake Harriet Bandshell at 42nd St. and Lk. Harriet Pkwy., 7:30 pm</p>
<p>CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio, Latin lesson at 7 pm</p>
<p>SALSA-LATIN live music choices: <br>1. Sensacion Latina Band at Picosa 9:30 -1 am, lesson 9pm, 612-746-3970 , $10; <br>2. Salsa Police at Loring Pasta Bar, 10 pm.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9:30-1, $7, potluck snacks and wine, DJ Michael Cordner.</p>
<p>INTL. DANCING at Tapestry, request dancing 9 til 11:30 pm, 7:30 - interm. level class, $7/5.</p>
<p>POLKA (also WC SWING-CHA CHA to this rhythm) choices:<br>1. Nye’s Restaurant; 112 Henn. Av. 55414, east side of river, 612-379-2021 , call to confirm <br>2. Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869 , 8-10 pm, call to confirm</p>
<p>NO. BRANCH MN: BALLROOM PARTY at DanceSport, one hr. N. on 35W, 7 pm lesson, dancing 8 - 9 pm, $10</p>
<p>STILLWATER: check for swing music at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147.</p>
<p>OWATONNA, MN: CAJUN to Cajun Hot Soles at Steele Co. Fair,1525 S. Cedar Ave 55060, 4 - 5:30 pm.</p>
<p>WALKER, MN: ZYDECO-SWING to Everett Smithson at Northern Lights Casino, 9 pm - 1 am, free.</p>
<p><br>RED WING, MN: SWING , check at Norton's, 307 Main St. 55066, 1-651.388.2711, <a href="http://thenortonsrestaurant.com/">http://thenortonsrestaurant.com</a>, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m</p>
<p>ROCHESTER (choices to check): <a href="http://somnusadance.org">somnusadance.org</a>; BlueMoonBallroom.net; 331 Club; Whiskey Bones Roadhouse <br> <br>SIOUX FALLS, SD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, Latin Variety, Latin Basics Lesson at 7:30, dance 8-10:30pm, $10, info: <a href="http://www.askmetodance5678.com/">http://www.askmetodance5678.com</a></p>
<p>PARKS, AMERICAN LEGIONS, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music.</p>
<p>Look in all six sections of the Address Book for more information. More contemporary music and outdoor choices at city <a href="http://pages.com">pages.com</a>, <a href="http://go4dancer.com">go4dancer.com</a>, star <a href="http://tribune.com">tribune.com</a> </p>
<p>PILES OF PAPERS?? CLUTTER? ‘Can’t find your things? No space? Get help to organize/use your space efficiently, beautify/stage your home for sale, or organize an event. Free ½ hr. consultation. Call ORGANIZER ON DUTY (Lynne Schulz), 952.545.2989, <a href="mailto:lmsdance@gmail.com">lmsdance@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>---------------------------------------------<br>SATURDAY, AUG. 22 (4TH Sat.) (see two sections below)</p>
<p><br>DAYTIME:</p>
<p>Tropical Ballroom will be closed for vacation.</p>
<p>DANCE CAMP at Classic Ballroom, call to ask if you can still attend: Discovering Your Competitive Advantage Dance Camp 10:30 AM-3:30 PM, work with champions and judges; topics: What Judges Look For, Creating The Entire Package, Using The Music More Effectively, Foundation of Beautiful Dancing;$150 for the day with lunch included. </p>
<p> 9 A.M. AUDITION for Starettes that will perform in local Christmas show at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre, Dec. 4-6. Auditions at Valley Dance & Arts Academy, 2000 Industrial Blvd, Stillwater; audition also by appt.; Rehearsals will be held just S. of downtown Mpls.; requires jazz & ballet training, 18 or older, wear jazz or character shoes/dance clothing - not baggy; <a href="http://minnesotaperformdance.org">minnesotaperformdance.org</a>., pre-register with Lynn Kohlasch at 612.240.5042, <a href="mailto:lynn@minnesotaperformdance.org">lynn@minnesotaperformdance.org</a>; </p>
<p>PERFORMANCE TEAM AUDITIONS at Social Dance Studio, 11am -1pm, arrive early to fill out audition forms -<br>Salsa - choreographed by Joy Davina, WC Swing - choreographed by Todd Paulus & Joy Davina, Hip Hop - choreographed by Jae Phillips.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO BASIC LESSON at Lois Donnay’s, 10 am.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 11 - 12:30 pm.</p>
<p>DANCESPORT BALLROOM TECHNIQUE CLASS at 11:45 am at North Star Studio in Bloomington near 494 and 35W. Instruction by Michael Bang and partner, Laia Olivier. Confirm/register at 612.799.4147. Private lessons available.</p>
<p>INTL. STANDARD: CHA CHA by Tony K. at Tapestry at 1 pm; also check with Dancers Studio- class at 11 am</p>
<p>SALSA CLASS at Social Dance Studio, intermediate with Byron at 2:30pm </p>
<p>DULUTH: SWING at Club Saratoga, 3 to 7 pm , no cover, by Chrisitne Rosholt, vocalist with The Jazz at the Toga Quartette, 331 Canal Park, ph.218-727-7865; dancing only in aisles; <br>2. check at Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton Hotel on Superior St.</p>
<p>SAT. EVENING:</p>
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<p>BALLROOM PARTY by Café Bailar Dance Club at Retro, 8:30 - 12, foxtrot lesson by James Krolak at 7:30 pm.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Social Dance Studio, lesson and practica at 7pm, DJ music 8 - 11 pm.</p>
<p>TANGO TO BLUES CLASS, 7 pm AND BLUES DANCING CLASS, 8 pm, at Donnay’s,$10 each, bring a beverage, then go to other venue to dance.</p>
<p>COUNTRY TWO-STEP-WC SWING PARTY at Starks, lesson at 7:45 by DJ Bob Wood, dancing 8 - 12, $5.</p>
<p>COUNTRY-SWING to Pig’s Eye Landing at Riley-Jacque Barn Dance, 9096 Riley Lake Rd., Eden Prairie, 952.949.8456, $3-5.</p>
<p>VARIETY DANCE PARTY at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to midnight, $5. </p>
<p>WC SWING AND RUMBA choices: <br>1. Honeysuckele Rose at Lake Harriet Bandshell at 7:30 pm.<br>2. Cool Disposition at Applewood Grill Burnsville, Hwy. 13, at 8:30 pm<br>3. Joe Juliano at Neumann’s, 9 - 1.<br>4. Soul Tight Committee at Santorinis,Eden Prairie, 65 Main St SE #143, 55344, 952.546.6722, 8:30 pm.<br>
5. Big John Dickerson at Famous Daves, 9 pm.</p>
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY, a HavinaBall event, a Las Vegas Ball with Monarch Band at Fridley VFW, feel free to dress in glitter and glam,7:30 - 8:30 pm, cha cha lesson with Flory & Rick, 8:30-12 am dancing, $14.</p>
<p>SWING-WHATEVER choices: <br>1. Rubber Soul at Medina at 8:30 pm<br>2. Don King Band at School 2 in Chanhassen, 8:30 pm</p>
<p>CONTRA PARTY at Tapestry, 7:30-11:30 pm.</p>
<p>SALSA CLASS at ERV-Hopkins, 6 pm, $15, call to register.</p>
<p><br>NEW! SALSA - LATIN with Salsabrosa Band at MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CAFE (12500 Nicollet Av.,Burnsville 55337, (take 77 south as there is construction on 35W), lesson 10p by Social Dance Studio staff, music 10:15p – 1 am, $5, <a href="http://www.medcruisecafe.com/">www.medcruisecafe.com</a></p>
<p>SALSA-LATIN: Loring Pasta Bar, Salsa Police usually play at 10 pm.</p>
<p>IRISH CEILI at Oddfellows Hall, 2 pm, not confirmed.</p>
<p>STILLWATER: check at P.D. Pappy's, 422 Mulberry St., 651.430.1147 </p>
<p>ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio ,7:30-11 pm, $7,<a href="http://www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com">www.StCloudBallroomDanceClub.com</a>, 320-251-0601 </p>
<p>FARIBAULT, MN: SWING-COUNTRY to Trailer Trash at Paradise Theatre 321 Central Av., 55021, (507) 332-7372 , 9:30-12:30, free. </p>
<p>WALKER, MN: ZYDECO-SWING to Everett Smithson at Northern Lights Casino, 9 pm - 1 am, free.</p>
<p>DULUTH, MN: SWING-LATIN to Christine Rosholt and combo at Club Saratoga, Canal Park, 3- 7 pm, only dancing in the aisles.</p>
<p>ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom - <a href="http://www.somnusadance.org/">www.somnusadance.org</a> 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 ; 3. maybe swing at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse</p>
<p>AMERICAN LEGIONS and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music. Also check <a href="http://www.go4dancer.com/">www.go4dancer.com</a> and <a href="http://citypages.com">citypages.com</a> and your local park for more choices<br>
----------------------------------------<br>SUNDAY, AUG. 23 (4th Sun.)</p>
<p>DAYTIME:</p>
<p>WC and EC SWING AT BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave’s, 10 am - 2 pm.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP at Social Dance Studio by Sabine Ibes; technique of a movement within a tango sequence; classes designed to compliment each other, consider taking all 3; bring socks, dancing shoes (followers, that includes your high heels) , wear clothes that you can easily move in.<br>
12 pm - the passion of a tango walk, an all-level class<br>1.45 pm - the passion of a tango turn <br>adv. beginners to advanced; starts with a short presentation; <br>3.30 - 5 pm- the passion of tango; interm. to adv., starts with a small presentation, <br>
$15, 2 classes $26, 3 classes $33, full-time students half price (with valid id), <br><a href="http://www.tangoandi.com/">www.tangoandi.com</a> or <a href="http://www.socialdancestudio.com/">www.socialdancestudio.com</a>;</p>
<p>COUNTRY-SWING 1. Eagles Club, 3-7 pm, to danceable band; 2. Front Porch…Pigs at Floyd‘s in Victoria, 2 - 6 pm.</p>
<p>POSSIBLE DANCING to Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3 pm, concrete floor, roofed, cafe.</p>
<p>Check for music at Neumann’s, 4 - 8 pm.</p>
<p>MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale,1 to 5 pm, Electronic Jam, then 6 to 10 pm Acoustic Jam; come to play or listen, free.</p>
<p><br>EVENING:</p>
<p>BALLROOM PARTY to Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Cinema, 7 - 10 pm, lesson at 6:15 pm.</p>
<p><br>WC SWING-EC SWING choices: <br>1. Moonlight Serenaders at Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul, 1360 N Lex. Pkwy, 7 pm. <br>2. Jack Brass Band, 5 - 8 pm free St. Anthony Main, downtown Mpls., east river bank <br>3. blues jam by Moses Oakland at Famous Daves, 8 pm</p>
<p>COUNTRY-SWING to Bobby Vandell Band at Whiskey Junction, 7:30 pm.</p>
<p>ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM at SOS-Oakdale, 6 to 10 pm Acoustic Jam; come to play or listen, free.</p>
<p>CAJUN-ZYDECO by Mr Rowles, Jon Rodine, members of the Rockin' Pinecones, and many more; lesson 7pm, dancing 8-11pm, benefit for 2nd Harvest Food Shelf at Half Time Rec is on Front St east of Lexington Av in St Paul. 651-488-8245 <br>
<a href="http://lanker.home.mindspring.com/evntsch/2ndFoodDriveSP.htm">http://lanker.home.mindspring.com/evntsch/2ndFoodDriveSP.htm</a></p>
<p><br>ARG. TANGO MILONGA to CD and some solo bandoneon music by Bob Barnes at Loring Pasta Bar, 6 til 10 pm; supper menu.</p>
<p>ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-9 pm.</p>
<p>SCANDINAVIAN DANCE at Friends' Meeting Hall, 1725 Grand Av St. Paul, 6-9, $8/$6, confirm at <a href="http://www.tcscandinavian.org/">www.tcscandinavian.org</a> </p>
<p>IRISH CEILI at Eagles, confirm at <a href="http://lomamor.org">lomamor.org</a></p>
<p>-------------------------------------------------<br>MONDAY, AUG. 24</p>
<p>BALLROOM AND OLDE-TYME PARTY with Odell Braaten Band at Medina, 1 - 4 pm, instead of Tuesday.</p>
<p>BALLROOM CLASSES, interm. level, at Tropical Ballroom, 6 pm - waltz/foxtrot, 7 pm - Amer. tango </p>
<p>BALLROOM CLASS, silver level steps at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 6 pm and advanced at Cinema at 7 pm. </p>
<p>QUICKSTEP CLASS, interm.-adv. technique, at Dancers Studio-St. Paul, 7 pm. </p>
<p>CLASSES BY SCOTT ANDERSON at St. Richard‘s: 7 pm -basic Amer. tango, 8 pm - interm. Viennese waltz</p>
<p>BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club at Lenox Center, 7:30-9 pm with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin. </p>
<p>INTL. STANDARD TANGO progressive class at Cinema, 8 pm. </p>
<p>VARIETY DANCING to good country/swing music by Becky Thompson and Old School Band at 8:30 pm at Lee's.</p>
<p>WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, good lessons prior.</p>
<p>WC AND EC SWING choices: <br>1. Rich Lewis Band at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 42nd St. and Lake Harriet Pkwy., 7:30 pm<br>2. Eagles Club; 2. Famous Dave, 8 pm, small concrete dance floor.<br>3. Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers on 761 Wash. Av. N., downtown Mpls., 612.338.8188</p>
<p>WC SWING-LATIN to Mira & Tom Kehoe w/Xibaba Brazilian jazz at Como Pavilion at 7 pm.</p>
<p>EC SWING to Davina and Vagabonds at Famous Dave’s.</p>
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE to The Fugitives at Povlitzki's on 65 north of Hwy. 10 at 8407 NE Plaza Blvd., Spring Lk Pk, 763.784.7110. </p>
<p>SALSA/LATIN (2 choices): 1. Aqua Nightclub, DJ, <a href="http://www.aquampls.com/tour.html">www.aquampls.com/tour.html</a>; 2. Epic, 110 North Fifth S., Mpls., 612.332.3742, Angel 612.327.1562 </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>IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., call to confirm 612 216 2419 , 7- 8:45, free</p>
<p>CAMBRIDGE AND NO. BRANCH: open houses for enrollments 4-8pm, at DanceSport, 6041 Main St, No.Branch and inside WillowBridge Center at 222 S Ashland St, Cambridge, 651.277.6683, <a href="mailto:info@mndancesportcenter.com">info@mndancesportcenter.com</a> or <a href="http://www.mndancesportcenter.com/">www.MNDanceSportCenter.com</a>.</p>
<p><br>------------------------------------<br>TUESDAY, AUG. 25</p>
<p>NO BALLROOM PARTY at Medina; it was on Mon. this week.</p>
<p>WALTZ-FOXTROT CLASS, silver level, by Jeff Nehrbass at Retro,7 pm, $15, less in a pkg.</p>
<p>FOXTROT SILVER/ADV. LEVEL CLASS at Classic with permission by Donna Edelstein, 8 pm.</p>
<p>BALLROOM BASIC CLASSES for singles and married couples by SAT Club in Medina Ballroom, 7:30-9 with practice time before and after lesson by Larry Ablin.</p>
<p>LATIN-SALSA-CALYPSO at 6:30 pm (arrive earlier) to Cyril Paul and Calypso Monarchs, Cyril will give lesson, at MN History Ctr., corner of Kellogg Blvd. exit off 94 and John Ireland Blvd. in St. Paul, wear hard-soled shoes, bring blanket or chair, food available, parking $5. </p>
<p>NEW! SWING at Vic Volare’s new show with Bellagala Big Band every Tue. thru Sep. at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Av., Richfield 55423 (494 and Nicollet), 7:30–10 pm; spacious bamboo floor, bar, free parking ,$5. “Vic is a wonderful vocalist and leads his seven-piece Volare Lounge Orchestra in nightclubs around Twin Cities…”, <a href="http://www.vicvolare.com/">www.vicvolare.com</a></p>
<p>SWING-LATIN DANCING to bistro music of Café Accordion Orchestra 6-9pm at Loring Pasta Bar.</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, confirm at <a href="http://pazazdance.com">pazazdance.com</a>, 651-592-2687 (has anyone been to this and can report??)</p>
<p>WC SWING CLASSES: <br>1. Check at <a href="http://tcrebels.com">tcrebels.com</a> for next series<br>2. basics at SOS-Oakdale by Loren, 7:30-9 pm, dancing after, $6; 3. Check websites of other studios</p>
<p>WC SWING live music choices:<br>1. Who Nu Band at MN Music Café, 7 - 11 pm; BBQ<br>2 Paul Mayasich at Hollihan’s in White Bear Lake, 7:30-11:30 pm.<br>3. Power of Ten at Woody’s Grill, 220 Carlson Pkwy N., Plymouth, 763.476.1011, 5:30- 7 pm.<br>
<br>WC AND EC SWING to Acme Jazz Co. at Como Pavilion, 7 pm, cement floor, roofed, café..</p>
<p>SWING-FREESTYLE to Tricia and Toonies at Lake Harriet Bandshell off 42nd St., 7:30 pm.</p>
<p>ARG. TANGO choices: <br>1. beg. class, fast milonga steps, at 6:30 at Old Arizona by Lois Donnay, lavender door; <br>2. Interm. class, fast milonga steps, at 8 pm at Old Arizona; <br>3. Milonga Martes Party at Donnay’s, 9:30-12, potluck or $3<br>
4. interm. class at 8 pm then PRACTICA for all levels 9-10 pm at FourSeasons; <br>5. 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><br>SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, lessons prior at 7 and 8 pm.</p>
<p>SALSA-LATIN at Famous Dave's, 8:15pm lesson by Rendezvous DanceStudio, 9pm music by Sensacion Latina, $5.</p>
<p>SALSA CLASS at ERV, 8:15 pm, $15 each, call to confirm.</p>
<p>ADV. SALSA CLASS at Cinema, 8 pm.</p>
<p>SQUARE DANCING at St. Andrew Luth. Church, 13600 Tech. Dr., Eden Prairie, 7 pm, $3, 952.472-0006</p>
<p>IRISH SET AND CEILI DANCING , <a href="http://www.lomamor.org/">www.lomamor.org</a>.</p>
<p>ADV. INTERNATIONAL DANCING at Tapestry, 7:30-10:30 pm, every 2nd Tue., $6/4<br> <br>-----------------------------------------------<br>COMING ATTRACTIONS </p>
<p>Aug. 13-23 - ARABIC DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE at Southern Theatre by Jawaahir Dance Co.<br>Aug. 26 - COUNTRY 2-STEP LESSON at ERV Dance Studio.<br>Aug. 26 - Gypsy Mania plays outdoors at Wolfe Park off Montery Av. In St. Louis Park, 7 pm<br>
Aug. 26 - REBELS ANNUAL MEETING, hear how club is doing, share your thoughts, please come to Golden Valley Davanni's, 6:30 pm if ordering food, meeting 7-9 pm in party room, 663 Winnetka Ave N, ph.:763.393-0303. <br>
Directions: 169 and 100, from Hwy 55 turn north on Winnetka, take left at Golden Vall. Rd.<br>Aug. 28 - WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B’Dale Club in Roseville, lesson by Bob Wood.<br>Aug. 28 - BALLROOM PARTY with Jerry OHagan Orchestra at Medina, lesson at 7 pm, music 8 - 11 pm.<br>
Aug. 28 - SALSA-LATIN PARTY at Cinema.<br>Aug. 28-30- Woodbury Days: Tropical Ballroom will have dance floor and lessons in Ojibway Park; Boogie Wonderland pand Dweebs play, fireworks, etc.<br>Aug. 29 - BLACK & GOLD BALL at Retro with KICO RANGEL BAND, prize for best outfit, lesson by Monica Mohn. <br>
Aug. 29 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA in St. Paul at Downtowner Woodfire Grill.<br>Aug.-Sep. - MN STATE FAIR ,<a href="http://www.mnstatefair.org">www.mnstatefair.org</a>, free dance bands, talent show.<br>Aug. 30 - BENEFIT for Alison Hoyhtya, cancer victicm, at Whiskey Junction. <br>
Sep. 4-7 - DANCE WORKSHOP at Maddens with DancersStudio.<br>Sep. 5 - MN WC SWING CLUB PICNIC AND DANCE PARTY at Phalen Park in St. Paul,11am to 2:30 pm<br>Sep. 7 - BALLROOM WORKSHOPS AND PARTY at Tropical.<br>Sep. 6 - 13 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCES by Helen LaVikinga from Buenos Aires in Iowa City.<br>
Sep. 12 - BALLROOM PARTY by Aqua Gliders at St. Richard’s.<br>Sep. 12 - DANCING WITH THE STARS TV SHOW, Ch.5. Donny Osmond, Kathy Ireland, Tom DeLay are some of the competitors.<br>Sep. 15 - DEADLINE for $200 discount for NDB in Orlando. See below.<br>
Sep. 17-20 - WC SWING COMP., Airport Renaissance, 9801 Natural Bridge, St Louis, MO, <a href="http://www.meetmeinstlouissdc.com/">http://www.meetmeinstlouissdc.com/</a>; SDS has a group going, please drop off your registration form and check (made to MMISL & event pass/comp fees) at SDS and leave it for Niko Salgado, <a href="mailto:niko@socialdancestudio.com">niko@socialdancestudio.com</a><br>
Sep. 18 - MILONGA IN ROCHESTER at Doubletree Hotel, formal affair, 8:30 pm - 1 am; formal attire required, <a href="http://tangosocietyofrochester.com/">http://tangosocietyofrochester.com</a><br>Sep. 18-27 - NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK<br>
Sep. 19 - RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS, live music, 63rd and Portland.<br>Sep. 19 - DEADLINE to register for Tropical Ballroom’s Showcase on Oct. 3<br>Sep. 21 - BALLROOM PERFORMANCE at Mall of America by USADanceMN.<br>Sep. 19 - BALLROOM DOUBLE DANCE by USADanceMn at Retro.<br>
Sep. 19 - ARG.TANGO MILONGA, a CD release party for Mandragora, at Four Seasons.<br>Sep. 25 - BIG VARIETY DANCE SHOW, “The Production,” at Cinema Ballroom, 7:30 pm.<br>Sep. 26 - SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 - 10 pm, performances, general dancing, appetizers.<br>
Sep. 26 - REBELS SHOE-SHOPPING, get discount at Celebrity Shoes, 11 am-1 pm.<br>Oct. 3 - SHOWCASE AND BALLROOM PARTY at Tropical, 6 pm.<br>Oct. 4 - BALLROOM PARTY at Lafayette Club by USADanceMN.<br>Oct. 24 - MN MADNESS (informal dance competition - lots of fun), <a href="mailto:nathanh@visi.com">nathanh@visi.com</a>, 763-545-8690 , 612-816-4446 .<br>
Oct. 24 - WC SWING MASQUERADE PARTY by TC Rebels.<br>Oct. 28-Nov. 3 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, <a href="http://www.time4tango.com/">www.time4tango.com</a><br>Nov. 11-19 - DANCE CRUISE to Mexican Riviera, <a href="http://bryantcruises.com">bryantcruises.com</a><br>
Nov. 28 - ALLIANCE DANCE PARTY supported by all studios and ballrooms.<br>Dec. 4-6 - ALL WRAPPED UP Dance Show by MN PerformDance Productions at Maplewood Perf. Arts Theatre.</p>
<p>Dec. 30-Jan. 3 -New Year's Day Ball (NDB) at The Florida Hotel in Orlando ,FL; Gherman Mustuc and Iveta Lukosiute <br>2008 World Prof. Ten-Dance Champions perform;, dance camp, New Year's Eve Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport - Pro/Am and Am/Am Competition, <a href="http://www.championshipdancecamps.com/ndb">www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/ndb</a> for </p>
<p>New Year’s Week - WC SWING EVENT in Palm Springs, CA: register to win a weekend pass to the New Year’s Dance, <a href="http://www.peoplewhodance.net/">www.peoplewhodance.net</a></p>
<p>Jan. 9 - Snow Ball Dance Competition here in St. Louis Park, <a href="mailto:thesnowballcomp@msn.comp">thesnowballcomp@msn.comp</a>, 612.910.2690</p>
<p>April 9-11 - BEYOND BALLROOM DANCE CO. new show, Southern Theatre.</p>
<p>BALLROOM NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - Aug. 14, Sep. 26, Oct, 3, Oct. 24, Feb. 20 - see <a href="http://www.usadance.org/">www.usadance.org</a></p>
<p>2010 DANCE COMPETITIONS in Italy and Spain, see <a href="http://web.tiscali.it/fordancers2005/">http://web.tiscali.it/fordancers2005/</a> and e-mail <a href="mailto:dancespain2010@tiscali.it">dancespain2010@tiscali.it</a> </p>
<p>-----------------------------------------------<br>DANCING ADDRESS BOOK </p>
<p>(revised July 15,‘09; check all 6 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>BLAINE VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946 ; <br>BLUE FOX, 3833 N. Lexington Av., Arden Hills, 651-483-6000 , <a href="http://www.bluefoxgrill.com/">www.bluefoxgrill.com</a><br>BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000 .</p>
<p>CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., <a href="http://www.thecedar.org/">www.thecedar.org</a></p>
<p>CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.; no phone listed; <a href="http://www.thecelticjunction.com/">www.thecelticjunction.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 , owner Harry Benson, <a href="mailto:harry@cheektocheekdancestudio.com">harry@cheektocheekdancestudio.com</a>.</p>
<p>CINEMABALLROOM.com, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910 , owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; also Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here.</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>COUNTRY SWING DANCE STUDIO in Ctr. for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, just E. of Shady Oak Rd., 612-860-4086 , <a href="http://www.centerforharmoniousliving.com/">www.centerforharmoniousliving.com</a>, Mike Ruskin. </p>
<p>DAKOTA CO. STEAKHOUSE, inside Holiday Inn, 14201 Nicollet Av. S., (I-35W & Co. Rd. 42), Burnsville MN 55337, 952-435-2100 , 435-6624, <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<br>DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln, Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623 , <a href="http://dancinonbroadway.com">dancinonbroadway.com</a><br>
DEAN’S TAVERN, 1986 Rice St., St. Paul, 651-488-6868 .</p>
<p>ERV Dance Studio, 816 1/2 Mainstreet, Hopkins 55343, 952-303-3339 , , <a href="http://www.ervdancestudio.com/">www.ERVdancestudio.com</a>; Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas, ballroom-salsa pro, <a href="mailto:ticobaila@yahoo.com">ticobaila@yahoo.com</a>, 612-240-9053 (mobile)</p>
<p>FAMOUS DAVE'S, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls., 612-822-2348 .<br>FLOYD’S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944 , <a href="http://www.floydsbar.com/">www.floydsbar.com</a> </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 ; 694 to Central Av. (Hwy. 65), north on Central to Osborne Rd. NE (Co. Rd.8), west on Osborne Rd., pass the gas station on your left, VFW is next, parking and entrance on south side.</p>
<p>HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245 <br>HELL’S KITCHEN- 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700 , hells <a href="http://kitchen.com">kitchen.com</a><br>HOLLIHANS’S IRISH PUB, 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280 .</p>
<p>JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050 <br>KC (Knights of Columbus) - see Marian <br>LEE'S, 101 Glenwood Av., downtown Mpls. off 11th St., 55403, 612-338-9491 , <a href="http://leesliquorlounge.com">leesliquorlounge.com</a><br>
LENOX Center, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444 <br>LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - look in local phone book,.<br>LORING PASTA BAR, 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. on U of MN campus, <a 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 <br>MANCINIS.com, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345 .<br>MARIAN KC HALL, 1114 W 79th St, Blmgtn., S of I-494, W of Lyndale, 952-888-1492 .<br>
McMAHON'S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337 </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>MEMORY LANES, 2520 26th Av S, Mpls., 612-721-6211 , <a href="http://memorylanes.com">memorylanes.com</a><br>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>NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970 .<br> <br>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>POV’s on 65, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110</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>RENE’S DANCE STUDIO, 2948 Chicago Av., #308, Mpls. 55407, <a href="http://www.renedance.com/">www.renedance.com</a>, <a href="mailto:peterskk@hotmail.com">peterskk@hotmail.com</a></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 OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN952-361-9463,<a href="http://www.schoolofthewise.net">www.schoolofthewise.net</a></p>
<p>SCHOOL II BISTRO, 600 Market St, Chanhassen, 952-949-0000 , <a href="http://www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii">www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii</a><br> <br>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>SLIPPERS DANCE STUDIO, in Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Mtka. Blvd., Mtka. 55305, W. of Hopkins Crossroads (Co. Rd. 73) and E. of Shady Oak Rd., Julie Delene, <a href="http://www.slippersdance.com/">www.slippersdance.com</a>, <a href="mailto:Julie@slippersdance.com">Julie@slippersdance.com</a>, 612-598-5355 </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 and Niko Salgado also teach here</p>
<p>SOS, (Spirit of Sobriety), 1417 Helmo Av. N. Oakdale Plaza Shop. Ctr., 694 to 10th St., E. on 10th St. to the light (Helmo Av.) left or N.on Helmo a couple of blocks down to the strip mall on the right hand side, 651-735-2400 , <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 .<br>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><br>
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>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><br>1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X 14.</p>
<p>TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399 <br>WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191 .<br>WACONIAlakesideballroom.com, Waconia, MN, 952-442-4844 <br>WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162 <br>
ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404</p>
<p>---------------------------------------------<br>OTHER DANCE WEBSITES: <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.com Friday "Scene" section; Niko Salgado also writes a list- <a href="http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html">http://www.socialdancestudio.com/flyers/newsletterSuave.html</a><br>
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<p>ARGENTINE TANGO INFO.:</p>
<p><br>BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul (across from Farmer's Market on Broadway), 3rd Sat. <br>OLD ARIZONA, 2821 Nicollet Av S, Mpls. 55408, 612-871-0050 , lavender door</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="http://www.tangoandi.com/">www.tangoandi.com</a>; <a href="mailto:sabine@tangoandi.com">sabine@tangoandi.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>, ph.612.729.5306</p>
<p>Li, Eric - <a href="mailto:ericli1016@gmail.com">ericli1016@gmail.com</a>, ph. 612.578.6293</p>
<p>Salgado, Niko - <a href="mailto:xonovik@gmail.com">xonovik@gmail.com</a>, 612-600-1288 or Social Dance Studio</p>
<p>Taccetti, Florencia - <a href="mailto:tango@florenciataccetti.com">tango@florenciataccetti.com</a>; 612-871-9651 or Four Seasons</p>
<p>Tuttila, 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 <br>TANGO SOCIETY OF MN - <a href="http://mntango.org">mntango.org</a>, hotline 763-576-3349 .<br>
TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER, MN: <a href="http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com/">http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com</a><br>BUENOS AIRES TIPS BY LYNNE - 25 page booklet, $5/$10 if mailed, order from <a href="mailto:lmsdance@gmail.com">lmsdance@gmail.com</a><br>
BUENOS AIRES, ARG: <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><br>-----------------------------------------------</p>
<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><br>DIXIES, 695 Grand Av, St. Paul, 651-222-7345 , <a href="http://dixiesongrand.com">dixiesongrand.com</a><br>
PICOSA, 65 Main St. SE, Dtwn. Mpls.(in St.AnthonyMain) validated park. at 30 2nd St. S.E.<br>RENE DANCE STUDIO in Center Of Happiness, 2645 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 55414, <a href="http://renesdance.com">renesdance.com</a>.<br>
THE EPIC, 110 N. Fifth St., Mpls., 612.332.3742, 612.327.1562 <br>VARSITY Theater, 1308 - 4th St SE , Mpls.</p>
<p>INFO.: Michael Adegoke, SalsaDanceFiestaClub.com, 612-817-8684 , has newsletter.</p>
<p>INSTRUCTORS: Niko Salgado at Social Dance Studio; Don DeBoer 612-250-4315 or Mindi Schaefer 612-387-5920 , <a href="mailto:mnsalsaworkshop@gmail.com">mnsalsaworkshop@gmail.com</a> or any dance studio.</p>
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<p>INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS (not mentioned elsewhere):</p>
<p>BALLROOM:</p>
<p>ANDERSON, Scott - <a href="http://www.megamarc.com/">www.megamarc.com</a>, 612-816-4446 , <a href="mailto:megamarc@frontiernet.net">megamarc@frontiernet.net</a></p>
<p>BANG, Michael - 612-799-4147 , North Star Studio</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>, 612-203-5429 </p>
<p>KROLAK, James - 612-616-9965 </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; </p>
<p>2. Milind Bhat, <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: Flory Katz teaches 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>; also see Tapestry or TCSwing.com</p>
<p>WC SWING: Social Dance Studio; <a href="http://www.ericabergswing.com/">www.ericabergswing.com</a>; also contact TCRebels.com</p>
<p>COUNTRY 2-STEP: Owen Seeley, ph. 763.549.2223</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 .<br>--------------------------------------------------<br>CLUBS:</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>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>, <a href="mailto:info@lindenhillsdancingclub.org">info@lindenhillsdancingclub.org</a>, Lorie Badiyan, 952-474-4714 , dance parties at Lake Harriet United Meth. Church, 4901 Chowen Av. S., Mpls. 55410.</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 - Carol 952-930-0867 or Larry 952-898-3513 , 612-599-7856 : <br>Mon. class at Lenox- <a href="http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html">http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/ballroom/ballroom.html</a><br>
Tuesday class at Medina -<a href="http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html">http://singlesalltogether.org/sat/html/members/socialdance/socialdance.html</a></p>
<p>SOS - Oakdale; see details above in Venues section</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 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>TWIN CITIES BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE MEET-UP <a href="mailto:info@meetup.com">info@meetup.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 SALSA CLUB - Salsa Dancing Organization #1337, 126 Coffman Memorial Union, 300
Wash. AV. S.E.,Mpis, MN 55455, Ph.952.393.9359, <a href="mailto:salsa@umn.edu">salsa@umn.edu</a>, <a href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa">http://www.tc.umn.edu/~salsa</a></p>
<p><br>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>REGIONAL:</p>
<p>BALLROOM -USA Dance Chapters in S. Minnesota (Rochester), S. Wisconsin, <br>Northern Lights (Fargo/Moorhead), Cedar Valley (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo), see <a href="http://usadance.org">usadance.org</a></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>CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, <a href="mailto:djcds2@mchsi.com">djcds2@mchsi.com</a>, (320) 444-4489 </p>
<p>DULUTH: 1. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865 <br>2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton on Superior St., 218-733-5660 ;<br>3. Royal Bicylce Club of Bombay has three ballroom dances a year; Peggy Mohrman, 218-726-8951 .</p>
<p>ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA: Jeté Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714 , <a href="mailto:tracypalmer@comcast.net">tracypalmer@comcast.net</a>, Tracy and Stuart Palmer</p>
<p>FARIBAULT AREA: Brian and Lynette Dawley, <a href="mailto:bdawley@viracon.com">bdawley@viracon.com</a>, 507-451-1426 <br>FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., <a href="http://www.grandhallstudio.com/">www.grandhallstudio.com</a>, (Scott Anderson teaches here, 612-816-4446 )</p>
<p>GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432 , <a href="http://lakesideballroom.org">lakesideballroom.org</a> <br>LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan</p>
<p>MACGREGOR: Larson's Barn; <a href="http://larsonsbarn.com">larsonsbarn.com</a><br>MORA: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight)<br>OWATONNA and MPLS.: Duayne Wincell and Cindy Quinn, 507-413-2872 .<br>
RED WING: Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711 </p>
<p>ROCHESTER: <br>1. BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556 <br>2. Castle Sr. Center, <a href="http://somnusadance.org">somnusadance.org</a>, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034 <br>3. 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><br>
4. The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse has swing bands. <br>5. Sonte’s or Avocado’s hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat. of the month.<br><a href="http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com/">http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com</a><br>
6. Get Rochester info. from <a href="mailto:fgommels@rconnect.com">fgommels@rconnect.com</a>.</p>
<p>SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor, <a href="http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home">http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home</a></p>
<p>ST. CLOUD: <br>1. DanceWithMeStudio, 32 32nd Av. S, #100, <a href="http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com/">http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com</a>, <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/">http://www.mapquest.com/</a>, Paul Cotton, Dance Mgr./V.P, 320-251-0601 , </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 <br> <br>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: <br>In Hudson - Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305 , Tom 612-371-0300 . <br>In Eau Claire: Arthur Murray.<br>In Menomonie - there is a free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm.<br>
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>CEDAR FALLS, IA: USA Dance, <a href="http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com/">http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com</a>, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428 ; also there is a Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club</p>
<p>SIOUX FALLS, SD: <br>1. <a href="http://www.askmetodance5678.com/">www.askmetodance5678.com</a> <br>2. <a href="http://www.usadancesouthdakota.org/">www.usadancesouthdakota.org</a><br>3. <a href="http://www.couplesdanceclub.org/">www.couplesdanceclub.org/</a><br>
4. Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit <br>5. Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700 <br>6. El Riad Shrine, on Phillips between 13th & 14th.</p>
<p>COLORADO: <br>1. Denver: The Turnverien is a venue for all the dance organizations. It has some kind of dance every night; 1570 Clarkson St., close to downtown; an elegant turn-of-the-century historic site, has been home to Denver's social dance clubs since its founding in 1918.<br>
2. Denver: West Coast Swing, 2828 N.Speer Blvd. (3 blocks west of I-25), <a href="http://westcoastswingdenver.com/">http://westcoastswingdenver.com</a> <br>3. Denver: country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose.<br>4. Watkins: Lulu’s, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat. swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; great Doggie Dude Ranch and O‘Cat Corral Kennel also in Watkins. <br>
5. Denver and Boulder: Arg. Tango - contact <a href="mailto:nickjones@yahoo.com">nickjones@yahoo.com</a>, 720-280-4403 ; Robert Skinner <a href="mailto:-skinner7797@msn.com">-skinner7797@msn.com</a></p>
<p>NO. CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, <a href="mailto:dancewithjzone@hotmail.com">dancewithjzone@hotmail.com</a><br>SEATTLE, WA: SeattleDanceInfo.com, newsletter at <a href="mailto:Ron@seattledanceinfo.com">Ron@seattledanceinfo.com</a>, 425-917-1188 , donation requested.<br>
N.Y, CONN., MASS., R.I., : Bob Flagg at <a href="mailto:roaldrd/@hotmail.com">roaldrd/@hotmail.com</a></p>
<p>DANCE CRUISES: <a href="http://bryantcruises.com">bryantcruises.com</a>, ph. 602.535.5656, <a href="mailto:bryant100@cox.net">bryant100@cox.net</a>, Robert and Constance Bryant</p>
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<p>Compiled by<br>Lynne Schulz<br><a href="mailto:lmsdance@gmail.com">lmsdance@gmail.com</a><br><br clear="all"></p>
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