GENERAL DANCE NEWS 

2026

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FRANK BUSTA, long-time U of MN Faculty Dance Club member, has died.  Wife is Jean Kinsey.

https://www.ohalloranmurphy.com/obituary/FrancisFrank-Busta#tributewall

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​​​CHANGES OF LOCATION IN FEB. & MAR. for Rose's  Ballroom & Latin Dance Club party; check each week at www.ballroom-club.com

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​CELEBRATION OF LIFE for JOHN WINJUM, a past WC swing & Arg. Tango dancer,  Sun., Feb. 22, Eagles Club, 2507 25th St E, Mpls., dance to Rogue Tango Combo,reminisce about John & wife Jan at  Loring Pasta Bar, etc.  Please send photos to host  Len at   ljmathe@gmail.com by Feb. 15.

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NEW!  Swing In The North (West Coast Swing) weekend,  https://swinginthenorth.org/events/larisa-za/

 

VALENTINE DANCE WEEKEND FEB. 14 - 3 options for lessons, dinner, dance, overnight/ pool,  bring partner, at Drury Plaza Hotel, 175 10th St E., St Paul 55101, call  pro Tom Larson (612) 371-0300 to send you detailed e-mail, register by Feb. 3 if  staying overnight.

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NEW!  ARGENTINE TANGO SERIES in only Feb. & Mar. by Sabine Ibes & Co. at FourSeasonsDance.com, Mpls.  Register at Sabine@TangoAndI.com.  Bring your phone to classes to record and find info. 

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​BOB BECKER, dancer, is getting rehabilitation from a stroke which has affected his left arm. No visitors yet;  send card to 1530 Thomas Lk. Pt. Rd., Apt. 311, Eagan, 55122 or do short call to 612-775-2876.

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FOR RENT:  PRACTICE SPACE, GUEST ROOMS, PARTY SPACE at 3142 1st Av. S., Mpls. Contact lois@mndance.com, 612.822.8436.

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SAVE FEB. 13 for BLUES-A-PALOOZA by Scott Anderson &  band + DJ ballroom/ variety music at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha, Mpls. ​​

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​​STARLIGHT CLASSIC SHOWCASE: Feb.15, Lafayette Club on Lake Mtka. by Scott & Amy Anderson and Igor & Meghan Afonkin, day of showcase dancing; elegant sit-down dinner, social dancing in evening; details at www.starlightclassic.com 

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​​​​NATL. SOCIAL DANCE WEEKEND -  workshops, dancing, performances by pros and competitors in the Natl. Championships, meet dancers from around the country, in Pittsburgh PA  Mar.27 – 29, 2026,  http://usadancenationals.org/social-celebration .

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