LYNNE’S DANCE NEWS
a list of
DANCING OPPORTUNITIES
in the MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL AREA
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM,
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DAYTIME WEST COAST SWING CLASS at The Flying Pig, 4200 E. 54th St.,Mpls., www.tfpstudio.com
DAYTIME DANCING FOR SENIORS to confirm:
- East Bethel Comm. Ctr.: 1st Fri. of mo., 1-4pm
- www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.1st & 3rd Fri., 930-10:30am
- Ham Lk. Sr. Ctr.: 2nd Fri.
- Forest Lake Amer. Legion: 3rd Fri., old-tyme music 1-4pm, www.post225.com, 651-464-2600
- SavageAmericanLegion.com
BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by a top pro Igor Afonkin 7-9pm at SoulBallroom.com, 76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, take Shelard exit off 169, performances by new experienced instructors, $20, snacks included, other treats welcome, optional: BYOB/ water.
BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by AwakenedDance.com (pro Jennelle Donnay) at Rising Phoenix Dance Ctr.,440 Bunker Lk. Blvd. N.W., Anoka, 8-10pm, 7pm lesson included with $15 admission (or a punch on a studio card), 651-357-2060
BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul, 2477 W. 7th St.; 8:30-10p, 7:45p lesson, 8:30-10p dancing to DJ music.
MOSTLY SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 1114 W. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. MN, free beg.lesson 6:45, band 7:30-10:30. Cash bar. $12
SWING/ VARIETY DANCING to DAVID K+BAND (Roy Orbison + Buddy Holly) at THE CROIX, 5880 Omaha. Ave. N., Stillwater, 651-239-6026, 7pm FREE Lesson, ELVIS Opening Act 7:30, ELTON JOHN Encore, dance 'til 10:30, $20-30, https://danceandshow.eventbrite.com
OUTDOOR MUSIC in Mpls. Parks:: www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/category/music-in-the-parks/
- Lk. Harriet:: Belfast Cowboys (WC swing) 7:30-9PM, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy , 7:30p, cement floor, benches, concessions, restrooms, park up hill on 42nd St.
- Minnehaha Pk. Gazebo: Glycerin Tears (rock) 7pm, dance on grass, go early to find parking & use cafe
OUTDOOR MUSIC in TC Area:
- St. Paul Como Pavilion: June 13 - NO music, roofed, cement floor, benches, cafe, Dock&Paddle.com
- CORCORAN, MN: HennepinCountyFair.com, 7pm 3-Quarter Country Band, other activities, thru June 14
- ALBERTVILLE. MN: June 13, City Days, 6 or 7pm 70's Magic Sunshine Band
- check your city park's website
DANCING, OTHER ACTIVITIES -- King's Ranch (Christian singles/ married are welcome), 17151 Baugh St NW, Ramsey, MN, dancing, pickleball, etc., wood dance floor, text Lola 612-272-3631, https://www.meetup.com/the-original-kings-ranch-connection/
ARG. TANGO - see calendar at mntango.org
ARG, TANGO La Revuelta Rehearsal at Carleton Lofts, 2285 University Av W, St. Paul; learn choreographed group routine rooted in Argentine Tango tradition, see miriam.lea.dance online.
WEST COAST SWING PARTY (2nd & 4th Fri.) by MN West Coast Swing Dance Club , lessons: basic 7:30pm, interm. 8pm, dancing 8:30-11:30p to DJ music; at B'Dale Club in Roseville, park in back, www.MWCSDC.com.
WEST COAST SWING (1st & 3rd Fri.) by TCRebels.com at Triune Hall, 1898 Iglehart Av, St. Paul,8pm lesson, 8:30-11p, DJ music
WEST COAST SWING -see www.Swingesota.com and Facebook.com
??FLASHBACK DANCE PARTY with DJ at Maple Tavern, 9375 Deerwood Ln. N., Maple Grove, 763-425-270, 9:30p-1:30a
MPLS. AREA WC & EC SWING / RUMBA MUSIC to research:- Anoka Amer. Legion :
- Birch's: reserve, at birchsonthelake.com in Long Lake, MN, just W. of Wayzata,
- Bloomington&Richfield Eagles #3208: 8p-12a, 9152 Old Cedar Av., on Facebook.com/ BloomingtonEagles3208
- Bloomington VFW: 7:30-10:30p, 311 W.84th St., https://www.vfw1296mn.us, (952) 854-1296
- CoonRapidsVFW.com: 7-11p, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW
- CrystalVFW.com: 7-11 pm, go early for dinner, 763-537-9914, 5222 Bass Lake Rd.,
- Eagles Club,. Mpls. The Saddle Sores (country)7:30-10:30p in big hall; rock bands: 8p-12a in small hall, 25th St.& 25th Av., www.eagles34.org
- FatPantsBrewing.com in Eden Prairie:
- Fridley Amer. Legion: , 763-786-2150, 7365 Central Av.NE, Fridley
- Hamel VFW Post 5903:
- Hook & Ladder: www.thehookMpls.com
- Hopkins Amer. Legion: Waiting For Walter, 10 12th Av. S., www.legion320.org/calendar, 952- 933-1881
- HopkinsVFW: 100 Shady Oak Rd. S. Of Hwy. 7, floor 8X10, www.hopkinsvfw.com
- Icehouse: dance space upstairs, 2528 Nicollet
- Inn Kahoots in Plymouth/ Hamel: 930p-130a., www.innkahootsbar.com/entertainment
- Lookout in MapleGrove: 9p-1a ., dance space? reserve?,763.424.4365, LookoutBarandGrill.com
- Mainstreet Bar in Hopkins: 8:30 PM, https://mainstreetbar.com
- MedinaBallroom: concerts, www.medinaentertainment.com
- Narrows in Navarre: 730-10p, dance space for 1 or 2 couples, https://thenarrowssaloon.com
- Neisen's in Savage: 830p-12a, dance space, 4851 123rd St., www.neisens.com
- Osseo Legion/ Maple Grove: 7-11p
- Richfield VFW: , 6:30p, 6715 Lake Shore Dr S. www.facebook.com/vfw5555/.
- Route 47 Bar in Fridley: 8pm, //route47pubngrub.com
- Savage Amer. Legion: 12375 Princeton Av, Facebook.com/Post643, 952-894-6940
- SchoonerTavern.com: Sunshine &The Night Walkers/ Creekbed Carter, 8-11:30p, 2901 27th Av.S., move tables to dance
- Serum's in Anoka: 9pm, 213 Jackson St.
- Tuttle's in Hopkins: 7pm The Gemini Jam (old rock songs), www.tuttlesbowling.com/events-and-music
- Two Pink Squirrels Bar in Northtown Mall:
- Umbra Restaurant: 7-10pm, 708 Third St. S., no official dance space, expensive food, reserve, umbrampls.com
- Utepils Brewery, 225 Thomas Av N #700, Mpls.
- Wicked Wart::730-11p,wickedwartbreweingco.com
- Bogart’s: 14917 Garrett Av,, Apple Valley, 9p -12a, 8:30 lesson, table reserv., dinner optional, Chris at 612-269-4625, www.bogartsentertainmentcenter.com/events
- check at Facebook.com/groups/MPLSsocialDanceNetwork or "Events"
ST. PAUL AREA: WC & EC SWING MUSIC to research/ confirm:
- BluesSaloon.org: 6-9:30pm, 1638 Rice St., 651-207-0000, has dance space
- The Doghouse: facebook.com/theDoghouseBarandGrill;
- Half Time Rec: details at 651-488-8245
- Forster’s Dugout: 8:30p-12:15a https://dugoutbarmn.com/events
- Jackey's: 380 Cedar St, Saint Paul, tel. 320-330-3090
- The Lexington: dance space? .thelexmn.com/reservations
- Mancinis.com: resumes in Fall
- Manitou Grill: 2171 4th S., White Bear Lk., dance space?
- MetronomeBrewery.com: 385 Broadway, has a dance floor .
- Mike's Tavern; dance space?, www.facebook.com/MikesTavOnTheAve
- MMC: KVSKET**CYMOTHOA**MVRROW**ENDLESS REIGN 6:30p, dance space18X8, MinnesotaMusicCafe.com
- TheMuddRoom.com in Mendota Hts.: 7pm, no official dance floor
- Neumann's, No. St. Paul: space for 1 couple to dance, www.neumannsbar.com/events.html
- Rosemount Amer. Legion:
- Roseville VFW: 1145 Woodhill Dr., https://vfwroseville.org/index.html
- Roseville Amer. Legion: 700 Co. Rd C, 651-483-3535, https://rosetownlegion.com/
- Sak's Sports Bar: 1460 Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, dance space?
- Stillwater: 1. every Fri. at Tilted Tiki 7pm; 2. RiverSirenBrewing.com; 3. JX Event Ctr.
- Volstead House in Eagan:
- WaldmannBrewing.com:
- Willow Saloon in Hudson, WI:
- Others: AmsterdamBarandHall.com; Bogart's in Apple Valley; http://americanlegionnorthstpaul.com; City House, Tally’s in summer/
SALSA/ LATIN MUSIC: Salsa del Soul 10:15p (every 1st Fri.), also DJ music 9p-2a, 9:30p lesson, at La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Av. N. , Mpls., tickets now: https://premier-latino-events-ll.square.site/, table reservations - call or text Jim 612-703-7417
NEW! LATIN DANCE NIGHT 9p-12a, every Fri., at Rail Werks Brewery in Columbia Hts. with Twin Cities Latin Band.
SALSA/ BACHATA/ MERENGUE DANCING OR CLASSES in Hudson, WI occasionally; see www.MyBallroomDanceStudio.com
SALSA & BACHATA PARTY only 1st & 3rd Fri. 9:45p-12:30a, lesson 9:10p at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls.,enter in alley, $15 or pre-pay for discount, ask at kerisimonson@yahoo.com, www.Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance
SALSA-LATIN DANCING (research - please help with this!):
- Conga Bistro: DJ Foncy, 501 E.Hennepin, Mpls., cement floor, Facebook.com/, 612-331-3360
- Dance Unlimited in Wayzata, MN, Momchil Balabanov
- DanceLoveStudio: 2601 2nd Av S,,Mpls.
- Duende Studio in St. Louis Pk.: usually on a 4th Fri., see www.dancewithduende.com
- www.Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance, kerisimonson@yahoo.com
- www.FourSeasonsDance.com, party by Keri (Sep.- May ) or class by Don Deboer, 612-342-0902
- Granada Theater: 3022 Hennepin, Mpls., big dance floor, at https://granadampls.com/
- Jackey's: Ritmo Tropical Fridays at 3e0 Cedar St., St.Paul,10pm-2am
- La Doña Cerveceria: 241 Fremont Av. N. , Mpls., https://premier-latino-events-ll.square.site/, reservations? text Jim at 612-703-7417, map: https://goo.gl/Qquy6h
- Los Andes Bistro, 607 W Lake St.,Mpls , 612- 825-1700
- www.minneamisalsa.com
- www.minnechata.com
- www.OneReasonDance.com, 2305 37th Place N.E., Mpls.
- “Rumba” in Uptown, 2943 Girard Av., S., Mpls.: dance nights, food, see rumbauptown.com
- Salsa Rueda Passion: 2285 University Av. W., St. Paul
- www.facebook.com/groups/TwinCitiesSalsaExplosion/
- www.facebook.com/danceevents
- Bands & DJs: Orquestra La Clave, Salsa Del Soul, Salsabrosa, Charanga Tropical, Malamanya,
Tropical Zone, K-Libre, DJ Monchy, DJOne, DJ-SalsaPolice.com
COUNTRY MUSIC occasionally, so research:
- TheMuddRoom.com in Mendota Hts.: no official dance floor
- Cottage Grove VFW: 9260 E Point Douglas Rd S.
- check Mpls. Area venues listed above
- Others: Whiskey Park; Billy's in Rockford; Jersey's in Inv. Gr. Hts; Arizona in Shakopee; Biff's in Fridley
- Little Canada, MN at Hoggsbreath Bar, see Facebook.com
CUBAN DANCE CLASS by Rene Thompson, Mpls. 612-578-2110, renedance.com/schedule.html
BELLY DANCE SHOWS at Mediterranean Cruise Cafe in Burnsville, reserve, www.medcruisecafe.com
IRISH LIVE MUSIC to research:
- TheDublinerPub.com: 8pm, 2162 University Av., St. Paul
- Celtic Junction: St Paul ,7:30p, celticjunction.org
- Charlie's on Water St. Inn, 101 Water St. Stillwater, 630-1030p
- www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org; www.lomamor.org, irishdancetc@gmail.com, 612-296-0746
INTL. FOLK DANCING - see www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.
LIVE ROCK MUSIC in BARS & NIGHTCLUBS is on VENUES page, section 3 of this website such as Mainstreet Bar in Hopkins, First Av. Club in Mpls., Turf Club, Maxx Bar
DANISH DANCING at Danish-Amer. Ctr., So. Mpls., check at http://dac.mn/index.php, 612-729-3800
UNUSUAL LIVE MUSIC & occasional dancing at TheCedar.org, near Downtown Mpls.
DANCE PARTY for Adults With Disabilities - see your school district’s comm. educ. programs
NEW! Line Dancing for Parkinson’s Disease (and anyone), 1st Fri. of mo., 2-4pm Community Social with lesson at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., by the Amer. Parkinson Disease Assoc., DanceAndEntertainment.com
MORE EVENTS: see www.eventbrite.com/ and Facebook.com/events
MUSIC outside of Twin Cities, see VENUES page, regional section; examples:
CORCORAN, MN: HennepinCountyFair.com, 7pm live music by 3-Quarter Country Band, other activities, thru June 14
ALBERTVILLE. MN: June 13, City Days,6 or 7pm 70;s Magic Sunshine Band
LAKEVILLE, MN: 1. Band at Brianno's Chart House in Lakeville; 2. Babe's Music Bar
RAMSEY, MN: DANCING, OTHER ACTIVITIES - check at King's Ranch (Christian singles/ married are welcome), 17151 Baugh St NW, large wood floor, text Lola 612-272-3631, www.meetup.com/the-original-kings-ranch-connection/
PRIOR LAKE, MN: 1. mysticlake.com, 2. MN Horse & Hunt Club, https://horseandhunt.com/upcoming-events
CHAMPLIN/ ANOKA, MN: www.anokalegion.org/calendar-of-events
SHAKOPEE, MN: 1. ShakopeeBowl.com, www.Facebook.com/Shakopeebowl/events; 2.ShakopeeBallroom.com
HUDSON, WI: 5pm pianist, 9pm band at Ziggy's, https://ziggyswi.com/events-calendar/:
NEW MARKET, MN: at The Doublewide Bar, 421 St. Joseph St., 8:30-11:30p
DULUTH, MN: 1. SimplyBallroom.com, 7pm; 2. www.nordiccenterduluth.org; 3. Greysolon Ballroom
OTSEGO, MN: at RockwoodsMN.com
ROCHESTER, MN: 1. bluemoonballroom.com, 2. Argentine tango - Tango Society of Rochester -
see www.facebook.com/pg/TSORMN/events/), 3. Dahl's Studio
SIOUX FALLS, SD: 2nd Fri. BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, 730-1030p, 645p lesson, at El Riad, 510 S. Phillips Av.,
dressy attire, $14/ $7; facebook.com/ElRiadDanceClub
END of FRIDAY
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