FRIDAY, AUGUST  7 (a 1st  Fri.) 

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Most big group events are CANCELED due to corona virus, so CONFIRM YOURS.

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CONFIRMED: EAST COAST SWING INTRO. GROUP CLASS at Burnsville Ballroom in B'Ville Mall, 7-8pm, by Alan & Jillene Rupp, wear a mask! Aug. 14  swing, 21 - merengue, 28 - merengue;

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CONFIRMED: OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC - Sinatra music by Andrew Walesch Band 7pm, $35+++ at CroonersLoungemn.com in Fridley, under tent at table or stay in your car, maybe sneak a dance in back aisle??

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​CONFIRMED: at Bloomington VFW, Lady Di & Friends (old rock n' roll, pop), 6-9pm band on patio or inside?, Everett M. Post 1296, dancers must wear masks and purchase food & drinks!!, www.facebook.com/bloomingtonvfw/

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​CONFIRMED:OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC - Daisy Dillman tribute to CSNY at St. Michael Cinema, 4300 O'Day Av. off freeway I-94, dance space??,reserve

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CONFIRMED:  PRACTICE TIME, 8pm & 9pm, must reserve, www.CinemaBallroom.com, S. Paul

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CANCELED:  Tim Patrick & Blue Eyes Band at Eagles Club., Mpls., 1st Fridays, 7:30-11pm, $12, no lesson. Tim  612-245-3339 or timpatrickmusic@gmail.com

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NO MUSIC at Centennial Lk Pk. in Edina  (music on Mon. & Thur. only)

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ONLINE BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES by Meghan Afonkin,  see  www.imdancelive.com

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​ONLINE DANCE CLASS by Dance With Me, go to https://dancewithmeusa.com/live, later on YouTube.com

 

ONLINE DANCE CLASS by Gene Bersten 6-6:45pm,on Zoom.com, send a private message through Facebook.com Messenger, (DanceWithUsAmerica.com) 

 

ONLINE DANCE CLASSES - check with all local dance studios listed on MONDAY page 

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CANCELED:  BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at www.TapestryDance.org, Mpls, 

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MPLS. AREA  WC & EC SWING or FREESTYLE LIVE MUSIC to research :

- Eagles Club, Mpls.:  NO band even though it is listed in the "StarTribune"

- Eagles Club, Blmgtn.:  https://www.facebook.com/Bloomington, (952) 854-3044

- Chanhassen Amer. Legion music on patio?? call (952) 934-6677 ; no info. on website
​- Bloomington VFW :  OPEN, Lady Di and Friends (old rock n' roll, pop), 6-9pm band on patio or inside?, Everett M. Post 1296, dancers must wear masks and purchase food & drinks!!, www.facebook.com/bloomingtonvfw/

- Driftwood Char Bar:  OPEN,   dance space?,4415 Nicollet S.

- Schooner Tavern: OPEN!    https://schooonertavern.com/

- Lookout in Maple Grove: OPEN, food on patio,  music?, www.lookoutbarandgrill.com
- Barley + Vine: OPEN , music??,but no dance floor,  www.minneapoliseagles34.org

- Hook & Ladder: OPEN,  ​www.thehookmpls.com

- Hopkins Amer. Legion:   jukebox? 12th Av. S., 55343, legion320.com/events, floor 8X25' 

- Hopkins VFW,  952-938-9916; 100 Shady Oak Rd., floor 8X10

- Hotel Landing, Wayzata:  ??, space for 2 to spot dance, https://ninetwentyfive.com/

- Chanhassen Amer. Legion:   on patio, www.alpost580-chanhassenmn.org

- Coon Rapids VFW: NO music 'til Fall, big dance room, .coonrapidsvfw.com

- Crystal VFW:   5222 Bass Lk. Rd. (56th Av. N.) 55429, www.crystalvfw.com

- Loring:   OPEN, no dancing, 

- Maxx Bar in Ham Lake:  

- Erte:   www.ertedining.com, 612- 623-4211, 17646 Central Av.N.E.

- Medina:  music on patio?, www.medinaentertainment.com

- The Narrows in Navarre  www. thenarrowssaloon.com, floor 7X14

- Savage/Dan Patch Legion:    www.savageamericanlegion.com/

- ​Ballentine VFW, Mpls.: https://uptownvfw.ticketfly.com/

- Dusty's:   1319 N.E. Marshall St., Mpls.612-378-9831, dance space?

​- Fridley Amer. Legion:  763-784-9824, 7365 Central Av. N.E., 55432

- Lord Fletcher's:  3746 Sunset Dr, Spring Park, 55384, dance space?

- Prior Lake VFW:  https://vfwpost6208.com/

- Serum's in Anoka:  9pm; 213 Jackson St, 763-421-7522

- Richfield Amer. Legion:  closed, 612- 866-3647;  //mnlegion435.org

- VFW and Legion halls:  see "StarTribune" Variety section, virtual music listed

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ST. PAUL AREA  WC & EC SWING or FREESTYLE LIVE MUSIC to research:

- Mancinis': OPEN for food, must reserve, NO music listed on www.mancinis.com,  651 224-7345

- MMC: OPEN, reserve,   Aug. 7 The Good, Bad, Funky, dance space?, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com,  651 776 4699

- Tally's Dockside: OPEN!  reserve, $75 minimum, www.cghooks.com, 4441 Lake Av. S., White Br. Lk., 651-429-2633

- Wilebski's:  6-10p, floor 15X25; 651-331-0929,  http://wilebskiblues.com/music.html

- Rosetown Amer. Legion 700 W. Co.Rd. C, Roseville, 651-483-3515

- No. St. Paul Legion:, 7th Av. E.,  dance space?, http://americanlegionnorthstpaul.com

- Eggroll Queen:1579 Hamline Av., Falcon Hts., www.eggrollqueen1.com

- Black Dog Cafe: wood floor, www.blackdogstpaul.com/

- Half Time Rec:  , www.halftimerec.com, 651-488-8245

- The Doghouse in Maplewood: 651-621-1535, dance space?

- Heritage Tea House:  360 W. University Av

- Others: Bogart's in Apple Valley: Tavern On The Av.; Turf Club: 1601 W. Univ.Av.; www.amsterdambarandhall.com

- The Tilted Tiki in Stillwater:   324 Main St..S

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COUNTRY-SWING MUSIC occasionally, so research:

- MedinaEntertainment.com:  W. of Mpls. on Hwy.55  

​- Ballentine VFW, Mpls.:   2916 Lyndale Av.. S., https://uptownvfw.ticketfly.com/ 

- Narrows in Navarre: floor 7X14,

- Blaine VFW: free juke box music 9pm-close, 1374 109th Av.N.E., 763-757-4540

- Others: Birch's in Long Lake;  Whiskey Park; Billy's in Rockford; Jersey's in Inv. Gr. Hts; www.rolliesrednecksound.com/ 

   in Sauk Rapids; Arizona in Shakopee; Maxx Bar in Ham Lake; Biff's in Fridley 

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?CANCELED:  CUBAN DANCE CLASS, interm.- adv., by Maestro Rene Thompson 7-8 pm at Shift Fitness Studio,

2015 Central Av. N.E., Mpls. $13, $40/4, 612-578-2110, http://www.renedance.com/schedule.html

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​?CANCELED:  SALSA DANCE CLASSES: 7p-basic, 8p-interm., www.fourseasonsdance.com, 612-342-0902

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SALSA RUEDA CLASSES - see www.minneamisalsa.com/

 

CANCELED:  SALSA / LATIN DANCE PARTIES at:

- Loring: 10:30pm DJ Salsa Police, 319 4th St.S.E., Mpls.,

- CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul, every 4th Fri. 7pm beg.& adv. classes, DJ music 8-11p

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SALSA-BACHATA-LATIN DANCING to research:

- Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance

-  www.minnechata.com

-  www.OneReasonDance.com,  2305 37th Place N.E., Mpls.,

-  Lago Tacos:   2901 Lyndale Av. S, 10-12:45p, www.lagotacos.com.lynlake

-  Part Wolf:  501 Cedar Av.S, Mpls. 55454 

-  Salsa Rueda Passion: 2285 University Av. W., St. Paul

-  DanceLoveStudio (formerly Fallout), 2601 2nd Av S,Mpls 

-  El Nuevo Rodeo: 2709 E. Lake St., Mpls. 55407, info@elnuevorodeo.com

​-  Azul Nightclub, Mpls., large wooden dance floor

-  Conga Bistro: 501 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., cement floor, www.congalatinbistro.com/ 

-  Can Can Wonderland, https://www.cancanwonderland.com/events/

- ​ Hickory n' Hops  2937 Lyndale Av. S.,Mpls. 55408,hickorynhops.com, dance space?

-  Pancho Villa Restaurant,2539 Nicollet Av, Mpls., http://www.panchovillasgrill.com

-  La Doña:  241 Fremont Av N, Mpls., https://dameladona.com/ 

-  https://www.facebook.com/events

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SALSA-LATIN & HIP HOP at Aqua Nightclub: 400 1st Av. N., Mpls.,www.aquampls.com

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??AFTERNOON SENIOR DANCE PARTIES 1-4pm, lunch included to confirm:  1st Fri. at East Bethel Comm.

Ctr.; 2nd Fri. at Ham Lk. Sr. Ctr.; 3rd Fri. at Forest Lk. Amer. Legion

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CLOSED:  TAP DANCE CLASS  maybe in future?? at www.CanCanWonderland.com, 755 Prior Av. N. #4 at Wee Stage, St. Paul, 

651.925.2261, by Keane Sense of Rhythm, tap shoes available

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CANCELED:  DAYTIME WEST COAST SWING CLASSES 10 & 11am at The Flying Pig, Richfield,www.tfpstudio.com

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CLOSED:  SENIORS JOYFULLY DANCING 930am at www.TapestryDance.org, Mpls., 612-722-2914

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CANCELED:   BALLROOM / VARIETY  MUSIC DANCE PARTY at Time Out, 6015 Lyndale S., Mpls., 7p lesson, Patricia Soulak, 651-328-4424. 

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CANCELED:   BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by USADance-Minnesota.org at www.TapestryDance.org, 8-11p, 7pm lesson

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CLOSED, looking for new location: www.DancersStudio.com, St. Paul

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CANCELED:  BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY with PIZZA and beverages at American Classic Ballroom, 1495 Steiger Lk. Ln.,Victoria 55386, 25 min. W. of Mpls., class 6:30, 7-9pm dancing, www.acballroom.com, every Fri.

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CANCELED: BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY in Fridley at 'N Motion, 8-9:30pm, by www.AwakenedDance.com

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CANCELED: BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY in Hudson, WI at Phipps Ctr.

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CANCELED: LINE DANCE & WC SWING PARTIES at Stark's in Eagan, swingesota.com &  www.starksdancing.com

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ARGENTINE TANGO -  see www.mntango.org

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​​LIVE ROCK MUSIC in BARS & NIGHTCLUBS maybe outside is on VENUES page, section 3 of this website and in 

"StarTribune" Friday Variety section such as  www.MedinaEntertainment.com

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POLKA:

- Gasthof / Mario's:  downstairs (epoxy floor 16X16),  see schedule and menus  at  . . .   www.brownbearsw.com/cal/marioskellerbar and  www.gasthofzg.com 

- check at Amer. Legion in St. Paul, only 2nd Fri. ?, 7-11p. 1135 Arcade St., 651-735-5613

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DANISH DANCING at Danish-Amer. Ctr., 3030 W. River Pkwy. S., Mpls., check at  http://dac.mn/index.php, 612-729-3800

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CONTRA, INTERNATIONAL, FOLK, LINE, CIRCLE DANCING - after July?   see www.TapestryDance.org, Mpls.

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​OPEN! BELLY DANCE SHOWS and food inside and out at Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, 7pm , reserve, www.medcruisecafe.com

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LIVE MUSIC, mostly IRISH  at Dubliner, 2162 University Av. W., St Paul, 651-646-5551, https://thedublinerpub.com, also see www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/ ,  www.claddaghirishpubs.com/maple-grove; www.lomamor.org, ...

irishdancetc@gmail.com; Facebook.com/TwinCitiesIrishDancing;  612-296-0746

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DANCE PARTY occasionally for Adults with Disabilities. See www.danceandentertainment.com and school comm. ed. programs 

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​For dance info. to research outside of Mpls./St. Paul, see VENUES page, regional section; examples -

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​CONFIRMED: OTSEGO, MN: OUTDOOR MUSIC Aug. 12 Jackson & the Burn at RockwoodsMN.com  Bar 7-10p, reserve

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ST. CLOUD, MN:

1. VARIETY DANCE PARTY at www.StudioJeff.com, class followed by dance party; 

2.  SINGLES 21+,, 3rd Friday of  mo. at Waite Park Amer.Legion,  17 N.2nd Av.,  Waite Park MN 56387, 8p-12a, North Country DJ, $6, Dale 320-510-1346

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ROCHESTER, MN:  www.bluemoonballroom.com, Tango Society (www.facebook.com/pg/TSORMN/events/,  and Dahl's

 

Music possibly at:

ST. MICHAEL, MN: LeMusique Room in St. Michael:  dance ? 4300 O'Day Av., 612-314-9199

ELK RIVER, MN:    at Amer. Legion

MONTICELLO, MN:  at  VFW

BUFFALO, MN:   at J's Down Under Bar,  763-682-2000

RAMSEY: at The Outpost
HAMEL: at VFW 
ROGERS: at LIQUOR STORE
HOWARD LAKE:  at Amer. Legion 
KIMBALL:  at POWER RIDGE
PRIOR LAKE:  at  VFW 
BACKUS:  at Amer. Legion
BRAINERD:  at Eagles Club #287

MAHNOMEN:  at Shooting Star Casino

BIG LAKE, MN:   Friendly Buffalo

CHICAGO. IL: Chicago Summer Dance in Grant Park, 1-312-742-4007, thru Aug.?