LYNNE'S  DANCE  NEWS
a list of dancing opportunities
in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM
(if urgent, text  612-940-4981)
click on 11 blue boxes below
for each day's info.
(or a black box on a smartphone), 
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FRI., NOV. 26  (a 4th Fri.)  

Native American Heritage Day

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Best to bring a mask and vaccination card.

ATTENTION:The word "CONFIRMED" will no longer be used. If music/ other details are given for a venue, then 95% probability the event is happening. If driving a long distance, perhaps call to confirm.

Holiday Weekend, so do confirm your events!

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CLOSED today: AwakenedDance.com in Fridley & Anoka 

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SALE at CinemaBallroom.com 10a-4p, 50% OFF Beginner Private Lesson Packages and Ballroom Dance Merchandise

VARIETY DANCE PARTY "BLUES-A-PALOOZA" by Scott Anderson with  live & DJ ballroom, swing, Latin, country, etc. music at www.MedinaEntertainment.com, W. on Hwy. 55, 7-11pm, $20​

 

BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY at DancersStudio.com St Paul, Nov. 26 8pm Amer. tango bronze level class, 9-10pm dancing, $15 for class, $15? for party, free for members; preregister. 651-641-0777

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CANCELED for Nov.26: BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls

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CANCELED for Nov.26: BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at 440 Bunker Lk. Blvd, Anoka, 7-10pm $15, 6:15p  lesson by Jennelle is an extra $15, by AwakenedDance.com 

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES to research :

1. by Meghan & Igor Afonkin, see http://thestudiodanceclub.com/; i.m.dancesport@gmail.com

2. by Gene Bersten, DanceWithUsAmerica.com, Facebook.com

3. by Dance With Me,  https://dancewithmeusa.com/live, later on YouTube.com

4.  check   studios listed on MON. page or VENUES page

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COUNTRY & SWING MUSIC Nov.26 by Ledfoot Larry Band at Inn Kahoots, 45 Hamel Rd.,Hamel, MN 55340, (763) 478-6070,  930p-130a, dance space??,https://www.innkahootsbar.com/entertainment

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SALSA / BACHATA / LATIN DANCE PARTY  9:30p-12:30a at FourSeasonsDance.com, 1637 Hennepin Av., enter in alley,  Bachata Lesson, then DJ Kerrita, $15, kerisimonson@yahoo.com

 

SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY Nov. 26 (Fri.) at WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha St.S., St. Paul, with Swing Beat Big Band, 7pm, $10 green cash only,  speakeasy password "Gus sent me."

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SWING &  VARIETY DANCE PARTY to Swingin' On A Star, featuring Dorothy Doring and Steve Clarke, 3 new holiday songs, 7- 10:30, at Eagles Club, 2507 E. 25th St.,large hall, lit parking lot, www.minneapoliseagles34.org

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​MPLS. AREA  WC & EC SWING or FREESTYLE MUSIC:

- Eagles Club: Swingin' On A Star (see above), 3 rock bands in small hall, 730p-12a,  www.minneapoliseagles34.org

- AsterCafe.com:  live music 9-11p, 219 SE Main St.

- Birch's: Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs Cabaret Show,  8-11pm every Fri., dance space?, Hwy.12,952-473-7373,                                 https://birchsonthelake.com/events 

- Blaine VFW:   The Decades, 7-10:45p every Fri., 1374 109th Av.N.E.; www.sgtjohnricevfw.com

- Bloomington VFW:   Record High, every Fri., good food, facebook.com/pg/bloomingtonvfw

- Crystal VFW:  City Lights Band, 630-830p every Fri., 5222 Bass Lk. Rd., www.crystalvfw.com

- Driftwood:  dance space?. call 612-354-3402; 4415 Nicollet S

- Excelsior Brewing Co.: Jason Paulson 7:30–10:30pm, every Fri.

- FatPantsBrewingcom in Eden Prairie: Mark MIller Band 7-10pm, every Fri., 

- Hook & Ladder: www.TheHookMpls.com

- Hopkins Amer. Legion:.2nd Fri. only - Something 70's,  6-10p, 12th Av. S., 55343, legion320.com/events

- IcehouseMpls.com: no official dance space,  2528 Nicollet Av.S.

- InnKahoots in Hamel:  Nov.26 Ledfoot Larry, every Fri., 930p-130a, www.innkahootsbar.com/

- Lookout in MapleGrove:  Skitzo Fonic every Fri., 9p-11:30+, reserve?,763.424.4365, LookoutBarandGrill.com

- Lord Fletcher's:  Ali & Joe on Lk. Mtka, 3746 Sunset Dr. , Spring Park, 7-10pm

- Maxx Bar:   17646 Central Av. N.E., Ham Lake

- Narrows in Navarre:   952-471-3352, https://thenarrowssaloon.com/events

- Neisen's in Savage: 830p-1230a, every Fri.,dance space,  www.neisens.com

- Osseo  Legion:, 260 S.E. 4th Av, Osseo, 2nd Fri. of mo., www.legionpost172.org/

- Route 47 Bar in Fridley: 9pm every Fri.,  //route47pubngrub.com

- Savage Legion: 7:30-11:30 every Fri.,12375 Princeton S., www.savageamericanlegion.com

- SchoonerTavern:  The Sofa Kings, 8-1130p every Fri., www.facebook.com/Schooner...

- Shakopee Bowl:  8p-12a, 3020 133rd St. W, https://shakopeebowl.com/event

- Umbra:  7-10p, every Fri.,708 Third St. S., Mpls.,expensive food, umbrampls.com

- Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale:  Kelz Music, 7:30-11p, 4165 Broadway Av.,  www.wickedwortbrewingco.com/

- check at facebook.com/groups/MPLSsocialDanceNetwork  or "events"

 

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

- MMC:   G.B. Leighton, http://minnesotamusiccafe.com/

- Wilebski's:  Jonah & The Whales, 6-10p every Fri., 651.331.0929, www.wilebskiblues.com

- www.7Vineyards.com, NO music Nov.26, E of White Bear Lk..

- Black Dog Cafe: call 651-228-9274

- The Doghouse in Maplewood: www.facebook.com/thedoghousebarandgrill

- Half Time Rec: ?? website unclear, so call 651-488-8245

- Keg & Case patio/park or indoors, 6-8pm, 928 W. 7th St. & Webster St., St. Paul, food vendors

- Mancinis': NO plans for regular  live music , www.mancinis.com, 651-224-7345

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

- Rosetown Amer. Legion: no music Nov.26, 700 W. Co.Rd. C,  651-483-3535

- Roseville VFW:  https://vfwroseville.org/

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

- Zephyr Theatre in Stillwater:  outside in summer, https://stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org/

- Others: Bogart's in Apple Valley: Tavern On The Av.;  www.amsterdambarandhall.com

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SALSA / BACHATA / LATIN Dance Party Nov. 26, 9:30p-12:30a at FourSeasonsDance.com, 1637 Hennepin Av., enter in alley, Bachata Lesson, then DJ Kerrita, $15,  kerisimonson@yahoo.com 

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SALSA-BACHATA-LATIN DANCING to research  (please help with this!):

-  www.FourSeasonsDance.com, Salsa Classes by Don Deboer, 7pm basics, 8pm interm., 612-342-0902

-  Conga Bistro: 501 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., cement floor, see Facebook.com

-  Duende  in St. Louis Pk. dancewithduende.com, 612-805-3516

-  www.Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance

-  LosAndes Latin Bistro,607 W Lake St.,Mpls 

-  www.minneamisalsa.com

-  www.minnechata.com

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

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

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

-  DanceLoveStudio: 2601 2nd Av S,Mpls.,

-  Granada Theater, 3022 Hennepin Av

-  El Nuevo Rodeo: 2709 E. Lake St., Mpls. check in Dec. 2021 if open, info@elnuevorodeo.com

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

-  Salsa Del Soul Band

-  https://www.facebook.com/events

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​COUNTRY MUSIC occasionally, so research:

- Inn Kahoots in Hamel:  Nov. 26 Ledfoot Larry Band, 930p-130a

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

- Savage Amer. Legion:  www.savageamericanlegion.com

- Others: Whiskey Park; Billy's in Rockford; Jersey's in Inv. Gr. Hts; Arizona in Shakopee; Biff's in Fridley

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​??FORMATION TEAM REHEARSAL at AwakenedDance.com, Anoka, 1:15pm WC swing, 2:15pm Country 2-Step, Jennelle 651-357-2060

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NO ARGENTINE TANGO tonight -  www.mntango.org

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​CONCERTS with optional dinner: 1.   7pm at www.CroonersLoungeMN.com in Fridley ​in heated tent (dance behind tables by cars), and indoor music (no dancing);  2. at Chanhassen, https://chanhassendt.com/concertseries/ (no dancing)

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CUBAN DANCE CLASS by Rene Thompson, Mpls. 612-578-2110, renedance.com/schedule.html

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DANCE PARTIES / LESSONS:  www.meetup.com/THE-ORIGINAL-KINGS-RANCH-CONNECTION,​ also game/movie nights, Bible studies, etc.,  17151 Baugh St. N.W., Ramsey, or Robbinsdale, other places, www.facebook.com/kingsranch/

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BELLY DANCE SHOWS at Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, reserve, www.medcruisecafe.com

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IRISH LIVE MUSIC to research:

- Dubliner: Irish music 6-8p; other music 8:30p, every Fri., 2162 Univ. Av. W., www.thedublinerpub.com

- Celtic Junction:  celticjunction.org

​- Charlie's in Water St. Inn, 101 Water St. Stillwater, 630-1030p

- www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org; www.lomamor.org, irishdancetc@gmail.com, 612-296-0746

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INTL. FOLK  DANCING - 7pm, see www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.; must show vax card

 

LINE DANCE & WC SWING PARTIES -see www.swingesota.com; www.mwcsdc.com

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TAP DANCE CLASSES:  research Keane Sense of Rhythm  (great pros Ellen Keane & Cathy Wind)

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ZUMBA with Cathy Molinett -go to https://cmsfitnesslife.com/ 

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

Friday Variety section (e.g.  Mainstreet Bar in Hopkins, First Av.Club, Turf Club, Maxx Bar

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POLKA  PARTY check at Amer. Legion in St. Paul, 651-735-5613

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​DANISH DANCING at Danish-Amer. Ctr.,  So. Mpls., http://dac.mn/index.php, 612-729-3800

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​DANCE PARTIES in future for Adults With Disabilities. See school comm. ed. programs 

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DAYTIME DANCING FOR SENIORS:

-​ www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.1st & 3rd Fri.,930-10:30am, in big studio, online??

- Forest Lake Amer. Legion: 3rd Fri. of mo., old-tyme music, dance party 1-4pm, www.post225.com, 651-464-2600

- to research: 1st Fri. at East Bethel Comm. Ctr.;  2nd Fri. at Ham Lk. Sr. Ctr.

 

MUSIC outside of Twin Cities, see VENUES page, regional section; examples -

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HAMEL, MN:  Ledfoot Larry at InnKahoots, every Fri. 930p-130a, 45 Hamel Rd., 55340, www.innkahootsbar.com/ 

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LAKEVILLE, MN: ME AND MR. WRIGHT at https://www.CharthouseRestaurant.com/, classic and modern rock from across the decades for every age,  7-10pm

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SHAKOPEE, MN:   https://shakopeebowl.com/

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PRIOR LAKE, MN:  Mystic Lake Club M stage  

OTSEGO, MN:  Rockwoods Bar, 9100 Quaday Av. NE,  reserve?? 763-441-6322,  www.facebook.com/RockwoodsMN

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HARRIS, MN:  Northfelt Winery indoors, 5:30-8p

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WACONIA, MN:  1. Schram Vineyard, 8785 Airport Rd., 2.  www.parleylakewinery.com/

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ST. MICHAEL, MN:  1.  Ditto's, 9pm;    2.  Le Musique, 4300 O'Day Av., 612-314-9199

 

CHASKA, MN:, at Schram Haus Brewery, 3700 Chaska Blvd.

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RAMSEY, MN:  The Outpost

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ROCKVILLE (W. of St. Cloud), MN: at The Hideaway, 201 W. Broadway

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ST. CLOUD, MN: StudioJeff is now owned by Lucille Bates and can be rented.  Jeff 320-266-4137

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

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SIOUX FALLS, SD:  2nd Fri. BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at El Riad,  https://elriad.org/event

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