FUTURE EVENTS  (not all are listed, please send info.)

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Dance Competitions:  see www.USADance.org​​​

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​​APRIL

17 - DEADLINE to reserve for U of MN Faculty Dance & Dinner, open to all , bring partner, 

17 - FREE WC SWING DANCE provided by the late Elaine Davis. see TCRebels.com

17 - SWING DANCE PARTY at the St. Paul Hotel . Confirm with DancersStudio.com to be sure.

17 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA  Shusheta at TimeOut, 6001 Lyndale Av.S., Mpls,  mndance.com or mntango.org

17-20 - TWINTOWNOLDTIME.ORG MUSIC FESTIVAL in Mpls. - bluegrass, Irish, etc. concerts, dancing, jamming, workshops

17 - MURDER MYSTERY SHOW & DINNER 6pm at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av. N., $70

18 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE by AwakenedDance.com at Rising Phoenix Studio, 440 Bunker Blvd. , Anoka

18 -  SALSA EXPLOSION AT DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington Minneapolis South

18 b- Sals Del Soul at Med. Cruise Cafe  in Burnsville

18 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org, at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul, 7pm fotrot lesson, 8-10:30p DJ music, wear pastels or florals, $15 members/ $20 non, every 3rd Sat.

18 -LINE DANCE SOCIAN AND LESSON by Lynn Card at The Croix 7-10:30p, $10

18-26 - ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS in Mpls. by Maria Olivera from Buenos Aires, ARG.,  www.esqueladeabrazo.com

19 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY, 1-5pm, 840 Lake St.S., Space B, in Forest Lake, MN by Joy Kokaisel, treats provided, DJ Skip, 

19 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, 6p Troy Lerum teaches Foxtrot II

22 - NEW PRAGUE, MN:  FREE COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at New Chapter Winery, Wed., 6-9pm, no DJ playlist of line dance and co. 2-step songs, but add yours

22 - CAROLINE SHAG REVIEW CLASS Wed.,  7-8pm, (In place of Fosse Formation Class as that will be our first week off after our April 18th Showcase)

 23 -CUMBIA WORKSHOP with JIMI JIMI JIMI and KERI at FourSeasonsDance.com, 8-9pm, ​ www.Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance, kerisimonson@yahoo.com  

24 -  Upper Midwest Folk Fiddlers Event AT tpestryFolkdance.org, Mpls, ome dance and listen to early pioneer music of the Upper Midwest. Featuring lively polkas, schottisches, and waltzes. 7-9pm

25 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE & DINNER PARTY by U of MN Faculty Dance Club open to all,Rod Cerar Band, must RSVP, new times/details -  https://sites.google.com/site/facultydanceclub/

25 - VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.

25 -  Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Winona Arts Center, Winona, MN 7pm

26 - Jerry 'O'Hagan Orchestra & Charmin Michelle at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul,  6:15P lesson, 7-9:30P music.

27 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY 7:30-8:30P in Burnsville Ctr. by Scott Anderson

27 - Court's in Session with Courtney Burton at Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, MN, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

30 - SALSA WORKSHOP with Keri, 8-9pm, at FourSeasons,www.Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance

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​MAY

1-3 - WEST COAST SWING WEEKEND by TCRebels.com, in St. Paul,  Champions Joel Torgeson and Chantelle Pianetta instruct

01 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY with Kerry Johnson Quartet (Kerry is a great drummer and singer!), by wintersetdancelub.com,  at Oak Ridge Co.Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd., Hopkins, MN 55305, RSVP!  Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

03 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY TEA DANCE 12-3pm, $40 at door, at The Beach Club, 2730 W. Lake St.,Mpls., N. side of Lake Bde Maka Ska.; valet parking, (brunch at 10:30am for those who reserved by Apr.14 ,catered by D'Amico's, ) host = USADance-MN.org

03 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Caroline Olson DJ, 6pm she teaches Triple-Step Swing I

08 - KENTUCKY DERBY BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 7:30 rumba lesson, 8-10p, prize for best dressed , treats for Gail & Rachael's B-days

​08 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB dance party, info. from Tom Niemiec, 612-978-5692

09 - ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP for disc jockeys by DJ Avik Basu, at 2150 France Av.S., St. Louis Pk.(home studio of Paul Lohman & Janeen Rae, sabine@tangoandi.com

9&10 - Narnia Ballet. based on the book,The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe at Ames Ctr. in Burnsville

15 - Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr., 1114 W. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn., MN

​15 - The Percolators at Crystal VFW, 7-11 pm

17 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party w/Jerry O'Hagan Combo & Charmin Michelle at TapestryFolkdance.org, 7-9:30p, 6pm Janie Nordberg teaches Triple-Step Swing II lesson

21-23 - ARGENTINE TANGO BEG. CAMP -  Carleton Artist Lofts, 2285 University Av. W., St. Paul, $150 Early Bird before April 15th, $165 after, get full e-mails from nowgotango@gmail.com

30 -  ADULT PROM for singles & couples at The Croix by DanceAndEntertainment.com, 6pm optional dinner, The Arcades Band, crowning of king & queen

31 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm - Janie N. teaches 3X Swing III

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JUNE

2&3 - FRANCISCO FLUMIANI, GUEST COACH, at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul

03 - The Percolators at outdoor gazebo at Centennial Lakes, 7900 France Av.S., Edina, E. side of parking ramp, 7-8:30 pm

05 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB spring dance party ,Tom Niemiec, 612-978-5692

06 - BALLROOM DANCE TEAM MATCH Jocks vs. Nerds at SOULBallroom.com,Plymouth, MN; people from all over, including North Shore Dance Studio in Duluth. Different studios, all dancers, celebrating dance together. Pick your side. Dress it up. Have fun with it. 11AM.

07 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p  Sara Kreps DJ, 6pm Keri Simonson teaches Salsa I

​12 - Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

17 -  SoulFlower Band (elctro soul) 

19 - JUNGLE DANCE SHOWCASE at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., 5pm performances, light food, social dancing for all, $40

19 - The Percolators at  Richfield VFW, 6:30-9:30

​21 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm Keri Simonson teaches Salsa II

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JULY

05 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p,  6pm Lois Donnay DJ,teaches Argentine Tango I

9-12 - TwinCitiesOpen.com Dance Comp in Mpls. Downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel

10 - Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

11 - DANCE SHOW by TV star Derek Hough - "Symphony of Dance: Encore" at State Theatre, Mpls.

12 - Beasley’s Big Band at Como Pavilion,1360 Lexington Pkwy. N., 6:30-8:30p, roofed, concrete floor, benches, cafe,DockandPaddle.com 

11 - LAKEFRONT MUSIC FEST CO. NIGHT, Prior Lake, MN, KEITH URBAN headlines, also JACKSON DEAN, KARLEY SCOTT COLLINS 
12 - LAKEFRONT MUSIC FEST ROCK NIGHT, Prior Lake, MN 

17-19 - ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS by Jesica Cutler and John Miller in Mpls/ST. Paul

19 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Jerry O'Hagan Combo, Lois Donnay teaches Arg. Tango II

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​AUGUST

01 - Court's in Session Band at SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSwing.com, 301 Main St. N.E., Mpls.,E. side of river, 8:30p-12a

02 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Sara Kreps DJ, Lynette & Randy teach West Coast Swing I

14 - Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

16 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p KJ Quartet, Lynette & Randy teaching WCS II

30 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Hot Toddies, Lynette & Randy teaching WCS III

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SEPTEMBER

11- Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

26&27 - Minneapolis Tango Interlude

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OCTOBER

03 - Beasley's Big Band at SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSwing.com, 301 Main St. N.E., Mpls.,E. side of river,8:30p-12a

09- Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

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NOVEMBER

4-9 - TRIP to Brnason, MO with dancers, hosted by Tricia of DanceAndEntertainment.com

13 - Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

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DECEMBER

18 - Classic Big Band for Holiday Dance Party at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

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​​Beasley's Big Band - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 7 - 9PM: May 4. June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sep.14,Oct 5,Nov.  2, Dec. 7

Court's in Session with Courtney Burton at Chart House, 6:30 - 8:30PM, April 27, June 22, July 27, Aug 24, Sep 28, Oct 26, ​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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​SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC​:

​​-occasional SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY with a Band at Dave & Linda Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in very unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd.​, Moundsview, $15, optional:  bring appetizers/ treats, beverage;  get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272

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​-occasional OUTDOOR VARIETY DANCE PARTY at pro Tom Larson’s, 634 Neal Av.N., W. Lakeland, N.E. Of St. Paul, park at green sign, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-10:30pm on hard floors, $15 (includes lesson & dance), $15 extra for a private floor, prof pest control. Optional: bring chair, snacks, beverages; 612-371-0300

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~Anoka Riverfront Park,  Weds. 6-8pm, July Sun.,6-7:30p, 2201 2nd Av., bring chair, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks

~ Apple Valley Kelley Pk.: 630-830p, 6855 Fortino, bring chair, dance on grass,www.cityofapplevalley.org/905/Music-in-Kelley-Park 

~ Blaine: Thurs., 10801 Town Sq. Dr. NE, www.blainemn.gov/4026/Performance-in-the-Park

~ Blmgtn.: Normandale Lk.:  Thur. 7pm, bring chair, cement , food trucks earlier, https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks

~ Bloomington Civic Ctr. Plaza:  5–8 p.m., Weds. W. Old Shakopee Rd., https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks

~ Brooklyn Ctr.:  June18+, 7-9pm in Centennial Pk, 6301 Shingle Crk Pkwy., www.brooklyncentermn.gov/  or www.familyfuntwincities.com/.../brooklyn-center

~Burnsville:   in Nicollet Commons Pk.,  burnsvillemn.gov/events

~ Chanhassen at Lake Ann: Thur, 6:30-8 PM, https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/park-recreation/community-events/summer-concert-series

~ Chaska:  in Fireman's Pk.: Wed. 6-8pm https://www.chaskamn.gov/817/Summer-Concert-Series

- Circle Pines:  Thur.,7-8:30 PM, Golden Lake Park,  https://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/.../music-on-the-lake-it-s-golden

~ Columbia Hts.: Wed.  Huset Pk. 3965 Jefferson,Wed., 630-8pm, https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/community/music_in_the_park.php

~ Coon Rapids: Thur., 7pm, CoonRapidsDam, 9750 Egret Blvd., bring chair,https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/Calendar

~ Corcoran, MN:  early June weekend, HennepinCountyFair.com     

~ Eagan: : Weds., Bandshell,1501 Central Pkwy., https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music#augsept

~ Eden Prairie: www.edenprairie.org/community/events-calendar (Summer Arts and Entertainmnet flyer);  at  Staring Lake, 14800 Pioneer Tr., bring chair;

~ Edina Centennial Lk.Gazebo, 7pm Kids' Sing-Along, concrete, bring cushion, 7499 France Av.S.;  E. side of ramp, https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16465/2025-CLP-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF

~Edina Art Fair - early June, music on 2 stages, see https://www.50thandfrance.com/art-fair-2/live-music-art-fair/

~Edina:  Fri., 5-8pm at Nolan Plaza at 3945 Market St. off  50th & France, park free in two ramps off Market St.https://www.50thandfrance.com/music-on-the-plaza-2023-2/

~ Excelsior: 7pm some Weds., grass, bring chair & sweater, go to Adele's Frozen Custard first, https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com

~Forest Lake:  Tues., 6:30-8:30 in Lakeside Mem. Pk., www.cityofforestlake.com/192/Arts-in-the-Park

~ Golden Valley:   Brookview Pk: on Winnetka Av., 1/2 block  S. Of Hwy. 55; 7pm ,dance on sidewalks, bring chair, www.goldenvalleymn.gov/454/Concerts-In-The-Park

~ Hastings:  Thurs.& 3 other , June - early Sep., www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-departments/parks-recreation/programs-events/levee-park-programs-and-events

~ Hopkins: at Downtown Pk on 9th Av., cement, shaded, has chairs (if rain, go to The Depot),, www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts 

~ ​Lake Mtka.:  6-9pm at Lord Fletcher's, 3746 Sunset Dr.,thru Labor Day, https://www.lordfletchers.com/events/

~ Maple Grove:  MOn. & Wed., 7pm,  www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9752/Sounds-of-Summer-2025-schedule-PDF?bidId=

~ Mendota Hts.:   2nd & 4th Weds: 6-7:30 pm.at  720 Main St.NE, corner of Dodd Rd & Hwy 110, food,https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1808

~ Minnetonka:  Tues., 6:30p, behind City Hall, Mtka. Blvd. & Williston, www.minnetonkamn.gov/our-city/community-events/entertainment-in-the-park

~ Mpls.Parks - https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/category/music-in-the-parks/

~ New Brighton:   at Veteran’s Pk., 803 Old Hwy.8NW,   NewBrightonMN.gov, summer concert series

~ New Hope:  some Wed.,7-8:30pm, Civic Ctr.Pk:  4401 Xylon Av N, dance on grass or concrete, bring chair, check City of New Hope Event Calendar

~ North Branch: Tue,  7pm, 6pm food trucks late June thru late Aug.. http://www.ci.north-branch.mn.us/residents/parks/concerts_in_the_park.php

~ Oakdale: select Weds., 7pm, in Richard Walton Pk. Bandshell, https://www.oakdalemn.gov/530/Summer-Concert-Series.

~ Osseo:  Tues., www.osseomn.gov/parks-and-recreation/page/music-and-movies-park

~ PINE CITY, MN:  GOOD BANDS at PINE COUNTY Fairgrounds in event center (cement floor) and bandshell (grass & dirt), https://www.pinecountyfair.com/free-entertainment

~ Richfield: 6:30-7:30p at Vet. Mem. Pk.,636 E. 66th St.,www.richfieldmn.gov/Entertainmentinthepark or  wwwFacebook.com/CityofRichfield

~ Roseville Central Pk.: Thurs. & Sun., bring chair, www.cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog

~​ Rush City: music in park on some Thur. nights 

- Shakopee Huber Pk.: June htru Aug. 14?, www.familyfuntwincities.com/.../shakopee-huber.../

~ Shoreview:  Weds., 7-8pmat The Commons, 4580 Victoria Street N., www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/calendar

~​ St. Louis Pk.  Park Tavern has music on patio 5:30-8p on Tue., Wed., Thur.,  (952) 929-6810

~St. Paul in Mears Park:  Thur. 6- 9:30 p.m., 221 5th St. E., food trucks, bring a  chair;  lowertownsounds.com

~St. Paul Rice Pk.:  some Thur.,starts June 19, www.landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice/ 

~ St. Paul Conservatory:  June & July 6-8pm, 1225 Estabrook Dr., bring picnic, chair, dance shoes; hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer/ wine for sale. 

~St. Paul Como Pavilion:  https://dockandpaddle.com

~Victoria:  Charlsun Thur Bandshell, www.victoriamn.gov/.../commu.../live_by_the_lake.php

~Wayzata Cov Restaurant:  5:30  music on patio 

~ White Bear Lake: Thurs.  downtown in June & July, https://marketfestwbl.com/music

~ White Bear Lake area: Wed. & Sun.,  7VinesVineyard.com:   E. Of White Bear Lk. Off Hwy.96, dance on sidewalk

​​​NOT CONFIRMED YET: 

​- Lakeville has www.Pan-O-Prog summer fest

​- Mpls.:  AsterCafe patio

- Rochester, MN:  rochestermn.gov for downtown music; rochesterfest.com

- Shakopee: https://www.shakopeemn.gov

- St. Paul:  www.GrandOakOpry.com

- Stillwater: The Gasthaus,  P.D. Pappy's - pdpappysonline.com

- Wooodbury:  www.woodburylakes.com/social

- check all wineries

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https://classicbigband-nostalgics.com/ , dance lesson6:45 - 7:20, music 7:30 - 10p: May 15,June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sep. 11, Oct 9, Nover 13, Dec 18

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