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

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

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FEBRUARY 

01 - SNOWBALL BALLROOM DANCE COMP. last day, at InterContinental Hotel, MSP Airport, by Bersten Family, 763- 234-8656.

01 - WEST COAST SWING CLASSES start by TCRebels.com  5 to 7 pm, choice of  1. Whips or 2. Specialty Classes!  at Triune Hall,/1898 Iglehart Av. St Paul; also Feb. 15 & 22 , no class on Feb. 8 due to SuperBowl

01 - OPEN DANCE PRACTICE for Duende sudents  at  studio, 4-6pm

01 - ​BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Sara Kreps DJ, 6pm Steve Lee teaches Samba I

03 - DEADLINE to register for Feb. 14 VALENTINE DANCE WEEKEND. 

04 - ARGENTINE FOLK DANCES CLASSES on WEDS.  Feb 4-25 - TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.

06 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY with great singer Paula Lammers & Silver Linings Band, by wintersetdancelub.com,  at Oak Ridge Co.Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd., Hopkins, MN 55305, RSVP!.  Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

07 - SWING & LINDY HOP DANCE PARTY by TCSwing.com, at 301 Main St. NE., Mpls

07 - BALLROOM/VARIETY DANCING & FASHION SHOW at SoulBallroom.com, host & DJ Scott Anderson, 7-9pm, $20 includes snacks

07 - Vic Volare at SWING & LINDY HOP DANCE at 301 Main St. NE., Mpls.

07 - CAJUN MUSIC at Mardi Gras Dance Party with guest Gina Forsyth by New Riverside Ramblers at Eagles Club, Mpls. , by Krewe DeWalleye

08 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at ShakopeeBallroom.com, 1-5pm, DJ music, big wood floor!, by ShakeALegDance.

12 - CHA CHA WORKSHOP by Keri Simonson at FourSeasonsDance.com, 8pm

13 - BLUES A - PALOOZA by Scott Anderson and his blues band  + DJ ballroom/ variety music at TapestryFolkdance.org in big hall with wood floor, 3748 Minnehaha, Mpls., E. side of HiawathaAv (Hwy.55), 2 parking lots.

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

14 - ST. VALENTINE'S DAY

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

14 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 7:30p Argentine Tango by Lois Donnay, 830-10:45p DJ Lois. 

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

14-15 - ARGENTINE TANGO PRO Oscar Casas in Mpls.- workshops, milongas, contact lois@mndance.com or see mntango.org

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

15 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, 6pm Steve Lee teaches Samba II

17 - CAJUN MUSIC Feb 177:30 - 10:00Swamp Poppas Mardi Gras
DanceSchooner Tavern
2901 27th Ave S, Mpls

20 -  ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA SHUSHETA  at Tula Studio, 99 N. Snelling, St. Paul, sprung wood floor, on 3rd Fri.of each month, 6:30p  lesson, 7p  live music. hosts Lois Donnay & DJ Michael Holcomb

21 - BALLROOM VARIETY DANCE  by USADance-MN.org

21  - CAJUN JAM & DANCINGN10:00 - 12:00 Musicians of All Levels, at Showtime Studio & Coffee, 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville

22 - CAJUN MUSIC -7:00 - 10:30 Steve Rilely, Luke Huval, & Amelia Biere at Showtime Studio & Coffee, 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville

22 -  BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY w/Jerry 'O'Hagan Orchestra & Charmin Michelle at CinemaBallroom.com, 6:15P lesson, 7-9:30P music

16-23 - COSTA RICA  DANCE TRIP open to all ballroom/ country dancers. See  www.danceandentertainment.com

20 - WEST COAST SWING FREE WORKSHOP with Champs Larisa Tingle and Za Thomaier by TCRebels.com, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Dance: 8:30-11:00 p.m.at Triune Hall, St. Paul.

26-28 - ARGENTINE TANGO  "GO TANGO" BEGINNER CAMP, 6 hrs. at Del Sur Empanadas, 14725 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345- look at www.Tango.Dance, Miriam Lea - nowgotango@gmail.com, tel. 1- 847-340-6854

​28 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ 

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MARCH

01 -BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p  Amy Hanson DJ & 6p teaches Viennese Waltz I

07 - SWING & LINDY HOP DANCE PARTY by TCSwing.com, at 301 Main St. NE., Mpls

14 -  BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830p-10:45.

15 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p KJ Quartet, Amy Hanson teaches Viennese Waltz II

15 - GLENWOOD, MN:  Jerry O'Hagan Combo and Charmin Michelle 4-7p at LakesideBallroom.org, 3pm lesson

16-21 - ARGENTINE TANGO FEST in Buenos Aires. CITA - 80+ Classes | 30+ Performances | 2 Live Orchestras per Night | 5+ Milongas | 60+ Masters, WWW.CITA.DANCE

17 - ST. PATRICK'S DAY

20 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA SHUSHETA  at Tula Studio, 99 N. Snelling, St. Paul, sprung wood floor, on 3rd Fri.of each month, 6:30p  lesson, 7p  live music. hosts Lois Donnay & DJ Michael Holcomb

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

21 -  BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance.-MN.org

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

22 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY w/Jerry 'O'Hagan Orchestra & Charmin at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul,6:15P lesson, 7-9:30P music.

27 - 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

27-29- ​NATL. SOCIAL DANCE & CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKEND -  Workshops, Social Dance Parties, Performances by Pros and Competitors, meet dancers from around U.S., at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel, 600 Commonwealth Pl.,  Pittsburgh PA by  USADance.org

28 -  BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830p-10:45 DJ music.

29 -BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6p Amy Hanson teaches V. Waltz III

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APRIL

01 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Troy Lerum DJ and 6p teaches Foxtrot

01 - PASSOVER, APRIL FOOL'S DAY

03 - GOOD FRIDAY

05 - EASTER SUNDAY

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

10 -12 - Call of the Loon Contra Dance Weekend at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls., callers Gaye Fifer and Beau Farmer, music by Toss the Possum and Toot, Squeeze & Co.!

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

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

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/

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

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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 1-4pm, optional brunch at 11:30a at Calhoun Beach Club, W. side of Mpls., N. side of Lake Bde Maka Ska.; by 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 -  SOCIAL DANCE CLUB dance party. Tom Niemiec, 612-978-5692

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

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

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JUNE

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.

​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

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

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

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

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 

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BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p

July 5 - Lois Donnay DJ & teaching Argentine Tango I

July 19 - Jerry O' Combo, Lois Donnay teaching Argentine Tango II

Aug 2 - Sara Kreps DJ, Lynette & Randy teaching West Coast Swing I

Aug 16 - KJ Quartet, Lynette & Randy teaching WCS II

Aug 30 - Hot Toddies, Lynette & Randy teaching WCS III

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AUGUST

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

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SEPTEMBER

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

26&27 - Minneapolis Tango Interlude

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OCTOBER

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

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NOVEMBER

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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​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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2026Classic Big Band Schedule:

February 13

NO MARCH DANCE

April 10-

May 15

June 12

July 10

August 14

September 11

October 9

November 13

December 18 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​