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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FUTURE DANCE AND MUSIC EVENTS (not all are listed, mark your calendar!)
Dance Competitions: see www.USADance.org
2022
OUTDOOR MUSIC soon at City House, 258 Mill St.,St. Paul on the banks of the Mississippi, roofed, https://cityhousemn.com/
and in many city parks and on bar patios
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MAY
26 - Ali & Joe at ShakopeeBowl.com, 6-9pm
27- Start of Memorial Day Weekend
27-3 CLOSED - AwakenedDance.com
27 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls., 8-11p USADance-MN music, 7p-Caroline teaches WC Swing III, .
27 - Graydon & The Petersons Latin Music at DancersStudio.com,free members,8pm class (beg. bronze) and 9-10pm practice party ($15 for visitors/event; aka $30 for class & party).Preregister.
27 - WEST COAST SWING at B-Dale Club, 2100 N. Dale St., Roseville 7:30pm beg. lesson, 8pm interm. lesson by Amy Hanson,
8:30pm12 DJ music; show vax cardwww.mwcsdc.com
27 -OTSEGO, MN: Ali & Joe at Rockwoods Bar, 7-10p
27 - Salsa Del Soul at Granada Theater, www.eventbrite.com/.../salsa-del-soul-latin-dance, DJ Sonido, Salsa lesson with Pro Cuban Instructor Yeniel Chini Perez, open8:30, $15
27-29 - RIVERDANCE SHOW 8pm (& 3pm) at Mystic Lake Showroom, Prior Lk.,mysticlake.com - Password: IRISH
28 - CHACARERA FOLKDANCE CLASS 2 - 3:30pm at Carleton Lofts, 2285 University Av. W., St. Paul,$20, miriam.ziven@gmail.com
28 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by www.CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk.
28 - PERFORMANCE by our DanceAndEntertainment.com, 5:30-6p & 7:15-7:45p for the "Kick Off to Summer" event at MN State Fairgrounds on the stage near the Colosseum; ask Tricia for ticket or see www.mnstatefair.org/kickoff-to-summer/
28 - The Fabulous Delcounts with The Bird Dogs at Richfield VFW Fred Babcock Post 5555, 7pm
28 - Elephant In The Room - Blmgtn. VFW Post 1296, https://www.facebook.com/bloomingtonvfw
28 - BAND “The Authorities” 7-11pm at Roseville VFW 1145 Woodhill Dr.
28 - TAP DANCING by Keane Sense of Rhythm , 12 – 5pm, at Como Pavilion
29 - WACONIA, MN: Ali & Joe at Sovereign Estate Winery, 1-5PM, 9950 North Shore Road, Waconia, MN
29 - Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello Band 7- 8:30 PM at Como Pavilion
30 - MEMORIAL DAY
30 - Roseville Amer. Legion: Greazy Gravy Band, 3-7pm, 700 Co. Rd. C,, https://rosetownlegion.com/
30 - MN State Band 5- 6PM at Como Pavilion
31 - South Washington County Comm. Band at Como Pavilion
31 - Lawn Concert and Street Dance with Swingin' On A Star Band,7 – 9pm, 1386 Grantham St., St Paul (Rain date: 6/1), No cover: tips, bring chairs, snacks and beverages. Fresh baked cookies will be served.
Good For Gary Band:
Friday 6-10 : Shakopee Bowl
Saturday 6-11 : Albertville Friendly City Days
Wednesday 6-15: Rockwoods in Otsego
Friday 6-17 : Greene River Days in Greene, IA
Saturday 6-18 : Steamboat Days in Winona, MN
Thursday 6-23 : Lord Fletchers
Saturday 6-25 : Blaine Festival at Aquatore Park
JUNE
01 - SHAKOPEE, MN: Ali & Joe at Stonebrooke Golf Club, 2693 Townline Av., 6-9pm
03 - DEADLINE to reserve for couples' dinner/dance June10 by Stardust Club at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av. N., 612 -747 6015
03- Emerson Ave. Band (pop, soul, funk,disco, rock) at Lake Harriet Bandshell, Mpls.7:30-9 PM
03 - Ali & Joe at Sak's 7-10pm, Sak's Sports Bar, 1460 Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights
3-6 - ARG. TANGO in France - http://cricoutango.net/en/encuentrito-roquebrune-2021
04 - ARGENTINE TANGO PRIVATE LESSONS by Fred & Gretel in MPls. see www.bluemoonballroom.com
04 - SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by www.TCSwing.com at 301 Main St. N.E., Mpls. east side of river
04- LA DANZA BBQ & BARN DANCE at The Fields of St Croix Barn (addl. fee required).6-10p, recorded music, casual, all welcome, ladanzastillwater@hotmail.com, Facebook.com/LaDanzaDanceClub/Events, 651-238-763
04 - Swingin' On A Star 8:30p – 12a, Ukrainian Center, 301 Main St NE, Mpls, lesson 7:30p, $15/$12
04 - Good For Gary Band at PD Pappy's in Stillwater
05 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p DJ Jennelle & 6pm teaching Cha-cha I
05 - Bluedog at Cent. Lakes gazebo, 7pm,music thru Aug. 28
06 - Brooklyn Comm. Band at Cent Lakes gazebo, 7pm, music thru Aug. 29
06 - DANCE FOR LIFE starts: build physical strength and stamina, Improve balance and flexibility, expand social connections, increase cognitive focus and reduce stress, Mon. and Wed. evenings at Southdale and Midway YMCA
08 - Lee Engele and Friends at Cent. Lakes gazebo, 7pm, music thru Aug. 31
09 - Rubber Soul at Blmgtn. Normandale Pk., 6:30–9:30 p.m
10 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10, free lesson by Jennelle 6:15
10 - STARDUST CLUB Couples' Party for those who reserved at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av. N., W. of Stillwater, 6pm, 612 747 6015
11 - DANCE PARTY & SHOWCASE at The Croix www.DAnceAndEntertainment.com, 4-10:30p
11 - SWING HANGAR DANCE PARTY with Roseville Big Band, Fleming Field, 310 Airport Rd, Hangar 3, So. St. Paul, lesson 7pm, dancing 8p-12a, $20, food trucks, WWII Clothing Contest, tickets at www.cafmn.org/dances.html
11&12 -LATIN DANCE WEEKENDER by ELDC in Mpls. at www.FourSeasonsDance.com; SALSA Socials & Show, https://www.facebook.com/EvolucionLatinaMpls.
14 - Swingin' on a Star Band 6:30 – 8:30, Forest Lake Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 E Broadway Av., food booths, art displays, feel free to bring your own chairs, snacks and beverages
15 -Swingin' On A Star Band 7:45 – 11:45, benefit for people of Ukraine. Gus Lindquist on trumpet. Steve Clarke and Working Stiffs (9:15) and Bad Companions (10:45); lesson by Terry and Cindy Gardner, 7pm at Ukrainian Center,301 Main St NE, Mpls., $25.
16 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE by DancersStudio.com, St. Paul, 6-10pm, with red carpet, student and pro performances, light snacks/ beverages, social dancing, surprises.Get, tickets in advance,
18 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul, Snelling Av., $20
19 - FATHER'S DAY
19 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Paula Lammers & Silver Linings, 6pm Monica teaches Cha-Cha II
24 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, 8-11p USADance-MN music, 7pm Monica teaches Cha-Cha III
27 - The Percolators at Brookview Park, Golden Valley, 7:00-8:30 pm
JULY
04 - INDEPENDENCE DAY
7-10 TWIN CITIES OPEN Dancesport Competition at Hyatt Regency, Mpls.
08 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson by Jennelle 6:15
08 - PRIOR LK., MN: LAKEFRONT ROCK MUSIC FEST outdoors-www.lakefrontmusicfest.com/
09 - PRIOR LK., MN: LAKEFRONT COUNTRY MUSIC FEST outdoors with Toby Keith - www.lakefrontmusicfest.com/
09 - No Limits The B-Sides Band at Bloomington VFW, 7pm
11 - The Percolators at Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis, 7:30-9:00
13 - Paul Holland Blues Band at Blmgtn. Normandale Pk. 5-8pm
16 - Westwind Big Band 12pm at Maple Grove Days, 7991 Main St.
20 - SWING DANCE PARTY at FatPantsBrewing, 8335 Crystal View Rd., Ed. Pr., by www.TCSwing.com, 6:30p lesson,7-9p dancing to DJ Terry's music
20 - ARG. TANGO at Northrup Plaza, at U of MN, 121pm
28 - Everett Smithson Band at Blmgtn. Normandale Pk. 5–8 p.m.
29 - 90's DANCE PARTY in big tent at www.thehookmpls.com
Dances at Tapestry:
July 3 - Caroline Olson DJ and teaching Rumba I
July 17 - Blue Eyes Band, Caroline Olson teaching Rumba II
July 22 - USA dance music, Tom & Anne LaTourelle teaching Rumba III
July 31 - Jerry O' Combo, Caroline Olson teaching Rumba IV
Aug 7 - Amy Hanson DJ and teaching Quickstep I
Aug 21 - Paula Lammers & Silver Linings, Paul Botus teaching quickstep II
Aug 26 - USA dance music, Amy Hanson teaching Quickstep III
AUGUST
04 - The Percolators Bryant Square Park, Minneapolis, 6:30-8:00
12 - The Percolators at Nicollet Commons, Burnsville, 7-8 pm
12 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson by Jennelle 6:15
21 - Swingin' On A Star 1:30 – 3:30, Vadnais Heights Community Park, No cover: tips; bring chair
22 - NoLimits B-Sides Band (WC swing dancing) at Lk. Harriet Bandshell, Mpls, 7pm
25-31- MN State Fair- free danceable music, see Entertainment pages at www.MNStateFair.org
31- The Percolators at Rambling River Park, Farmington, 7:00-8:00 pm
SEPTEMBER
1-5 - MN State Fair- free danceable music all day, see Entertainment pages at www.MNStateFair.org
?? - HANGAR SWING DANCE with big band at Commemorative Air Force MN Wing Fleming Field, So.
St. Paul Airport, $20 at door, 7pm lesson by TCSwing.com, 8p-12a, food trucks, http://www.CAFMN.org
09 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson by Jennelle 6:15
14 - Community Tango Ensemble” starts for musicians at any level to learn beautiful Argentine tango music 6:15pm (6pm warm-up), then “Kingfield Orquesta Tipica,” audition-based for pros 7:30pm; socializing 'til 9pm at Ctr. for Perform. Arts, 3754 Pleasant Av., Mpls. Vaccinated only. Wed. 6-9pm: also 9/21,28; 10/5, 12, 19, 26; 11/2; play at Milonga on 11/4
16 - COUNTRY CONCERT: Bellamy Bros. & Shane Martin at MedinaEntertainment.com
21 - SWING DANCE PARTY at FatPantsBrewing, 8335 Crystal View Rd., Ed. Pr., by www.TCSwing.com, 6:30p lesson, 7-9p dancing to DJ Terry's music
Dances at Tapestry:
Sept 4 - Lois Donnay DJ, Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle I
Sept 18 - Blue Eyes Band, Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle II
Sept 23 - USA Dance music, Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle III
Oct 2 - Lois Donnay DJ, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata I
Oct 16 - Paula Lammers & Silver Linings, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata II
Oct 28 - USA Dance music, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata III
Oct 30 - Jerry O' Combo, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata IV
OCTOBER
MN Madness Dance Event - www.scottadance.com
Ballroom Blast (by U of MN) - facebook.com/ballroomblast and www.mnballroomblast.com
14 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson by Jennelle 6:15
21 - Swingin' On A Star Band at Eagles Club, Mpls.
NOVEMBER
04 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA with Community Tango Ensemble performing
11- SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson by Jennelle 6:15
16 - SWING DANCE PARTY at FatPantsBrewing, 8335 Crystal View Rd., Ed. Pr., by www.TCSwing.com, 6:30p lesson, 7-9p dancing to DJ Terry's music
24 - THANKSGIVING DAY
DECEMBER
16 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson by Jennelle 6:15
24 - CHRISTMAS EVE
25 - CHRISTMAS DAY
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2023
MARCH 4&5 - U of MN DANCE FEST
WEST COAST SWING CLASSES / PARTY - in future see www.TCrebels.com
APRIL
?? - VIENNESE BALL at U of WI - Eau Claire; contact Melanie Brook Weiss - WEISSBM@uwec.edu
?? SWING DANCE at ST. Mark's 1950 Marshall Av., St. Paul, ask Randall Myster at rwmyster@yahoo.com
STARDUST DANCE CLUB
Couples' Dinner & Dance Party
Friday, June 10,
KJ Quartet atThe Croix,
5880 Omaha Av. N., W. of Stillwater
6pm social time, cash bar
6:45pm dinner
8-11pm dancing
attire: cocktail/ semi-formal
$100 couple
reserve 1 week in advance/ information:
Andy & Carol 612 747 6015
SENIORS' LUNCHEONS
WITH LIVE MUSIC
11:30a-1:30p
once a month at
Brooklyn Pk. Comm. Ctr.
dance space??
must pre-register and pay by
one week prior 763-493-8333 or www.brooklynpark.org/registration
dance lessons & dance/ music events
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