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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ADELE'S FROZEN
CUSTARD SHOP
800 Excelsior Blvd.
EXCELSIOR, MN
sandwiches/ brats,
many flavors
of custard
PIES AND
GIFT CARDS
Owner:
Jenny (nee Schulz) Zechmeister,
Asst. Mgr: Stella Schulz
FUTURE EVENTS (not all are listed, please send info.)
Dance Competitions: see www.USADance.org
2025
MAY
14 - The Percolators Band at Market Square, Mendota Heights, 6:00-7:30 pm
14 - Country Night- Gus Sent Me Band! at The Croix , W. of Stllwater, also B-days celebrated
28 - The Percolators Band at Civic Center Park, New Hope, 7:00-8:30
8-11 - MINNESOTA TANGO MUSIC FESTIVAL Showcase Concert at Parkway Theater , Quartet Milonga - Grand Milonga - Closing Milonga at SOKOL Hall &Ctr. For Performing Arts, Mpls. and St Paul. Discounted Event Pass available. Details here:minnesotatangomusicfestival.com
10 - ARG. TANGO CLASS CLASS 3pm by Jay & Rachel, at Ctr. for Perf. Arts, 3764 Pleasant Av.S., Mpls. ,register at FuegoTangoClub.
9 -11 -BACHATA BASH with Los Bontillos at Dance Unlimited, 1250 E Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata MN 55391,www.bailaconpasion.com/calendar-event-schedule
?11 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY 1-5pm at ShakopeeBallroom.com, 2400 4th Av. E., Shakopee, MN, West Coast Swing lesson 1:15–1:45 included in $15 admission; all levels welcome, no partner needed, by Randy & Lynette Mahowald/Shake a Leg Dance
14 - Gus Sent Me Band at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.,N., 8-11p, 7pm NC2-step lesson
14 - The Percolators at Market Square, Mendota Heights, 6-7:30pm
16 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB - dinner & dancing to band at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom Niemiec, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692
16- ARG. TANGO -Menard's Milonga w/ DJ Bob Barnes. (Save big money! 11% rebate if you stay until the end!)
17 - Go Wild: Mpls.DanceSport Ballroom ProAm Ballroom Competition. live music, general dancing, professional show.at The Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425,Moulin Rouge-themed event , Teacher & Student Appreciation after-party, https://www.gowildmplsdancesport.com/
17 - Celebration of Life for GINNY KARKI, ballroom dancer, 2PM at U of MN Arboretum in Chanhassen in old Snyder Bldg. auditorum, free saying you are attending the Karki event (passed away Oct. 4, result of hitting head on sidewalk, obit in "StarTribune" and Johnson Funeral Home of Waconia web site, husband Myron - mkarki@integra.net
17 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org,7 PM Lesson - East Coast Swing by Jennelle Donnay, 8-10:30 PM Dancing, Theme: Spring: Yellows, Blues, and Flowers, at Awakened Dance (in Phoenix Ctr.), 440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Anoka.
17 - SWANGO 5400: alternating tandas of West Coast Swing and Alternative Tango at Triune Hall, 1898 Iglehart, St. Paul, mntango.org
17 - ROCHESTER, MN: ARGENTINE TANGO SOCIAL at BlueMoonBallroom.com, 7:30p lesson, 8:30-11p, dancing and appetizers
18 - ARG, TANGO Int/Adv Workshop by Jay & Rachel·2:00 – 3:30pm, at Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Av., Mpls., techniques and skills in close embrace; for registration visit www.tangofuegoclub.com/learntango.
18 - WALTZ CLASS by USA Dance "Project Dance" Sunday lessons start, 1:30-2:30pm by Troy, practice time 2:30-3pm. Pay USA Dance Club at the door.
18 - Tapestry Member Mixer! Socialize with other members 5-6:30pm at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. while enjoying snacks and drinks! NO RSVP necessary.
18 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Jerry O' Hagan Combo, Ricci-Lee Hotz teaches Rumba II at 6pm
18 - ???SWING NIGHT every 3rd Sun, at Mpls Cider Co., 701 SE 9th St, Mpls.,with Beasley's Big Band and singer, Courtney Burton, 5:15p lesson, 6-8p music
18 - NEW! ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA SHUSHETA at Showtime Studio, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville, beg. lesson 6:30pm by Lois, milonga 7-10pm, some swing and salsa sets??, DJ Michael Holcomb will use 16-speaker 4-tower vertical array; treats welcome, $10, easy parking, new wood floor, www.mntango.org
22 - MN State Fair's "Kick off to Summer" event. perform social dancing) on the red barn stage (near Miracle of Birth building) at 5:30-6pm and 7:15-7:45pm with DanceAndEntertainment.com group. (There will not be regular Group Classes at The Croix that night, so all can attend the fair with us!)
22 -SWINGIN’ ON A STAR is at WABASHA ST. CAVES, 215 Wabasha Street S., St Paul., THURSDAY, 7 - 10pm.. Cash bar. Free parking. $15, $10 seniors. Free lesson 6:15.
23 - Honky Tonk Jump at Eagles, Mpls 8pm
24 - Tapestry Dance Ctr., Spring Clean Up Day, 9am-5pm. Donuts and coffee served in morning, lunch midday, to all those who volunteer.
24 - BALLROOM / VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music
25 - Jerry O' Hagan Orchestra with Charmin Michelle at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul, 7-9:30PM, 6:15 lesson, $20
28 - The Percolators at Civic Center Park, New Hope, 7-8:30p.
30 - SALSA/ LATIN DANCE PARTY, a Duende Social, 7pm Bachata Lesson, 8-11:30pm Social Dancing, at 5808R W. 36th St., ST. Louis Pk., enter in back, $15includes lesson,. Advance tickets online, cash at the door.
31 - Longfellow Dance Party, 10am-6pm, at TapestryFolkdance.org, by Zorongo Flamenco, Mactir Irish Dance Academy, and Ballare Teatro - live music, food trucks, lessons, demonstrations, kids' activities in two parking lots on Minnehaha Av. near 38th St.
31 - LINE DANCING by Lilydale and Kickin' Stomp, 6343 County Hwy N, Chippewa Falls, WI,
JUNE
01 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p,Sara Kreps DJ, Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle I at 6pm
06 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY & DINNER by Stardust Dance Club at The Croix, 6pmstardustdancers.info
07 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Tailspin Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
10 - MN Jazz Orchestra at The Croix, 7-10p
13 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 1114 W. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. MN, 7-10pm, lesson 6pm
14 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende in St. Louis Pk. 730 p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music
14 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA by TSoM at Showtime Studio in Roseville
14 - MN BLUES FIESTA in St.. Peter, MN in MN Square Park, 12 noon - 9pm, stpeterambassadors.com
14 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with The Arcades Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
15 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle II at 6pm
21 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Bad Companions Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
21 -ARGENTINE TANGO 5400 MILONGA, mntango.org
21 - Cole Diamond (country singer) at Mainstreet Bar & Grill in Hopkins
27 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE, 80's theme, at The Croix, DanceAndEntertainment.com, 5:30pm, $40/ $50 after June 15.
27 - CANCELED: SOCK HOP at Eagles Club, Mpls.
28 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Johnny No Cash Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
28 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende in St. Louis Pk. 730 p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music
28 -BACK TO THE 80's DANCE PARTY at The Croix, by DanceAndEntertainment.com, 7-10P
29 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, Duayne Wincell teaching III at 6pm
JULY
09 - Beasley's Big Band at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 - 9PM
Lake Harriet Bandshell: 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55409
10-13 TWIN CITIES OPEN Dance Comp 25th Anniversary at Hyatt Regency Downtown Mpls., www.TwinCitiesOpen.com
11- Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.
11 - ROCK MUSIC NIGHT, open 5pm, Headliner: Foreigner 38 Special, Loverboy, www.LakeFrontMusicFest.com in Prior Lake, MN
12 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Down The Road Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
12 - COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT open 5pm, Headliner: Miranda Lambert, Randy Houser, Dillon Carmichael, www.LakeFrontMusicFest.com in Prior Lake, MN
13 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sun.,. 3-7pm with The Coda Band (no vocals) at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
AUGUST
03 - Beasley's Big Band at Como Lakeside Pavilion,6:30 -8PM
07 - Elvis Show by Chris Olson, 679 Main St, Elk River, MN
08 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.
09 - COUNTRY/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Country Doctors Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
16 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Everett Smithson Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
16 - ARG. TANGO Menard's Milonga w/ DJ Bob Barnes. (Save big money! 11% rebate if you stay until the end!) at Triune Hall, 1898 Iglehart, St. Paul, 8:30p-12
23 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Bad Companions Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
SEPTEMBER
SWING DANCE in Hangar
14-20 -National Ballroom Dance Week
19 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., also October 17, November 14, December 19
26 - SHANNON'S SOCK HOP will be in (Shadewald) at Eagles Club, Mpls. instead of in large hall.
NOVEMBER
14-17 -Argentine Tango Instruction by Luciana Valle in St. Paul, details in July from Michael at nomorar@aol.com
26 -THANKSGIVING EVE
26 - SHANNON'S SOCK HOP will be in (Shadewald) at Eagles Club, Mpls. instead of in large hall.
27 - THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY
2026
Feb. 16-23 - COSTA RICA DANCE TRIP, open to all ballroom/ country dancers. See www.danceandentertainment.com.
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SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC:
-occasional SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY with a Band at Dave & Linda Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
-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
~Anoka Riverfront Park, Weds. 6-8pm, 2201 2nd Av.,Anoka, bring chair, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks
~ Apple Valley Kelley Pk.: 630-830p, 6855 Fortino, bring chair, dance on grasswww.cityofapplevalley.org/905/Music-in-Kelley-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/
~Burnsville: in Nicollet Commons Pk., burnsvillemn.gov/events
~ Chanhassen: 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
~Columbia Hts.: Huset Pk. 3965 Jefferson, MusicInThePark ……. Wed., 630-8pm?, grass
~ Coon Rapids: Thur., 7pm, CoonRapidsDam, 9750 Egret Blvd., https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4712, thru Aug. 8 concessions 5:30 -7p,
~ Eagan: 1501 Central Pkwy., https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music#augsept
* Edina: 5-8pm at 50th & France (Nolan Mains, 3945 Market St., park free in two ramps off Market St.)
~ Eden Prairie: www.edenprairie.org/community/events-calendar (Summer Arts and Entertainmnet flyer); at Staring Lake, 14800 Pioneer Tr., bring chair;
https://issuu.com/cityofedenprairie/docs/summer_2024?fr=sZTQ1ODYzMjk5MTQ
~ Edina Centennial Lk., 6:30p, concrete, bring cushion, 7499 France Av.S.; E. side of ramp, www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1491/Centennial-Lakes-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF?bidId=
~ Edina: Fri., 5-8pm at Nolan Plaza at 3945 Market St. off 50th & France, https://www.50thandfrance.com/music-on-the-plaza-2023-2/
~ Excelsior: 7pm Weds., grass, bring chair & sweater, go to Adele's Frozen Custard first, https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2024-concert-lineup.html
* Forest Lake: 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
~ Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts, at Hopkins Downtown Pk on 9th Av.
~ Lake Mtka.: 6-9pm at Lord Fletcher's, 3746 Sunset Dr.,thru Labor Day, https://www.lordfletchers.com/events/
* Lakeville has www.Pan-O-Prog summer fest
* Maple Grove: https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8074/Sounds-of-Summer-2024-schedule-PDF?bidId=, Mon,.& Wed. starting June 24, 2024, 7pm
~ 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....
~Mpls.Parks - https://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MusicMoviesParks_JR.p2NEW.pdf
- Mpls.: AsterCafe patio
~ Minnetonka: Tues., 6:30p, behind City Hall, Mtka. Blvd. & Williston, www.minnetonkamn.gov/our-city/community-events/entertainment-in-the-park'
~ New Brighton: at Veteran’s Pk., 803 Old Hwy.8NW, NewBrightonMN.gov, summer concert series
~ North Branch: 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://ci.oakdale.mn.us/530/Summer-Concert-Series .
~ Osseo: www.discoverosseo.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/music-and-movies-park/ and on Facebook.com
~ Pine City: County Fair in early Aug, has 2 stages of music.
~ Richfield: 6:30-7:30p at Vet. Mem. Pk.,636 E. 66th St.,www.richfieldmn.gov/Entertainmentinthepark or wwwFacebook.com/CityofRichfield
- Rochester, MN: rochestermn.gov for downtown music; rochesterfest.com
* Rosemount: https://rosemountarts.com/artblast
~Roseville: at The Rog (stage in Central Pk.); https://cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog
~ Rush City: music in park on Thur. nights:
~ Shakopee: https://www.shakopeemn.gov/recreation/recreation-facilities/huber-park, 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee, 7-9pm
~ www.stlouispark.org/our-city/summer-concerts -Weds. starts July- Aug., in Wolfe Pk., concrete floor, bring chair
- St. Louis Pk.: Park Tavern has music on patio in July, 5:30-8p on Tue., Wed., Thur.
- www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/calendar
~St. Paul Como Pavilion: https://dockandpaddle.com
~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.: https://www.landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice/
- St. Paul: www.GrandOakOpry.com - Stillwater: The Gasthaus, P.D. Pappy's - pdpappysonline.com
~Wayzata : The Cov and 925 Restaurant have patio music
~ White Bear Lake area: 7VinesVineyard.com: E. Of White Bear Lk. Off Hwy.96
~ White Bear Lake: downtown in June & July, https://marketfestwbl.com/music/
- Wooodbury: www.woodburylakes.com/social
- check all wineries