LYNNE’S DANCE NEWS
A list of
DANCING OPPORTUNITIES
in the MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL AREA
By Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAILCOM
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2023
DECEMBER
01 - DEADLINE to reserve for BALLROOM DANCE & DINNER by Stardust Dance Club on Dec. 8 at The Croix with KJ Quartet; see Stardustdancers.info
01 - DEADLINE for discount to perform or spectate at SHOWCASE on Dec. 15 at The Croix, see DanceAndEntertainment.com
01 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY w/ Jerry O'Hagan Combo by LA DANZA, 6:30-10:30pm at Stillwater Event Center, ladanzastillwater@hotmail.com, www.Facebook.com/LaDanzaDanceClub
01 - WEST COAST SWING PARTY by TCRebels.com at Duende, St, Louis Pk., MN
1-3 - ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS with Luciana Valle in St. Paul, www.mntango.org
02 - WINTER BALLROOM DANCE PARTY and one in Spring at Coffman Union by U of MN Ballroom Dance Club.
02 - SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSwing.com at 301 Main St. NE, E. Side of river, Mpls.730p lesson, 830p music
03 - WEST COAST SWING CLASSES start by TCRebels.com choice of 1. 6-Count Patterns or 2. Beg. NIghtclub 2-Step; at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., enter in rear off of Yosemite Av.
03 - Daddy Squeeze at Waldmann Brewery, St Paul, 6pm
03 - Maryann & the Money Makers 11a-2p at Volstead’s Jazz Brunch: 711 W Lake St, Mpls., (and every first Sunday of the month)
03 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Sara Kreps DJ, 6pm Tom & Anne LaTourelle teaching Quick-Step I
4&5 -Dmitry Nikishkin , guest coach at Soul Ballroom, reserve your spot, at dance@soulballroom.com
07 - HANUKKAH BEGINS
07 - DEADLINE to reserve for Social Dance Club's party on Dec. 15, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com
08 - BALLROOM DANCE & DINNER for those who reserved by Stardust Dance Club at The Croix , 5880 Omaha Av.N., with KJ Quartet; Stardustdancers.info
08 - WEST COAST SWING HOLIDAY DANCE by MN WC Swing Dance Club at Murzyn Hall , 530 Mill St. NE, Columbia Hts., 7:30-11:30p, mwcsdc.com
09 -BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY by www.CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., St, Louis Pk., 730p lesson, 830-11p DJ music
09 - Newcomer Night ! BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at The Croix by DanceAndEntertainment.com with free mini lessons byTroy: 7pm Intro to Swing,7:20pm Rumba,7:40pm Salsa; 8-10pm open dancing; treats for Troy's birthday!
10 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at ShakopeeBallroom.com, 1-5pm, 1:15-1:45p lesson by ShakeALegDance, hosts Lynette & Randy Mahowald
10 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA with Rogue Tango Combo at FourSeasonsDance.com, Mpls. 1637 Hennepin, enter in alley
14-17 - DANCE SHOW: "Who Brought The Humbug?" at www.TheCowlesTheatre.org in Mpls.
15 - BALLROOM SHOWDASE at The Croix, by DanceAndEntertainment.com, 5pm dinner, 6-10:30p performances & dancing, $40+.
15 - DATE DANCE & GAME NIGHT at The Flying Pig., Mpls.www.TFPstudio.com, 7:30-9p (???also on Dec..16, 7-8:30p)
15 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by Social Dance Club Winter Dance at the Oak Ridge Country Club, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com.
15 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson 6:15
15 - ARGENTINE TANGO HOLIDAY GALA by TSoM with Charles Gorcyznski Quartet at Westminster Presbyt. Church, 1200 S Marquette Av, Downtown Mpls.
food served, join TSoM and watch mntango.org
15 - The Percolators at Crystal VFW, 7-11 pm
16 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by USA Dance-MN.org at Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St Clair Av, St Paul Lesson 7pm bolero, Dance 8-10:30pm, formal attire to be entered in a drawing
16 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE & DINNER PARTY for those who reserved by U of MN Faculty Dance Club, all welcome, bring a partner, theme: "The Snow Ball,"music by KJ Quartet at the North Star Ballroom on Buford St. Paul Student Center.
16 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE at SoulBallroom.com, 4pm, food, student performances, pro show, social dancing
16- LIVE MUSIC at the Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 Hwy 14 East - Rochester, MN 55904, "Lasonya Natividad & the Madison Parrish Ensemble",playing: blues, Pop, Jazz Standards, Details: https://www.bluemoonballroom.com/events
17 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Christmas Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls., 7-9:30p w/ Silver Linings Band, 6pm Nelly Sparkman teaches Quick-Step II.
17 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA with Rogue Tango Combo at Eagles Club, Mpls., 25th & 25th.
17 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Bee Bop Club in Owatonna,, MN.
23 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY by www.CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th ST., St, Louis Pk, 730p lesson, 830-11p DJ music
24 - CHRISTMAS EVE
25 - CHRISTMAS DAY (The Birth of Jesus Christ, God's Son, The Messiah, Our Savior)
25 - NO classes by Scott Anderson
26 - KWANZAA BEGINS
27 - UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., W. of Stillwater off Hwy.96
30 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY on SATURDAY for a New Year celebration at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls., Jerry O' Hagan Combo playing 8-10:30; Nelly Sparkman teaching Quickstep 7pm
31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE (Sunday)
31 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at The Croix by DanceAndEntertainment.com, 7pm NC 2-step lesson, 8-10:30 dancing, DJs Troy &Tricia, $15
31 - SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSwing.com, fun & fancy attire, at Event Center, 301 Main St NE, Mpls., 9pm-12:30am
31 - FOLK DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.
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2024
JANUARY
01 - NEW YEAR'S DAY (Monday)
05 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by wintersetdanceclub.com at new venue Oak Ridge Co. Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd. in Hopkins 55305, Band- Kerry Johnson, Info: Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
05 - WEST COAST SWING PARTY by TCRebels.com at Duende, St, Louis Pk., MN
06 - KELLOGG, MN: LINE DANCING at The Front Porch Bar & Grill, 7-10P
07- BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p 6pm Scott Anderson DJ, & teaching American Tango I
07 - Maryann & the Money Makers 11a-2p at Volstead’s Jazz Brunch: 711 W Lake St, Mpls., (and every 1st Sun. of mo.)
12-14 - THESNOWBALL.COM Dance Competition in Mpls.
19 - Classic Big Band at Bloom. Ev. Ctr.
21 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm Jay Larson teaching Am. Tango II
FEBRUARY
02 -BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by wintersetdanceclub.com at new venue Oak Ridge Co. Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd. in Hopkins 55305, Band- Paula Lammers , Info: Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
02 - WEST COAST SWING PARTY by TCRebels.com at Duende, St, Louis Pk., MN
04 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Lois Donnay DJ, 6pm Keri Simonson teaching Bachata I
09 - Classic Big Band at Bloom. Ev. Ctr.
09 - DANCING WITH THE STARS 2024 TOUR live at Mystic Showroom, Prior Lake, MN, tickets - Ticketmaster.com.
14 - VALENTINE'S DAY
18 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, 6pm Keri Simonson teaching Bachata II
18 - GLENWOOD, MN: BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra at LakesideBallroom.org, 3pm
25 -STARLIGHT CLASSIC DANCE EVENT at Lafayette Club, Co. Rd. 15W on Lake Minnetonka by Scott & Amy Anderson, Igor & Meghan Afonkin -Showcase of fun and elegance at beautiful venue!! www.starlightclassic.com
MARCH
01 - WEST COAST SWING PARTY by TCRebels.com at Duende, St, Louis Pk., MN
2&3 - U DANCE FEST at Union Depot, www.dancefest.com
03 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Amy Hanson DJ, & 6pm teaching Bolero I
17 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm Tom & Anne La Tourelle teaching Bolero II
17 - GLENWOOD, MN: BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE Jerry O’Hagan Combo at LakesideBallroom.org, 3pm
22 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY w/ Paula Lammers & The Silver Linings by LA DANZA, 6:30-10:30pm at Stillwater Event Center, ladanzastillwater@hotmail.com, www.Facebook.com/LaDanzaDanceClub/
31 - EASTER SUNDAY - Jesus, Our Savior, The Messiah rose from the dead.
31 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Kerry Johnson Quartet, 6pm Paul Botes teaching Bolero III
APRIL
?? - VIENNESE BALL at U of WI - Eau Claire; contact Melanie Brook Weiss - WEISSBM@uwec.edu
05- BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by wintersetdanceclub.com at new venue Oak Ridge Co. Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd. in Hopkins 55305, Band- Kerry Johnson, Info: Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
05 - WEST COAST SWING PARTY by TCRebels.com at Duende, St, Louis Pk., MN
07 -BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Sara Kreps DJ, 6pm L & R Mahowald teaching Co. 2- Step I
12 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington. Ev. Ctr.,1114 W. Amer. Blvd., 7-10p, 6:15pm lesson
12 - BALLROOM DINNER & DANCE by STARDUST DANCE CLUB in Mpls. area,, STARDUSTDANCERS.INFO.
12-14 - CONTRA DANCE WEEKEND "CALL OF THE LOON" in Mpls. at TapestryFolkdance.org
19 = SWING DANCE with The Execs Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p
21 - GLENWOOD, MN: BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE Velvet Brass Band at LakesideBallroom.org, 3pm
21 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, Caroline Olson teaching Co. 2-Step II
26 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY w/ KJ Quartet by LA DANZA, 6:30-10:30pm at Stillwater Event Center, ladanzastillwater@hotmail.com, www.Facebook.com/
MAY
03 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by wintersetdanceclub.com at new venue Oak Ridge Co. Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd. in Hopkins 55305, Band- Kerry Johnson, Info: Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
03 - WEST COAST SWING PARTY by TCRebels.com at Duende, St, Louis Pk., MN
05 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Caroline Olson DJ, 6pm Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle I
10- BALLROOM DINNER & DANCE by STARDUST DANCE CLUB in Mpls. area; stardustdancers.info
17 - Classic Big Band at Bloom. Ev. Ctr.
18 - GoWildMplsDancesport.com in Mpls. Probably at Hilton Airport/MOA Hotel check with Donna Edelstein
19 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle II
OTHER MONTHS CONTNUED AT END OF PAGE
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2024 SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC
-occasional OUTDOOR VARIETY DANCE PARTY at 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, professional pest control. Optional: bring chair, snacks, beverages; 612-371-0300
- Anoka: starts later June, Riverfront Park, Music In The Parks, Rockin’ On the Rum, Weds. 6-8pm, anokaminnesota.com
- http://applevalleychamber.chambermaster.com/events, Kelly Pk., 6855 Fortino St.
- Blmgtn. Normandale Lk., also Plaza at 1800 Old Shakopee Rd., cement, bring chair, food trucks, bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks
- Brooklyn Ctr.: 7pm at Amphitheatre in Centennial Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy., bring a chair
- Chanhassen: 6:30-8p at City Ctr. Plaza,www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/park-recreation/community-events/summer-concert-
- Chaska: in Fireman's Pk., Summer Concert Series, Wed. & some Fri. Nights, www.chaskaamn.gov/calendar
- Columbia Hts.: Huset Pk. E. 3965 Jefferson, MusicInThePark ……. Wed., 630-8pm?, grass,
- /www.coonrapidsmn.gov. , Thur., 7pm, Coon Rapids Dam, Egret Blvd.
- www.edenprairie.org/community/events-calendar (Summer Arts and Entertainmnet flyer)
- Edina: Centennial Lk., 7499 France, E. side of parking ramp, concrete, www.edinamn.gov/ Centennial- Lakes -Summer -Entertainment-Calendar; 952-833-9580
- www.cityofforestlake.com/192/Arts-in-the-Park
- Golden Valley Brookview Pk: 7pm bring chair; on Winnetka Av., 1/2 block S. Of Hwy. 55; www.goldenvalleymn.gov/454/Concerts-In-The-Park
- www.hopkinsartscenter.com - Hopkins Downtown Pk on 9th Av.
- Lakeville has www.Pan-O-Prog summer fest
- www.maplegrovemy.com/Sounds of summer ( on Town Green)
- www.MinneapolisParks.org/music & movies
- Minnetonka: Tue.630-8pm at City Hall, Mtka. Blvd. & Williston, www.minnetonkamn.gov/.../Com.../Calendar/Event/2175/
http://www.ci.north-branch.mn.us/residents/parks/concerts_in_the_park.
- New Brighton: at Veteran’s Pk., 803 Old Hwy.8NW, NewBrightonMN.gov, summer concert series
- www.discoverosseo.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/music-and-movies-park/
- 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
- www.cityofroseville.com/ - music at The Rog in Central Pk.
- Shakopee: /visitshakopee.org/rhythm-on-the-rails/ ; https://visitshakopee.org/events/huber-park-performance-and-event-series andt
; www.stlouispark.org/our-city/summer-concerts
- www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/calendar
- 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.: landmarkcenter.org (SummerNights in Rice Park)
- Stillwater: P.D. Pappy's, only open in summer, pdpappysonline.com
- 7VinesVineyard.com: E. Of White Bear Lk. Off Hwy.96
- White Bear Lake: in June - https://marketfestwbl.com/music/
- www.woodburylakes.com/social
- www.GrandOakOpry.com in St. Paul
- AsterCafe, Mpls patio
- check all wineries
OCCASIONALLY, a DANCE PARTY with a BAND at Dave & Linda Beckman’s Backyard Roofed Ballroom, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, MN 55112; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
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2024
JUNE
01 - BBQ & BARN DANCE PARTY w/ recorded ballroom music by LA DANZA, 6:30-10:30pm at The RED BARN, ladanzastillwater@hotmail.com, www.Facebook.com/
07 - BALLROOM DINNER & DANCE BY STARDUST DANCE CLUB IN MPLS. AREA,
07 - WEST COAST SWING PARTY by TCRebels.com at Duende, St, Louis Pk., MN
??- HANGAR SWING DANCE 8pm-12am w/ Roseville Big Band, 6pm open, 7pm lesson, 310 Airport Rd., So. St. Paul, 1940’s/ WWII attire for contest, chilly, concrete floor, food & aircraft tours; by Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing
14 - Classic Big Band at Bloom. Ev. Ctr.
JULY
04 - USA INDEPENDENCE DAY
05 - WEST COAST SWING PARTY by TCRebels.com at Duende, St, Louis Pk., MN
?? - Festival in Chaska
11-14 - TWIN CITIES OPEN DANCE COMP at Hyatt Regency Minneapolis: dancers from all over the country - all ages, all levels, all styles! Plan now to participate either as a competitor or spectator! info. at www.twincitiesopen.com
12 - PRIOR LAKE, MN: Lakefront Music Fest Rock Music Night, www.lakefrontmusicfest.com.
13 - PRIOR LAKE, MN: Lakefront Music Fest Country Night, www.lakefrontmusicfest.com
14-18 - DANCE GETAWAY to Sugar Lake Lodge Resort in Northern Minnesota, DanceAndEntertainment.com
AUGUST