FUTURE EVENTS  (not all are listed)

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Dance Competitions:  see www.USADance.org​

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2023​​

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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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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

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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

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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/

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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

 

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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

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- 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.excelsiorconcerts.com/

- 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

- www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-events/summer-activities-events/music-parks-

- 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

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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

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AUGUST