LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS
a list of dancing opportunities
in Minneapolis-St. Paul area
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM
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FUTURE EVENTS (not all are listed)
Dance Competitions: see www.USADance.org
2023
JUNE
06 - Noteable Singers at Normandale Lake Bandshell, 7–8 p.m., bring chair
07 - Ali & Joe at Stonebrook Golf Club Patio, Shakopee, 6-9pm
07 - Travelin’ Moburys at Centennial Lakes, 7900 France S, amphitheater E. Side of parking ramp, concrete
08 - Kings of Cumbia with Chico Chavez Orchestra, 6:30–9:30p at Normandale Lake Bandshell.
08 - Copper Street Brass at Como Pavilion 7-8:30p, www.dickandpaddle.com
08 - LIVE MUSIC in Burnsville at Nicollet Commons 4-9pm; food, vendors, games; also July 20 & Aug 4, www.Burnsvillemn.gov
08 - Malamanya & other bands at MNZoo.org, Apple Valley, MN, dance space? every Thur. Thru Sep.14
09 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at new SoulBallroom.com, 76 Nathan Ln.N, Plymouth by Scott Anderson, 730-930p
09 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson 6:15
09 - Salsa Del Soul at Granada Theatre, Mpls. 930p-12a, $20+ tax
09- Everett Smithson Band at Como Pavilion 7-9pm, www.dockandpaddle.com
09 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by Stardust Dance Club at St. Croix Event Ctr., (The Croix),Social time 6pm, Dinner 6:45p ,Dance 7-10:30p to Rod Cerar Band , RSVP and questions to Val - valarana@usfamily.net
10 -BBQ & BARN DANCE-BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by LA DANZA, 6:30-10:30pm at The RED BARN, ladanzastillwater@hotmail.com, www.Facebook.com
10 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA OUTDOORS, by TSoM, 5 to 8:30pm, Riverfront Reg. Park, Pavilion #1, 5100 E River Rd, Fridley, MN, DJ Lois, potluck food, picnic tables, concrete floor
10 - ARGENTINE TANGO Susana Miller will return to Chicago and will have workshops on Sun., June 11 for interm. to advance dancers at Interclub Academy of Dance, 7350 N. Milwaukee, Niles, Il 60174. ;limited enrollment. We will attempt to balance the enrollment, so please email us at chicagomilonguero@gmail.com prior to your registering for the weekend. Susana will also be available for private lessons.
10 - McNordiques at Scandifest, Duluth
10-13 - SEATTLE, WA: ARGENTINE TANGO SHOW 7 DANCING -Otros Aires Seattle Experience at Club Sur, 2901 1st Av.S., /www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G_rTOEbGc0, www.otrosaires.com/gallery?pgid=j8a2ivy5-9c396dd2-fe58-4a28-ad7c-64dfbd9b4206
Michelle Badion 206-334-7496, michelle@michellebadion.com, www.michellebadion.com
11 - Como Pops Ensemble at Como Pavilion, 3-4:30p
13-16 - Twin Cities Open.com Dance Comp in Mpls.
14 -Capri Big Band at Centennial Lakes, 7499 France S, amphitheater E. Side of parking ramp, concrete.
15 - Maygen & The Birdwatcher (country, bluegrass, folk, blues), 7-8pm, Hopkins Dwntwn. Pk, 40 S. 9th St., bring chair.
15-17 - DISCOVER DANCE SERIES 7–9 p.m. Discover local dance companies at Schneider Theater., Bloomington., MN
15 - Intl. Reggae All-Stars, 6:30–9:30 p.m.at Normandale Lake Bandshell.
15 -SALSA CRUISE w/ dinner: :6-9pm Tricia Schwiez & Troy Lerum are teaching Salsa lessons with Salsa del Soul band on the St. Croix River boat cruise! Buy your tickets now at event rite.com
16 - Salsa del Soul at Kelley Park, 6:30- 9PM, concessions; http://applevalleychamber.chambermaster.com/.../music-in...
17 - Salsa Del Soul at Fridley ‘49er Days, 4- 6:30 PM In Commons Park ,with salsa lesson by René Thompson,
https://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/766/Fridley-49er-Days
17- COUNTRY DOCTORS Band, 2pm at Dave Beckman’s Backyard Ballroom, 8239 Long Lake RdMoundsview, MN 55112; 612-242-4272
17 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by USADance-MN.org at CinemaBallroom.com, 1560 St Clair, St Paul, 7pm Viennese waltz lesson.
8-10:30pm Dancing; wear plaid to be entered in a drawing
17 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul -Theme: “Summer In Outer Space”
18 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Paula Lammers & Silver Linings, Caroline teaches 3-Step-Swing II
18 - Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, increase - $15 door/$10 advance for Salsa Saturdays. To pay $10, pay online at https://checkout.square.site/buy/VSJTO5JX5NWBVPI6XUO65ZDC) until 5p each Sat. Diners who show the host a receipt of entree will receive $5 back. (also present the ticket for paid cover.)
19 - SWING NIGHT with Beasley’s Big Band at Mpls Cider Co.Patio, 701 SE 9th ST., big dance space
20 - OUTDOOR MUSIC: Classic Big Band 7pm at Osseo Boerboom Park, Central Av., Osseo, MN; bring chair
21 - Trailer Trash (old rock n’ roll/ swing) at Bloomington VFW, 3rd Weds of mo.
22 - DANCING on riverboat on St. Croix River, see www.DanceAndEntertainment.com
22 - Winona Jazz Collective in Hopkins Pk, 40 S. 9th St., 7-8pm, bring chair, dance on concrete.
22 - Nur-D and Malamanya In Mears Park, 6 – 9:30 PM
23 - Alex Rossi Band 6:30-9pm in Kelley Park, 6855 Fortino St, Apple Valley, http://applevalleychamber.chambermaster.com/events
23 - Salsa del Soul Sextet with Frank Rivery at Rosemount Central Park, 7-8:30!
https://patch.com/.../5f01512c-11fa-4307.../salsa-del-soul
24 - Salsa Del Soul at TC Jazz Fest , Mears Park, 5th St. Stage, St. Paul, 3-4pm
24 - Salsa Del Soul at www.medcruisecafe.com, 10:15pm, reserve!
25 - Dance - perform at Afton Strawberry Fest at Town Sq. Park on stage 10-10:45am, rsvp to Tricia (651) 605-5784
25 - Swamp Poppas 3pm at Dave Beckman’s Backyard Ballroom
28 - Salsa Del Soul in Anoka at Riverfront Memorial Park, https://allevents.in/.../www.../640/Music-in-the-Parks
29 - THANK YOU LUNCHEON donors & volunteers of DancingClassrooms program, see www.HeartofDance.org
29 - Daddy Squeeze & Elizabeth at Como Pavilion,7pm
29 - Church of Cash (country) at Staring Lake 7-8:30p
29 - Salsa Del Soul in White Bear Lake, 6-9pm, https://marketfestwbl.com/music/
30 - SUMMER DINNER & DANCE SHOWCASE at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., 5pm dinner, 6-10p performances, social dancing, see DAnceAndEntertainment.com, discount by June 16.
30 - 4th of July Hometown Celebration | Strike Up the Band: A Military Salute,6:30-8:30p at staring Lake, Eden Pr.
30 - Michael Monroe in Kelley Park, 630-9
SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC
-OUTDOOR VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tom Larson’s, 634 Neal Av.N., W. Lakeland, N.E. Of St. Paul, park at green sign, lesson 6:30, dancing 7-10:30pm 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: At Riverfront Park, https://allevents.in/.../www.../640/Music-in-the-Parks
- 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, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy., bring a chair
- www.brooklynpark.org/concerts-at-the-farm/ and https://www.facebook.com/BPRecreationandParks/music
- Chanhassen: 6:30-8p at City Ctr. Plaza,www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/park-recreation/community-events/summer-concert-
- Chaska: in Fireman's Pk., www.chaksamn.gov/calendar
- /www.coonrapidsmn.gov/1309/Summer-Concert-Series
- www.edenprairie.org/community/events-calendar
- Edina: Centennial Lk., 7499 France, E. side of parking ramp, cement, www.edinamn.gov/, 952-833-9580
- www.cityofforestlake.com/192/Arts-in-the-Park
- www.goldenvalleymn.gov/454/Concerts-In-The-Park
- www.hopkinsartscenter.com - Hopkins Downtown Pk on 9th Av.
- www.MinneapolisParks.org/music & movies
- www.discoverosseo.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/music-and-movies-park/
- Richfield: 6:30p at Vet. Mem. Pk.,636 E. 66th St.,ww.richfieldmn.gov/departments/parks_and_recreation/facilities/band_shell
- Rochester, MN: rochestermn.gov for downtown music
- Shakopee: /visitshakopee.org/rhythm-on-the-rails/ ; https://visitshakopee.org/events/huber-park-performance-and-event-series
; www.stlouispark.org/our-city/summer-concerts
- www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/calendar
- 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
JULY
NO Project Dance classes by USADance-MN in July, resumes on Aug.6
02 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Sara Kreps DJ, 6pm Keri Simonson teaches Salsa I
03 - Sparklefest at Round Lake, Eden Pr.
04 - 4th of July Hometown Celebration | Food, Live Music and Fireworks!,3-10:30 p.m.
06 - Salsa Del Soul Band at Hopkins Pk, 40 S. 9th St., 7-8pm, bring chair, dance on concrete
07 - Dakota Valley Symphony plays movie music in Kelley Pk.,630-9p
12 - Steve Clarke & Working Stiffs at Blmgtn 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., 5-8pm
13 - Honeybutter Trio (pop, smooth jazz) 7-8pm at Hopkins Pk., 40 S. 9th St., bring chair, dance on concrete
13-16 - TWIN CITIES OPEN COMP in Mpls., www.TwinCitiesOpen.com
14 - MOSTLY SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson 6:15
14 - Lori Dokken sings in Kelley Park, 630-9
14&15 - PRIOR LAKE MN: LAKEFRONTMUSICFEST.com, rock and country music by natl. artists outdoors in Prior Lake, MN
15 - THE ARCADES AT 2.00 at Dave Beckman’s Backyard Ballroom
15 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by www.USADance-MN.org at AwakenedDance.com in the Rising Phoenix Studio, 440 Bunker Lk.Rd., Anoka MN, 7pm salsa lesson by Jennelle Donnay, 8-10:30pm dancing, $7-15, attire: wear red, white, and blue to be entered in a drawing
16 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm Keri S. teaches Salsa I
16 - DANCING on a parade float at Stillwater, MN Lumberjack Days, rsvp to Tricia (651) 605-5784
18 - Jazz On The Prairie at Normandale Lk., 7-8p
19 - Paul Holland Blues Band at Blmgtn. 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., 5-8pm
19 - Sawyer’s Dream Duo at Wolfe Pk., 7pm
21 - Hitchville in Kelley Park 630-9p
20 - Carolyne Naomi (afrobeats, soul, R&B, reggae, gospel), 7-8pm at Hopkins Pk., 40 S. 9th st., bring chair, dance on concrete
27 - Hopkins Westwind Concert Band 7-8pm at Hopkins Pk., 40 S. 9th St., bring chair, dance on concrete
28-30 - WEST COAST SWING WEEKEND in St.Paul - Swingesota Summer Spectacular, www.Swingesota.com
28 - J.D. Steele & Macphail Comm. Youth Choir in Kelley Pk.
29 - BAD COMPANIONS BAND 2.00 At Dave Beckman’s Backyard Ballroom
30 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Jerry O'Hagan Combo, 6pm Keri teaching Salsa III
AUGUST
PINE CITY, MN: OUTDOOR MUSIC in park, www.pinecountyfair.com/live-entertainment/ and PineCityRodeo.org
03 - Cole Diamond (vintage rock n’ roll / country) 7-8pm at Hopkins Pk., 40 S. 9th st., bring chair, dance on concrete
04 - Power of Ten in Kelley Park
06 - Project Dance - Waltz Series starts by Troy Lerum at The Croix,5880 Omaha Av N, W. Of Stillwater off Hwy.36, 1:30-3pm,also Aug. 13, 20, 27; Members $5; Non $10
06 - BALLROOM PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.; 7-9:30p Shane Meuwissen DJ, 6pm Ricci Hotz from Denver teaches Cha-Cha
10 - Power of Ten Band at Hopkins Park, 7pm, on 9th St., bring chair
11 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson 6:15
11 - Riverside All-Stars in Kelley Park (last concert )
17 - Elska (original listening songs) at Hopkins Pk., 40 S. 9th St., bring chair, dance on concrete
19 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by USADance-MN.com at Costa Rica Ballroom, 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 7pm Samba lesson
8-10:30pm dancing, $7-15; attire: wear athletic wear to be entered in a drawing
20 - THE RIVERSIDE RAMBLERS at 3pm in Dave Beckman’s Backyard Ballroom
20 - BALLROOM PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls., 7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, 6pm Ricci Hotz teaching Cha-Cha
20 - CLEAR LAKE, IA: BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra featuring Charmin Michelle on vocals at Surf Ballroom.com. Doors open 5:30p, music 6-9PM,$15
26 - THE DAMNED RIVER BAND 3pm at Dave Beckman’s Backyard Ballroom
SEPTEMBER
ARGENTINE TANGO TRIP to Buenos Aires - .www.Miriam.lea.dance
02- SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY with Classic Big Band 8:30-12, at Ukrainian Ctr., 301 On Main NE, Mpls.$15, by TCSwing.com
03 - NO Project Dance class, resumes on Sep. 10
03 - BALLROOM PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p, 6pm Lois Donnay DJ and teaches Argentine Tango
08 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson 6:15
10 - WALTZ CLASS for PROJECT DANCE by Troy Lerum, 1:30-2:30pm, also Sep.17,24 at The Croix,5880 Omaha Av N, W. Of Stillwater, MN 55082
16 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by USA Dance-MN.org at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av N, Stillwater, lesson 7pm Waltz by Troy Lerum; Dance 8-10:30pm: wear animal print to be entered in a drawing
17 - BALLROOM PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm Lois Donnay teaches Argentine Tango
22 - Mpls. Cider Co.: Swing Night with Beasley's Big Band and Courtney Burton 7-10pm, dance lesson 6:15p, $10, 701 SE 9th St., dance space/ can rent, also pickleball courts, www.minneapoliscider.co
23 - 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/
OCTOBER
01 - BALLROOM PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p, 6pm Caroline DJ and teaches West Coast Swing
13 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson 6:15
15 - BALLROOM music PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, 6pm Caroline Olson teaches WCS
21 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by USA Dance - MN at Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St Clair Av, St Paul, Lesson 7pm Amer.tango;
Dance: 8-10:30pm, wear orange and black to be entered in a drawing
22 - BALLROOM DANCE DEMO at Mall of America East Rotunda, for interm. Silver level dancers, to perform, www.USADance-MN.org 1pm
29 - MN BALLROOM BLAST, 9am-10pm,(Host: U OF MN, in Coffman Memorial Bldg., 300 Washington Av.S.E. ), mnballroomblast.com
29 - BALLROOM PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Jerry O' Hagan Combo, 6pm Caroline Olson teaching WC Swing
NOVEMBER
03 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY w/ KJ Quartet by LA DANZA, 6:30-10:30pm at Stillwater Event Center, ladanzastillwater@hotmail.com, www.Facebook.com/
10 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson 6:15p
18 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org at Costa Rica Ballroom, 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins; Lesson 7pm hustle,
Dance 8-10:30pm; wear camouflage to be entered in a drawing
Nov.& Dec. -ARGENTINE TANGO TRIP to Buenos Aires with Lois Donnay, see mndance.com
DECEMBER
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
15 - SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, free lesson 6:15
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
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2024
JANUARY - THESNOWBALLCOMP.COM Dance Competition in Mpls.
MARCH
2&3 - U DANCE FEST at Union Depot, www.dance fest.com
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/
APRIL
?? - VIENNESE BALL at U of WI - Eau Claire; contact Melanie Brook Weiss - WEISSBM@uwec.edu
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
GoWildMplsDancesport.com in Mpls. Probably at Hilton Airport/MOA Hotel check with Donna Edelstein
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/
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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