LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS
a list of dancing opportunities
in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area
by Lynne Schulz,
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FUTURE DANCE & MUSIC EVENTS (not all events are listed yet)
Dance competitions - see or USADance-Minnesota.org
JUNE
18 - CONFIRMED: BALLROOM-VARIETY DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N.,W. edge of Stillwater, 7pm rumba class by Troy $10; 8-10pm variety dancing,$15; Tricia (651) 605-5784
18-20 - CONFIRMED: OUTDOOR CONCERTS of rock 'n roll legends in Burnsville Ice Center parking lot, see ReliefSessions.com, ticketworks.com
18-20 - CONFIRMED: DANCE GETAWAY to Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY,
19 - CONFIRMED: BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by Scott Anderson at BurnsvilleBallroom.com, 7-9pm, $15, must reserve at
20 -CONFIRMED:BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org 7-9:30p, Nelly Sparkman DJ, 6pm teaching American Tango II
23&24 - No dance class or dance party at The Croix
23 - CONFIRMED: ST. CLOUD,MN: band 6:30p at 5-9PM festival in LakeGeorgePk., Downtown; also vendors, artisans, kid’s zone; by St.Cloud Rotary Club; through Aug.
24 - CONFIRMED: Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Crooners in Fridley in big tent, reserve at
25 - CONFIRMED: DANCE SHOWCASE & PARTY at The Croix, W. of Stillwater, 6pm, spectate & social dancing includes 5:30 dinner- $30, performing requires fees, (Lynne Schulz & Jerry Bursh will perform with other dancers/instructors; no masks, attire: 70’s admired, not required; , Tricia (651) 605-5784
25 - CONFIRMED: BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, 8-10p, USADance-MN music, 7pm Amy Hanson teaches Amer.Tango III, masks and signed waiver required
25-27 - CONFIRMED: OUTDOOR CONCERTS folk & rhythm in Central Park, Rosemount, MN; see ReliefSessions.com, ticketworks.com
25 - CONFIRMED BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. using USADance-Minnesota.org music;.7-8pm lesson Amer. tango by Amy Hanson, 8 -10:30pm -dancing, $12 or $10 for USA or Tapestry members.every 4th Fri,
25 - CONFIRMED:Joe Flip on the Patio at Tilted Tiki, Stillwater
25 -St Croix Falls, WI: P Donohue & Prairie All Stars at Overlook Pk., 6:30pm
26 - Rosemount, MN: P Donohue & Prairie All Stars at Central Pk, 8:30pm
26 - CONFIRMED: ARG. TANGO MILONGA at FourSeasonsDance Studio, 8:30-11:30pm, $10, bring appetizer or beverages to share , to honor Sabine Ibes' years of service &, fundraiser for Four Seasons and Flying Pig dance studios
26 - CONFIRMED: BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE at CinemaBallroom.com,5-9pm
27 - ARGENTINE TANGO with Rogue Tango Combo at Grays Restaurant (formerly Loring Bar). $5, see
JULY
01 - CONFIRMED: The Percolators at Bryant Sq. Pk, 31st & Bryant Av.S., Mpls, 6:30-8pm, bring a chair
02 - CONFIRMED: Tim Patrick & Blue Eyes Band will play at Eagles Club, Mpls. and every 1st Fri.
2-4 - CONFIRMED: 4th of July Celebration at Round Lake Park, visit edenprairie.org/4thOfJuly for details.
03 - CONFIRMED: Charanga Tropical at CroonersMN.com in Fridley outside in tent,
04 - INDEPENDENCE DAY
04 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org 7-9:30p, 6pm Lois Donnay DJ, and teaching Bolero I
07- CONFIRMED: New Hope: Brass Menagerie at outdoor N. H. Performance Ctr., 4401 Xylon Av.N. 7-8:30p, free! pre-register if possible- 763-531-5151 or go to webtrac.nhrecexpress.com, “Tickets.”
08 - CONFIRMED: The Percolators at Chanhassen City Center Plaza, 7-8pm
8-11 - CONFIRMED: TWIN CITIES OPEN BALLROOM CHAMPIONSHIPS, see
09 - CONFIRMED: Myra and The Moonshiners at Staring Lk., Eden Prairie, bring chair, edenprairie.org/Calendar
9- CONFIRMED: LAKEFRONT MUSIC FEST ROCK NIGHT in Prior Lake, MN at Mystic Lake outdoors, tickets -
10 - CONFIRMED: LAKEFRONT MUSIC FEST COUNTRY NIGHT in Prior Lake, MN at Mystic Lake outdoors, tickets -
16 - CONFIRMED: The Del Counts Band at MedinaEntertainment.com, $12
17 - CONFIRMED: ISANTI, MN: STREET DANCE, 7pm, band: The Farmer's Daughters
18 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org 7-9:30p, 6pmTim Patrick & Blue Eyes Band, 6pmAmy Hanson teaching Bolero II
23 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org 8-10USA dance music, Amy Hanson teaching Bolero III
23-25 - CONFIRMED: OUTDOOR CONCERTS of blues & souls legends in Burnsville IceCenter parking lot, see ReliefSessions.com, Ticketworks.com
- Mpls. Aquatennial
- MapleGroveDays.org
- MonticelloRiverFest.com
- New Hope: Dukdukdaze.com
- RamseyCountyFair.com
- SiouxFalls JazzFest.com
AUGUST
CONFIRMED: ROCK CONCERTS hosted by Sue McLean will be at Canterbury Park instead of MN Zoo, suemclean.com
01 - CONFIRMED: BUFFALO, MN: Doug Allen Nash & Penny Gilley country music) at Huikko's, 11:30am & 5pm
06 - CONFIRMED: Tim Patrick & Blue Eyes Band will play at Eagles Club, Mpls. and every 1st Fri.
5-7 - CONFIRMED: DETROIT LAKES, MN: WeFest - Kellie Pickler, Blake Shelton, Diercks Bentley, etc., tickets/camping passes at
11 - CONFIRMED: CONCERT: Beach Boys in Waite Park, MN at Ledge Amphitheatre, ticketmaster.com
11 - CONFIRMED: New Hope: Blue Groove (bluegrass) at outdoor N. H. Performance Ctr., 4401 Xylon Av.N. 7-8:30p, free! pre-register if possible- 763-531-5151 or go to webtrac.nhrecexpress.com, “Tickets.”
20-22 - CONFIRMED: OUTDOOR JAZZ CONCERTS at Burnsville Ice Center parking lot, see ReliefSessions.com; Ticketworks.com
26-Sep.6 - MN STATE FAIR in St. Paul - dance to live music all day long at 5+ music stages; make a schedule,
28 - Evening of Seduction at FourSeasonsDance.com, Mpls.
29 - CONFIRMED: JACKSON FAMILY's MUSIC by The R Factor at Bloomington VFW, 311 W. 84th St., 6 – 9 PM, $20+, tickets at www.eventbrite.com
SEPTEMBER
CONFIRMED: ROCK CONCERTS hosted by Sue McLean will be at Canterbury Park instead of MN Zoo, suemclean.com
03 - CONFIRMED: Tim Patrick & Blue Eyes Band will play at Eagles Club, Mpls. every 1st Fri.
3-6 CONFIRMED: OUTDOOR CONCERTS country & Americana n Burnsville IceCenter parking lot, see ReliefSessions.com, Ticketworks.com
7-20 - ARG. TANGO Fabián and Lola from Buenos Aires teaching at the Triune Hall, St. Paul, details at
24-26 - DANCE GETAWAY to Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY, www.StardustDance.com
OCTOBER
01 - CONFIRMED: Tim Patrick & Blue Eyes Band will play at Eagles Club, Mpls. every 1st Fri.
30 -U of MN BALLROOM BLAST in Coffman Union, 300 Washington Av., S.E., Mpls., , Facebook.com
NOVEMBER
05 - CONFIRMED: Tim Patrick & Blue Eyes Band will play at Eagles Club, Mpls. every 1st Fri.
19-21 - DANCE GETAWAY to Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY,
DECEMBER
03 - CONFIRMED: Tim Patrick & Blue Eyes Band will play at Eagles Club, Mpls. every 1st Fri.
MARCH
5&6 - U of MN DANCE FEST at Union Deport, St. Paul,
APRIL
VIENNESE BALL at U of WI - Eau Claire; contact Melanie Brook Weiss -
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OCCASIONAL VARIETY DANCE PARTIES:
1. The Croix, fabulous ballroom, 7pm lesson $10; 8-10pm dancing $10; 30 min. from Mpls. at W. edge of Stillwater, 5880 Omaha Av. N, (next to McDonald's; sign says "The Heights Club;") Tricia (651) 605-5784
2. OUTSIDE at Tom Larson's, 634 Neal Av. N., W. Lakeland, MN 55082 (W. of Stillwater), park - find green signs; 7-10pm or later?,$15 ($25 if band), wood dance floors 32'x24' + 4 private 12'x12' platforms to reserve for extra $15, Tom 612-371-0300; optional: bring snacks/drinks, dance shoes, chair
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