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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Dance Competitions: see www.USADance.org
2024
DECEMBER
08 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Shakopee Ballroom, 1-5 pm. $15 includes 1:15p Country 2-Step lesson, 1:45-5pm DJ Skip's music; by ShakeALegDance
08 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA with Rogue Tango Combo playing 630-930p, DJ music 'til 10, at Eagles Club, Mpls. eagles34.org
11 - Ali Gray & Country Jamboree Band at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., W. of Stillwater off Hwy. 36
12 - ARGENTINE TANGO BEG. CLASS 6:30 7:40pm at Del Sur Empanadas, 14725 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, $20, o experience needed, Register at www.miriam.lea.dance
13 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington. Event. Ctr., lesson 6:45p, music 7:30-10:30, big dance floor
13 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE at The Croix, 5pm. dinner option, see DanceAndEntertainment.com
13 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins., wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
13 - Hank Thunander's Variety Band 6-8:30p at RosetownLegiob.com, Roseville
14 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, ST. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:30p DJ music
14 - BALLLROOM DANCE "CANDYLAND" SHOWCASE with (a Grinch!) and DINNER and DANCINGat SoulBallroom.com,76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, MN, 12 noon to eve.
14 - BALLROOM DANCE & DINNER by U of MN Faculty Dance Club at North Star Ballroom, St. Paul, KJ Quartet, ,6:15 pm Social Hour,Dance Lessons, 7pm Buffet Dinner, 7:30-10:30 dancing, must reserve by Dec. 4, Dave daveyarusso@gmail.com, http://sites.google.com/site/facultydanceclub/Home
15 - BALLROOM MUSIC HOLIDAY PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, 7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, 6pm Keri Simonson teaching Salsa II
15 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA with Rogue Tango Combo playing 630-930p, DJ music 'til 10, at Eagles Club, Mpls. eagles34.org
15 - NEW! SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6- 8PM - Band Plays
now every 3rd Sun.
16 - TOYS FOR TOTS showcase & dance party Toys for Tots Showcase! feat. 1 song of each style of dance, about 20 , plus Performance Teams). Donate Toys = Free Admission! Everyone is limited to 1 dance with their Instructor, unlimited times with your own partner). no fee IF you are also dancing in Holiday Showcase.on Dec. 13, otherwise, regular fees would apply. Please send your top 4 dances in order of preference to Tricia@DanceAndEntertainment.com
16 - Dinner and Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Tr., Lakeville MN 55044 with Courtney Burton Music 6:30-8:30p social & seing dancing
19 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB - dinner & dancing to band, also May 16 at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692
20 - SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSwing.com at Mall of America, 6:30-8:30 (Huntington Bank Rotunda), free lesson, free dancing!
20 - Swingin' On A Star Band at Eagles34.org, Mpls.
20 - Brio Brass at RosetownLegion.com, Roseville, 7-9p
21 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org at CinemaBallroom.com, St Paul, 7pm lesson by Dustin; dancing 8-10:30p , theme: Viennese Waltz
22 - Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul, 7-9:30p , 6:15 rumba lesson
22 - CHRISTMAS VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 6P lesson, 7-9pm dancing to Tricia's DJ music, treats welcome, see DanceAndEntertainment.com
22 - Honky Tonk Jump at Eagles Club, 25th & 25th,Mpls.., 8pm, eagles34.org
22 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA with Rogue Tango Combo playing 630-930p, DJ music 'til 10, at Eagles Club, Mpls. eagles34.org
24-31-CLOSED: AwakenedDance.com in Anoka
24 - CHRISTMAS EVE
24 - SchoonerTavern.com clo, Mpls.sing 5pm.
25 - CHRISTMAS DAY & HANUKKAH begins (8 days)
25 - SchoonerTavern.com, Mpls. open 3pm-12am
27 - SOCK HOP at Eagles34.org, Mpls. every 4th Fri.
28 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St.. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:30p DJ music
28 - ARG. TANGO PEACE, LOVE & TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons,1637 Hennepin, Mpls. 9p -1a, free, 70's attire, celebrate Sandra Uri's milestone birthday, NO gifts please.
29 - Jerry O'Hagan Combo for a NEW YEAR'S DANCE at Tapestry Ctr., 3748 Minnehaha Av., Mpls.7-9:30PM (6:15 Keri Simonson teaching Salsa III) $20, www.tapestryfolkdance.org/
29 - Jeffry Becker and The Gentlemen (alternative, originals, rock, new vinyl lp release, joyful, inspiring) 8p – 12a at EaglesClub,Mpls. small hall, Cover: $10,
NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE PARTIES:
31 - BALLROOM MUSIC by AwakenedDance.com in Anoka, 8p-12p, $20
31 - BALLROOM MUSIC BASH at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul, 8p-12:15a
31 - VARIETY MUSIC PARTY at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av. N., W. of Stillwater,MN, DanceAndEntertainment.com
31 - VARIETY MUSIC PARTY at King's Ranch, Ramsey, MN
31 - Hank Thunander's Variety Band, 11:30am-4pm, at RosetownLegion.com, Roseville
31 - Backyard Band at RosetownLegion.com, Roseville, 7-11p
31 - Back Alley Band at SchoonerTavern.com, Mpls.,8pm
31 - Flash Mob rock band at MainstreetBar.com, Hopkins, 8:30, $15 :
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2025
JANUARY
01 - NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY
03 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins., wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
04 - SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSWING.com, at 301 Main NE, Mpls., E. side of river, 7:30p lesson, 8:30p-12a dancing
04 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA at FourSeasons, confirm at mnango.org calendar
04 - CAJUN DANCING - New Riverside Ramblers at EaglesClub, Mpls, eagles34.org
05 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p, 6pm Scott Anderson DJ and teaching ChaCha I
10 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.
11 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, ST. Louis Pk., 7:30 lesson, 8:30-10:30p DJ music
11 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA by TSoM (Tango Society of MN); details at mntango.org calendar
18 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org 7pm lesson, dancing 8-10:30p
18 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - seee calendar at MNTANGO.ORG
19 - BALLROOM MUSIC HOLIDAY PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Jerry O'Hagan Combo, 6pm Monica Mohn teaching ChaCha II
19 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun.
25 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:30p DJ music
25 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
24-26- SNOWALL DANCE COMP in Mpls
31 - Doug Haining & TC7 at EaglesClub, 25th & 25th, Mpls., eagles34.org, 7pm Kian Movement FREE exercise dance session with $10 admission, 8-10:30p to Live Music
FEBRUARY
01 - SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSWING.com, at 301 Main NE, Mpls., E. side of river, 7:30p lesson, 8:30p-12a dancing
01 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
02 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, 7-9:30 , 6pm Lois Donnay DJ and teaces Argentine Tango I
07 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins., wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
08 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, ST. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:30p DJ music
08 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
08 - The Percolators at Richfield VFW, 6:30-9:30
14 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.
15 - U of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr., KJ Quartet
15 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
16 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY with Silver Linings Band 7-9:30p , Lois Donnay teaches Argentine Tango II at 6pm
16 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun.
22 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, ST. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:30p DJ music
22 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
23 - STARLIGHT CLASSIC Dance Event at Lafayette Club by Anderson/Afonkin pros
MARCH
01- SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSWING.com, 301 Main NE, Mpls., E. side of river, 7:30p lesson, 8:30p-12a dancing
01 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
02 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, 7-9:30 , 6pmShane Meuwissen DJ, Bonnie & Chris teaching West Coast Swing I
08 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, ST. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:30p DJ music
08 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
15 - U of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr., KJ Quartet
15 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
16 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, 7-9:30 , 6pmJerry O'Combo, Bonnie & Chris teaching West Coast Swing II
16 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun.
22 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by CafeBailar.com at Duende, ST. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:30p DJ music
28-30 - USA Dance National Ballroom Championships
29 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA - SEE CALENDAR AT MNTANGO.ORG
30 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, 7-9:30 , 6pmHot Toddies, Bonnie & Chris teaching West Coast Swing III
APRIL
04 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins., wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
11-13- Call of the Loon Contra Dance Weekend, at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.
15 - RESERVE for May 16 SOCIAL DANCE CLUB dinner & dancing/ band at club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692.
26 - U of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr., Rod Cerar Band
MAY
02 - SuburbanWinterset Dance Club party with Rod Cerar Band itersetdanceclub.com
09 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.
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
JUNE
13 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.
JULY
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 - COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT open 5pm, Headliner: Miranda Lambert, Randy Houser, Dillon Carmichael, www.LakeFrontMusicFest.com in Prior Lake, MN
AUGUST
08 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.
SEPTEMBER
SWING DANCE in Hangar
19 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., also October 17, November 14, December 19
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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