LYNNE'S  DANCE  NEWS
a list of dancing opportunities
in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM

click on 11 blue boxes below
for each day's info.
(or a black box on a smartphone), 
best to view on a wide screen;  
keep scrolling down)

 SAT., MAY 21  (a 3rd Sat.)

Bring a mask & vax card to some events.

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SAT.  DAYTIME  (evening below)

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DANCE COMP - Go Wild (MN) at Hilton Airport Hotel, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425

 

NEW! ARG. TANGO PRACTICA by TSoM 11am -1pm at Ctr. for Perform.Arts, 3754 Pleasant Av. S. Mpls., free street parking, $6 cash or online: https://py.pl/1GTY1r, $50 for pkg. of 10 at  https://py.pl/2IPCtH, $3 students at  https://py.pl/2IjOGM, prove vax

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ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA  2–3pm at MidTown Global Market, 920 E Lake St,, masks urged, Market customers can PARK FOR FREE IN THE RAMP on 10th St. for one hr. Just show your parking ticket to any vendor, www.mntango.org

 

DAY MUSIC occasionally at: 1. TheNarrowsSaloon.com in Navarre, 2.  Birch's in Long Lake, https://birchsonthelake.com/

3.  FatPantsBrewing.com, Eden Prairie; 4.  lookoutbarandgrill.com

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INTERM. TECHNIQUE CLASS by Paul Botes.at  Chanhassen Rec Center. 3:15-4pm, practice time 4-4:30pm, 612-910-2610,   www.acballroom.com

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DANCE CLASSES at The Croix,  W. of Stillwater - see DanceAndEntertainment.com

 

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Anoka -  see www.AwakenedDance.com

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: see list on MONDAY, VENUES, INSTRUCTORS pages

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​SALSA/  BACHATA/  LATIN CLASSES:

- St. Louis Pk. www.DanceWith Duende.com, 612-805-3516

- Edina: www.DanceWithUsAmerica.com in Southdale Mall - adv. Latin technique 3pm; also kids' classes

- Mpls.: FourSeasonsDance.com, minneamisalsa.com, Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance, dondeboersalsa@gmail.com

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TLC SOUL LINE DANCING - Reggae, Co., R&B, Hip Hop 12:30-2pm at www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.

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FOLK & INTL. DANCING, MODERN DANCE CLASS, etc. - see www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.

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TAP DANCE CLASSES to research:  Keane Sense of Rhythm (top pros Ellen Keane & Cathy Wind)

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SAT. NIGHT, MAY 21 DANCE EVENTS  (day events above)

 

BALLROOM DANCE & FUNDRAISER for Ukraine by USADance-MN at Duende in St.Louis Park; raffle for prizes such as free lessons; bring cash or check for Ukrainian American Comm. Ctr. or UACC, tax deductible. Member Jerry Bursh will generously match donations . Byron Johnson will teach a mambo lesson at 7pm, social dancing 8-11p, $12-7; Suzi 612-382-6224

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BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC PARTY at Ballroom&Latin Dance Club, 1103 Burnsville Pkwy., 1 blk. W. of 35W, 8-10pm, 7pm lesson, $15, every Sat., text Rose 507-990-5167, www.ballroom-club.com 

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ARG. TANGO MILONGA DISCO 70's THEMED with alternative music at 2242 University Av, St. Paul, 9p-12:30a, parking in the back, l$10, door is manned until 11:30pm, show vax card, Bob  651.491.0348

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LIVE MUSIC: Salsa Del Soul 6:30p at  Luce Line Brewing Co.Spring Fest, 4pm Chris Koza, Dan Israel,  https://lucelinebrewing.com/

 

???OUTDOOR VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tom Larson's, 634 Neal Av N., West Lakeland 55082, N.E. of St. Paul, parking-look for green signs, 6:30 lesson basics, then interm. pattern, 7:30-10:30pm dancing on hard floors, main 32'x24',  4 private 12'x12'  (reserv.-  extra $15), prof pest control; bring chair/snacks/ bevs. $15 includes lesson & dance, Tom 612-371-0300

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MPLS. AREA WC & EC SWING LIVE MUSIC to research:

 -Birch's on Long Lake: Swag Band 8-11pm, tickets  on Eventbrite.com 

- Bloomington VFW:, 7-11p every Sat., dance floor for 4 couples, good food, www.facebook.com/bloomingtonvfw/

-:Eagles Club: rock bands in small hall, minneapoliseagles34.org

- ExcelsiorBrew.com:   

- FatPantsBrewing.com: Johntourage, 7 -10pm, dance space, 8335 Crystal View Rd., Eden Prairie

- Hook&Ladder: Belfast Cowboys (WC swing) 6pm,$15+, in big tent, small dance space, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls.,

  thehookmpls.com

- Inn Kahoots in Hamel:  Jon Doe & Oompa Loompas, 930p -130a, 45 Hamel Rd., www.innkahootsbar.com/

- Lookout:  Shag Band  9-11:30p, every Sat., reserve?, 763.424.4365; lookoutbarandgrill.com

- Mainstreet Bar in Hopkins: ​The Express Band, 830p-1230a every Fri., dance floor, 12X15; patio open

- Maxx in Ham Lk.: Good For Gary Band, 9:30p, www.maxxbarandgrill.com/, 17646 Central Av. N.E

- TheNarrowsSaloon.com in Navarre:  Snap, 8p-12a.

- Neisens.com in Savage: Verge ,830p-1230a, every Sat.,has dance space, W. 123rd St

- Richfield VFW:  6715 Lake Shore Dr S., www.facebook.com/vfw5555/

- Route 47 Bar in Fridley:   , 8p-1a, //route47pubngrub.com

- Schramhausbrewery.com in Chaska: Tuxedo Band, 6pm, 3700 Chaska Blvd.,952.500.8085

- ShakopeeBowl.com:  8p-12a every Sat., best to reserve,https://shakopeebowl.com/events

- Umbra:  musicians 7-10p, dance space?, 708 Third St. S., expensive food,reserve, umbrampls.com

- WickedWortBrewing.com: Carl Davis 7:30-11p every Sat.,no official dance space, 4165 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale

- Dusty's: 1319 N.E. Marshall St., Mpls.,612-378-9831, dance space?

​- Eagles Club, Blmgtn.  952-854-3044

- Erte:  www.ertedining.com, 612- 623-4211

- Hopkins VFW: no music listed, 952-938-9916; 100 Shady Oak Rd., floor 8X10

- Schuller's in Gol. Vall., patio soon, 7345 Co. Club Dr, 1 blk. N.of Hwy.55, 763-545-9972, https://schullerstavern.com/

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ST. PAUL AREA WC AND EC SWING LIVE MUSIC to research:

- Forster's in Mahtomedi:  www.forstersdugoutbar.rocks/live-music

- Half Time Rec:  every Sat., details at 651-488-8245

- Hudson, WI and Hugo, MN:  see below

- KJ's Katy Vernon 5:30-8:30pm, Le Percheron & Jeffrey Merrill Quartet:9:30-11:30pm, 408 St. Peter St.,

dance space?,  kjshideaway.com/events

- Mancinis': Midas Touch 830-1130p every Sat. 531 W. 7th St.,www.mancinis.com/#music

- Midway Saloon:  The Fabulous Jackalopes featuring Pretty Lies & Serious Twang, 7-9pm

- Mike's Tav:  472 Snelling Av S, dance space?, www.facebook.com/MikesTavOnTheAve

- MMC: Westside Band, 8-11p, http://minnesotamusiccafe.com/Home/calendar

- Mudd Room:

- Neumann's in No.St. Paul:  8p-12a every Sat,  floor for one couple, 2531 7th Av. E.

- No. St. Paul Legion:, http://americanlegionnorthstpaul.com

- Rosetown Amer. Legion: next Sat. May 28 Mark Stary,  700 W. Co.Rd. C,  651-483-3535, https://rosetownlegion.com/

- Roseville VFW: https://vfwroseville.org/events.htm

- Zephyr Theatre in Stillwater:  601 Main St. N,   https://www.stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org/whats-on/

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SALSA/ LATIN DANCE PARTIES:

1.at www.MedCruiseCafe.com in Burnsville:Orquestra La Clave 10:15pm, $5-10, lesson 10pm, masks recommended??

on dance floor, free parking lot/ ramp, reserve  952-641-6222; every Sat.

2. at Gray's, 327 14th Av.S.E. in Dinkytown, every Sat. DJ Salsa Police,10p-2a, www.facebook.com/loringnightclub

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SALSA / LATIN  MUSIC to research at:

- Azul Nightclub, Mpls: large wooden dance floor

- Conga Bistro: concrete dance floor, www.congalatinbistro.com/ 

- www.DanceWithDuende.com

- La Dona Cervecia: confirm/table reserv - 612-703-7417, by SoUlsa Entertainment 

- Granada Theatre Event Ctr., 3022 Hennepin, lovely space

​- Uptown (Ballentine) VFW:  big floor, https://uptownvfw.com

 

CONCERT: ?? at MedinaEntertainment.com,​ 763-478-6661

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LIVE MUSIC, usually IRISH:

- TheDublinerPub.com​ in St. Paul: 8pm, 2162 Univ. Av. W 2162 Univ. Av. W

- Charlie's:  101 Water St., Stillwater, MN

- Celtic Junction:  836 Prior,  612-722-7000, https://celticjunction.org/

- Others -  irishmusicanddanceassociation.org;  lomamor.org, Facebook.com/TwinCitiesIrishDancing

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ROCK MUSIC in BARS:  look on VENUES page, section 3 of this website and in "StarTribune" Friday Variety section such as: Mainstreet Bar in Hopkins; PalmersBar.net  at 500 Cedar Av.;  First Av. Nightclub in Mpls.

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BELLY DANCE SHOW in Burnsville at meal times, reserve table, 952-641-6222, www.medcruisecafe.com/

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CONTRA, FOLK, FAMILY  DANCING, see www.TapestryFolkdanceDance.org, Mpls.

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??DANCE for ADULTS W/ DISABILITIES at N.E.Rec.Ctr., 1530 Johnson St. N.E.,Mpls.;find website

 

MUSIC outside of Twin Cities - see VENUES page, regional section; examples:

 

EAST BETHEL, MN:  at Route 65 Bar, 18407 Central Av., //route65pubngrub.com

 

HAMEL, MN: Jon Doe & Ooompa Loompa  930p -130a  at  www.innkahootsbar.com/, 45 Hamel Rd.

 

HUDSON, WI: 

1. Ziggy's, 5pm Tim Grady & other Band, 9pm 

2. Willow River Saloon /Carbone's: 8:30,p dance space, facebook.com/WillowRiverSaloon 

3. Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse:  9pm -1am, 1237 WI-35 

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LAKEVILLE,MN choices: 1. 6-9pm,  www.charthouserestaurant.com;   2. Red Fox Tavern;  3. Barley & Vine

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HUGO, MN:  Hugo Amer. Legion, 5383 140th N, facebook.com/AmericanLegionHugoPost 620

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OTSEGO, MN:   9-11p at Rockwoods Bar&Grill,patio open, www.facebook.com/RockwoodsMN

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CHASKA, MN:  Schram Haus Brewery,  3700 Chaska Blvd.

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PRIOR LAKE, MN :  1. Horse & Hunt Club, dance space??, //horseandhunt.com;  2. Mystic Lake Club M stage

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SHAKOPEE, MN: 1.  https:/ShakopeeBowl.com/;  2.  O'Brien's,  338 First Av. E. ; 3. ShakopeeBallroom.com

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ROCHESTER, MN: 1.  BlueMoonBallroom.com  2.  TangoSociety (www.facebook.com/pg/TSORMN/events/);  3. Dahl's

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ST. CLOUD, MN:   stcloudballroomdanceclub.com

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WACONIA. MN:   https://www.parleylakewinery.com/ ,  dance space?

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Check American Legions and VFW halls in small towns

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