LYNNE'S  DANCE  NEWS
a list of dancing opportunities
in Minneapolis-St. Paul area
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM
If urgent, text or call 612-940-4981

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 SAT., OCT. 1 (a 1st Sat.) - 

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SAT.  DAYTIME  (eve. events below)

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DEADLINE to reserve for  BALLROOM DANCE on Oct. 7 .  See www.SuburbanWinterset.com,  Ernie & Jo 952-894-1424

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DEADLINE to register for DEMO ON OCT. 30-- Silver level dancers welcome. at Mall of America,call Yvonne Viehman, need 1) a list of dancer names and each dance style to be performed; 2) song titles and files (MP3 or M4A files to be provided if it is a formation team (pre-approval required). Must sign a waiver. 763.245.7936  or  yvonneviehman@gmail.com

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NEW!   YOGA FOR BALLROOM DANCERS  at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul, 12pm

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ARG. TANGO PRACTICA by TSoM 12-2pm , $6 on 2nd floor at Ctr. for Perform.Arts, 3754 Pleasant Av. S. Mpls.

 

ARG. TANGO WORKSHOPS  in Mpls. by Fred & Gretel at FourSeasonsDance.com, 1-5pm, see BlueMoomBallroom.com

 

OUTDOOR DAY  MUSIC &  FOOD to research:

- Blaine:The Percolators at Oktoberfest, Tom Ryan Park, 10802 Town Sq. Dr.NE, Blaine, 3-5pm, GB Leighton in picnic shelter at 6:00; festivities, food, petting zoo, craft fair in city hall, and Maxx Bar serving alcohol; 612-723-5038

- Watertown, N: Matt & Sarah Band (Great vocals! Fun duo w/ crowd Interaction!) 4-7pm at LuceLineOrchard.com

- Marine-On-St. Croix:  new time  2-6 pm www.brooksidebarandgrill.com, concrete

- Stillwater: ​3-6pm  on P.D Pappy's patio, www.pdpappysonline.com/events

- Taylor's Falls:  at WildMountainWinery.com

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

 

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

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​SALSA/  BACHATA/  LATIN CLASSES:

-  St. Louis Pk. 12-3pm, www.DanceWithDuende.com, 5808R W. 36th St, (road closed to the west, so enter from northeast streets), 5808R W. 36th St ; must pre-register online, 612-805-3516

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

-  Mpls. choices:  FourSeasonsDance.com, minneamisalsa.com, Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance, other studios,     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, 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, OCT. 1 DANCE EVENTS  (day events above)

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BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC PARTY at B&LDC, 1103 Burnsville Pkwy., 8-10p, 7p lesson, $15, every Sat., www.ballroom-club.com, text Rose 507-990-5167

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MAYBE, CHECK LATER:  OUTDOOR VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tom Larson's, 634 Neal Av N., W. Lakeland, (N.E. of St. Paul,) parking-look for green sign, 7:30pm lesson-basics then interm., 8-10:30pm dancing on hard floor 32'x24', $15 lesson & dance, (private 12'x12'  floor - reserv. for $15), pro pest control; bring chair/snack/ bev.,612-371-0300

 

SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY with Steve Clarke & The Working Stiffs at 301 Main St., E. side of river, Mpls.; TCSwing.com

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SWING & VARIETY to Rockin' Hollywoods at MedinaEnterainment.com, 8pm, dance lesson 7pm, $12

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ARG. TANGO MILONGA - www.montan go.org

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

- Blaine VFW:  https://www.sgtjohnricevfw.com/livemusic.html

- Blmgtn. Eagles Club #3208: 8pm-12am at  9152  Old Cedar Av.S.

- Bloomington VFW:30-11p every Sat., dance floor, www.facebook.com/bloomingtonvfw/

- BoomIslandBrewing.com:  7-9p, 5959 Baker Rd., Mtka.

- Chanhassen Legion: 9p-12a at 290 Lake Dr. E., 952-934-6677

- Eagles Club: rock bands; www.minneapoliseagles34.org

- Eden Prairie:7-10p at FatPantsBrewing.com,8335 Crystal View Rd., 952.658.6987

- Hook&Ladder:  www.The HookMpls.com, in tent, small dance space

- Hopkins VFW: 952-938-9916; 100 Shady Oak Rd., floor 8X10

- InnKahoots in Hamel / Plymouth:  930p-130a, every Sat., .innkahootsbar.com/entertainment

- Lookout:  9-11:30p reserve?, 763.424.4365; lookoutbarandgrill.com

- TheNarrowsSaloon.com in Navarre: 

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

- Richfield Amer. Legion: 6315 3rd Ave S.

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

- Route 47 Bar in Fridley:  8pm, //route47pubngrub.com

- Schramhausbrewery.com in Chaska:, 3700 Chaska Blvd.,952.500.8085

- Schuller's in Gol. Vall., patio, 7345 Co. Club Dr,  info. at 763-545-9972

- Serum's in Anoka:  9pm, 213 Jackson St.

- Tuttle's in Hopkins: 7pm on patio  if nice out or inside 8pm, good food, at  www.tuttlesbowling.com/events

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

- WickedWortBrewing.com: 730-11p, no official dance space, 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

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

- Grand Oak Opry:   at  273 Goodhue,St Paul, 7:30pm

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

- Hudson, WI and Hugo, MN:  see below

- KJ's:  5-7p, then 8-11pm jazz, 408 St. Peter St., dance space?,  kjshideaway.com

- Mancinis.com: The Midas Touch, 730-1130p

- Midway Saloon:   7-9pm, 651-645-8472.

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

- Mudd Room in Mendota Hts.: 7:30-10:30p  every Sat., dance space,     Facebook.com/MuddRoom...

- No. St. Paul Legion: band 7:30-11:30 pm, 2678 7th Av. E,  big floor,, http://americanlegionnorthstpaul.com

- Rosetown Amer. Legion:  651-483-3535, https://rosetownlegion.com/

- Roseville VFW:  1145 Woodhill Dr., https://vfwroseville.org/events.htm

- Sak's:   6-9pm, dance space?,  1460 Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights

- Stillwater:  8p-12a  on P.D. Pappy's patio, www.pdpappysonline.com/events,Oct. 1 - last one

- Stillwater:  7pm at Tilted Tiki patio or inside, 324 Main St.,

- Stillwater: 6-9pm at www.riversirenbrewing.com, 225 Main St

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SALSA/ LATIN DANCE PARTIES:

1.at www.MedCruiseCafe.com in Burnsville:  a Salsa Band 10:15pm, lesson 10pm,  free parking lot/ ramp, reserve  952-641-6222; $15 door/$10 advance; every Sat.

2. Loring Nightclub, 327 14th Av.S.E.. Mpls. in Dinkytown, DJ, 10p-2a, every Sat., www.facebook.com/loringnightclub

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SALSA / LATIN  MUSIC to research at:

- Azul Nightclub, Mpls: large wooden dance floor

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

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

- Granada Event Ctr., 3022 Hennepin, lovely space, https://granadampls.com/

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

- Bands: Salsa Del Soul, Salsabrosa, Charanga Tropical, Malamanya, Tropical Zone

- Disc Jockeys: DJ One, DJ William, Keri Simonson

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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 in Mpls.- see www.TapestryFolkdance.org

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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:

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WATERTOWN, MN:  01 - Matt & Sarah Band (Great vocals! Fun duo w/ crowd Interaction!) 4-7pm at LuceLineOrchard.com; bring chair, 5:30-8p thru Oct

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TAYLOR FALLS/ AMELUND, MN:  WildMountainWinery.com

 

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

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EAST BETHEL, MN:  1.  Route 65 Bar, 18407 Central Av., //route65pubngrub.com; 2. Smokey's 

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HAM LAKE, MN:  9:30p at www.maxxbarandgrill.com/ 

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MARINE-ON-ST.CROIX, MN:   2-6 at Brookside Bar & Grill

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HUDSON, WI: 

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

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

3. Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse:  9p -1a at 1237 WI-35

4. Phipps Ctr. 109 Locust S., 7:30–9p, https://thephipps.org/

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

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

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PRIOR LAKE, MN :  1.  //horseandhunt.com;  2. Mystic Lake Club M stage

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SHAKOPEE, MN: 1.   6-10pm on patio at THE BOWL, .Facebook.com/Shakopeebowl/events;   2. O'Brien's, 338 First Av. E ; 3. ShakopeeBallroom.com 

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WACONIA. MN:  at www.parleylakewinery.com

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

 

ST. CLOUD, MN:   stcloudballroomdanceclub.com

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Check American Legions and VFW halls in small towns

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