LYNNE'S DANCE NEWS
a list of dancing opportunities
in Minneapolis-St. Paul area
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM
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SAT., JUNE 3 (a 1st Sat.)
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SAT. DAYTIME EVENTS (eve. events below):
OUTDOOR MUSIC:
-Lord Fletcher’s on Lake Minnetonka: Nick Hensley & Ken Valdez 3-6pm, 3746 Sunset Dr.
YOGA FOR BALLROOM DANCERS twice a month, 12pm - check calendar at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: see list on MONDAY, VENUES/ STUDIOS, INSTRUCTORS pages hee
ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS - www.Miriam.Lea.Dance; request her e-mails at Miriam.Ziven@gmail.com
ARG. TANGO PRACTICA 11am by TSoM (see mntango.org) at Ctr. for Perform.Arts, 3764 Pleasant Av. S., Mpls.
STRETCHING FOR DANCERS CLASS 3:15pm at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St ; ST. Louis Pk., enter in rear, bring a yoga mat, www.DanceWithDuende.com must pre-register online,
SALSA/ BACHATA/ LATIN CLASSES:
- St. Louis Pk.: 12-3pm, www.DanceWithDuende.com, 5808R W. 36th St ; must pre-register online, 612-805-3516
- Edina: Adv.. Latin Technique at www.DanceWithUsAmerica.com in Southdale Mall - 3-3:45pm; adults & youth
- Mpls. choices: FourSeasonsDance.com, minneamisalsa.com, Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance, other studios, dondeboersalsa@gmail.com
ROD CERAR’S POLKA Spotlight Show filmed occasionally at NW Comm. TV Studios Studio, 6900 Winnetka Ae N, Brooklyn Park. 1 to 4pm, check schedule with Dan & Yvonne Viehman, 763-245-8042
FOLK & INTL. DANCING, MODERN DANCE, ZUMBA, etc. - see calendar at www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.
TAP DANCE: Keane Sense of Rhythm (top pros Ellen Keane & Cathy Wind), St Paul, see www.tapcompany.org
SAT. NIGHT, JUNE 3 DANCE EVENTS (day events above)
BALLROOM / VARIETY MUSIC PARTY by Ballroom & Latin Dance Club at BLOOMINGTON ARTS CTR., 1800 OLD SHAKOPEE RD.,Lesson 6:50p, Party 7:50-9:50p, all are welcome, wwww.ballroom-club.com, Rose - text 507-990-5167.
OUTDOOR MUSIC in Minneapolis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lake-Harriet-Bandshell.pdf:
- Lake Harriet: Belfast Cowboys (WC swing, blues, rock), 7:30p, concrete floor, benches in sun, concessions
ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA later start at 10pm - 1am at FourSeasonsDance.com, by Dave & Gretchen, BYOB, snacks provided; www.mntango.org or TangoSociety of MN on Facebook.com.
MPLS. AREA WC & EC SWING LIVE MUSIC to research:
- Birch’s On Long Lake: 7:30-10:30pm,dancing, details/ reserve at birchsonthelake.com
- Blaine VFW: (763) 757-4540, sgtjohnricevfw.com
- Bloomington Eagles #3208: 8pm, see Facebook.com
- Bloomington VFW: ??, 730-1130p every Sat., dance floor, 952-854-1296, vfw1296mn.us
- Chanhassen Legion: 290 Lake Dr., (952) 934-6677
- Eagles Club, Mpls: rock bands, has a bar & food, eagles34.org
- FatPantsBrewing.com in Eden Prairie: ,7-10p.
- Hamel VFW Post 5903:
- Hook & Ladder: Anniv. Show Daddy Squeeze w/ Trailor Trash & many other musicians, 7-10pm, dance space in tent, tickets: https://thehookmpls.com/event/utc23-trailertrash30/
- Hopkins VFW: 952-938-9916; 100 Shady Oak Rd., floor 8X10
- The Icehouse: dance space upstairs???, 2528 Nicollet
- InnKahoots in Hamel / Plymouth: 930p-130a, every Sat., .innkahootsbar.com/entertainment
- Lookout: 9-11:30p reserve?, dance space?, 763.424.4365; lookoutbarandgrill.com
- Mainstreet Bar in Hopkins:, 9p floor 10X8
- TheNarrowsSaloon.com in Navarre:
- Neisens.com in Savage: 830p-1230a every Sat., has dance space, W. 123rd St
- Richfield VFW: 7-11p; 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.: 8pm, 7345 Co. Club Dr, info at 763-545-9972
- SchoonerTavern.com: Phil Kitzenberg & The Resonators, 8-11:30p every Sat., 2901 27th Av.S., move the tables
- Serum's in Anoka: 213 Jackson St.
- Tuttle's in Hopkins: 7:30pm, good food, on Shady Oak Rd., www.tuttlesbowling.com
- Umbra: 7-10p every Sat., dance space?, 708 Third St. S., expensive food,reserve, umbrampls.com
- WickedWortBrewing.com in Robbinsdale: 730-11p, find a dance space
- Dusty's: 1319 N.E. Marshall St., Mpls.,612-378-9831, dance space?
ST. PAUL AREA WC AND EC SWING LIVE MUSIC to research:
- Forster's in Mahtomedi: www.forstersdugoutbar.rocks/live- or www.facebook.com/
- Half Time Rec: every Sat., details at 651-488-8245
- KJ's: 408 St. Peter St., dance space?, kjshideaway.com
- Mancinis.com: usually Midas Touch,7:30-10:30p, floor 18X6, 651-224-7345
- MetronomeBrewery.com: musicians 5:30-7:30p then 7:30-9:30p, dance floor, no food, can park in Farmers’ Market
- MidwaySaloon.com: 651-645-8472.
- MMC: , 9p-12a, every Sat., www.minnesotamusiccafe.com
- TheMuddRoom.com in Mendota Hts.: 730-1030p, every Sat., dance space
- No. St. Paul Legion: no music listed, big floor,, http://americanlegionnorthstpaul.com
- Rosetown Amer. Legion: 7-10:30pm.,700 Co. Rd. C W.,Roseville,https://rosetownlegion.com/
- Roseville VFW: karaoke,vfwroseville.org/events.htm
- SaksBar.com - jukebox , tiny dance space, 1460 Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Height
- Stillwater: choices: Tilted Tiki; www.RiverSirenBrewing.com, JX Venue
- Hudson, WI and Hugo, MN: see below
SALSA/ BACHATA /LATIN DANCE PARTIES:
- www.MedCruiseCafe.com in Burnsville: a Salsa Band 10:30p, lesson 10:15pm, free parking ramp. Reserve table 952-641-6222, see prices on website.
- FatPants Brewing.com in Eden Prairie; occasionally, so check
- Loring Nightclub, Mpls.: Check for a new location at www.facebook.com/loringnightclub
SALSA / LATIN MUSIC in Mpls. to research at:
- Azul Nightclub: large wooden dance floor
- Conga Bistro.: concrete dance floor, www.congalatinbistro.com/
- La Doña's Cervecia: 612-703-7417
- 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, K-Libre
- Disc Jockeys: DJ One, DJ William, Keri Simonson
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, St. Paul, 612-722-7000, https://celticjunction.org/
- Others - irishmusicanddanceassociation.org; lomamor.org, Facebook.com/TwinCitiesI
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; First Av. Nightclub in Mpls.
BELLY DANCE SHOW in Burnsville at meal times, reserve table, 952-641-6222, www.medcruisecafe.com/
CONTRA, FOLK, FAMILY DANCING in Mpls.- see www.TapestryFolkdance.org
MUSIC outside of Twin Cities - see VENUES page, regional section; examples:
LAKEVILLE,MN: 1. at ChartHouseRestaurant.com; 2. Red FoxTavern; 3. Barley & Vine
EAST BETHEL, MN: 1. Route 65 Bar, 18407 Central Av., //route65pubngrub.com; 2. Smokey's
FOREST LAKE, MN: at Amer. Legion
HAM LAKE, MN: 9:30p at www.maxxbarandgrill.com/
HUDSON, WI:
1. Ziggy's
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/
5. BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY occasionally, so call Tom (612) 371-0300
HUGO, MN: at Amer. Legion: 8pm, 5383 140th N, Facebook.com/AmericanLegionHugoPost 620
OTSEGO, MN: at RockwoodsBar&Grill, www.RockwoodsMN.com, www.facebook.com/
PRIOR LAKE, MN : 1. //horseandhunt.com; 2. Mystic Lake Club M stage; 3. Prior Lk. VFW
ROCHESTER, MN: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.com 2. Tango (www.facebook.com/pg/TSORMN/events/); 3. Dahl's DanceStudio
SHAKOPEE, MN: 1. 8:30-12 at THE BOWL, Facebook.com/Shakopeebowl/events; 2. O'Brien's, 338 First Av. E ; 3. ShakopeeBallroom.com
ST. CLOUD, MN: search for St. Cloud Ballroom Dance club
Check American Legions and VFW halls in small towns

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