LYNNE’S DANCE NEWS
A list of
DANCING OPPORTUNITIES
in the MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL AREA
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM,
if urgent, text / call 612-940-4981
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SUN., JAN. 26 (a 4th Sun.)
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SUN. DAYTIME EVENTS (eve. events below)
MUSIC & BRUNCH 11am, check at Aster Cafe, Mpls., dance space!???
DANCE CHURCH - .(not on a 1st Sun.), see www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls
JAZZ MUSIC every 1st Sun. 11a-2p Maryann & The Money Makers at Volstead’s Jazz Brunch, 711 W. Lake St, Mpls.
NEW! LINDY HOP CRASH COURSE by Uptown Swing at Center for Performing Arts, 3764 Pleasant, Mpls., 12-4pm with breaks and snacks, no partner or experience needed! $50, Pre-register: https://www.uptownswing.net/sign-up (or come early to sign up)
ARG. TANGO CLASS & PRACTICE in St. Paul, 3pm, see details at mntango.org calendar or www.miriam.lea.dance
???ARG. TANGO CLASS 2-3:30p by Jay & Rachel at Tapestry, see calendar at mntango.org, fuegotangoclub@gmail.com
WEST COAST SWING CLASSES in February by TCRebels.com , 5-7pm at Triune Hall, 1898 Iglehart, St. Paul
FOXTROT (PROJECT DANCE) provided by USADance-MN.org, taught by Kate Bratt at DancersStudio.com, 2477 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 1:30pm , Jan. 5, 12, 19; Feb. 2, 9, 23
HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE LESSONS: at Riverfront Ath. Club. 109 2nd St.; also Dance Parties on Sat. evenings. Pre-registration required., www.MyBallroomDanceStudio.com, Tom Larson (612) 371-0300.
MOSTLY OLDE TYME WALTZ PARTY every 3rd Sun. at TapestryFolkdance.org, 2:30-5 pm, 30-45 min. lesson & time to practice
COUNTRY & VARIETY DANCING 2:30-5:30p Jan. 26 Old Country Boys Band at Eagles Club, Mpls., 25 Av.& 25 St., www.eagles34.com
VARIETY DAY MUSIC to research:
- Bloomington VFW: 3-7PM blues jam 1st & 3rd Sun.; 2nd & 4th Sun. live music; 952-854-1296, www.vfw1296mn.us
- Blaine VFW: free jukebox 3:30pm-close, 1374 109th Av.N.E., www.sgtjohnricevfw.com
- TheCedar.org Mpls.: occasional dancing to intl. music, 416 Cedar Av. S
- CrystalVFW.com: Marcus & Friends 3-5pm, 5222 Bass Lake Rd., (763) 537-9914
- MetronomeBrewery.com: jazz musicians, 4-6pm, 385 Broadway, St. Paul, park in Farmers’ Market
- MMC: minnesotamusicccafe.com
- Neumann's, No.St. Paul: (space for 1 couple to dance??)
- Palmer's Bar, Mpls. Cornbread Harris, age 97, still plays and sings blues
- Richfield VFW: , https://www.facebook.com/vfw5555/
- Tiki Tiki in Stillwater:
IRISH SET DANCING: 3rd Sun., at Eagles Club, Mpls. 2-5 pm live music with a caller, in small hall?, www.eagles34.org
BALBOA, ZUMBA, INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. - see www.TapestryFolkdance.org
BRAZILIAN DANCES: contact Leo Paixao, dancingwithleo@gmail.com, on Facebook.com
FOREST LAKE, MN: 1st Sun. - SENIORS' DANCE PARTY at Forest Lk. VFW 1-4, confirm 651-464-6827.
GLENWOOD, MN: occasionally bands at LakesideBallroom.org 4-7PM, $15, lesson 3PM, no jeans or shorts.
SUN. NIGHT, JAN. 26 EVENTS
NEW! ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA now every Sun. 6:30-10p, 2nd & 4th Sun. Rogue Tango Combo & Hany Matar DJ, $20, at EaglesClub, 2507 E 25th, Mpls. eagles34.org, small hall, 1st & 3rd Sun. only DJ Loisa Donnay, $10
COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at Eagles Club, Mpls.by TC Country Dancers (gayLBT & friends, if polite),6:30pm, 1st Sun.: beg. 2-step lesson; 2nd Sun.: beg. line dance & interm. 2-step, 3rd & 4th Sun.: interm. line dance, www.eagles34.org
DANCEABLE MUSIC in Mpls. area to confirm:
- Schooner: jam session every Sun. 7-10:30p, www.facebook.com/SchoonerTavern/
- Eagles Club, Mpls.: 25th & 25th, 2:30 & 6:30 co. music,in large hall; . in small hall, www.eagles34.org
- Edinborough Indoor Park: Moonlight Serenaders Big Band, 6pm, 7700 York Av S., Edina, find your ow dance space, edinamn.gov
- CoonRapidsVFW.com: free jukebox 6pm-close, 763-421-6260
- DriftwoodCharBar.com: every night, some dance space, 4415 Nicollet Av.
- Icehousempls.com:
- Hook & Ladder: Minnehaha Av. & Lake St., thehookmpls.com
- Mpls. Cider Co.: , 701 SE 9th St, Mpls., (every 3rd Sun.) Beasley's Big Band / Courtney Burton,5:15 PM Lesson, 6- 8PM - music
- UptownVFW.org (J. Ballantine): 2916 Lyndale S., 612-823-6233, park in back
- The Cedar.org, Mpls.: occasional dancing to intl. music, 416 Cedar Av. S.
- Serum's in Anoka: https://serumsanoka.com/bands.html
- Mortimer's: 10pm-2am, 2001 Lyndale Av.S., kitchen open 'til 11pm
DANCEABLE MUSIC in St. Paul area to research:
- Celtic Junction: 836 Prior, 612-722-7000
- CinemaBallroom.com: only on a 4th Sun. , 7-9:30p, lesson 6:15p.
- Como Conservatory, St. Paul, Daddy Squeeze at 4:30-6:30pm, find your own dance space.
- TheDublinerPub.com: every Sun.; Univ. Av. W. & Vandalia St.
- MetronomeBrewery.com: jazz musicians, 4-7pm, 385 Broadway, park in Farmers’ Market
- Roseville VFW: 651-483-5313, rosevillevfw7555@gmail.com
- Cozzie's:: on Hwy.36 west of Stillwater, www.CozziesTavern.com/events /html.
- Turf Club: at 1601 W. Univ. Av.
- Waldmann Brewery : next week Jan. 26 Daddy Squeeze 6pm, https://waldmannbrewery.com/
SWING NIGHT every 3rd Sun. at Minneapolis Cider Co., 701 SE 9th St, Mpls., Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton , 6-8PM , 5:15 PM Lesson
SALSA-LATIN music to research:
- Conga Bistro, 501 East Hennepin Av., east side of river
- "Club Columbus" ??, Luis: 612-990-9432
- Granada: https://granadampls.com/ …
- Icehousempls.com: 2524 NIcollet, Mpls., dance upstairs?,
- see Facebook.com, click on "Dance Events"
BRAZILIAN DANCES: contact Leo Paixao, dancingwithleo@gmail.com, Facebook.com
FOLK, INTL. DANCING at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. with live music and possibly a lesson
ENGLISH COUNTRY CIRCLE DANCING and socializing, 6:30-9p, www.TapestryFolkdance.org , Mpls.
BELLY DANCING SHOW, www.medcruisecafe.com, Burnsville, good food!, 952-641-6222
ROCK MUSIC in bars/ nightclubs - see VENUES page, section 3
DANCING OUTSIDE OF TWIN CITIES - see VENUES page, Regional Section; examples:
OWATONNA, MN: every 3rd Sun. VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Bee Bop Club, 350 Academy St., .nightclub 2-step lesson 2pm, dancing 'til 5pm.
HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS: Riverfront Ath. Club. 109 2nd St., pre-registration required, www.MyBallroomDanceStudio.com, Tom Larson 612 371-0300.
LAKEVILLE, MN: 1. BriannosChartHouseRestaurant.com/, 7-9pm, reserve, optional dinner; 2. Red Fox Tavern
OTSEGO, MN: ??Line Dancing Lessons, 5-7pm with Billie Timmerman of the Back Road Kickers!, get tickets at https://rockwoods.ticketspice.com/line-dancing-with-billie
ROCHESTER, MN: 1. https://www.bluemoonballroom.com/ ; 2. Tango Society of Rochester
DULUTH, MN: 1. Simply Ballroom; 2 www.nordiccenterduluth.org;
CLEAR LAKE, IA: check at Surf Ballroom.com
OLDE-TYME LIVE MUSIC to research:
- Little Falls, MN: Little Falls Ballroom
- Rochester, MN: 1. Senior Ctr., Fred Reed Hall, Potluck, no alcohol, 7-11p, 507-424-6407 and 2. Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave. S.E., 1-5 p.m. ; Mark 507-287-0200
- Amery, WI: Cricket’s Bar & Grill
- Osseo, WI: Palladium Ballroom