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

THURSDAY,  Dec.  2 (a 1st Thur.)  

Please scroll down to the end of page. 

Best to bring a mask and vaccination card. 

ATTENTION:The word "CONFIRMED" will no longer be used. If music/ other details are given for a venue, then 95% probability the event is happening. If driving a long distance, maybe call to confirm.

 

DAY DANCE CLASSES at The Flying Pig,  4200 E. 54th St Mpls., 55417, see  www.tfpstudio.com

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DAY BALLROOM CLASSES at Char's Studio, Golden Vall., www.chartorkelson.com,  612.709.6399

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DAY BALLROOM & OLDE-TYME DANCE PARTY: live trio, 1-3:30p, Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., St. Louis Pk, 952-928-6444, see https://slpcommunityed.com/seniors/ 

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASS, 8pm, must bring a partner tonight - get personal help, no rotating, by Scott Anderson & Amy Hanson at BurnsvilleBallroom.com in B'ville Ctr. next to Applebee's

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GOLD LEVEL  BALLROOM CLASS 7pm (get permission first) at www.DancersStudio.com, 99 N. Snelling Av.,St. Paul,  651-641-0777

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASS at Riverwind Comm. Bldg., 2701 Northdale Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, by Kings Ranch, a Christian singles' group, thru Dec. 16, 7pm warm-up/practice; 7:15 class, 8:30 open dancing;  .https://www.meetup.com/THE-ORIGINAL-KINGS-RANCH-CONNECTION/events

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. area: see list of studios on MONDAY page or VENUES page

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BALLROOM CLASSES in St. Paul area:  DanceAndEntertainment.com, CinemaBallroom.com, Arthur Murray, Fred Astaire

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​INTL. STANDARD-STYLE DANCE CLASS - www.scottadance.com, Edgar D'Almeida dalmeidaedgar@gmail.com, Jeff Nehrbass, www.CinemaBallroom.com

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BALLROOM CLASSES to research:

- by Igor & Meghan Afonkin, see http://thestudiodanceclub.com/; i.m.dancesport@gmail.com

- ://dancewithmeusa.com/live/, later on YouTube.com/ 

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COUNTRY LIVE MUSIC choices :

1. MN Horse&Hunt Club: every Thur.7-11p in Prior Lake, MN, 2920 E. 220 St., 952-447-2272

2. Eagles Club:  3rd Thurs., 7:30–10:30p, in large hall, $10, show vax card, minneapoliseagles34.org

3. Lookout in Maple Grove: No music Nov.25,7-10pm, https://www.lookoutbarandgrill.com/

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ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES  will move back to 3142 First Av. , Mpls. for the winter by Lois: 630p beginners, 730p interm., 830p adv.; show vax card; mndance.com

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SWING & LINDY HOP DANCE,  a Big Band at WABASHA CAVES, St. Paul, lessons 6:30pm, dancing 7-10pm, $10, WabashaStreetCaves.com

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EAST COAST SWING-LINDY HOP-CHARLESTON by www.TCSwing.com at 301 Main St. N.E., Mpls. on E. riverbank, Dance Party 10 pm, EC swing class 7p, Lindy Hop 8:15p

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MPLS. AREA  LIVE MUSIC (not hard rock) to research:

- Bloomington VFW:  band 5-9pm, every Thur., 311 W. 84th St., small dance floor

- Eagles Club: karaoke in bar 8pm ;   www.minneapoliseagles34.orgr

- Hotel Landing in Wayzata:  6-9pm, reserve, unofficial dance space for one couple, every Thur., www.ninetwentyfive.com

- Hook & Ladder:  3010 Minnehaha Av., http://thehookmpls.com

- Icehouse: no dance space,  www.icehousempls.com/

- LookoutBarandGrill.com in Maple Grove:   7-10p

- Route 47 Bar in Fridley:  open mic jam 7-10p, every Thur. see http://route47pubngrub.com/

- SavageAmericanLegion.com: 

- ShakopeeBowl.com:  

- Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale:   7-10p, 4165 W. Broadway Av., www.wickedwortbrewingco.com

- Umbra:  6:30-8:30, every Thur., 708 Third St. S., Mpls., expensive food, dance space?, https://umbrampls.com/  

- Aster Cafe:  9pm, 219 SE Main St, no official dance space

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ST. PAUL WC & EC SWING LIVE MUSIC to research: 

-  MMC: Mary Elias 5-7pm  every Thur. , then a Band 7-10p,  minnesotamusiccafe.com

- 7VinesVineyard.com:   E. of White Bear Lake

- Cowboy Jack's:  (1st Thur., Luke Lynell Band (dancing!  8-11pm,14998 Glazier Av, Apple Valley; wood floor

- Dubliner:  8-11pm, 2162  University Av. W.,thedublinerpub.com, dance space??

- Keg & Case: 6-9pm,  6th & Wabasha, food vendors

- Half Time Rec:  www.halftimerec.com, 651-488-8245

​- WaldmannBrewery.com: 

- Forster's:  www.facebook.com/forstersdugoutbar- 

- Mancini's:   NO regular music planned, www.mancinis.com, must reserve, 651 224-7345

- IngredientsCafe in WhiteBr.Lk: 4725 Hwy. 61 N., (651) 426-6611

- Tilted Tiki in Stillwater: at 324 1s. Main St.

- WabashaStreetCaves.com: a Big Band - 7 to 10pm, 6:30pm swing lesson; every Thur. 

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SALSA/ BACHATA DANCING -

1. Los Andes Restaurant: DJ Salsa Police 9p-1a every Thur,. $10, 607 W. Lake St., Mpls,. Facebook.com/losandesmn

2. Eagles Club: 1st Thur.only in small hall, $5, 6:30p- beg. salsa lesson 7p- interm. salsa lesson, 7:30-10p dancing, www.minneapoliseagles34.org

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​SALSA-LATIN CLASSES to research:

- by Amy Hanson, see www.BurnsvilleBallroom.com in B'ville Ctr., Co.Rd.42, 8-9pm

​- Ballroom & Wedding Dance Studio, E. Mpls.: www.MyBallroomDanceStudio.com

- Four Seasons: Mpls.: www.fourseasonsdance.com, 612-342-0902

- Others:   All Day Studio, Mpls., Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance;  CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul

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SALSA & LATIN MUSIC to research (please send Lynne info.): 

- Conga Bistro:  501 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., cement floor, .facebook.com/Congalatinbistro, (612) 331-3360

- Lago Tacos:   wood dance floor, www.lagotacos.com.lynlake! 

- The Venue: Rumba Caliente, 315 1st Av. N .,Mpls., MN 55401, (612) 208-2309, 9pm, dress to impress

- Rouge the Lounge: 10pm, 411 2nd Av. N., Mpls. 55401, www.theloungempls.com

​- Cantina #1 in Mall of America, 4th Fl., 494 & Cedar Av., 952.854.6500

- El Jefe Restaurant:  219 S.E. Main St, Mpls.55414

 

CONCERTS with dinner -1.  Pat Donohue & All Stars Holiday Show at CroonersLoungeMN.com in Fridley, 7pm. outdoors in big heated  tent (dance behind tables by cars), inside concerts (no dancing)  2. also see Chanhassen DT.com

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BLUES DANCING PRACTICE,  see www.collectivelyblue.com

 

WEST COAST SWING CLASSES: by Bonnie Inveen, see DanceMPLS@outlook.com 

 

LINE DANCING  to research :

- Plymouth: West Med. Lk. Comm. Club, 1705 Forestview, wmlcc.eventsmart.com/events, Dodee -  LNDANCER@aol.com,       612-799-7393

- Savage:  Dan Patch Legion, 952-894-6940, www.savageamericanlegion.com

- Mpls.: Wild Greg's Saloon

- Lakeville: see www.lakevillemn.gov/155/Lakeville-Heritage-Center

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​POLKA & OLDE-TYME MUSIC to research:

-  Fridley Amer. Legion, 7365 Old Central Ave. N.E.,  763-784-9824

-  Others: Alexandria, MN at VFW; Amery, WI: Cricket’s Bar; Glencoe, MN at Pla-Mor Ballroom

LIVE MUSIC, OFTEN IRISH at The Dubliner,  at 2162 University Av. W. 651-646-5551, https://thedublinerpub.com

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BELLY DANCE SHOW in Burnsville, www.medcruisecafe.com, 952-641-6222

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ZOUK and  BOLLYWOOD DANCE  see  www.TapestryDance.org inMpls. 

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SQUARE DANCING - www.afternoonsquares.com

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DANCE PARTIES/ LESSONS:   www.meetup.com/THE-ORIGINAL-KINGS-RANCH-CONNECTION/​ hosting dance lessons/ parties, game/movie nights, Bible studies,etc.,  www.facebook.com/kingsranch/

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FLAMENCO DANCE SHOW- see www.mangobargrill.com

 

MUSIC outside of Mpls./St. Paul, see VENUES page, regional section, examples:​

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HUDSON, WI:  Tim Sigler, every Thur. in upstairs bar at Ziggy's, 302 2nd St, 54016

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PRIOR LAKE, MN: a country band, 7-11p, every Thur. at Horse & Hunt Club, 2920 E 220 St.,952-447-2272

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LAKEVILLE, MN:   5-8pm, at Chart House,11287 Klamath Tr., www.charthouserestaurant.com

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