LYNNE’S DANCE NEWS
a list of
DANCING OPPORTUNITIES
in the MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL AREA
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM,
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DAY BALLROOM & OLDE-TYME DANCE PARTY: live trio, 1-3:30p, treats served, Lenox Ctr., 6715 Mtka. Blvd., St. Louis Pk, $9, confirm at 952-928-6444, https://slpcommunityed.com/seniors/
DAY BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES; 11am & 12pm at The Flying Pig, 4200 E. 54th St Mpls. 55417, www.tfpstudio.com, confirm at 612-598-1094
DAY BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES at Char Torkelson Howard's Studio, Golden Valley, CTork@msn.com.612.709.6399
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. area: see list of studios on MONDAY and VENUES pages
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in St. Paul area: DancersStudio.com, DanceAndEntertainment.com, CinemaBallroom.com, ArthurMurray.com, Fred Astaire.com
BALLROOM DANCE CLASS in Edina by Paul Botes or Natalie Palmer - see www.acballroom.com
YOUTH BALLROOM DANCE CLASS - see www.DanceWithUsAmerica.com in Southdale Mall
NEW! SINGER VIC VOLARE & BAND, VARIETY MUSIC July 16 in Art HouseTheatre,Mpls., dance floor, 7-11pm, $10; also Aug. 20.
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ROYAL BALL & CORONATION July 16 in Hopkins Ctr. for Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, 7-11P, see RaspberryCapital.com to buy admission button
CAJUN MUSIC & DANCING - krewedewalleye.org
FOLK & INTL. DANCING, MODERN DANCE, etc. - see calendar at www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,612.822.8436.
ARGENTINE TANGO by Lois Donnay 7:30p interm. class, 8:30-10:30p MILONGA & PARTY for all, at 633 Co. Rd.B2 East, Little Canada,off Hwy. 36 on Lake Gervais; bring wine/treats/disposable tableware, theme: Nautical. Next week's theme: Roaring 20s
ARGENTINE TANGO by Miriam Lea, see https://tango.dance/ or mntango.org, nowgotango@gmail.com
ARG. TANGO MUSIC 1st Thurs. at UrbanForageWinery&Cider, 3016 E Lake St, Mpls., by DRIFTLESS TANGO (Michael - guitar & Charles bandoneon, & guests), 9pm, $10. Wood floor, www.charlesgorczynski.com/news/2025/9/1/driftless-tango-series
OUTDOOR MUSIC IN MPLS. https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/month/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=277
- Bryant Sq. Pk.: 7p ; bring chair; grass floor
- Minnehaha Falls: 7pm grass, benches, come early to park and use cafe
OUTDOOR MUSIC to research:
- Blaine: 6pm in Tom Ryan Park, https://www.blainemn.gov/4026/Performance-in-the-Park
- Bloomington: July 16 6:30–9:30 p.m. Devon Worley Band, Normandale Lk. ; off 84th St., cement, bring chair, food truck earlier, thru Aug. 13, .... https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks
- Chanhassen: 6:30-8p at Lake Ann, bring chair, parking, bathrooms, food truck, watercraft rentals, thru July 30, https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/parks-recreation/community-events/summer-concert-series
- Chaska: 6-7:30p 300 N.Chestnut St., https://www.chaskamn.gov/817/Summer-Concert-Series
- Circle Pines: 7-8:30pm in Golden Lake Pk.,https://circlepinesmn.gov/index.asp?SEC=5E02F1A9-79B8-49EC-BD6A-1BEF98CFF605
- Coon Rapids Dam: 7pm, https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/calendar.aspx, thru Aug. 6
- Eden Prairie: at Staring Lake, bring chair, https://www.edenprairiemn.gov/community/events-calendar/summer-arts-and-entertainment
- Edina: 4-6p a musician, at Centennial Lks. Fountain, 7499 France, also Farmer's Market.
- Hopkins Park:: 7-8pm July 16 Intl.Reggae All-Stars at 40 9th Av., cement floor, shady, toilets, parking lot, ... https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-outdoor-concerts thru Aug. 20
- Hopkins Tuttle's: 6:30p , on patio (7:30 in bar if rainy), Shady Oak Rd.,www.tuttlesbowling.com/events-and-music/
- Lk. Mtka Lord Fletcher's: 6-9pm https://www.lordfletchers.com/events/
- Maple Grove: 5pm at Pints & Paddle patio
- Maple Grove: 10:30-11:15 am kids' music, https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12914/Sounds-of-Summer-2026-schedule-PDF
- Roseville: 6:30-7:30pm in Central Park, Lexington Av., https://www.cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog
- St. Louis Park: 7-8pm open mic in Wolf Park, 3700 Monterey, cement floor, bring chair, sunglasses.
- St. Paul Como Pavilion: 7-9pm ;concrete, benches, cafe, see dockandpaddle.com
- St. Paul Mears Park: 6-10pm; cement, bring chair, food trucks,thru July 30, https://www.lowertownsounds.com/schedule
- Wayzata COV:, https://www.covwayzata.com/events/
- Burnsville: Aug.13, 5-9pm at Nicollet Commons, 12500 Nicollet Av. ; food trucks,vendors, family activities
DANCING & ACTIVITIES - check at King's Ranch (Christian singles/ married are welcome), 17151 Baugh St NW, Ramsey, MN, large wood floor, text Lola 612-272-3631, https://www.meetup.com/the-original-kings-ranch-connection/.
COUNTRY 2-STEP CLASS at Time Out, 6001 Lyndale S., Mpls., 6:30p by Chris Inveen, . . . .
COUNTRY & VARIETY DANCE PARTY on last Thur. of mo. - WCSwing, Nightclub 2-Step, Triple 2-Step, etc., 7:15-8:30p DJ Chris Inveen, confirm at www.DanceMPLS.com, 651-357-7053.
COUNTRY DANCING to Johnny No Cash Trio 5-8pm, St. Paul Park Amer. Legion, 328 Broadway Av., $5, every Thur. except 2nd Thurs.
FREE COUNTRY DANCING at Rail Werks Brewing Co., 4055 Central Av. N.E., Columbia Hts.
??COUNTRY MUSIC by Creekside Jammers 9am-12pm temporarily at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont S., Blmgtn.
COUNTRY DANCING (1st & 3rd Thurs. of mo.) at Cowboy Jack's downtown Mpls.7-8:45pm lessons, 8:45-11p line & country 2-step dancing, $10. Cash bar, by Hold Your Lady Tight group.
COUNTRY LINE DANCING (2nd & 4th Thur.) at Hamel VFW 5903, 19020 Hamel Rd, Plymouth, MN, (Hold Your Lady Tight group), 7-10pm.
EAST COAST SWING-LINDY HOP-CHARLESTON PARTY at new 1954 Marshall Av., St Paul, 9:45p-1a, 7pm EC Swing class, 8:15p Lindy Hop class,, www.TCSwing.com
MPLS. AREA MUSIC to research:
- Blaine VFW Post 6316 - dance??, juke box, karaoke, (763) 757-4540
- Driftwood Bar: 44th & Nicollet Av., music every night
- Eagles Club, Mpls.: 1. LGBTQ+ TC Latin Dance Club (open to all who are polite) in large hall, 6:30p-beg.salsa lesson, 7p- interm.,7:30-10p dancing, $10, 2. in small hall: swing class??, then 3 rock bands 7-11p, 25 St. & 25 Av., see www.eagles34.org
- Excelsior Legion: 24450 Smithtown Rd, Shorewood, MN, 7-10p
- Rail Werks: FREE COUNTRY DANCING, 4055 NE Central Av., Mpls., Columbia Heights
- Route 47 Bar in Fridley: 7-11 pm Mad Mike's Open Mic, 7820 University Ave NE, http://route47pubngrub.com/
- Savage Legion: www.savageamericanlegion.com, Facebook.com/Post643
- SchoonerTavern.com: 7-10p, can move tables to dance
- Shaw’s: 1528 Univ. Av. N.E, see Facebook.com
- Tuttle's in Hopkins: 6:30p on patio (7:30 in bar if rainy), www.tuttlesbowling.com/events-and-music/
- Umbra: no official dance space, 708 Third St. S., expensive food, reserve, umbrampls.com
- Belle & Gray Restaurant, Wayzata: on patio guitar and vocals
ST. PAUL AREA MUSIC to research:
- Dugout Bar in Mahtomedi: https://dugoutbarmn.com/events
- WabashaStreetCaves.com: Band, 7-10pm $15; 215 S. Wabasha St., 6:15 lesson, free parking lot, cash bar
- Mancinis.com: music resumes on Sep. 5; dance floor 18X8
- MetronomeBrewery.com: 7-9p, 385 Broadway, park in Farmers’ Market lot
- MidwaySaloon.com: 6-8pm on University Av. , room to dance! https://www.themidwaysaloon.com
- MinnesotaMusicCafe: 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, dance space 18X8, .minnesotamusiccafe.com, try Facebook.com
- TheMuddRoom.com: , 7-10p every Thur., dance space
- RosetownLegion.com: 7-10:30p jamming, 1st & 3rd Thur. of mo. sign-up 6:30, 700 Co. Rd C, https://rosetownlegion.com, 651-483-3535
- WaldmannBrewery.com: no official dance space
- Tilted Tiki in Stillwater: ?? The Jorgensen Duo 6:30p, www.facebook.com/thetiltedtiki
- Cozzies.com: W. of Stillwater on Hwy. 36; has large patio
- Cowboy Jack's: (952) 595-6372, Apple Valley; wood floor, no info. on web
SALSA / BACHATA CLASS started July 2: 6:30-7:30pm by Victor Cunha, CM’s Fitness & Dance, 6706 Penn Av. S, Richfield, E-mail him
SALSA-BACHATA-LATIN CLASSES to research:
- see Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance, request E-mails at kerisimonson@gmail.com
- see studios listed on MONDAY and VENUES pages of this website
- Others: All Day Studio, Mpls., DanceUnlimited in Wayzata
SALSA/ LATIN DANCING at Brianno's Charthouse in Lakeville, MN, DJ Monchy, every Thur.; confirm at www.CharthouseRestaurant.com
SALSA/ BACHATA DANCING to research:
- Conga: DJ Foncy Ruiz, cement floor, 501 E. Hennepin, Mpls., Facebook.com/Congalatinbistro, 612-331-3360
- Eagles Club: LGBTQ Latin Dance, lessons & dancing, see calendar at www.eagles34.org
- Los Andes Restaurant: DJ Salsa Police 9p-1a every Thur., $10, 607 W. Lake St., Mpls,. Facebook.com/losandesmn
- Lago Tacos: wood dance floor, www.lagotacos.com.lynlake; also one opening soon in Hopkins on Mainstreet & 10th Av., in St. Louis Pk.??
- Icehouse: 2528 Nicollet Av., Mpls.
LINE DANCING to research:
- Plymouth: West Med. Lk. Comm. Club, 1705 Forestview Ln. N., wmlcc.eventsmart.com/events, Dodee - 612-799-7393.
- Savage: Dan Patch Legion, see calendar at www.savageamericanlegion.com, 952-894-6940
- Mpls.: Wild Greg's Saloon.
BLUES DANCING PRACTICE, see www.collectivelyblue.com
ROCK/ POP MUSIC - See VENUES page. Example: First Avenue Club, 701 1st Av N., Mpls.
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, USUALLY IRISH at The Dubliner, at 2162 University Av. W., 651-646-5551, https://thedublinerpub.com
BELLY DANCE SHOW in Burnsville, www.medcruisecafe.com, 952-641-6222
ISRAELI, ZOUK, OTHER DANCING - see www.TapestryFolkdance.org in Mpls.
FLAMENCO DANCE SHOW- see www.mangobargrill.com
MUSIC OUTSIDE OF MPLS./ST. PAUL - see VENUES page, regional section, example:
CIRCLE PINES AREA, MN: 7pm in Golden Lake Pk.,https://heyzine.com/flip-book/da0ca5ad70.html#page/2
MORA, MN: OUTDOOR Music in the Park ,6:30-8pm.
LAKEVILLE, MN: 1. SALSA / LATIN DANCING, www.CharthouseRestaurant.com, every Thur.; 2. Babe’s Bar, 20685 Holyoke Av.
PRIOR LAKE, MN: 1. Mystic Lk.Casino/ Hotel; 2. MN Horse & Hunt Club, https://horseandhunt.com/upcoming-events85
DULUTH, MN: 1. Greysolon Ballroom, Kevin 651-491-4491, www.ticketleap.events/; 2. Northshore Ballroom; Simply Ballroom
SHAKOPEE, MN: 1. www.ShakopeeBowl.com
HUDSON, WI: 1. 6pm Tim Grady, 9pm other musicians at Ziggy's, 302 2nd St, dance space?, https://ziggyswi.com/events-calendar; 2. at BBQ Roadhouse
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