THURSDAY, OCT. 22 (a 4th Thur.)

Please scroll down to the end of page. Events may be CANCELED due to Covid-19, so CONFIRM YOURS.

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CONFIRMED: 15th-24th - Make video submissions for U of MN Ballroom Blast,

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CONFIRMED:Jazz Fest Virtual Music -https://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/jazz-fest-live/

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CONFIRMED: OUTDOORS Mick Sterling at www.CroonersloungeMN.com, Fridley, in heated walled tent,  reserve, dance out on asphalt

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​CONFIRMED:  OUTDOOR COUNTRY MUSIC Mitch Gordon & The Unleaded Band 6-9pm in tent at www.LookoutBarandGrill.com in Maple Grove, dance space? reserve, 763.424.4365

 

CONFIRMED:BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES 11am & 12pm at The Flying Pig, 6232 Lyndale Av.S., Richfield,

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CONFIRMED: BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Woodbury,

 

ONLINE BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES to research:

- by Igor & Meghan Afonkin, see www.imdancelive.com

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

- studios listed on the VENUES and MONDAY pages here

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?? DAYTIME BALLROOM CLASSES at Char's Studio,Golden Valley,  www.chartorkelson.com, 612.709.6399

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. area  to research: see list on MONDAY page, ask about online & private lessons

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES  in St. Paul area:  DanceAndEntertainment.com, CinemaBallroom.com, DancersStudio.com,Arthur Murray, Fred Astaire; ask about online and private lessons

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​INTL. STANDARD-STYLE DANCE CLASS - see www.CinemaBallroom.com, www.scottadance.com, Jeff Nehrbass

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MPLS. AREA WEST COAST & EAST COAST SWING LIVE MUSIC to research  at:

- CONFIRMED:  MedinaEntertainment.com Shane Martin (vocal & guitar duo) 6-9pm, in bar, Hwy.55, free

- CONFIRMED: ElmCreekBrewing.com in Champlin: Bad Rooster 4-8pm

- CONFIRMED: Birch's in Long Lake,Jay Fuchs pianist and open mic  6-9pm every Thur.,  

- CANCELED:  OUTDOOR MUSIC  Band 5:30-7:30p  at  in St. Louis Park in walled tent ,  dance out on asphalt or slick turf; reserve, 952-929-6810, 

- Hook & Ladder:  virtual or live music at 3010 Minnehaha Av., see http://thehookmpls.com

- Schooner: ??Open Jam, 8pm to 12am, every Thur., 612-729-4365, 2901 27th Av.S.

- Eagles Club:  NO music, 

- Narrows Saloon in Navarre:, henarrowssaloon.com

- J. Ballentine VFW:    612.823.6233, NO music listed -

- Blaine VFW:  NO music,  www.sgtjohnricevfw.com,

  The Icehouse:  www.icehousempls.com/

- Fridley Amer. Legion: 7365 Old Central Ave. N.E., 6-9pm,  763-784-9824

- Prior Lake VFW:  https://vfwpost6208.com/

- Jazz Central:  407 Central Av. S.E., Mpls. 55414 (lower level), probably no dance space

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

- MN Music Cafe:  SMILING COWBOYS 7-9pm, reserve,  651-776-4699,  http://minnesotamusiccafe.com

- Mancini's:  NO music "until winter??, OPEN for food, must reserve, www.mancinis.com, 651 224-7345 

- Black Dog Cafe: wood floor, 

- Volstead House: dance space??, 1278 Lone Oak Rd, Eagan, 651-340-7175, www.volsteadhouse.com/

- ??? at Finnish Bistro, 2264 Como Av,. St. Paul, 6:30-8:30pm

- CLOSED:  Can Can Wonderland:, 755 Prior Av. N, Suite 004,

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​​??EAST COAST SWING-LINDY HOP-CHARLESTON to research:

-  301 Main St. N.E., Mpls., on E. riverbank,  Dance Party 10 pm, EC swing class 7p, Lindy Hop 8:15p, 

-  www.wabashaStreetCaves.com, St. Paul, password:"Gus sent me," closing on Nov. 30

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CANCELED:  BALLROOM DANCE PARTY in Woodbury 8-9pm, 

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CANCELED: AFTERNOON BALLROOM & OLDE-TYME MUSIC: Dick Macko Band, 1-3:30p, Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., St. Louis Pk, 952-928-6444, VIRTUAL EVENTS - see https://slpcommunityed.com/seniors/ 

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CANCELED:  BALLROOM PARTY at www.DancersStudio.com, St. Paul, will be relocating

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CANCELED:  ARGENTINE TANGO ADV. LEVEL CLASS  7:30p, at Donnay's, 3142 First Av.S., Mpls.,

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CANCELED: ARG. TANGO CLASS FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS to improve balance  by Len Mathe 612-309-7114

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?CANCELED: BLUES DANCING PRACTICE, 1617 Thomas Pl N, Mpls.55411 see

 

??CANCELED:  WEST COAST SWING CLASSES: 7p-beg, 8p-interm. by Bonnie Inveen, see www.dancewithduende.com

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LINE DANCING at to research :

- Plymouth: West Med. Lk. Comm. Club, 1705 Forestview, 7pm lesson, then contemporary music, $7; Dodee Davis,  confirm at ,  612-799-7393, also on Tue; just lessons on Wed.​

- Savage:  Dan Patch Legion, www.savageamericanlegion.com/event-calendar/

- Mpls.: Wild Greg's Saloon, 7pm, $5 beginner lessons after 18+ dance party 

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

- Tally's:  outdoor music in summer

 

​SALSA-LATIN CLASSES to research:

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

- 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 : 

- Hickory&Hops, 2937 Lyndale S., 7pm FREE salsa lesson, DJ Marco until 2am, purchase food

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

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

- 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,

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

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

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??POLKA at Gasthof / Mario's: in restaurant or downstairs (epoxy floor 16X16),  see schedule and menus at   and www.brownbearsw.com/cal/marioskellerbar

 

POLKA & OLDE-TYME MUSIC to research:

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

-  Others: Alexandria, MN at VFW; Amery, WI: Cricket’s Bar & Grill; Glencoe, MN at Pla-Mor Ballroom, 1-4p

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?? LIVE IRISH MUSIC at Dubliner, 2162 University Av. W., St Paul, 651-646-5551, also see www.lomamor.org,   https://thedublinerpub.com, www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/, www.claddaghirishpubs.com; ; Facebook.com/TwinCitiesIrishDancing

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?BELLY DANCE SHOW in Burnsville,6pm, www.medcruisecafe.com, 952-641-6222

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CLOSED:   ZOUK and  BOLLYWOOD DANCE at www.TapestryDance.org, Mpls. 

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?SQUARE DANCING, 12:30-2:30p, Hopkins Act. Ctr., 33 14th Av. N., Hopkins; 612-387-4166, confirm at 

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FLAMENCO DANCE SHOW- see

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​For dance info. outside of Mpls./St. Paul, see VENUES page, regional section, e.g.

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HIBBING, MN:   see www.reifcenter,org, 1-218-327-5780

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LAKEVILLE, MN:  The Chart House,,https://www.charthouserestaurant.com

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RAMSEY/ANOKA, MN:  www.meetup.com/THE-ORIGINAL-KINGS-RANCH-CONNECTION/​ hosting Bible studies, dance lessons, game/movie nights, etc.,  17151 BAUGH ST. N.W.,   www.facebook.com/kingsranch/

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MAHTOMEDI, MN:  ???BLOODY MARY'S, 96 Mahtomedi Av., tel. 651-429-8640, formerly The Dug Out, 

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