DANCE VENUES
Below are four sections:
1. Dance Studios in Mpls./St. Paul area
2. Dance Event Venues in Mpls./St. Paul area, ...
3. Bars/Nightclubs in Mpls./St. Paul... rock music
4. Regional Dance Venues
1. DANCE STUDIOS (in Mpls./St. Paul area where regular lessons are taught as well as events held):
ACADEMIA DE BAILA CON PASION Twin Cities, teaches only Latin dance, Cassandra & de Mercedes,Co-Owner, 703.402.3645, 772.233.6914, www.Bailaconpasion.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Bailaconpasion
A to Z DANCE FITNESS, Inc., Andover, MN www.atozdancefitness.com, owner Anu Sabby
AMERICAN CLASSIC BALLROOM w. of Mpls. in Victoria, MN, 952.934.0900, Paul Botes, 612.910.2610,
ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200,
ANNE'S DANCE STUDIO, 3537 Douglas Dr., Crystal, MN, 763.533.1236, a part of MetroBeat fitness, floor about 25X30, with mirrors
AWAKENED DANCE at 'N Motion Dance Ctr., 7988 University Av. N.E. Fridley, (back of bldg.), Jennelle Donnay, 651-357-2060, partner Mike Dinsmore, , 651- 357-2060, 763- 218- 3096,
BALANCE POINTE - CLOSED (formerly On Your Toes), ;contact Jeff Nehrbass at 763-360-4090 (2015- uses DanceWithUsAmerica Studio & Costa Rica Ballroom)
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLUB LLC, (a studio)1103 W. Burnsville Pkwy., (exit off of 35W, )Burnsville, MN 55337; www.ballroom-club.com, ; Rose Dahl, 952-292-0524
BALLROOM & WEDDING DANCE STUDIO, 2717 E. 42nd St. Mpls, MN 55406, (612) 371-0300, www.myballroomdancestudio.com, Tom Larson.
BELLE BALLET AND BALLROOM, 129 1/2 S. Main St., Stillwater, MN 55082, (upstairs, enter next to Leo's Malt Shop), 651.343.8750, Director Cheri Belle, cheribelleballet@gmail.com
BLOOMINGTON BALLROOM (DE STUDIOS) 3701 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431, Phone: (952) 392-9631
BURLESQUE - Twin Cities Burlesque Academy
CENTRAL DO BRAZIL DANCE STUDIO, Mpls. experienced instructor Rene Thompson, www.renedance.com, , 612-578-2110
CHAMPION BALLROOM or FOSTERS' Robert and Jennifer Foster, 4375 Shady Lane, Minnetrista 55364, the fostersdance.com, , 952-922-8316, 952-239-3745; pay only one lesson at a time, do not engage in business deals
CINEMA BALLROOM, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910, www.cinemaballroom.com; owned by Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson; Nathan Daniels, Julie Jacobson Kendle, Deanne Michael teach here
COSTA RICA BALLROOM, 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins MN 55343 and 380 Rivertown Dr, Woodbury 55125, 612.240.9053, , www.CostaRicaballroom.com; owners Eliecer & Rebecca Ramirez
DANCEandENTERTAINMENT.com, owner Tricia Wood; 6510 605-5784; Woodbury: 6063 Hudson Rd., Suite 110, 55125 and 8595 Central Pk. Place 55125; Edina Sr. Ctr. 5280 Grandview Sq 55436; The University Club: 420 Summit Ave, St. Paul 55102; in Stillwater at St. Croix Event Ctr.
DANCE ART CENTER, 18690 Lake Dr. E., Chanhassen 55317
DANCE LOVE STUDIO (formerly Fallout), 2601 2nd Av S,Mpls., wood floor
DANCE-MOVES, 9205 Lexington Ave. N #6, Circle Pines, MN 55014, www.dance-moves.com, , 763-784-3449, Facebook: Dance Moves Performing Arts School
DANCERS STUDIO, 99 N. Snelling, St. Paul 55104 , 651-641-0777, ,
DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660??
DANCE WITH US AMERICA STUDIO, 10 Southdale Center, Edina,MN 55435, www.dancewithusamerica.com, , 612-564-5483, 763-234-8656, owned by Gene Bersten
DANCING ON BROADWAY, 9465 Garland Ln., Maple Grove 55311, 763-425-3623, dancinonbroadway.com
DE STUDIOSi (BLOOMINGTON BALLROOM) , 3701 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN 55431, (952) 392-9631, instructor Charlie Drenth,
DONNAY’S DANCE STUDIO, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls. MN, 55408, 612-822-8436,
DUENDE Dance Studio, 5808R W. 36th St. St. Louis Park MN 55416,
FOSTERS' - see Champion Ballroom above
FOUR SEASONS DANCE STUDIO, www.fourseasonsdance.com, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls., 55403 (enter in alley), rebecca@fourseasonsdance.com, 612-342-0902
42ND AV. BALLROOM, open??, 705 42nd Av. N., 2nd floor, Mpls., 612-504-1403
FLYING PIG STUDIO (The), 6232 Lyndale Av.S., Richfield MN 55423, 612-598-1094,
FRED ASTAIRE, 1975 Seneca Rd, Ste 700, Eagan, MN 55122, 651/451-6300,
; also studio in Rochester--see below
HOUSE OF DANCE TC, a HIP HOP STUDIO, 11 7th Ave. N.,Hopkins, MN 55343, (952) 405-9104, on Facebook
LAKE HARRIET DANCE CTR., 6438 Lyndale Av S, Richfield 55423
LATIN MAMBO, 2948 Chicago Av.S., #308,Mpls. MN, www.latinmambodancestudio.com, 612-558-7190
MILL CITY BALLROOM, - see DancersStudio.com, Kate and Gordon Bratt
N'MOTION DANCE CTR.,7988 Univ. Av. N.E., Fridley MN 55432, 763-571-6180; (Jennelle Donnay, instructor, uses this space,651-357-2060, Mike Dinsmore 763-218-3096, www.awakeneddance.com
NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612.799.4147, ,
ONE REASON Dance Studio,2305 N.E. 37th Av., Mpls., 55421, English: (612) 532-5202, Spanish: (612) 532-4854,
PASSION MEETS DANCE, most lessons are at 6001 Lyndale Ave. S. Mpls.55419,other locations by arrangement. Nelly 612-404-7412,
PAT PEARE'S DANCE STUDIO,1981 Silver Bell Rd., Eagan, MN 55122, 651- 686-9843
PRIOR LAKE STUDIO - contact Duayne at
RENE’S LATIN DANCE & MUSIC DANCE STUDIO, on Facebook at Rene Dennis Thompson, , (612) 578-2110
RIGHT FOOT DANCE STUDIO - private lessons, Richfield, , 507-990-6482, Christine Miller Barneson & Shawn Barneson
SON STUDIO, Suite 102, 2001 Cliff Rd, Burnsville 55337, 651.245.6670
TAPESTRY DANCE CENTER, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 55406, 612.722.2914, www.tapestrydance.org, ,
TU Dance, 2121 W University Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55114, (612) 605-1925, http://www,tudance.org, education@tudance.org.
UPTOWN SWING, inside of 1617 N. 2nd St., Mpls. 55411, 612-217-1087, ,
YOUNG Dance Studio, 655 Fairview Av N, St Paul,
ZORONGO FLAMENCO STUDIO, 3012 Minnehaha Av., Mpls 55407, zorongoflamenco.org, Susana di Palma
2. DANCE EVENT VENUES (in Mpls./St. Paul area, non-rock music; also see section #1 and 3)
ANOKA COUNTY AIRPORT HANGAR, Janes Field, 8891 Airport Rd, C-8 Blaine MN 55449, swing dance parties held here once or twice a year with a big band, details at www.DiscoverAviationDays.org, 763-568-6072
APPLE VALLEY AMERICAN LEGION, 14521 Granada Dr, 55124, 952-431-1776; Post 1776, Manager1776@Post1776.com
ASTER CAFE, 125 Mainstreet S.E, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612.379.3138,
BALLENTINE VFW, Mpls.: 2916 Lyndale Av. S., patio, 612-823-6233, large tile floor, park. lot off Aldrich Av., (612) 823-6233
Barley + Vine, 17516 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville, MN (952) 683-1765, pete@barleyandvinekitchen.com
B-DALE CLUB, 2100 N. Dale, just so. of Co.Rd.B, Roseville (MN WC Swing Club, 651-484-4562.)
BISTRO LA ROUX, 9372 Lexington Ave N, Circle Pines, MN 55014
BLACK DOG, 308 Prince St., St. Paul; by Farmer's Market, parking there or 1 block away, enter from Kellogg
and Broadway to the $1 self-pay lot (upper tier is free), 651-228-9274
BLAINE VFW, Sgt. John Rice Post 6316, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946;
BLAINE TOWN SQUARE, 10801 Town Sq. Dr. N.E. ,Blaine, MN 55449, tel. 763-784-6700)
BLOOMINGTON EVENT CENTER, 1114 W. American Blvd., Blmgtn., S. of I-494, W. of Lyndale Av., 952-888-1492, ,
BLOOMINGTON VFW: (Everett McClay Post 1296), 311 W. 84th St., Bloomington MN, (952) 854-1296
BLUES SALOON (see Wilebski’s)
CAN CAN WONDERLAND, 755 Prior Av. N.Suite #004 St. Paul, 651.925.2261, www.cancanwonderland.com
CAPRI DANCE STUDIO, 22 X 21, is available for rentat Capri Theatre, 2027 W. Broadway, Mpls. 55411, www.thecapritheater.org, Director Karl Reichert at or call 612.643.2024
CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER, 416 Cedar Av., Mpls., www.thecedar.org, 612-338-2674, full wood dance floor of 30x80, chairs on part, but part always available for dancers.
CELTIC JUNCTION, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul MN, N. of Univ. Av., W. of Snelling Av.;
CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK , 7499 France Av., Edina, behind park. ramp,
- Maple Grove Town Square: Free and Easy Band, 7pm, at 7991 N. Main St. , 763-494-5959
CHANHASSEN AMER. LEGION - 290 Lake Dr. E., Chanhassen, MN 55317, 952-934-6677,
CHART HOUSE, 11287 Klamath Tr., Lakeville, MN 952.435.7156, tel. 952.435.7156
CM'S FITNESS STUDIO, 9915 Lyndale Av.S., Bloomington MN 55420, (952) 881-2358
COON RAPIDS AMERICAN LEGION POST 334, 11640 Crooked Lake Blvd. N.W. (at Northdale Blvd. N.W,) 55433, tel. 763-421-6260, has a dance floor;
COWLES CENTER, 528 Hennepin Av., Downtown Mpls.,
CROONERS LOUNGE AND SUPPER CLUB, 6161 Hwy. 65, Fridley MN, 15X30 tile dance floor, 763-862-5463, 763-228-5363, off.;
DANCE LOVE STUDIO (formerly Fallout), 2601 2nd Av S,Mpls., wood floor
DIXIE’S, 695 Grand Av., St. Paul, MN 55105, 651-222-7345, http://www.dixiesongrand.com,
DUSTY'S: 1319 N.E. Marshall St., Mpls., 612-378-9831
EAGLES CLUB - 2507 E. 25TH St., Mpls., 612,729.4469; http://www.minneapoliseagles34.org, large lit parking lot behind the building ,safe street parking; big wood dance floor
EDINA JAZZERCISE STUDIO, 7111 Amundson Av., Edina (close to Hwy. 100 and 70th St.),
EDINA-MORNINGSIDE CHURCH, 4201 Morningside Rd., Edina, MN; large wood floor
EDINA SENIOR CTR., 5280 Grandview Square, Ste 101E, Edina MN55436, (952) 833-9570
EDINBOROUGH INDOOR PARK , Edina, MN
E.D.N./ LUNDSTROM CENTER, 1617 N. 2nd St., Mpls. 55411, (home of E.D.N.)
EGGROLL Queen Music Cafe,(formerly Underground Music Cafe,) 1579 Hamline Av N., Falcon Heights. 651-644-9959
ELEGANCE ROOM, 1009 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434, (612) 803-6468
EL LORO GRILL, 5001 Amer. Blvd.W., Bloomington MN
EL NUEVO RODEO RESTAURANT AND DANCE HALL, 2709 E. Lake St., Mpls. 55406, www.elnuevorodeo.com, big wood dance floor
EVERETT-MCCLAY VFW- see BloomingtonVFW
FALLOUT (see Dance Love above)
FAMOUS DAVE’S BLUES AND BBQ, 3001 Hennepin Av. (at Lake St. inside Calhoun Sq.), Mpls.55408, 612-822-9900, live music every night,
FLOYD’S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944,
FRIDLEY AMER. LEGION, 7365 Central Av. N.E., 55432 (Shaddrick-LaBeau Post 303) 763-784-9824?,763 786-2150,
FRIDLEY VFW - see Halo's
GILLESPIE CENTER, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN, 25 min. w. of Mpls., take 394 west, then Co. Rd. 15 west exit, continue on Co.Rd. 15 to Mound, 952-472-7563, $35; tiled dance floor 50+ X 50+ ft.
GOLDEN VALLEY AMERICAN LEGION (Chester Bird Post 523) 200 N. Lilac Dr., 763.377.4252, N.E.corner of Hwy. 100 and Glenwood Av,
GRAY'S - 319 14th Av. S.E. at 4th St. S.E. by U of MN campus, www.GraysDinkytown.com, 612-378-4849
HALF TIME REC, 1017 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245, From I-94 in St. Paul, go north on Lexington Av. for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn right on Front Av. (gas station on the right at the intersection) and go 2.5 blocks east. The Half Time Rec is on the left (north) side of Front Av. at the intersection with Argyle St. (Note: Front Av. is the eastward continuation of Energy Park Dr., which changes its name at Lexington Av.)
HALO'S Restaurant Bar and ballroom, (former Fridley VFW), 1040 Osborne Rd. N.E), call 763.786.9653, see Facebook.com/Halos, halosbarandgrill@gmail.com
HAMEL VFW, Hamel Rd., in Plymouth (763) 478-2077, floor 40 X 60, contact Jeff for band schedule
HONEY LOUNGE, 205 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612. 746. 0306,
HOOK & LADDER, 3010 Minnehaha Av., Mpls. 55406, (at Lake St., close to the light rail)
HOPKINS AMERICAN LEGION. 10 12th Av.S., Hopkins 55343, 952-935-2777, www.legion320.com/events;
HOPKINS VFW: George Wolff Post 425, 100 Shady Oak Rd., 952-938-9916, , no band info. online
IVY BUILDING - 2637 27th Av. S., #231, Minneapolis, MN 55406
JAMES BALLANTINE - see Ballantine VFW above
JAZZ CENTRAL, MPLS. -
JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050
KING'S RANCH - see Ramsey, MN below
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (KC MARIAN HALL) - see Bloomington Event Center above
LENOX CENTER, 6715 Mtka. Blvd., w. off Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk. 55426, 952-928-6444, gymnasium
LIFE TIME FITNESS CLUBS - search internet
THE LOOKOUT in Maple Grove, a no. suburb of Mpls., outdoor patio, no cover, arrive early for seating, 8672 Pineview Ln N, 55369, rsvp (763) 424-4365, music Thur.-Sat.
LORD FLETCHER’S, 3746 Sunset Dr., Spring Lake Park, MN, 952.471.8513
LORING BAR & RESTAURANT - see Gray's
LUCKY'S 13 PUB, 3000 Harbor Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447, (763)-746-0071
LUNDSTROM CENTER,1617 N. 2nd St., Mpls. 55411, take exit 229 off of i-94, free parking in lot on W. side; 3 dance rooms - 2 with wood floors
MANCINI'S RESTAURANT, 531 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-224-7345,
MANITOU Grill & Event Center, 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110; http://www.manitougrill.com, , (used to be"The Station")
MAPLE TAVERN in Maple Grove, northern suburb of Mpls., music??
MAPLEWOOD MOOSE LODGE, 1946 English St., St. Paul MN 55109 (651)776-2830,
MARIAN KC HALL - see Bloomington Event Center above
MARIO'S KELLER BAR - 2300 University Ave NE, Mpls., MN 55418, 612-781-3860,
McMAHON’S IRISH PUB, 3001 E Lake St, Mpls., (612) 722-1337,
MEDINA, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340, 763-478-6661, 20 min. W. of Mpls., https://medinaentertainment.com,
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CAFÉ, 12500 Nicollet Av., Burnsville MN 55337, east of 35W on Hwy. 13N, www.medcruisecafe.com, 952.642.6222
METROPOLITAN BALLROOM, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, (take Park Place north exit off 394)
MIDWEST KARATE ASSOC. - large wood floor, 1010 East Lyndale Av. N., Mpls, MN 55411,
east side of I-94, at the intersection of 7th St & EAST Lyndale Ave North.
MILL CITY NIGHTS, 111 N. 5th St., Mpls.MN 55403, 9p-1a, (612) 333-3422,
MINNESOSTA MUSIC CAFE, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, wwww.minnesotamusiccafe.com
MOON PALACE, 3032 Minnehaha Av., Mpls., off Lake St.
MOUNDS PARK SPORTS BAR, 1067 Hudson Rd., St. Paul; has a wood floor
MOXY, (The), 1121 W. Lake St., Mpls.
MURZYN HALL, 530 Mill St. N.E., Columbia Heights, MN, between Central and University Av.; south of
694 take 40th St. N.E. east off of Univ. Av., turn south onto 5th Av.
THE NARROWS SALOON, Navarre, MN952-471-3352
THE NICOLLET, 1931 Nicollet Av., Mpls., MN, 55403, 612-872-2415, cafe, wood floor,
NORMANDALE LAKE PARK BANDSHELL 84th St., Bloomington, MN;
NORTHSTAR BALLROOM, 2017 Buford, St. Paul; , 651-486-8328
NORTH ST. PAUL AMERICAN LEGION, 7th St. right off of Century Av. (also called Geneva Av. or 120, 2 blocks S.of Hwy. 36; take a right turn on 7th St., go W., it's 1/2 block from corner)
PATRICK’S CABARET, see Hook & ladder above,612-721-3595; wood dance floor, reasonable rent
P D PAPPY'S, 422 Mulberry St. E., Stillwater MN 55082
PHALEN PAVILIONS AND AMPHITHEATER on Lake Phalen, 1600 Phalen Dr E, St Paul, MN, E. of Hwy. 61, N. off Wheelock Pkwy. E., (651) 298-5721
PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER,14800 34th Av., Plymouth, MN 55447, Ph. 763-509-5280
PRIOR LAKE LIBRARY, 16210 Eagle Creek Av.S.E,Prior Lake, MN 55372,952-447-3375,
PUBLIC KITCHEN + BAR, 229 E. 6th St. Paul, MN 55101, 651-348-6456
RICHFIELD AMER. LEGION 435, 6501 Portland Av.S., Richfield, MN, (612) 866-3647
Fax: (612) 866-0741, E-mail:
RICHFIELD VFW Fred Babcock Post 5555 at 67th and Lyndale S., 612-869-5555,
ROSEVILLE CENTRAL PARK, Victoria St. & Lexington Av., south of Co. Rd. C in Roseville, MN
ROSEVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
ROSEVILLE VFW, 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville MN 55113, , 651-483-5313
ROSETOWN AMER. LEGION: 700 W. Co.Rd. C, Roseville, 651-483-3515
SAVAGE American Legion Dan Patch Post 643, 12375 Princeton Av., Savage, MN 55378, 952.894.6940
SCHOOL OF THE WISE, 1750 Victoria Blvd., Victoria, MN, 952-361-9463,
SCHULLER’S - 7345 Country Club Dr., Golden Valley MN 55427; off Hwy. 55 w.of Hwy. 100 turn n.onto Rhode Island Av., then turn E. or right at next corner, www.schullerstavern.com, band music on Sat. nights during school year), can confirm with Ray at 763.545.9972 as no private website gives band names
SEVEN VINES VINEYARD - has big reception room,outdoor patio, photos at https://www.7vinesvineyard.com/private-events, 101 Co. Rd. 96 East,( on north end of White Bear Lake), Dellwood MN
SGT. JOHN RICE VFW Post # 6316, 1374 109th Ave NE, Blaine 763-757-4540
SHAKOPEE BALLROOM, 2400 E. 4th Av., Shakopee, MN 55379 (take 169 S., take 101 W., pass Valley Fair, turn S. on Shenandoah Dr.), 952-445-0412 www.shakopeeballroom.com, , owner is Donna Tseng
SHAW'S, 1528 Univ. Av.N.E.,55413, 612-781-4405
SKATEVILLE, 201 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville, MN 952-890-0988
SOKOL HALL, W. 7th St. at 383 W. Michigan St., St. Paul 55102; www.sokolmn.org,
SOUTH ST. PAUL AIRPORT HANGAR, 310 Airport Rd, Hangar #3, Fleming Field, swing dance parties once or twice a year, 8p-12a, Roseville 16-Piece Big Band, lesson at 7pm, cement floor, Amy Lauria -
SOUTH ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295, 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505,
STATION - see Manitou above
ST. RICHARD’S Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Av. S., Richfield MN 55423 (N. of 494), 612-869-2426
ST. CROIX EVENT CTR. (The Croix), 5880 Omaha Av. N, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082; see
ST LOUIS PARK Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr. off Exc. Blvd., 95-924-2567, summer Wed. band, 7-8:30pm
ST. LOUIS PARK AMER. LEGION, 6509 Walker St., (952) 929-9016
THEODORE WIRTH Historic Chalet, on Theo. Wirth Pkwy. in park, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422, tons of parking, big wooden floor
TRIUNE MASONIC TEMPLE, 1898 Iglehart Av. ,St. Paul MN 55104, Kit Cusack, 651-329-2237
TULA Yoga & Wellness, 99 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul 55104
TWIN CITIES T'AI-CHI CH'UAN STUDIO, 2242 University Av., Suite 207, St. Paul, MN 55114
27 EVENT CENTER,2709 E LAKE ST., MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406, TEL: (612) 728-0101. FAX: (612) 721-6601
301 ON MAIN EVENT CTR., 301 Main St. N.E., Mpls. MN 55413, 612-259-8213, east riverbank
1200 CLUB (BURNSVILLE BOWL), east of 35W on Hwy.13 N., N. side of hwy., tile dance floor about 20X14
VIEUX CARRE, 408 St. Peter Street, Saint Paul, MN. 612-332-5299.
VOLSTAD'S EMPORIUM, 711 W Lake St, Mipls. 55408(612) 259-7891
WABASHA CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191- closed, is for sale
WAYZATA BREW WORKS: 294 Grove Ln.E., Wayzata, MN, 952-737-1023
WEST MEDICINE LAKE COMM. CLUB, 1705 Forestview Ln. N., Plymouth, MN 55441; west of Hwy. 169, north of Hwy.55; 763-553-1107,www.wmlcc.org.,
, contact is Dodee Davis
WHITE BEAR ARMORY, 2228 4th St., corner of 4th St. and Cook Av., White Bear Lk. MN - square dancing
WHITE BEAR COUNTRY INN -
WILEBSKI’S BLUES SALOON, 1638 Rice St., St. Paul, MN 55117, Ph.: 651.331.0929, floor 15 x 25, email: ,
WITHROW BALLROOM AND EVENT CENTER,12169 Keystone Av., Hugo, MN, N. of Hwy. 36 just W. of Manning Tr., 651.439.5123,
ZUHRAH SHRINE CENTER, 2540 Park Av., Mpls. 55404,
OTHER INFO.: usadance-minnesota.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday Variety section
COMPETITIONS:
3. BARS & NIGHTCLUBS with LIVE MUSIC leaning toward rock music
(2 sections - Mpls. area, then St. Paul below)
MINNEAPOLIS AREA (see St. Paul list below)
- AQUA Nightclub, 400 First St. N., Downtown Mpls. 55401, 612-232-3232, www.aquampls.com
- AZUL NIGHTCLUB, 400 3rd Av.N., Mpls.
- Bayview Event Ctr: in Excelsior: tiny dance space,
-BILLY’S,8060 Hwy.55, Rockford, MN 763.477.4742
- BLUE NILE, 2027 E. Franklin Av., Mpls., 612-338-3000
- BOGART‘S, 14917 Garrett Av., Apple Valley, MN, 952.432.1515, large tile dance floor,
- Cantina #1: top 40's DJ music, 9 pm, Mall of America, 4th Fl., 952.854.6500
- The Caboose/The Joint: 917 Cedar Av., 612.338.6425
- The Crooked Pint: 501 Wash.Av. hs., downtown Mpls.,
- DAY BLOCK BREWING CO. , 1105 S Washington Ave, Mpls. 55415,(612) 617-7793,contact@dayblockbrewing.com
- First Avenue: 701 First Av. N., Downtown Mpls. MN
- Fine Line: 318 First Av. N., Downtown Mpls. MN612-338-8388
- Grumpy's Bar, 2200 4th St. N.E., Mpls. 612-789-7429,
- Honey Lounge: 205 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612. 746. 0306,(usually hip-hop music, concrete dance floor 18X8,
- The Icehouse: 2528 Nicollet Av. S.,Mpls., 612-276-6523,
- Juniors in Burnsville: (Cliff Rd. & Hwy. 13N),
- Kitty Kat Club: at U of MN Dinkytown on 14th Av.S.E., tiny dance space
- The Lodge: 4080 W. Broadway Av., Robbinsdale, MN 55422, 763.951.3943, dance floor 20X15',
- Mainstreet Bar & Grill: 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 952.938.2400. wear hard-soled shoes, sticky floor 14X8,
- MAYSLACK’S, 1428 4th St. N.E., Mpls.55418, 612.789.9862,
- Narrows:: Co. Rd. 15, & Co. Rd. 19 in Navarre, no sign in front, 830p, wood floor 14X7, http://www.thenarrowssaloon.com, 952-471-3352
- Neisen's: in Savage,MN,
- Outtakes Bar: 2749 Winnetka Av.M., New Hope MN 763-417-0017
- Palmer's: 500 Cedar Av.S., Mpls. 612-333-7625
- The Pourhouse: 10 S. 5th St, Mpls. MN 55402, (612) 843-2555,
- Pov's on 65: N.of Hwy. 10, 8407 N.E. Plaza Blvd., ph. 763.784.7110,
- PRIMETIME SPORTS BAR, 14103 Irving Av. S., Burnsville, MN 952.435-6111, http://www.primetimeburnsville.com, large linoleum dance floor
- RED FOX TAVERN, 22815 Pillsbury Av., Lakeville, MN, music??
- Ruby's: kind of music??, 20800 Kendrick, Lakeville 55044, 952-469-0711
- Rouge The Lounge:
- Schooner: 2901 27th Av. S. Mpls, 612-729-4365, Wendy Kremer, 612-724-8137,
- 7th Street Entry: 7th St. and 1st Av.N., Mpls., 612-338-8388
- Shaw's Bar, 1528 University Av. N.E., Mpls.,
- Stanley's Bar Room, 2500 University Av.N. E., Mpls., small dance floor
- Triple Rock: 629 Cedar Av.S., Mpls. 612-333-7399,
- Tuttle's: west side of Hopkins on Shady Oak Rd.; remodeled, also food and bowling
- TWO STOOGES, 7178 University Av. NE, Fridley, 55432, 763-574-1399
- Varsity: in Dinkytown at U of MN on 4th St. S.E.,
- VENUE, 315 1st Av. N ., Minneapolis, MN 55401, (612) 208-2309
- Venue 13: 3120 Hwy. 13 West, Burnsville, MN 55337
- VIKING BAR - VikingBar.com: 1829 Riverside Av., Mpls., 612-353-4794, Free Evening Parking available across the street
- Whisky Park: 15 S. 5th St., Mpls., 612.545.5235, www.whiskyparkmpls.com;
- Zeke's at 3508 E. Lake St., Mpls.; wear hard leather-soled shoes
- Others: see newspapers "StarTribune" Friday Variety Section, "City Pages," "Pioneer Press"??
ST. PAUL AREA (see Mpls. list above)
- Amsterdam:
- Barrio: 235 E. 6th St.,
- The Doghouse: live music Wed.-Sat., off White Bear Av., S. of 694 at 2029 Woodlynn Av.,Maplewood, MN (651) 621-1535,
- Hat Trick Lounge: 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul, 651-378-4849, http://www.robincommunications.com, , small dance floor
- Hidden Harbor: www.thehiddenharbor.com, St. Paul Park, MN 55071, (651) 400-0121,
- Jersey's Bar And Grill: go early to grab a table! big wood floor, 6449 Concord Blvd, Inv. Gr. Hts, MN 55076; free ride service 612-789-2222 ,
- The Myth: 3090 Southwood Dr., Maplewood, Mythlive.com, 651-779-6984
- Neumann's: 2531 7th Av.. E., St. Paul, 651.770.6020, dance space for one couple,
- So. St. Paul VFW;
- The Station in White Bear Lake
- Tally's in White Bear Lake; musicoutside in summer
- Turf Club: 1601 W. Univ. Av., St. Paul, 651-647-0486
- WASHINGTON SQ. BAR, 4639 Lake Av.N. in White Bear, 651-407-7162
4. REGIONAL DANCE VENUES (2 sections- Minnesota and then U.S./Intl.)
MINNESOTA:
BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, www.mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300
BEMIDJI/WALKER/GRAND RAPIDS AREA: Suzy and Hondo, www.suzyandhondo.com, , 218- 766-4043
BIG LAKE: Friendly Buffalo, 166722 198th Av. N.W., 763-263-7766
BACKUS, , HOWARD LAKE, MN: at Amer. Legion
BRAINERD: at Eagles Club #287
BUFFALO, MN: at J's Down Under Bar, 763-682-2000
BUFFALO, MN: 1. J's Down Under Bar, 22 Division St. E, 55313, 763-682-2000, 7pm, website not updated;
2. Huikkos. Bowl & Ent. Ctr., 1207 MN Hwy.25 N, band, food, nice wood floor; 3. in summer check at Parkshore Pavilion, 205 Lake Blvd.
CEDAR, MN: Elite School of Dance, 18447 Hwy. 65 NE
CENTRAL MINNESOTA: CDS Ballroom Lessons- Juan Galvez, , (320) 444-4489
DANCE FACTORY, 45 Central St., 55014, 763-843-0149
DULUTH:
1. Superior Ballroom Dance Studio,21 N. Lake Av.(218) 348-1928,
2. Greysolon Ballroom in Sheraton on Superior St., 218-733-5660
3. Universal Dance Studio owned by HeeJu Won, 201 W. 1st St. 55802, 218-260-0513,
4.. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park on the shoreline
5. Royal Bicycle Club of Bombay, http://www.twinportsdance.com,
6. Spurs on First, 109 W. First St.
7. research Tycoon- it has a ballroom
8. Black Water Lounge
9. Roscoe's
10. Sacred Heart Music Ctr., 201 W. 4th St.,
ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA:
- Jeté Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714, , Tracy/Stu Palmer
- Boondox Bar & Grill, 9100 Park Av. N.E., Elk River, MN
- Amer. Legion in Elk River
FAIRMONT: Red Rock Center,
FARIBAULT AREA: see Owatonna information below
FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St.,
FOLEY, MN: Mr. Jim's, 840 County Hwy 23, 56329, (320) 968-7543
GLENCOE, MN: Pla-Mor Ballroom, 1904 9th St.E., 320.864.4119
GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432,
GRAND RAPIDS,MN Reif Perform Arts Ctr., 720 NW Conifer Dr.. 55744, 218-327-5780, www.reifcenter.org
GRANITE FALLS, MN: check at Prairie's Edge Casino
GROVE CITY, MN: Mananah Hilltop Tavern,57241 CSAH 30, 56243, (320) 453-2200, 2 to 5p, dance away your trouble, great food.
HUTCHINSON, MN - Touch of Grace Studio, 30 Main St. N., www.touchofgracestudio.com, 320-587-3057, colcottdance@gmail.com
JORDAN, MN: The O.K. Corral; The Shakopee Ballroom
LAKE CITY, MN: Oak Center Store, (507) 753-2080,
LAKEVILLE, MN: Red Fox Tavern, Pillsbury Av.
LESTER, MN: The Longhorn
LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan
LITTLE FALLS, MN: Falls Ballroom, E. hwy. 27, 320.632.9992
MACGREGOR: Larson’s Barn;
MAHTOMEDI, MN: The Dugout, 96 Mahtomedi Av., 55115, 651.429.8640
MANKATO, MN: 1. www.katoballroom.com, 2. The Wine Cafe, 301 N Riverfront Dr., dance space unknown; 3. Buster's Bar, 1325 Madison Av., dance space unknown
MAPLE LAKE, MN: DANCE PARTIES with food held at VFW occasionally, $6
MARINE-ON-THE-ST. CROIX: Brookside Bar may have music in summer
MILACA, MN: Northern Lights Ballroom, 10376 112th Av.,320-369-4622,
MONTROSE, MN: The Ugly Bar
MORA, MN: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight)
NEW PRAGUE, MN: Park Ballroom, Tel.: 952-758-4603
NORTH BRANCH, MN: possible music at Lake Pokegema restaurant; Tracy Heinze, www.minnesotadances.com, 763.439.3884 or 651-277-6683, also DJ for weddings, etc. and Check at Rush City Golf Course
NORTHFIELD, MN: Northfield Ballroom Dance Club, c/o Leisa Irwin, 205 Orchard St. N., 55057, 507-664-9292
OWATONNA, MN: www.CedarBallroom.com, 507.451.1426, 303, North Cedar Av., enter Pearl St., Lynette & Brian, ,
PRIOR LAKE, MN - VFW, and contact the public library
RAMSEY,/ANOKA, MN: King's Ranch, 17151 BAUGH ST. N.W., dance classes, Bible studies, game/movie nights, etc., www.facebook.com/kingsranch/, www.meetup.com/THE-ORIGINAL-KINGS-RANCH-CONNECTION/
RED WING, MN: Norton’s Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge, 307 Main St., 55066, 1-651-388-2711
ROCHESTER, MN:
- www.BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy. 14 E. 55904, 507-288-0556, -.fgommels@rconnect.com
- Castle Sr. Center, http://somnusadance.org, 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034
- Dahl Dance Ctr.,4204 Hwy, 52 N., 507-252-1848; http://www.dahldance.com, dahldance@msn.com
- The 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse may have swing bands
- Sonte’s and Studio on Third, 18 3rd St SW, 55902;: hosts Arg. Tango milongas on the 1st Sat or Fri.,
- Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 1751 Hwy. 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901 , 507-282-9811, off Hwy. 52 at Elton Hills Dr./19th St. exit
- Amer. Legion, 403 E. Center St., (507) 252-1659
- So. Minnesota (Rochester) USADance chapter, contacts are , 507.292.5130; or Jill at
- Whiskey Bone's Roadhouse, www.whiskeybonesroadhouse.com, 3820 U.S. Hwy. 63, 55906, ph. 507 287-8017
- Wicked Moose Bar and Grill:1201 Eastgate Dr. SE,
ROGERS, MN: BALLROOM CLASSES, 763.428.9714, 763.516.3661, Tracy palmer@truelifematters.com
RUSH CITY, MN: music at golf club and at outdoor summer festival
SAUK RAPIDS, MN: Rollie's, 940 35th Ave NE, 56379. (320) 255-0912
SARTELL, MN: in summer - Pinecone Central PK., 125 Pinecone Rd., 56377, 7 to 8:30p,
SHAKOPEE, MN: The Shakopee Ballroom; The O.K. Corral , Arizona's, Neisen's in Savage
ST. CLOUD, MN:
- St. Cloud Ballroom Dance Club, http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, ,
Jessa Swift, (320)363-0385, meets at Sta-Fit, 805 Pine Cone Rd N, ...; Take I94 to the MN15 exit in St. Cloud. Exit northbound MN15 through St. Cloud.Entering Sartell, take the County 120 exit. West on 120 about 1 1⁄2 miles to Pine Cone Rd.,Turn right on Pine Cone, then 3 more right turns to get to parking in front on the building.You will see on your right as you approach Pine Cone.
- Studio Jeff, 701 St. Germain S. W., Suite 201,St. Cloud, MN 56301, 320. 266.4137, www.studiojeff.com, , mailing address is Jeff Ringer, P.O. Box 1031, St. Cloud, MN 56302 (2021 now owned by Lucille Bates - can be rented)
- Holiday Inn - live music on Wednesdays in Legends Bar
- Pioneer Place, 22 Fifth Av. S., 56301, / 320-203-1233
- White Horse Tavern, 809 West St. Germain, St Cloud 56301, 320. 257.7775, dance space unknown
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : Mary Hoedeman, instructor,
STILLWATER, MN:
- St, Croix Event Ctr.(The Croix), 5880 Omaha Av. N, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082; see
- Belle Ballet and Ballroom, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651.343.8750, cheribelleballet@gmail.com
- Gasthaus, 8390 Lofton Av. N., near Hwy. 36 & Manning Av., 55082, www.gasthausbavarianhunter.com; 651-439-7128
- St. Croix Swing Club, , Dan Eichelberg
VICTORIA, MN: American Classic Ballroom, www.acballroom.com, 952.934.0900, Paul & Natalie Botes, 612.910.2610,
WACONIA:
- Lake Waconia Event Ctr. (formerly Lakeside Ballroom), 8155 Paradise Lane, 55387, 952-466-9910,
- Sovereign Estate Winery, 9950 North Shore Rd.music outside in summer
WINONA:
- River City Ballroom Dance Club: meets at Winona Athletic Club, E. 5th St & Mankato Av. 55987, contact
Kathy Carrol, or Stan Breitlow, ,
-Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020
ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616,
UNITED STATES (Minnesota is listed above):
ARIZONA - MESA, APACHE JUNCTION: P.O.L.K.A., Darrell Peper, 480.354.1434 polka
CALIFORNIA
- Los Angeles: 1. Craig Morris, experienced ballroom instructor, , 818.692.4462; 2. Michael Adegoke, ; 3.The CasinoBallroom, CatalinaSwingDanceFestival.com
- San Francisco: Golden Gate Yacht Club
COLORADO:
- Boulder: Tango Studio 6185 Arapahoe Av.,N.E. corner,80303,
- Denver: The Turnverien, 1570 Clarkson St., close to downtown; for all dance organizations since 1918, dance every night; elegant historic site
- Denver: West Coast Swing, 2828 N. Speer Blvd. (3 blocks west of I-25),
- Denver: country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose
- Denver and Boulder: Argentine Tango - contact , 720-280-4403;
Robert Skinner -skinner7797@msn.com
- Ft. Collins: The Sundance
- Watkins: Lulu’s, 20 min. from airport, on Fri. and Sat. swing-Latin-country band, good-sized wood dance floor, food; (great Doggie Dude Ranch and O‘Cat Corral Kennel for your pets is south of Watkins)
GEORGIA - ATLANTA : Instructor Sondra Chan,
ILLINOIS - CHICAGO: Bob Urbon’s dance pages
IOWA:
-Valerie Williams, ballroom dance and Arg. tango instructor, v@vjw.biz,
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-Cedar Falls: USA Dance, http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com, Pres. Hilda Ostby, 319-266-1428;
-Cedar Rapids/Cedar Valley/Waterloo: Cedar Valley Ballroom Dance Club,
-Clear Lake: Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr. 641.357.6151
-Duncan: www.duncanballroom.com, 641.923.9903/3316
-Iowa City: check at Wildwood Saloon
-Iowa State University Ballroom Dance Club: ,
- List of dance events: request from Mark M Mehl at mehl@iastate.edu
-Waterloo: Electric, 310 Conger St, 50703-3656
IOWA, Des Moines:
- Lake Robbins Ballroom, www.lakerobbins.com
- Cyclone Swing Society . Contact is John Hoelzer at jhoelzer@iastate.edu
- Des Moines Ballroom studio, 2745 Douglas Ave, Des Moines
-Embassy Club, 520 Market Street in West Des Moines
-Salsa at Cafe Su, 225 5th St, West Des Moines and Lime Lounge, corner of E Grand Av. and E. 5th St in East Village, DSM; salsadesmoines@gmail.com
-Swing: lmullica@gmail.com , http://www.stepintoswing.com/; West Des Moines Comm Center, 217 5th Street, in Valley Junction, www.swingdesmoines.com/
MASS., BOSTON: 612-978-9371 or
MINNESOTA - listed in 4 sections above this one
NEVADA - LAS VEGAS: Michael Adegoke,
NEW YORK/NEW ENGLAND AREA: Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com
NEW YORK, NY: ARG. TANGO LESSON in Central Park by Shakespeare statue, free,
NORTH CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, champion instructor, dancewithjzone@hotmail.com
NORTH DAKOTA - FARGO:
- http://www.northernlightsballroom.org, 701-412-3208
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- No. Dakota State Univ. Ballroom Dance Club, on Facebook, , Donald Miller 701-231-7941
- El Zagel Shrine, 1429 N. 3rd St., Fargo ND 58102
OKLAHOMA - TULSA: Ballroom dancing and Argentine tango,
OREGON - ASHLAND: Clay's Dance Studio, 333 High St. 97520,
OREGON - EUGENE - Social Dance Studio, 503-997-4567 or
SOUTH DAKOTA - RAPID CITY: Gotta Dance Studio,412 Oshkosh St., Rapid City, SD, 57701, , (605) 355-5118, Marilyn Simon
SOUTH DAKOTA - SIOUX FALLS:
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- Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 N. Summit
- Dance Ballroom, 1200 E. 57th, Oak Ridge Plaza, 605 332-3700
- Ballroom at the Bridges, ph.: 605-334-1140,
- El Riad Shrine, on 510 S. Phillips between 13th & 14th, El Riad Big Band,
TEXAS - SAN ANTONIO:
TENNESSEE - NASHVILLE: Elle Dance Studio, Inc.; instructors Alyssa Kark and Mark Short
WASHINGTON- SEATTLE:
- Ron Bolin; SeattleDanceInfo.com, , 425.917.1188, donation requested, 11205 S.E. 190th Place, Renton, WA 98055
- USA Dance - Seattle Chapter #1004 | 17345 92nd Ave NE | Bothell | WA | 98011
WISCONSIN:
- Burkhardt: Willow River Saloon, 1106 Co. Rd. A, 715.386.2201
- Eau Claire: Arthur Murray
- Green Bay: Simply Ballroom
- Hudson:
1. Phipps Center, 109 Locust, take 94 E to Hudson, use 1st downtown exit, 715-386-2305, Tom Larson 612-371-0300. (has studio in Mpls. for lessons)
2. Willow Creek Saloon
3. Dick's Bar,111 Walnut Street, 54016, ,1(715)386-5222
4. Ziggie's
- Madison: http://www.thebrinklounge.com; Italian Workmen's Club, 914 Regent St;
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- Marshfield: Eagles Club, 1104 S. Oak Av.
- Menomonie: free dance with live music at the Moose Lodge on Wed. afternoons from 1 - 5pm
- Milwaukee: 1. Karadzhov, Tony, instructor of intl. standard-style, , 612-203-5429; 2. check at The Red Rock Saloon for music
- New Richmond: Starr Elementary School cafeteria: 967 Starr Av. S, New Richmond, WI 54017; tel. (715) 243-7421.
- Onlaska: Hog Wild Bar, 3210 State Hwy. 35
- Osseo: Pallidum Ballroom
- Prescott: Philander's Bar might have music
- River Falls: Junior's Bar, 414 S. Main St., River Falls, WI 54022,
- Solon Springs: Lucius Woods Park, summer dancing on cement slab in front of very large stage
- St. Croix Falls: 1. The Dallas House,nice dance floor, beautiful dining room; 2. www.DancingDragonflyWinery.com, 2013 120th Ave., 54024, 715-483-WINE,
- Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email
UNITED STATES: Bob Urbon’s dance pages
INTERNATIONAL DANCE INFO.:
- Irish Set Dancing - see
- MEXICO: San Miguel Arthur Murray, +52-(415)152-0095,
- CANADA:
TheDance411.com, Suite 1008, 120 St. Patrick St., Toronto Ontario M5T2X7 Canada, , sells dance studio software, but might have some info.
For Winnipeg, Mantoba, Canada, check out
- DANCE CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, , Robert and Constance Bryant; www.usdance.org; research Stardust Cruises
- BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires Tips by Lynne, 30-page booklet, $10-15, order from , much information for any tourist including those seeking Argentine tango
- TOKYO, JAPAN: Toho Dance Hall,Toho Twin Tower Bldg. 7F in TōkyōGinza. 30 x 70 floor of sprung wood, seating for 200. Parking is not easily available and public transportation is via the Hibiwa subway station.