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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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 & Natl. 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., www.acballroom.com, Paul Botes, 612.910.2610, Natalie 952.221.2656
ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS, 5041 France Av. S., Edina MN 55410, 612-920-1900 and 534 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-227-3200, www.TwinCitiesArthurMurray.com
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 Rising Phoenix Dance Ctr., 440 Bunker Lk. Blvd, Anoka, Jennelle Donnay, 651-357-2060, partner Mike, mdinsmore80@yahoo.com, 651- 357-2060, 763- 218- 3096, www.awakeneddance.com
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLUB LLC, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.,Bloomington, MN, www.ballroom-club.com, info@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 Rd., Bloomington, MN 55431,(952) 392-9631
BURLESQUE - Twin Cities Burlesque Academy
CENTRAL DO BRAZIL DANCE STUDIO, Mpls. experienced instructor Rene Thompson, www.renedance.com, rdthompson01@yahoo.com, 612-578-2110
CINEMA BALLROOM, 1560 St. Clair, St. Paul, 55105, (S. off 94, E. off Snelling Av.), 651-699-5910, www.cinemaballroom.com; Eileen Arcilla and Eric and Michelle Hudson
COSTA RICA BALLROOM, 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins MN 55343 and 380 Rivertown Dr, Woodbury 55125, 612.240.9053, costaricaballroom@gmail.com, www.CostaRicaballroom.com; owners Eliecer & Rebecca Ramirez
DANCEandENTERTAINMENT.com, owner Tricia (nee Wood Schweitz); 651- 605-5784; in Stillwater at St. Croix Event Ctr. at 5880 Omaha Av.N.
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, dance.moves@comcast.net , 763-784-3449, Facebook: Dance Moves Performing Arts School
DANCERS STUDIO, 99 N. Snelling, (moving to Sibley Plaza 2473 & 2477 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 55401, in April of 2024, 651-641-0777, Katie & Gordon Bratt, http://www.dancersstudio.com
DANCE WAREHOUSE, Chanhassen, thedancewarehouse.net, 952-361-3660??
DANCE WITH US AMERICA STUDIO, 10 Southdale Center, Edina,MN 55435, www.dancewithusamerica.com, dancewithusa@gmail.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 STUDIO (BLOOMINGTON BALLROOM) , 3701 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN 55431, (952) 392-9631, instructor Charlie Drenth, https://www.bloomingtonballroom.com/team/
DONNAY’S - 3142 First Av. S., Mpls. MN, 55408, 612-822-8436, www.mndance.com
DUENDE Dance Studio, 5808R W. 36th St. St. Louis Park MN 55416, www.dancewithduende.com
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), Richfield MN 55423, 612-598-1094, https://www.tfpstudio.com
FRED ASTAIRE, 1975 Seneca Rd, Ste 700, Eagan, MN 55122, 651/451-6300, southmetro@fredastaire.com
http://www.fredastaire.com/south-metro-eagan/ ; 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
KATHA DANCE THEATRE, Crystal, MN, teach dances of Northern India. kathadance.org, (763) 533-0756
KEANE SENSE OF RHYTHM, 2161 University Av., W Suite 117, St Paul, MN 55114, tapcompany.org, 651-263-7226, space for rent
LAKE HARRIET DANCE CTR., 6438 Lyndale Av S, Richfield 55423
LATIN MAMBO, 2948 Chicago Av.S., #308,Mpls. MN, www.latinmambodancestudio.com, 612-558-7190t
NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, Michael Bang, 612.799.4147, northstardancestudio@yahoo.com, https://www.facebook.com/northstar.dancestudio
ONE REASON Dance Studio,2305 N.E. 37th Av., Mpls., 55421, English: (612) 532-5202, Spanish: (612) 532-4854, onereasondance@gmail.com
PASSION MEETS DANCE, Nelly Sparkman, 612-404-7412, passionmeetsdance@gmail.com
PAT PEARE'S DANCE STUDIO,1981 Silver Bell Rd., Eagan, MN 55122, 651- 686-9843
PRIOR LAKE STUDIO - contact Duayne at dwincell@gmail.com
RENE’S LATIN DANCE & MUSIC DANCE STUDIO, http://www.renedance.com/, on Facebook at Rene Dennis Thompson, salsacontimba1@gmail.com, (612) 578-2110
RIGHT FOOT DANCE STUDIO - private lessons, Richfield, therightfootdancestudio@gmail.com, 507-990-6482, Christine Miller Barneson & Shawn Barneson
RISING PHOENIX DANCE CTR.. 440 Bunker Lk. Blvd.,Anoka, 763-571-6180; (Jennelle Donnay, instructor, uses this space,651-357-2060, Mike Dinsmore 763-218-3096, www.awakeneddance.com
RIVER VALLEY Dance Academy, 3700 N Chestnut St. in Chaska. Paul 612.910.2610 and Natalie 952.221.2656.
QC DANCE STUDIO -9967 Ulysses St NE., Mpls. MN 55434, 763.754.4094, info@qcdance.com - ballet, tap, hip hop, etc.
SON STUDIO, Suite 102, 2001 Cliff Rd, Burnsville 55337, 651.245.6670
SOUL BALLROOM - 76 Nathan Ln N., Plymouth, MN, off Hwy, 394 &169, 763-496-55553, dance@soulballroom.com
TAPESTRY DANCE CENTER, 3748 Minnehaha Av. S., Mpls, 55406, 612.722.2914, (contra,international, ballroom events/classes) www.tapestryfolkdance.org
TIME OUT FITNESS- ballrooms at 6015 Lyndale Av.S., Mpls. to rent
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, uptownswinglessons@gmail.com, www.uptownswing.net
YiRii Dance Studio - 2621 28th Av S, Mpls. MN 55406
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, www.astercafe.com
BALLENTINE VFW, Mpls.: 2916 Lyndale Av. S., patio, www.uptownvfw.org/, 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
BLAINE VFW, Post 6316, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946; http://sgtjohnricevfw.com
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, www.kofc3827.com, http://www.kofcbloomington.com/
BLOOMINGTON VFW: (Everett McClay Post 1296), 311 W. 84th St., Bloomington MN, (952) 854-1296, www.Facebook.com
BLUES SALOON in St. Paul, 1638 Rice St., St. Paul, MN 55117, Ph.: 651.331.0929, floor 15 x 25, email: wilebskis.blues.saloon@gmail.com,
CAN CAN WONDERLAND, 755 Prior Av. N.Suite #004 St. Paul, 651.925.2261, www.cancanwonderland.com
CAPRI DANCE STUDIO, 22 X 21, for rent at Capri Theatre, 2027 W. Broadway, Mpls. 55411, www.thecapritheater.org, Director Karl Reichert, 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.; www.thecelticjunction.com
CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK , 7499 France Av., Edina, behind parking ramp,www.centenniallakespark.com/
MAPLE GROVE TOWN SQUARE, 7991 N. Main St. , 763-494-5959
CHANHASSEN AMER. LEGION - 290 Lake Dr. E., Chanhassen, MN 55317, 952-934-6677, www.alpost580-chanhassenmn.org/index.php
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;
COTTAGE GROVE VFW Post 8752, 9260 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016-
COWLES CENTER, 528 Hennepin Av., Downtown Mpls., www.thecowlescenter.org
CROONERS LOUNGE AND SUPPER CLUB, 6161 Hwy. 65, Fridley MN, dance outside behind tables. http://www.croonersloungemn.com/, 763-862-5463, 763-228-5363
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, dixiesongrand@comcast.net
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, www.lundstrumcenter.org (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
EVERETT-MCCLAY VFW- see BloomingtonVFW
FALLOUT (see Dance Love above)
FLOYD’S,1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, 952-443-9944, www.floydsbar.com
FRIDLEY AMER. LEGION, 7365 Central Av. N.E., 55432 (Shaddrick-LaBeau Post 303) 763-784-9824?,763 786-2150,www.fridleylegion.org
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, www.chesterbird.com/cal/month.php.
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.)
HAMEL VFW, Hamel Rd., in Plymouth (763) 478-2077, floor 40 X 60, contact Jeff for band schedule
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; www.facebook.com
HOPKINS VFW: George Wolff Post 425, 100 Shady Oak Rd., 952-938-9916, hopkinsVFW@gmail.com, no band info. online
IVY BUILDING - 2637 27th Av. S., #231, Minneapolis, MN 55406
JAMES BALLANTINE - see Ballantine VFW above
JAZZ CENTRAL, MPLS. - www.jazzcentral.squarespace.com
JAWAAHIR DANCE CO., and CASSANDRA SCHOOL, 1940 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 55403, 612-872-6050
KEYSTONE EVENT CTR.(Withrow)- 12169 Keystone Av., Hugo, MN, N. of Hwy. 36 just W. of Manning Tr., 651.439.5123, https://www.keystoneweddingsmn.com/
KING'S RANCH - see Ramsey, MN below
K.J.s HIDEAWAY - 408 St. Peter St. St. Paul, MN.
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
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, http://www.mancinis.com
MANITOU Grill & Event Center, 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110; http://www.manitougrill.com, info@manitougrill.com, (used to be"The Station")
MAPLE TAVERN, 9375 Deerwood Ln. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369, northern suburb of Mpls., tel.763-425-2700
MAPLEWOOD MOOSE LODGE, 1946 English St., St. Paul MN 55109 (651)776-2830, www.mnmoose.com/Lodge963-Maplewood.html
MARIAN KC HALL - see Bloomington Event Center above
MARIO'S KELLER BAR - 2300 University Ave NE, Mpls., MN 55418, 612-781-3860, http://www.gasthofzg.com/keller-bar.html http://www.brownbearsw.com/cal/marioskellerbar
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, Medina@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 E. 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, info@millcitynights.com
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 www.thenarrrowssaloon.com
THE NICOLLET, 1931 Nicollet Av., Mpls., MN, 55403, 612-872-2415, cafe, wood floor, www.the-nicollet.com
NORMANDALE LAKE PARK BANDSHELL 84th St., Bloomington, MN; http://bloomingtonmn.gov
NORTHSTAR BALLROOM, 2017 Buford, St. Paul; https://sites.google.com/site/facultydanceclub/Home; daveyarusso@gmail.com, 651-486-8328
NORTH ST. PAUL AMERICAN LEGION, 7th St. 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., 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
PHOENIX Event Ctr.,20732 Holt Av., Lakeville, MN
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,www.scott.lib.mn.us
PUBLIC KITCHEN + BAR, 229 E. 6th St. Paul, MN 55101, http://publickitchenstpaul.com/, 651-348-6456
RICHFIELD AMER. LEGION 435, 6501 Portland Av.S., Richfield, MN, http://mnlegion435.org/, (612) 866-3647
Fax: (612) 866-0741, E-mail: richfieldamericanlegion@comcast.net
RICHFIELD VFW Fred Babcock Post 5555 at 67th and Lyndale S., 612-869-5555, www.vfw5555.com
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, rosevillevfw7555@gmail.com, 651-483-5313
ROSETOWN AMER. LEGION: 700 W. Co.Rd. C, Roseville, 651-483-3515
SAUK RAPIDS, MN: Rollie's, Co.Rd. 23, E of St. Cloud; small dance floor, good fod
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, www.schoolofthewise.net
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, info@Shakopeeballroom.com, owner is Donna Tseng and Quang (Kwong) at bar
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, cgsiprograms@gmail.com
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, http://cafdance.eventbrite.com/. Amy Lauria - amyplauria@gmail.com
SOUTH ST. PAUL VFW, Gallagher-Hanson Post 295, 111 S. Concord, 651-455-1505, www.vfwpost295.org
STATION - see Manitou above
STILLWATER EVENT CENTER, 1910 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN 55082; 651-430-3274;events@stillwatereventcenter.com ;www.stillwatereventcenter.com.
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 www.DanceAndEntertainment.com
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
VOLSTAD'S EMPORIUM, 711 W Lake St, Mpls. 55408(612) 259-7891
WABASHA STREET CAVES, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, 55107, 651-224-1191. www.wabashstreetcaves.com
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.,
WMedLakeCC@gmail.com, 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- dance space??, whitesquirrelbar.com
WILEBSKI’S - see BLUES SALOON above
WITHROW BALLROOM - see Keystone above
OTHER INFO.: usadance-minnesota.org, dancir.net, StarTribune.com Friday Variety section
COMPETITIONS: www.usadance.org
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/tour.htmlwww.aquampls.com
- AZUL NIGHTCLUB, 400 3rd Av.N., Mpls.
- Bayview Event Ctr: in Excelsior: tiny dance space, www.Bayviewevent.com
-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, www.bogartsplace.com
- 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
- CLOUDLANDTHEATRE.com, 3533 E. Lake St., Mpls., dance space, mostly rock music, check website
- The Crooked Pint: 501 Wash.Av. hs., downtown Mpls., http://crookedpint.com/
- 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, http://www.grumpys-bar.com/nordeast/index.html
- Honey Lounge: 205 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612. 746. 0306,(usually hip-hop music, concrete dance floor 18X8, http://www.honeympls.com
- The Icehouse: 2528 Nicollet Av. S.,Mpls., 612-276-6523, http://www.icehousempls.com
- Juniors in Burnsville: (Cliff Rd. & Hwy. 13N), www.juniorssports.com
- 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', www.lodgeofrobbinsdale.com
- Mainstreet Bar & Grill: 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 952.938.2400. wear hard-soled shoes, sticky floor 14X8, http://mainstreetbar.com
- MAYSLACK’S, 1428 4th St. N.E., Mpls.55418, 612.789.9862, http://www.mayslacksbar.com
- 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, http://neisens.com/music-events/
- 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, http://thepourhousempls.com/events/
- 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,www.schoonertavern.com/LIVEMUSIC.htmlschoonertavern.com
- 7th Street Entry: 7th St. and 1st Av.N., Mpls., 612-338-8388
- Shaw's Bar, 1528 University Av. N.E., Mpls., http://www.shawsne.com/
- Stanley's Bar Room, 2500 University Av.N. E., Mpls., small dance floor
- Triple Rock: 629 Cedar Av.S., Mpls. 612-333-7399, www.turfclub.net
- 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., http://www.varsitytheater.org/
- 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"Wednesday Variety Section, "City Pages," "Pioneer Press"??
ST. PAUL AREA (see Mpls. list above)
- Amsterdam: http://www.amsterdambarandhall.com
- Barrio: 235 E. 6th St., www.barriotequila.com
- The Doghouse: off White Bear Av., S. of 694 at 2029 Woodlynn Av.,Maplewood, MN (651) 621-1535, www.thedoghousebarandgrill.com
- Hat Trick Lounge: 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul, 651-378-4849, http://www.robincommunications.com, robin@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 , https://www.facebook.com/jerseysbarandgrill
- 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, www.neumannsbar.com
- So. St. Paul VFW; http://www.vfwpost295.org/club_calendar.htmL
- The Station in White Bear Lake
- Tally's in White Bear Lake; music outside 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
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4. REGIONAL & NATL. DANCE VENUES (2 sections- Minnesota and then U.S./Intl.)
MINNESOTA:
BALLROOM DANCE RETREATS, www.mydanceretreats.com, Tom Larson, 612-371-0300
BACKUS: at Amer. Legion
BEMIDJI, MN: Eagles Club #351, 1270 Neilson Av.,, every Fri., 7:30-11:30 p.m., confirm at 218-751-9985
BEMIDJI/ WALKER/ GRAND RAPIDS AREA: www.suzyandhondo.com, dancers@suzyandhondo.com, 218- 766-4043
BETHEL: Sandhill Ctr., 763-213-1589
BIG LAKE: Friendly Buffalo, 166722 198th Av. N.W., 763-263-7766
BRAINERD: Eagles Club #287
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, djcds2@mchsi.com, (320) 444-4489
COLOGNE, MN: Pounder's Bar, 610 W. Lake St.
CROSBY, MN: Bridge Tavern
DULUTH:
1. Superior Ballroom Dance Studio, 21 N. Lake Av.(218) 348-1928, http://superiorballroomdance.com
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, www.facebook.com/universaldanceduluth
4. Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park on the shoreline
5. Royal Bicycle Club of Bombay, http://www.twinportsdance.com, lindahines7@gmail.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., http://sacredheartmusic.net
11. www.bayfrontfestivalpark.com
12. North Shore Ballroom, 1515 Kenwood Ave, Suite 300! Rae Lyons and Benjamin Welch
EAST BETHEL: Route 65 Bar, //route65pubngrub.com
ELK RIVER-ROGERS AREA:
- Jeté Dance Centre, 14165 James Rd., Elk River, 763-428-9714, tracypalmer@comcast.net, Tracy/Stu Palmer
- Boondox Bar & Grill, 9100 Park Av. N.E., Elk River, MN
- Amer. Legion
- RiversEdgeCommonsPark, 679 Main St NW
FAIRMONT: Red Rock Center, redrockcenter@frontiernet.net
FARIBAULT AREA: see Owatonna below
FARMINGTON: Grand Hall, 217 Oak St., www.grandhallstudio.com
FOLEY, MN: Mr. Jim's, 840 County Hwy 23, 56329, (320) 968-7543, big dance floor
FOREST LAKE: Dance Factory 1432 Lake St. S,. 55025, 651-464-6394 dancefactory@mac.com,
GLENCOE, MN: Pla-Mor Ballroom, 1904 9th St.E., 320.864.4119
GLENWOOD: Lakeside Ballroom, 180 S. Lake Shore Dr., Barb (320) 763-6432, http://www.lakesideballroom.org
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.
HAMEL, MN: 1. Inn Kahoots, 45 Hamel Rd., www.innkahootsbar.com/ ; 2. Hamel VFW also on Hamel Rd., Plymouth
HASTINGS, MN: 1. check at the LeDuc Mansion; 2. OUTDOOR MUSIC, www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-departments/parks-recreation/programs-events/levee-park-programs-and-events
HENDERSON, MN: Charlie's Bar
HIBBING, MN: see www.reifcenter,org, 1-218-327-5780
HOWARD LAKE: Amer. Legion
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, http://www.oakcentergeneralstore.com/about.tab.html
LAKEVILLE, MN: Red Fox Tavern, Pillsbury Av., big patio
LESTER PRAIRIE, MN: Longhorn's 400 Central Av.
LEXINGTON: Dance Moves, 9157 S. Highway Dr., Laura McClanahan
LITCHFIELD, MN: 1. Litchfield Opera House,136 Marshall Av.N (W. from Mpls. on Hwy.12), Connie Lies 320-535-0829
LITTLE FALLS, MN: Falls Ballroom, E. hwy. 27, 320.632.9992
MACGREGOR: Larson’s Barn; www.larsonsbarn.com
MAHTOMEDI, MN: Forster;s Dugout, https://www.forstersdugoutbar.rocks/
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
MANANNAH, MN: Hill Top
MAPLE LAKE, MN: DANCE PARTIES with food held at VFW occasionally, $6
MARINE-ON-THE-ST. CROIX: Brookside Bar has music in summer
MILACA, MN: Northern Lights Ballroom, 10376 112th Av.,320-369-4622, www.northernlightsbanquet.com
MONTICELLO, MN: VFW
MONTROSE, MN: The Ugly Bar
MORA, MN: Grand Event Center on Rowland Road (behind Mora Unclaimed Freight)
NEW GERMANY, MN: Down South Bar, 360 Broadway E.
NEW PRAGUE, MN: Park Ballroom, 300 Lexington Av. S., 952-758-4603
NORTH BRANCH, MN: 1. possible music at Lake Pokegema restaurant; 2. Tracy Heinze, www.minnesotadances.com, 763.439.3884 or 651-277-6683, also DJ for weddings, etc. tracylwheinze@yahoo.com; 3. Rush City Golf Course - music , but no dance space
NORTHFIELD, MN: Northfield Ballroom Dance Club, c/o Leisa Irwin, 205 Orchard St. N., 55057, 507-664-9292
OWATONNA, MN: 1, www.CedarBallroom.com, 507.451.1426, 303, bdawley@viracon.com, 2. Reggie's, 220 N Cedar Av., (507) 413-6000
PRIOR LAKE, MN - VFW, https://vfwpost6208.com/, 952.226.6208; 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: 1. Norton’s Downtown; 2. 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., http://tangosocietyofrochester.com
- Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 1751 Hwy. 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901 rochestermn@fredastaire.com, 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, http://somnusadance.org/; contacts are ChristineM.Miller@roch.edu, 507.292.5130; or Jill at smith.jill.a@mayo.edu
- 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, http://www.wickedmoosebarandgrill.com/
ROCKVILLE, MN: The Hideaway, 320-253-1285
ROGERS, MN: 1. BALLROOM CLASSES, www.idlc.org/ballroom.htm, 763.428.9714, 763.516.3661, Tracy palmer@truelifematters.com; 2. liquor store may have music
RUSH CITY, MN: 1, VFW Post 6692, 45 S. Alger Av., 55069; 2. Bulrush Golf Club; 3. outdoor summer festival in park on Dana Av.
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, http://www.sartellmn.com/movies-music-events-at-pinecone-central-park-this-summer
SHAKOPEE, MN: Shakopee Bowl, Shakopee Ballroom; O.K. Corral, Arizona's, Neisen's in Savage, O'Brien's 338 1st Av. E.
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA : instructor, http://www.maryhoedeman.com/home
SPRING HILL, MN: The Horseshoe
ST. CLOUD, MN:
- St. Cloud Ballroom Dance Club, http://stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, info@stcloudballroomdanceclub.com, Jessa Swift, (320)363-0385,
- Studio Jeff, 701 St. Germain S. W., Suite 201, 56301, Jeff 320-266-4137, www.studiojeff.com, jeff@studiojeff.com, (2021 now owned by Lucille Bates - can be rented)
- Holiday Inn - in Legends Bar
- Pioneer Place, 22 Fifth Av. S., 56301, www.ppfive.com / 320-203-1233
- White Horse Tavern, 809 West St. Germain, St Cloud 56301, 320. 257.7775, dance space unknown
ST. MICHAEL, MN choices: 1. at Le Musique, 4300 O'Day Av., 612-314-9199, /www.lemusiqueroom.com/ and 2. Ditto's;
STILLWATER, MN:
- Belle Ballet and Ballroom, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651.343.8750, cheribelleballet@gmail.com
- Grand Banquet Hall, 301 S 2nd St, Stillwater MN 55082; 651-430-1235; info@stillwaterriverboats.com; www.grandbanquethall.com
- St, Croix Event Ctr.(The Croix), 5880 Omaha Av. N, 55082; see www.DanceAndEntertainment.com
- St. Croix Swing Club, st.croixswing@gmail.com, Dan
- Stillwater Event Center, 1910 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN 55082; 651-430-3274; events@stillwatereventcenter.com; www.stillwatereventcenter.com.
- Others: Zephyr Theatre, P.D. Pappy's, Brix Cafe.com
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, www.lakewaconiaeventcenter.com
- Sovereign Estate Winery, 9950 North Shore Rd.music outside in summer
- https://www.parleylakewinery.com/
WINONA:
- River City Ballroom Dance Club: meets at Winona Athletic Club, E. 5th St & Mankato Av. 55987, contact Kathy Carrol, carrllk@hbci.com or Stan Breitlow, sbreitlo@hbci.com, www.rivercitydancers.org
-Blue Heron, 162 W. 2nd, 507-452-7020
ZUMBROTA: Crossings, 320 East Av. 55992, off Hwy. 52; 507-732-7616, www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
VENUE PHONE NUMBERS
ALEXANDRIA VFW 320—763—9221 BILLY’S 763—477—4742
BLOOMINGTON VFW 952—854---1296 BISON CREEK 763—682---4180
COON RAPIDS VFW 763—755---4760 BRIDGE TAVERN 218---546---5219
CRYSTAL VFW 763—537---9914 CAPTAIN’S 763---444---5897
HAMEL VFW 763---478---2077 DARWIN TAVERN 320---693---2011
MONTICELLO VFW 763---295---3792 FLOYDS 952---443---9944
PRIOR LAKE VFW 952—226---6208 HIDE A WAY 320---253---1285
ELK RIVER LEGION 763—441---3150 HILLTOP 320---453---2200
FRIDLEY LEGION 763—786---2150 HORSESHOE 320---987---3610
HOWARD LAKE LEGION 320---543---2554 JIM’S 320---968---7543
N ST PAUL LEGION 651---777---3708 NEISEN’S 320---864---5555
SAVAGE LEGION 952---894---6940 NORTHWOODS 763---274---2380
SILVER LAKE LEGION 320---327---2404 ROLLIES 320---255---0912
PARK RAPIDS LEGION 218---732---5238 STONEY’S 320---253---2330
ZIMMERMAN LEGION 763---856---2131 TRACK SIDE 320---396---3965
ALEXANDRIA EAGLES 320---763---3063
BRAINERD EAGLES 218---829---4216
MINNEAPOLIS EAGLES 612---729---4469
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, koo-craig@yahoo.com, 818.692.4462; 2. Michael Adegoke, salsadancefiestaclub2@gmail.com; 3.The CasinoBallroom, CatalinaSwingDanceFestival.com
- San Francisco: Golden Gate Yacht Club
COLORADO:
- Boulder: Tango Studio 6185 Arapahoe Av.,N.E. corner,80303, www.bouldertangostudio.com
- 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), http://westcoastswingdenver.com
- Denver: country-swing dancing at Grizzly Rose
- Denver and Boulder: Argentine Tango - contact nickjones@yahoo.com, 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
FLORIDA: contributed by Tom Rienke
Bonita Springs:
1. Dance Life, 26251 S. Tamiami, 239-496-3600, Fri. - ballroom music, Wed. - variety, emphasis on WCS, http://www.dancelifeswfl.com/.
2. Elks Lodge, 3231 Coconut Rd., 239-947-2753, http://bpoe2753.com/ , Sun. - https://www.gulfbreezebopclub.com/
Bradenton:
1. Bradenton Dance Ctr., 6006 Cortez Rd., 941-792-7410, www.bradentondance.com/
2. Elks Lodge, 2511 75th St. W., 941-792-1511, bands Fri. & Sat., www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodge=1511,
Cape Coral:
1. Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Bvd., 239-549-3000, music by Erich, Thurs. , http://capecabaret.com/
2. Lake Kennedy Ctr .,400 Santa Barbara Blvd ., 239-574-0575, www.capecoral.net/department/parks_and_recreationhome/lake_kennedy_senior_center/index.php;
http://musicbyerich.com/schedule.htm
Cocnut Creek (near Ft. Lauderdale): Gold Coast Ballroom, 1415 Lyons Rd., 954-979-0770, http://goldcoastballroom.com/
Ft. Meyers:
1. Aki's Dance Studio, 6300 Metro Plantation Rd. , enter in back ,239-275-9252,www.akisdance.com/index.html , contact@djbernieb.com - request emails
2. M & N Dance Studio, 12450 Metro Pkwy., 239-275-8159, https://mandndance.com/
3. Rhythm House, 16440 Tamiami ,239-466-8326, www.therhythmhousefortmyers.com/
Naples: Johnny & Lisa Dance, 9655 Tamiami Trail N. #101, 239-919-0205,www.youknowyouwantto.com/home.html
Sarasota: Blue Rooster, 1525 4th St., 941-388-7539, https://blueroostersrq.com/
St. Petersburg:
1. Bayou Dance Club (in Pinellas Park), 6541 102nd Av. N.,727-548-6511, www.bayoudanceclub.com/
2. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd S.,813-840-3715, http://swingtime.info/gcsn.html, Wed. DON’T MISS THIS ONE !
Tampa: Club 111, American Legion Post 111, 6918 N Florida Av., 813 237-1271, Tues., https://www.alseminolepost.org/events
Other Florida Links: www.musicbyerich.com/index.htm, http://manhattanconnection.info/schedule.html; www.havetodance.com/dancefl.html; www.dancelistflorida.com/;
GEORGIA - ATLANTA : Instructor Sondra Chan, www.gottadancenow.com
ILLINOIS - CHICAGO: Bob Urbon’s dance pages - http://www.ballroomchicago.com
IOWA:
-Valerie Williams, ballroom dance and Arg. tango instructor, v@vjw.biz, partner Larry Gleason, ljtgleason@gmail.com, 651-452-8550
-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, www.usadance.org
-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: http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/ballroom, ballroom-info@iastate.edu,
- List of dance events: request from Mark M Mehl at mehl@iastate.edu
-Waterloo: Electric, 310 Conger St, 50703-3656
- 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 bonnieinveen@gmail.com
MINNESOTA - listed in 4 sections above this one
NEVADA - LAS VEGAS: Michael Adegoke, salsadancefiestaclub2@gmail.com
NEW YORK/NEW ENGLAND AREA: Bob Flagg at roaldrd/@hotmail.com
NEW YORK, NY: ARG. TANGO LESSON in Central Park by Shakespeare statue, free, www.centralparkny.org
NORTH CAROLINA: Jason Barnes, champion instructor, dancewithjzone@hotmail.com
NORTH DAKOTA - FARGO:
- http://www.northernlightsballroom.org, 701-412-3208
- No. Dakota State Univ. Ballroom Dance Club, on Facebook, ndsubdc@hotmail.com, Donald Miller 701-231-7941
- El Zagel Shrine, 1429 N. 3rd St., Fargo ND 58102
OKLAHOMA - TULSA: Ballroom dancing and Argentine tango, http://www.amblerhouse.net/TAT/
OREGON - ASHLAND: Clay's Dance Studio, 333 High St. 97520, www.claysdancestudio.com
OREGON - EUGENE - Social Dance Studio, 503-997-4567 or joydavina@socialdancestudio.com
SOUTH DAKOTA - RAPID CITY: Gotta Dance Studio,412 Oshkosh St., Rapid City, SD, 57701, marilyn@gottadancerapid.com, (605) 355-5118, Marilyn Simon
SOUTH DAKOTA - SIOUX FALLS:
- www.usadancesouthdakota.org
- www.dakotacountrydanceclub.org
- Couples Dance Club - http://www.sfballroomdance.com/
- 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: http://www.arthurmurraysa.com/index.html
TENNESSEE - NASHVILLE: Elle Dance Studio, Inc.; instructors Alyssa Kark and Mark Short
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dancing in the DMV, Capital Tango,.
WASHINGTON STATE" 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:
- Amery: Michael Park Pavilion (roofed), 60 mi. NE of St. Paul
- Burkhardt: Willow River Saloon, 1106 Co. Rd. A, 715.386.2201
- Chippewa Falls: Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Venue, Elizabeth DeCook, owner
- 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, dbg@dicksbarhudson.com,1(715)386-5222
4. Ziggie's
- Madison: http://www.thebrinklounge.com; Italian Workmen's Club, 914 Regent St; , Arg. tango - www.madisontango.org
- 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, tonydancesport@gmail.com, 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: 1. Junior's Bar, 414 S. Main St., 54022, www.juniorsrf.com/; 2. Veteran's Park, 1 N Main St., 54022 in summer
- 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, 3. www.musicontheoverlook.com/
- Instruction: Pollie Evans 715- 772-4510, email polliedance@gmail.com
UNITED STATES: Bob Urbon’s dance pages http://www.ballroomchicago.com/traveling.htm
INTERNATIONAL DANCE INFO.:
- https://www.wherecanwedance.com/
- Irish Set Dancing - see www.sets.ie
- MEXICO: San Miguel Arthur Murray, +52-(415)152-0095, info@bailesanmiguel.com
- CANADA:
TheDance411.com, Suite 1008, 120 St. Patrick St., Toronto Ontario M5T2X7 Canada, rajeev@thedance411.com, sells dance studio software, but might have some info.
For Winnipeg, Mantoba, Canada, check out http://www.dancebob.com/groups.html
- DANCE CRUISES: bryantcruises.com, ph. 602.535.5656, bryant100@cox.net, Robert and Constance Bryant; www.usdance.org; research Stardust Cruises
- BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: www.hoy-milonga.com
- 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.
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