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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text / call 612-940-4981
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WED., JULY 22 (a 4th Wed.)
DAY BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: The Flying Pig, So. Mpls., see tfpstudio.com/
DAY SENIORS' DANCE PARTY 2nd Wed., 1-4pm at CoonRapidsVFW.com, 763-755-4760; $10.
DAY SENIORS' DANCE PARTY 3rd Wed. 1-4pm at www.SavageAmericanLegion.com, $10.
DAY COUNTRY LIVE MUSIC 1st Wed.,1-3pm, Lenox Ctr., 6715 Mtka. Blvd., St.Louis Pk., confirm at 952-928-6444.
VARIETY/ COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., W. of Stillwater, 7pm co. 2-step class by Troy $10, 8-10:30pm dancing to DJ Troy's good music, $15, DanceAndEntertainment.com
BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul, 8-9pm DJ music, instructors present to dance with, 7pm interm. lesson is extra $15.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. area studios: see list on MONDAY page, VENUES and INSTRUCTORS pages, comm. educ. programs, YouTube.com
BALLROOM CLASSES in St. Paul area at DancersStudio.com, DanceAndEntertainment.com, CinemaBallroom.com, CostaRicaBallroom.com, ArthurMurray.com, FredAstaire.
CHILDREN'S BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES - see DanceWithUsAmerica.com in Southdale Mall, also see SoulBallroom.com
LINE DANCE CLASSES, 6:30p interm., 7:30p beginners, 8:30p beg./ improvers at West Med. Lake Comm. Ctr., 1705 Forestview Ln. N., Plymouth, Facebook.com/KerryMaus, register at https://wmlcc.eventsmart.com/events.
ARG.TANGO in St. Paul by Miriam Lea-www.Tango.Dance; nowgotango@gmail.com, 1-847-340-6854.
LEARN TO PLAY ARG. TANGO MUSIC: Community Tango Ensemble meets in Mpls., (all levels) and Northwoods Tango Ensemble (audition), gives 2 fabulous concerts a year; see twincitiestango.com, Charles Gorczynski at redwoodtango@gmail.com
OUTDOOR MUSIC in Mpls.Parks: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/month/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=277
- Downtown Commons: ?? 12 noon at 425 Portland Av.
- Lk. Harriet - 7:30p July 22 Brio Brass ; concrete, benches in sun, concessions, toilets
OUTDOOR MUSIC
- Anoka Riverfront Pk.: 6pm, thru Sep. 30, https://www.anokamn.gov/640/Music-in-the-Parks
- Bloomington: 5–8p 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.; farmers' market, beer garden, games, food trucks, thru Aug26
- Columbia Hts.: 6:30-8pm at Huset Park E.(3965 Jefferson St NE), rain date July 22, ... https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/events/music_in_the_park.php
- Eagan: 4–5:30p & 6–8p , at Bandshell,1501 Central Pkwy., thru Oct. 7, https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music#augsept
- Edina: 7pm at Centennial Lk.Mall, 7499 France, E. side of parking ramp, bring chair or cushion,
https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16465/2026-CLP-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF?bidId=
- Excelsior Commons: 7pm, on lakeshore .every other Wed. thru Aug. 26; bring chair & sweater, first go S.E. to Adele's Frozen Custard Shop on Exc. Blvd., https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2026-concert-lineup.html
- Maple Grove: 7-9pm https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12914/Sounds-of-Summer-2026-schedule-PDF
- Mendota Hts.: occasionally 6-7:30pm at 720 Main St.NE, Dodd Rd & Hwy 110, https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/438/Music-in-the-Park
- Minnetonka: 5-7pm The Percolators in parking lot of YMCA 12301 Ridgedale Dr, Mtka. all are welcome! Bring chair,dancing shoes!
- New Hope: 7-8:30pm at Civic Ctr.Pk., 4401 Xylon Av N, dance on grass or concrete, bring chair, https://www.newhopemn.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=9826709&pageId=13109390
- Lakeville: 6-8pm food trucks, bring chair, thru Aug. 26, 952-985-4690, www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com/1239/Live-at-the-Lake
- Shoreview: 7-8:30p at Shoreview Comm. Ctr/ Commons,4600 Victoria St. N.
- NEW! St. Paul Como Zoo's Conservatory: 6-8pm, dance on sidewalks or grass, food/ bev. truck, climbing wall/ bouncy balls/ hula-hoops, bring a chair
- St. Louis Pk: 7-8:30p in Wolf Pk. in St. Louis Pk., 7-8:30pWolf Pk., 3700 Monterey, cement; bring chair & sunglasses, https://www.stlouispark.org/our-city/summer-concerts
- St. Paul Como Pavilion: 7-9p ; roofed, benches, cement floor, cafe, 2 parking lots, see dockandpaddle.com
- St. Paul Rice Park: 5-7pm 75 Fifth St. W.; cement, bring chair, Deb's Hot Dogs or use restaurants, restrooms/ rainy go into Landmark Ctr. , thru Aug. 19, https://www.landmarkcenter.org/summer-nights-in-rice/
- So. St. Paul: at Jefferson Pk.,125 21st Av.N., 6-7:30p, bring snacks ,chair, cash for the tip bucket & food trucks!
WEST COAST SWING at Triune Hall,1898 Iglehart, St. Paul, 7pm novice level, 8pm Interm. level, 9–11pm Social Dancing, see www.Swingesota.com and Facebook.com
MPLS. AREA SWING & RUMBA MUSIC to research:
- Blaine VFW Post 6316: DJ John 5pm
- Crystal VFW: 5222 Bass Lake Rd
- Driftwood Char Bar: 7pm, dance space, 4415 Nicollet Av., Facebook.com
- Eagles Club, Mpls.: 8-10p, 7pm swing lesson, https://www.eagles34.org/events-entertainment.html
- Mpls.Cider Co.: 7-10p
- SchoonerTavern.com: 7-10pm, 2901 27th Av S, Mpls.,can move tables for dance space
- YMCA: 22 - The Percolators at Ridgedale YMCA, Mtka., 5-7pm
ST. PAUL AREA SWING & RUMBA MUSIC to research:
- Half Time Rec: 8pm DJ tunes, www.Facebook.com/, 651-488-8245
- MidwaySaloon.com: Pat Donahue (R&B) & guests
- Saks: 6-9pm, 1460 Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights
- 7VinesVineyard.com: ?? 5:30-8p in bar or outside, E. of White Bear Lake off Hwy. 96.
- Tilted Tiki in Stillwater:
- Hudson, WI: see below
- Urban Growler:
BLUES DANCING - see collectivelyblue.com
SWING/ LINDY HOP/ CHARLESTON - TCswing.com in Mpls. also .uptownswing.net, 612-217-1087
SALSA/ BACHATA/ LATIN DANCING -see SoulBallroom.com near Plymouth, MN and DanceWithDuende.com in St. Louis Pk., and
OneReasonDance.com
FOLK/ INTL. / MORRIS DANCING/ ZUMBA, etc. - see TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.
SQUARE DANCING: .sparesnpairs.com
IRISH MUSIC & DANCING:
- https://TheDublinerPub.com/, St. Paul: Twin Cities Célí Band, 6-9pm; dancing 7-9pm every Wed.
- Irish Music and Dance Assoc. ; .IMDA-MN.ORG
LIVE ROCK MUSIC in BARS & NIGHTCLUBS is on VENUES page, section 3 (e.g. First Av., Turf Club, etc.)
HIP-HOP /JAZZ-FUNK classes - alldaystudio.mn@gmail.com
CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN' to confirm: at M.L. King, 271 Mackubin St, St Paul, call Art 651-783-6619
EVENTS OUTSIDE MPLS. & ST. PAUL AREA: see VENUES page, regional section, examples below to confirm:
SAUK CENTRE, MN: ??? at Sinclair Lewis Park Bandshell, 6:30-8pm!
NEW PRAGUE, MN: Next Chapter Winery July 22 - COUNTRY 2-STEP LESSON Wed.,Beyond Basics- Review then learn a new pattern. No partner needed. $15. 6:30-8:00 pm. All levels welcome. Lynette, lksdance@hotmail.com
OTSEGO, MN: see RockwoodsMN.com
RAMSEY, MN: DANCING / pickleball, etc.,other activities, Christian group of singles (married also welcome) at King's Ranch, 17151 Baugh St NW, large wood floor, text Lola 612-272-3631, .meetup.com/the-original-kings-ranch-connection/
LAKEVILLE, MN: 1 7pm Band, food trucks, bring chair, thru Aug.26, 952-985-4690, https://www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com/1239/Live-at-the-Lake; 2. LIVE MUSIC at Chart House, DANCE FLOOR, optional dinner, reserve, .briannoscharthouserestaurant.com
SAVAGE, MN: SENIORS' DANCE PARTY, one Wed. a mo., 1-4pm, check calendar at .savageamericanlegion.com
PRIOR LAKE, MN: DAY DANCE PARTY 11am–1pm at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, call to confirm
HUDSON, WI: 7-10pm every Wed?. at Ziggy's, https://ziggyswi.com/events-calendar
ST. CLOUD, MN: SENIORS' DANCE last Wed. of mo. 1-4pm at St. Cloud VFW, 918th Av. N., confirm at 320-251-9951
PRINCETON, MN: SENIORS' DANCE 1-4pm at Princeton VFW, confirm at 763-389-9959, vfw806@yahoo.com
PINE CITY, MN:. SENIORS' DANCE, every 3rd Wed.1-4pm. Pine City Legion, 525 Main St. N, 763-439-5749
MANKATO BALLROOM: ???
END of WEDNESDAY events
ADELE'S FROZEN
CUSTARD SHOP
800 Excelsior Blvd.
Excelsior, MN
open 11am -10:30pm
brats &
sandwiches,too
ADELE'S FROZEN
CUSTARD SHOP
800 Excelsior Blvd.
Excelsior, MN
open 11am -10:30p
SANDWICHES
& BRATS, TOO
