LYNNE’S DANCE NEWS
a list of
DANCING OPPORTUNITIES
in the MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL AREA
by Lynne Schulz, LMSDANCE@GMAIL.COM,
if urgent, text / call 612-940-4981
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WED., SEP. 3 (a 1st Wed.)
DAY BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: The Flying Pig, So. Mpls., see www.tfpstudio.com/
DAY SENIORS' DANCE PARTY 2nd Wed., 1-4pm at CoonRapidsVFW.com, 763-755-4760; $10.
DAY SR. VARIETY 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 DANCE PARTY to COUNTRY MUSIC at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., W. of Stillwater, 7pm class by Troy $10, 8-10:30pm dancing $15, DanceAndEntertainment.com
BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul, 8-9pm, DJ music with instructors present to dance with, 7pm interm. lesson is extra $15
BALLROOM CLASSES in St. Paul area at DancersStudio.com, DanceAndEntertainment.com, CinemaBallroom.com, CostaRicaBallroom.com, ArthurMurray.com, FredAstaire.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. area studios: see list on MONDAY page, VENUES and INSTRUCTORS pages, comm. educ. programs, YouTube.com
BALLLROOM/ LATIN DANCE CLASSES at www.SoulBallroom.com, Plymouth, MN, 76 Nathan Ln. N. (take Shelard exit off 169)
CHILDREN'S BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES - see www.DanceWithUs America.com in Southdale Mall
RUMBA REHEARSALS 8:30-9:30p every Wed.. in Sep.at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. and at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul in Oct. for USADance-MN's rumba FLASHMOB on Oct. 26 at Mall of America.
ARGENTINE TANGO in St. Paul by Miriam Lea - .miriam.lea.dance, miriam.ziven@gmail.com, 1-847-340-6854
LEARN TO PLAY ARG. TANGO MUSIC: class for musicians: Community Tango Ensemble meets in Mpls. - (all levels, beginners welcome!) and Northwoods Tango Ensemble (audition-based group), 2 concerts a year; see twincitiestango.com, Charles Gorczynski at redwoodtango@gmail.com
WEST COAST SWING CLASSES & PARTY at Triune Hall,1898 Iglehart, St. Paul, 7pm class, 9p-1a dancing, www.Swingesota.com
OUTDOOR MUSIC in TC Area to research:
- Anoka: 6-8PM Hitchville at Riverfront Mem. Pk., 2201 2nd Av., bring chair, thru Sep. 24, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks
- Mendota Hts. Sep.3 -M.T. Pockets & Loose Change: (Motown, R&B, and pop classics with a brass section). Market Sq.Pk., 720 Main St., Mendota Hts, MN 55118 2nd & 4th Wed. , 6-7:30pm thru Sep.17, bring chair, https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar....
- St. Louis Pk. ParkTavern.net has music on patio 5:30-8p, confirm at (952) 929-6810.dock and paddle.com
- St. Paul Como Pavilion. Sep. 3 - Legacy (Irish music) 7-8:30pm roofed, concrete floor, benches, cafe, see DockandPaddle.com
- 7VinesVineyard.com: 5-8pm, dance on sidewalk, thru Sep. 3?
- Victoria: 6- 8PM, Charlson Thur Community Bandshell, bring chair, www.victoriamn.gov/.../commu.../live_by_the_lake.php
- White Bear Lake: at Tally's Dockside 6-9PM, 4441 Lake Av S, White Br.Lk., dance on street by dock
- check your city park's schedule
MPLS. AREA SWING & RUMBA MUSIC to research:
- Blaine VFW Post 6316: DJ John 5pm
- Bloomington VFW: 7-10:30p, 311 W. 84th St., http://vfw1296mn.us /
- Carbone's in Mpls.:
- Crystal VFW: 5222 Bass Lake Rd
- Driftwood Char Bar: 7pm, dance space, 4415 Nicollet Av., Facebook.com
- Eagles Club, Mpls.: a swing band, 8-11pm & 7pm swing lesson, in big hall; rock n' roll bands in small hall, www.eagles34.org
- Mpls.Cider Co.: 7-10pm, local artists, sign up!, https://minneapoliscider.com/
- SchoonerTavern.com: 7:30-10p, small dance space - can move tables
- Shaw's Bar: 8pm, dance space, 1528 University Ave NE
- Waterbury Restaurant: ,6:30-9:30 PM, 3012 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 101, St. Louis Park no official dance floor
- Chart House: see below
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
- MMC: minnesotamusiccafe.com
- Saks: 1460 Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights
- Tilted Tiki in Stillwater: 6pm, FREE music Wed.- Sat. in summer
- Hudson, WI: see below
- Urban Growler:
LINE DANCE CLASSES, 6:30p interm.& advanced, 7-9:30p beginners at West Med. Lake Comm. Ctr., 1705 Forestview Ln. N., Plymouth, Facebook.com/KerryMaus, https://wmlcc.eventsmart.com/events
BLUES DANCING - see www.collectivelyblue.com
SWING/ LINDY HOP/ CHARLESTON DANCING - www.TCswing.com in Mpls. also www.uptownswing.net, 612-217-1087
SALSA CLASS - check at SoulBallroom.com, 76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, MN (take Shelard Pkwy, exit off 169)
SALSA/ BACHATA/ LATIN DANCING to research:
- Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance; kerisimonson@yahoo.com
- Conga Bistro, 501 E. Hennepin, Mpls., E. side of river, cement, Facebook.com/Congalatinbistro, 612-331-3360
- Addis Ababa Restaurant 2713 E. Lake St., Mpls
- other studios such as CostaRicaBallroom.com in Hopkins, DanceUnlimited in Wayzata, www.DanceWithDuende.com in St. Louis Pk., https://www.onereasondance.com,SoulBallroom.com, Plymouth/ Gol. Vall. area
LIVE ROCK MUSIC in BARS & NIGHTCLUBS is on VENUES page, section 3 (e.g. First Av., Turf Club, etc.)
IRISH MUSIC & DANCING:
- https://TheDublinerPub.com/, St. Paul: Twin Cities Célí Band, 6-9pm; dancing 7-9pm every Wed.
- Irish Music and Dance Assoc. www.IMDA-MN.ORG
FOLK/ INTL. / MORRIS DANCING/ ZUMBA, etc. - see www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.
SQUARE DANCING: www.sparesnpairs.com
HIP-HOP /JAZZ-FUNK classes - alldaystudio.mn@gmail.com
CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN' to confirm: at M.L. King, 271 Mackubin St, St Paul, Art 651-783-6619
EVENTS OUTSIDE MPLS. & ST. PAUL AREA: see VENUES page, regional section, examples to confirm:
RAMSEY, MN: DANCING / pickleball, etc.,other activities, Chrisitan group of singles (married also welcome) at King's Ranch, 17151 Baugh St NW, large wood floor, text Lola 612-272-3631, https://www.meetup.com/the-original-kings-ranch-connection/
LAKEVILLE, MN: live music at Brianno's Chart House, dance floor, optional dinner, reserve, www.briannoscharthouserestaurant.com
SAVAGE, MN: SENIORS' DANCE PARTY, one Wed. a mo., 1-4pm, check calendar at www.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
END of WEDNESDAY events
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