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., JULY 16 (a 3rd 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, $10, 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
LADIES' MASTERY CLASS 6pm by champ Lisa 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
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 Mpls. Parks: see www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/category/music-in-the-parks/, such as ----
- The Commons: 425 Portland Av, Downtown
- Lake Harriet: 7:30p cement floor, benches, concessions, restrooms, park up hill on 42nd St.
- Lake Nokomis Main Beach:
OUTDOOR MUSIC in TC Area:
- Anoka: 6-8PM thru Sep. 24, Riverfront Mem. Pk,, 2201 2nd Av., bring chair, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks
- Bloomington: July 9 5-8p music 5:30p thru Aug. 27, at Civic Plaza east lot, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd, market, food/ beer
- Columbia Hts: 6:30-8p, Huset Pk.., 3965 Jefferson St. NE., food truck ,thru Aug. 20, www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/community/music_in_the_park.php
- Eagan Bandshel: 4-5:30pm & 6-8pm thru Aug. 27, bring chair, 1501 Central Pkwy.https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music
- Edina CentennialLakesPlaza: 7pm; 7499 France, behind ramp, www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/ 16465/2025-CLP-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF
- Excelsior: some Weds. thru Aug. 20,) grass, bring chair & sweater, go to Adele's Frozen Custard first, www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2025-concert-lineup.html
- Maple Grove Town Green: 7pm www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9752/Sounds-of-Summer-2025-schedule-PDF?bidId=
- Mendota Hts. 2nd & 4th Wed. , 6-7:30pm thru Sep.17, at 720 Main St.NE, Dodd Rd & Hwy, 110, bring chair, https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar....
- New Hope: some Wed., 7-8:30pm, Civic Center Pk: 4401 Xylon Av N, dance on grass or concrete, bring chair, check City of New Hope Event Calendar
- Oakdale: 7pm July 30, Aug.13; Aug. 20 (6pm) in Rich. Walton Pk., www.oakdalemn.gov/530/Summer-Concert-Series
- Shoreview: 7-8pm thru Aug. 6, at The Commons, 4580 Victoria Street N.
- St. Louis Pk. ParkTavern.net has music on patio 5:30-8p, confirm at (952) 929-6810.dock and paddle.com
- St. Louis Pk: July 16 7-8:30p Salsa Del Soul Band at Wolfe Pk., small cement floor, bring chair
- Riverfront Mem. Pk, 2201 2nd Av., Anoka, https://www.anokaminnesota.com/.../Summer-Concerts...
- St. Paul Como Pavilion. 7-8:30pm; Jazz On the Prairie Big Band; roofed, concrete floor, benches, cafe, see DockandPaddle.com
- St. Paul Conservatory: 6-8pm, 1225 Estabrook Dr., thru July 30, bring picnic, chair, dance shoes; hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer/ wine for sale.
- 7VinesVineyard.com: 5-8pm, dance on sidewalk, thru Sep. 3?
- check your city park's schedule
MPLS. AREA SWING & RUMBA MUSIC to research:
- Blaine VFW Post 6316: DJ John 5pm
- Bloomington VFW: karaoke 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; /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: 7-10PM, no official dance floor, 3012 Excelsior Blvd Suite 101, St. Louis Park.
- 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.
- 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 level 2, 7pm at SoulBallroom.com, 76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, MN (take Shelard 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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