FEBRUARY 23 - 28 . . .
See all sections below: 1. General Dance News, 2. Dancing Opportunities, 3. Future Events
1. GENERAL DANCE NEWS (changes made often)
STAR OF THE NORTH amateur competition (all your local dance friends) is Feb. 25 & 26 at Marriott West, take the Hopkins Crossroads exit north off of 394 in St. Louis Pk., Sat.$10/$8 - 8am to 5pm; Sat. eve.$12/10-- 7 to 11pm, Sun. $10/$8 -- 8am to 5pm, tickets http://www.sotncomp.com
CAFE BAILAR Dance Club elections will be Feb. 25 during the next dance party. If you would like to have your name on the ballot, write to info@cafebailar.com. Free lessons can be seen on the website, www.cafebailar.com
PERFORMANCES by teams from Social Dance Studio will be performing Salsa and Bachata at Faces in St. Paul and Belly Dance at B-Dale's in Roseville. See Feb. 24 & 25 below.
NEW VENUE! Mar. 15 - Tim Patrick and Blue Eyes Band and a SWING CONTEST at the Paragon Theater in the Mezz Restaurant, 14404 Burnhaven Dr...just outside the Burnsville Mall. 14404 Burnhaven Dr., Burnsville, lessons 7-7:45pm; dance competition rules at 7:45pm; band at 8pm; $15 includes appetizers all evening. Get tickets in advance from the theater. Mark your calendar and find a swing partner.
VIENNESE BALL at Univ. of WI - Eau Claire - order tickets now for events Apr. 13 & 14.
http://www.uwec.edu/centers/vball/upload/VB-NEWSLTR-12.pdf
COUNTRY 2-STEP CLASS for beginners at Stark's starts Mar. 24 , four weeks on Saturdays at 6pm. If interested, send an email to Bob at bwood@mm.com
CONGRATULATIONS to local ballroom dancer, Steve Kern, for recent marriage in Maui to Deborah Schmalz. Photos: password is "kern" - http://www.printroom.com/ViewGallery.asp?userid=pacifico&gallery_id=2962824
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2. DANCING OPPORTUNITIES (scroll all the way down; check back for new items)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
AFTERNOON BALLROOM AND OLDE TYME PARTY with Dick Macko Band at Lenox Center, W. of Hwy 100 on Mtka. Blvd., in St. Louis Pk, 1-330p, treats served during break, $5/7
AFTERNOON BALLROOM AND OLDE TYME PARTY with Leon Olsen Band at Withrow Ballroom, 1-4pm, $8
AFTERNOON BALLROOM AND OLDE TYME PARTY at Amer. Legion, Zimmerman, MN, 1-4pm, who can confirm and report at 763-856-2131?
VARIETY MUSIC PRACTICE PARTY at Champion Ballroom, 53rd & Lyndale S., Mpls. 8:15-9:15pm, $5, www.championballroomdance.com, 952-922-8316
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Dancers Studio, 8-9p, $15, free for package holders, paid classes prior
AMER. TANGO CLASS, intro. to silver level, at 7pm at Dancers Studio, www.dancersstudio.com
BALLROOM PRACTICE PARTY at Tropical Ballroom, 8 -930pm, $15pp/$20 couple; paid classes prior
BALLROOM FORMATION TEAM at Cheek To Cheek, 7pm, new members welcome to audition
WC SWING CLASS #3, beg. level, by Skip and Diane at B-Dale Club, 2100 Dale St., S. of Hwy.36,
730-930 pm, 3 weeks left
ZYDECO CLASS #2 at Tapestry, wwwtapestryfolkdance.org, 7 - 830p, in small hall
SWING-CAJUN-VARIETY LIVE MUSIC by Rockin' Pinecones at Eagles' Club, 8-11p, $5, large wood floor, www.minneapoliseagles34.org
SWING-LATIN LIVE MUSIC at Mancini's, 730p, free, floor 16X6, www.mancinis.com
ARG. TANGO ADV. CLASS at Donnay's , 7pm, get permission at 612.822.8436, www,mndance.com
ARG. TANGO BASICS CLASS at www.CinemaBallroom.com, 9pm by Nadine Messenger
ARG. TANGO CLASS at U of MN, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/, beg.- interm. level, $35 students/$45 adults includes 13 weeks of Thur. and Sun. classes, practicas, and 2 milonga fieldtrips
ARG. TANGO ALL-LEVELS CLASS at Four Seasons (Jesse and Katie substituting for Florencia), 8 to 9:45p, $20
EC SWING-LINDY HOP CLASSES by www.TCSwing.com at SDS (Social Dance Studio), 630-930p, $6/4
EC SWING-LINDY MUSIC PARTY CHOICES:
- SDS (Social Dance Studio), 10 pm, $6/$4/only $2 for people who attended class,by www.TCSwing.com
Come and save 20% on the Jitterbug Pass at Heartland Swing Festival!
- Wabasha Caves: Swingbeat,a big band, 7-10pm, class 615p, password:Gus sent me, $7
WC SWING AND EC SWING LIVE MUSIC:
- Amsterdam: park in ramp, bar will validate ticket, 6 W. 6th St., St Paul, 651-222 -3990, http://www.amsterdambarandhall.com/
- Bunker's: JB and The Routine (Rhytmn & Blues music),$5, www.bunkers.com
- Crooked Pint: has dance space, www.crookedpint.com
- Famous Dave's: cement floor 16X8, www.famousdavesbluesclub.com
- Hell's Kitchen: Axis Mundi Band, 6-9p, free, www.hellskitcheninc.com, reserv. 612- 332-4700
- Loring Pasta Bar: John Devine and Friends jazz, 6-8p, confirm at 612.378.4849
- MN Music Cafe: www.minnesotamusiccafe.com
- Narrows in Navarre: 7pm http://www.thenarrowssaloon.com
- School 2 in Chanhassen: live jazz 530 - 9p, free, www.schoolofthewise.net/school
- Schooner Tavern: blues jam with Head Over Heels, 830pm, wood floor 12X12, www.schoonertavern.com
- Shorewood: 7pm, www.shorewoodgrill.com
- Whiskey Junction: http://thewhiskeyjunction.com/calendar/
- Others: Neisen's in Savage http://www.neisens.com; Ruby's, 20800 Kendrick, Lakeville 55044 952.469-0711
SWING-FREESTYLE-COUNTRY LIVE MUSIC CHOICES :
- Lee's: www.leesliquorlounge.com
- Toby Keith's: 930pm; wood floor 16X20, www.countrybarmn.com
- Santorini's in Eden Prairie: DJ Stranglove 830p every Thur.
Others to research (can anyone report on these?):
- Caboose Bar: dance space??, $37-42, (917 Cedar Av., Mpls.,612.338.6425)
- Glory Days Bar & Grill: L-shaped painted concrete dance floor 20X15 (500 5th Av. N.W., New Brighton, MN)
- Whisky Park: line dancing?, 15 S. 5th St., Mpls., 612.545.5235, www.whiskyparkmpls.com
SALSA and LATIN DANCE CLASSES w/Robert and Jennifer Foster. Beginner level 6:30pm, Intermediate/plus 7:30pm. www.championballroomdance.com 952-922-8316
FREE SALSA LESSON at The Nicollet Cafe, 8-10p, confirm at 612-874-9125, http://www.the-nicollet.com
FREE SALSA RUEDA CLASS at Plymouth Cong. Church, Nicollet & Franklin Av.,Mpls, http://minneamisalsa.com
SALSA PARTY at Cinema Ballroom, 7pm lessons, music 8-11p, $10/6
SALSA-LATIN DANCE PARTIES to call and confirm (who can report?):
- Bar Abilene in Uptown Mpls., 7pm class, 8 pm DJ music; 1300 Lagoon Av. S., Mpls. 55415
- Cantina #1: DJ music, 9p-2a, free (Mall of America, 4th Fl., 494 and Cedar Av., confirm at 952.854.6500)
- First Av. Nightclub: (701 N. 1st Av., Mpls.) - Other to research: www.BarrioTequila.com.
MEDITERRANEN NIGHT-Belly dancers, lessons, buffet, OPAA! at www.ShorewoodGrill.com, 6pm
CONTRA DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 7-10:30pm, $10/$8/$7, free for kids, www.tapestryfolkdance.org
ZUMBA at Social Dance Studio, at 5pm,,$5 , 612 353 4445; most studios have fitness classes, so check
CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN' CLASS at Martin Luther King, 271 Mackubin St., St. Paul 55102,
confirm with Richmond 651.783.6619, www.universalsteppers.net
STEPPIN' CLASS at Lucy Laney, 33rd 7 Penn Av. N., Mpls., $5, 630-830p,
confirm with christal.dillard@live.com, 763.350.5321
POLKA AND OTHER MUSIC in Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit and Marios's downstairs,
(cement floor 16X16'), www.gasthofzq.com
IRISH DANCING - http://www.lomamor.org, irishdancetc@gmail.com; Facebook page- Twin Cities Irish Dancing by Paul McCluskey, and also check at http://www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html
Dance Address Book page at http://www.organizeronduty.com/products
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 (a 4th Fri.)
BALLROOM-SWING MUSIC by crooner Tim Patrick and Blue Eyes Band at Knights of Columbus Marian Hall, 1114 American Blvd. W., Bloomington, MN; lesson 7pm by Michael Bang of Northstar Studio, band 8-11pm, www.kofc3827.com
BALLROOM-SWING MUSIC by Vic Volare Orchestra at Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, 12600 Nicollet in Burnsville, www.medcruisecafe.com, 10:30pm, swing lesson at 10pm, dance space at least 18X16; good food; all Fridays
BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY AND CD RELEASE ("Dance Time- Vol 1") for Jerry OHagan and Charmin Michelle at Medina Ent. Ctr,, 830-1130p, lesson at 730p, $12, www.medinaentertainment.com
BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY, www.CheekToCheekDancesSudio.com, in Coon Rapids, 830-10:30p, waltz lesson 730p by pro/owner Harry Benson, CD music til 10:30p, $10/8
WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B'Dale Club in Roseville, 730p lesson, DJ music 830p-12a,
belly dance team from Social Dance Studio will perform; 10:10p potluck
EC SWING CLASS for singles, www.ChampionBallroomdance.com, partners rotated, 7:15p, $10 for class & party!
VARIETY MUSIC PARTY at Champion, www.championballroomdance.com, 53rd & Lyndale S., 8:15-9:30pm, $10 with class before; confirm this party at 952-922-8316
TROPICAL BALLROOM: Feb. 24-26 - No lessons, owners are out-of-town
ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Mpls.at Four Seasons Dance Studio, by Eric Lindgren and Rebecca Rorick Smith, www.mntango.org, 8:30–9:45 p.m. all levels: How Our Fundamentals Ideas About Movement Change Everything
ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., enter in alley, 10p - 1a, 10:45 performance by guest instructors (see above blurb), potluck wine and snacks welcome, DJ music, $8
ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP just 1 hr. W. of Mpls in DELANO, MN: at Woodland Hills Winery, 731 Co. Rd. 30 S.E: music, performance, lessons, appetizers, wine tasting, bottle of wine per couple, $30/$55 couple, 6:30p, RSVP so they have enough food, 763-972-4000;, Lois Donnay, www.mndance.com, 612.822.8436
SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY with Rockin' Hollywoods at Withrow Ballroom, 8p-12a, $12 adv./$15 door
WC and EC SWING or FREESTYLE LIVE MUSIC at restaurants/bars:
- Crooked Pint: 9pm, $10, www.crookedpint.com
- Eagles Club: 8p-12a, large wood floor, www.minneapoliseagles34.org
- Famous Dave's: 6- 8pm free; then 9 pm a band $5-10, cement floor 18X8, www.famousdavesbluesclub.com
- Hell's Kitchen: 6-9pm, free, http://www.hellskitcheninc.com, (612) 332-4700
- Loring Pasta Bar: Cornbread Harris Quintet (blues), 6-9p
- MN Music Cafe: http://www.minnesotamusiccafe.com
- Narrows in Navarre: 830p, http://www.thenarrowssaloon.com
- Santorini's in Eden Prairie: The R-Factor Band, $5, http://www.santorinimn.com
- School 2 in Chanhassen: free jazz 530 - 745p, band 8pm, $7, www.schoolofthewise.net/school
- Schooner Tavern: Swamp Kings, 9pm, wood floor 12X12,www.schoonertavern.com
- Shorewood Bar and Grill: Soul Tight Committee, 9pm,http://www.shorewoodgrill.com/
- Wilebski's Blues Saloon: floor 15 X 25, 651.331.0929, http://www.wilebskis.com
- Others to research in Mpls.: Aster, www.aster-cafe.com; Bunker's, http://www.bunkersmusic.com/calendar.html; Lee's, http://www.leesliquorlounge.comWhiskey Junction , http://thewhiskeyjunction.com;
- Others to research in St. Paul: Half Time Rec and Neumann's
SALSA -L ATIN PARTY with a band at Faces Mears Park, 380 Jackson St., in Lowertown St. Paul, 9:30-12:30, cover charge, SDS will give lesson (9:15 - 2nd and 4th Fri.) and salsa and bachata teams will perform Feb. 24, http://www.facesmearspark.com/
SALSA CLASSES at Central Do Brazil Studio, E. Lake St. and Chicago Av., Mpls. above Robert's, 8 pm,
pro Rene Thompson, confirm at www.renedance.com, rdthompson01@yahoo.com, 612-578-2110
SALSA-LATIN MUSIC:
- Loring Pasta Bar: Salsa Police and DJ Omari Omari, 10p-2a, hard tile floor, $8
- Others to research: El Nuevo Rodeo www.elnuevorodeo.com, 2709 E. Lake St., 55406, big wood floor
COUNTRY AND/OR SWING LIVE MUSIC CHOICES:
- Povlitzski's on 65: tile floor 16X8, http://www.povs65.com/
- Toby Keith's: 930p, wood floor 18X20, www.countrybarmn.com
- Blaine VFW: 8 pm, 1374 109th Av N.E., http://sgtjohnricevfw.com, call for name of band (763) 757-454.
- So. St. Paul VFW on Concord St.: http://www.vfwpost295.org/club
- Others to research: Jersey's Bar & Grill; Whisky Park; Maxx’s in Ham Lake, Neisen's in Savage, MN, www.neisens.com, Billy's in Rockford (who can report on any of these??)
SWING-LATIN LIVE MUSIC at Mancini's: 651 224-7345, 830p, floor 16X6
SWING-FREESTYLE LIVE MUSIC CHOICES LEANING TOWARD ROCK MUSIC:
- Blue Fox in Arden Hills: http://www.bluefoxgrill.com, (651) 483-6000)
- Cantina #1: top 40's DJ music, 9 pm, (Mall of America, 4th Fl., 952.854.6500)
- Hell's Kitchen Underground: DJ music, http://www.hellskitchen.com
- Honey Lounge: www.honeympls.com
- Juniors in Burnsville: (Cliff Rd. & Hwy. 13N), www.juniorssports.com
- The Lodge in Robbinsdale: a band or DJ 9p-1230a dance floor 20X15', www.thelodgerb.com
- Mainstreet Bar and Grill in Hopkins: 930p-130a, $7; (floor has been dirty, so wear hard-soled shoes)
- Mayslack's: http://www.mayslacksbar.com
- Neisen's in Savage: band at 930p, www.neisens.com/bands
- Others to research: VFW or Amer. Legion halls; see "StarTribune" Friday Variety Section for list of clubs; First Av., Fine Line, The Lounge, www.Bayviewevent.com in Excelsior, Neumann's, Redstone 952.591.000, Primetime in Burnsville and Bogart's in Apple Valley have large floors, Stanley's, Caboose at 917 Cedar Av., Mpls., 612.338.6425; Hat Trick in St.Paul, 651.228.1347, http://www.robincommunications.com/hat_trick_lounge
HIP-HOP CLASS at Dancers Studio, 6pm, www.dancersstudio.com
INTL. FOLKDANCING CLASS at Tapestry, beg., 730-9p, $8/$6/$5, FREE for kids, www.tapestryfolkdance.org
INTL. FOLKDANCING at Tapestry, interm.,730-9p, then request dancing 9-1130p, $8/$6/$5 students/ free for kids
IRISH DANCING:- research at www.lomamor.org, irishdancetc@gmail.com, 612-296-0746
and www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html
POLKA at Gashof zur Gemutlichkeit, and Marios's downstairs (epoxy cement floor 16X16'), www.gasthofzq.com
MANKATO, MN: Kato Ballroom: Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, www.katoballroom.com
OWATONNA, MN: BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY, www.cedarballroom.com, 7pm lesson
ST. CLOUD, MN CHOICES to research 1. http://www.StudioJeff.com; 2. The White Horse,320.257.7775;
3. Pioneer Place, 22 Fifth Av. S., 56301, www.ppfive.com, 320-203-1233
ROCKFORD, MN: COUNTRY SWING MUSIC by Chris Brooks and Silver City Boys at Cowboyz Club
ZIMMERMAN, MN: Swinging Country Band at Amer. Legion, 8p-12a:
MADISON, WI: ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP by Kara Wenham, www.madisontango.org
MILWAUKEE, WI: check the Red Rock Saloon
OUTSIDE THE TWIN CITIES - see Dance Address Book on this website at http://www.organizeronduty.com/products, scroll down to Regional section
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 (a 4th Sat.)
SATURDAY DAYTIME EVENTS (see evening events below)
STAR OF THE NORTH amateur competition (all your local dance friends) at Marriott West, take the Hopkins Crossroads exit north off of 394 in St. Louis Pk., Sat.$10/$8 - 8am to 5pm; Sat..eve.$12/10-- 7to 11pm, Sun. $10/$8 -- 8am to 5pm, tickets http://www.sotncomp.com
DANCE AND FITNESS CLASSES - most studios have them, check their websites
MUSIC AND BRUNCH at Hell's Kitchen, Downtown Mpls.10a-1p, 612- 332-4700
TROPICAL BALLROOM: Feb. 24-26 - No lessons, owners are out-of-town
ARG. TANGO BASIC CLASS, 10-1130 am, at Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls.,612.822.8436
ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Social Dance Studio, 1030a - 12p, $3
ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP by Eric Lindgren and Rebecca Rorick Smith (hostess Pauline Oo), www.mntango.org,
at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 1:30–3 p.m. All levels - Homolateral vs Heterolateral Motion;.
3:15–4:45 p.m. Interm.level - Circular Colgadas 101: Turning Off-Axis with Ease and Elegance.
ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Madison, WI by Kara Wenham, www.madisontango.org
BALLROOM CLASS at NORTH STAR DANCE STUDIO, 12 noon, RSVP and get specific directions, (10800 Lyndale Av.S., Bloomington, MN 55420, in fitness studio), instructors Michael Bang, 612.799.4147, and Laia Olivier, 612.388.4370; northstardancestudio@yahoo.com, https://www.facebook.com/northstar.dancestudio
COUNTRY AND WC SWING CLASSES at SDS, www.socialdancestudio.com, also....
NO RUEDA CLASS just this week at Social Dance Studio(SDS) by Joseph Tsehai, 4-6pm, $5
SATURDAY EVENING EVENTS, FEB. 25 - (see daytime events above)
BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at Retro Ballroom, Arg. tango lesson by Lois Donnay at 730pm, DJ music 830-1130p, www.cafebailar.com, free lessons shown on YouTube via website
STAR OF THE NORTH amateur competition (all your local dance friends) at Marriott West, St. Louis Park, take the Hopkins Crossroads exit north off of 394, Sat..eve.$12/10-- 7to 11pm, Sun. $10/$8 -- 8am to 5pm, tickets http://www.sotncomp.com or at door
BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by La Danza, Cruising Under the Stars, Stillwater VFW, 5880 Omaha Av., Oak Park Heights, 7:30 – 11:00, $30 per couple, Dan or Cordelia, 651-779-6025
BALLROOM DANCE RETREAT, Afton, MN, www.MyDanceRetreats.com, instructor Tom Larson, 612-371-0300
COUNTRY & VARIETY MUSIC PARTY at Stark's, 8p-12a, $5; www.starks-saloon.com
“A NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET” auction, entertainment (Charmin Michelle and combo), dancing, at Marriott City Center, Mpls. 5:15-7:15pm, $125+, http://www.wishesandmore.org/index.cfm
ARG. TANGO MILONGA at SDS, 9 pm,chacarera lesson 11 p.m., DJ Paul Lohman; $10/$5 students, www.socialdancestudio.com,www.tangoandi.com
WEST COAST AND EAST COAST SWING LIVE MUSIC choices in bars/cafes:
- Amsterdam Bar: 7-9pm, $5? (6 6th St. W., St. Paul 55102), (who can report on this place?)
- Bunker's: Dr. Mambo's Combo, (R&B, rock music) 930p, $10, small dance floor, http://www..com
- Famous Dave's: cement floor 18X8, www.famousdavesbluesclub.com
- Hell's Kitchen: 6-9p, free, http://hellskitchen.com, (612) 332-4700
- MN Music Cafe: Soul Tight Committee, wood floor 18X8, http://www.minnesotamusiccafe.com
- Santorini's in Eden Prairie: Good For Gary, http://www.santorinimn.com
- School 2 in Chanhassen: www.schoolofthewise.net/school
- Schooner: Swing Bang, 9 pm,12X12 floor, ask to move tables/adjust volume, www.schoonertavern.com
- Schuller's in Golden Valley: tile floor 12X14, tables can be moved, take Rhode Island Av. one block N. off Hwy..55 to 7345 Country Club Dr., 'call for name of band 763-545-9972; no website
- Shorewood Bar: High and Mighty, 9pm, www.shorewoodgrill.com
- Others to research: Whiskey Junction: http://thewhiskeyjunction.com; Aster Cafe: http://www.aster-cafe.com/
SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY with Johnny Holm Band at Lake Waconia Event Ctr., just 1 hr. W. of Mpls., 8 pm
SWING-FREESTYLE PARTY by Havin'A Ball Club, with Rockin Hollywoods at Medina Ent. Ctr, 8:30p-12:30a ,7:30pm rumba lesson by Larry and Barb, $12; www.havinaballdancin.com
SWING-FREESTYLE LIVE MUSIC choices in clubs/cafes to research:
- Blue Fox in Arden Hills: http://www.bluefoxgrill.com/, (651) 483-6000
- Eagles Club: www.minneapoliseagles34.org
- Lee's: www.leesliquorlounge.com
- The Lodge of Robbinsdale: http://www.thelodgerb.com
- Mainstreet Bar/Grill in Hopkins: www.mainstreetgrill.com (floor dirty, so wear hard-soled shoes)
- Narrows Saloon in Navarre: wood floor 14X7, on Co.Rd.15, maybe no sign in front, www.thenarrowssaloon.com
- No. St. Paul Amer. Legion: band every Fri. and Sat. night
- Others in Mpls.: Fridley VFW; Honey Lounge http://www.honeympls.com, Redstone in Mtka. 952.591.0000,
Stanley's; Hat Trick in St. Paul: http://www.robincommunications.com/hat_trick_lounge.htm, 651.228.1347; check "StarTribune" Friday Variety section and "City Pages" for all the clubs
- Others in St. Paul: Neumann's; Heartland Restaurant, Hidden Harbor
- Outside metro: Babe's and The Chart House in Lakeville, 952.435.7156; Maxx Bar in Ham Lake: 17646 Central Av. N.E.
SWING-LATIN LIVE MUSIC at Mancini's,830p, http://www.mancinis.com, floor 18X8
COUNTRY AND SWING LlVE MUSIC:
- Pov's on 65: http://www.povs65.com (new website), floor 20X10
- Toby Keith's: 930p, 20X15 wood floor, http://countrybarmn.com
- Others to research: So. St. Paul VFW on Concord St. and Veterans' Ln., 1/2 mi. so. of 494, 651.455.1505; Half Time Rec in St. Paul; Glory Days in New Brighton 500 5th Av. N.W., (L-shaped dance floor about 300 sq. ft.); Cabooze floor 20X20 (917 Cedar Av.S., 612.338.6425); End Zone in Ramsey (6415 Hwy. 10 NW. Suite 100); Floyd's in Victoria 952.443.9944,; Billy's in Rockford , 763.477.4742
SALSA-LATIN MUSIC at clubs/restaurants:
- Crooked Pint: Salsa Del Sol Band, 930p-1230a, $10, www.crookedpint.com
- Mediterranean Cruise Cafe: Salsabrosa Band, 10:30-1:30a, belly dancer earlier, salsa, bachata, and belly dance teams from Social Dance Studio will perform on Feb. 25, $10/$5 with dinner - great food!, in Burnsville, take Hwy. 13N east from 35W to Nicollet, turn south, park behind, www.medcruisecafe.com
- Insomnia Nightclub, 319 1st Av. N., Mpls. MN 55403, www.premierle.com
- Loring Pasta Bar: 6 pm; then Salsa Police, DJ Omari Omari, 10p-2a, $10, hard tile floor
- Cantina # 1: DJ Christian Velasco, 9p-2a, (Mall of America, 4th Fl., 952.854.6500)
CONTRA DANCING at Tapestry, 730-11p,$10/ $8/$7, free for kids 13 and under, www.tapestryfolkdance.org
POLKA AND OTHER MUSIC choices to research:
- Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit and Marios's downstairs (epoxy cement floor 16X16'), www.gasthofzq.com
- Fridley, MN / KC Hall, Hwy. 65
- Nye's in Mpls.: Ruth's Polka Band, dance space for about 6 people
- Glencoe, MN / Pla-Mor Ballroom, 320-864-4419
- Rochester, MN / Senior Center, Fred Reed Hall
IRISH DANCING - see www.lomamor.org and www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html
ISANTI, MN: Swinging Country Band at VFW, 9p - 1a.
MANKATO, MN: 1. COUNTRY MUSIC by Chris Brooks and The Silver City Boys at Buster's Bar
2. research www.KatoBallroom.com
ST. CLOUD, MN CHOICES:
1. BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY at Germain Court: 919 W. St. Germain St., 3rd fl.,lesson 7:30p,
dancing 8 til 12:15am, $10/5, www.stcloudballroomdanceclub.com or Facebook, 320-558-6611
2. research these: The White Horse, 320.257.7775; StudioJeff; Pioneer P lace; SCSU Cool Cats Swing Club
IOWA CITY, IA: COUNTRY-SWING MUSIC by Chris Brooks and Silver City Boys at Wildwood Saloon, www.chrisbrooksband.com
MARYLAND - Mid-Atlantic Championships, www.USADance.org, usadancedc@gmail.com
OUTSIDE OF TWIN CITIES: see Dance Address Book page at http://www.organizeronduty.com/products,
scroll down to Regional section
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SUNDAY, FEB. 26 (a 4th Sun.)
SUNDAY DAYTIME EVENTS:
STAR OF THE NORTH amateur competition (all your local dance friends) at Marriott West, St. Louis Park, take the Hopkins Crossroads exit north off of 394, $10/$8 -- 8am to 5pm, tickets www.sotncomp.com or at door
WC and EC SWING LIVE MUSIC AND BRUNCH choices:
- Hell's Kitchen: 10a-1p, http://hellskitcheninc.com, dance floor 15X10'
- Famous Dave's: 10a-2pm, www.famousdavesbluesclub.com, cement floor 18X8
- Aster Cafe: Patty and the Buttons, 11 a.m., $10; manager has said tables can be moved for dancing
- check Amsterdam Bar and Hall, 6 W. 6th St., St. Paul, 55102, 651- 555-5555
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WC SWING CLASS #3 by TC Rebels at Social Dance Studio, 5-7pm, Feb. 12,19, 26: beg. level hot moves by Caroline Olson & Hieu Le and interm. level whips by Liz Hanson and Bob Zimmerman
BALLROOM CLASS at Cinema Ballroom 1:30p, www.cinemaballroom.com
BALLROOM CLASSES at Dancers Studio, 3 pm, www.dancersstudio.com
VARIETY LIVE MUSIC, 3-7pm, by Country Doctors at Eagles Club, Mpls.$5, large wood floor; www.minneapoliseagles34.org
BALLROOM AND OLDE TYME MUSIC PARTIES to call and confirm::
- Moose Lodge, 1946 English St., Maplewood MN, 651-776-2830,1:30-4:30p, $5, open to public.
- Glencoe, MN: Pla-Mor Ballroom, 9th and Stevens, 320-864-4119, band,1:30-5:30pm, $9
ARG, TANGO WORKSHOP continues by Eric and Rebecca, www.mntango.org, at Tapestry Folkdance Center:
1:15–2:45 p.m. interm./adv. level.Churning Twisty Rhythmic Turns: Social Close Embrace Alterations
3–4:30 p.m. Adv. level - Ideas for coping with the moment when the bandoneons go crazy.
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SWING BLUES AFTERNOON LIVE MUSIC to research:
- Famous Dave's: www.famousdavesbluesclub.com, cement floor 18X8
- Neumann's: confirm at 651.770.6020, 4pm, tiny dance space, 2531 7th Av.. E., St. Paul,
- MN Music Cafe: www.minnesosotamusiccafe.com
BELLY DANCE at Social Dance Studio; RSVPpaypal $60 session to akasha@akashawear.com, 612-817-9941.
LIVE MUSIC: check at The Chart House in Lakeville, MN, 5pm, 952.435.7156
MARYLAND - Mid-Atlantic Championships, www.USADance.org, usadancedc@gmail.com
SUNDAY EVENING EVENTS (Feb. 26 ) - check daytime events above
NO BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY with Jerry OHagan Orchestra and vocalist Charmin Michelle at Cinema Ballroom, they performed at Medina Ent. Ctr. instead on Feb. 24
ARG. TANGO MILONGA, live tango combo, 6-10pm, at Loring Pasta Bar, 612.378.4849 to reserve table (must order food), or hang out at bar, CD music until 10p, http://www.loringpastabar.com
ARG. TANGO CLASS at U of MN, 6-7p at Univ. Bapt. Church, Univ. Av. and 13th (go in side door and down the stairs), utango@umn.edu, http://www.tc.umn.edu/~utango/
COUNTRY-SWING LIVE MUSIC by Bobby Vandell Band at The Crooked Pint, www.crookedpint.com, parking is $1.50 in the back lot, use quarters or credit card
SWING-BLUES-FREESTYLE LIVE MUSIC CHOICES:
- Bunker’s: Dr. Mambo (rock, rhythm & blues) 930p, $7, small dance floor, www.bunkersmusic.com
- Famous Dave’s: http://www.famousdavesbluesclub.com
- Hell's Kitchen: .hellskitchen.com, 612 -332-4700
- MN Music Cafe: G-Sharp Blues Band, http://www.minnesosotamusiccafe.com
- Narrows Saloon in Navarre: 7pm, wood floor 14X7, no sign in front, www.thenarrowssaloon.com
- Whiskey Junction: PB and Jam, every Sun.,http://thewhiskeyjunction.com, 901 Cedar Av., 612 338 9550
- Wilebski's: 12 pm - 10 pm
Twin City Blues Recording 5$ 11 acts to perform for live CD
- Schooner Tavern: The Bad Pennies, 8 pm, every Sun; wood floor 12 X 12’, ask to move tables
and turn down volume, etc. according to manager Wendy; www.schoonertavern.com
CAJUN -ZYDECO LIVE MUSIC, 8-11pm, at Half Time Rec, 1013 Front St, St Paul,
http://www.halftimecajun.com/, 651-488-8245 $5, lesson 1st & 3rd Sun. 7pm, http://www.halftimecajun.com/
SALSA-LATIN LIVE MUSIC at Santorini's, Salsa del Sol Band, beginners lesson at 7pm $10, 952-546-6722
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry, 6-9p; $5, www.tapestryfolkdance.org
NORDIC DANCING,6-9pm at Tapestry, www.tapestryfolkdance.org
POLKA/OTHER MUSIC in Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit and Mario’s downstairs,http://www.gasthofzg.com
IRISH DANCING - see www.lomamor.org, www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org
WAITE PARK, MN: - BALLROOM/OLDE TYME MUSIC, Amer. Legion,17 2nd Av.N., 320-252-7880, 630-1030p
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
BALLROOM AND OLDE TYME PARTY, 1:15-3:45p, at Fairview Comm. Ctr., 1910 Co. Rd. B, Roseville, MN, confirm at 651.604.3520
BALLROOM CLASSES BY A TOP PRO, SCOTT ANDERSON, at St. Richard's, 7p - level 1 salsa ;8pm level 2 hustle and NC 2-step, $10 each, drop-in, new website - www.scottadance.com, 612.816.4446.
VIENNESE WALTZ CLASS, intro. to silver level, at Dancers Studio,8pm, $15, www.dancersstudio.com
NEW! INTL STANDARD-STYLE TANGO starts at Dancers Studio 7pm by Russell Hunter
FOXTROT CLASS silver/adv level at Cinema Ballroom, 7 pm
INTL. STANDARD-STYLE TANGO class, 8pm, at Cinema Ballroom, www.cinemaballroom.com
BALLROOM CLASS, new beginners, at Medina Ent. Ctr., 6:45p, call Eric and Pat Jaakkola at 612-669-9158 to register, etjaakkola@comcast.net
VARIETY DANCING to mostly country music band Dan Lund and Buffaloaf at Lee’s, 8:30p
NEW COUNTRY MUSIC VENUE! Hear the Cactus Blossoms' Band, at the Turf Club,1601 University Av. W., St. Paul, scheduled to play there every Mon... five musicians... Grand Ole Opry sound ... many Sr. Hank Williams' songs, 9p-12a, $3; 29 X 11 linoleum dance floor,; other bands on other nights. - R. Wilson
SWING DANCE PARTY, Rhythm Junction, in Four Seasons Dance Studio, 1637 Hennepin Av.,
Mpls., enter in alley, 612-342-0902, 8p-midnight, $5, every Mon.
WC SWING & NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP CLASS at W. Med. Lk. Comm. Club, 1705 Forestview Ln. N., Plymouth:
WCS at 7pm; NC2-Step at 8:15- 9:15 pm.$10/ea, $15 for both, No partners needed. Beg/Int level, www.shakealegdance.com
WC SWING CLASS #3 for beginners at Medina Ent. Ctr. (moved from Lenox Ctr.) by S.A.T. (Singles All Together), 730p, carolAnn 952-334-9793
WC SWING PARTY at SDS, 930-1030p, $3, free if class taken prior to party, www.socialdancesudio.com
WC SWING OR EC SWING OR FREESTYLE LIVE MUSIC CHOICES:
- Famous Dave‘s: swing band 8pm; swing lesson 7:15pm, free, www.famousdavesbluesclub.com
- MN Music Café: free, wwwminnesotamusiccafe.com, 651.776.4699
- Schooner Tavern: (2901 27th Av. S.,Mpls.by RainbowFoods), www.schoonertavern.com
- Wilebski's: reasonable -sized floor, 1638 Rice St., http://www.wilebskisblues.com, call 651.331.0929 for music
- Bunker’s: Dr. Mambo (rock, R&B),930p, $7, small dance floor; www.bunkersmusic.com
- Aster Café: http://www.aster-cafe.com/music.html
ARG. TANGO PRACTICA at Oddfellows Hall, St. Paul, 8-10 pm, $3, Scott Chase, your host; shase@nwcomputer.com; visit the Facebook page "Practica Lunes" for updates
ARG. TANGO BASICS CLASS at Four Seasons, 7 pm, by Bruce Abas, practica follows, $10/8
ARG. TANGO NON-GENDER CLASS, lead or follow, at Donnay's 8-9pm, call to confirm, 612-822-8436
SALSA-LATIN DANCE PARTIES:
- Aqua Nightclub: www.aquampls.com
- Epic: 110 North Fifth S., Mpls., confirm at 612.332.3742 or 1562
Adults with Disabilities Line Dances & Party Dances class #2, 7pm, at Tropical Ballroom; register through So. Washington Co. Comm. Edu. (651) 748-7437, also Feb. 27.
ZUMBA, 7:15 pm at Dance With Us America Studio, 10 Southdale Center, lower level, Edina, MN. call to confirm 612.564.5483, by champion Elena Bersten; all ballroom classes taught here also.
SQUARE DANCING only 1st & 3rd Mon. at Eagles Club, 730-1030pm, http://www.minneapoliseagles34.org
SCOTTISH DANCING - Fligamagearie Scottish Step Dancers at Tapestry,630-730p, www.tapestryfolkdance.org
IRISH DANCING - www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org or www.lomamor.org
LIVE LISTENING MUSIC in Red Room lounge upstairs in Loring Pasta Bar, 7-9pm, carpeted floor, so dancing doubtful, but lovely setting; 612- 378-4849, www.loringpastabar.com
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
AFTERNOON BALLROOM AND OLDE-TYME PARTY at Medina Ent. Ctr., Tony Jambor Band 1-4pm, $8, www.medinaentertainment.com
SWING-LATIN BISTRO MUSIC by Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9pm, hard tile dance floor, order food if using a table,612.378.4849 to reserve, http://www.loringpastabar.com
VARIETY DANCING to great country band, Becky Thompson and Old School, at Lee's, 830p
BALLROOM CLASS at Medina Ent. Ctr., details-Carol Ann Carlson 952-334-9793
CUBAN MOTION CLASS check at SDS, Interm./adv.,9:30-10:30pm,www.socialdancestudio.com
ARG. TANGO CLASSES:
- Four Seasons: 8pm interm. by Michael Cordner and Andrea DuCane, 16th & Hennepin, alley door
- Lois Donnay's: fast milonga steps, 630p beginners, 8 pm intern. at 3142 First Av. S., Mpls, 612.822.8436.
ARG. TANGO AND SOCIAL PARTY at Donnay's, 3142 First Av.S., Mpls. 930p-12a, potluck, BYOB, $5
WC SWING CLASS, interm. level, for dancers who know 6 and 8-count basics; by Hieu and Shelby, 7-8pm,
at St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 N. Howell St., St. Paul 55104, $10/6
WC AND EC SWING LIVE MUSIC CHOICES:
- Bunker’s: 930p, http://www.bunkersmusic.com
- Hell’s Kitchen: 6-9p, free; 612- 332-4700, http://hellskitcheninc.com
- Lee's: 930p, free, www.leesliquorlounge.com
- MN Music Cafe:Travelin; Moburys 5pm, Paul Mayasich or other 8-11p, free, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com
- Narrows Saloon in Navarre: blues music jam with special guests, 7pm, wood floor 16X6, no sign in front, http://www.thenarrowssaloon.com
- Nicollet Cafe: jazz singers and musicians, 7-9p, clean wood dance floor 20X12, casual, sandwiches/pizza,
www.the-nicollet.com, Facebook, (1931 Nicollet Av. at corner of Franklin Av.)
- Nye’s: St. Dominic’s Trio, http://nyespolonaise.com
- Shorewood Bar and Grill: Nova Jazz Orchestra, 7 pm, www.shorewoodgrill.com
- Wilebski's: blues musicians 9p-1a, good-sized dance floor, 651.331.0929, www.wilebskiblues.com
COUNTRY-SWING LIVE MUSIC to research:
- Toby Keith's: call 763-450-9999, wood floor 15X20, free lesson 7pm on 1st & 3rd Tue., http://countrybarmn.com
- Neisen‘s in Savage: 930p with DJ Todd, class 8 pm, tile floor 30 X30; country music every Tue.
SALSA CLASS AND PARTY at Social Dance Studio, 930-1030p, paid lessons prior
SALSA at Famous Dave’s with Sensacion Latina Band, 9 p, $7, small cement dance floor, very crowded
SALSA at Bar Abilene in Uptown Mpls. area at HennepinAv. 7pm class,8 pm DJ music (this is Rainbow Night
for gays; there is salsa on Thur. nights for everyone)
INTL. FOLK DANCES - check Tapestry's calendar, http://www.tapestryfolkdance.org
CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN’, 6-8pm practice (class is on Thur.) at Martin Luther King, 271 Mackubin St.,
St. Paul 55102, confirm with Art 651.783.6619, www.universalsteppers.net
POLKA AND OTHER MUSIC in Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit and at Mario’s downstairs, cement dance
floor about 16 x 16’, confirm at http://www.gasthofzg.com/
CAMBRIDGE, MN: BALLROOM AND OLDE TYME MUSIC PARTY,1-4pm, at Amer. Legion, confirm at
320-272-0076
MAHTOMEDI, MN: EC SWING LESSON AND DANCING every Tue., 6 - 930p, at The Dugout, 96 Mahtomedi Av.,confirmed by John 651.247.8133 on 11-1-11
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3. FUTURE EVENTS (a few are listed, more details appear later)
Mar 1 - PRIOR LAKE, MN: “Danceteria” dances are free, October-April, hardwood floor of Club Prior, adjacent to the Prior Lake Library, 952 447 3375
Mar. 1-4, DES MOINES, IA: www.HEARTLAND SWING FESTIVAL.com
Mar. 2 - BALLROOM-SWING PARTY with croonerTim Patrick and Blue Eyes Band at Medina Ent. Ctr., lessons 7-8pm; full band 8-11pm. www.medinaentertainment.com
Mar. 2 - BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Cinema, 7- 8p lesson, 8- 11p dancing, $10/$6
Mar. 2 - MUSICAL SHOW “BALLROOM WITH A TWIST” at Orchestra Hall, www.minnesotaorchestra.
Mar. 2 - LINE DANCE PARTY at Tropical Ballroom
Mar. 2 - SALSA-LATIN PARTY “CLUB SALSERO” at Social Dance Studio,
Mar. 2 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA with Abandonada Tango Combo and vocalists at Four Seasons
Mar. 2-4 - Festival of Bluegrass & Old-Time Music & Dance, Crowne Plaza West Hotel in Plymouth,3131 Campus Dr., Steep Canyon Rangers for the Sat night, Steve Martin's touring band, workshops, dances, instrument exhibitors, and jam sessions around the clock, 1-800-635-3037, www.MinnesotaBluegrass.org.
Mar. 2-4 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP in Omaha, NE :Murat and Michelle, http://conta.cc/ulcFya.
Mar. 3 - WC SWING CLASS FOR FOLLOWERS, 10 AM, 7227 Morgan Av., Richfield,www.shakealegdance.com
Mar. 3 - BALLROOM DANCE/DINNER PARTY by Linden Hills Dancing Club at Lk. Harriet Unit. Meth. Church
Mar. 3 - BALLROOM -SWING CARIBBEAN CRUISE, call Michael Bang, 612-799-4147
Mar. 3 - Tim Patrick and Blue Eyes Band at Eagles Club, Mpls, $10, www.minneapoliseagles34.org
Mar. 3 - LADIES WC SWING, Syncopation/Styling at Camerons',7227 Morgan Av.S, Richfield. 10-11 am, $10.
Mar. 3 - SWING-LINDY PARTY withDoug Haining Quartet at Social Dance Studio, www.TCswing.com
March 3 - BALLROOM DANCE/DINNER PARTY by Linden Hills Dancing Club at Lk. Harriet Unit. Meth. Church, 6:30p lesson, 7:30p dinner, 8:30-10:30p dancing to live band; must bring partner, $35, RSVP 952 412-7230
Mar. 3 - Hairball Band (80’s music) at Lake Waconia Ent. Ctr., 9pm, $15
Mar. 3 - ROCHESTER, MN: 8:30pm -12, Sonte's, 3r., 55904 (map), lesson 8:30-9:30 p.m.; then DJ music,
confirm at http://tangosocietyofrochester.com
Mar. 4 - NO Jerry OHagan dance party at Cinema Ballroom
Mar. 4- FREE LESSON, 2pm, at Dancers Studio, sponsored by USADance-MN.org
Mar. 4 - WC SWING NEW SERIES AND PARTY by Rebels at Social Dance Studio
Mar. 7 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at SDS for Sabine Ibes' birthday
Mar. 7 WC SWING CLASS at Camerons,' 7227 Morgan Av. S., Richfield. 7-8 pm, $10, www.shakealegdance.com
Mar. 8-15 - CHICAGO, IL: ARG. TANGO FEST, www.chicagotangofestival.com/AliciaFlyer.php
Mar. 9 - GALA - “Dancing Under the Stars” TwinWest Chamber of Commerce fundraiser, 7pm-12a, Doubletree Hotel on 394, St. Louis Pk., MN, $85, www.twinwest.com/gala, 763-450-2220
Mar. 9 - WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B'Dale Club, 730pm lesson,
Mar. 9 - LINE DANCE PARTY at Stark’s, 8p-12a, lesson at 730p, $5, every 2nd Fri. during school
Mar. 9 - SWING DANCE PARTY at Elk River MN High School, 6-10p, several jazz bands, http://www.facebook.com/events/279955995404081/
Mar. 9 - OWATONNA, MN: BALLROOM DANCE PARTY
Mar. 9-11 - DANCE SHOW ShenYun2012.com at Orpheum Theatre, 888-974-3698, HennepinTheatreTrust.org
Mar. 10 BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by Cafe Bailar Dance Club, www.cafebailar.com
Mar. 10-- CLUB SWING WC SWING PARTY at Social Dance Studio
Mar. 10 & 11 - CHICAGO, IL: ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP by Alicia Pons, get schedule from Ray at chicagomilonguero@yahoo.com
Mar. 10 & 11- DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA at Cinema Ballroom, 12 noon,www.thedanceextravaganza.com
Mar. 10 - COUNTRY 2-STEP CLASS at Mills Church in Mtka., 1 pm, RSVP, www.shakealegdance.com
Mar. 10 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Oddfellows Hall by Tango Society of MN, www.mntango.org
Mar. 10 - Charmin Michelle and combo at The Lexington Restaurant, St. Paul, 6:30-10:30pm
Mar. 11 - GLENWOOD, MN: Winter Dance Club Ballroom Party with Velvet Brass Band,
Mar. 13 - WALTZ CLASS starts at Medina Ent. Ctr. by S.A.T., 730p
Mar. 14 - New formation team starting to the music of Prince at Cinema Ballroom.
Mar. 15 - WC SWING interm class starts at B'Dale, 7pm, $60 for 5 weeks, skipanddiane@msn.com
Mar. 15 NEW VENUE! Tim Patrick and Blue Eyes Band and a SWING CONTEST at the Paragon Theater in the Mezz Restaurant, 14404 Burnhaven Dr...just outside the Burnsville Mall. 14404 Burnhaven Dr., Burnsville, lessons 7-7:45pm; dance competition rules at 7:45pm; band at 8pm; $15 includes appetizers all evening. Get tickets in advance from the theater, . www.paragontheaters.com/default.aspx?t=103.
Mar. 16 - The Classic Big Band/Nostalgics at KC Marian Hall in Blmgtn.MN, 8-11p
Mar. 16 -WC SWING -VARIETY PARTY at Stark's, 8p-12a, 7:45p lesson
Mar. 16 - BALLROOM-VARIETY PARTY at Cinema Ballroom
Mar. 16 - SALSA-LATIN PARTY at Social Dance Studio
Mar.17 – Charmin Michelle and Joel Shapira at Midtown Global Market / 12:30-2:30pm / Chicago Av. & Lake St. / Mar. 17 - WC SWING WORKSHOP AND PARTY at Tropical Ballroom by Niko Salgado for all levels, 3pm
Mar. 17 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by USADanceMN at Retro Ballroom, www.usadance-mn.org
Mar. 17 - SWING DANCE PARTY with Patty and the Buttons at SDS, 830-1230p, lesson at 730p, tcswing.com
Mar. 17 - WACONIA, MN: COUNTRY-SWING DANCING,Tribute to Willy Nelson, Lake Waconia Event Center
Mar. 17 & 18 - Tim Patrick and Blue Eyes Trio at Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St. W., Cannon Falls, 2-5pm on Sat. and 1-4pm on Sunday; www.cannonriverwinery.com,small space for dancing.
Mar. 18 - WC SWING PARTY by Rebels at Social Dance Studio, www.tcrebels.com
Mar. 23 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, "Midnight In Paris," 6-10p
Mar. 23 - WC SWING PARTY by MN WC Swing Club at B'Dale Club, 730pm lesson
Mar, 23 - LINE-VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tropical
Mar. 23. - CAJUN-ZYDECO DANCING at Stark’s
Mar. 23 - SALSA-LATIN PARTY at Cinema Ballroom, 7pm lessons, music 8-11p, $10/6
Mar. 23 - BALLROOM WHIRLWIND WORKSHOP at Social Dance Studio, 7 pm, call 612.353.4445
Mar. 23 - MAHTOMEDI, MN: Cafe Accordion Orchestra at art center.,800 75th St. N., 730-1030p
Mar. 24 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at Retro Ballroom, www.cafebailar.com
Mar. 24 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Social Dance Studio, www.tangoandi.com
Mar. 30 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA 5400 at Oddfellows Hall, 9-1, $5
Mar. 31 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY by Suburban Winterset Club at Mpls. Woman's Club
Apr. 6-9 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP by Murat and Michelle Erdemsel in Mpls.,http://muratandmichelle.com/
April - VIENNNESE BALL at Univ. of Wis. Eau Claire, Fri. and Sat., http://www.uwec.edu/centers/vball/upload/VB- NEWSLTR-12.pdf; also on Facebook
Apr. 13-15 BALLROOM DANCE RANCH at River House Guest Ranch in St James, MN, www.cedarballroom.com
Apr. 15 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE and dance party at Cheek To Cheek, 1-4pm
Apr. 16 - EC SWING CLASS starts at Medina Ent. Ctr., by S.A.T., 730p
Apr. 19 - 22 - Chicago Tango Fest, http://www.chicagotangofestival.com
May 6 - MN STAR BALL dance competition and variety show at Medina Ent. Ctr., www.MNstarball.com
May 6 - BALLROOM TEA DANCE/BRUNCH by USADanceMN at Lafayette Club,www.usadance-mn.org
Spring 2012 - BARCELONA DANCE AWARD 2012! for schools/studios/groups; europe2012@aruba.it
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WORK IN PROGRESS:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
BALLROOM PARTY at Cinema Ballroom, 8 - 9pm, paid classes prior, www.cinemaballroom.com
SWING-LATIN LIVE MUSIC at Mancini's,651 224-7345, 7:30-10:30p, floor 16X8, www.mancinis.com
COUNTRY 2-STEP (AND OTHER MUSIC) at Stark's, line dance lessons 7:30 and 7:45pm, DJ music 8p -12a
by Bob Wood, $5, do not bring in your own water bottles, www.starks-saloon.com
COUNTRY-SWING LIVE MUSIC CHOICES:
- Glory Days Bar & Grill: 930p, L -shaped painted concrete dance floor 20X15, 500 5th Av. N.W., New Brighton
- Pov's on 65: http://www.povs65.com/ (new website)
- Toby Keith's: 930p, www,countrybarmn.com
Others to research: Billy's in Rockford, MN, Floyd's in Victoria, MN
TAKE A CLASS at your favorite studio! Please learn something new. A private lesson will get your own technique corrected. Mastering correct posture will make you look like a pro!
WC SWING CLASS occasional Wed. in Richfield by Lynette and Randy Mahowald, www.shakealegdance.com
WC SWING CLASSES at Champion: beg.(Level 1) 6-6:45pm, Interm. (Level 2) 6:45-7:30pm; online registration required,$15 ea. or pkg., http://www.championballroomdance.com/group-classes-i-77.html; also at other studios
WEST COAST AND EC SWING AND RUMBA LIVE MUSIC CHOICES:
- Eagles Club: Twin Cities Hot Club, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, 612-724-9714, 729-4469
- Famous Dave's: cement floor 16X8, www.famousdavesbluesclub.com
- Hell's Kitchen: 6-9pm, www.hellskitchen.com, (612) 332-4700
- Lee's: Davina and The Vagabonds swing band every Wed. in Feb., 930pm, free swing lesson 8pm, www.leesliquorlounge.com, tile floor 20X8
- Loring Pasta Bar: John Devine jazz, 6-9p, no cover; hard floor 16X10, order food if using a table
- Narrows Saloon in Navarre: 7 pm, wood floor 16X6, no sign in front, http://www.narrowssaloon.com
- Nicollet Cafe: jazz musicians 7-8 pm, wood floor; 1931 Nicollet Av. at Franklin Av.
- Nye's: Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers, (who can report on this band?)
- School 2 in Chanhassen: live jazz 530-9p, free, www.schoolofthewise.net/school-ii
- Schooner Tavern: www.schoonertavern.com
- Wilebski's:
- Others to research: Aster's Cafe in Mpls. www.aster-cafe.com; Axel's Bonfire in St. Paul, 651.312.1299
Honey Lounge: http://www.honeympls.com; http://uwannadance.com/Calendar.php written by Chuck Peter, at chuck@youwannadance.comSWING AND FREESTYLE DANCE MUSIC CHOICES leaning towards rock music to check:
- Cantina #1 in Mall of America: (4th Fl., 494 and Cedar Av., confirm at 952.854.6500)
- MN Music Cafe: http://www.minnesotamusiccafe.com, floor 18X8
- Whiskey Junction: http://thewhiskeyjunction.com/calendar/
- Others: Aqua Nightclub, www.aquampls.com; First AvenueNightclub in Downtown Mpls.; Bogart's in Apple Valley
www.bogartsplace.com; Neisen's in Savage has bands in 2 rooms www.neisens.com
ARG. TANGO CANYENGUE CLASS, 630p, at Donnay's, 3142 First Av.S., Mpls.,612-822-8436
ARG. TANGO MILONGA at The Nicollet Cafe, 1931 Nicollet Av. at Franklin Av., DJ music 8-10:45p, $5 paid to Lois; basic lesson by Lois if requested; pizza/sandwiches for sale til 9:30p, nice wood floor, easy parking; jazz musicians 7 pm (do tango and EC/WC swing), Lois 612-822-8436
ARG. TANGO CLASSES at Social Dance Studio: 630p-beg.,7pm - salidas -all levels, 8pm- interm./adv., pivots, www.tangoandi.com, Sabine 612-869-0580, Eric 612.812.1413
NO ARG. TANGO CLASS, interm./adv. level at Four Seasons, 8-9:45pm, until middle of Apri.
SALSA CLASS, ADV. LEVEL, at SDS by Niko Salgado, www.socialdancestudio.com
AFRO-CUBAN DANCE CLASS at Central Do Brazil Studio, Lake St.and Chicago Av. in Mpls.
above Robert's Shoe Store, 8pm, by Rene Thompson, confirm at www.renedance.com
POLKA AND OTHER MUSIC at Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit and Mario's downstairs,
dance floor 16 X 16, www.gasthofzg.com
IRISH DANCING - www.lomamor.org, and www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html
ST. CLOUD, MN:
-a BAND at Legends Bar in Holiday Inn, 7-11p, no cover, every Wed.
- check at Pioneer Place, 22 Fifth Av. S., 56301, www.ppfive.com, 320-203-1233
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