Dancing in Minneapolis
Dances and Lessons Larry Instructs


October 2008

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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2
3 Farmington lessons; Dance;
4 Dance;
5 Dance;
6 SAT WaltzDance;
7 SDC Foxtrot; Dance;
8 Jefferson Beginner class;
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10 Farmington lessons; Dance;
11 Dance;
12 Dance;
13 SAT Waltz
14 SDC Foxtrot;
15 Jefferson Beginner class;
16
17 Dance;
18 Masquerade ball;7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;Dance;
19 Dance;
20 SAT Nightclub 2 stepDance;
21 SDC Foxtrot; Dance;
22 Jefferson Beginner class;
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24 Farmington lessons; 7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;Dance;
25 dance;
26
27 SAT Nightclub 2 step
28 SDC Rumba
29 Jefferson Beginner class; Dance;
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31 Halloween
 

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November 2008

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
            1 7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;
2 Dance;
3 SAT Nightclub 2 step
4 SDC Rumba
5 Jefferson Beginner class;
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7 Lakeville Dance lessons; Dance;
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9
10 SAT Nightclub 2 step
11 SDC Rumba
12 Jefferson Beginner class;
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14
15 7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;
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17 SAT Nightclub 2 step
18 SDC Rumba
19 Jefferson Beginner class;
20
21 Lakeville Dance lessons;
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23
24 SAT Nightclub 2 step
25 SDC Waltz
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27
28 7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;
29 7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;Dance;
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December 2008

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
  1 SAT Tango
2 SDC Waltz
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4
5 Lakeville Dance lessons;
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7
8 SAT Tango
9 SDC Waltz
10
11
12 Lakeville Dance lessons;
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14
15 SAT Tango
16 SDC Waltz
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18
19 7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;
20 7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;
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22
23
24
25
26
27 7:30pm - Medina Free Lesson;
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31
     

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October

2008


Farmington lessons;

Farmington Dance Lessons
Meadowview School Call 651-460-3203 For Reservation and Information

September 26 to October 24 2008 Fridays not the 17th
Beginning Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8 PM
Westcoast Swing 8-9 PM
More Foxtrot 9-10 PM



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October

2008


Dance;

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at ERV Dance Studio-Hopkins, 9 pm - 1, $10, snacks provided; Peter Truran, a leading DJ from England/Wales is tonight’s DJ; hosted by Dan Griggs 612-281-1953, see mntango.org.

BALLROOM AND VARIETY DANCE PARTIES (4 choices):
***1. at Retro Ballroom-ANNIVERSARY PARTY with Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra and fabulous vocalist Betsy Barta, EC swing lesson 7:30 by Jeff Nehrbass, dancing 8:30-11; written dance program, prize drawings, dessert and coffee served, beginners welcome, $12, enter in rear.
***2. at Classic, choice of lessons at 7:10 pm, dancing 8 - 9 pm, $15 or $10 for party only.
***3. at Dancers Studio-St.Paul, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15, paid lessons at 7 & 8 pm.
***4. at Cheek to Cheek, DJ music 8:30-10:30, lesson at 7:30, $10/8.

CLUB SALSERO at Social Dance Studio.

Country dancing at Spirit of Sobriety Club (SOS) in Oakdale. Skip & Diane are celebrating Kathy Stewart's birthday with cake & ice cream. $6 cover.

COUNTRY/SWING PARTY at SOS-Oakdale with Skip & Diane S.,8 pm, $6, celebrating Kathy Stewart's birthday.

Fall Kick-off Dance with 4 lessons to start the evening! Country & Swing variety dance at Tropical Ballroom. 7:10-7:40pm Barn Dance Mixer (a dance that rotates partners) & 16-Step (learn the train & bridges that other places don't know!) lessons taught by Lynn & Elaine Boergerhoff. 7:40-8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Night Club 2-Step and Hustle lessons by James & Tricia Wood! 8:30-11:30pm Dance with guest DJ Ed Everson. Door prizes- apple baskets, free dance lessons! Apple Pie, Apple Cider, coffee, pop, and water available. Alcohol always available down the hall at Mi Familia restaurant too! $10 or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644. (Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125, one block west of 494 & Valley Creek Rd).www.tropicalballroom.com.

INTL. FOLKDANCE at Tapestry, see website

Jerry O'Hagen orchestra at On Your Toes in St. Louis Park. ECS lesson by Jeff Nehrbass 7:30pm, Ballroom dance 8:30-11:00pm. Dance Card to plan your dance partners for the evening. Celebrating OYT's 15th year in business. Prize drawing, cake, coffee. $12 per person. Enter in rear Retro Ballroom door.

MORE CHOICES of nightclubs/bars listed at www.go4dancer.com, Friday "StarTribune" Scene section, and www.socialdancestudio.com/NewsletterSuave (by Niko). Your local American Legion and VFW (look under Veterans of Foreign Wars in phone books) may have music.

POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA at Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869, 8-10 pm, call to confirm.

ROCHESTER: ***1. Latin dancing at BlueMoonBallroom.net ; ***2. occasional Ballroom Party, see www.somnusadance.org., ***3. check at 331 Club or Whiskey Bones Roadhouse

SALSA/LATIN (5 choices):
***1. at Picosa 9pm -2am, lesson from 9-10:15pm, no cover for now, validated park. in ramp on 2nd St. S.E., 612-746-397; and
***2. at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant, Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury, dancing 10 - 2, free lesson at 9 pm, free margaritas for ladies. No cover; and
***3. check at Tequila Tango, 992 Arcade, St. Paul; and
***4. to Tropical Zone at Dixie's in St. Paul,
***5. check at Babalu.

SALSA/LATIN PARTY at Cinema, 9 - 12, class at 8 pm. $15/10.

STILLWATER: check at Stones, 324 S. Main, and at Pappy’s on Mulberry St.

SWING/COUNTRY (live music choices):
***1. to Front Porch Pigs at 7 pm and other band 9:30 at Eagles;
***2. Eagle River at Half Time Rec, 9:30-1:30; and
***3. try Blaine VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946.

SWING/FREESTYLE live music to Vic Volare Orchestra at Times Bar, 9:30-12.

SWING/FREESTYLE to Richie Lee Band at Ramada, 230 Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn., 952-854-3411, 8:30-12:30, $12/17, “Dance For a (cancer) Cure” (Singles Mingle event), 952-891-1302

SWING/LATIN to good trio Swanee Beach at Neumann’s, 9 - 1, free.

WC SWING/RUMBA live blues/jazz music choices: to Big George Jackson at McMahon's; and Joe Juliano at The Junction.




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October

2008


Dance;

American Legions and VFWs (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have music.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 pm - 1, includes snacks, hosted by David Rost, $7.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA in Rochester, MN: at Sonte’s; Halloween milonga, theme is Moulin Rouge, so ladies, get out your corsets, diamonds, red Nicole Kidman dresses or fishnets and gentlemen don those swanky fedoras and pinstripe suits, 8 pm lesson by April Dahl, 9 pm-12, 3rd St 55904, 507-292-1628, http://www.sontes.com/welcome.html

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by Winterset DanceClub at Women’s Club of Mpls., 410 Oak Grove St., social 6 pm, dinner 6:45, is dancing 8pm to Dick Macko Band, $91 couple, semi -formal attire, guests welcome, call to reserve, 952-926-6812.

BALLROOM/VARIETY DANCE by Metro Dancers at Retro, 8-11pm, waltz lesson by Eliecer at 7:30, all $7, enter in rear door.

CAJUN to Twin City Playboys at Betsy’s Back Porch Coffee, 54447 Nicollet Av.S., Mpls., 612-827-8283, lesson 9:30, music 10:30-1.

COUNTRY/SWING PARTY at Stark's, 8 pm-12, line dance workshop 6:15 to 7:30 pm by Lynn Card and Jamie Brown, learn 4 dances for $10, DJ Bob Wood.

DULUTH: live swing music at Club Saratoga.

EC SWING/LINDY PARTY to Solomon Douglas Band at Tapestry, 8:30-12:30, lesson 7:30, $10/8.

Havin' a Ball singles dance at Bloomington VFW to Whitesidewalls band. East Coast Swing lesson by Sondra Chan 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm-12:30am, $12.

INTL. FOLKDANCING at Tapestry, see website.

IRISH CEILI at The Dubliner, 2 pm-5, www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org

Metro Variety Dance at Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416). Waltz lesson by Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas at 7:30pm. Variety dance with DJ David Olson 8-11pm. $7 per person. (1st Saturday of every month).

MORE nightclubs/barlisted at go4dancer.com and Friday‘s "StarTribune.”

ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom Party - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034; 3. maybe swing music at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse, 4. see Arg. Tango blurb above.

SALSA (5 choices):
Picosa to Salsabrosa Band and a DJ,10 -1, lesson at 9, $10, validated parking with purchase; and
Babalu;
Dixie's and Rene's Studio, renesdance.com,
Baja Sol Grill, Inv.Grove Hts., 9:30 pm.

ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio, lesson at 7:30pm, variety dancing 8:30 pm, $7, info@stcloudballroomdanceclub.org

Swing Dance w/ Solomon Douglas Band, basics taught at 7:30, 8:30pm-12:30am band plays, $10/ $8 members & students, at the Tapestry Folkdance Center.

SWING/FREESTYLE at Blmgtn. Everett McClay VFW to Whitesidewalls; EC Swing lesson 7:30pm by Sondra Chan, music 8:30pm-12:30am, $12, by HavinaBallLLC.com

SWING/FREESTYLE to Hot Hits Orchestra at Medina, 8:30 , $15/12.

VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Social Dance Studio, 9 - 12, lesson 8 pm, $10 (or $5 with a student ID), DJ T4 will be spin requests.

WC SWING/OTHER to the Flat Foot Rollers (R &B) at SOS-Oakdale, 8:30 to 12:30, $8 or $14 a couple,1/2 price after 11, alcohol free, new coffee bar, new website www.sosrecovery.org

WC SWING/RUMBA to blues choices: at Eagles Club; Famous Dave, MN Music Cafe, Schooner, Neumann’s, and McMahon’s.




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October

2008


Dance;

AFRICAN PARTY- 3-8pm, African dance/music, possibly salsa music, King Sunny Ade and African Intl. Band, free African/Amer. buffet, formal attire; in honor of salsa expert Michael Adegoke’s parents retiring from ministry; at Fresh Anointing Intl. Church, 2329 17th Av. E., No. St. Paul 55109, 651-641-0445, RSVP to Michael 612-817-8684.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10, hard tile floor, nice for supper.

BALLROOM PARTY at Cinema to "JERRY O'HAGAN ORCHESTRA" usually with fabulous vocalist, Charmin Michelle, 7-10 pm, free lesson 6:15, please NO jeans, $12.

CAJUN/SWING to Gypsy Jazz and TC Hot Club at Times Bar, 8 - 11 pm.

CAJUN/ZYDECO at Half Time Rec, lesson at 7pm, dancing 8-11pm.

CO. 2 STEP/SWING to live music and a DJ at MN Music Cafe, 7:30-11, usually co. 2-step lesson at 6:30.

COUNTRY 2-STEP/SWING at Lee's 8 - 11, co. 2-step lesson 7 pm, for GLBT community, also attended by straights, free, 2stepMSP.org

COUNTRY to Down the Road Band at Neumann’s, 4 - 8 pm, free.

COUNTRY/CAJUN to Pop Wagner and Twin City Playboys at Eagles Club, 8 - 1 pm, $5 donation.

COUNTRY/VARIETY band 3 - 7 pm at Eagles Club.

GLENWOOD: (651) 407-8568, Barb (320) 763-6432, lakesideballroom.org

Rebels Swing Dance Club’s west coast swing dance at the Eagles Club (at 25th & 25th in Minneapolis). Lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 7:30-10:30pm. $6 members, $10 nonmembers.

SALSA choices:
***1. at Babalu, 8-12, free, by Eliecer of ERV DanceStudio;
***2. at FourSeasons (1st & 3rd Sun., call to confirm) e-mail DJLuisElRumbero@gmail.com;
***3. band Charanga Tropical (only 2nd Sun.) at Varsity Theater, 9-12, call to confirm.

WC SWING PARTY by Rebels at Eagles, 7:30-10:30, lesson at 7 pm by Lynette Mahowald (probably in back tiled room).

WC SWING/RUMBA to live blues music at Famous Dave and McMahon.




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October

2008


SAT Waltz

6 weeks 9/8-10/13 2008 Waltz 730-9 PM Lenox Senior Center in St Louis Park



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October

2008


Dance;

ARG. TANGO BASICS in Mtka. at Deephaven Ed.Ctr., Mtka. Blvd. 8 pm; also Basics Class at Four Seasons, 7 pm, Practica after, $10/8.

EC SWING to Acme Jazz Co. at O’ Gara’s, 7:30-10 pm.

IRISH CEILI at Merlin's, 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612 216 2419, 7- 8:45, free

SALSA at Babalu to DJ Omari Omari (call to confirm)

SQUARE DANCING at Eagles, 7:30 (blues music on other Mondays).

VARIETY DANCING to Becky Thompson and Old School at Lee's, 8:30-11:30.

WC SWING SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio at 9:30, basic lessons at 7 & interm. at 8:15 pm

WC SWING/RUMBA live music choices: to Stockcar Named Desire at Famous Dave; and at MN Music Cafe.




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October

2008


SDC Foxtrot;

5 WEEKS 9/23-10/21 2008 Foxtrot SAT Members $35
Non Members $50 730-9 PM Medina Ballroom



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October

2008


Dance;

BALLROOM PARTY to live band Dale Dahmen at Medina, 1 - 4 pm.

COUNTRY/CAJUN to PopWagner and TwinCityPlayboys at Eagles, 7:30-10:30.

INTL. DANCING at Tapestry (see website)

SALSA SOCIAL at Social Dance Studio, 9-10 pm, CD music, lesson prior, large floor.

SWING/LATIN to Christine Rosholt and Beasley’s Big Band at O’ Gara’s, smooth carpeted floor, 7:30-10:30 or check at Lee’s.

SWING/LINDY/BALBOA PRACTICE PARTY every Tue. at Abetto’s, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, (1st Tue. for beginners);come early for supper.




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October

2008


Jefferson Beginner class;

Jefferson Community Ed Minneapolis, MN 26th and Hennepin
Call 612-668-2740 For Reservation and Information and Date of next class. http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/Jefferson4.html

Foxtrot and Waltz Beginners 1830 to 2030 October 8 to 29 2008 Wednesdays

Foxtrot and Waltz Intermediate 1830 to 2030 November 5 to 19 2008 Wednesdays



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October

2008


Farmington lessons;

Farmington Dance Lessons
Meadowview School Call 651-460-3203 For Reservation and Information

September 26 to October 24 2008 Fridays not the 17th
Beginning Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8 PM
Westcoast Swing 8-9 PM
More Foxtrot 9-10 PM



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October

2008


Dance;

Café Bailar Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical Ballroom (inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125). Waltz lesson by James & Tricia Wood 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight. $8 members or $10 nonmembers. (612) 600-5129. *Note the trial location! Cafe Bailar is ready to grow on the east side of town too! Be present to give your opinion on adding this location for the dances! Become a club member tonight ($20 for a year) and get in free! Your Cafe Bailar membership also gives you a discount to all the Tropical Ballroom dance parties.

MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). Lesson by Loren Greenberg 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).

Percolators (old rock and country favorites) band at Golden Valley American Legion. Steak dinner first, 6:00-11:30pm, $9.




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October

2008


Dance;

Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical Ballroom. 7:10-8:00pm Rumba lesson. 8:00-11:30pm Dance. $10 or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644. (Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125, one block west of 494 & Valley Creek Rd). www.tropicalballroom.com.

Tango Society Argentine Tango dance at On Your Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th St, St. Louis Park). Lesson 8:00-9:00pm, Dance 9:00pm-1:00am. $10. (2nd Saturday of every month).




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October

2008


Dance;

Mix 'n Match dance at Social Dance Studio. Looking for a new dance partner to practice, perform, or compete with? Try out this dance! 5:00-7:00pm. $5 per person. Sponsored by USA Dance-MN. FMI, email min_y_chong@hotmail.com or (651) 497-1130.



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October

2008


SAT Waltz

6 weeks 9/8-10/13 2008 Waltz 730-9 PM Lenox Senior Center in St Louis Park



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October

2008


SDC Foxtrot;

5 WEEKS 9/23-10/21 2008 Foxtrot SAT Members $35
Non Members $50 730-9 PM Medina Ballroom



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October

2008


Jefferson Beginner class;

Jefferson Community Ed Minneapolis, MN 26th and Hennepin
Call 612-668-2740 For Reservation and Information and Date of next class. http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/Jefferson4.html

Foxtrot and Waltz Beginners 1830 to 2030 October 8 to 29 2008 Wednesdays

Foxtrot and Waltz Intermediate 1830 to 2030 November 5 to 19 2008 Wednesdays



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October

2008


Dance;

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 9 pm-12:30, potluck snacks, BYOB, $7, mntango.org.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES (7 choices): 1. DICK MACKO BAND at Retro, 8-11 pm, bolero lesson by Ellymae Toupin at 7:30, then dance program format; dessert and coffee served, $10. 2. Classic Ballroom, 8-9 pm, instructors will dance with you, choices of lessons at 7:10 pm, $15/10. 3. Cinema Ballroom, 9-12, lesson at 8. 4. Dancers Studio-St.Paul, DJ music 9-10 pm, $15, paid lessons at 7 & 8 pm. 5. Cheek to Cheek, DJ music 8:30-10:30, lesson at 7:30, $10/8. 6. Tropical Ballroom, 7:10 pm swing lesson, 8-11:30 pm dancing,$10/8 7. NEW DanceSport Center in NORTH BRANCH, MN on 6041 Main St, Ste A, 8:30-9:30, free lesson at 7:30, $10, door prizes, 651-277-6683; dance and fitness classes, request newsletter at tracylwheinze@yahoo.com

CLUB SALSERO (Latin dancing) at Social Dance Studio, 9 - 12, lesson at 8 pm, $10, special performance by Joy Davina & David Gerson

Eagles Club Minneapolis The Retractions at 9:30pm. Before them at 7:00pm is the Lawson Group featuring members of the Front Porch Swingin' Liquor Pigs.

Gasthof z.Gemutlichkeit POLKA-WC SWING-CHA CHA at, 2300 Univ.Av.N.E., 612-781-3869, 8-10 pm, call to confirm.

Medina Ballroom Boogie Wonderland at. 9pm, $8, must be 21 or older.

Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes Dick Macko band at in St. Louis Park. Bolero lesson by Ellymae Toupin at 7:30pm. Ballroom dance 8:00-10:30pm. Dance program format. $10 per person.

ROCHESTER: 1. Latin dancing at BlueMoonBallroom.net ; 2. occasional Ballroom Party, see www.somnusadance.org., 3. check at 331 Club or Whiskey Bones Roadhouse

SALSA/LATIN (5 choices): 1. at Picosa 9pm -2am, lesson from 9-10:15pm, no cover for now, validated park. in ramp on 2nd St. S.E., 612-746-397; and 2. at Mi Familia Restaurant, ValleyCreekMall in Woodbury, dancing 10 - 2,occasional free lesson at 9 pm; and 3. check at Tequila Tango, 992 Arcade, St. Paul; and 4. to Tropical Zone at Dixie's in St. Paul, 5. check at Babalu.

SOS-Oakdale VARIETY PARTY at, 6:45 beginner line dance with Murium, at 8 pm-adv. line dance lesson with Sally, then dance party, requests played, door prize, $6.

STILLWATER: check at Stones, 324 S. Main, and at Pappy’s on Mulberry St.

SUPERIOR, WI.: Christine Rosholt, Peter Provost and others at Shack Grill, 3301 Belknap St, (715) 392-DINE (3463), http://www.shackonline.com/index.html, $8 in adv. or $10 day of show, 6 pm dining, show @ 8 pm.

SWING/COUNTRY (5 live music choices): at Eagles; at Half Time Rec, 9:30-1:30; and try Blaine VFW, 1374 109th Av. N.E., 55434, 763-755-9946.; at Lee’s; at Neumann’s Bar

SWING/FREESTYLE (3 choices): to The Retractions at Eagles at 9:30 pm, opening is The Lawson Group at 7 pm featuring members of the FrontPorchSwingin'LiquorPigs; a rock and roll duet at Half Time Rec; to Rubber Soul( Beatles) at Blue Fox on Lex. av. in Arden Hills, 651-483-6000.

Tapestry EC SWING/LINDY PARTY at, 8:30-12:30, DJ Melissa Varriano.

Tapestry Folkdance Center DJ Swing Dance w/ Melissa Varriano, 8:30pm-12:30am, $9/ $7 members & students, at the.

Tapestry IRISH/CONTRA/FOLKDANCING.

Tropical Ballroom Ballroom & Latin variety dance at. 7:10-8:00pm Swing lesson by James & Tricia. 8:00-11:30pm Dance. $10 or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644. (Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125, one block west of 494 & Valley Creek Rd). www.tropicalballroom.com.

WC SWING live jazz/blues music (4 choices): at Times Bar, 9:30-1; to The Butanes at McMahon’s, 9:30-1;at Dakota Co. Stkhs. in B’Ville; to Power of Ten at MN Music Cafe, 9 - 2.




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October

2008


Masquerade ball;

Rebels WC SWING MASQUERADE BALL by at Social Dance Sudio, featuring 5 workshops with U. S. Open Swing Dance Champion Robert Cordoba! www.tcrebels.com.



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October

2008


Medina Free Lesson;

Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Lesson befor dance 730-825



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October

2008


Dance;

ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Black Dog, 8 pm - 12, lesson at 7:30pm, $5.

Argentine Tango dancing with Lois Donnay at Black Dog Café- at Broadway & Prince Street by the Farmers Market in St. Paul. Lesson at 7:30pm, Dancing 8-12:00. $4 per person. Food, wine, beer available. (3rd Saturday of every month).

DULUTH: SWING at Club Saratoga, 331 Canal Park, 218-727-7865.

Havin' a Ball singles dance with Rockin' Hollywoods (50s-80s) band at Bloomington VFW. Foxtrot lesson by Larry & Barb at 7:30pm, dance 8:30-12:30, $12.

HAVIN’ A BALL PIRATE'S BALL to ROCKIN' HOLLYWOODS at Everett McKay VFW, foxtrot lesson 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, $12;

Rebels Masquerade Ball 1-day workshops & dance (no competition this year), held at Social Dance Studio in Minneapolis. Guest Coach: Robert Cordoba. 11:30am Connection & Communication workshop. 12:45pm Cha-Cha workshop. 2:00pm Stretch your Style in WCS workshop. 3:15pm Night Club 2-Step workshop. 7:00pm Great Moves for WCS workshop. 8:00pm-12:00am- Masquerade Ball with costume contest, prizes, dessert potluck, and games! $12 per workshop for Rebels members. $15/ea. per nonmember. Masquerade Ball is $10. Buy all 5 workshops, get in to Masquerade Ball for free.

ROCHESTER: 1. BlueMoonBallroom.net; 2. Ballroom Party - www.somnusadance.org 507-843-4665 or 507-281-1034; 3. maybe swing music at 331 Club and Whiskey Roadhouse
SALSA (5 choices): at Picosa to Salsabrosa Band and a DJ,10 -1, lesson at 9, $10, validated parking with purchase; and check at Babalu; or try Dixie's and Rene's Studio, renesdance.com, and at Baja Sol Grill, Inv.Grove Hts., 9:30 pm.

SOS-Oakdale SWING at to The Joe Juliano Trio, 8:30 to 12 ??, $ 8/$14 Couples 1/2 price after 11, $6, alcohol- free, coffee bar, sosrecovery.org

ST. CLOUD: BALLROOM PARTY at Dance With Me Studio, lesson at 7:30pm, variety dancing 8:30 pm, $7, info@stcloudballroomdanceclub.org

Stark's COUNTRY/SWING PARTY at, 8 pm-12, $5.

SUPERIOR, WI.: Christine Rosholt, Peter Provost and others at Shack Smokehouse & Grill, 3301 Belknap St, (715) 392-DINE (3463), http://www.shackonline.com/index.html, $8 in advance, or $10 on the day of the show,6 p.m. for early dining, show @ 8 p.m

Tapestry Folkdance Center New England Contra Dance w/ Danebodium and Robin Nelson calling, basic taught at 7:30, 8-11:30pm band plays $9/ $7 members & students, at the.

Tapestry INTL./IRISH/CONTRA/FOLK DANCING at.

TC Rebels WC Swing Club MASQUERADE BALL, 8 pm-12, $12/10, by at Social Dance Sudio, potluck desserts, games, prizes, costume parade, Social Dance Studio’s WC Swing Team performs; preceded by champion Robert Cordoba classes starting at 11:30 am (see above) or www.tcrebels.com.

USA Dance's Ballroom variety dance at Tropical Ballroom. 7:00-8:00pm Cha-Cha lesson by James & Tricia Wood. 8:00-11:00pm Dance. $10 or $7 USA Dance members. Become a member tonight and get in free! (651) 414-0644. (Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125, one block west of 494 & Valley Creek Rd). www.tropicalballroom.com.

USADanceMN BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Tropical by, 8 - 11 pm, free cha cha lesson at 7 pm by James and Tricia Wood, join USADanceMN tonight and get in free.




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Dance;

ARG. TANGO MILONGA to Mandragora at Loring Pasta Bar, 6-9 pm then tango CD music til 10, hard tile floor, nice for supper.

Cinema to "JERRY O'HAGAN ORCHESTRA" usually with fabulous vocalist, Charmin Michelle, 7-10 pm, free lesson 6:15, please NO jeans, $12.

Eagles Club COUNTRY/VARIETY band 3-7 pm at.

Half Time Rec CAJUN/ZYDECO at, lesson at 7pm, dancing 8-11pm.

Lee's COUNTRY 2-STEP/SWING at 8 - 11, co. 2-step lesson 7 pm, for GLBT community, also attended by straights, free, 2stepMSP.org

SALSA choices: 1. at Babalu, 8-12, free, by Eliecer of ERV DanceStudio; 2. at FourSeasons (1st & 3rd Sun., call to confirm) e-mail DJLuisElRumbero@gmail.com; 3. band Charanga Tropical (only 2nd Sun.) at Varsity Theater, 9-12, call to confirm.

Times Bar CAJUN/SWING to Gypsy Jazz and TC Hot Club at, 8 - 11 pm.

WC SWING to live blues music at Famous Dave, 8-11 pm; and at McMahons at 9 pm; to Paul Mayasich at Neumann’s.




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2008


SAT Nightclub 2 step

6 weeks 10/20-11/24 2008 Nightclub 2 step 730-9 PM Lenox Senior Center in St Louis Park



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2008


Dance;

Lee's VARIETY DANCING to Becky Thompson and Old School at, 8:30-11:30.

Social Dance Studio WC SWING SOCIAL at at 9:30, basic lessons at 7 & interm. at 8:15 pm

WC SWING/RUMBA live music choices:at Eagles, 7:30-10:30; at Famous Dave, 8 - 11, and at MN Music Cafe, 9 - 2.




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2008


SDC Foxtrot;

5 WEEKS 9/23-10/21 2008 Foxtrot SAT Members $35
Non Members $50 730-9 PM Medina Ballroom



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2008


Dance;

BALBOA PARTY at Abetto’s, 560 W. Como, St. Paul 55103, off Dale St., 7:30-9 pm, $3 or free with lesson at 6:30 for $10, (1st Tue.beginners);pazazdance.com, 651-592-2687.

Medina BALLROOM PARTY to Bruce Bradley Band at, 1 - 4 pm.

MN Music Cafe WC SWING to Dave Burkhardt at.

O’Gara’s SWING (2 live music choices): to Jack Brass Band at, 7:30 -10 pm and to River City Jazz Orchestra at So. St. Paul VFW, 7-10 pm.

Social Dance Studio SALSA SOCIAL at, 9-10 pm, CD music, lesson prior, large floor.

SWING/OTHER DANCING choices: 1. at Eagle's Club, 7:30-10:30pm; and to 2. at O’ Gara’s, 8 - 11; 3. at Lee’s




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2008


Jefferson Beginner class;

Jefferson Community Ed Minneapolis, MN 26th and Hennepin
Call 612-668-2740 For Reservation and Information and Date of next class. http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/Jefferson4.html

Foxtrot and Waltz Beginners 1830 to 2030 October 8 to 29 2008 Wednesdays

Foxtrot and Waltz Intermediate 1830 to 2030 November 5 to 19 2008 Wednesdays



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Farmington lessons;

Farmington Dance Lessons
Meadowview School Call 651-460-3203 For Reservation and Information

September 26 to October 24 2008 Fridays not the 17th
Beginning Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8 PM
Westcoast Swing 8-9 PM
More Foxtrot 9-10 PM



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2008


Medina Free Lesson;

Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Lesson befor dance 730-825



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2008


Dance;

Havin' a Ball singles dance with City Lights band at Fridley VFW. 7:30pm East Coast Swing lesson. 8:30-12:30 dance. $12.

MN WC SWING at B’Dale Club, 8:30-12, lesson at 7:30, potluck at 10, Joanie 651-484-4562.

MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). West Coast Swing lesson by James & Tricia Wood 7:30-8:30pm. Halloween costume dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. Halloween costumes encouraged! Potluck treats at 10:00pm. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).

Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes New, Chris Kalogerson band, in St. Louis Park. Viennese Waltz lesson by Jeff Nehrbass at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. Dessert & coffee. $10 per person.

Retro CHRIS KALOGERSON BAND for BALLROOM PARTY.

Tropical Ballroom Free Salsa lesson by Drew of from 9:00-10:00pm at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant in Woodbury, 1750 Weir Drive- in the same mall as Tropical Ballroom. Free margaritas for ladies. No cover charge! (Once per month, as scheduled).




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2008


dance;

MN Madness mock ballroom competition hosted by Scott Anderson and Nathan Daniels, held at Shakopee Ballroom. Dinner & Dancing. For more info, call (763) 545-8690.

MN MADNESS showcase/comp. at ShakopeeBallroom, 763-545-8690, 612-816-4446, $10 to spectate.

NO Cafe Bailar dance, to support MN Madness.

NO Tropical Ballroom dance, to support MN Madness.

Tapestry Folkdance Center New England Contra Dance w/ Anni Spring & Adam Granger and David Kirchner calling, basic taught at 7:30, 8-11:30pm band plays $9/ $7 members & students, at the.

Tropical COUNTRY/SWING PARTY at.

WEDDING DANCE (country) for Bob Wood and Ann Latvaaho, free, at Stark’s.




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2008


SAT Nightclub 2 step

6 weeks 10/20-11/24 2008 Nightclub 2 step 730-9 PM Lenox Senior Center in St Louis Park



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2008


SDC Rumba

4 WEEKS 10/28-11/18 2008 Rumba SAT Members $28 Non Members $40 730-9 PM Medina Ballroom



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2008


Jefferson Beginner class;

Jefferson Community Ed Minneapolis, MN 26th and Hennepin
Call 612-668-2740 For Reservation and Information and Date of next class. http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/Jefferson4.html

Foxtrot and Waltz Beginners 1830 to 2030 October 8 to 29 2008 Wednesdays

Foxtrot and Waltz Intermediate 1830 to 2030 November 5 to 19 2008 Wednesdays



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2008


Dance;

Oct. 29 - HALLOWEEN PARTY (country dancing) at Stark’s.



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2008


Halloween

Café Bailar Dance Club & Tropical Ballroom 5th Annual Masquerade Ball / Halloween Dance co-hosted by! 7:10-8:00pm Hustle lesson. 8:00-11:30pm Dance. $10 or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. Costume contest for categories of: funniest, scariest, most creative, and best couple. Gas Gift Cards as prizes sponsored by Café Bailar. (651) 414-0644. (Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125, one block west of 494 & Valley Creek Rd). www.tropicalballroom.com or www.cafebailar.com.

HALLOWEEN PARTIES at Cinema, Classic, Medina, Retro, and Tropical.

Medina Ballroom The Classics band at for TGIS Dance, 8:30pm, $13, costume contest & prizes.

On Your Toes Jerry O'Hagen orchestra at. Cha-Cha lesson by Jeff Nehrbass at 7:30pm, Ballroom dance 8:30-11:00pm, costume contests, treats, $12 per person.

Tapestry Folkdance Center International Dance Party, Live music by “Traki”, 8:30-11pm, $9/ $7 members & students, at the.




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November

2008


Medina Free Lesson;

Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Lesson befor dance 730-825



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November

2008


Dance;

Nov. 2 - REBELS MOVE to Social Dance Studio, free dance party!



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November

2008


SAT Nightclub 2 step

6 weeks 10/20-11/24 2008 Nightclub 2 step 730-9 PM Lenox Senior Center in St Louis Park



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2008


SDC Rumba

4 WEEKS 10/28-11/18 2008 Rumba SAT Members $28 Non Members $40 730-9 PM Medina Ballroom



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November

2008


Jefferson Beginner class;

Jefferson Community Ed Minneapolis, MN 26th and Hennepin
Call 612-668-2740 For Reservation and Information and Date of next class. http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/Jefferson4.html

Foxtrot and Waltz Beginners 1830 to 2030 October 8 to 29 2008 Wednesdays

Foxtrot and Waltz Intermediate 1830 to 2030 November 5 to 19 2008 Wednesdays



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2008


Lakeville Dance lessons;

Lakeville Dance Lessons Century Junior High School
Call 952-985-4481 For Reservation and Information

November 7, 21 December 5,12 2008 Fridays
Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8:30 PM
Nightclub 2 step 8:45-9:45 PM

January 9,16, 23 February 6, 2008 Fridays
Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8:30 PM
Nightclub 2 step 8:45-9:45 PM

May 1, 8, 22, 29 2008 Fridays
Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8:30 PM
Nightclub 2 step 8:45-9:45 PM



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2008


Dance;

Nov. 7 - ROD CERAR BAND at Retro.



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November

2008


SAT Nightclub 2 step

6 weeks 10/20-11/24 2008 Nightclub 2 step 730-9 PM Lenox Senior Center in St Louis Park



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2008


SDC Rumba

4 WEEKS 10/28-11/18 2008 Rumba SAT Members $28 Non Members $40 730-9 PM Medina Ballroom



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November

2008


Jefferson Beginner class;

Jefferson Community Ed Minneapolis, MN 26th and Hennepin
Call 612-668-2740 For Reservation and Information and Date of next class. http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/Jefferson4.html

Foxtrot and Waltz Beginners 1830 to 2030 October 8 to 29 2008 Wednesdays

Foxtrot and Waltz Intermediate 1830 to 2030 November 5 to 19 2008 Wednesdays



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November

2008


Medina Free Lesson;

Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Lesson befor dance 730-825



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November

2008


SAT Nightclub 2 step

6 weeks 10/20-11/24 2008 Nightclub 2 step 730-9 PM Lenox Senior Center in St Louis Park



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2008


SDC Rumba

4 WEEKS 10/28-11/18 2008 Rumba SAT Members $28 Non Members $40 730-9 PM Medina Ballroom



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2008


Jefferson Beginner class;

Jefferson Community Ed Minneapolis, MN 26th and Hennepin
Call 612-668-2740 For Reservation and Information and Date of next class. http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/Jefferson4.html

Foxtrot and Waltz Beginners 1830 to 2030 October 8 to 29 2008 Wednesdays

Foxtrot and Waltz Intermediate 1830 to 2030 November 5 to 19 2008 Wednesdays



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2008


Lakeville Dance lessons;

Lakeville Dance Lessons Century Junior High School
Call 952-985-4481 For Reservation and Information

November 7, 21 December 5,12 2008 Fridays
Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8:30 PM
Nightclub 2 step 8:45-9:45 PM

January 9,16, 23 February 6, 2008 Fridays
Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8:30 PM
Nightclub 2 step 8:45-9:45 PM

May 1, 8, 22, 29 2008 Fridays
Ballroom Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing 6:30-8:30 PM
Nightclub 2 step 8:45-9:45 PM



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November

2008


SAT Nightclub 2 step

6 weeks 10/20-11/24 2008 Nightclub 2 step 730-9 PM Lenox Senior Center in St Louis Park



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November

2008


SDC Waltz

4 WEEKS 11/25-12/16 2008 Waltz SAT Members $28 Non Members $40 730-9 PM Medina Ballroom



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November

2008


Medina Free Lesson;

Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Lesson befor dance 730-825



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November

2008


Medina Free Lesson;

Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Lesson befor dance 730-825



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