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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FUTURE EVENTS (not all are listed)
Dance Competitions: see www.USADance.org
2024
NOVEMBER
2. 23, 30 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by B&LDC will be at Royal Cliff Wedding Hall in Eagan,
02 - Tricia's 40th Birthday Party, WEAR PINK, 7pm WC swing lesson, 8-10p dancing at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N.. W of Stillwater
02 - ARLINGTON, MN: MItchell Hall sings Legends of the Opry at Arlington Comm. Ctr. with optional dinner, 1pm and 7pm.
02 - Swingin' On A Star Band at 301 Main St. NE., Mpls., E side of river
08 - FREE NEWCOMER NIGHT at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., W. of Stillwater, 7p lessons, 8-10p dancing, DanceAndEntertaiment.com
08 - Classic Big Band at Bloom. Event Ct., 1114 W. Amer. Blvd., Bloomington, MN, 6:45pm lesson, 7:30-10:30p dancing
10 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Shakopee Ballroom, 2400 4th Av.E., Shakopee, MN, by Randy & Lynette Mahowald/Shake a Leg Dance,
No dance partner needed, open 1-5pm, Night Club 2-Step lesson 1:15 – 1:45 pm all levels welcome and free with $15 admission.
15 - Swingin' On A Star Band at Eagles34.org, Mpls
15- The Percolators at Crystal VFW, 7-11 pm
15-18 - ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS by guest pro Luciana Valle, details at mntango.org
16 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org, FREE admission if you come at 6:30 for meeting and electionincludes
16 - The Percolators at Richfield VFW, 6:30-9:30
15 - RESERVE for Dec. 19 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB dinner & dancing to band, also May 16 at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692.
18 - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044 with Courtney Burton Music 6:30-8:30PM Social and Swing Dancing
17 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls..7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm, Janie & Andy Nordberg teach foxtrot II
17 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6- 8PM - Band Plays
now every 3rd Sun.
22 - SOCK HOP at Eagles34.org, Mpls. every 4th Fri.
23 - Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Widespot, Wabasha, MN, 7pm
24 - Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul
27 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY THKSGVG. EVE, 8-11p, 7p CO. 2-STEP LESSON at The Croix, 5990 Omaha Av.N., bring treats, DanceAndEntertainment .com
29 - BALLROOM MUSIC THANKSGIVING DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 7pm foxtrot $10,, 8-10p dancing $15, bring treats, DanceAndEtertainment.com
29 - Swingin' On A Star Band at Wabasha St. Caves, (215 Wabasha St. S., St Paul), 7- 10pm.
DECEMBER
06 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY for Troy's Birthday, 7pm cha cha lesson $10, 8-10p dancing $15
11 - Ali Gray's Country Jamboree band at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.M., W. of Stillwater
13 - Classic Big Band at Bloom. Ev. Ctr., lesson 6:45p, music7:30-10:30
13 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE at The Croix, 5pm. see DanceAndEntertainment.com
13 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins., wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424,
14 - BALLLROOM DANCE "CANDYLAND" SHOWCASE at SoulBallroom.com ,76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, MN
14 - U of MN Faculty Dance Club at North Star Ballroom, St. Paul, KJ Quartet
15 - NEW! SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6- 8PM - Band Plays
now every 3rd Sun.
16 - Dinner and Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Tr., Lakeville MN 55044 with Courtney Burton Music 6:30-8:30p social & seing dancing
19 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB - dinner & dancing to band, also May 16 at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692
20 - Swingin' On A Star Band at Eagles34.org, Mpls
22 - Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul
22 - CHRISTMAS VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 6P lesson, 7-9pm dancing to Tricia's DJ music, treats welcome, see DanceAndEntertainment.com
22 - Honky Tonk Jump at Eagles Club, 25th & 25th,Mpls.., 8pm, eagles34.org
27 - SOCK HOP at Eagles34.org, Mpls. every 4th Fri.
31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE VARIETY DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av. N., DanceAndEntertainment.com
2025
JANUARY
03 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins., wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
19 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun.
24-26- SNOWALL DANCE COMP in Mpls
FEBRUARY
07 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins., wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
15 - U of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr., KJ Quartet
16 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun.
23 - STARLIGHT CLASSIC Dance Event at Lafayette Club by Anderson/Afonkin pros
MARCH
15 - U of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr., KJ Quartet
16 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun.
28-30 - USA Dance National Ballroom Championships
APRIL
04 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins., wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424
15 - RESERVE for May 16 SOCIAL DANCE CLUB dinner & dancing/ band at club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692.
26 - U of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr., Rod Cerar Band
MAY
02 - SuburbanWinterset Dance Club party with Rod Cerar Band itersetdanceclub.com
16 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB - dinner & dancing to band at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom Niemiec, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692
SEPTEMBER
SWING DANCE in Hangar
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SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC:
-occasional SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY with a Band at Dave & Linda Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd., Moundsview, $15, optional: bring appetizers/ treats, beverage; get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272
-occasional OUTDOOR VARIETY DANCE PARTY at pro Tom Larson’s, 634 Neal Av.N., W. Lakeland, N.E. Of St. Paul, park at green sign, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-10:30pm on hard floors, $15 (includes lesson & dance), $15 extra for a private floor, prof pest control. Optional: bring chair, snacks, beverages; 612-371-0300
~Anoka Riverfront Park, Weds. 6-8pm, 2201 2nd Av.,Anoka, bring chair, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks
~ Apple Valley Kelley Pk.: 630-830p, 6855 Fortino, bring chair, dance on grasswww.cityofapplevalley.org/905/Music-in-Kelley-Park
~ Blmgtn.: Normandale Lk.: Thur. 7pm, bring chair, cement , food trucks earlier, https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks
~ Bloomington Civic Ctr. Plaza: 5–8 p.m., Weds. W. Old Shakopee Rd., https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks
~ Brooklyn Ctr.: June18+, 7-9pm in Centennial Pk, 6301 Shingle Crk Pkwy., www.brooklyncentermn.gov/
~Burnsville: in Nicollet Commons Pk., burnsvillemn.gov/events
~ Chanhassen: 6:30-8 PM, https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/park-recreation/community-events/summer-concert-series
~ Chaska: in Fireman's Pk.: Wed. 6-8pm https://www.chaskamn.gov/817/Summer-Concert-Series
~Columbia Hts.: Huset Pk. 3965 Jefferson, MusicInThePark ……. Wed., 630-8pm?, grass
~ Coon Rapids: Thur., 7pm, CoonRapidsDam, 9750 Egret Blvd., https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4712, thru Aug. 8 concessions 5:30 -7p,
~ Eagan: 1501 Central Pkwy., https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music#augsept
* Edina: 5-8pm at 50th & France (Nolan Mains, 3945 Market St., park free in two ramps off Market St.)
~ Eden Prairie: www.edenprairie.org/community/events-calendar (Summer Arts and Entertainmnet flyer); at Staring Lake, 14800 Pioneer Tr., bring chair;
https://issuu.com/cityofedenprairie/docs/summer_2024?fr=sZTQ1ODYzMjk5MTQ
~ Edina Centennial Lk., 6:30p, concrete, bring cushion, 7499 France Av.S.; E. side of ramp, www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1491/Centennial-Lakes-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF?bidId=
~ Edina: Fri., 5-8pm at Nolan Plaza at 3945 Market St. off 50th & France, https://www.50thandfrance.com/music-on-the-plaza-2023-2/
~ Excelsior: 7pm Weds., grass, bring chair & sweater, go to Adele's Frozen Custard first, https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2024-concert-lineup.html
* Forest Lake: www.cityofforestlake.com/192/Arts-in-the-Park
~ Golden Valley: Brookview Pk: on Winnetka Av., 1/2 block S. Of Hwy. 55; 7pm ,dance on sidewalks, bring chair, www.goldenvalleymn.gov/454/Concerts-In-The-Park
~ Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts, at Hopkins Downtown Pk on 9th Av.
~ Lake Mtka.: 6-9pm at Lord Fletcher's, 3746 Sunset Dr.,thru Labor Day, https://www.lordfletchers.com/events/
* Lakeville has www.Pan-O-Prog summer fest
* Maple Grove: https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8074/Sounds-of-Summer-2024-schedule-PDF?bidId=, Mon,.& Wed. starting June 24, 2024, 7pm
~ Mendota Hts.: 2nd & 4th Weds: 6-7:30 pm.at 720 Main St.NE, corner of Dodd Rd & Hwy 110, food, https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar....
~Mpls.Parks - https://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MusicMoviesParks_JR.p2NEW.pdf
- Mpls.: AsterCafe patio
~ Minnetonka: Tues., 6:30p, behind City Hall, Mtka. Blvd. & Williston, www.minnetonkamn.gov/our-city/community-events/entertainment-in-the-park'
~ New Brighton: at Veteran’s Pk., 803 Old Hwy.8NW, NewBrightonMN.gov, summer concert series
~ North Branch: late June thru late Aug.. http://www.ci.north-branch.mn.us/residents/parks/concerts_in_the_park.php
~ Oakdale: select Weds., 7pm, in Richard Walton Pk. Bandshell, https://ci.oakdale.mn.us/530/Summer-Concert-Series .
~ Osseo: www.discoverosseo.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/music-and-movies-park/ and on Facebook.com
~ Pine City: County Fair in early Aug, has 2 stages of music.
~ Richfield: 6:30-7:30p at Vet. Mem. Pk.,636 E. 66th St.,www.richfieldmn.gov/Entertainmentinthepark or wwwFacebook.com/CityofRichfield
- Rochester, MN: rochestermn.gov for downtown music; rochesterfest.com
* Rosemount: https://rosemountarts.com/artblast
~Roseville: at The Rog (stage in Central Pk.); https://cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog
~ Rush City: music in park on Thur. nights:
~ Shakopee: https://www.shakopeemn.gov/recreation/recreation-facilities/huber-park, 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee, 7-9pm
~ www.stlouispark.org/our-city/summer-concerts -Weds. starts July- Aug., in Wolfe Pk., concrete floor, bring chair
- St. Louis Pk.: Park Tavern has music on patio in July, 5:30-8p on Tue., Wed., Thur.
- www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/calendar
~St. Paul Como Pavilion: https://dockandpaddle.com
~St. Paul in Mears Park: Thur. 6- 9:30 p.m., 221 5th St. E., food trucks, bring a chair; lowertownsounds.com
~St. Paul Rice Pk.: https://www.landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice/
- St. Paul: www.GrandOakOpry.com - Stillwater: The Gasthaus, P.D. Pappy's - pdpappysonline.com
~Wayzata : The Cov and 925 Restaurant have patio music
~ White Bear Lake area: 7VinesVineyard.com: E. Of White Bear Lk. Off Hwy.96
~ White Bear Lake: downtown in June & July, https://marketfestwbl.com/music/
- Wooodbury: www.woodburylakes.com/social
- check all wineries