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Julie Delene's Slippers Dance Studio (formerly in LaCrosse, WI) is now at The Center for Harmonious Living in Minnetonka, Open house- Thursday, April 2nd: enjoy a free Salsa lesson by Julie Delene, followed by an open country & swing dance party from 8:00-10:00pm for $5.00 by instructor/DJ: Michael Ruskin. Group classes will then be offered Thursdays at 7pm: Salsa in April. Cha-Cha in May. Waltz in June. $12 per lesson. For more info, visit www.slippersdance.com, call 612-598-5355, or email julie@slippersdance.com.
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Friday, April 3rd: Got friends who don't dance? Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury is hosting a free Introductory Sampler dance class night from 6:00-8:00pm. Enjoy four 30-minute dance lessons for free! Just show up! 6:00pm Waltz, 6:30pm Swing, 7:00pm Tango, 7:30pm Salsa. Please carry in a clean pair of shoes to change into for the dance floor, as with all dance places. FMI, visit www.tropicalballroom.com or call (651) 414-0644. Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall, one block west off Hwy 494 & Valley Creek Rd. next to Keys Cafe.
Friday, April 3rd: Dance Party by Sondra Chan at Lifetime Fitness (1001 W. 98th Street, Bloomington). 6:00pm Salsa lesson. 7:00-10:00pm variety dancing. Open to the public, $10 per person. FMI, (612) 868-3344.
Friday, April 3rd: Heart Walk Fundraiser & Club Salsero with guests Salsa Del Soul. A percentage of proceeds will go to the Heart Walk. Latin lesson at 7pm. Dance 8-11pm. $15. Latin lesson at 7pm. Dance 8-11pm. Social Jack & Jill Contest at 9:30pm, $5 entry fee, prizes. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Heart Walk.
Friday, April 3rd: Power of 10 band sponsored by the Calhoun Curling & Cricket Club. Spring Dance and Mixer at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley, 8:30pm-1:00am. FMI, www.calhouncurlingparties.com.
Friday, April 3rd: Zuhrah Masquers "Guns and Roses" dance at ... 6:15 lesson. 7:00-7:30pm hors d'oeuvres. 7:30-11:00pm Paul Heffron band. Roaring 20's and Gangster theme attire. $15 per person. Zuhrah Shrine Center: 2540 Park Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404.
Friday, April 3rd: Kico Rangel Band (Latin emphasis) at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Samba lessons by Jeff & Ellymae at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. $10 per person. Celebrating April staff birthdays, and going $1 charity birthday dances.
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Saturday, April 4th: Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10pm Salsa lesson by James & Tricia Wood, 8:00-11:00pm Ballroom & Latin variety dance. Cake provided for James' birthday (today is his real birthday). $10, or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. (Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125). www.tropicalballroom.com. (651) 414-0644.
Saturday, April 4th: Benefit dance for Frank Dandl (Roxy & Tom Ketchum's son), who was in a skiing accident Jan. 10th (eight broken vertebrae, broken clavicle and scapula, four broken ribs, and traumatic brain injury). He will be out of work for up to one year. Silent Auction at 6:30pm. Dance to City Sounds DJ. Admission is $10 per person, benefiting their health bills. Skip & Diane will be there, also celebrating Skip Schletz's birthday. Held at American Legion in Forest Lake.
Saturday, April 4th: Ballroom variety dance at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Merengue lesson by Laurel Behning at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Andy Trawick 8:30-11pm. 1/2 hour mini Cuban hip action lessons included. $10.
Saturday, April 4th: Havin' a Ball Singles Dance at Bloomington VFW. West Coast Swing lesson at 7:30pm by Caroline Olson. Dance to Bob & the Beachcombers band 8:30pm-12:30am. $14.
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Sunday, April 5th: Salsa Sundays at Classic Ballroom. 6:00-10:00pm, $10. Schedule: 6:00 Salsa music. 6:30-7:15pm beginner group class. 7:15-8:00pm Intermediate/Advanced group class. 8:00-10:00pm Salsa music, and merengue, bachata, cumbia, and cha-cha. Hosted by Dipendra. 4228 Lancaster Lane N, Plymouth. (763) 519-1314.
Sunday, April 5th: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Dance with DJ David Olson 7:00-10:00pm. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers.
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Tuesday, April 7th: Swing Dance lesson for a fundraiser for Spectrum's baccalaureate service, 7:00pm, $10, held at Handke Gym, for all ages, families, couples, church groups, schools, etc. taught by Stuart & Tracy Palmer. RSVP for space to tracypalmer@comcast.net. Then, mark your calendars: Swing with the Sting Big Band Gala on Saturday, April 25th. 1940's theme, big dance floor, variety show, big band, food, fun, and silent auction for Spectrum Charter High School.
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Thursday, April 9th: Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at Minnesota Music Cafe in St. Paul, 9pm.
Thursday, April 9th: Slippers Dance Studio at Center for Harmonious in Minnetonka- Country & Swing dancing, 8pm, lesson provided by Mike Ruskin. Donations welcome. 612-860-4086.
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Friday, April 10th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Todd Paulus & Joy Davina 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, April 10th: Chris Kalogerson Band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Rumba lessons by Ellymae & Keith at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, April 11th: Cafe Bailar ballroom & latin dance at Tropical Ballroom (1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury). 7:30pm Quickstep lesson by James Wood. Dance with DJ David Olson 8:30pm-12:00am. $10, or $8 for Cafe Bailar Dance Club members. (Join for $20 per year, and get in free tonight!) www.cafebailar.com. Spectator tickets for MN Star Ball, and Tea Dance tickets for USA Dance's brunch & dance will be for sale at the dance. Bring cash or checks.
Saturday, April 11th: The Whitesidewalls band at Medina Ballroom 8:30pm-12:30am. Cha-Cha lesson by Larry & Barb at 7:30pm. $12. This is a Havin' a Ball singles dance.
Saturday, April 11th: Club Swing dance at Social Dance Studio in Mpls. Lesson at 7pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10.
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Sunday, April 12th: HAPPY EASTER!
No Rebels Swing Dance Classes.
No Salsa Sunday at Classic Ballroom.
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Thursday, April 16th: Country/Swing Dance Studio at Center for Harmonious in Minnetonka- Country & Swing dancing, 8pm, lesson provided by Mike Ruskin. Donations welcome. 8:00-11:00pm. 612-860-4086.
Thursdays: *NEW- Michael Bang hosts Swing Night at Picosa Restaurant/Nightclub (65 Main St SE, St. Anthony Main). Band: Davina and the Vagabonds 8:00pm-12:00am. Brief dance lesson in styles of Swing by Michael. FMI, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970. This week is free cover charge.
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Friday, April 17th: Country & Swing dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10pm "Four Play" west coast swing mixer lesson taught by Larry & Kathy Jansen and Steve & Joanne Caron, 7:30pm Country 2-Step lesson by Lynn & Elaine Boergerhoff. 8:00-11:00pm country & swing variety dance! Prizes and treats. $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). www.tropicalballroom.com. (651) 414-0644.
Friday, April 17th: Ballroom variety dance at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Bolero lessons by Jeff & Ellymae at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Andy Trawick 8:30-11pm. $10. Half hour mini lessons included.
Friday, April 17th: Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Latin lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, April 18th: USA Dance ballroom variety dance held at Tropical Ballroom. 7:00pm Tango lesson by James Wood. 8:00-11:00pm ballroom variety dance. Tonight is USA Dance's 2008 Volunteer Appreciation dance! Food will be catered in! $10 to the public, or $7 for USA Dance Club members, free to those who volunteered at any USA dance or event in 2008. Join tonight for $25 per year and get in free! (Located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125). www.tropicalballroom.com. Studio: (651) 414-0644. USA Dance hotline: (651) 483-5467, or www.usadance-mn.org.
Saturday, April 18th: Ballroom Blitz at Social Dance Studio in Mpls. Hustle lesson at 7pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10.
Saturday, April 18th: Argentine Tango at the Black Dog Cafe (308 Prince Street), St. Paul. Rafael Galante and Nora Destillo from Buenos Aires will be special guests. Performances and lessons in Argentine Tango. $6. Wine, beer, and food available. 7:30pm lesson by Lois Donnay. Dance 8:00-11:00pm. FMI, Lois Donnay at (612) 822-8436.
Saturday, April 18th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Bloomington VFW. Rumba lesson by Duayne Wincell at 7:30pm. Dance to the Rockin' Hollywoods band 8:30pm-12:30am. $14.
Saturday, April 18th: Talent Show to Change the World Fundraiser at Hopkins High School, 6:00pm. This event was recommended by Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas of ERV Dance Studio. For more info, visit: www.myspace.com/changetheworldtalentshow.
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Sunday, April 19th: Sammy Jensen Orchestra playing ballroom music at Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, MN, 3:00-7:00pm, $10. FMI (320) 763-6432.
Sunday, April 19th: Salsa Sundays at Classic Ballroom. 6:00-10:00pm, $10. Schedule: 6:00 Salsa music. 6:30-7:15pm beginner group class. 7:15-8:00pm Intermediate/Advanced group class. 8:00-10:00pm Salsa music, and merengue, bachata, cumbia, and cha-cha. Hosted by Dipendra. 4228 Lancaster Lane N, Plymouth. (763) 519-1314.
Sunday, April 19th: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Dance 7:00-10:00pm. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers.
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Tuesday, April 21st: Cafe Accordion band playing waltz, foxtrot, swing, cumbia, forro, etc. music for the 3rd Tuesday dance at the Cedar Cultural Center (416 Cedar Ave), Mpls. (612) 338-2674, 7:30-11:00pm, $8.
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Thursday, April 23rd: Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at Minnesota Music Cafe in St. Paul, 9pm.
Thursday, April 22nd: Country & Swing dancing at the Center for Harmonious Living in Minnetonka, 8:00-11:00pm, lesson provided by Mike Ruskin. $10 for lesson & dance. $5 dance only. 612-860-4086.
Thursday, April 22nd: Michael Bang hosts Swing Night at Picosa Restaurant/Nightclub (65 Main St SE, St. Anthony Main). Band 8:00pm-12:00am. Brief dance lesson in styles of Swing by Michael. FMI, 612-799-4147 or 612-746-3970.
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Friday, April 24th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Larry Ablin & Barb Johnson at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, April 24th: Boogie Wonderland band at Medina Ballroom, 8:00pm, $8. Must be 21+.
Friday, April 24th: Kico Rangel band (Latin emphasis) at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. "Swingles" dance partner connection dance- with mixing and partnering opportunities. Tango lessons by Deanne and Keith at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
Friday, April 24th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at the Bloomington KC Hall. East Coast Swing lesson by Duayne Wincell at 7:30pm. Dance to the Fugitives band 8:30pm-12:30am. $14.
Fri-Sun, April 24th-26th: Dance Ranch Extravaganza at The Riverhouse Guest Ranch in Fairmont, MN. 2-Step, Line Dance, Swing, and Night Club. $215 per person includes all meals, lodging, workshops, and dances. FMI, visit: www.maryhoedeman.com.
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Saturday, April 25th: Cafe Bailar Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416). Viennese Waltz lesson by Tom & Anne LaTourelle at 7:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight. $8 members or $10 nonmembers. FMI: Tricia: (612) 600-5129, tricia@cafebailar.com, www.cafebailar.com.
Saturday, April 25th: Cajun music by the Chicago Cajun Aces at the Minneapolis Eagles Club (2507 E 25th St). Lesson at 7:30pm. Dance at 8:00pm. $10. Sponsored by Krewe dr Walleye.
Saturday, April 25th: Tango Fusion at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Tango lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8:00pm-11:00pm. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Saturday, April 25th: Variety Dance Party with lesson starting at 7:30pm, $5, at the Rendezvous Dance Studio (711 West Lake Street, Suite B), Minneapolis, MN 55408. FMI (612) 872-1562.
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Sunday, April 26th: Salsa Sundays at Classic Ballroom. 6:00-10:00pm, $10. Schedule: 6:00 Salsa music. 6:30-7:15pm beginner group class. 7:15-8:00pm Intermediate/Advanced group class. 8:00-10:00pm Salsa music, and merengue, bachata, cumbia, and cha-cha. Hosted by Dipendra. 4228 Lancaster Lane N, Plymouth. (763) 519-1314.
Sunday, April 26th: Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra playing at Medina Ballroom 2:00-5:00pm, lesson at 1:00pm.
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Thursday, April 30th: Country & Swing dancing at the Center for Harmonious Living in Minnetonka, 8:00-11:00pm, lesson provided by Mike Ruskin. $10 for lesson & dance. $5 dance only. 612-860-4086.