Friday, Dec. 5th - Sunday, Dec. 7th: All Wrapped Up dance show held at Maplewood Community Center's Performing Arts Theater (2100 White Bear Ave). Local ballroom performers: Frank & Lynn Kolasch, Andy & Janie Nordberg, and more will entertain you! Tickets are $15-$19 each, call (651) 209-6799, or www.uptowntix.com. Show info: www.minnesotaperformdance.org. Group discounts available for 10 or more people, call (612) 227-8135.
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Friday, December 5th: Club Salsero Latin dance at Social Dance Studio in Mpls. Lesson at 8pm. Dance 9pm-12am. $10.
Friday, December 5th: Jerry O'Hagen Orchestra at On Your Toes. Multi level Tango lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. $12. Performance by the Sleigh Belle dancers.
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Saturday, December 6th: Tropical Ballroom Holiday Dance! 7:10-8:00pm Intermediate Rumba lesson by James & Tricia Wood. 8:00-11:30pm Ballroom & Latin variety dance. Holiday treats provided! $10, or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card.
Saturday, December 6th: Ballroom variety dance at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Lesson at 8pm. Dance 9pm-12am. $10.
Saturday, December 6th: Cinema Ballroom's Dance Showcase. Watch students, formation teams, amateurs, and professionals perform! Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
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Sunday, December 7th: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). No lesson, just dance from 7:00-10:30pm. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers.
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Friday, December 12th: Ballroom dance at Retro Ballroom with the Chris Kalogerson Band. Dance Program format to plan your dancing evening. Intermediate Rumba lesson by Jeff Nehrbass and beginners Rumba lesson by Ellymae Toupin from 7:30-8:30pm. Dancing 8:30-11:00pm. Dessert and Coffee. $10.00. Enter thru rear door. 952-928-7803.
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Saturday, December 13th: Cafe Bailar Dance Club's 5th Annual Holiday Ball (dress to impress!), held at Tropical Ballroom (1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury). Samba lesson by James & Tricia at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ David Olson 8:30pm-12:00am. Cake provided. $10, or $8 for Cafe Bailar members. www.cafebailar.com, Tricia: (651) 414-0644 studio / (612) 600-5129 cell.
Saturday, December 13th: Swing variety dance at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Lesson at 8pm. Dance 9pm-12am. $10.
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Sunday, December 14th: Lakeside Dance Club hosts Velvet Brass ballroom dance band at the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, MN, 3:00-7:00pm. $10 per person. Dress code: no jeans. FMI, Barbara Benson at (320) 763-6432, or visit http://lakesideballroom.org.
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Friday, December 19th: Tropical Ballroom's Holiday Country & Swing Dance! 7:10pm Renegade Switchback (swing mixer) lesson by Lynn & Elaine. 7:30pm Intermediate East Coast Swing lesson by James & Tricia. 8:00pm Intermediate Waltz lesson by James & Tricia. 8:30-11:30pm Country & Swing variety dance. Holiday treats provided! $10, or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. Tropical Ballroom, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. (651) 414-0644.
Friday, December 19th: Club Salsero Latin dance at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Lesson at 8pm. Dance 9pm-12am. $10.
Friday, December 19th: "Snowed In" dance at Retro Ballroom with Kiko Rangel Latin sounds band. Multi level Mambo lessons 7:30-8:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. $10. Performance by the Sleigh Belle dancers.
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Saturday, December 20th: USA Dance held at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). West Coast Swing lesson 7:00-8:00pm by Joy Davina & Todd Paulus. Dance 8:00-11:00pm. $10/$7/$5.
Saturday, December 20th: Dancers Studio's Holiday showcase from 6:00-10:00pm.
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Sunday, December 21st: Rebels Swing Dance Club's 12th Annual Holiday Ball, held at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Holiday attire admired. Dance 7:00-10:30pm. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers. Potluck- please bring a dish to share. Holiday donations- please bring non-perishable food items or a financial donation for the Joyce Food Shelf.
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Friday, December 26th:
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Saturday, December 27th: Tango dance at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Lesson at 8pm. Dance 9pm-12am. $10.
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Sunday, December 28th:
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New Year's Eve options:
Wednesday, December 31st: At Tropical Ballroom: Dinner & Dancing to Davina and The Vagabonds ballroom & swing band! Doors open at 7pm. Catered chicken & beef dinner 7:30pm, Live Music & Dancing 8:30pm-12:30am. Champagne toast at midnight! $35 per person. Must be at least 21 years of age. Cash bar! Tickets on sale now - cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover! (651) 414-0644. Tropical Ballroom, Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125.
December 31st: At Shakopee Ballroom: Buffet Dinner from 6:00-8:00pm. Dancing to Don Rigg's Big Band from 8:15pm-12:30am. Continental breakfast at 10:30pm. Noisemakers, Hats, Champagne toast provided. All for $35 per person ($40 at the door), or Dance only for $25 per person ($30 at the door). (952) 445-0412.
December 31st: At B-Dale Club: Potluck & Dancing to DJ: Loren Greenberg from 9pm-1am. MN WCS Dance Club will provide meat & cheese tray, buns, and coffee. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Champagne toast at midnight. $5 club members, $8 nonmembers.