Sunday, February 1st: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Dance 7:00-10:30pm with DJ Todd Paulus. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers.
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Tuesday, February 3rd: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (every Tuesday in February), 8:00-10:00pm, $5 per person. (651) 414-0644.
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Wednesday, February 4th: Active Adult 55+ Dance Parties (every Wednesday in February), 2:00-4:00pm, $6 per person includes coffee & cookie. Tropical Ballroom, (651) 414-0644.
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Thursday, February 5th: Country & Swing dancing at Organic Country Swing Dance Studio (12201 Minnetonka Blvd), Minnetonka, now every Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm, Host & DJ: Michael Ruskin, (952) 938-1929,
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Friday, February 6th: Ballroom dance at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park with Kiko Rangel Band (of Latin sounds). Dance program first half of evening with open program/requests last half of evening. Bolero lessons at 7:30pm, Dance 8:30-11:00pm, $10 per person. (952) 928-7803.
Feb. 6th - 15th: Beyond Ballroom Dance Company performs their 6th season, The Book of Love, at the Southern Theater (1420 Washington Ave S, Mpls). Friday at 8pm. Saturday at 5:00 & 8:00pm. Sunday at 2:00 & 7:00pm. $29 per ticket. (612) 340-1725. "With its fresh perspective and radical performances, Beyond Ballroom Dance Company is changing the face of ballroom in the Twin Cities." -Metro Magazine. www.southerntheater.org.
Friday, February 6th: Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Salsa lesson at 8:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Friday, February 6th: The Retractions (with Alfalpha Males alum Roy Hodren on drums), playing at Schooner's (2903 27th Ave S), Minneapolis, (612) 729-4365.
Friday, February 6th: 1st Friday of the month Argentine Tango dance, organized by Dan Griggs, held at ERV Dance Studio (816 Main Street, Hopkins), 9:30pm, guest DJ. FMI, call (612) 281-1953.
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Saturday, February 7th: Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10pm Cha-Cha lesson, 8:00-11:00pm Ballroom & Latin variety dance. $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, February 7th: Salsa dancing at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park with DJ Andy Trawick. Salsa lesson by Keith Dietzenbach at 7:30pm, Dance 8:30-11:00pm, $10. (952) 928-7803.
Saturday, February 7th: Mardi Gras Dance at Bloomington VFW, 6:30pm-12:15am (doors open at 6:15pm). 3 Bands: Cajun Hot Soles, New Riverside Ramblers, and JJs Zydeco Paydirt. Free dance lesson by Flory at 6:30pm. Mardi Gras parade and costume contest with prizes at 8:30pm. $14 for Krewe de Walleye members, $18 for nonmembers. FMI: Sue at (651) 341-9144 or go to www.krewedewalleye.org.
Saturday, February 7th: Club Swing at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. East Coast Swing lesson at 8:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $10, or $5 with student ID.
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Sunday, February 8th: 1:00-4:00pm, at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury: A Dancer's Baby Shower for James and Tricia Wood, hosted by Cafe Bailar Dance Club! 1 Game (20 questions- who knows James & Tricia best!), Prizes (for all who play the game), Treats (veggies, desserts, etc.), gift opening, and non-stop music & dancing the whole time! Men are encouraged to come too, to make it a dance party! James & Tricia are expecting a baby boy in April, and are registered at Target and Babies R Us. Please RSVP to Stacey at (763) 783-3592 to email to: rsvp@cafebailar.com.
Sunday, February 8th: MN Music Cafe (7th St. & Payne Ave). DJ: Jim at 7:00pm. Country band: Bobby Vandell at 7:30pm.
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Tuesday, February 10th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (every Tuesday in Feb.), 8:00-10:00pm, $5 per person. (651) 414-0644.
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Wednesday, February 11th: Active Adult 55+ Dance Parties (every Wednesday in Feb.), 2:00-4:00pm, $6 per person includes coffee & cookie. Tropical Ballroom, (651) 414-0644.
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Thursday, February 12th: Country & Swing dancing at Organic Country Swing Dance Studio (12201 Minnetonka Blvd- just east of 494) Minnetonka, now every Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm, Host & DJ: Michael Ruskin, (952) 938-1929, Donation to the Wellness Center.
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Have a wonderful Valentine's / President's weekend! James and I will be out of town. (We're calling it our "babymoon" - the new thing now- to get outta town before your first baby comes!) There will be no group classes at Tropical Ballroom on Friday or Monday. Saturday classes are on regular schedule, same with the Cafe Bailar dance. Monday evening- join us for a Potluck & Dance Party from 5:00-9:00pm at Tropical Ballroom.
Feb. 13th - 15th: Beyond Ballroom Dance Company performs The Book of Love at the Southern Theater (1420 Washington Ave S, Mpls). Friday at 8pm. Saturday at 5:00 & 8:00pm. Sunday at 2:00 & 7:00pm. $29 per ticket. (612) 340-1725.
Friday, February 13th: Club Salsa de Noche at StudioJeff (701 St. Germain St. West, Suite 201, 2nd floor above the Salad Bowl), St. Cloud, MN 56301. Basic Salsa lesson 8:00-9:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $5. FMI, Samantha (320) 260-6580. (2nd Friday & 4th Saturday of every month).
Friday, February 13th: Cupid's Dance with Party Line band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Dance program format to plan your dancing evening. Beg & Int. Viennese Waltz lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10 per person. (952) 928-7803.
Friday, February 13th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Bob & Ann Wood 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
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Saturday, February 14th: Cafe Bailar (Ballroom & Latin variety) dance at Tropical Ballroom (1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury). Tango lesson by Michael Bang and Laia Oliviet at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:00am. $10, or $8 for Cafe Bailar members. (Join for $20 per year, and get in free tonight!) Valentine's treats provided. www.cafebailar.com.
Saturday, February 14th: Valentine's Dance at Dancers Studio (99 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul). 7:30-8:15pm Beginner group class, 8:15-10:00pm variety social dance. $15 per person or $25 per couple, includes punch and hors d'oeuvres.
Saturday, February 14th: Valentine's Dinner & Dance at Champion Ballroom in Chanhassen. Doors open at 7pm. Dinner (catered by Biaggi's) 7:30-8:30pm. Dancing to the Riverside Swing Band 9:00pm-12:00am. $75 per couple in advance, or $85 at the door. Dance only for $20 per person from 9pm-12am. Reservations due by Feb. 12th. Call (952) 934-2160.
Saturday, February 14th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Fridley VFW with City Lights band. Waltz lesson by Caroline Olson at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $14.
Saturday, February 14th: Baila Romantico - Valentine's Dance for singles and couples at ERV Dance Studio in Hopkins, 7:00-11:00pm, $10 per person.
Saturday, February 14th: Tango Society's 10th anniversary. Dinner 6:30-8:00pm (limited seating). Dance lesson by Eli Lesorowitz 8:00-9:00pm. Mandragora Orchestra for dancing 9:00pm-12:30am. Photo booth 8:00-10:30pm. Free mini hair updos 5:30-7:30pm (only 6 seats left). Tango shoe, jewelry, and clothing vendors 5:30pm-12:30am. Thank you bag for members 5:30-11:30pm. Costs range from $7 to $50 per person, based on dinner, dance, member or nonmember. RSVP by Feb. 8th for dinner. Pre-payment to: Lisa Thurstin (checks made out to TSoM): 262 Marshall Ave. Apt. 2, St. Paul, MN 55102. Questions: (612) 360-5154 or lisa.thurstin@lungmn.org, or visit www.mntango.org. Event location: Germanic-American Institute: 301 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN (651) 222-7027.
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Sunday, February 15th: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Dance 7:00-10:30pm. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers.
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Monday, February 16th: President's Day Potluck & Variety Dance Party at Tropical Ballroom! (No group classes today). 5:00-9:00pm food and dancing! $10 if you bring food to share, otherwise $15. (Tropical Ballroom is located inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125). www.tropicalballroom.com. (651) 414-0644.
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Tuesday, February 17th: Third Tues of the month dance at the Cedar Cultural Center (416 Cedar Ave), Mpls. 7:30-11:00pm dance to The Hot Swing Combo (Gypsy & American Jazz), $8. FMI, (612) 338-2674 or http://www.thecedar.org.
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Tuesday, February 17th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (every Tuesday in Feb.), 8:00-10:00pm, $5 per person. (651) 414-0644.
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Wednesday, February 18th: Active Adult 55+ Dance Parties (every Wednesday in Feb.), 2:00-4:00pm, $6 per person includes coffee & cookie. Tropical Ballroom, (651) 414-0644.
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Thursday, February 19th: Country & Swing dancing at Organic Country Swing Dance Studio (12201 Minnetonka Blvd) Minnetonka, every Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm, Host & DJ: Michael Ruskin, (952) 938-1929, Donation to the Wellness Center.
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Friday, February 20th: Country & Swing "Ugliest Christmas Sweater" dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10pm "All Shook Up" line dance lesson by Tricia Wood, 7:30pm Night Club 2-Step lesson by James & Tricia Wood. 8:00-11:00pm country & swing variety dance with DJ: Tricia Wood. Prizes for winners of wearing their ugliest Christmas sweaters! TOP PRIZE: An overnight stay with breakfast for 2 at Hotel Sofitel (at 494 & Hwy 100) in Bloomington! Hotel Sofitel, French Luxury hotel with award winning restaurant Chez Colette. $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.
Friday-Sunday, February 20-22: USA Dance hosts Star of the North ballroom competition for amateurs at the Ukrainian Event Center (301 Main Street NE, Minneapolis). More info coming soon, or visit http://sotn.usadance-mn.org. New this year: Single heats for Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, and Novice. Lower prices. No membership requirements (this is not a sanctioned competition). More West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and Argentine Tango competitions and seminars. More social dancing on Friday. No charge to the "more advanced" dancers for mixed-proficiency.
Friday, February 20th: Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Salsa lesson at 8:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Friday, February 20th: Jerry O'Hagan orchestra for ballroom dancing at On Your Toes in St. Louis Park 8:30-11pm. Tango lesson first at 7:30pm. $12 per person.
Friday, February 20th: West Coast Swing & variety dancing at Stark's Saloon in Eagan with DJ Bob Wood at 8pm. $5.
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Saturday, February 21: No USA Dance tonight due to Star of the North competition.
Saturday, February 21st: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Bloomington VFW, with The Monarch Band. Cha-Cha lesson by Chris Kemapinen at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $14 per person.
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Tuesday, February 24th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (every Tuesday in Feb.), 8:00-10:00pm, $5 per person. (651) 414-0644.
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Wednesday, February 25th: Active Adult 55+ Dance Parties (every Wednesday in Feb.), 2:00-4:00pm, $6 per person includes coffee & cookie. Tropical Ballroom, (651) 414-0644.
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Thursday, February 26th: Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at Minnesota Music Cafe in St. Paul, 9pm.
Thursday, February 26th: West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing dancing at Organic Country Swing Dance Studio (12201 Minnetonka Blvd- just east of 494) Minnetonka, every Thursday 7:30pm-11:00pm, Host & DJ: Michael Ruskin, (952) 938-1929, Donation to the Wellness Center.
Thursday, February 26th: Senior Dance (every Thursday) at Lenox Community Center (6715 Minnetonka Blvd), St. Louis Park, 1:00-3:30pm. Band: Dick Macko. $4.50 nonmembers. $2.75 members.
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Friday, February 27th: Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10pm Bolero lesson, 8:00-11:00pm Ballroom & Latin variety dance. $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.
Friday, February 27th: Variety dance at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Waltz lesson at 8:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Friday, February 27th: "Swingles" dance at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park 8:30-11pm. DJ: Andy Trawick. Partner Peek sign-ups & connections. Couples welcome too. Beg. & Int. Rumba lessons prior at 7:30pm. $10 per person. (952) 928-7803.
Friday, February 27th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Soleman Krebs & Kelsy Petrykowski at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, February 27th: Mardi Gras dance at the Zuhrah Shrine Center (2540 Park Ave), Mpls. Dance lesson 6:15-7:00pm. Appetizers 7-7:30pm. Coffee & dessert at 10pm. Dance to Chris Kalogerson band 7:30-11:00pm. Attire is semi-formal. $15 per person. FMI, Brad Johnson at (952) 926-3084.
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Saturday, February 28th: 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). Election Night! Members vote for 2009-2010 Board of Directors! Cha-Cha lesson by Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas 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, February 28th: Club Salsa de Noche at StudioJeff (701 St. Germain St. West, Suite 201, 2nd floor above the Salad Bowl), St. Cloud, MN 56301. Basic Salsa lesson 8:00-9:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $5. FMI, Samantha (320) 260-6580. (2nd Friday & 4th Saturday of every month).
Saturday, February 28th: Tango Fusion at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Argentine Tango lesson at 8:00pm. Dance 9:00pm-12:00am. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Saturday, February 28th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Medina Ballroom to The Classics band. Rumba lesson by Larry & Barb at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $14.