Sunday, June 1st: Rebels Swing Dance Club’s west coast swing dance at the Eagles Club (at 25th & 25th in Minneapolis). Lesson by Loel & Jean Brandstrom at 7:00pm. Dance with DJ Gail Zimmerman 7:30-10:30pm. $6 members, $10 nonmembers. (1st & 3rd Sundays of every month).
Monday, June 2nd: Vote at the B-Dale Club (2100 N Dale Street, Roseville) for the new MN West Coast Swing Dance Club Board. New Membership Director is needed- call Joy at (651) 402-9794. Annual membership meeting, elections, snacks and dancing! $1 requested donation for snacks and soft drinks. 7:30-10:30pm.
Thursday, June 5th: Trailer Trash is playing for Alive after Five at Peavey Plaza
Friday, June 6th: Club Salsero 8pm-12am, 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month, Social Dance Studio: 3742 23rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, $10 or $5 with student ID, (612) 353-4445.
Friday, June 6th: Classic Ballroom (in Four Seasons Mall: 4228 Lancaster Ln. N. Plymouth)- 7:10pm, two 30 min. lessons (one beginner, one bronze & up), practice party from 8:00-9:00pm. $15 per person, or $10 for party only. Staff available to dance with. (1st & 3rd Fridays of every month). (763) 519-1314.
Friday, June 6th: Latin (Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Rumba, Cha-Cha) dancing at Cinema Ballroom. Latin Mix lesson at 8:00pm. Dancing at 9:00pm. $15 for both, $10 dance only. (1st Friday of every month).
Friday, June 6th: Jerry O’Hagen 14 piece Orchestra at On Your Toes/Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Waltz lesson by Jeff Nehrbass at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. $12 per person. Reserved Section for singles. This is a 1 year celebration of opening Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes School of Dance. Cake and coffee served.
Friday, June 6th: Tango Milonga at 4 3rd Street, Rochester. 8:30pm lesson, 9:30pm-1am dance.
Friday, June 6th: Tango Milonga at ERV Dance Studio, 816 Main Street, Hopkins. 9pm-2am. (Per Tango Society's website).
Friday, June 6th: TGIS Singles Dance, The Rhythm Junkies band at Medina Ballroom. Country 2-Step lesson by Larry Ablin & Bard Johnson 7:30-8:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $10.
Saturday, June 7th: 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 Tom & Anne LaTourelle at 7:30pm. Variety dance with DJ David Olson 8-11pm. $7 per person. (1st Saturday of every month).
Saturday, June 7th: Glen Miller big band in Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (3400 West Frontage Rd) hangar dance, 7:30pm. $15, or $10 for students or seniors. FMI, contact Becky Moore at (507) 444-2373.
Saturday, June 7th: Ronn and Sara Kreps would love for you to join them in celebrating their daughter Suzanne's graduation from Minnehaha Academy High School. 7:00pm at Cinema Ballroom, Suzanne will perform a brief exhibition of her dancing with her dad and with her teacher, Eric Hudson. Social dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Free. No gifts please, just presence. FMI, email Sara at sbkreps@hotmail.com.
Saturday, June 7th: Lake Harriet Bandshell Music Festival- 1:30-3:00pm Beasley's Big Band Jazz with Christine Rosholt's vocals, followed by other bands until 9:00pm, (starts at 12noon).
Sunday, June 8th: Christine Rosholt (vocal) & band at St. Anthony Main / Mississippi Riverfront, 4:00-8:00pm, free, outdoor concert.
Tues, June 10th- Sun, June 15th: Polka Party Festival at Medina Ballroom. View their detailed calendar on their website. (Find a link from mine).
Thursday, June 12th: Christine Rosholt (vocal) & band at Babalu Restaurant Minneapolis, 7:00-10:00pm, $5 cover.
Friday, June 13th: Café Bailar (Ballroom & Latin variety) dance at Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416). West Coast Swing lesson by Caroline Olson 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight. $8 members or $10 nonmembers. (612) 600-5129.
Friday, June 13th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Todd Paulus & Joy Davina 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $8 member/$5 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, June 13th: Club Fusion: International Night, 8pm-12am, 2nd Friday of every month, Social Dance Studio: 3742 23rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, $10 or $5 with student ID, (612) 353-4445.
Friday, June 13th: Jerry O'Hagan 14 piece orchestra at Shakopee Ballroom. Lesson 7:30-8:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:30pm. $12. (952) 445-0412.
Friday, June 13th: Golden Valley American Legion dinner & dancing. Steak fry 6:00-8:00pm, music by the Percolators (old rock & country) 7:30-11:30pm, $8 (plus free drink if you come in wearing a bike helmet), 763-377-4252.
Friday, June 13th: Tango dancing at Four Seasons Dance Studio in Minneapolis, 9:30pm. (612) 342-0902.
Friday, June 13th: Spirit of Sobriety (SOS) Club in Oakdale- Beginner line dance lesson 6:45pm, intermediate line dance lesson at 8:00pm, dance at 8:30pm, $6 cover charge. Drawing for $25 gas gift card.
Fri & Sat, June 13 & 14: Alfalpha Males country/variety dance band is playing at Castaways in Excelsior (21960 Mtka. Blvd, formerly St. Alban’s Boat House), 8:00pm-12:00am.
Saturday, June 14th: 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).
Saturday, June 14th: June Jubilee Showcase and Ball at Classic Ballroom in Plymouth, 7-10pm, $15 spectators. Watch amateurs and professionals dance, enjoy appetizers, and social dance.
Saturday, June 14th: Club Swing, 8pm-12am, 2nd Saturday of every month, Social Dance Studio: 3742 23rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, $10 or $5 with student ID, (612) 353-4445.
Saturday, June 14th: Havin' a Ball Singles Dance, The Classics Band at Bloomington VFW. 7:30pm Cha-Cha lesson by Scott Anderson, 8:30pm-12:30am Dance. $12.
Saturday, June 14th: SOS Club in Oakdale- Joe Juliano Trio playing R & B, blues & swing, 8:30pm-12:30am, $8 per person or $14/couple. Food and beverages for sale.
Sunday, June 15th: Rebels Swing Dance Club’s west coast swing dance at the Eagles Club (at 25th & 25th in Minneapolis). Lesson by Caroline Olson at 7:00pm. Dance with DJ David Olson 7:30-10:30pm. $6 members, $10 nonmembers. (1st & 3rd Sundays of every month).
Referral from fellow dancer: Want to try a new place for West Coast Swing? Try Starkey at Jitters (below the Times Bar on Hennepin)- funk, r & b, blues.
Wednesday, June 18th: The Senders swing band is playing for Alive after Five at Peavey Plaza
Thursday, June 19th: Taste of Maplewood event, held at Maplewood Community Center - James & Tricia Wood of Tropical Ballroom will perform & teach mini lessons with the Rockin' Hollywoods band from approx. 6:00-10:00pm. If you sign up for our ballroom classes held here at Maplewood Community Center, the first week will be pro-rated. Singles and couples welcome.
Thursday, June 19th: Beasley's Big Band Jazz with Christine Rosholt's vocals at Wabasha Street Caves in St. Paul, swing dance, 7-10pm, $7 cover.
Friday, June 20th: Free Salsa lesson 9:00-10:00pm & Latin dancing 10:00pm-2:00am at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant at 494 & Valley Creek Rd, sponsored by James & Tricia Wood, Tropical Ballroom.
Friday, June 20th: The Echos of Elvis & The Fugitives bands at Shakopee Ballroom, 8:30pm-12:30am, no lesson, $12.
Friday, June 20th: Club Salsero 8pm-12am, 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month, Social Dance Studio: 3742 23rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, $10 or $5 with student ID, (612) 353-4445.
Friday, June 20th: Classic Ballroom (in Four Seasons Mall: 4228 Lancaster Ln. N. Plymouth)- 7:10pm, two 30 min. lessons (one beginner, one bronze & up), practice party from 8:00-9:00pm. $15 per person, or $10 for party only. Staff available to dance with. (1st & 3rd Fridays of every month). (763) 519-1314.
Friday, June 20th: Variety Dance hosted by Shane at Cinema Ballroom. Lesson 8:00-9:00pm, Social dancing 9:00pm-12:00am, $10 per person ($6/college). 3rd Friday of every month!
Friday, June 20th: Country Dance at Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes (5810 W. 36th St, St. Louis Park). Country 2-Step lesson by Owen Seeley from 7:30-8:00pm. Dance with DJ: Skip Schletz 8:00pm-12:00am, $8 per person. (3rd Friday of every month).
Saturday, June 21st: 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).
Saturday, June 21st: USA Dance monthly ballroom dance held at ERV Dance Studio (816 Main Street, Hopkins). Salsa lesson by Eliecer Ramirez Vargas 7-8pm, Dance 8-11pm. $10, $7, $5. *Watch a demo by Jennelle’s Classic Ballroom formation team.
Saturday, June 21st: Rebels Swing Dance Club's 12th Anniversary dance at Retro Ballroom, St. Louis Park. Workshops by Nat'l Pro Wendy Miller from AZ- (1.) Music Interpretation, (2.) Spins, Syncopations, Slides and Fancy Footwork, (3.) Twists and Turns. All levels, begins at 3:00pm, potluck supper at 5:30pm, dance 8pm-12am. Rebels Club Member prices: Workshops $10/ea. or $25/all three. Dance $6. Non-members prices: Workshops $12/ea. or $31/all three. Dance $10. Hotline: (952) 941-0906.
Saturday, June 21st: Dancers Studio Showcase at their Woodbury location, 6-10pm, spectators $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Thursday, June 26th: Christine Rosholt (vocal) & band at Babalu Restaurant Minneapolis, 7:00-10:00pm, $5 cover.
Friday, June 27th: Don Rigg's Big Band at Shakopee Ballroom. No lesson. Dance 8:00-11:30pm. $10. (952) 445-0412.
Friday, June 27th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by James and Tricia Wood 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $8 member/$5 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, June 27th: Free Salsa lesson 9:00-10:00pm & Latin dancing 10:00pm-2:00am at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant at 494 & Valley Creek Rd, sponsored by James & Tricia Wood, Tropical Ballroom. Yes, we are teaching in both locations in one night!
Friday, June 27th: Retro Ballroom Salsa dance. 5810 W. 36th St, St. Louis Park. Salsa lesson 7:30-8:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. $10 or $8 if you show a current dance club membership card. (952) 928-7803. (last Friday of every month).
Friday, June 27th: Tango Lab at Social Dance Studio: 3742 23rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, 8:00-10:00pm, hotline: (612) 353-4445.
Saturday, June 28th: Dancing with Stars by Tropical Ballroom at Valley Creek Mall- Woodbury's only indoor mall (just west off Hwy 494 & Valley Creek Rd), 11:00am-1:00pm, free mini lessons, demos, and giveaways. Get a sneak preview of our new ballroom in Valley Creek Mall too! 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125, (651) 414-0644, info@tropicalballroom.com, www.tropicalballroom.com.
Saturday, June 28th: The Retractions (formerly Alfalpha Males band) is playing for Blazin' Blaine Days from 12:00-3:00pm. 9150 Central Ave N (Hwy 65).
Saturday, June 28th: Café Bailar (Ballroom & Latin variety) POTLUCK & HAWAIIAN LUAU dance at Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416). Samba lesson by James & Tricia Wood 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight. Please bring a dish to share. Cafe Bailar will provide a cake, and eating utensils. Costume contests for gas gift cards and dance passes! $8 members or $10 nonmembers. (612) 600-5129. www.cafebailar.com.
Saturday, June 28th: Christine Rosholt (vocal) & band at Dakota County Music Cafe- Burnsville, 6:30-10:30pm.
Saturday, June 28th: The Retractions (formerly known as the country band Alfalpha Males) will play a variety of R & B, rock 'n roll, funk, and '70s & '80s dance music at Browndale Park- outdoor street dance in St. Louis Park, 7:00pm-10:00pm.
Saturday, June 28th: Tango Plus Milonga at Social Dance Studio, lesson & party 8pm-12am, $10, $5 with student ID, (612) 353-4445. (4th Saturday of every month).
Saturday, June 28th: Tango Milonga at Sea Salt Restaurant at Minnehaha Falls Park. Tango lessons at 7:30pm. $5. Prepare for indoor or outdoor. (612) 721- 8990.
Saturday, June 28th: Havin' a Ball Singles Dance, City Lights Band at Bloomington VFW. 7:30pm Waltz lesson by Michael-Paul Newman (new instructor from Michigan), 8:30pm-12:30am Dance. $12.
Sunday, June 29th: Don Riggs big band at Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, MN, 4:00-8:00pm, FMI: (320) 634-0307.
Sunday, June 29th: China Earthquake Relief fundraiser ballroom variety dance at ERV Dance Studio (816 Main Street, Hopkins), co-sponsored by forDanSa, ERV Dance Studio, and USA Dance-MN. 2:00-6:00pm. $10. All proceeds go to earthquake fund. Mambo lesson at 2:00pm, Dance 2:45-6:00pm. For more info, Daniel Lai at (612) 720-1587 or Lisa Wu at (651) 278-4434.