Sunday, March 1st: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Dance 7:00-10:30pm with DJ Erica Berg. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers. (Paid West Coast Swing workshops prior at 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and 5:30pm by guest instructor Tera Vitale). FMI, email info@tcrebels.com.
Sunday, March 1st: On Your Toes in St. Louis Park has coach Rufus Dustin in town. 5:00pm Silver Waltz group class, 6:00pm Silver Rhumba group class. $15 per class, or 2 for $25. RSVP to (952) 928-7803.
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Thursday, March 5th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (every Thursday in March), 8:00-9:30pm, $6 per person. (651) 414-0644.
Thursday, March 5th: Salsa & Latin dancing every Thursday night with different bands at MN Music Cafe. No cover charge if you bring in a food shelf donation.
Thursday, March 5th: 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.
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Friday, March 6th: Kico Rangel band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Cha-Cha lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10. Dance program first half of evening. Requests accepted last half of evening.
Friday, March 6th: Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio in Minneapolis. Salsa lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, March 7th: Mardi Gras-themed Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical Ballroom! Wear your bright colors and bead necklaces! (Beads provided all the way from New Orleans- from the real Mardi Gras). 7:10pm Samba 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, March 7th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Bloomington VFW, with Sugar Tree band. Foxtrot lesson by Julie Delene at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $14 per person.
Saturday, March 7th: Salsa dancing at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Salsa lesson at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Andy Trawick 8:30-11pm. $10.
Saturday, March 7th: Ballroom Blitz at Social Dance Studio in Mpls. Waltz lesson at 7pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10.
Sat-Sun, March 7th-8th: Romantic overnight dinner, champagne, and dance lesson package at the Afton House Inn (Afton, MN), $325 per couple. FMI, www.myballroomdancestudio.com.
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Sunday, March 8th: 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.
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Thursday, March 12th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (every Thursday in March), 8:00-9:30pm, $6 per person. (651) 414-0644.
Thursday, March 12th: Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at Minnesota Music Cafe in St. Paul, 9pm.
Thursday, March 12th: 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.
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Friday, March 13th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Medina Ballroom, with The Rockin' Hollywoods band. East Coast Swing lesson by Flory & Rick at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $12 per person.
Friday, March 13th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Caroline Olson at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, March 13th: Chris Kalogerson band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Mambo lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, March 14th: Cafe Bailar Dance Club's 6th Anniversary Ball AND Member Appreciation Dance at Tropical Ballroom (1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury). Waltz lesson by Tom & Anne LaTourelle at 7:30pm. Dance with DJ James Wood 8:30pm-12:00am. $10, or FREE for Cafe Bailar members. (Join for $20 per year, and get in free tonight!) Dress to impress! Cake provided. www.cafebailar.com.
Saturday, March 14th: Club Swing dance at Social Dance Studio in Mpls. West Coast Swing lesson at 7pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10.
Saturday, March 14th: Lakeside Ballroom in Waconia, MN has been sold. The last dance is tonight from 8:00pm-12:00am, and Butch automatic will be playing. No cover. (Sunday, March 15th will be their last Polka dance with 2 or 3 bands playing).
Saturday, March 14th: Big Band Swing dance at the Vintage Ballroom above Bernie's Grill in Faribault, MN. 13-piece band (Generation II) made up of all music teachers, doing Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glen Miller, also waltz, polka, and tango. $15 per person. Tickets are being sold at Jave Live! or Bernie's Grill, or Kris Raaen at (507) 332-2072. Snacks and cash bar.
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Sunday, March 15th: Upper Mississippian Jazz Orchestra playing '30s-'50s ballroom music at Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, MN, 3:00-7:00pm, $10. FMI, (320) 763-6432.
Sunday, March 15th: Lakeside Ballroom in Waconia, MN has been sold. The last Polka dance is today with 2 or 3 bands playing.
Sunday, March 15th: Rebels Swing Dance Club at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). Dance with DJ Gail Zimmerman 7:00-10:00pm. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers.
Sunday, March 15th: 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.
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Tuesday, March 17th: Mandragora Tango (Tango, Ballroom, & Swing) playing for the 3rd Tuesday Dance at the Cedar Cultural Center (416 Cedar Ave, Mpls), $8. Intro Tango lesson 7:15pm. Dance 7:45-11:15pm. (612) 338-2674.
Tuesday, March 17th: WhoNu provides West Coast Swing dancing at MN Music Cafe in St. Paul from 6:00-10:00pm. No cover charge. (Every Tuesday).
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Thursday, March 19th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (every Thursday in March), 8:00-9:30pm, $6 per person. (651) 414-0644.
Thursday, March 19th: Dancers Studio (99 Snelling Ave N), St. Paul hosts a Newcomer Night, 8:00-9:30pm new dancers will enjoy a free intro class and dance party.
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Friday, March 20th: Country & Swing dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10pm line dance lesson, 7:30pm Country 2-Step lesson. 8:00-11:00pm country & swing variety dance! Best and Worst Hawaiian attire-theme! Winner receives hotel overnight stay with breakfast for two at the Sofitel in Bloomington! (Judged by audience applause). $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, March 20th: Champion Ballroom students are invited to meet at the School of the Wise 2 (wine and bistro) at 600 Market Street, Chanhassen for drinks, dining, and dancing. Meet at 6:30pm. Band (danceable R&B, Funk, Soul, and Rock) at 8:30pm. $5 cover at the door.
Friday, March 20th: Club Salsero at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Salsa lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Friday, March 20th: Kico Rangel (Latin emphasis band) at Retro Ballroom (5810 W. 36th St.) St. Louis Park. Dance program format. Foxtrot lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, March 21st: USA Dance at Cinema Ballroom in St. Paul. Lesson at 7pm. Dance 8-11pm. $10, or $7 for USA Dance members. (*Note- USA Dance was previously mis-advertised to be at Tropical Ballroom this month. It will be at Tropical Ballroom in April instead!) James and I will be headed out of town for the night, so don't show up at the wrong place! :)
Saturday, March 21st: Havin' a Ball singles dance at the Fridley VFW, with Mel's Diner band. 7:30pm West Coast Swing lesson by Caroline Olson. 8:30pm-12:30am dance. $14 per person.
Saturday, March 21st: Tango Fusion at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Argentine Tango lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8:00pm-11:00pm. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Saturday, March 21st: Geezer Gala. Swing lesson at 6:30pm by Two Right Feet. Dance to music by Rich and the Resistors from 7:00-10:00pm. Held at St. Clement Catholic Church Auditorium (911 24th Ave NE), Mpls. Tickets $10-$50 to Alzheimer's Assoc. People born in 1959 get in free and are eligible for a drawing of vintage birthday girfts. Prizes for best '50s costumes and dancers. Performance by magician Harry Houdunit. Refreshments for purchase. Birthday cake provided. FMI, email proofpositive@tcinternet.net.
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Sunday, March 22nd: 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.
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Thursday, March 26th: Open variety dance party at Tropical Ballroom in Woodbury (every Thursday in March), 8:00-9:30pm, $6 per person. (651) 414-0644.
Thursday, March 26th: Charanga Tropical salsa/Latin band at Minnesota Music Cafe in St. Paul, 9pm.
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Friday, March 27th: Ballroom & Latin variety dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10pm Tango 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, March 27th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Loren Greenberg 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, March 27th: Julie Lee and the White Rose Band- old time and country music at Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, MN, 7:00-11:00pm, $10. FMI, (320) 763-6432.
Friday, March 27th: Cafe Accordian Orchestra at Retro Ballroom. (Latin, Tango, French, Gypsy Swing music). "Swingles" dance with dance partner connections. Waltz lessons at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11pm. $10.
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Saturday, March 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). West Coast Swing lesson by Caroline Olson 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, March 28th: Tango Fusion at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S), Mpls. Argentine Tango lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 8:00pm-11:00pm. $10, or $5 with student ID.
Sat, March 28th & Sun, March 29th: Two Day Dance Extravaganza at Cinema Ballroom in St. Paul. Saturday: 11am-6pm dance showcases (watch people perform), and they get critiqued. 7:30-11:30pm social dancing and watch professional show. Sunday: 10am-1pm dance seminars. FMI, call (651) 699-5910.
Saturday, March 28th: Dance Benefit for Ron Curme who is going through a long recovery from recent brain tumor surgery. 7:00pm-12:00am at the Double Tree Hotel Minneapolis Park Place. Band: Do-Ron-Ron playing '50s-'70s rock 'n roll style with fun flavor of swing. Silent Auction of fabulous donated prizes. Wally the BeerMan. Full bar. $25 admission (cash or checks). Comfortable attire. FMI, email Janet at janetkaiser2008@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 28th: Dancers Studio (99 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul) Midnight Star Showcase. Performers get judged for feedback on how to improve their dancing. Spectator tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.
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Sunday, March 29th: Zydeco dancing at the Half Time Rec. Free lesson by David Jordahl at 7pm. Dance to Faux Playboys at 7:45pm.
Sunday, March 29th: 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.
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Tuesday, March 31st: Twin Cities Rebels Swing Dance Club's past and current Student Practice Party, held at the Social Dance Studio, $5 per person, 7:00-9:00pm.