Saturday, November 1st: Tropical Ballroom variety dance, food, & showcase! 6:00-10:00pm- socialize with some yummy catered food & treats, dance to the always-fun variety of music, and enjoy some fantastic and entertaining student and staff performances! Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. (651) 414-0644. 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. www.tropicalballroom.com.
Saturday, November 1st: Dancers are invited to the “Monster Mash” at the Zuhruh Shrine Center (2540 Park Ave. S.) in Minneapolis to benefit Majestic Hills Ranch for Children (therapeutic horseback riding for children with special needs), 5:30pm-12:00am. Now open to the general public. $40 per person includes all the hors d’oeuvres you can eat, dancing, raffles, silent and live auction, and prizes for the best male and female costumes, or $15 for children. For reservations, call Carol Meagher at (952) 888-6077, Visa, MC, American Express. Event sponsored by Western National Insurance.
Saturday, November 1st: Havin' a Ball singles dance with Trish and the Boys (from Dancer Band) at Bloomington VFW. Rumba lesson at 7:30pm by Sondra Chan. Dance 8:30-12:30. $12.
Saturday, November 1st: Metro Variety Dance at Retro Ballroom (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park). Tango lesson by Jeff Nehrbass at 7:30pm. Dance 8-11pm. $7 per person. (1st Saturday of every month).
Saturday, November 1st: Stampede Country band at South St. Paul VFW, 9:00pm.
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Sunday, November 2nd: Rebels Swing Dance Club moves to the Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). No lesson, just dance from 7:00-10:30pm! Free to everyone tonight, to try out the new location.
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Tuesday, November 4th: Tricia Wood's Birthday! Election Day! My dancin' birthday celebration will be on Sat. Nov. 8th at Tropical Ballroom!
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November Schedule for The Tapestry Folkdance Center in Minneapolis:
Thursday Nov 6th: Late Nite DJ Swing Dance, 10pm-1am, $6/ $4 members & students
Friday Nov 7th: International Folkdance, beginning & intermediate teaching 7:30-9pm, 9-11:30pm request dancing, $7/ $5 members & students
Saturday Nov 8th: New England Contra Dance w/ Light of the Moon and Bob Anholt calling, basic taught at 7:30, 8-11:30pm band plays $9/ $7 members & students
Sunday Nov 9th: Family Folkdance, Robin Nelson teaches LIVE MUSIC, 1:30-3pm, $5 adults/ $2 children
Sunday Nov 9th: English Country Dance, George Ehrenberg teaches, 7-9pm, $5 everyone
Thursday Nov 13th: Late Nite DJ Swing Dance, 10pm-1am, $6/ $4 members & students
Friday Nov 14th: International Folkdance, beginning & intermediate teaching 7:30-9pm, 9-11:30pm request dancing, $7/ $5 members & students
Saturday Nov 15th: New England Contra Dance SPECIAL GUESTS Changeling and Carol Ormand calling, basic taught at 7:30, 8-11:30pm band plays $17/ $15 members & students
Sunday Nov 16th: English Country Dance, Mary Kay Schladweiler, 7-9pm, $5 everyone
Thursday Nov 20th: Late Nite DJ Swing Dance, 10pm-1am, $6/ $4 members & students
Friday Nov 21st: International Folkdance, beginning teaching 7:30-9pm, 9-11:30pm request dancing, $7/ $5 members & students
Friday Nov 21st: DJ Swing Dance w/ John Zimmerman, 8:30pm-12:30am, $9/ $7 members & students
Saturday Nov 22nd: New England Contra Dance w/ Contratopia and Robin Nelson calling, basic taught at 7:30, 8-11:30pm band plays $9/ $7 members & students
Sunday Nov 23rd: English Country Dance George Ehrenberg teaches, 7-9pm, $5 everyone
Friday Nov 28th: International Folkdance, beginning & intermediate teaching 7:30-9pm, 9-11:30pm request dancing, $7/ $5 members & students
Saturday Nov 29th: Cajun Dance w/ The New Riverside Ramblers, basic taught at 7:30, 8-11pm band plays $9/ $7 members & students
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Friday, November 7th: New, Rod Cerar band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Multi level Foxtrot lessons at 7:30pm. Ballroom dance 8:30-11:00pm. Dessert and coffee. $10 per person.
Friday, November 7th: Havin' a Ball singles dance with Eddie Hughes and The Fugitives band (performing many Elvis tunes) at Medina Ballroom. East Coast Swing lesson by Flory Katz at 7:30pm. 8:30pm-12:30am dancing. $12, or $15 reserved seating. Singles and couples welcome.
Friday, November 7th: The Kris Kalogerson band at the Zurah Shrine Center (2540 Park Ave, Minneapolis). Dance lesson by Mike Jerczek at 6:15pm. Hors d’oeuvres at 7:00pm. Dance music 7:30-11:00pm. Coffee and Dessert at 10:00pm. $15 per person. Dances like this are put on 9 times per year. The next one will be Dec. 6th with another live band, Dick Macko.
Friday, November 7th: Skip Schletz is DJ'g west coast swing music at SOS Club in Oakdale, $7.
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Saturday, November 8th: Ballroom variety dance at Tropical Ballroom! 7:10-8:00pm Intermediate Waltz lesson by James & Tricia Wood. 8:00-11:30pm Dance. Cake and ice cream provided for Tricia, and the many other November birthday people, and of course everyone here tonight! $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, one block west of 494 & Valley Creek Rd).
Saturday, November 8th: R&B and funk band playing at SOS Club in Oakdale, 8:30-12:30, $8.
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New: 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.
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Friday, November 14th: 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). Foxtrot lesson by Tom & Anne LaTourelle at 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight. $8 members or $10 nonmembers. (612) 600-5129. Last chance to fill out the survey- Cafe Bailar needs to discontinue the 2nd Fridays of the month dances, but has the option and availability to move them to the 2nd Saturday of every month, held at Tropical Ballroom instead. Vote to change it, or go down to just the 4th Saturday of every month dance held at Retro Ballroom.
Friday, November 14th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Larry Ablin and Barb Johnson 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. An extra cash or check donation is highly appreciated over the holidays for St. Joseph's Home for Children. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, November 14th: Beyond Ballroom Dance Company's 6th Annual Benefit Ball held at the Lafayette Club in Minnetonka, 7:00pm. FMI, visit www.beyondballroom.org.
Friday, November 14th: Percolators (old rock, romantic ballads, & country favorites) band at Golden Valley American Legion. Steak dinner 6:00-8:00pm. Music 7:30-11:30pm. $9. (They will be doing a benefit dance Sat. Nov. 15th at the Lakeville VFW too).
Friday, November 14th: U of M Ballroom Dance Club's Fall Ball at Cinema Ballroom in St. Paul. Lesson at 8pm. Dance 9pm-12am. This is an opportunity for the club to show the dance community what they've been working on this year! Students: $6 and General Public: $10.
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Saturday, November 15th: The mother of Cafe Bailar Dance Club's Vice President, David Wright passed away at the age of 73. The visitation & funeral for Irene K. Wright will be this coming Saturday, November 15th at Bradshaw Funeral Home, 3131 Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis. The visitation is from 9:00-10:30am. The funeral starts at 10:30am. Light snacks will be served afterwards. Cards can be sent to David Wright at 3621 44th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Saturday, November 15th: Havin' a Ball singles dance with Mel's Diner at the Fridley VFW. 7:30pm West Coast Swing lesson by Caroline Olson. 8:30-12:30 Dance. $12.
Saturday, November 15th: USA Dance at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis). West Coast Swing lesson by Joy Davina & Todd Paulus at 7:00pm. Ballroom variety dance 8:00-11:00pm. $10, $7 members.
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Sunday, November 16th: 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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New: 3rd Tuesday of every month Couple Dances at the Cedar Cultural Center (416 Cedar Ave S., Mpls, 55454). First dance: Tues. Nov. 18th with Dan Newton and his Gypsy Cafe Orchestra, 7:30-11:00pm, $8. The band will play musette- waltz, swing, foxtrot, cumbia, tango, etc.
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Thursday, November 20th: Pre-Grand Opening WCS lesson 7:00-8:00pm at the new Center for Harmonious Living (12201 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka). Call Mike 612-860-4086 fmi.
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Friday, November 21st: Country & Swing variety dance at Tropical Ballroom. 7:10pm Couples Cowboy Cha-Cha lesson. 7:30pm Intermediate Hustle lesson. 8:00pm Intermediate Night Club 2-Step lesson. 8:30-11:30pm Dance! $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, one block west of 494 & Valley Creek Rd).
Friday, November 21st: Calhoun Curling & Cricket Club Fall Dance & Mixer with the Brian Kinney band at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley, 8:30pm-1:00am, $20. FMI, visit www.calhouncurlingparties.com.
Friday, November 21st: Dick Macko band at Retro Ballroom in St. Louis Park. Beg. Waltz lesson by Ellymae Toupin and Int. Waltz lesson by Jeff Nehrbass 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. $10.
Friday, November 21st: Club Salsero - Latin Music at Social Dance Studio in Mpls. Lesson at 8pm. Dance 9pm-12am. $10.
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Saturday, November 22nd: 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). Bolero lesson by Scott Anderson at 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight. $8 members or $10 nonmembers. (612) 600-5129.
Saturday, November 22nd: Havin' a Ball singles dance with Rockin' Pinecones at Fridley VFW. 7:30pm Zydeco lesson by Sue Kaufman. 8:30-12:30 dance. $12.
Saturday, November 22nd: Tango dance at Social Dance Studio in Mpls. Lesson at 8pm. Dance 9pm-12am. $10.
Saturday, November 22nd: Country & Swing dance at the new Center for Harmonious Living (12201 Minnetonka Blvd), Lesson 7:30-8:00pm, Dance 8-11pm, $10 admission. Massafe rooms and machines available for your body's pleasure. Contact Mike for more info, (612) 860-4086.
Saturday, November 22nd: G. B. Leighton (rock) at Medina Ballroom.
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Sunday, November 23rd: Bobby Vandell Band at MN Music Cafe, 7:30-10:30pm.
Sunday, November 23rd: Salsa Sundays at Classic Ballroom (4228 Lancaster Lane N, Plymouth). 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.
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Thursday, November 27th - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
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Friday, November 28th: No daytime classes at Tropical Ballroom Friday - we're putting up our Christmas decorations in the studio! Want to help?! haha.
Friday, November 28th: Free Salsa lesson and Latin variety dancing at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant with James & Tricia Wood (offered once per month). 9:00pm. Drink specials/free margaritas for ladies! (It can get loud, bring ear plugs if you want.) Located in the same mall as Tropical Ballroom at 494 & Valley Creek Rd in Woodbury. Let me know if you want to meet early to eat dinner together around 8:00pm! -email triciadancer@aol.com.
Friday, November 28th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Todd Paulus 7:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $5 member/$8 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, November 28th: Urban Myth (r&b, soul, rock, disco) band at Medina Ballroom. Lesson first at 7:30pm.
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Saturday, November 29th: For the first time at Tropical Ballroom, a national act of Memories of the Mills Brothers, The Bachelors are performing for our ballroom dancing pleasure! 7:00 Foxtrot lesson & 7:30 Swing lesson by James & Tricia Wood, 8:00-11:30pm food, show, and dancing! DJ'd music during breaks. $20 per person includes lessons, dancing, and food! Assigned seats! For reservations, call Tropical Ballroom at (651) 414-0644. Cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted. View flyer at www.tropicalballroom.com.
Saturday, November 29th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Bloomington VFW. Night Club 2-Step lesson by Caroline Olson at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-12:30. $12.
Saturday, November 29th: Rockin' Hollywoods ('50s-'90s music) at Medina Ballroom. Lesson 7:30pm. Dance 8:30pm.
Saturday, November 29th: Alliance Dance by USA Dance, held at St. Richard's church in Richfield. $12, or $10 with potluck food item. Dance studios are encouraged to have printed materials or package specials available for new dancers. Money from this dance will go towards expenses of the portable dance floor you see at Twin Cities Open and other local events. For more info, call Mike Jones at 651-698-0454.
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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.