Monday, September 1st: Labor Day Potluck & Dance at Tropical Ballroom! 5:00-8:00pm, $5 if you bring food to share, otherwise $10. You may call ahead to coordinate food if you'd like, (651) 414-0644. Eating utensils provided. Please bring a serving spoon if necessary. Let us know if you're going to need a plug-in, space in our refrigerator, freezer, or microwave so we plan accordingly. Don't forget your dancin' shoes!
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Thursday, September 4th: Tango at Babalu Restaurant (800 Washington Ave N) Minneapolis, 7:00-10:00pm, $5 cover. Happy hour until 7:30pm. (1st Thursday of every month).
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Friday, September 5th: Ballroom Dance at Tropical Ballroom (Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125), Bolero lesson by James & Tricia Wood at 7:10pm, Dance 8:00-11:30pm, $10 or $8 with dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644.
Friday, September 5th: Free Salsa lesson by Tropical Ballroom from 9:00-10:00pm at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant in Woodbury, 1750 Weir Drive- in the same mall as Tropical Ballroom. Free margaritas for ladies. No cover charge!
Friday, September 5th: 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, September 5th: 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, September 5th: Jerry O’Hagen Orchestra at On Your Toes School of Dance (use back Retro Ballroom door), 5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park. Rumba lesson by Jeff Nehrbass at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. *New Dance Cards so you can plan your dance evening. $12 per person. (1st Friday of every month). (952) 928-7803.
Friday, September 5th: Club Salsero 8pm-12am at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave. S, Minneapolis), $10 or $5 with student ID, (612) 353-4445. (1st & 3rd Fridays of every month).
Friday, September 5th: High Noon country band is playing outside at the Civic Park in Burnsville from 7-11pm.
Friday, September 5th: Country & WCS dancing and Diane Schletz's b-day at SOS Club in Oakdale, $6.
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Saturday, September 6th: Join us at St. Boni's Fall Festival at 90th Street and 10th Ave in Bloomington (between 12th Ave and Portland Ave exits from 494). Parade at 10:00am, followed by kids games, activities, petting zoo, Bingo tent, beer tent, silent auction tent, live bands with portable dance floor, great food, cash raffle drawings, and more!
Saturday, September 6th: ForDanSa (Chinese-Amer. ballroom dance club) hosts their monthly dance at ERV Dance Studio (816 1/2 Mainstreet), Hopkins tonight instead of the 4th Friday. 7:00pm International Rumba lesson. 7:45-11:00pm ballroom & Latin variety dance. $10 per person.
Saturday, September 6th: 1st Saturday of the Month Swing Dance at the Tapestry Folkdance Center in Minneapolis. Christine Rosholt and Beasley's Big Band will be playing. Lesson at 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm-12:30am. $10, $8.
Saturday, September 6th: Metro Variety Dance at Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes School of Dance (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416). Rumba lesson by Scott Anderson at 7:30pm. Variety dance with DJ David Olson 8-11pm. $7 per person. (1st Saturday of every month).
Saturday, September 6th: Sugar Tree band playing for Havin' a Ball singles dance at Fridley VFW. 7:30 Rumba lesson, 8:30 dance, $12.
Saturday, September 6th: Echos of Elvis band at Shakopee Ballroom. No lesson. Dance from 8:30pm-12:30am, $12.
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Sunday, September 7th: Rebels Swing Dance Club’s west coast swing dance at the Eagles Club (at 25th & 25th in Minneapolis). Lesson at 7:00pm. Dance 7:30-10:30pm. $6 members, $10 nonmembers. (1st & 3rd Sundays of every month).
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Friday, September 12th: Café Bailar Ballroom & Latin variety dance at E.R.V. Dance Studio (816 Main Street -above Mainstreet Bar & Grill, Hopkins, MN 55343). Rumba lesson by Eliecer Ramirez-Vargas 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight. $8 members or $10 nonmembers. (612) 600-5129. *Note the trial location! This is the original location of Cafe Bailar Dance Club, when it was at Foster's Dancesport Studio! Be present to give your written opinion on adding this location for the dances! Plus, James & Tricia have surprise news! We will see you there!
Friday, September 12th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Larry Ablin & Barb Johnson 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $8 member/$5 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, September 12th: Free Salsa lesson by Tropical Ballroom staff at 9:00pm, and Latin dancing 10pm-2am at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant in Woodbury, 1750 Weir Drive- in the same mall as Tropical Ballroom. Free margaritas for ladies. No cover charge!
Friday, September 12th: Club Fusion: International Night, 8pm-12am, Social Dance Studio: 3742 23rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, $10 or $5 with student ID, (2nd Friday of every month), (612) 353-4445.
Friday, September 12th: Finn Hall is playing at a family-friendly location, Kramarczuk's Deli & Sausage Company (215 E. Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis), space to dance, $2 cover charge. Food, wine, beer available. (612) 379-3018, or Ralph Tuttila for more info.
Friday, September 12th: Steak dinner (6:00-8:00pm) & dancing to the Percolators (7:30-11:30pm) at the Golden Valley American Legion, (763) 377-4252, $8 for everything.
Friday, September 12th: Dick Macko band at Retro Ballroom. Foxtrot lesson by Jeff Nehrbass 7:30pm, Dance 8:30-11pm, $10. *Dance Cards so you can plan your dance evening.
Friday, September 12th: 80s Prom dance at Cinema Ballroom. Dinner, dance lessons, pictures taken, performances by formation team and pros. Advanced tickets are $80 per person (add additional $15 for tickets at the door). $10 off if you bring your high school prom picture. Call (651) 69-5910 for more info.
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Saturday, September 13th: Ballroom Dance at Tropical Ballroom (Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125), Waltz lesson at 7:10pm, Dance 8:00-11:30pm, $10 or $8 with dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644.
Saturday, September 13th: 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, September 13th: Country dancing at Starks Saloon in Eagan, DJ'd by Bob Wood, 8:00pm. (Every Saturday).
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Friday, September 19th: Ballroom Dance at Tropical Ballroom (Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125), Cha-Cha lesson at 7:10pm, Dance 8:00-11:30pm, $10 or $8 with dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644.
Friday, September 19th: Free Salsa lesson by Tropical Ballroom at 9:00pm, and Latin dancing 10pm-2am at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant in Woodbury, 1750 Weir Drive- in the same mall as Tropical Ballroom. Free margaritas for ladies. No cover charge!
Friday, September 19th: 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, September 19th: Variety Dance hosted by Shane at Cinema Ballroom (1560 St. Clair Ave, St. Paul). Lesson 8:00-9:00pm, Social dancing 9:00pm-12:00am, $10 per person ($6/college). 3rd Friday of every month. (651) 699-5910.
Friday, September 19th: Club Salsero 8pm-12am at Social Dance Studio (3742 23rd Ave. S, Minneapolis), $10 or $5 with student ID, (612) 353-4445. (1st & 3rd Fridays of every month).
*No more country dances at Retro Ballroom.
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Saturday, September 20th: Country & Swing Dance at Tropical Ballroom (Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125), Line Dance lesson by Lynn Card at 7:10pm, Dance 8:00-11:30pm, $10 or $8 with dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644. Pat & Cheryl Connolly are bringing old friends from Rodeo to help them celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary!
Saturday, September 20th: USA Dance monthly ballroom dance held at On Your Toes & Retro Ballroom (5810 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park). Tango lesson 7-8pm, Dance 8-11pm. Special Double Dance this month- mini lessons in the other ballroom all night: 8:00-8:30pm East Coast Swing, 9:00-9:30pm Rumba, 10:00-10:30pm Night Club 2-Step. All lessons will be taught by Laurel Behning of OYT. $10 nonmembers, $7 members, $5 under 25 years.
Saturday, September 20th: 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, September 20th: Havin' a Ball singles dance at Hopkins VFW with City Lights Band. Waltz lesson 7:30, Dance 8:30pm-12:30am, $12.
Saturday, September 20th: Dancers Studio showcase held at their Woodbury location, 6:00-10:00pm. Hors d'oeuvres, am/am, pro/am, and pro/pro performances, social dancing.
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Sunday, September 21st: You're invited to a Dancer's Garage Sale from 1:00-4:00pm held at Tropical Ballroom! Get your outfits ready for Rebels Swing Dance Challenge Oct. 18th, MN Madness Oct. 25th, and your studio's Fall Showcase! All are invited to sell or shop! Dancers who wish to sell gently used dance-related items such as clothing, dresses, costumes, jewelry, shoes, accessories, DVDs, etc. should reserve asap. Seller is responsible for their own sales, trades, swaps, bartering, and cash till. Sellers may also bring in a portable coat rack to hang their items by their table. Tables are provided. No fee is nothing sells. Free Admission to shoppers! Come sell and buy your favorite dance items! To reserve or inquire, call Tricia Wood at (651) 414-0644 or email info@tropicalballroom.com. Tropical Ballroom is located one block west off 494 & Valley Creek Rd. inside Valley Creek Mall: 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. Www.tropicalballroom.com. Additional vendors include: Lia Sophia jewelry, PartyLite Candles, and Arbonne. Can't make it? Visit www.liasophia.com/mbrick and use "Tricia Wood" as your party host! You can also log onto www.arbonne.com and use consultant ID 17490844 for orders. You can view PartyLite products at www.partylite.biz/kerrymaus but place your order through Kerry or Tricia.
Sunday, September 21st: Rebels Swing Dance Club’s west coast swing dance at the Eagles Club (at 25th & 25th in Minneapolis). WCS lesson by Loel Brandstrom at 7:00pm. Dance with DJ Bob Wood 7:30-10:30pm. $6 members, $10 nonmembers. (1st & 3rd Sundays of every month).
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Friday, September 26th: Ballroom Dance at Tropical Ballroom (Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125), Viennese Waltz lesson at 7:10pm, Dance 8:00-11:30pm, $10 or $8 with dance club membership card. (651) 414-0644.
Friday, September 26th: Bob Benham's Little Big Band at Shakopee Ballroom. No lesson. Dance 8:00-11:00pm, $8.
Friday, September 26th: MN West Coast Swing dance at B-Dale Club (2100 N. Dale St, Roseville). WCS lesson by Joy Davina & Todd Paulus 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with DJ Loren Greenberg 8:30-12am. $8 member/$5 nonmember. (2nd & 4th Fridays of every month).
Friday, September 26th: Rockin' Hollywoods at Medina Ballroom. Lesson at 7:30pm, Dance at 8:30pm.
Friday, September 26th: Wild West dance at Retro Ballroom. WCS lesson by Caroline Olson at 7:30pm. Dance 8:30-11:00pm. Wear your cowboy boots! $10, or $8 with dance club card. Beginner Ballroom dancers welcome. New dance program, playlist, etc.
Saturday, September 27th: 80th anniversary of the 5-8 Club. Art Kistler will do an Elvis Tribute show from 6:30-7:30pm. The Percolators will perform from 8:00-11:00pm. Held in outdoor tent. www.5-8club.com.
Saturday, September 27th: Country dancing at Stark's Saloon in Eagan, 8:00pm, $5 cover plus $5 at the bar. DJ: Bob Wood.
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Saturday, September 27th: 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). Merengue lesson by Sondra Chan at 7:30-8:30pm. Dance with D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight. $8 members or $10 nonmembers. (612) 600-5129. Guest Instructor, Sondra Chan has been voted 2008 Best Dance Instructor in the State by Minnesota Bride Magazine, and 2008 Best Instructor in Burnsville by the US Local Business Association. Congrats to Sondra!
Saturday, September 27th: 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, September 27th: Teen Dance at Tropical Ballroom (Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125), (651) 414-0644. 7:00-10:00pm variety dance with Swing & Salsa dance lessons. $10 per youth ages 13-18, $5 per chaperone/adult. Call for more info.
Saturday, September 27th: Donna Angelle, "The Zydeco Diva" performs at Hopkins VFW. Lesson by Flory Katz at 7pm, Dance 8pm-12am. Tickets are $12-17 at the door. Sponsored by Krewe de Walleye, promoting cajun & zydeco dancing.
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Sunday, September 28th: Oktoberfest / PolkaFest at Black Forest Inn Restaurant (1 E 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404), 612-872-0812, Polka (and Waltz by request) lesson by James & Tricia Wood at 7:00pm. Free! Come early to eat and drink!
Sunday, September 28th: Donna Angelle, "The Zydeco Diva" performs at Half Time Rec in St. Paul. Lesson at 7pm, Dance 8:00-11:00pm. Tickets are $12-17 at the door. Sponsored by Krewe de Walleye, promoting cajun & zydeco dancing.
Sunday, September 28th: Who Nu (r&b, blues, jazz, funk) band playing for the last time at Dean's Tavern (1986 Rice Street), 3:00-7:00pm. New owners.