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We're the Minnesota chapter of USA Dance, a national non-profit organization of dancers formed to promote the enjoyment of social and competitive ballroom dance nationwide.

The 2013 Tea Dance

What is the secret password to get through the Lake Minnetonka Marathon police barricade on the first Sunday in May? “I have to get to the Lafayette Club! I’m in charge of music at the Tea Dance.” This was the plight of the wonderful team from the University of ...

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From the Latest Dancing Times

From the Editor

By Mary Beth Beckman
Last edited: May 22, 2013, 2:38 p.m.

I want to direct your attention to an awesome feature in the Dancing Times this month: a bona fide letter to the editor. You should go read that first, because ...

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President's Corner

By Peter Westlake
Last edited: May 22, 2013, 2:35 p.m.

Maybe it's just me, but I have always been under the impression that dancing tends to quiet down in the Cities during the summer. I realize this time of ...

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Ask Dr. Dance

By Donna Edelstein, Paul Botes, and The Dance Medic
Last edited: May 22, 2013, 2:34 p.m.

I’ve taken lots of lessons with lots of coaches over the ten-plus years I’ve been dancing. One thing that makes me really uncomfortable is how homophobic a lot ...

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Blessed with Problems

By Corissa Ranum
Last edited: May 26, 2013, 5:53 p.m.

Some of the best advice I have ever been given is to consider myself blessed with problems. At first, I didn't get it. How can someone be blessed with ...

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Upcoming Events

FREE Beginner Rumba Class
Sunday, 23 June 2013
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cheek to Cheek, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids

2-3:30; instructor Harry Benson; 763 755 3644
FREE Beginner Rumba Class
Sunday, 30 June 2013
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cheek to Cheek, 11415 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids

2-3:30; instructor Harry Benson; 763 755 3644
FREE Beginner Salsa Class
Sunday, 7 July 2013
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

1:30-3:00; instructor Kate Bratt; 612 722 2914

Also Coming Up

West Coast Swing Dance Party

Variety Dance

FREE Beginner Rumba Class

Rhythm Junction

West Coast Swing Dance Party

Variety Dance

FREE Beginner Rumba Class

Salsa Dance Party

Our calendar tracks dance events held in and around the Twin Cities as well as dance competitions nationwide.

To the left is our next event. See the full calendar here.

Remember: we hold a dance the third Saturday of every month!

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Chapter News

June's Free Beginner Ballroom Dance Classes - Rumba

By Daniel O'Connell
Last edited: May 28, 2013, 1:30 p.m.

USA Dance will be hosting free beginner Rumba lessons!

These lessons will be taught by Harry Benson every Sunday in June from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. No dance experience is necessary, so anyone interested is ...

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Join Us for Free Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons in May!

By Corissa Ranum
Last edited: May 2, 2013, 1:37 p.m.

Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever wanted to learn how to dance?

USA Dance will be hosting free beginner Tango lessons in May on Sundays from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at The Woman's Club in Minneapolis. These lessons will be taught by the wonderful ...

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