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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.

Musings and Observations from Nationals

I won’t lie to you: the first thing I noticed stepping out of Los Angeles International Airport was that it was warm outside. I’m sure that if Rosemary and I had been representing any other state at Nationals, that wouldn’t be a noteworthy observation. However, we represent ...

From the Latest Dancing Times

From the Editor

By Mary Beth Beckman
Last edited: April 24, 2013, 2:07 p.m.

This month, I put out my feelers a lot trying to get Minnesota competitors to write something about the 2013 USA Dance National DanceSport Championships. Daniel O’Connell was kind ...

President's Corner

By Peter Westlake
Last edited: April 22, 2013, 2:32 p.m.

Earlier this month, Sehyun and I journeyed all the way to Los Angeles to participate in the 2013 USA Dance National DanceSport Championships. We were a long way from home ...

Check out the Dance Partner Wanted ...

By Bonnie Burton
Last edited: April 22, 2013, 2:35 p.m.

The Minnesota Dancing Times has a new feature: Dance Partner Wanted ads. Dancers, pro or amateur, all seem to be searching for the ideal dance partner. Maybe it’s one ...

Another Great Turnout for Project Dance ...

By Corissa Ranum
Last edited: April 22, 2013, 2:49 p.m.

For the first Sunday in April, we had 120 people come out to learn swing at ERV Studio. A big thank you to all of you that have shown your ...

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Upcoming Events

	FREE Beginner Rumba Class
	Sunday, 2 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, 9 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

	USA Dance
	Saturday, 15 June 2013
	7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
	Balance Pointe Studios, 5808R W. 36th St, St. Louis Park
	$10, $7
	Foxtrot lesson at 7, dance 8-11; $10, $7 USA Dance members

Also Coming Up

FREE Beginner Rumba Class

Salsa Dance Party

TC Rebels West Coast Swing and Variety Dance

Rhythm Junction

West Coast Swing Dance Party

Variety Dance

Club Salsa

TC Rebels Anniversary Dance

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

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 ...

Join Us for the 2013 Tea Dance: Reserve Brunch by April 30th

By Mary Beth Beckman
Last edited: April 27, 2013, 7:22 p.m.

2013 Tea Dance and Brunch
Sunday, May 5, 2013
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Brunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Dancing 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

The Lafayette Country Club
2800 Northview Road
Wayzata, MN 55361

Price for brunch and dancing:
$30 adults, $25 students

Make your ...

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