The Minnesota Contingent?

[PretzelsAndBeer]

Just curious, how many of you DF amigas y amigos live and dance in Minnesota? I haunt the streets and burn up the floors of Saint Paul.

Anyone else?

[fascination]

some very good dancers up there...I don't know that we have had any members publicly claim that area...but a great spot for dancing to be certain...I have an aunt in the area and know it well, but sadly I am too far away to truly get there often enough

[samina]

I grew up in White Bear Lake and *luv* the Twin Cities...but have never danced there. Well...*yet*. :)

[fascination]

ditto that...my aun't resort is in Chetek WI... a hop skip and jump over the state line and I spent nearly every summer up there...loved it

[PretzelsAndBeer]

I grew up in White Bear Lake and *luv* the Twin Cities...but have never danced there. Well...*yet*. :)

If you ever get back here for a visit, drop me a line and let's scorch the floor.

[PretzelsAndBeer]

ditto that...my aun't resort is in Chetek WI... a hop skip and jump over the state line and I spent nearly every summer up there...loved it

You too. Next time you're in town, let's take a spin.

[samina]

If you ever get back here for a visit, drop me a line and let's scorch the floor.
I've already noted it as an option...mebbe even the motive that finally gets me back for a visit! :)

Is there a lot of ballroom there? Is it mostly American rather than International? Any salsa, WCS...or good hustle crowds? Where are the most active scenes?

So many questions...LoL.

[fascination]

You too. Next time you're in town, let's take a spin.deal...perhaps in july

[PretzelsAndBeer]

I've already noted it as an option...mebbe even the motive that finally gets me back for a visit! :)

Is there a lot of ballroom there? Is it mostly American rather than International? Any salsa, WCS...or good hustle crowds? Where are the most active scenes?

So many questions...LoL.

First a caveat: a have my favorite studio but otherwise don't get around much.

But:

There are several great studios with nice big floors. They usually have classes and practice parties that non-members can attend for ten or twenty bucks. There seems to be a nice mixture of American and International ballroom; three or four great competitions every year, and other ballroom events.

There is a decent salsa scene, a couple of different swing venues (west coast, east coast, lindy). My studio does some hustle but I don't know who else does.

Now, no doubt there is a lot more dancing going on in the Twin Cities than I am aware of. Chances are, whatever dance you feel like on a given night, you can probably find it happening somewhere.

Come on up to the chilly north and warm the place up a little.

[PretzelsAndBeer]

deal...perhaps in july

Beauty. If you come in July, try to come for the Twin Cities Open, usually the first weekend after independence day. It's an almost overwhelming spectacle.

[fascination]

actually that will be up to my pro, though I am not adverse to combining the two...but our family will be up there fishing regardless