Here are links to social dances, performing dance groups, and dance instruction, as well as some background information about Scandinavian dancing generally.
Couples' dances and mixers
~waltz, schottische, polska, hambo, tango, polka, mazurka, humppa, springar~
Everyone is welcome, singles or couples, beginner or experienced. No partner necessary.
Danish Dances
Dannebrog Folk Dancers
Danish American Center, 3030 W. River Parkway S., Minneapolis
(map)
Occasional Friday Dance
Kramarczuk's Deli and Sausage Co., 215 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis (map)
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
$2 cover charge
Kramarczuk's is Finn Hall's "Nordeast home." Bring the children; this is a family-friendly place.
Great food, beer and wine available, and of course dance space! Contact Ralph Tuttila (raulit [at] msn [dot] com) for more info.
Finnish
Kisarit Finnish American Folk Dancers
Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
International Institute, 1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul
(map)
Contact Gaelyn (952) 835-0529, or Coleen (651) 407-0588.
Norwegian
Det Norske Folkedanslaget
First and third Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m.
St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 North Howell, St Paul, MN
one block south of Marshall and about 6 blocks east of Cretin
Contact Carol (612) 817-2394 or sersla [at] aol [dot] com.
Fjell og Fjord Youth Dance Group (kids' group)
Thursdays
Fuller Community Center, 4800 Grand Avenue S., Minneapolis
(map)
Contact Carol (612) 822-7416 or sersla [at] aol [dot] com.
Swedish
Twin Cities Swedish Folk Dancers
Second and fourth Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m.
St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 North Howell, St Paul, MN
one block south of Marshall and about 6 blocks east of Cretin
Contact Joyce (612) 729-2047 or joyce [dot] hanson [at] hotmail [dot] com.
Vasa Jr. Folk Dancers (kids' group)
Saturdays
Contact Janice (612) 729-0334, or JoAnn (612) 722-6783.
Pan-Scandinavian
Festivals
Dance instruction by local and visiting teachers is offered at Folklore Village and Nisswa-stämman.