The ARC (upstairs ballroom), 251 Main St., Winona, MN
Trade the snow for salsa, just for one night.
Close your eyes and picture it: warm ocean air, classic cars cruising past pastel buildings, and a beat you can’t help but move to. Now open your eyes — because we’re bringing that same Havana energy straight to the dance floor, cold Minnesota winter and all. This is your one-night escape to Cuba, no passport required.
Dress Code? Bright, bold, and full of color — think tropical prints, sequins, statement jewelry, or anything that makes you feel like you’re dancing along the Malecón at sunset. Leave the winter grays at home.
Guest Instructor Alert! April Dahl (Dahl Dance, Rochester) is joining us to teach the night’s Cha-Cha & Salsa lesson. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to really move your hips, this is your night.
Why You’ll Love It
Cuban rhythms and heat that’ll make you forget it’s February
Simple, fun cha-cha and salsa steps anyone can pick up — no experience necessary
Music with that unmistakable Havana spirit and energy
A room full of color, laughter, and warm-weather escape
Cost (cash or card): Students (College/H.S. 18+) = $10, Adults = $15
Bring your brightest colors, leave the cold behind, and let’s dance our way to Havana for the night.
(Dances are smoke-free – Zero dance experience required – Couples and singles of ALL ages welcome!)
Parking
Located in the heart of downtown Winona, The ARC is easy to locate at the intersection of Main and 5th Streets. There is ample street parking, including accessible parking spots right up next to the building. Please note that parking spots with a time limit are NOT timed in the evenings and on the weekends. See the map below for the locations of all FREE City of Winona parking lots in the downtown area.
DO NOT park in Wesley United Methodist Church’s private parking lot or in the Post Office’s parking lot.
Dance Disclaimer
Dance at your own risk. By participating in ballroom dance activities, participants acknowledge and accept that these activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to physical injury, pain, suffering, temporary or permanent disability, and property damage. Participation is entirely voluntary, and all dancers agree to assume full responsibility for their own safety and well-being. River City Dancers, dance instructors, and the ARC staff are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during dance activities, whether arising from participant actions, others’ actions, or circumstances related to the activity. Participants should only engage in dance activities that match their physical abilities and should seek medical advice if unsure about their fitness for participation. By joining, dancers waive any legal claims against organizers or staff, fully understanding and accepting these risks.
Havana Nights
Trade the snow for salsa, just for one night.
Close your eyes and picture it: warm ocean air, classic cars cruising past pastel buildings, and a beat you can’t help but move to. Now open your eyes — because we’re bringing that same Havana energy straight to the dance floor, cold Minnesota winter and all. This is your one-night escape to Cuba, no passport required.
Dress Code? Bright, bold, and full of color — think tropical prints, sequins, statement jewelry, or anything that makes you feel like you’re dancing along the Malecón at sunset. Leave the winter grays at home.
Guest Instructor Alert! April Dahl (Dahl Dance, Rochester) is joining us to teach the night’s Cha-Cha & Salsa lesson. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to really move your hips, this is your night.
Why You’ll Love It
Date: February 20, 2027
Location: The ARC’s upstairs ballroom at 251 Main St (5th & Main St) in Downtown Winona. Enter the building using the ramp entrance (South entrance), it’s on the side of the building facing Wesley United Methodist Church.
Time: 7-8 pm: Cha-Cha & Salsa Lesson, 8-10:30 pm: Ballroom Dance
Cost (cash or card): Students (College/H.S. 18+) = $10, Adults = $15
Bring your brightest colors, leave the cold behind, and let’s dance our way to Havana for the night.
(Dances are smoke-free – Zero dance experience required – Couples and singles of ALL ages welcome!)
Parking
Located in the heart of downtown Winona, The ARC is easy to locate at the intersection of Main and 5th Streets. There is ample street parking, including accessible parking spots right up next to the building. Please note that parking spots with a time limit are NOT timed in the evenings and on the weekends. See the map below for the locations of all FREE City of Winona parking lots in the downtown area.
DO NOT park in Wesley United Methodist Church’s private parking lot or in the Post Office’s parking lot.
Dance Disclaimer
Dance at your own risk. By participating in ballroom dance activities, participants acknowledge and accept that these activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to physical injury, pain, suffering, temporary or permanent disability, and property damage. Participation is entirely voluntary, and all dancers agree to assume full responsibility for their own safety and well-being. River City Dancers, dance instructors, and the ARC staff are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during dance activities, whether arising from participant actions, others’ actions, or circumstances related to the activity. Participants should only engage in dance activities that match their physical abilities and should seek medical advice if unsure about their fitness for participation. By joining, dancers waive any legal claims against organizers or staff, fully understanding and accepting these risks.
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