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Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM

their chance to dance

their chance to dance
EUNICE HERRICK MAKES THE TRIP FROM LYND TO BALATON every other Thursday to teach line dancing at the Balaton Community Center. Although dancing — and dances — are now considered somewhat of a lost art in these parts compared to decades ago, there are still those who appreciate Herrick’s efforts and the opporunity to strut their stuff. Photos / Per Peterson

Every other Thursday, the Balaton Community Center is transformed into a dance hall for two-hour line dancing lessons

BY PER PETERSON

editor i f you happened to find yourself inside the Balaton Community Center on a Thursday night, you might be persuaded to think line dancing is making a comeback in Minnesota. Whether or not that’s true, there is no doubt that the art of line dancing is still appreciated by a certain crowd.

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