We are a 19-piece big band providing swing dance entertainment for benefits, galas, social functions, church festivals, weddings, and private parties. The talented musicians of the NorthStar Big Band have been entertaining audiences across the Twin Cities for over 25 years.
Our music includes Swing (from Early Swing of the 1920s, the Swingin’ Pop of the 50s, the Big Band Orchestras of the 60s, to the recent Swing Pop of the 2000s.), Latin (Samba, Cha-Cha, Bossa Nova), Blues Swing, Ballads, and even some Polkas.
To learn more or to book an event, please send us a message!
2024 Events
September 28, 2024
Compassion Clinic Benefit Swing Dance
Roseville Covenant Church
2865 Hamline Ave N, Roseville
Swing Lessons: 7:00 – 7:30PM
Dance: 7:30 – 10:00PM
Benefit Dance
Facebook Event
October 26, 2024
Fall Swing Dance
Church of St. Mark
St. Mark's Gym
1950 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul
Swing Lessons: 7:00 – 7:30PM
Dance: 7:30 – 10:00
December 14, 2024
Swing into Christmas
Holy Family Catholic Church
5900 West Lake Street
St. Louis Park, MN
Swing Lessons: 7:00 – 7:30PM
Dance: 7:30 – 10:00PM
2025 Events
January 18, 2025
Cana Dinner Swing Dance
Church of St. Peter (North Saint Paul)
2600 N. Margaret Street, North St. Paul
Private Ticketed Event.
January 31, 2025
Chesterton Academy Annual Gala
The Depot Minneapolis
500 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis
Private Ticketed Event.
For more information contact: chestertonacademy.org
February 8, 2025
Cana Dinner Swing Dance
Church of St. Peter (Forest Lake)
1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake
Private Ticketed Event.
February 15, 2025
St. Mark’s Annual Valentine’s Swing Dance
St. Mark's Gym
1950 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul
Swing Lessons: 7:00 – 7:30PM
Dance: 7:30 – 10:00PM
March 1, 2025
Mardi Gras Swing Dance
Location to be announced
Swing Lessons: 7:00 – 7:30PM
Dance: 7:30 – 10:00PM
March 15, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Swing Dance
St. Thomas the Apostle
20000 County Road 10, Corcoran
Swing Lessons: 7:00 – 7:30PM
Dance: 7:30 – 10:00PM
April 29, 2025
Chesterton Academy Prom
Private Event
To learn more about Chesterton Academy, visit chestertonacademy.org
May 10, 2025
Church of St. Peter (Mendota)
Heritage Center1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota
Mass: 5:00 – 6:00PM
Doors & Concessions Open: 6:00PM
Dance: 6:30 – 9:00PM
