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Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities
Shannon & Bill co founded the Minneapolis–St. Paul area’s longest-running weekly live music swing dance. Join them every Wednesday at the Eagles #34 for a welcoming night out filled with live music, dancing, and a dance lesson included with the $15 admission. No registration, dance partner or special attire needed. All are welcome (under 21 with legal guardian).
Founded at the iconic Lee’s Liquor Lounge more than two decades ago, Shannon and Bill have helped grow their Swing Dance Wednesday into a lively gathering place for dancers, music lovers, and anyone curious to step onto the social dance floor. Their weekly dances feature a carefully curated lineup of local and regional bands, with music ranging from traditional New Orleans jazz, Hot Club swing, small swing combos, and vocal jazz to Great American Songbook favorites, Western swing, 1950s roots rock, rockabilly, and more
Read The Current Blog "This Place is a Landmark" Swing Dancers Mark The End of an Era as Lee's Liquor Lounge Closes by Simone Cazares
Miss Shannon's Sock Hop
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Monthly Live Music Swing Dances every 4th Friday at the Eagles #34. $15 at the door* includes the 7pm beginner swing dance lesson & live music & dancing beginning at 8pm.
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Interactive Performances Showcasing 20th Century Dances of the United States.
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Dance Movement & Engagement Classes for 55+ Communities, and people with limited mobility.
Instruction or Performance for Events
Bring the joy of swing dancing to your private event with an engaging performance and interactive dance lesson. Learn to Dance with Shannon & Bill combines dance entertainment with group instruction, inviting your guests to enjoy the show and then join the fun.
Whether you are planning a celebration, special gathering, or corporate event, the proposed experience offers a welcoming way to bring guests together through music and movement.
Proposed Event Experience
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Watch: Open with a lively swing dance demonstration to set the mood.
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Learn: Guide guests through a beginner-friendly introduction to rhythm, basic footwork, and comfortable partner connection.
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Practice: Build a short sequence together, with clear demonstrations and time to repeat each movement.
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Dance: Finish with guided social dancing so guests can enjoy what they have learned.
Planning Your Private Event
Confirm the event date, venue, guest count, performance and lesson length, music arrangements, and available dance space before finalizing the program. Discuss guest experience levels and accessibility needs so participation can be comfortable and optional.
Let’s make your celebration swing! Ask about a performance and instruction package tailored to your gathering.
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From a solo instructor to a group of dancers we can provide engaging instruction or entertainment for a memorable event.
Instruction for Workshops:
Choose from Instruction and Performance menu below for our most popular topics.
Instruction and Performance Dance by Era:
1900-1920s
Ragtime Era Dances
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Castle Walk
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One Step
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Fox Trot
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Turkey Trot
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Animal Dances
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And More...
1920s
Jazz Age Dances
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Charleston
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Black Bottom
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Raccoon
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Jazz Steps
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And More...
1930-1940s
Swing Era Dances
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Original Big Apple
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Box Shag
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Heel Shag
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Little Apple
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Lindy Hop
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Shag dances in Single, Double, & Triple Rhythm
1950-1960s
Rock & Roll Era Dances
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6-count Swing
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Bop
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The Stroll
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Hully-Gully
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Mid-Century Fad &
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Go-Go Dances
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And More...
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