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Dancing With Shannon & Bill
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Miss Shannon's Sock Hop
Building Community Through Dance One Step At A Time
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Instruction, Performance & Events in
Rare to Iconic Dances from1900-1960s and more
- Dancing From Ragtime to Rock & Roll
Dances we teach & perform 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
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And More...
1950-1960s
Rock & Roll Era Dances
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6-count Swing
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Bop
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Rock & Roll Stroll
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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...
Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities
The Twin Cities longest running weekly swing dance featuring live music and a dance lesson
Shannon & Bill are founders & hosts of Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities -. Join in the fun at the Eagles #34 for a night of entertainment starting with a dance lesson to welcome new dancers followed by live music from their carefully curated line-up of local, regional and national bands in a variety of swing styles from Traditional New Orleans Jazz, Hot Club to 1950s style Rock & Roll.
About our Venue: The Eagles #34 has a large wood dance floor, free on & off street parking, lots of seating, full bar, dining available until 9pm, and some of the most welcoming dancers and music fans to hang out with. Please follow us on Facebook.
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Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities - live music swing dance nights at the Eagles #34 in Minneapolis.
7:00 pm dance lesson
8:00 pm live music
No registration, dance experience, special attire, or partner needed.
Classes begin with the fundamentals so new learners feel welcomed.
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2025 Schedule
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Swing Dance Tuesday - Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities - Miss Shannon's Sock Hop - Fridays Swing at the Eagles - Other Events
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April 2025 we have some great shows lined up for you! Mark your calendars and join us at the Eagles #34 for Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities and Miss Shannon's Sock Hop Our dance lesson starts at 7pm, bands start at 8pm.
Join us at April 2nd for Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities when we welcome back Traditional New Orleans Jazz favorites Southside Aces. We'll start our dance lesson at 7pm, band at 8pm.
Join us for a a family-friendly all ages swing dance at the beautiful Heart of the City Music Factory in Anoka. Doors at 6pm, dance lesson at 6:30, dancing until 9pm
Join us for Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities featuring dancer favorites The Bad Companions! Dance lesson at 7pm, band at 8pm
Join us when we welcome High Noone to our Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities! A this Tony Balluff-led all star cast of musicians features music in the style of jazz great Jimmie Noone! We'll start the dance lesson at 7pm, band at 8pm. $10
Join us at Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities April 23rd for a night of music and dancing with one of the Twin Cities leading jazz vocalists, Charmin Michelle!
Join us for Miss Shannon's Sock Hop held at the Eagles #34. This month we're featuring music in the style of Django Reinhardt with Twin Cities Hot Club beloved by dancers and music lovers alike.
Kinda Fonda Wanda at Swing Dance Wednesday Night
August 2024
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September 2024
Swing Dance Wednesday Night
& Miss Shannon's Sock Hops
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October 2024
Swing Dance Wednesday Night
& Miss Shannon's Sock Hops
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November 2024
Swing Dance Wednesday Night
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December 2024
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More About Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities
Swing Dance Wednesdays began in 2000s when musician and Lee's booking agent, Greg Huff asked Shannon & Bill to bring swing dancing back to the iconic Lee's Liquor Lounge on Wednesday nights. A few years later they were booking the swing bands, and for 14 years hosted their weekly dance night at Lee's until its closing in 2019. Since then, the Eagles #34 has been home to Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities.
They have curated a dance-friendly rotation of bands playing music in a variety of genres including: traditional jazz, hot club, jump blues, small combo style swing, 1950s rock & roll, honky-tonk, western swing and more.
Among the bands in rotation are (alphabetical order): The Bad Companions, Charmin Michelle, Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz Combo, High Noone, Honky-Tonk Jump, Kinda Fonda Wanda, Lena & the LoveKills, Mississippi Hot Club, The Modern Sovrans, The Monday Club, Patty & The Buttons, Pick-A-Rib Three, The Riverside Swing Band, Southside Aces, Stoop Rooster, Tinglers, Twin Cities Hot Club, Vic Volare and more.
Over the years, they have welcomed bands including:
Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys, Deke Dickerson, Dale Watson, The Ranch Girls, The Mezcal Brothers, Lazy Ike & the Daredevils, Davina & the Vagabonds, Ross Kleiner & The Thrill, Stockcar Named Desire, Johnny Boyd, Grand Marquis, JP Cyr and the Midnightmen, Miss Myra & The Moonshiners, The Reckless Ones, Rosie and the Rivets, Ross Kleiner & The Thrill, Steve Clarke & the Working Stiffs, The Tinglers, Twistin’ Tarantulas, The Vibro Champs and so many more.
They love what they do, and thank you for your support over the years. They hope to continue providing great nights of music and dancing for many years to come.