Founders & hosts of Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities. Minneapolis & St. Paul area's longest-running weekly swing dance night featuring exceptional live music.
We in teach & perform 20th century Jazz and social dances of the United States - from rare to iconic dances - from Ragtime to Rock & Roll
We offer instruction & performance in popular social and specialty dances of the 20th Century.
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1900-1920/Ragtime: Castle Walk, One Step, Fox Trot, Turkey Trot, Animal Dances
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1920s: Charleston, Black Bottom, Raccoon, Jazz Steps
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1930s-1940s: Collegiate Shag, Original Big Apple, Box Shag, Heel Shag, Little Apple, Lindy Hop, Shag dances in Single, Double, & Triple Rhythm
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1950s-1960s: 6-count Swing, Bop, Rock & Roll Stroll, The Stroll, Hully-Gully and a variety of mid century fad & go-go dances.
Swing Dance Wednesday Night
Twin Cities
Shannon & Bill are founders & hosts of Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities -The Twin Cities longest running weekly swing dance featuring live music and a dance lesson. Join us at the Eagles #34 for a night of entertainment starting with our dance lesson to welcome new dancers followed by live music from a carefully curated line-up of local, regional and national dance-friendly bands.
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Join us for Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities -
7pm dance lesson
8pm live music
No dance experience, special attire, or partner needed. We begin with the fundamentals so new learners feel welcomed while highlighting the joy and health benefits of social dance.
Follow our Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities page on Facebook for the latest information on our upcoming shows.
We are grateful for the friendly, welcoming group of music lovers & dancers who spend their Wednesday night with us. It is a joy to be a part of this community and we hope you will join us.
Thank you for supporting live music, & the venues which support live entertainment. We hope to continue providing great nights of music and dancing for many years to come.
- Shannon & Bill
Upcoming Swing Dance Wednesday Shows
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
& Miss Shannon's Sock Hops
December 2024
Swing Dance Wednesday Night
& Miss Shannon's Sock Hops
More About Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities
Swing Dance Wednesdays began in 2005 when musician and Lee's booking agent, Greg Huff asked us to bring swing dancing back to the iconic Lee's Liquor Lounge on Wednesday nights. Later Bill and I began booking the swing bands, and for 14 years we hosted our 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.
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We feature live dance-friendly music in a variety of genres including traditional jazz, hot club, jump, blues, big band swing, 1950s rock& roll, honky-tonk, western swing and more.
Among the bands in rotation are (alphabetical order): The Bad Companions, Charmin Michelle, Honky-Tonk Jump, Kinda Fonda Wanda, Lena & the LoveKills, Miss Myra and the Moonshiners, 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.
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Over the years, we 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, The Reckless Ones, Rosie and the Rivets, Steve Clarke & the Working Stiffs, The Tinglers, Twistin’ Tarantulas, The Vibro Champs and so many more.
We love what we do, and we thank you for your support over the years. We hope to continue providing great nights of music and dancing for many years to come.
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Shannon & Bill Butler