Instruction. Performance. Events.
Iconic & Rare Dances from1900-1960s and more
Dancing From Ragtime through Rock & Roll
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
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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 live music swing dance
Shannon & Bill are founders & hosts of Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities - a night of fun 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.
7 pm drop-in swing lesson - no registration, dance partner or dance experience needed.
8 pm live music with one of the over 25 local, regional, and national bands they book.
About their venue: The Eagles #34 has a large wood dance floor, free on & off street parking, ample of seating, full bar, dining available until 9pm, and some of the most welcoming dancers and music fans around. Please follow us on Facebook.
2025 Schedule
Where we are teaching and performing this year. Click on image for more information
Live Music Dances with Lessons: Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities - Miss Shannon's Sock Hop - Fridays Swing at the Eagles - Other Events
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Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities - live music swing dance nights every Wednesday with music selection curated by Shannon & Bill held at the Eagles #34 in Minneapolis.
Miss Shannon's Sock Hop - Monthly live music dance night. Every 4th Friday of the Month with live music selection curated by Shannon & Bill.
7:00 pm dance lesson
8:00 pm live music
No registration, dance experience, special attire, or partner needed.
Classes begin with the fundamentals. We welcome new learners.
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2026 Live Music Dances & Events
January 2026
Jan 2 Monday Private Event
January 7 Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities featuring live music with Pick-A-Rib Three
January 8 PRIVATE EVENT
January 12 Private Event
January 14 Our Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities with Bad Companions
January 21 Our Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities featuring live music with The Riverside Rockets
January 23 Miss Shannon's Sock Hop Live music dancing with Charmin Michelle
January 28 Our Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities with Lena & The LoveKills
February 2026
February 4 Our Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities with Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz
February 5 Nobles Country Library Presents: 20th Century Dance in the US - AnInteractive
History Presentation with Shannon Butler 1:30-3 pm
February 5 Nobles Country Library Presents: Swing Dance Dance lesson & DJ dance 6:30
February 6 Buddy Holly Hop - A Tribute to Buddy Holly & Friends
February 9 PRIVATE EVENT - Chair Dancing
February 11 Our Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities with Bad Companions
February 13-15 Hot Rhythm Holiday
February 13 Steve Clarke & The Working Stiffs
February 18 Vic Volare
February 23 PRIVATE EVENT- Chair Dancing
February 25 Twin Cities Hot Club
February 26 PRIVATE EVENT - Chair Dancing
February 28 Polka Party with Miss Shannon featuring iPolka presented by Design Electric
February 27 Kinda Fonda Wanda
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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
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August 2024
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September 2024
Swing Dance Wednesday Night
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October 2024
Swing Dance Wednesday Night
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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.