Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities
The Minneapolis–St. Paul area’s longest-running weekly live music swing dance offers Twin Cities audiences a warm, welcoming night out filled with live music, dancing, and a dance lesson included with admission.
Founded at the iconic Lee’s Liquor Lounge more than two decades ago, Shannon and Bill have helped grow Swing Dance Wednesday into a lively gathering place for dancers, music lovers, and anyone curious to step onto the floor. Their weekly dance features 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
Instruction or Performance for Events:
From a solo instructor to a group of dancers we can provide engaging instruction or entertainment for a memorable event. Popular themes include:
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1900-1920 - Ragtime Era Dances for Downton Abbey themed events
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1920s -1930s Learn the Charleston and Jazz Dances for a Speakeasy, Prohibition, Great Gatsby, Downton Abbey (seasons 4-6) or Jazz Age event
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1930-1940s Swing dances for a Greatest Generation, Veterans Day or VE Day Dance
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1950s-1960s: Swing and Fad dances for a Sock Hop, Vintage Prom, Mad Men or Back to the 50's event
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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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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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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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Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities
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Wednesdays: Swing Dance Wednesday Night Twin Cities, the Twin Cities Longest running weekly dance featuring great live music from local, regional and national bands.
Discover the joy and benefits of dancing in a fun and supportive environment!
No pre-registration needed, No dance experience, dance partner or special attire necessary.
7:00 PM - Dance Lesson (included in the evening's entertainment)
8:00 PM - Live Music
Fraternal Order of Eagles #34
2507 E. 25th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Miss Shannon's Sock Hop
Monthly Dance Lessons & Dance Party
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4th Friday of the Month: Miss Shannon's Sock Hop.
Monthly live music dance night every 4th Friday of the month at the Eagles #34. We showcase the best in area, and regional swing dance friendly bands in a variety of genres - from Traditional Jazz, Hot Club, Western Swing, to Rockabilly. Miss Shannon's Sock Hops are for dancers and music lovers alike. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, attire ranges from casual to vintage inspired. There is always place on the dance floor for you.
No pre-registration needed. No dance experience, dance partner or special attire necessary.
7pm Beginner Swing Dance Lesson (included in the entry)
8pm Live Music
$10 cash at the door
2507 E. 25th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Miss Shannon's Sock Hop Performances
Miss Shannon's Sock Hop Performances will take you and your audience on an interactive whirlwind tour of 20th Century social dances from the United States. From the Ragtime Era to Rock & Roll. They are fully customizable to highlight a particular era or genre of dance, and the level of audience engagement from performance only to interactive. They are family friendly and can be tailored for 2 performers to an ensemble.
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Contact us to book Miss Shannon's Sock Hop for your event or festival.
Fridays Swing at the Eagles #34
Dance Lessons
The fun starts at 7pm with our dance lesson and is followed by a night of dancing to live music
No pre-registration needed, No dance experience, dance partner or special attire necessary.
1st Fridays: Katia & The Upswing - Odd Months (January, March, May, July, September, November)
4th Fridays: Miss Shannon's Sock Hop (rotating cast of great dance bands)
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2507 E. 25th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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SWING DANCE LESSON 7:00 PM
LIVE BAND 8:00 PM
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