Where to Go Swing Dancing Swing Dance Basics TC Swing
Where To Go Swing Dancing Swing Dance Basics TC Swing
WEEKLY Sunday Jazz Brunch with Patty and the Buttons 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, no cover Aster Café, 125 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, http://www.astercafe.com/ Live music: Patty and the Buttons, no cover Popular with Lindy Hoppers, the dancing area is very small, so practice your floor management! Since it’s a restaurant, those who want to grab a bite to eat and just lurk can do so easily. Monday Rhythm Junction, http://www.rhythm-junction.com/ 8:00 – 11:00 pm Four Seasons Dance Studio, 1637 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis DJ Dance, rotating house DJs, $6 cover, $5 if you arrive by 8:30. Draws lots of Lindy Hoppers. Get your Lindy on! Tuesday Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, http://wilebskiblues.com/ 1638 Rice St, Saint Paul, MN 55117, 651-207-0000 8:00 pm – 12:00 midnight Live Blues Jam (no cover) Draws a wide variety of dancers: East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Blues and more. It’s also a bar, so newer dancers can feel comfortable just hanging out and watching. Wednesday Rockabilly Swing Dance Night Richfield American Legion Post #435, 6501 Portland Ave S, Richfield 7:00 pm Swing Dance Lesson with Bill & Shannon 8:00 pm Live Bands (no cover) Draws a variety of levels of dancers: mostly East Coast Swing, some Lindy Hop. Under 21 welcome until 9pm. Dinner served until 9pm; kids menu available. Ample free parking. Free lesson and music. Newer dancers will feel comfortable, and if you’re too nervous to dance you can order a beverage and just watch! Thursday Drop-In Classes, Intermediate Level Sequences (Basics Classes on the 1st Thursday of every month) 301 on Main Event Center, 301 Main St NE, Minneapolis 55413, 612-379-1956, www.301onmain.com 7:00 East Coast Swing 8:15 Lindy Hop $9 general, $7 students & military These classes draw a variety of beginning to intermediate dancers. Students should know the basic footwork. Late Night Swing DJ Dance! (after Terry & Cindy’s Swing Dance Classes) http://www.tcswing.com/ 10:00 Late Night Swing DJ Dance $6 general, $4 students & military, FREE if you attended the class. This high-energy dance is tons of fun, with dancers of all ages and levels.
Swing Dance at Wabasha Street Caves, http://www.wabashastreetcaves.com/ Wabasha Street Caves, St Paul 6:15 Dance Lesson by Arthur Murray instructor 7:00 Swing dancing to live big bands This dance draws lots of enthusiastic young dancers as well as some fun-loving middle agers. Friday Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, http://wilebskiblues.com/ 1638 Rice St, Saint Paul, MN 55117, 651-207-0000 5:00 – 7:00 pm free buffet 6:00 – 10:00 pm live bands 10:00 pm – 2:00 am old school R&B The earlier dance (6:00 – 10:00 pm) draws a variety dancers, especially those who don’t want to stay out too late after a long work week. ;) It’s also a bar where newer dancers can feel comfortable just hanging out and watching. MONTHLY 1st Saturday 1st Saturday Swing Dance, http://www.tcswing.com/ 301 on Main Event Center, 301 Main St NE, Minneapolis 55413, 612-379-1956, www.301onmain.com 7:30 pm East Coast Swing dance lesson by Terry & Cindy 8:30 pm Live swing bands Cover $12 general, $9 students and military with valid ID These dances draw a variety of levels of swing dancers. The lesson at the beginning is a great way to meet people! Saturday Miss Shannon’s Saturday Sock Hop Richfield American Legion Post #435, 6501 Portland Ave S, Richfield 8:45 pm Swing Dance Lesson with Bill & Shannon 9:45 pm Live Band (usually rockabilly) Usually towards the end of the month, this dance draws a variety of levels of swing dancers and features live music.