Workshop
Exchange
House Party
2/1/2019
City: Dresden, Germany
Dances: Balboa
Take your chance to enjoy with us the cozy-fun & hot Balboa-atmosphere of this beautiful dance floor and the Dresden-Hellerau location.
2/1/2019
City: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Dances: Fusion
Black Label Blues returns in 2019 to continue building the blues dance community. This time we are featuring:
2/1/2019
City: Stockholm, Sweden
Dances: Blues
For the second time, by public demand, we bring you Ruth and Mike for a small & intimate Workshop in Stockholm.
Teachers: Ruth and Mike
Bands: Dan Nash
2/8/2019
City: Tel Aviv, Israel
Dances: Blues
You might call it winter, but in Tel Aviv spring will have arrived!
2/15/2019
City: Huntsville, AL, USA
Dances: Blues
Backwater Blues is focused specifically on the education and preservation of the sub genre of vintage blues idiom dances known as Ballroomin' Blues.
Teachers: Mike Legenthal, Dan Legenthal, Julie Brown, Laney Barhaugh
Bands: Taryn Newborne and The K-Night Owls
2/15/2019
City: San Luis Obispo, USA
Dances: Blues
Join Drop Dead Blues for their annual Winter Blues Workshop in San Luis Obispo, California! Enjoy 2 nights of dancing (Fri/Sat) and 2 days of lessons (Sat/Sun) with Grey and Nathaniel!
Teachers: Grey Armstrong, Nathaniel Abrea
2/15/2019
City: Tours, France
Dances: Fusion
In Love With Blues second edition!
2/22/2019
City: Denver, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Other
Previously known as Lindy Diversion. Diversion is dedicated to the pure enjoyment of dancing. Our event comprises instruction in Lindy, Blues, and solo movement, superb live music, hard-hitting performances, and a lot of incredible social dancing. This promises to be the perfect diversion for you this February!
2/21/2019
City: Valencia, Spain
Dances: Fusion
Double Shot Blues is considered one of the best and most important blues and fusion festival in Europe.
2/22/2019
City: Oakland, CA, USA
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Swingin’ At The Savoy is an event to celebrate Lindy Hop & Jazz, the joy of the dance and the music, their heritage and history. It takes place every year in February to follow on in the foot steps of the tradition established by the Northern California Lindy Society (NCLS) with the Frankie Manning weekends.
2/22/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Powerhoues Blues's idiom focused dance weekend with added Philly flavor!
3/1/2019
City: Austin, USA
Dances: Blues
The 12th iteration of our big damn blues party. Tons of instructors, DJs, bands, competitions and party. Come on home to Texas, y'all.
Teachers: Damon Stone, Julie Brown, Heidi Fite, Dexter Santos, Grace Jones-Taylor, Kara Fabina, Kenneth Shop, Laney Barhaugh, Gray Ruffin, Nathaniel Abrea
Bands: Eastside Kings, more TBA
3/1/2019
City: Bloomington, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Solo Jazz, Shag
Amazing annual event in Btown. Come see IU's beautiful campus.
3/1/2019
City: Ann Arbor, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Solo Jazz
Pirate Swing celebrates 10 years!
3/8/2019
City: Paris, France
Dances: Blues, Lindy
4 levels in Lindy-hop / 4 levels in Blues / 1 level in Swing teaching / 1 level in Blues teaching / 2 orchestra parties
Teachers: Caroline Faivre & Cédric Clerc (Strasbourg, France),
3/8/2019
City: Lisboa, Portugal
Dances: Blues
Lisbon Blues • Lisbon - Portugal
3/8/2019
City: Berlin, Germany
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Welcome for the first edition of Mess Around Festival in Berlin ♥ International teachers, live music all night long with 2 bands each night, Showcases & Competitions, ...! Join us for an awesome swing week-end in one of the best city in the world!
3/8/2019
City: Ottawa, Canada
Dances: Lindy
Competitions, Social Dancing and Classes.
3/8/2019
City: Orlando, USA
Dances: Lindy
You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your guitar. Where can you go from there? Where? Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?
3/15/2019
City: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dances: Blues
Aires de Blues 2019
3/14/2019
City: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
Teachers: Leigh Anderson, Daire Mac An Bhaird
3/14/2019
City: Barcelona, Spain
Dances: Fusion
Two passions put together, good music and chocolate in the heart of Barcelona. 4th Edition of this Exchange with 4 nights with live music, historical venues, a gastronomical day-trip, competitions, chocolate and loads of fun! :-)
3/14/2019
City: Los Angeles, USA
Dances: Blues
BLUES CRUISE!!
3/15/2019
City: Pittsburgh, USA
Dances: Blues
Come out for the best instructors, DJs, and bands here in the beautiful Steel City (aka Pittsburgh)!
3/15/2019
City: Columbia, SC, USA
Dances: Lindy
A weekend full of inspiring dance. Swing Into Spring seeks to be a weekend in which dancers of all skill levels come together to inspire and be inspired by each other. We seek to bring the best in Instruction, Live Music, DJs and Competitions to promote a sense of community and excellence. Come join us March 15-17th 2019!
Teachers: Alice Mei, Felipe Braga, Carl Nelson, Nicole Zuckerman, Laura Glaess, Brooks Prumo, Claudia Fonte
Bands: Michael Gamble and his Rhythm Serenaders
3/22/2019
City: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dances: Balboa
Swing 2 Places is excited to present Anthony & Irina Swing 2 KL: Workshop Edition! Both Anthony and Irina are versatile dancers, amazing competitors and performers, and most importantly, exhibit their passion for the dance fully on the social dance floor. We'll be having two days of workshops and 3 nights of social dancers to regional DJs. We are excited to bring them to Malaysia and are looking forward to welcoming you as well!
Teachers: Anthony Chen, Irina Amzashvili
3/22/2019
City: Copenhagen, Denmark
Dances: Blues
Blues festival with classes, 3 parties and live music every night
Teachers: Ruth & Mike + Kenneth & Laney
Bands: Stefano Ronchi +more
3/22/2019
City: Vienna, Austria
Dances: Balboa, Other
In 2019, join us for our 7th edition of the Vienna Balboa & Laminu Experience!
3/29/2019
City: Leiden, Netherlands
Dances: Lindy, Shag
Teachers: Scott Cupit & Arrianne O’Shea
3/29/2019
City: New York City, USA
Dances: Fusion
Motley Hue is a Fusion Partner Dance event, built on the idea of endless creativity fueled by strong dance technique.
3/29/2019
City: Rome, Italy
Dances: Balboa
The Italian biggest Balboa Weekend celebrates its 3rd Anniversary!
4/5/2019
City: Newcastle, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
Join us for a weekend of blues with classes for experienced dancers and parties for all.
4/5/2019
City: Paris, France
Dances: Blues
We propose an innovative program for the classes: classes of Traditional Blue dance with Agnieszka and Konrad (Poland) (your dance sharing will never be the same again), and "Tango for Blues" with Yannick and Sandrine (France) (your ochos will never be the same again;-)). The Good Fellow Blues 2019 : 4 hours of 2 level classes, 3 parties with 2 Traditional Blues lives, a mix of traditional Blues and fusion for the DJ sets, amazing venues and time to visit Paris. Registration will open on Sunday 2th December. Fr-Sat pass: 70€. Full pass: 80€.
4/5/2019
City: Knoxville, TN, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Hard Knox is returning for its 6th year to provide a place to learn, dance, throw down, inspire, and have fun with dancers from across the Midwest and Southeast in the heart of the Tennessee Valley. That includes a free team showcase, 13-piece big band, strictly any-swing goes competition (new this year), electives such as solo jazz, Balboa, Shag, vernacular dances, etc. in addition to Lindy Hop audition tracks, and classes from uncommon instructor pairs.
Teachers: Sylvia Sykes, Todd Yannacone, Kelly Arsenault, Peter Strom, Jon Tigert, and Mia Goldsmith Halloran
Bands: Michael Gamble & his Rhythm Serenaders Orchestra, Michael Gamble & his Rhythm Serenaders
4/12/2019
City: Madrid, Spain
Dances: Blues
Teachers: Adamo and Vicci
4/11/2019
City: New Orleans, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa
FLEUR DE LINDY is no ordinary Lindy Exchange. How could it be? New Orleans is no ordinary city! You are invited to experience the beauty and culture of the birthplace of Jazz.
Bands: TBD
4/26/2019
City: Cork, Ireland
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Welcome to the 3rd Edition of Spring Stomp, 26-28 of April 2019. This year we hope to bring you a weekend of social dancing, workshops in Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Charleston, and even some Tap – All in Cork City, Ireland!
Teachers: Diana Geisler, Andrew Hsi, Barbora “Bára” Hřebačková
4/26/2019
City: Dallas, TX, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Shag
We will have classes in Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, Balboa, Sunset Shuffle, Authentic Jazz and Tap.
Teachers: Peter Strom, Grace Durant, Ryan Martin, Kiera Hansen, Ursula Hicks, Spencer Lovelace, Elaine Hewlett, Alex Zahabizadeh, Veronica Adams, Misty Owens
4/26/2019
City: Łódź, Poland
Dances: Fusion
For now we can promise you that the event will be as cozy as it was in the previous years, with a lot of our local magic and warmth. We'll show you our favourite places, introduce our favourite musicians and feed you with the best food. The non-blues workshops are our tradition, too. And hugs, of course, unlimitted.
4/30/2019
City: Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
Dances: Lindy
This year more than a weekend, open air dances, tourism, culture, food, night parties.
Teachers:
Bands: Meschiya Lake, Madrid Hot Jazz Band, Shakin'all, Swingcat Street Band, The Swing Crusaders, Topsy, Mercadal Big Band
4/30/2019
City: Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
Dances: Lindy
This year more than a weekend, open air dances, tourism, culture, food, night parties.
Teachers:
Bands: Meschiya Lake, Madrid Hot Jazz Band, Shakin'all, Swingcat Street Band, The Swing Crusaders, Topsy, Mercadal Big Band
5/3/2019
City: Istanbul, Turkey
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
On 3-5 May, we will be expecting you for Crossover Istanbul 2019! Teachers: Rico Lim & Chloe Hong (Korea) Nicolas Deniau & Mikaela Hellsten (France - Sweden) Arnas Razgunas & Egle Nemickaite (Lithuania) Registration for Crossover Istanbul 2019 is open! Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz Track 8 hours of classes 3 nights of amazing parties at great venues. Competitions of Open and Advanced Mix and Match and Strictly Divisions, 30 Second Showcase and Solo Jazz. Don't miss this crazy event!
Teachers: Rico Lim & Chloe Hong (Korea)
5/3/2019
City: Grenoble, France
Dances: Blues
A full immersion weekend dedicated to the Blues dance and the Blues live music, with couple and solo classes, in the French Alps capital!
5/3/2019
City: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Dances: Fusion
Teachers: Andrew Smith, Isabelle Mugai, Agnieszka Burza, Becky Norris
5/3/2019
City: Dresden, Germany
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Lets slide and jam on the perfect wooden floor at the of Börse Ballroom in Coswig by Dresden. Sweeten & refresh your repertoire, meet great dancers and Lindy Hoppers from all over Europe.
Teachers: Nils Andren & Bianca Locatelli (SWE), Jamin Jackson (USA) & Ariadna Beltran (CAT), Anders Sihlberg & Mimmi Gunnarsson (SWE), Alina Sokulska & Fedor Nedotko (RUS).
Bands: Heart of Dixie, Appen Dixie
5/2/2019
City: Porto, Portugal
Dances: Fusion
Community based Blues exchange in the beautiful city of Porto.
Bands: TJ Jazz, Rhythm & Booze, Smokestackers
5/10/2019
City: Nashville, USA
Dances: Blues
Last year's nerdiest blues weekend returns with a new date, an extra day of instruction, nightly musical acts focused on different blues genres, and more content for you to geek over. Be on the look out for updates in the coming months.
5/10/2019
City: Montreal, Canada
Dances: Fusion
This year, we proudly bring you
5/3/2019
City: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Dances: Fusion
Teachers: Andrew Smith, Isabelle Mugai, Agnieszka Burza, Becky Norris
5/17/2019
City: Sherbrooke, Canada
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Boogie Woogie, West Coast
The Canadian Swing Championships is an annual weekend of mayhem for all types of Swing dance. 4 days of incredible competitions, workshops with international dancers and teachers, live bands and more!
5/16/2019
City: Charleston , USA
Dances: Lindy
Charleston Lindy Exchange is a 4 day event started with a potluck picnic Thursday afternoon with dancing and dancing Friday through Sunday. Friday through Sunday will consist of dances at several locations with a late night for Friday and Saturday. There will be a blues room at each late night.
Bands: Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five
5/17/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Lindy
Registration opens January 3rd
5/17/2019
City: Sherbrooke, Canada
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Boogie Woogie, West Coast
The Canadian Swing Championships is an annual weekend of mayhem for all types of Swing dance. 4 days of incredible competitions, workshops with international dancers and teachers, live bands and more!
5/24/2019
City: Zurich, Switzerland
Dances: Blues
Blossom Blues is back next year! Save the date: May 24th-26th, 2019 in Zurich, Switzerland!
5/24/2019
City: Washington, DC, USA
Dances: Blues
Some warm, toasty, delicious information for you, dance friends! Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2019 has a finalized date. Mark your calendars for May 24-27, 2019, for the sizzling, soulful event you know and love.
5/24/2019
City: New York City, USA
Dances: Lindy
MAY 24-26, 2019 – NEW YORK CITY
5/24/2019
City: Richmond, VA, USA
Dances: Lindy
The Richmond Lindy Exchange - RLX is back at it again! Join us in Richmond, VA this Memorial Day Weekend for our fifth annual lindy exchange!
5/24/2019
City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dances: Lindy
Join us in celebrating Frankie 105 in the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro! Two days of dance classes and three days of parties, caipirinhas, sunshine and more! The perfect excuse to make your trip to Brazil come true.
Teachers: Nils Nygård, Maja Hellsten
5/30/2019
City: Stockholm, Sweden
Dances: Blues
A warm WELCOME to the annual Stockholm Blues Fest! This year is the 10th jubilee! We’re looking forward to see both old and new friends joining us for this celebration!
5/24/2019
City: Washington, DC, USA
Dances: Blues
Some warm, toasty, delicious information for you, dance friends! Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2019 has a finalized date. Mark your calendars for May 24-27, 2019, for the sizzling, soulful event you know and love.
5/30/2019
City: Stockholm, Sweden
Dances: Blues
A warm WELCOME to the annual Stockholm Blues Fest! This year is the 10th jubilee! We’re looking forward to see both old and new friends joining us for this celebration!
6/13/2019
City: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Dances: Balboa
The 2019 All Balboa Weekend will take place at the Holiday Inn on Rockside Road in Independence, Ohio from the early evening of Thursday, June 13th until very, very late on Sunday, June 16th. Some may even call that Monday morning. ;) Competitions: American Classic Balboa Championships (ACBC), Mix & Match, Pro-Am, Intergalactic Balboa Championship.
Teachers: Sylvia Sykes, Marty Lau, Andreas Olsson, Olga Marina, Mickey Fortenasce, Kelly Arsenault
Bands: Michael Gamble and the Rhythm Serenaders Orchestra
6/14/2019
City: Mariposa, CA, USA
Dances: Fusion
The Dance Thing at the Lodge is a summertime fusion weekend just outside of Mariposa, California. Spend your days relaxing in nature and participating in workshops -- or even running your own! At night, you’ll be dancing to your favorite live and DJ’d music until the wee hours of the morning.
6/14/2019
City: Brno, Czech Republic
Dances: Blues
Hey guys, we are organizing a new event in Brno. It combines a slow swing & blues.
6/20/2019
City: Denver, CO, USA
Dances: Blues
Save the date for Mile High Blues 2019
6/21/2019
City: Detroit, USA
Dances: Lindy
The Summer Ambi Swing Showdown is back for its fourth year with music, dancing, classes, and the Jo & Jo competition! Mark your calendar now, and prepare to get SASSy!
6/28/2019
City: Moscow, Russia
Dances: Blues
The Summer is closer than it seems and we are welcoming you to the 1st Moscow Blues Exchange! See Moscow in its best mood, weather and find out how warm is the blues scene here!
7/5/2019
City: Cargese, France
Dances: Balboa, Solo Jazz
SWING festival with Balboa & Jazz roots.
7/5/2019
City: Cargese, France
Dances: Balboa, Solo Jazz
SWING festival with Balboa & Jazz roots.
7/12/2019
City: Albany, NY, USA
Dances: Fusion
Music. Dancing. Food. Swimming. Shenanigans. Albany.
7/12/2019
City: Oakland, USA
Dances: Fusion
The original micro weekend is back for its 4th year and better than ever!
7/12/2019
City: Durham, USA
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
More details will be available soon
Bands: Mint Julep Jazz Band
7/18/2019
City: Hamburg, Germany
Dances: Balboa
Right in the heart of the city of Franzbrötchen, the famous red mile, a legendary fish market (Sundays 5am-9.30am) you will find a growing and alive Balboa scene! Of course, the town has a lot more to give and see! When you come to visit and dance at the end of July, you'll be quite surely welcomed by sunny weather. We will offer you a weekend with Parties and some activities, and additionally/optionally some fun Balboa classes with teachers from abroad.
Teachers: Javier Izquierdo & Lucía Galiana (VLC, Spain), 2nd teacher couple tba
Bands: several bands, tba
7/19/2019
City: toulouse, France
Dances: Fusion
3 dancing nights until sunset, outdoors in the nicest places of Toulouse (south of france), city tour
7/26/2019
City: Boston, MA, USA
Dances: Blues
Sweet Molasses Blues returns to Boston July 26-28 2019!
8/1/2019
City: Huntsville, USA
Dances: Balboa
THE CALL HAS BEEN SOUNDED! LET THE COUNTDOWN SEQUENCE COMMENCE.....
8/1/2019
City: Cincinnati, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Shag
Join us for our fouth annual swing dance exchange Aug 1-4 in Cincinnati OH. Four days of dancing in beautiful venues throughout Cincinnati. Awesome bands and DJs will keep you dancing all weekend. We can't wait to dance with you!
Bands: Visit website for details.
8/2/2019
City: Portland, USA
Dances: Fusion
Welcome to the first annual Summer Mixtape fusion weekend!
8/16/2019
City: Vilnius, Lithuania
Dances: Blues
Live music, classes, full accommodation and meals, Competitions - all of this in the middle of beautiful Lithuanian forest on the crystal clean lake shore! More info TBA
Teachers: Bernard Cavasa and Anne-Helene Carvasa, Nicolas Naman and Alina Vysotskaya, Alina Sokulska, more TBA
Bands: Hot Engines Band, A.Belkin Band, Christine & The Blue Drags
8/15/2019
City: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Dances: Blues
15th Annual Dirt Cheap Blues Exchange in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA. August 15-18, 2019 - Not Just an Exchange, It Is A Bluesin' Vacation!
8/23/2019
City: St. Louis, MO, USA
Dances: Blues
Prepare to Throwdown next August as St. Louis hosts one of the biggest blues competition weekends ever!!
8/30/2019
City: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Camp Hollywood is one of the largest and longest running swing dance camps in the world. Now in its 22nd year, we're proud to offer the finest selection of international dance instructors, live music and competitors which provide a fun-filled long weekend with something for everyone!
8/30/2019
City: Piotrowice Nyskie, Poland
Dances: Fusion
THE FESTIVAL: 30th August - 1th September 2019
8/30/2019
City: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Camp Hollywood is one of the largest and longest running swing dance camps in the world. Now in its 22nd year, we're proud to offer the finest selection of international dance instructors, live music and competitors which provide a fun-filled long weekend with something for everyone!
8/30/2019
City: Piotrowice Nyskie, Poland
Dances: Fusion
THE FESTIVAL: 30th August - 1th September 2019
8/30/2019
City: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Camp Hollywood is one of the largest and longest running swing dance camps in the world. Now in its 22nd year, we're proud to offer the finest selection of international dance instructors, live music and competitors which provide a fun-filled long weekend with something for everyone!
9/19/2019
City: Minneapolis, USA
Dances: Blues
The coziest year yet...North Star Blues is the friendliest blues dance exchange in the U.S.
10/11/2019
City: Nashville, TN, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa
Mark your calendars for year two of Rhythm Is Our Business, a workshop weekend just outside of Nashville, TN! Featuring two nights of live music, two full days of classes, world-class instructors, bamboo floors, 9 tons of air conditioning, and more - stay tuned on facebook and on our page to follow along!
10/18/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Blues Muse is a follower creativity and leader receptivity focused dance weekend!
10/25/2019
City: North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
Join us at a luxury hotel on the sea shore for a weekend of social dancing, live music, workshops and teacher training!
Teachers: Damon Stone, Kelsy Stone, Vicci Moore, Adamo Ciarallo
Bands: TBC
10/25/2019
City: Lancaster, PA, USA
Dances: Lindy
4th Annual Event with 8 hours of classes and 3 dances!
Teachers: Annabel & Michael Quisao; TBD
Bands: TBD
11/7/2019
City: Charleston, USA
Dances: Blues
Join us as we celebrate 10 magical years of Blues in beautiful Charleston, SC, the home of Holy City Blues!
11/21/2019
City: Austin, TX, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Shag
We are Roaring into Our 20's! with this year's Austin Lindy Exchange. Come Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with amazing bands and non-stop dancing. This ALX is gonna be BIG!
11/22/2019
City: Pittsburgh, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa
PittStop is different from many other events in that it is solely focused on social dancing. No classes and no competitions, just dancing for the joy of it! This will be our 19th successful year and we can hardly wait until November!
Bands: Gordon Webster, The Boilermaker Jazz Band, Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Five
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