October, 2018
5thBlues n Soul VI
OrlandoFusion
Exchange
Blues n Soul VI
10/5/2018
City: Orlando, USA
Dances: Fusion
Blues n Soul VI is going to be a dance experience in artistic expression. Focusing on Soul, Blues, Modern, Funk, and music to get you grooving on the dance floor. Feel the connection all around you from the dancers, musicians, djs, artists, photographers, painters, and whatever other craziness we can come up with.
Bands: The Beautiful Bobby Blackmon and the B 3 Band
5thFootloose Swing Fest
AlicanteLindy, Balboa, Shag
Workshop
Footloose Swing Fest
10/5/2018
City: Alicante, Spain
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Shag
Join us for a weekend packed with classes lead by marvellous teachers, joyful parties, live music, tasters and many more! A bal, shag and lindy fest in the warm city of Alicante. There will be fun activities for those who would love to get to know Spanish culture and time to relax and socialise on the stunning beaches of Costa Blanca in Alicante. Stay tuned! Fun competitions, city tour, live music, relaxation zone and unforgettable atmosphere. Don't miss it!
Teachers: Aurelian Darbellay and Maria Ferrer, Emelie DecaVita and Rebecka DecaVita , Jon Kay and Cris Adan, Pol Prats and Sara Planas, The DecaVitas - Charlie DecaVita and Rebecka DecaVita
Bands: Old Dixieland Band
The Jump Club
5thSeattle Fusion Festival
SeattleFusion
Workshop
Seattle Fusion Festival
10/5/2018
City: Seattle, USA
Dances: Fusion
Save the date!
Seattle Fusion Festival 2018 is coming back October 5-7, 2018 and we’re excited to bring dance fever to Club Sur. Join us in Seattle, WA for two rooms of social dancing, fun themes, contests, workshops, friendship, and all the flavors of fusion you love!
💎🎆🎇🎆💎
Things to look forward to at SFF 2018:
Challenging workshops with international instructors
Super fun contests and awesome prizes
Themes (Hooray!)
Merch
Late night dances
Top Tier DJs
Dance Unicorns
And MORE
Venue
Club Sur
2901 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA
Registration opens May 10 for Early Bird All Access (*limited qty*).
Register here: http://seattlefusionfestival.com/sff-2018-home
The ever-elusive Dance only passes will open later, stay tuned. Prices go up as we sell out of passes, so get yours early!!
All Access includes:
-Workshops
-Dances
-Saturday night buffet
-Friendship, community, high fives, etc
Dance only passes will be available online at a later date.
Individual night passes can be purchased at the door.
Want to be part of the action??
We'll be considering Teachers and DJs for this year in the next few weeks. Know someone awesome who should be there? send them a link to our application!
DJ App: https://goo.gl/forms/nFPq6MeAoNisj83A3
Instructor: https://goo.gl/forms/Ot2iqyFCOHCxqJlP2
Volunteer: Stay tuned
Just want to dance/hangout/stretch yourself?
Register here: http://seattlefusionfestival.com/sff-2018-home
Stay up to date on here, our Page (Seattle Fusion Festival), group (Seattle Fusion Festival), or at seattlefusionfestival.com
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
5thSecond City Swingout
Chicago, ILLindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Second City Swingout
10/5/2018
City: Chicago, IL, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Second City Swingout is a brand spankin' new vintage jazz workshop weekend in the city of Chicago! We're not limiting our awesome to any one vintage jazz dance style, so there will be a hearty mix. We're bringing in some world-class instructors for the main tracked workshops, and we're growing a list of add-ons taught by local dancers in a number of other dance styles to fill out the weekend!
Teachers: Naomi Uyama & Peter Strom
Mia Halloran & Andy Reid
Bands: Jake Sanders Septet, Quintet, and Trio
6thTinkerBal
BostonBalboa
Workshop
TinkerBal
10/6/2018
City: Boston, USA
Dances: Balboa
TinkerBal is a small-group workshop designed to support personalized learning, for Balboa dancers, by Balboa dancers. Enrollment will be capped to keep group sizes small, and participants will work closely with both instructors and fellow students in each session. This weekend is a chance to really delve into the details of your Balboa, to work on the topics you need most, and to collaborate with others equally passionate about this amazing dance.
Teachers: Jennifer Barnett, Laura Keat, Jeremy Otth, Annabel Quisao, Bobby White
12thMenagerie: Uncaged
Atlanta, GAFusion
Workshop
Menagerie: Uncaged
10/12/2018
City: Atlanta, GA, USA
Dances: Fusion
Menagerie presents Uncaged, a full weekend of Fusion classes and dancing in Atlanta, GA!
Featuring two tracks of classes from world class instructors! Classes will draw on influences from Tango to Zouk to Blues, from martial arts to contact improv to yoga, emphasizing creativity, connection, and communication.
Evenings will feature two rooms of dancing with live music from JANXX on Saturday night, and DJs from all over the country: A'lan Abruzzo, Kathleen Evans, Emily Webb, Ruby Red, Kyle Killough, Vanessa Yxcea Corpuz, Elizabeth Coke, Pierce Collins, Callie Gieck, and more!
Teachers: Emily Webb, Ruby Red, Jamie-Lynn Figure, Vanessa Yxcea Corpuz, K. Lani, Audrie Byrne, Jessica Katlyn Chipukaizer, and more!
12thRound Midnight Blue Dance Festival
AthensBlues
Workshop
Round Midnight Blue Dance Festival
10/12/2018
City: Athens, Greece
Dances: Blues
We welcome you to the beautiful city of Athens for our first international Blues Dance Festival!
Join us in October for an unforgettable Blues experience:
- 7 hours of Inspiring Classes
- 3 Parties in Astounding Venues
- Amazing Music by international and local bands & Djs
Teachers: Fabien Vrillon,Lisa Clarke,Adamo Ciarallo,Vicci Moore
Bands: Stefano Ronchi,Storyville Ragtimers
12thThe Rigamarole
LondonBalboa
Workshop
The Rigamarole
10/12/2018
City: London, United Kingdom
Dances: Balboa
The Rigamarole Balboa Weekend returns for three nights of social dancing and two days of workshops with world class teachers.
Teachers: Andreas and Olga
Adam and Sanna
Sasha and Yulia
Bands: The Andreas Hofschneider Quartet
19thBlues Muse 2018
PhiladelphiaBlues
Workshop
Blues Muse 2018
10/19/2018
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Blues Muse is one of the longest-running and most well-respected Blues Dance workshops in the world. It focuses strongly on the roles of leaders and followers in the dance, ranging from clear, technical communication to solo-movement expression within partnership. It's a place for followers to explore their voices, and for leaders to explore how and when to be receptive. If you're interested in inspiration, partnership, and connection, then join us for our 11th year at Blues Muse.
In our eleventh edition of Blues Muse, we plan to reinvest and refocus on our goals of connection and expression. Stay tuned for many exciting announcements!
Teachers: TBD
Bands: TBD
19thJammin' on the James
RichmondLindy, Balboa, Shag
Workshop
Jammin' on the James
10/19/2018
City: Richmond, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Shag
Top of the line instructors, bands, and dancing--Jammin' on the James is known for big ideas and a small, intimate vibe. This October we're back in Richmond, VA for our 16th year with new surprises and the high quality instruction, music, and dancing you've come to expect.
19thRocky Mountain Balboa Blowout
DenverBalboa
Workshop
Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout
10/19/2018
City: Denver, USA
Dances: Balboa
5 class levels, workshops in Balboa (pure bal, slow bal, dean's shim sham, etc.), live music on Fri/Sat nights, late night dances, cocktail hours, contests: socials & strictlies; hotel venue
Teachers: Sylvia • Nick • Olga • Andreas • Kate • David • Laura • Jeremy • Kelly • Mickey
Bands: Greg Ruby All-Stars
26th505 Blues Dance: Brenda Russell Training & Playing - Blues, Jazz Workshop
AlbuquerqueBlues, Solo Jazz
Workshop
505 Blues Dance: Brenda Russell Training & Playing - Blues, Jazz Workshop
10/26/2018
City: Albuquerque, USA
Dances: Blues, Solo Jazz
We have a special workshop for you that you definitely want to be there for!
Featuring international instructor Brenda Russell ~!!!!
Friday (2hrs Workshop & Social Dance)
Not Your Grandma's Waltz (7-9pm)
One Step is one of the oldest known Blues Dances. Waltz is also a One Step Dance and is a cultural social dance all over the world. Many Blues songs are 6/8 or 3/4 time. Brenda will share various ways to move to Blues Waltz and 6/8 rhythms for magical blues dances.
Followed by dancing to live music (9pm till midnight)
Saturday (6 hrs Workshops & Social Dance)
Warm-up and Check-in( 10:00-10:30)
I Strut My Stuff (75 min) (10:30-11:45am)
One-Step is one of the earliest American social dances. Because of the fixed rhythm, body movement and maneuvering come to the forefront in distinguishing one style from another. We will explore many of the dynamics of One-Step dancing as well as various types of One Step such as Strut, Trot, Peabody, etc, as they connect to different types of music.
(15 min break) (11:45-12:00pm)
Giving It To You Straight (75 min) (12:00-1:15pm)
Early American Blues was commonly done in a binary or straight Blues style. When the music is subdivided by two the transitions of axis change and expressions of rhythm are small and efficient. Learn the fundamentals and tricks of dancing to Binary Blues from the Delta to Sweet Home Chicago.
Lunch (60 min) (1:15-2:45pm)
Cakewalk Into Town (75 min) (2:45-4:00 pm)
There was One-Step and it was good. There was a Two-Step and it was also good. Learn the roots of the American social dances that are the foundation for Blues, Swing and most popular American social dances. Savoy Walks/Swing Walks (commonly danced at the Savoy Ballroom) come forth from these original American dances, as well as many styles of Ballroom Blues.
(15 min break) (4:00-4:15pm)
That's Swingin' (75 min) (4:15-5:30pm)
Swung beats refer to a subdivision of three, or a triplet rhythm, as opposed to the Binary rhythms explored earlier. So now we have Ternary rhythms adding a wave to our Blues. We will explore 7 types of spinal movements that can be used to express Ternary Blues music.
Q&A/ Practice (30 min) (5:30-6:00pm)
Dinner Break (3 hrs) (6:00-9:00pm)
Evening Dance (9:00pm-Midnight)
Sunday (6 hrs Workshops & Social Dance)
Love that Afro Beat (10:30-12:00)
Find out what St. Louis Blues, Hound Dog, and Baby Scratch My Back have in common, and how to move into a four-beat basic structure of Two-Step dancing. Brenda will cover a simple survival kit for Afro-Latin Blues, and how to sink deep into the groove, as opposed to floating on top of the metronome. We will also explore the body movements derived from African, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latin dance.
(15min break) (12-12:15pm)
Digging Deeper (90 min) (12:15-1:45pm)
We will continue with One Step and Two Step Dances building layers of technique for added grace and efficiency, fun maneuvers, distinctive aesthetics for dances such as Strut, Trot, Grind, and Jazz movement for musical expression.
Lunch (75 min) (1:45-3:00pm)
Jook! (90 min) (3:00-4:30pm)
Coming back into the stationary dances of Binary and Ternary Blues to get you movin' and groovin', adding syncopations that will take you to that special place of continuous and effortless mechanics, as well as partner dynamics for maneuvering in tight spaces.
Practice/Q&A (90 min) (4:30-6:00pm)
Dinner and DJ'd Dance (8-11pm)
Teachers: Brenda Russell's bio:
As a movement educator and dance instructor Brenda spends her time advocating for movement based lifestyle and sensual living.
Brenda is currently documenting the body of work she has developed over the past two decades participating in cultural dances from African, Afro-Latin, African-American, and contemporary American cultures.
Brenda’s early dance training included about 30 dance styles. She has also studied historic music, dance, and social culture.
Brenda is a Qi Gong Instructor, Franklin Method Educator, and Hiking Guide. Brenda has been interested in and studying health, wellness, and mind-body from her earliest memories in the home, dedicating herself to improve nutrition, as well as maintain a functional and pain-free body.
Brenda continues to study and train with educators, historians, and practitioners, always striving to increase her understanding and ability. She currently studies under Eric Franklin, Katy Bowman, Zhenzan Dao, and Nii Ardey Allotey.
Bands: Friday Night:
The Julian Dossett Trio
Saturday Night: Joe Daddy & The Blues Guild
26thAtlanta Varsity Showdown
Atlanta, GALindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Atlanta Varsity Showdown
10/26/2018
City: Atlanta, GA, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Atlanta Varsity Showdown is a Lindy Hop workshop and competition weekend that occurs during Halloween weekend. Come dance and dress as spooky or fancy as you like as you learn, rejoice in the dance community, and throw down with competitions.
Atlanta Varsity Showdown also teaches Balboa and Solo Jazz.
Teachers: Adam Brozowski & Laura Keat, Dan Repsch & Jenny Sowden, Samuel Coleman, Rachel Pitner
Bands: The Waller Creek Vipers
26thCats Corner: Lindy, Blues & Balboa Exchange
MontréalBlues, Lindy, Balboa
Exchange
November, 2018
1stNevermore Jazz Ball
Saint Louis, MOLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Nevermore Jazz Ball
11/1/2018
City: Saint Louis, MO, USA
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Nevermore Jazz Ball is a one-of-a-kind celebration of dancing, music, and the ways they bring us together, whether it's in the street, the dance floor, or the neighborhood bar. As much a love letter to St. Louis and its people as to swing dancing and jazz music, Nevermore shines a spotlight on what makes our home city so special. We invite you!
Teachers: Dee Daniels Locke,Laura Keat,Adam Brozowski,Joshua Mclean
Bands: The Arcadia Dance Orchestra,Miss Jubilee,Michael Gamble and the Rhythm Serenaders,Jonathan Doyle,Emily Asher
3rdElm City Exchange
New HavenFusion
Exchange
Elm City Exchange
11/3/2018
City: New Haven, USA
Dances: Fusion
Hosted by Yale Swing Blues Fusion (YSBF) - our annual swing/blues/fusion exchange!
8thHoly City Blues IX
Charleston, SCBlues
Exchange
Holy City Blues IX
11/8/2018
City: Charleston, SC, USA
Dances: Blues
Join us in charming Charleston, South Carolina, Nov 8-11, 2018 and share in our love for the great American music and dance tradition: The Blues!
9thDJ Experiment
PhiladelphiaFusion
Workshop
DJ Experiment
11/9/2018
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Fusion
DJ Experiment was created as a safe space for DJs to experiment with new music, for dancers to express dance in new ways, and for musicians to push their boundaries. We started to experiment in March of 2010.
DJ Experiment continues to push the boundaries of "danceable" music and the range of styles employed. In addition, DJX has become a starting place for music lovers hoping to become DJs with encouragement from our growing community and advice from our established local DJs.
Teachers: Greg Avakian & Laurie Zimmerman, Emilio Estevez
Bands: Janxx
9thFog City Stomp
San FranciscoLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Fog City Stomp
11/9/2018
City: San Francisco, USA
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
The biggest crossover event of Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz in America! Four levels of Lindy Hop classes, a full schedule of solo jazz classes, and parties with world class musicians every night, including Jonathan Stout, Jen Hodge, and Clint Baker!
Teachers: Laura Keat and Jeremy Otth, Anaïs Sékiné and Aleix Prats Ferrer, Felix Berghäll, LaTasha “Tasha” Barnes
Bands: Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five feat. Hilary Alexander, Clint Baker’s Golden Gate Swing Band, the Jen Hodge All Stars
9thMoonshine Lindy & Blues Festival
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomFusion
Workshop
Moonshine Lindy & Blues Festival
11/9/2018
City: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Dances: Fusion
Register here: https://www.moonshinevintagefestivals.com/lindyandbluesregistrations
Please join us for the 3rd annual Moonshine Lindy & Blues Festival in the stunning Scottish countryside!
Core tracks: Lindy Hop, Blues & Solo Jazz
Teachers confirmed:
Gaby Cook (USA) & Adam Brozowski (USA)
Jenny Sowden (USA) & Daniel Repsch (USA)
Joshua McLean (USA)
As well as core classes, we'll have our usual line up of traditional taster classes in Lindy, Blues & Jazz concepts in addition to an eclectic mix of other styles on offer with a selection of UK-based teachers TBA.
This unique residential takes place all on-site at the beautiful vintage spa hotel, Peebles Hydro, which boasts a heated pool, sauna, steam room & jacuzzi. There's also lots of exploring to do in and around the village of Peebles including hill walks, castles & more. We're looking forward to welcoming you!
Please see our website for further details: www.moonshinevintagefestivals.com
Teachers: Jenny Sowden and Daniel Repsch
Bands: yes
9thSignifyin' Blues 2018
LOS ANGELESBlues
Workshop
Signifyin' Blues 2018
11/9/2018
City: LOS ANGELES, USA
Dances: Blues
Honoring the Origins of Blues
Teachers: Damon & Kelsy Stone, Laney Barhaugh, Kenneth Shipp, Heidi Fite, Whitton Frank, & More.
Bands: Barbara Morrison, Missy Andersen, Brother Yusef, Weapon of Choice, Blaux Bros, & many more!
10th1st Annual Japan Blues Practice & Party
NagoyaBlues
House Party
1st Annual Japan Blues Practice & Party
11/10/2018
City: Nagoya, Japan
Dances: Blues
Blues dancers in Japan from different cities decided to gather for 1 weekend of Blues at practice studios (and possibly Karaoke rooms as well!) Details are still being decided but the date appears decided.
10thNagoya Blues Weekend
NagoyaBlues
House Party
Nagoya Blues Weekend
11/10/2018
City: Nagoya, Japan
Dances: Blues
Blues dancers in Japan from different cities decided to gather for 1 weekend of Blues at practice studios (and possibly Karaoke rooms as well!)
15thAustin Lindy Exchange
AustinLindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Exchange
Austin Lindy Exchange
11/15/2018
City: Austin, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
It's bigger and better! Join us for a nonstop weekend of dancing and making friends in Austin.
Bands: Jonathan Stout Orchestra, Jonathan Stout and His Campus Five feat. Hilary Alexander, Michael Gamble and the Rhythm Serenaders, Jonathan Doyle Swingtet, Hal Smith's Swing Central, Devan Jones and the Uptown Stomp, Waller Creek Vipers
16thBlues MOON
ToursBlues
Workshop
Blues MOON
11/16/2018
City: Tours, France
Dances: Blues
The very first edition of "Blues Moon" Festival will take place in Tours (FR) in November. We invite you in Tours, Loire Valley (Unesco listed) to join a full Blues dance week-end with 3 parties and 5 hours of classes per level with 2 teachers couples :
Elise & Rija (Paris)
Aurélia & Jay (Tours/Toulouse)
From 8pm to 4am on Friday and Saturday, come to enjoy a cosmic atmosphere with live music and great DJ sets. On Sunday we plan a goodbye party from 6pm to 10pm.
Teachers: Aurelia & Jay
Elise & Rija
16thEuropean Micro Fantasia
CoppenhageenFusion
Workshop
European Micro Fantasia
11/16/2018
City: Coppenhageen, Denmark
Dances: Fusion
This event is the first european event dedicated to micro dancing! It will be a weekend full of classes, dancing and connexions!
Teachers: Telind Bench, Hazel Crimmins, Tristan Brightman
16thHepcats' Fever - International Lindy Hop Festival
São PauloLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Hepcats' Fever - International Lindy Hop Festival
11/16/2018
City: São Paulo, Brazil
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
The fourth edition of The Festival will be more Fever than ever. It will be 3 nights of dancing parties, all of then with live bands playing. Also there will be 6 hours of classes in 2 days (3 hours each day for each level). Come to discover the amazing nightlife in São Paulo and make this edition awesome and more Fever than ever!
Teachers: Mikey Pedroza, Nikki Marvin, Felix Berghäll, Katja Završnik, Adam Brozowski
16thKorea Balboa Weekend
SeoulBalboa
Workshop
Korea Balboa Weekend
11/16/2018
City: Seoul, Korea South
Dances: Balboa
Korea Balboa Weekend is most biggest and oldest classic balboa event in Asia.
Teachers: Nick Williams, Kate Hedin, Jacob Wigger, Valerie Salstrom
16thMiniVan 2018: A Vancouver Micro Odessey
VancouverFusion
Workshop
MiniVan 2018: A Vancouver Micro Odessey
11/16/2018
City: Vancouver, Canada
Dances: Fusion
Vancouver's yearly Micro Fusion weekend is back for a second year, with more events, more classes, and more teeny tiny dances. We're thrilled to be inviting renowned California fusion dancer Jeannie Lin, as well as Seattle's Lessa Lamb, to teach along with local Karen Lani. Join us for a full weekend of workshops and dances, and explore the magical world of micro.
2 days of workshops!
Fri night dance at Bearcat Blues!
Sat night houseparty!
Sun night dance at Coalescence!
Teachers: Jeannie Lin, Lessa Lamb, Karen Lani
16thNorth meets South
StockholmBlues
Workshop
North meets South
11/16/2018
City: Stockholm, Sweden
Dances: Blues
Welcome to our weekend workshop North meets South on the 16:th to 18:th of November! This is a new concept where we invite teachers from different blues scenes in Sweden – because they inspire us and because we want to create stronger connections between our various Swedish scenes.
From Gothenburg, Sandra and Niclas will challenge and inspire us. From Umeå, Sweden’s northernmost blues teacher couple, Nina and Tobias are probably familiar to many of you. Together they will bring you on a journey all the way from southern latin blues rhythms to northern Chicago shuffles.
Teachers: Sandra and Niclas
Nina and Tobias
Bands: Jenny Almsenius and Martin Abrahamsson
16thPittStop Lindy Hop
PittsburghBlues, Lindy
Exchange
PittStop Lindy Hop
11/16/2018
City: Pittsburgh, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy
Social dance all weekend, no comps or classes to interfere with the pure joy of dancing! Live swing bands in the afternoons and evenings and live blues for the late night!
16thSara Franklin
PittsburghLindy
Exchange
Sara Franklin
11/16/2018
City: Pittsburgh, USA
Dances: Lindy
PittStop is a dance weekend that specializes in Lindy Hop, which is one of the original styles of swing dance. We strive to put on a great weekend and our priority is to have excellent live music with our favorite swing bands that are making music today. PittStop has been held annually since 2001 and every year hundreds of people travel from many states and several countries to join the hundreds more local dancers to enjoy this event.
Bands: Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five
Miss Freddye's Blues Band
Gordon Webster (Nine Piece Band)
The Boilermaker Jazz Band
23rdBlues in the Hudd
HuddersfieldBlues
Workshop
Blues in the Hudd
11/23/2018
City: Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
Returning for it 3rd year!
One of only 2 all blues events in the UK this year!
Awesome classes, brilliant bands, ace DJs, great venues & lovely people!
Europe's only switch & match comp, affordable pricing, 10+ hours of classes plus 2 taster classes!
Teachers: Ruth & Mike, Leigh & Daire
Bands: The David Broad Band, The Niffi Osiyemi Trio, Paolo Fuschi
30thBluesy Christmas 2018
RennesFusion
Workshop
Bluesy Christmas 2018
11/30/2018
City: Rennes, France
Dances: Fusion
It's never too early for Christmas! The second edition of the workshop in Rennes (France) with 4 hours of classes for 3 levels.
Teachers: Alex Pierre & Marion Boudeville (Rennes), Arnaud Romien & Mélodie Romien Cadot (Tours)
30thSnowBound Blues
Rochester, NYBlues
Workshop
SnowBound Blues
11/30/2018
City: Rochester, NY, USA
Dances: Blues
7th and final year with two full days of classes and three nights of live music parties.
Teachers: Julie Brown, Mike and Dan Legenthal, Grey Ruffin and Nathaniel Abrea, Joy Arico, Finn and more. Guest lectures with Doug Curry and Brother Yusef.
Bands: Brother Yusef. Gordon Webster Blues Band featuring Brianna Thomas
30thWindy City Fusion Workshop
Chicago, ILFusion
Workshop
Windy City Fusion Workshop
11/30/2018
City: Chicago, IL, USA
Dances: Fusion
Windy City Fusion in Chicago, IL will be hosting our first ever Fusion Dance Workshop November 30 - December 2, 2018 featuring 8 hours of instruction, along with 10 hours of DJed open dance, four hours of practica time, and an open discussion of dance etiquette, all focused on letting you improve your fusion dance game.
Teachers: Flouer Evelyn
December, 2018
7thJingle Bal
CincinnatiBalboa
Workshop
Jingle Bal
12/7/2018
City: Cincinnati, USA
Dances: Balboa
Come-Around to the Queen City for Jingle Bal! Featuring UN-BELIEVA-BAL instructors, LIVE MUSIC, and Incre-di-bal DJs to inspire you to get your shuffle on.
Teachers: Joe & Kadie Pangburn
Corey & Susan Manke
TBD
Bands: TBD
14thWinter Wonderland Blues
NurembergBlues
Workshop
Winter Wonderland Blues
12/14/2018
City: Nuremberg, Germany
Dances: Blues
Enjoy an amazing, festive Blues dance event with Jenny Sowden, Annette Kühnle and Hamed Jenabi. High level of classes, German christmas markets and a Saturday christmas dinner give you the opportunity to celebrate this lovely season with your blues dance friends.
2 tracks (Intermediate and Advanced) 3 parties with live music and lots of mulled wine and bisquits.
Teachers: Jenny Sowden, Annette Kühnle, Hamed Jenabi
Bands: tba
28thWhen Tango'es Lindy
BernLindy, Tango
Workshop
When Tango'es Lindy
12/28/2018
City: Bern, Switzerland
Dances: Lindy, Tango
Hello beautiful dancers out there!
Do you have any plans for the end of december? If not - Join us in Bern!!
This will be an extraordinary event with a special combination of Lindy hop and Tango, something you can't miss!
We have an amazing organisation team and a great teacher lineup waiting for you in Bern.
You will be able to hear the tango and lindy music play down the streets of Bern as we dance our way through the cold
It will be a small cozy event filled with the joy of dance and friendship
Come with your friends or make new ones!
For more information and registration, please check out our linked website!
Hope to see you all there!!
January, 2019
11thCrazy Blues 2019
Montecatini TermeBlues
Workshop
Crazy Blues 2019
1/11/2019
City: Montecatini Terme, Italy
Dances: Blues
A full immersion weekend dedicated to the Blues dance and the Blues live music in a "All inclusive" formula (accommodation + classes + parties).
The festival is located in the middle of beautiful, charming Tuscany in Italy, and more precisely in Montecatini Terme, a suburb of Pistoia famous for its thermal water and the Liberty style.
Teachers: Ruth & Mike (USA); Ilaria & Nick (UK); Leanna Peled Rozen (Germany)
Bands: Stefano Ronchi, Bob Jay & the Blues Band; more has to be added
18thBrickyard Blues 2019
Atlanta, GABlues
Workshop
Brickyard Blues 2019
1/18/2019
City: Atlanta, GA, USA
Dances: Blues
Blues dancers from 17 states streamed into Atlanta during March 2018 for Brickyard Blues. For our inaugural year, we went big with live music in classes, three nights of live blues music, two days of classes, multiple historic venues, and fantastic instructors from across the US.
For 2019 we will be adding more class tracks while keeping our commitment to awesome live music, world class instructors, and great venues.
Join us as we build an already great event into something epic.
Bands: Atlanta blues bands that tour nationally and internationally
18thCalifornia Balboa Classic 2019
Newport Beach, CABalboa
Workshop
California Balboa Classic 2019
1/18/2019
City: Newport Beach, CA, USA
Dances: Balboa
Now in beautiful Newport Beach, California, just minutes from the site of the original Rendezvous Ballroom--the birthplace of Balboa!
Three amazing nights of dancing to live music lead by Jonathan Stout and late nights DJed by a crack staff of national DJs. New, larger ballroom!
Three days of workshops with world-class and champion instructors. Even more classes in 2019!
Competitions featuring the world's top Balboa dancers!
Come dance in the birthplace of Balboa!
Teachers: Shani Brown, Mickey Fortanasce, Mia Halloran, Kate Hedin, Laura Keat, Jeremy Otth, David Rehm, Sylvia Sykes, Bobby White, Nick Williams, more TBD
18thKind of a Big Deal Weekend
BostonLindy
Workshop
Kind of a Big Deal Weekend
1/18/2019
City: Boston, USA
Dances: Lindy
Lindy Hop workshop and competition weekend which asks the question: Are you Kind of a Big Deal? If so, you'll want to come to Boston in January 2019.
25thBreizh Blues Invasion 2019
RennesBlues
Workshop
Breizh Blues Invasion 2019
1/25/2019
City: Rennes, France
Dances: Blues
Welcome to a friendly event in a midieval city of France!
This year we prepare for you:
- 2 parties with 2 live bands;
- 7 hours of classes of coupled and solo blues;
- 8 international teacher;
- french spirit and good memories of cource!!!
A bientot!
Teachers: Cedric Clerc / Caroline Flaivre (France)
Dmitrij Ivanov / Olga Podoliakina (Lithuania/Belarus)
Nicolas Naman / Virginie Walker (France)
Dexter Santos (USA)
Alina Vysotskaya (Belarus)
25thLollies and Lemonade
Auburn, ALBalboa
Workshop
Lollies and Lemonade
1/25/2019
City: Auburn, AL, USA
Dances: Balboa
Lollies and Lemonade is back for a refill with a sweet lineup of national instructors and live music! This year we are offering three levels of balboa classes and a St. Louis Shag elective add-on. Come dance with us!
Teachers: David Rehm, Kate Hedin, Matt Mitchell, Jen Barnett, Robert David Jemian, Cari Westbrook
Bands: Megan and Her Goody Goodies
25thSitting at the Foot of the Blues
LondonBlues
Workshop
Sitting at the Foot of the Blues
1/25/2019
City: London, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
Join us in London for a new type of blues dance festival!
Let's delve deep into the blues, exploring the dances, music, and history of the people who originated this culture.
We’ve got San Francisco's Damon Stone, London's Trisha Sewell, and London's resident American Jae Wilson to get you movin’ and groovin’. They’ll be joined by musician / lecturer from Leeds Arts University Tom Attah and some expert community members to get you thinking and hmmm-ing. And cocoa. We’ll also have lots of cocoa.
Your ticket includes 8+ hours of classes and 3 parties with traditional music from Tom Attah, Stefano Ronchi, and more!
The last Friday night of every month is Blues At The Ritzy - and this January is no different! A ticket for London’s longest-running monthly dance has been incorporated into your ticket, lucky you. 8pm - 2am, act TBA.
Saturday we’ve teamed up with London’s other premier blues night, Merchant Moonshine with Blues Revolution. 8pm - 12am+ with music from Stefano Ronchi at one of the coziest cocktail bars in the city.
Sunday we’ll be running an early evening dance after workshops with live music from Tom Attah.
If you want to learn more about where blues dance came from, as well as being part of a community celebration of that culture, bring it on in.
We’re still finalising workshop and talk ideas so fill out a survey and let us know what excites you: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2J2G8H5
REGISTRATION is live Saturday 29 September at 12pm.
Early bird price is only £95. Yeah, really.
£95 if you register by Sat 13 Oct, £110 thereafter.
Payment options will be available inc staged payments. Any questions then message us or message us anyways as we like to chat :)
Teachers: Damon Stone, London's Trisha Sewell, and London's resident American Jae Wilson
Bands: Tom Attah and Stefano Ronchi
February, 2019
1stBalboa Dayz 2019
DresdenBalboa
Workshop
Balboa Dayz 2019
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.
From February 1st-3rd • • 8h of classes + shows + 3x nights of dancing.
Teachers: Andreas Olsson (SWE), Olga Marina(RUS), Gio Olla (SWE) & Moe Sakan (UK), Albert Ferran & Neus
Castells (CAT)
Bands: Heart of Dixie, Appen Dixie
1stBlack Label Blues
EdinburghFusion
Workshop
Black Label Blues
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:
- Foundations and General level workshops with Damon Stone
- Classes with some of our blues community heroes
- 3 parties!
- An optional teacher training programme with Damon Stone
- Limited numbers to keep that friendly community vibe
- All in a boutique hotel in Edinburgh - limited residential passes will be available.
Teachers: Damon Stone
Bands: TBC
1stFusion Project 5.0
Vancouver, BCFusion
Workshop
1stRuth & Mike in Stockholm 2019
StockholmBlues
Workshop
Ruth & Mike in Stockholm 2019
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
8thBlack Coffee Blues Exchange 2019
Tel AvivBlues
Exchange
Black Coffee Blues Exchange 2019
2/8/2019
City: Tel Aviv, Israel
Dances: Blues
You might call it winter, but in Tel Aviv spring will have arrived!
Three nights and four parties in amazing venues as well as a pre-party and after party is what we like to call value for money. Those of you who have been here before know that we put music first and will have outstanding live music and DJ's that will have you dancing until the early hours. This year we are also adding a series of lectures about blues music and history to go together with the parties.
15thBackwater Blues
Huntsville, ALBlues
Workshop
Backwater Blues
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
15thIn Love With Blues 2019
ToursFusion
Workshop
In Love With Blues 2019
2/15/2019
City: Tours, France
Dances: Fusion
In Love With Blues second edition!
6h of classes (4 levels) with 3 couples of teachers from all over the world.
2 parties, 1 tea party.
Live music, DJ Eric and DJ Su.
J&J competition.
Teachers: Caroline Faivre & Cédric Clerc (Strasbourg, France), Melanie Mas & Albert Roca Vila (La Garriga, Spain), Dawa Jung & Youngdon Kown (Seoul, Korea)
March, 2019
1stAustin Blues Party 12
AustinBlues
Workshop
Austin Blues Party 12
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
1stPirate Swing
Ann ArborBlues, Lindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Pirate Swing
3/1/2019
City: Ann Arbor, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Solo Jazz
Pirate Swing celebrates 10 years!
8thMess Around 2019 - Berlin Swing Festival
BerlinLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Mess Around 2019 - Berlin Swing Festival
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!
👉 More information coming soon !
👉 Registration starts on October 1st !
Teachers: 📌 The teachers
✔️ Skye (US) & Marie (SE)
✔️ Gabriella & Anders (SE)
✔️ Kamile (LT) & Vincenzo (IT)
Bands:
📌 The bands
✔️ Hot Swing Sextet (FR)
✔️ Peters Peppers (DE)
✔️ More tba
14thCocoa Blues&Fusion Exchange Barcelona
BarcelonaFusion
Exchange
Cocoa Blues&Fusion Exchange Barcelona
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! :-)
14thCruisin' for a Bluesin'
Los AngelesBlues
Exchange
Cruisin' for a Bluesin'
3/14/2019
City: Los Angeles, USA
Dances: Blues
BLUES CRUISE!!
Carnival Cruise
BOAT, "IMAGINATION"
WATERSLIDES!
24 HOUR PIZZA and ICE CREAM!
Long Beach, CA to Ensenada and back!
All Inclusive - 4 days and 3 nights of Mayhem!
All the Food You Can Eat!
24 hr Pizza Bar and Soft Serve Ice Cream!
Group Rates and Perks (Prices and Availability Subject to Change)
3 Part Payment Plan
Room and Board
Game & Craft Room in the Afternoons
Meet and Greet Session
Blues Dancing every night on the Lido Deck & Indoor Lounge
Live Blues Music with Sean Morse and DJ's Galore!
Private Cocktail Party
Cruise Entertainment
Casinos
Port Fees & Taxes
Fuel Charge
Documentation Fees
Dance Your Aft Off!
Bands: TBA
22ndHyggeBlues
CopenhagenBlues
Workshop
HyggeBlues
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
22ndVienna Balboa & Laminu Experience 2019
ViennaBalboa, Other
Workshop
Vienna Balboa & Laminu Experience 2019
3/22/2019
City: Vienna, Austria
Dances: Balboa, Other
In 2019, join us for our 7th edition of the Vienna Balboa & Laminu Experience!
This is going to be a splendid and familiar week-end of Balboa, Laminu and Slow Balboa – with classical and different class formats.
In addition, we’re having 3 levels of Balboa classes – including total beginner level, 2 levels of Laminu classes, 1 level of Slow Balboa.
Teachers: Dan & Gemma Guest (UK), Mickey Fortanasce (USA) & Masha Krohina (RU), Axel Schwarz & Sandra Hartbach (AT)
Bands: Gadjo Manouche (HR), Diknu Schneeberger Trio (AT)
29thMotley Hue Fusion
New York CityFusion
Workshop
Motley Hue Fusion
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.
We prioritize opening new movement possibilities through our positive learning environment, excellent world-class instructors, and ending each night with amazing parties in beautiful NYC venues.
29thRoma Balboa Weekend
RomeBalboa
Workshop
Roma Balboa Weekend
3/29/2019
City: Rome, Italy
Dances: Balboa
The Italian biggest Balboa Weekend celebrates its 3rd Anniversary!
We'll be dancing in astonishing locations, we'll have toe-tapping bands, breath-taking competitions, inspiring classes and never-ending parties!
This 3rd edition includes:
- four levels workshop with 6 hours classes + concept classes + taster classes+ invitational class
- 3 parties + a pre-party on Thursday
- Historical Venues: Palazzo Brancaccio & Salotto Palatino
- Top quality Live Music
- International Competitions
and much more!
Teachers: Mickey Fortanasce & Masha Krohina
Andreas Olson & Olga Marina
Vincenzo Fesi & Moe Sakan
April, 2019
12thESpanish Blues Festival
MadridBlues
Workshop
ESpanish Blues Festival
4/12/2019
City: Madrid, Spain
Dances: Blues
Teachers: Adamo and Vicci
Alba and Gas
Nathaniel and Grey
Nick and Ilaria
Konrad and Agnieszka
Bands: Dan Nash, Joshua Fialkoff, Revolution Recess Band, and more
26thDCLX 2019
Washington, DCLindy
Exchange
DCLX 2019
4/26/2019
City: Washington, DC, USA
Dances: Lindy
DCLX, the USA’s premier Lindy hop exchange, offers the nation’s best live traditional jazz music, drawing musicians and dancers from across the world, April 26-28, 2019 in Washington, D.C.
Bands: TBD
May, 2019
3rdGood Fellow Blues
ParisBlues
Workshop
Good Fellow Blues
5/3/2019
City: Paris, France
Dances: Blues
A cosy Blues week-end, with classes on Saturday on traditional Blues, and related disciplines. Social dancing on Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. And the unique pleasure of Paris in May !
3rdPlenty Hot 2019
DresdenLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Plenty Hot 2019
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
10thBluesGeek 2019
NashvilleBlues
Workshop
BluesGeek 2019
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.
#geekswillunite #bluesgeek2019
Teachers: To Be Announced
Bands: To Be Announced
24thRevival of the Revival
New York CityLindy
Workshop
Revival of the Revival
5/24/2019
City: New York City, USA
Dances: Lindy
MAY 24-26, 2019 – NEW YORK CITY
This May will be the 35 year anniversary since three Swedes, Anders Lind, Henning Sörensen, and Lennart Westerlund, came to New York for the first time looking for the roots of the Lindy Hop. It will also mark Frankie Manning’s 105th birthday.
To celebrate this “second revival” event will include:
*Traditional workshops with Swedish teachers dedicated to the New York old-school tradition
*Lectures, interviews, film shows, panel discussions on the historical context of the Jazz Era Harlem Lindy Hop
*Performances and demonstrations
Teachers: eWa Staremo-Burak, Mimmi Gunnarsson, Åsa Heedman, Fredrik Dahlberg, Daniel Heedman, and Lennart Westerlund
Bands: TBA
July, 2019
12thBay Area micro Fusion
OaklandFusion
Workshop
Bay Area micro Fusion
7/12/2019
City: Oakland, USA
Dances: Fusion
The original micro weekend is back for its 4th year and better than ever!
Micro is an evolving vernacular dance style that emphasizes small, precise movements, connection, and musicality.
3 nights of dancing, 2 days of workshops, live bands, and more surprises. Come join us and find out what the big deal is about tiny dances.
12thBull City Swingout
DurhamLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Bull City Swingout
7/12/2019
City: Durham, USA
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
More details will be available soon
Bands: Mint Julep Jazz Band
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