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
15thGrey & Nathaniel Blues Workshop
San Luis ObispoBlues
Workshop
Grey & Nathaniel Blues Workshop
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
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)
21stDouble Shot Valencia Blues & Fusion
ValenciaFusion
Workshop
Double Shot Valencia Blues & Fusion
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.
This 4th edition is from the 21 to the 24th of february in the beautiful and mediterranean city of Valencia, in Spain.
Four days with parties and masterclasses with the best international teachers such Jenny Sowden, Ruth&Mike, Xandy Liberato and much more.
Double shot parties are indescribable.
An international and tolerant atmosphere with the best live music bands and dj's. Amazing venues and the most important...the good vibes result of lots of work with love.
Teachers: Judit Triguero & Xandy Liberato, Mike & Dan Legenthal, Jenny Sowden, Ruth & Mike, Julie Brown
Bands: Dan Nash, David Keogh, The Revolution Band, Eby, Stefano Ronchi & more...
22ndDiversion 20th Anniversary: Where Swing & Blues Meet
DenverBlues, Lindy, Other
Workshop
Diversion 20th Anniversary: Where Swing & Blues Meet
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!
22ndSwingin' at the Savoy 2019
Oakland, CALindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Swingin' at the Savoy 2019
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.
The event is open to dancers of all ages and promotes Lindy Hop & Jazz dance and music education, open-mindedness, playfulness, and creativity. Its goal is to help build and strengthen the Lindy Hop community.
Teachers: Norma Miller, Chazz Young, Chester Whitmore,
Sylvia Sykes, Skye Humphries, Adam Brozowski, Joshua McLean, Noami Uyama, Peter Strom, Alice Meï,Rémy Kouakou Kouamé, Jo Hoffberg, and Kevin St Laurent
Bands: Clint Baker's Golden Gate Swing Band,
Naomi and Her Handsome Devils
22ndThis Jawn is My Jam
PhiladelphiaBlues
Workshop
This Jawn is My Jam
2/22/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Powerhoues Blues's idiom focused dance weekend with added Philly flavor!
Come for a weekend of cozy dancing and learning in the city of brotherly love. This is our second year and we can't wait to announce what's in store.
Teachers: Sarah Lokay, Ross Blythe, Miryam Coppersmith, Genevieve Senechal
Bands: Live Music TBA
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!
8thBackdoor to Blues VII
ParisBlues, Lindy
Workshop
Backdoor to Blues VII
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),
Chloé Boucard & Peter Wishart (Rennes, France), Susana Bernal Sanchez (Toulouse, France) & Fabien Vrillon (Grenoble, France), Rija Ridz (Paris, France) & Lisa Clarke (Grenoble, France),
Bands: The Rhythm Sketches
8thLisbon Blues
LisboaBlues
Exchange
Lisbon Blues
3/8/2019
City: Lisboa, Portugal
Dances: Blues
Lisbon Blues • Lisbon - Portugal
8th to 10th March 2019
A long standing dream of doing a Blues Exchange in Lisbon is finally coming to fruition, from the 8th to the 10th of March ,Lisbon will be dancing Blues.
And what an emotion, to be able to dance in the city of the seven hills with it's old world atmosphere and a light that makes the happiness of photographers and filmmakers.
With an international vibe but still a little town feel Lisbon has an enchanting alure that invites us to enjoy life.
By the way, Lisbon Blues is organized by Swing Station (the organizer of Atlantic Blues), so you'll only get the chance to enjoy our Blues Exchange every two years as in the other year we'll be organizing Atlantic Blues.
Parties:
Friday night, 8th March:
Saturday night, 9th March:
Sunday night, 10th March:
Daytime Activities: TBA
Bands: TBA
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
8thOrlando Lindy Exchange - Turn It Up to 11
OrlandoLindy
Exchange
Orlando Lindy Exchange - Turn It Up to 11
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?
TURN IT UP TO 11.
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Orlando Lindy Exchange 11 - Turn It Up To 11
Come join us in the beautiful sunny state of Florida for the return of the Orlando Lindy Exchange on March 8-11, 2019.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW AT https://orlx.org/sign-up/
Bands: Michael Gamble and the Rhythm Serenaders
14thBlues workshop with Leigh and Daire
GlasgowBlues
Workshop
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
15thAires de Blues 2019
Buenos AiresBlues
Workshop
Aires de Blues 2019
3/15/2019
City: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dances: Blues
Aires de Blues 2019
The 4th edition of the Argentinean blues dance festival.
A weekend full of blues with 3 nights of dancing to live music and 2 days of workshop with local and international teachers.
Teachers: Alma Applegate
An Diaz
Brian Cardiff
Eugenia Della Latta
Felipe Trizzi
Francisco Nemiña
Gabriel Gratzer
Gabriela Mayoni
Mari Turco
Ornella Sordelli
Sofia Filizzola
Sofia Pi
Tomás González
Valeria Ramb
Valeria Tiffenberg
Bands: Cesar Valdomir blues band
Daniel De Vita blues trio
Gabriel Gratzer & the big tequilas
Nico Smoljan & his southern jukes
Xime Monzón blues band
15thSwing Into Spring
Columbia, SCLindy
Workshop
Swing Into Spring
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
22ndAnthony And Irina Swing 2 KL
Kuala LumpurBalboa
Workshop
Anthony And Irina Swing 2 KL
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
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)
29thLeiden Junction
LeidenLindy, Shag
Workshop
Leiden Junction
3/29/2019
City: Leiden, Netherlands
Dances: Lindy, Shag
Teachers: Scott Cupit & Arrianne O’Shea
Marco Dietz & Victoria Kreiner
Claire Remy & Marcello Caio
Bands: Dimitris Koutantos Jazz band
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
29thSwing+
Bozeman, MTLindy
Workshop
Swing+
3/29/2019
City: Bozeman, MT, USA
Dances: Lindy
Join us for 2 full days of classes, 3 evening dances, and more in the beautiful town of Bozeman, MT!
Teachers: Karen and Dabney Hopkins
April, 2019
5thBelta Blues
NewcastleBlues
Workshop
Belta Blues
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.
Teachers: www.viviennivesse.com/philippa-svensson
5thGood Fellow Blues
ParisBlues
Workshop
Good Fellow Blues
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€.
A cosy, friendly event to share fellow spirit and technique.
Teachers: Agnieszka and Konrad : Poland
Yannick and Sandrine : France
Bands: Little Tom : France
René Miller & Dédé Macchabee : France
5thHard Knox
Knoxville, TNLindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Workshop
Hard Knox
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
11thFleur de Lindy
New OrleansLindy, Balboa
Exchange
Fleur de Lindy
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
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
26thGreenBal
Greenville, SCBalboa
Workshop
GreenBal
4/26/2019
City: Greenville, SC, USA
Dances: Balboa
Balboa, Tea, and Board Games. 5 dances with 4 hours of class.
Teachers: Kadie and Joe Pangburn
Bands: The Side Porch Swings
26thSpring Stomp 2019
CorkLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Spring Stomp 2019
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
26thSwing into Spring
Dallas, TXLindy, Balboa, Shag
Workshop
Swing into Spring
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
26thWillow Blues Exchange 2019
ŁódźFusion
Exchange
Willow Blues Exchange 2019
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.
30thMenorca Lindy Exchange 2019
Ciutadella de MenorcaLindy
Exchange
Menorca Lindy Exchange 2019
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
May, 2019
2ndPorto Blues Exchange
PortoFusion
Exchange
Porto Blues Exchange
5/2/2019
City: Porto, Portugal
Dances: Fusion
Community based Blues exchange in the beautiful city of Porto.
Bands: TJ Jazz, Rhythm & Booze, Smokestackers
3rdCrossover Istanbul Festival 2019
IstanbulLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Crossover Istanbul Festival 2019
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)
Nicolas Deniau & Mikaela Hellsten (France - Sweden)
Arnas Razgunas & Egle Nemickaite (Lithuania)
3rdFallin' In Blues
GrenobleBlues
Workshop
Fallin' In Blues
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!
3 parties, 7 hours classes, J&J and solo competitions
Teachers: Lisa Clarke(UK) and Dan Repsch (USA), Caroline Faivre & Cédric Clerc (F), Ilaria Parisi & Nick Shirbini (UK, It)
Bands: Dan Nash & Ray Wallen (UK), Barefoot Iano (AUS) & Cincinnati Slim (USA)
3rdIRN Blues
GlasgowFusion
Workshop
IRN Blues
5/3/2019
City: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Dances: Fusion
Teachers: Andrew Smith, Isabelle Mugai, Agnieszka Burza, Becky Norris
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
10thMontreal Infused
MontrealFusion
Workshop
Montreal Infused
5/10/2019
City: Montreal, Canada
Dances: Fusion
This year, we proudly bring you
EL Heriberto & THE Tybaldt!
We’re excited as ever to gather social dancers from all horizons in a swirl of happy feet, open arms & dancing hearts.
Teachers: Heriberto Perez & Tybaldt Ulrich
16thCharleston Lindy Exchange
Charleston Lindy
Exchange
Charleston Lindy Exchange
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
17thCanadian Swing Championships 2019
SherbrookeBlues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Boogie Woogie, West Coast
Workshop
Canadian Swing Championships 2019
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!
17thPHLeX: Philadelphia Lindy Hop Exchange
PhiladelphiaLindy
Exchange
PHLeX: Philadelphia Lindy Hop Exchange
5/17/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Lindy
Registration opens January 3rd
Three Days
Dream Venues
Philly Bands
Five Plus Dances
Bands: Joshua Fialkoff and the Oddfellows, Evan Corey Levine and Their Singular Band, Cecilia Ferneborg and the Big Time, Jack Saint Clair and his Saintly Stompers
24thBlossom Blues 2019
ZurichBlues
Workshop
Blossom Blues 2019
5/24/2019
City: Zurich, Switzerland
Dances: Blues
Blossom Blues is back next year! Save the date: May 24th-26th, 2019 in Zurich, Switzerland!
Blossom Blues Highlights:
* 2 days of workshop
* 3 nights of parties with 5 live bands
* You design your own workshop adventure in blues idiom dances and blues music styles
* Traditional blues music at parties
* And as always, live music in classes
**Registration opens January 24th, 2019**
24thRed Hot Blues & BBQ 2019
Washington, DCBlues
Exchange
Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2019
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.
With blues dancing, live music, great DJs, afternoon BBQs, food competitions, laying in the sunshine, community, and love, its the ultimate start of summer! We can’t wait to see you in our nation’s capital: sunny, crawfish-tastic Washington, DC.
All our love,
Capital Blues
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
24thSugarloaf Stomp 2019
Rio de JaneiroLindy
Workshop
Sugarloaf Stomp 2019
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
30thStockholm Blues Fest: The retreat
StockholmBlues
Workshop
Stockholm Blues Fest: The retreat
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!
Expect a long weekend of inspiring workshops with international blues teachers, late night blues parties, and plenty of time for connection on and off the dance floor!
Teachers: Mike Legenthal, Dan Legenthal, Jean-Charles Joyss
Bands: Queen Josephine and The Blues Trail, more TBD
June, 2019
13thAll Balboa Weekend
Cleveland, OhioBalboa
Workshop
All Balboa Weekend
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
14thThe Dance Thing at the Lodge
Mariposa, CAFusion
Exchange
The Dance Thing at the Lodge
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.
14thThe Slow Down 2019
BrnoBlues
Workshop
The Slow Down 2019
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.
3 nights, 4 bands, chill out picnic and barbecues, history talks, couple and solo classes with international teachers! And, of course, crazy Saturday night in legendary world war II bunker! Come to visit us in Brno :)
Teachers: Sep Vermeersch, Els Houttequiet
Bands: Miss Mikey May and The Organ Grinders, Prime Minister Benny & his Clumsy Fingers, House Band, ...
20thMile High Blues 2019
Denver, COBlues
Workshop
Mile High Blues 2019
6/20/2019
City: Denver, CO, USA
Dances: Blues
Save the date for Mile High Blues 2019
Celebrating 10 years!!
Featuring a Gala Thursday night
THREE days of Workshops - Friday, Saturday AND Sunday
Events for the whole family
Live music like you've never seen before
28thBlues Summer Moscow Echange
MoscowBlues
Exchange
Blues Summer Moscow Echange
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!
What to expect?
3 parties and a preparty with the best Moscow live bands
Special guest Stefano Ronchi
Show-case contest
Venues with great atmosphere every day
Amazing tours around Moscow that will make you fall in love with the city!
==Support with visa issues - just ask!==
Meet the new and old blues friends from all over the world here!
Bands: Hot Engines Band, Stefano Ronchi etc
July, 2019
5thSwing in Corsica ** Balboa & Jazz Roots **
CargeseBalboa, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Swing in Corsica ** Balboa & Jazz Roots **
7/5/2019
City: Cargese, France
Dances: Balboa, Solo Jazz
SWING festival with Balboa & Jazz roots.
6h balboa Workshops / 2 levels (inter / Adv)
3h jazz roots workshops
3 apero & parties
Dance floors outside & inside
Wonderful Teachers, Nejc & Oksana, Solen & Laurent
2 Bands & DJ
Around the festival : Snorkeling, paddle, hiking, yoga, corsican Wine degustation ...!
Full pass with all acomodations available soon on our website
Ready to book your Swing trip in Corsica ?! :)
Teachers: Solen Le BIHAN and Laurent WALLET
Oksana Shkiray and Nejc ZUPAN
Bands: TBD
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
18thHamburg Balboa Exchange 2019
HamburgBalboa
Workshop
Hamburg Balboa Exchange 2019
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
19thToulouse Fusion Week End
toulouseFusion
Exchange
Toulouse Fusion Week End
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
DJs from Alternative Tango, Blues Fusion and Brazilian Zouk
Full pass: 40 €
26thSweet Molasses Blues
Boston, MABlues
Workshop
Sweet Molasses Blues
7/26/2019
City: Boston, MA, USA
Dances: Blues
Sweet Molasses Blues returns to Boston July 26-28 2019!
What can you expect? I'm so glad you asked
- 2 full days of classes with top notch instructors (including some special guests)
- 3 nights of live Blues music
- Spectacular choreography and performances
- Sunday evening Soul Food dinner
- Sunday late night booty-shakin' after party!
Sounds pretty sweet, doncha think?
Want to know more? Learn in 3 easy steps!
1) Like the Sweet Molasses Blues page
2) Read the info on www.sweetmolassesblues.com
3) RSVP "yes" to the event and invite your friends!
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
August, 2019
1stBalast Off! 2019
HuntsvilleBalboa
Workshop
Balast Off! 2019
8/1/2019
City: Huntsville, USA
Dances: Balboa
THE CALL HAS BEEN SOUNDED! LET THE COUNTDOWN SEQUENCE COMMENCE.....
Balast Off! has returned for mission number 6 on August 1st-4th 2019 in Huntsville Alabama!
Featuring 4 NIGHTS of dancing, 3 FULL DAYS of classes and 6 FULL mission tracks to choose from, will you answer the call?
More mission details to come at www.balastoff.com !
Teachers: Kate Hedin, David Rehm, Nick Williams, Shani Brown, Bobby White, Annabel Truesdell Quisao, Susan Manke, Corey Manke... and more TBA!
Bands: The Rhythm Serenaders
1stCincyHop 2019
CincinnatiBlues, Lindy, Balboa, Shag
Exchange
CincyHop 2019
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.
2ndSummer Mixtape
PortlandFusion
Exchange
Summer Mixtape
8/2/2019
City: Portland, USA
Dances: Fusion
Welcome to the first annual Summer Mixtape fusion weekend!
Enjoy summer in the PNW at this one of a kind Fusion event. Take full advantage of Portland's Oaks Amusement Park and pipe organ roller rink during the day and dance late into the night at the Historic Dance Pavillion.
More daytime activities, DJs and general information TBA early next year.
Save the date, invite your friends and we'll see you next summer!
Oaks Park: http://oakspark.com/site/
Bands: TBA
15thDirt Cheap Blues 2019
Virginia Beach, VABlues
Exchange
Dirt Cheap Blues 2019
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!
16thBluesila 2019
VilniusBlues
Workshop
Bluesila 2019
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
23rdThe Throwdown
St. Louis, MOBlues
Exchange
The Throwdown
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!!
We'll be showcasing STL's best blues bands, multiple comp levels and variations, and cold hard cash for our winners. Check back for more details in the coming months!!
Presented by the BluesGeek Foundation
Bands: TBA
30thCamp Hollwood 2019
Los Angeles, CABlues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Exchange
Camp Hollwood 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!
30thOpen Blues 2019 :: Dance in Poland :: Hangout and Festival
Piotrowice NyskieFusion
Exchange
Open Blues 2019 :: Dance in Poland :: Hangout and Festival
8/30/2019
City: Piotrowice Nyskie, Poland
Dances: Fusion
THE FESTIVAL: 30th August - 1th September 2019
Open Blues is Poland's first blues dance camp. The festival is 4 days, 4 parties, dozens of peer-based workshops, and live music. The hangout is a lovely community hanging out.
The core principle of Open Blues revolves around peer-based exchange. It will all take place in an atmospheric raw palais. This space is perfect for both laboratory and experimental work as well as socialising and general merriment - bonfires, a lake, incredible nature, a bit of agritourism and many more during our weekend.
www.openblues.pl
September, 2019
19thNorth Star Blues 2019
MinneapolisBlues
Exchange
North Star Blues 2019
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.
4 nights of dancing
3+ live bands
2 social events (past: BBQ, mini-golf, rooftop party, bakery dancing...)
1 cozy Thursday house party.
You betcha we want you to come eat hotdish and dance with us!
Bands: Joyann Parker and more!
October, 2019
11thRhythm Is Our Business
Nashville, TNLindy, Balboa
Workshop
Rhythm Is Our Business
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!
18thBlues Muse
PhiladelphiaBlues
Workshop
Blues Muse
10/18/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Blues Muse is a follower creativity and leader receptivity focused dance weekend!
Blues Muse 2019 will have live music, fantastic DJs who have dedicated time to the study of blues music, and inspiring instructors who have devoted themselves to these dances, and who have proven themselves to be excellent instructors, lovely dancers, and admirable community members.
18thMenagerie: Uncaged
AtlantaFusion
Workshop
25thMoonshine Blues Festival
North Berwick, ScotlandBlues
Workshop
Moonshine Blues Festival
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
25thSwing Aus
Lancaster, PALindy
Workshop
Swing Aus
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
November, 2019
21stAustin Lindy Exchange
Austin, TXLindy, Balboa, Shag
Exchange
Austin Lindy Exchange
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!
22ndPittStop Lindy Hop
PittsburghLindy, Balboa
Exchange
PittStop Lindy Hop
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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