May, 2020
1stCANCELED: GÖTEBLUES
GothenburgBlues
Workshop
CANCELED: GÖTEBLUES
5/1/2020
City: Gothenburg, Sweden
Dances: Blues
GÖTEBLUES is a dance camp where we try to embrace the Göteborg (Gothenburg)-spirit and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. To also help with the warmth we have strategically chosen the month of May, usually a pleasant time of year to be in Göteborg.
So what can you expect from GÖTEBLUES dance-wise? We will offer three class levels, each level will have a full (8 hours) and a half track (4 hours). We will offer classes for all levels, from dancers that have been dancing blues less than a year to blues dance camp globetrotters. We will also offer a fast track for swing dancers that are completely new to blues and want to kick start their blues journey.
We will also bring you three parties, two live bands, three international teachers and a lot of gôtt mos!
In Göteborg the saying “Gôtt mos” literally means “tasty mashed potatoes” but it’s used to imply that something is awesome. Gôtt mos = Nice! Cool! Great! Awesome! Good job!
Teachers: Ruth Evelyn, Mike Sonder, Annette Kühnle
Bands: tba
1stDesert Stomp
Mitzpe Ramon, Negev DesertLindy
Workshop
Desert Stomp
5/1/2020
City: Mitzpe Ramon, Negev Desert, Israel
Dances: Lindy
Teachers: Sharon Davis
Nils Andrén & Bianca Locatelli
Jon Tigert & Jenna Applegarth
Daniil Nikulin
Helena Kanini Kiiru
Bands: Hot Engines Band
Miss Mikey May
3rd
PortlandFusion
Exchange
5/3/2020
City: Portland, USA
Dances: Fusion
Portland Underground Exchange, or PUX for short, is an annual fusion dance event in Portland, Oregon. At our event there will be fantastic DJ music from a variety of genres played by some of the best dance DJs on the West Coast. This includes - but isn't limited to - Blues, Electronic, Latin, Dubstep, and Swing music.
7thCANCELED: Redwood Coast Music Festival - MOVED TO 2021/5/6
EurekaBlues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag, Boogie Woogie, Other
Exchange
CANCELED: Redwood Coast Music Festival - MOVED TO 2021/5/6
5/7/2020
City: Eureka, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag, Boogie Woogie, Other
30th anniversary of "the dancer's festival" with many live bands
Hot Jazz, Swing, Blues, Soul, Zydeco, Rockabilly, Americana, Country...
Bands: Michael Doucet, Charlie Baty, Sugar Ray Norcia, Joel Paterson, Duke Robillard, and more
8thCANCELED: Go Bananas! Swing Festival 2020 - postponed to 2021
MálagaLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
CANCELED: Go Bananas! Swing Festival 2020 - postponed to 2021
5/8/2020
City: Málaga, Spain
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Reserve your spot and come dance with us in sunny Malaga, Spain!
• Teachers - Ariadna Beltran & Simon Bressanelli
• Thematic workshops of Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz
• 3 parties with live music
• Tasters of Tap and African Dance
• Banana desserts party
• Reduced class sizes
• Familiar environment
• Great weather!
For more information and to register:
gobananasswingfestival.com
Teachers: Ariadna Beltran, Simon Bressanelli
Bands: One Two Swing, Anachronic, Pastrocchi Quartet
9thCANCELED: Carolina’s Finest
Cornelius, North CarolinaWest Coast
Workshop
14thCANCELED: Philadelphia Lindy Hop Exchange 2020
PhiladelphiaLindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Exchange
CANCELED: Philadelphia Lindy Hop Exchange 2020
5/14/2020
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
You're invited to a weekend of exceptional music and dancing in our vibrant city of neighborhoods--the Philadelphia Lindy Hop Exchange: Round 2!
Our community will be throwing down on the dance floor with a multitude of talented musicians throughout the weekend.
We want you to fall in love with our city. We want you to experience our home through our eyes--with food, art, and jazz.
Bands: Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Five, Jack St Clair and the Saintly Stompers, Christopher Davis Shannon, Najwa Parkins and the After Hours Trio, Parlour Noir.
14thUptown Rhythm
VilniusLindy
Workshop
Uptown Rhythm
5/14/2020
City: Vilnius, Lithuania
Dances: Lindy
A veritable social dancer's paradise will offer you: - 4 Parties at exquisite venues; - 5 Bands with rhythm to spare; - 9 Hours of Classes in your choice of Lindy hop or Solo jazz; - 12 World class inspirational Instructors; - A number of lively Competitions and delightful Performances; - Extraordinary swingin' boat cruise. Mark the date and plan your Uptown Rhythm 2020 affair! = Registration opens on October 21st.
15thCANCELED NW Balboa Festival
Seattle, WABalboa
Workshop
CANCELED NW Balboa Festival
5/15/2020
City: Seattle, WA, USA
Dances: Balboa
The Northwest Balboa Festival is back for its sixth year! We're ready for 2020, shuffling our way into the new decade. This year's Northwest Balboa Festival will bring the best of what the Pacific Northwest's dance community has to offer.
Since its start, Northwest Balboa Festival has been about building community and making everyone feel welcome. This has been the underlying driver for every decision we make. We didn’t set out to create the largest event possible, nor did we set out to pack as many classes as possible into one weekend. This event has always been shaped and built by many members of our Seattle scene to provide a warm environment that encourages meeting new people and growing our regional dance scene in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
15thCANCELED: Cosmic Fusion Festival
NantesFusion
Workshop
CANCELED: Cosmic Fusion Festival
5/15/2020
City: Nantes, France
Dances: Fusion
Le Salon Cosmique & Polytech Nantes are hosting the Cosmic Fusion Festival, first fusion dance festival in the beautiful and eclectic city of Nantes, France! There will be classes during the day, and parties with live music during the night.
15thCANCELED: CSC Canadian Swing Championships
Montreal (Trois Rivières)Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Workshop
CANCELED: CSC Canadian Swing Championships
5/15/2020
City: Montreal (Trois Rivières), Canada
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Canada's biggest swing dance event celebrating 19 years. Bilingual Francais et English! The best in Solo Jazz, West-Coast Swing, Lindy-Hop, Boogie-Woogie, Rockabilly Jive, Balboa and Blues come to throwdown!
15thCANCELED: Get It Boston Exchange
BostonBlues
Exchange
15thCANCELED: Lindyland - moved to 2021
Los AngelesLindy, Balboa
Exchange
CANCELED: Lindyland - moved to 2021
5/15/2020
City: Los Angeles, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa
This weekend-long event comes in two parts: Lindyland will be held on UCLA's world-famous campus in the Kerchoff Grand Salon. For even Moore dancing fun, join us at the Moore Dance Studio in Brentwood (a 10 minute drive from UCLA).
Live bands include LA-scene locals and DJs include Rachel Phillips!
Schedule
Friday
Moore dancing $28
8-11pm Live Band TBD
11-3am DJed music
Saturday
Lindyland
*suggested donation: $10-12
6:30-7:30pm Amateur Mix n Match
8-11pm Live Band TBD
Moore dancing $15
11-3am DJed music
Sunday
Lindyland
*suggested donation: $8-10
8-11pm Live Band TBD
Bands: TBD
15thPlenty Hot 2020
DresdenLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Plenty Hot 2020
5/15/2020
City: Dresden, Germany
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Dear friends of Lindy Hop dancing!
The registrations has opened up – 2020 our will have it’s debut for first time directly in Dresden @ Savoy Club & Zentralwerk ♡ We again have great instructors to announce. Our amazing 2020 instructors line-up are: Juan & Mariel (ARG), Arnas & Egle (LTU), Marie & Franzi (GER) .. the webpage update has just begun … information here will be added. The date is May 15-17, 2020.
Lets rock and roll the perfect wooden floor in our new Zentralwerk location: Ballroom & Savoy Club, directly in Dresden. Polish & refresh your repertoire, meet nice dancers and Lindy Hop friends from all over Europe.
Get 8h Lindy Hop / 4h Solo Jazz / Taster / 3x Nights inside of a Ballroom / Listen to the great sound of 2x live BANDs & BIG BANDS from BRNO & PRAGUE … DJs from Berlin and Dresden ♪♫
Group Discounts, Solo Track, Partner Track, Social tickets.
We are already excited!
Your Plenty Hot Team ♡♡♡
Teachers: Juan Villafane (ARG), Mariel Gastiarena (ARG), Arnas Razgunas (LTU), Egle Nemickaite (LTU)
Marie Voit (GER), Franzi Fiedler (GER)
Bands: Appen Dixie, Heart of Dixie
16thCANCELED: Roaring Twente 2020
EnschedeBlues, Lindy
Workshop
CANCELED: Roaring Twente 2020
5/16/2020
City: Enschede, Netherlands
Dances: Blues, Lindy
Get ready, because the grandest party in Twente is coming back! We present to you the Swing and Blues party of Enschede, ROARING TWENTE with workshops by RUTH AND MIKE!
We've hit the 20’s once again, and this time it’s going to roar louder than any decade ever did. We’ll bring back the music, the flapper girls, the big parties and the dancing! Swing and sway the weekend of May 16 and 17. Join our parties at extraordinary locations in Enschede, dance on live music, and follow Lindy Hop and Blues workshops with amazing teachers.
We offer free hosting with the lovely members of our community, so no worries if Enschede isn’t right around the corner from where you live. We hope to see you there!
Teachers: Mike Grosser, Ruth Evelyn
22ndCANCELED: Montreal Infused
MontrealFusion
Workshop
CANCELED: Montreal Infused
5/22/2020
City: Montreal, Canada
Dances: Fusion
Intimate, warm, welcoming Montreal-based fusion workshop weekend.
Teachers: Emily Webb & Jules Bertrand
22ndCANCELED: Red Hot Blues 'n BBQ 2020
Washington, DCBlues
Exchange
CANCELED: Red Hot Blues 'n BBQ 2020
5/22/2020
City: Washington, DC, USA
Dances: Blues
Why is Red Hot Blues ‘n BBQ the greatest blues event you’ll attend all year? With blues dancing, live music, great DJs, afternoon BBQs, food competitions, laying in the sunshine, community, and love, its the ultimate start of summer! Red Hot is about focusing attention on the roots of what we believe the blues is about: building communities. We can’t wait to see you in our nation’s capital: sunny, crawfish-tastic Washington, D.C.
22ndCANCELED: Sugarloaf Stomp - postponed to 2021
Rio de JaneiroLindy
Workshop
CANCELED: Sugarloaf Stomp - postponed to 2021
5/22/2020
City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dances: Lindy
Have you ever wanted to visit Brazil?
We have the perfect excuse to make your plans come true!
Join us in Sugarloaf Stomp 2020 for two days of classes, three days of parties, capirinhas and lots of sunshine in the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro!
Teachers: LaTasha Barnes and Felix Berghäll; Maíra Fagundes and Cinthia Addams;
22ndCANCELED: Swiss Lindy Tech
LuzernLindy
Workshop
CANCELED: Swiss Lindy Tech
5/22/2020
City: Luzern, Switzerland
Dances: Lindy
OUR VISION of Swiss Lindy Tech is a workshop where a small group of dancers come together to work intensively on improving their dancing from the bottom-up. For three days, we expect that you are prepared to work hard, are interested in fine-tuning your new skills during practice sessions, and are ready to delve in to this magical thing we call Lead & Follow. To give you an idea about how much scheduled content there will be: 10 hours of classes with Kevin & Jo and 5 hours of practice time in smaller groups.
22ndSeaside Stomp 2020
PensacolaBlues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Seaside Stomp 2020
5/22/2020
City: Pensacola, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Dance at the beach this summer in the beautiful seaside town of Pensacola, FL! With 8 hours of lessons and almost 24 hours of social dancing we have something for everyone!
Teachers: Erin Morris, Sarah St Ores, Robert David Jemian
28thBluesGeek Online 2020
St. LouisBlues
Workshop
BluesGeek Online 2020
5/28/2020
City: St. Louis, USA
Dances: Blues
The premier, 3-day blues idiom workshop BluesGeek is back for 2020. If you've never done blues, want to continue your education, or need a challenge, 2020 will have it all and more as we blend classes on blues dance history and technical innovation, filtered through your learning style with the best music that St. Louis and beyond has to offer. Geeks Will Unite!! May 28th-June 1st
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
29thCANCELED: Southwest Swing Showdown
Phoenix, ArizonaBlues, Lindy, Solo Jazz, West Coast, Other
Workshop
CANCELED: Southwest Swing Showdown
5/29/2020
City: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Solo Jazz, West Coast, Other
Southwest Swing Showdown is looking to throwdown the gauntlet this year! 4 tracks of Lindy Instruction, 1 Blues track, and a smorgasbord of electives from over 10 all-star instructors. Competitions with amazing prizes, a jazz crawl, free massages for full weekend participants, this is an event you don't want to miss!
Teachers: Anthony Chen, Irina Amzashvili, Rasmus Holmqvist, Mona Reithmeier, Gaby Cook, Rafał Pustelny, Laurel Ryan, Michelle Stokes, Daniel Repsch
Bands: Jonathan Ng's Rain City All Stars, Lava Hot Jass Band, Lynde Hunt Project
June, 2020
4thAthens Lindy Exchange
AthensLindy, Blues, Balboa
Exchange
Athens Lindy Exchange
6/4/2020
City: Athens, Greece
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Athens Lindy Exchange 2020!!! We had an amazing time thanks to all of you! We are ex-changing the dates, putting the next exchange at the beginning of June! Save the date for our next ALE! June 04-07 2020 -- You are invited to spend 3 days full of Athens night life, sun, great food and smiling people! This year we are throwing our first Lindy exchange in our city! This exchange is going to blow your mind! Much different and underground from the fests you've met, we promise to show you around the very best parts of our city and make you feel like a local! Athens is an awesome place, if you know where to go! On Thursday .. lets go to the awesome welcome party! On Friday.. we'll swing out under the moonlight! On Saturday.. we will give you a morning city tour and and an... evening pub/bar one! You'll meet the famous... Athens by night On Sunday.. we will go swimming to a blue waters beach and have cold beers all day long! And of course, all that will.. swing! Let's dance! -- More to be announced soon... #ale2020 #sunny #athens
5thBlues Picnic
MinskBlues
Workshop
Blues Picnic
6/5/2020
City: Minsk, Belarus
Dances: Blues
You are our guest on June 5-7 at the Blues Picnic!
Meet the sunrises together, wrap up yourself in blankets around the campfire, dance all night long and share the best dances.
After a long separation, we return back with new thoughts and ideas:
• teachers in love with their work,
• unique workshops,
• musicians who enchant you,
• magic...
Teachers: Miguel A. Cruz, Darya Novikova, Alexandr Kalevich, Valeria Trifonova, Veronica Demeniuk, Igor Ben
Bands: Hot Engines Band, Good Company
5thCUBE 2020
ChicagoBlues
Exchange
CUBE 2020
6/5/2020
City: Chicago, USA
Dances: Blues
Started as a series of house parties in the early aughts, CUBE has run in congruence with the Chicago Blues Festival for over a decade. Though the event has changed hands multiple times, it's still going strong, defined by it's daytime appreciation of the living tradition of the Blues and it's evenings spent dancing with friends. A purely social event, it's a chill party every year in the Windy City.
5thGood Fellow Blues Paris
ParisBlues
Workshop
Good Fellow Blues Paris
6/5/2020
City: Paris, France
Dances: Blues
5 hours of classes, 2 couples of international teachers, 3 parties, live with Dan Nash, a cozy atmosphere, no competition, space to dance... and Paris in June !
Teachers: Agniezka, Konrad, Carla, Rodrigo
Bands: Dan Nash
5thIN Rhythm Classic
IndianapolisLindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Exchange
IN Rhythm Classic
6/5/2020
City: Indianapolis, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Are you looking to show off your dance stuff? Need a chance for people to see what your all about in swing? Well then look no further. On June 5th-7th come to Indianapolis to express your most creative self in Lindy Hop, Shag, and Balboa. IN Rhythm Classic is the name of the game for our competition based weekend. Don’t be shy, bust a move and maybe win that sweet golden prize!!!
10thCANCELED: Castle Hop
Diez an der LahnLindy
Workshop
CANCELED: Castle Hop
6/10/2020
City: Diez an der Lahn, Germany
Dances: Lindy
Castle Hop, the small and personal Camp in a Castle in Germany. Swing by and dance with your heart ! We are more than happy to have Professor Cunningham & His Old School again at the Camp !
11thBalboa In corsica
CargeseBalboa
House Party
Balboa In corsica
6/11/2020
City: Cargese, France
Dances: Balboa
Dancing Balboa and discovering Corsica during a wonderful we of june ! 4 parties, with apero / night / after, live music, international teachers, 6 h workshops.
A nice hotel in front of the beach in Cargese to spend unforgettable nights of dancing.
Hiking, boat trip to Scandola, wine tasting, snorkeling and beach all day long... Welcome to the Beauty Island !
Teachers: Solen Le Bihan & Laurent Wallet
Oksana Shikiray & Olivier Harouard
Bands: 2 local Jazz Band
12thCANCELED: The Dance Thing
Outside SeattleFusion
Exchange
CANCELED: The Dance Thing
6/12/2020
City: Outside Seattle, USA
Dances: Fusion
Music! Dancing! Baby goats!
The Dance Thing is a summertime camping and Fusion dancing weekend just north of Seattle, WA. Get ready for fantastic music, great food, awesome people and fun workshops, all at an amazing venue!
During the day you can participate in community-driven "unconference" workshops and activities, or relax and explore the beautiful 50 acres of land and magnificent creek nearby. At night, you'll be dancing to a mix of live and DJ'd music until the wee hours of the morning.
Mark your calendars, and join us for another weekend of fun!
**This is a camping-only event**
12thManchester Micro Fusion Exchange
ManchesterFusion
Exchange
Manchester Micro Fusion Exchange
6/12/2020
City: Manchester, United Kingdom
Dances: Fusion
The first EVER Micro Fusion Exchange in the UK!
Manchester Micro Fusion Exchange (MMFX) is a community based project where DJs, skillsharers, artists and volunteers offer their time for free in order to bring together Micro Fusion dancers from around the world for the smallest financial cost.
**This is a pay-what-you-can event fully supporting those on low income attending for free (see Pricing page).**
Two late night parties (Fri/Sat)
Two days of skillshare, connected experiences
12thThe Slow Down
BrnoBlues
Workshop
The Slow Down
6/12/2020
City: Brno, Czech Republic
Dances: Blues
Hello our dear fellow blues dancers! :) We would like to invite you to Brno for our next edition of The Slow Down!
Teachers: Gaston, Alba, Sep
Bands: The Dudes of Ellington, Hoochie Coochie Band, Two house bands and maybe one jam band for Thursday preparty
19thTrippin’ Blues Amsterdam
AmsterdamBlues
Workshop
Trippin’ Blues Amsterdam
6/19/2020
City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dances: Blues
The fourth Trippin' Blues Amsterdam festival for traditional Blues & Slow Jazz. Weekend workshops from Europe's finest teachers. Parties with the best Blues dance bands and DJ's on dutch soil. Optional exchange program on Thursday & Friday to visit our capital in a dancing way. Come dance with us in the city of canals, bikes, red lights en windmills. ... by The Blues Joint
25thCanceled: Beantown Camp
Beverly, MassachusettsBlues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Workshop
Canceled: Beantown Camp
6/25/2020
City: Beverly, Massachusetts, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
A week of incredible classes and social dances at the beautiful Endicott College, 1 hour from Boston. Special events during the camp include Beantown Bounce (the instructors' show), Camp BBQ, Camp Social, Talent Show, Beantown Karaoke, Soul Party, as well as relaxation time at the beach and hanging with friends at the Pub.
Features the best food of any dance camp!
25thNorthwest Jazz Immersion
Lacey, WashingtonBlues, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Northwest Jazz Immersion
6/25/2020
City: Lacey, Washington, USA
Dances: Blues, Solo Jazz
Join Brenda Russell of DanceMode for this traditional Dixieland Jazz festival and learn the roots of Jazz and Blues. Mini lessons, tons of social dancing, multiple dance floors and bands to choose from all weekend!!!
27thCANCELED: Herräng Dance Camp 2020
HerrängLindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag, Boogie Woogie
Workshop
CANCELED: Herräng Dance Camp 2020
6/27/2020
City: Herräng, Sweden
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag, Boogie Woogie
Herrang has been cancelled. You can also help save this honorable swing dance institution by making a donation to our crowdfunding campaign.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-herrang-dance-camp?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet
If you have already paid for this summer's event, please find more information here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHgpFC2dJzp9itK5_wyrqsezizsggg9ar29lzHbv9wjdWYNQ/viewform
July, 2020
5thSwing in corsica
CargeseBalboa
Workshop
Swing in corsica
7/5/2020
City: Cargese, France
Dances: Balboa
A wonderful BALBOA festival in CORSICA ISLAND, 5 to 8 of july 2018.
Workshops with international teachers, bands every night, beach parties with dance floor !
Teachers: Solen LE BIHAN & Laurent WALLET
Oksana Shkiray & Nejc Zupan
Bands: 3 local Bands
9thPDF Swings
Portland, OregonWest Coast
Workshop
PDF Swings
7/9/2020
City: Portland, Oregon, USA
Dances: West Coast
WESTIES...this is your 2020 PDF event page. Post here for roomies, rides and strictly partners. We will keep you updated for 2020 event announcements on this event page. Invite your Westie friends to join our amazing weekend in 2020.
10thBay Area micro Fusion
OaklandFusion
Workshop
Bay Area micro Fusion
7/10/2020
City: Oakland, USA
Dances: Fusion
BAmF is distinctly different than your standard fusion weekend. A little smoother and more connected. Gentler and more comfortable.
BAmF was the first and is still the world's premier micro exchange. In 2020, BAmF is back with live music, 3 nights of dancing, 2 days of classes, and lots of other goodies, to be announced.
16thSeravezza Blues Camp
SeravezzaBlues
Workshop
Seravezza Blues Camp
7/16/2020
City: Seravezza, Italy
Dances: Blues
The deepest blues experience,
with music and dance students working together.
Teachers: Brenda Russell and more...
Bands: Emiblues and more...
17thBoston Balboa Tenth Anniversary Party (Exchange)
Boston, MABalboa
Exchange
Boston Balboa Tenth Anniversary Party (Exchange)
7/17/2020
City: Boston, MA, USA
Dances: Balboa
Boston Balboa turns 10 in July 2020 - join us for BBTAP! It’ll be a loosely-organized Balboa Exchange, with Michael Gamble & the Rhythm Serenaders – featuring all-star musicians – for TWO nights… and it isn’t Boston Balboa without a Sunday Speakeasy bar dance to wrap things up. We hope to see SO MANY of you this summer in Boston for a joyous celebration of Balboa, swing jazz, and the amazing community that makes all of this possible.
Bands: Michael Gamble's Rhythm Serenaders
17thCANCELED: Seattle Lindy Extravaganza: SLX 2020
SeattleLindy, Other
Workshop
CANCELED: Seattle Lindy Extravaganza: SLX 2020
7/17/2020
City: Seattle, USA
Dances: Lindy, Other
The Seattle Lindy Extravaganza is back for another year of dancing, live music, and summer in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
What is SLX?
-Three nights + two afternoons + one late night of live music with nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians including Albert Alva, Jonathan Ng, and Jonathan Doyle!
-Two days of diverse and engaging classes ranging from Lindy to House dancing!
-Many opportunities to experience Seattle and become a part of its dance community!
What makes SLX unique?
-Afternoon live jazz jam with professionals and amateurs jamming together!
-Dancing in the streets and parks of downtown Seattle!
-An opening BBQ to kick off the event in a spirit of integration and inclusion!
-Unique competitions where you won't know what happens next!
17thToulouse Fusion Weekend
ToulouseFusion
Workshop
24thPortland Blues Dance Festival
PortlandFusion
Workshop
Portland Blues Dance Festival
7/24/2020
City: Portland, USA
Dances: Fusion
Portland Blues Dance Festival features beginner-friendly blues dance workshops to help beginners learn how to cut a rug and join the community of Portland's blues dance scene!
30thCincyHop 2020
CINCINNATIBlues, Lindy
Exchange
CincyHop 2020
7/30/2020
City: CINCINNATI, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy
Experience a weekend packed with swing dancing, live music from top-notch bands, and a community of dancers from across the Midwest coming together to experience the best Cincinnati has to offer.
Bands: TBD
August, 2020
1stSwinging August Nights 2020
DenverLindy, Solo Jazz
House Party
Swinging August Nights 2020
8/1/2020
City: Denver, USA
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Get ready to twist, twirl and dance the night away on Saturday evenings in Five Points. Swinging August Nights is a free 1940's Jazz themed outdoor music and dance event in the historic Denver community of Five Points. ZoZo Group has teamed up with Community-Minded Dance (CMDance), to present outdoor swing dance events for the public. This year includes Hula Hoop and Double Dutch activities 4-6pm, and dancing 6-8:30pm.
Enjoy the summer sunsets with us in Five Points!
2ndMountain Blues Camp 2020
AssisiBlues
Workshop
Mountain Blues Camp 2020
8/2/2020
City: Assisi, Italy
Dances: Blues
* 6 nights of Blues dancing and partying
* 5 days of classes with some of the best teachers
* Lots of live music
* New picturesque location in Umbria, Italy
Registrations open on February 15th, at 12:00 CET.
Teachers: Annette Kühnle
Dominic Hannah
Catherine Palmier
Bands: To be announced
6thSwing Fling
Herndon, VirginiaWest Coast
Workshop
Swing Fling
8/6/2020
City: Herndon, Virginia, USA
Dances: West Coast
7thGreat Lakes Balboa Escape
ChicagoBalboa
Workshop
Great Lakes Balboa Escape
8/7/2020
City: Chicago, USA
Dances: Balboa
Join us for a balboa vacation in Chicago August 7-9, 2020. Unique tracked classes, live music , and fun contests.
Teachers: Brittany Morton, Luis Arredondo, Desiree Roffers, Douglas Mathews, Jennifer Lee, Matt Mitchell, Kadie Pangburn, Joe Pangburn, Kelly Arsenault, Mickey Fortanasce, Laura Keat, Jeremy Otth, Olga Marina, Andreas Olsson
Bands: onathan Stout and his Campus Five (featuring Hilary Alexander)
20thCeuvel Swing Camp 2020
AmsterdamLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Ceuvel Swing Camp 2020
8/20/2020
City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
In August 2020 we celebrate the sixth edition of Ceuvel Swing Camp: A weekend full of Lindy-Hop group and private classes.
We offer theme-based classes, different levels of group class and you can even choose to do each class in a different role! Read more about it below.
The main feature of Ceuvel Swing Camp is that every participant gets a private class. Please read that again: a private class for every participant. In addition, we have:
- Switch classes at two levels: beginners and advanced
- Levelled Lindy hop group classes and theme classes for all levels
- The opportunity to work on both roles by registering to lead in one of the levelled classes and follow in the other, if you choose to.
- Five nights of parties, with lots of live music
- Everything in walking distance from sustainable hub de Ceuvel
- Mix & Switch (Switch Mix & Match)
- Lunch and dinner all together
21stBluesila
VilniusBlues
Workshop
Bluesila
8/21/2020
City: Vilnius, Lithuania
Dances: Blues
27thSummer Hummer
Framingham, MassachusettsWest Coast
Workshop
Summer Hummer
8/27/2020
City: Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
Dances: West Coast
28thUptown Swingout
Minneapolis, MinnesotaLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Uptown Swingout
8/28/2020
City: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Bands: Naomi & Her Handsome Devils
September, 2020
2ndCANCELED: Swing Out New Hampshire XXII
Hebron, NHLindy
Workshop
CANCELED: Swing Out New Hampshire XXII
9/2/2020
City: Hebron, NH, USA
Dances: Lindy
2020 marks the 22nd year of inspiring Lindy Hop instructors and classes, top-notch music, and close-knit community at an all-inclusive swing dance camp in beautiful New Hampshire.
Teachers: Sylwia Bielec
Nathan Bugh
Gaby Cook
Sharon Davis
Natalia Eristavi
Alain Fragman
Skye Humphries
Andrew Nemr
Rafał Pustelny
Valerie Salstrom
Frida Segerdahl
Todd Yannacone
Juan Villafane
Bands: Gordon Webster and his Band
Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Five
4thI *Heart* Balboa 2020
Richmond, VirginiaBalboa
Workshop
I *Heart* Balboa 2020
9/4/2020
City: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Dances: Balboa
Teachers: Annabel Quisao
Bobby White
Chelsea Lee
David Lee
Jennifer Barnett
Luis Arredondo
Kadie Pangburn
Joe Pangburn
11thAires de Blues 2020
Buenos AiresBlues
Workshop
Aires de Blues 2020
9/11/2020
City: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dances: Blues
Having a festival that is repeated yearly is an honor and a permanent challenge. We organizers are grateful for all the presence, enthusiasm and feedback we receive with each edition.
This year we will be putting together the festival based on the needs and tastes of those who attend. There will be two days of lessons and three nights of partying and dancing with live bands.
We will build the schedule around what the attendees tell us they want to focus on and what the interests are.
Welcome to the fifth Blues Aires.
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
11thHomeBrewed Blues
CopenhagenFusion
Exchange
HomeBrewed Blues
9/11/2020
City: Copenhagen, Denmark
Dances: Fusion
A blues and fusion exchange, focused on good music and community driven activities.
Lots of live music and a dedicated room for both Fusion and Blues.
The event will be quite cheap (65 €) but we hope that everybody will do a little something to make the event awesome: Play a DJ set, organize an excursion, bake a cake, help decorating, help out at the bar or something similar.
We have a lovely venue with a bar, a sauna for late night relaxing, a cosy space to hang out and 2 dance floors.
11thLondon Throwdown
LondonFusion
Exchange
London Throwdown
9/11/2020
City: London, United Kingdom
Dances: Fusion
An epic weekend dedicated to throwing down hard and fast. This weekend is all about the art of competing, featuring the annual London Throwdown Championships. For the social dancers out there we’ll be packing in plenty of time for social dancing to the live bands and DJs each night too so there’s something for everyone.
11thSevern Sinners
BristolFusion
Workshop
Severn Sinners
9/11/2020
City: Bristol, United Kingdom
Dances: Fusion
A truly Bristolian Fusion|Blues Dance weekender. Switch-y, genderless dancing, 2 days of lessons, 3 nights of socials - with live and DJ'd Blues and Fusion - as well as unique Bristol experiences. Come Sin with us :P
17thNorth Star Blues
MinneapolisBlues
Exchange
North Star Blues
9/17/2020
City: Minneapolis, USA
Dances: Blues
North Star Blues has been called "your blues dance vacation" as it's a relaxed, friendly and fun exchange that showcases Minnesota values and musicians. You'll get lots of opportunity to get to know dancers at afternoon chill social events and then throw down in the evening with amazing live bands and national DJs.
Bands: Past bands: Blue Giants, James "Cornbread" Harris, Joyann Parker, Annie Mack, Bernard Allison
18thLindy on the Rocks
DenverFusion
Workshop
Lindy on the Rocks
9/18/2020
City: Denver, USA
Dances: Fusion
Lindy on the Rocks is all about the granddaddy of all swing dances, the Lindy Hop, although you will find other vintage dances mixed in as well. Lindy Hop can be danced slowly or very fast (when you’re ready). Our event provides high-quality instruction from the most talented swing dancers in the world. You can look forward to classes for all levels, live swing music, and plenty of social dancing.
Teachers: Jon Tigert, Jenna Applegarth, Anthony Chen, Irina Amzashvili, and more...
18thPhilly Swing Classic
Wilmington, DelawareWest Coast
Workshop
24thHülly Balboa Swing Farm
HüllBalboa
Workshop
Hülly Balboa Swing Farm
9/24/2020
City: Hüll, Germany
Dances: Balboa
Be prepared for a cozy, crazy, and warmhearted Balboa Festival in the north-german countryside: 4 days of small classes and tasters with amazing international teachers, 4 parties with DJ’s and live music - all under thatched roofs, with onsite accommodation, sauna, massage service, tasty food & drinks in a lovely and quiet rural area. Bring your friends and meet new ones in a bubble of Balboa bliss in the middle of nowhere, just close enough to Hamburg.
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
25thEmerald City Blues Festival
SeattleBlues
Workshop
Emerald City Blues Festival
9/25/2020
City: Seattle, USA
Dances: Blues
25thExpress Track Blues
New York CityBlues
Workshop
Express Track Blues
9/25/2020
City: New York City, USA
Dances: Blues
Our mission is to break through barriers to learning, instill confidence, and provide intermediate dancers with a platform in which to "level up" their dancing. We encourage dancers of ALL levels to evolve and hone their craft and skills. Through education and social dance, we aim to cultivate a community that celebrates and appreciates the rich culture and history of blues dancing.
Teachers: TBD
Bands: TBD
October, 2020
9thBlues Muse
PhiladelphiaBlues
Workshop
Blues Muse
10/9/2020
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Blues Muse is an event that is dedicated to partnership above all else. From our early years championing follower voice and creativity, we have grown to become the event to be at to hone your partnership skills, flex your creativity, and engage in deep learning about the techniques and theories around connection.
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
9thRhythm is Our Business
Gallatin/Nashville, TennesseeLindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Rhythm is Our Business
10/9/2020
City: Gallatin/Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Mark your calendars for year three of Rhythm Is Our Business, a workshop weekend just outside of Nashville, TN!
Year Three of RIOB brings you the same fun event with even more to offer - live band masterclasses, the #RhythmBusinessSoloComp, top-notch instructors, and more. RSVP here for event updates, and join us October 9th through 11th, 2020! #RIOB2020 #IWannaBeAtRIOB
23rdAll Slow Balboa
Torquay, EnglandBalboa
Workshop
All Slow Balboa
10/23/2020
City: Torquay, England, United Kingdom
Dances: Balboa
Teachers: Jacob Wigger and Shani Brown
23rdJordan and Tatiana Workshop Weekend
Horseheads, New YorkWest Coast
Workshop
November, 2020
6thSignifyin' Blues 2020
Los AngelesBlues
Workshop
Signifyin' Blues 2020
11/6/2020
City: Los Angeles, USA
Dances: Blues
3rd Annual Music and Dance Event benefitting Barbara Morrison's California Jazz & Blues Museum.
Signifyin' Blues honors the origin of Blues through our workshops and commitment to Live Blues music every night of the event!
Bands: Barbara Morrison, Erica Brown, Brother Yusef, Missy Andersen, Cheyenne Amen, & more!
13thHot Cider Swing
KissimmeeFusion
Exchange
Hot Cider Swing
11/13/2020
City: Kissimmee, USA
Dances: Fusion
Hot Cider Swing
Welcome to the Christmas exchange down in the sunshine state. This is the very first Hot Cider Swing and we aren't holding back! The weekend will include things like:
-3 Rooms of dancing
-Live Bands
-Mix and match (with a Cash prize)
-10 hours of Classes
-Vinyl night
We can't wait to include more dances in our repertoire. We are bringing teachers and DJs from all over Florida and two amazing teachers from Saint Louis! Classes and dances will include:
-Lindy
-Blues
-Balboa
-Shag
-Solo Jazz
-Boogie Woogie
19thAustin Lindy Exchange 2020
AustinLindy
Exchange
Austin Lindy Exchange 2020
11/19/2020
City: Austin, USA
Dances: Lindy
For a limited time you can get $20 off the early bird price of $95 for a full weekend pass. Use promo code BESTPRICE. This offer is good till Nov. 30, 2019 at 11:45 pm.
19thDCSX
Herndon, VirginiaWest Coast
Workshop
DCSX
11/19/2020
City: Herndon, Virginia, USA
Dances: West Coast
20thHigh-Fidelity Fusion 2020
SeattleFusion
Workshop
High-Fidelity Fusion 2020
11/20/2020
City: Seattle, USA
Dances: Fusion
We’re back for year two with all the juicy goodness of the first and MORE...
More instruction to supercharge your dance, music to spark your creativity, and magic sprinkled all around.
<< REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 2020 >>
Application Details:
Instruction: open 3/2 | close 4/30
DJs: open 4/6 | close 5/31
Partner Program: *open now* | close 5/31
Live Acts: contact David Keogh
Performance Showcase: open 6/1 | close 8/31
*access all applications from highfidelityfusion.com
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What to expect:
- Three nights of dancing to your favorite DJs and ear-meltingly delicious live acts, until the wee hours.
- Fri/ Sat/ Sun daytime classes, with 3 options in each time slot! Classes won't be limited to dance technique: we'll also be offering topics like advancing your DJ skills, marketing for dance professionals, and teacher training.
- Returning to our GORGEOUS venue, centrally located in Fremont, close to an organic grocery, amazing bars and restaurants, and accessible for parking and public transit!
- A bring-down-the-house, inclusive performance showcase!
- A whole helluva lot of connection and magic, on and off the dance floor (with consent, of course).
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Who we are: lovers of dance, long-time fusion supporters, and individuals committed to change fueled by the values of our community. We believe leadership is not automatic, but a continual conversation, requiring integrity and transparency. We take that responsibility seriously. Our dance is constantly changing and we’re committed to adapting along with it, listening as we go.
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The Team:
Alyssa Manning- Instruction Lead | Special Projects (she/ her/ hers)
David Keogh- Live Acts | Lighting and Visuals | Special Projects (he/ him/ his)
Eliza Wilder - Project Manager | Marketing Director | Special Projects (she/ her/ hers)
Joie Cousins - Care Team Lead (they/ them/ theirs)
Justin Johnson - Audio and Live Sound Lead (he/ him/ his)
Lessa Jay Lamb - Executive Director (she/ her/ hers)
Megan Hargrove- Volunteering Co-Lead (she/ her/ hers)
Rebecca Young - Volunteering Co-Lead (she/ her/ hers)
Shadi Paulo - Venue Manager | DJ Lead (he/ him/ his)
Stephanie Yamamoto - Partner Program Lead (she/ her/ hers)
Tenae Lew- Chief Financial Officer (she/ her/ hers)
Thena Seer - Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility Lead (they/ them/ theirs)
Zach May- Registration Lead | “Zach of All Trades” (he/ him/ his)
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Head to https://www.highfidelityfusion.com/ for info on our Code of Conduct and other policies.
Follow us on our facebook page, facebook group, and on IG @highfidelityfusion !!
https://www.facebook.com/events/174428690668366/
December, 2020
31stFusionizers 21
BernFusion
Workshop
Fusionizers 21
12/31/2020
City: Bern, Switzerland
Dances: Fusion
check our webpage for more information :-D
Teachers: Brenda Russell, Michael Wälti, Flouer Evelyn, and many more tba
Bands: True, HiJo, more tba
February, 2021
19thLindyland
Los AngelesLindy, Balboa
Exchange
Lindyland
2/19/2021
City: Los Angeles, USA
Dances: Lindy, Balboa
This weekend-long event comes in two parts: Lindyland will be held on UCLA's world-famous campus in the Kerchoff Grand Salon. For even Moore dancing fun, join us at the Moore Dance Studio in Brentwood (a 10 minute drive from UCLA).
Live bands include LA-scene locals and DJs include Rachel Phillips!
Schedule
Friday
Moore dancing $28
8-11pm Live Band TBD
11-3am DJed music
Saturday
Lindyland
*suggested donation: $10-12
6:30-7:30pm Amateur Mix n Match
8-11pm Live Band TBD
Moore dancing $15
11-3am DJed music
Sunday
Lindyland
*suggested donation: $8-10
8-11pm Live Band TBD
Bands: TBD
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