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
April, 2021
8thThe ESS Camp Boston
Boxborough, MassachusettsWest Coast
Workshop
The ESS Camp Boston
4/8/2021
City: Boxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Dances: West Coast
For novice dancers and above.
Teachers: Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake
Ben Morris & Victoria Henk
16thbounce swing festival
PadovaLindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Workshop
bounce swing festival
4/16/2021
City: Padova, Italy
Dances: Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz
Welcome to the 2 edition of the International 'Bounce Swing Festival 2021', from 16 to 18 April 2020 in Padova (North East of Italy) - 3 days of Lindy Hop, Balboa and Solo Jazz workshops with international teachers; - 3 nights of parties; - competitions; - fabulous live bands and awesome DJ's! 2019 was the thermal edition.. what about 2021???
Teachers: Alice Mei (FRA) & Felipe Braga (BRA); Alba Mengual (SPA) & Gas Fernandez (ARG); Diana Florindi (ITA) & Roberto Alaia (ITA); Frances 'Fancy' Dougherty (USA) & Nejc Zupan(SLO); Sanna Leinonen (FIN) & Adam LaMontagne (USA)
Bands: Professor Cunningham and His Old School
16thFallin In Blues
GrenobleBlues
Workshop
Fallin In Blues
4/16/2021
City: Grenoble, France
Dances: Blues
3 nights of blues, and an amazing workshop. More details to come...
May, 2021
6thRedwood Coast Music Festival
EurekaBlues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag, Boogie Woogie, Other
Exchange
Redwood Coast Music Festival
5/6/2021
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
7th
PortlandFusion
Exchange
5/7/2021
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.
14thStompology
Rochester, New YorkLindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Stompology
5/14/2021
City: Rochester, New York, USA
Dances: Lindy, Solo Jazz
Solo jazz and solo charleston workshops
Teachers: Sharon Davis
Felipe Braga
Andrew Nemr
Sara Deckard
Bands: Eyal Vilner Big Band
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