Petit ESpanish Blues Festival11/29/2019City: Madrid, SpainDances: BluesHere at The Big Mama Ballroom we run 2 annual blues dance festivals - ESpanish Blues Festival in April, and it's baby sister, Petit ESBF in December! Petit ESBF is a heart-warming weekend, where dancers and musicians get to work together and bond over the weekend, creating an intimate and connected experience on the dance floor.
Petit ESBF is a no-frills weekend for the social dance lover! No competitions, no shows, no interruptions... just great classes, incredible music, lots of social dancing and wonderful people!!Teachers: Adamo & Vicci Alba & Gas Bands: Stefano Ronchi More TBC
Pocket Change Exchange11/28/2019City: Christchurch, New ZealandDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaPCX is in it's 9th year - an epic fun social exchange in Christchurch, NZ, we are known for being the most fun, friendly and awesome social exchange you could ever want to go to! And at the start of the NZ summer it\'s the perfect time to come holiday afterwards as well!
Lazy Blues Stuttgart 201912/5/2019City: Stuttgart, GermanyDances: BluesDo you like it nice and cosy? For you, does blues dancing mean meditation, relaxation, and pure joy? Do you always wanted to find out more about how to have even more relaxed dances, how to savor every movement and become one with the music? Then Lazy Blues is your perfect match!!!
Blues Fever Festival12/12/2019City: Vienna, AustriaDances: Blues, Solo Jazz****THE NEW FESTIVAL IN VIENNA**** There will be lots of social dancing, two floors, amazing teachers, 6 bands, aaaaaand different competition devisions such as: - Newcomers M&M, - Open M&M, - Invitational M&M , - bring your own partner (Strictly), - Solo - Short Showcase (40 to 80 seconds) And a lot of #BluesLove
Wild West Xmas Festival12/13/2019City: Sofiko Korinthias - 1 hour away from Athens, GreeceDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaJust before Christmas on the 13-15 December we are going on a 3-days excursion at the Ranch, a camp ... SALOON in the WILD WEST! The campsite is absolutely breathtaking! Big horses and ponies to ride, two big (actual) Saloons providing warm beverages, a western themed dinning room with exceptional choices of -greek- food, an archery course to begin your day and of course a lot of swing dancing! The menu of the weekend includes, *LIVE Band Music every night & great swing & r&b Djs, *Swing dance workshops by our amazing teacher team *Horse riding Lessons *Archery Courses *Crazy Parties on Friday and Saturday night *Afternoon Sunday party and of course we will dance our arsh off!
Ice Swing Holiday12/28/2019City: Budapest, HungaryDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaSwing with us to 2020 with an unforgettable weekend! A wide range of colourful programmes will ensure your wholesome entertainment. The excellent atmosphere is guaranteed: a multitude of social programmes in the day, whereas 3 venues, 5 parties and 4 live bands in the evening. Architecture, atmosphere, culinary delicacies and community! Let's celebrate the new year together, the party capital of Europe and Pepita welcome you!
Lindy Focus12/26/2019City: Asheville, North Carolina, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, ShagTeachers: Irina Amzashvili Jenna Applegarth Kelly Arsenault LaTasha Barnes Shani Brown Nathan Bugh Hyunjung Choi Gaby Cook Clàudia Fonte Mickey Fortanasce Jo Hoffberg Andrew Hsi Peter Kertz Nikki Marvin Mikey Pedroza Laurel Ryan Michelle Stokes Damon Stone Kelsy Stone Jon Tigert Elze Visnevskyte Bobby White Todd Yannacone
Ice Swing Holiday12/28/2019City: Budapest, HungaryDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaSwing with us to 2020 with an unforgettable weekend! A wide range of colourful programmes will ensure your wholesome entertainment. The excellent atmosphere is guaranteed: a multitude of social programmes in the day, whereas 3 venues, 5 parties and 4 live bands in the evening. Architecture, atmosphere, culinary delicacies and community! Let's celebrate the new year together, the party capital of Europe and Pepita welcome you!
Lindy Focus12/26/2019City: Asheville, North Carolina, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, ShagTeachers: Irina Amzashvili Jenna Applegarth Kelly Arsenault LaTasha Barnes Shani Brown Nathan Bugh Hyunjung Choi Gaby Cook Clàudia Fonte Mickey Fortanasce Jo Hoffberg Andrew Hsi Peter Kertz Nikki Marvin Mikey Pedroza Laurel Ryan Michelle Stokes Damon Stone Kelsy Stone Jon Tigert Elze Visnevskyte Bobby White Todd Yannacone
Ice Swing Holiday12/28/2019City: Budapest, HungaryDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaSwing with us to 2020 with an unforgettable weekend! A wide range of colourful programmes will ensure your wholesome entertainment. The excellent atmosphere is guaranteed: a multitude of social programmes in the day, whereas 3 venues, 5 parties and 4 live bands in the evening. Architecture, atmosphere, culinary delicacies and community! Let's celebrate the new year together, the party capital of Europe and Pepita welcome you!
Lindy Focus12/26/2019City: Asheville, North Carolina, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, ShagTeachers: Irina Amzashvili Jenna Applegarth Kelly Arsenault LaTasha Barnes Shani Brown Nathan Bugh Hyunjung Choi Gaby Cook Clàudia Fonte Mickey Fortanasce Jo Hoffberg Andrew Hsi Peter Kertz Nikki Marvin Mikey Pedroza Laurel Ryan Michelle Stokes Damon Stone Kelsy Stone Jon Tigert Elze Visnevskyte Bobby White Todd Yannacone
Crazy Blues - III Edition1/10/2020City: Montecatini Terme, ItalyDances: BluesA full immersion weekend dedicated to the Blues dance and the Blues live music in a "All inclusive" formula: accommodation + classes + parties & crazy afterparties until late... all in the same place! The festival is located in the middle of beautiful, charming Tuscany in Italy, and more precisely in Montecatini Terme, a suburb of Pistoia famous for its thermal water and the Liberty style. Registration will open on 1st September 2019.
1st Hülly Blues1/24/2020City: Hüll, GermanyDances: BluesThere will be Blues in the old farm house between Hamburg and Bremen, cows and sauna, some month after the 1st Balboa Swing Farm and the 6th Hülly Hop Swing Farm .
In the middle of nowhere but reachable by train (and free private shuttle), plane (Hamburg Airport) or car (90 minutes from Hamburg).
International blues dance teachers, live music, DJs, sauna, and nice carefree, all inclusive, all under one roof packages are waiting for you.Teachers: Eric Nieland, Cédric Clerc, Caroline FaivreBands: The Sky is crying
Fairbridge Dance Camp1/23/2020City: Pinjarra, AustraliaDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaSimply Swing Dance Camp is Western Australia's most fun and educational Annual Swing Dance Event!! Everything happens at Fairbridge Village, workshops, meals, taster classes and social dancing. Enjoy the heritage listed cottages, within walking distance to the hall. Your Workshop ticket will include all workshops, taster classes and social dances on your selected day and you can participate in as much or as little as you choose. If you don't want to do workshops, Thats Fine! Come and relax and enjoy the social dances every night. Come and enjoy a total immersion experience and a place with a real sense of community. Friendly and enthusiastic dancers come together to learn from 6 of the best dancers in the world and have fun!!
Breizh Blues Invasion 20201/31/2020City: Rennes, FranceDances: BluesMeet the Breizh Blues Invasion 2020 - the 7th edition of the biggest blues dance festival held in Bretagne!
For seven years BBI becomes a meeting place for many dancers from many regions of France and other countries! This winter, we invite you to visit the heart of medieval city Rennes and discover how warm the breizh blues can be!
This year Breizh blues Invasion prepares for you: - 3 level of classes of partnered blues; - 7 hours of classes with international teachers - 2 all night parties and 1 after-brunch party; - live music during parties!! And warm and hospitality of breton people of course!Teachers: Fabien Vrillon - Lisa Clarke (FR), Denis Lutsko - Virginie Walker (UA/FR), Nicolas Naman - Alina Vysotskaya (FR/BY), Denis Agapov - Olga Stoyakova (BY).Bands: Loulou's back in town, Opus Swing
Fairbridge Dance Camp1/23/2020City: Pinjarra, AustraliaDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaSimply Swing Dance Camp is Western Australia's most fun and educational Annual Swing Dance Event!! Everything happens at Fairbridge Village, workshops, meals, taster classes and social dancing. Enjoy the heritage listed cottages, within walking distance to the hall. Your Workshop ticket will include all workshops, taster classes and social dances on your selected day and you can participate in as much or as little as you choose. If you don't want to do workshops, Thats Fine! Come and relax and enjoy the social dances every night. Come and enjoy a total immersion experience and a place with a real sense of community. Friendly and enthusiastic dancers come together to learn from 6 of the best dancers in the world and have fun!!
Corvallis Swing Weekend1/31/2020City: Corvallis, OR, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, ShagIn celebration of our tenth anniversary, we’re hosting three nights of jazz music and dancing in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
Expect a heck of a party, with live bands, special guest DJs, evening and late night dances, snacks, and community activities. Bands: Stealin' Apples Jazz Band, Jen Hodge, Cherry Blossom Orchestra, Breakers Yard
Ljubljana Blues Exchange1/31/2020City: Ljubljana, SloveniaDances: BluesBlues exchange featuring live music, secret trip, fun daytime activities, and town tour! Save the date and stayed tuned for more info!
Breizh Blues Invasion 20201/31/2020City: Rennes, FranceDances: BluesMeet the Breizh Blues Invasion 2020 - the 7th edition of the biggest blues dance festival held in Bretagne!
For seven years BBI becomes a meeting place for many dancers from many regions of France and other countries! This winter, we invite you to visit the heart of medieval city Rennes and discover how warm the breizh blues can be!
This year Breizh blues Invasion prepares for you: - 3 level of classes of partnered blues; - 7 hours of classes with international teachers - 2 all night parties and 1 after-brunch party; - live music during parties!! And warm and hospitality of breton people of course!Teachers: Fabien Vrillon - Lisa Clarke (FR), Denis Lutsko - Virginie Walker (UA/FR), Nicolas Naman - Alina Vysotskaya (FR/BY), Denis Agapov - Olga Stoyakova (BY).Bands: Loulou's back in town, Opus Swing
Corvallis Swing Weekend1/31/2020City: Corvallis, OR, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, ShagIn celebration of our tenth anniversary, we’re hosting three nights of jazz music and dancing in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
Expect a heck of a party, with live bands, special guest DJs, evening and late night dances, snacks, and community activities. Bands: Stealin' Apples Jazz Band, Jen Hodge, Cherry Blossom Orchestra, Breakers Yard
Ljubljana Blues Exchange1/31/2020City: Ljubljana, SloveniaDances: BluesBlues exchange featuring live music, secret trip, fun daytime activities, and town tour! Save the date and stayed tuned for more info!
Blues & Green Retreat2/1/2020City: Near Koh Lanta, ThailandDances: BluesCome and dance Blues with us in Thailand and let's help the planet together. We are in contact with an ecologic association in Thailand. We will clean a beach and more. More information (location, hotel,....) soon on the website
& All That Jazz2/7/2020City: Oakland, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Fusion, Solo JazzChill weekend of exceptional Jazz music and the dancing that goes along with it.
2 days Workshops Band Live Music 3 days All Night Party 4+ CompetitionsTeachers: Damon Stone Kelsy Stone Jennifer Sowden Nathaniel M. Abrea 박영진 (Young Gene Park) 김정현 (Melissa Kim) 안경민 (Kyeongmin Andrew Ahn) Yancy Poon Jon Ng
Blues & Green Retreat2/1/2020City: Near Koh Lanta, ThailandDances: BluesCome and dance Blues with us in Thailand and let's help the planet together. We are in contact with an ecologic association in Thailand. We will clean a beach and more. More information (location, hotel,....) soon on the website
Backwater Blues 20202/14/2020City: Huntsville, AL, USADances: Blues, OtherYou're favorite Ballroomin' event is back! We are preparing lots of updates for you but for now mark your calendars to come see us in Huntsville in February! Registration opens October 27th 7pm CSTTeachers: Mike Legenthal, Bobby Green, Dan Legenthal, Krystal Wilkerson, Laney Barhaugh, Julie BrownBands: The K-Night Owls featuring Taryn Newborne!
In Love With Blues 20202/14/2020City: Tours, FranceDances: BluesThere will be two parties and a tea party with live music, J&J competition, and, of course, lots of dancing. Full pass includes 6h of classes for 4 levels (from beginner to expert) with 3 couples of teachers. With 10% discount for the foreign dancers the price for Full pas is as low as 90 euro!Teachers: Dawa Jung & Youngdon Kwon from Seoul, Sandra Thörn & Niclas Palmer from Gothenburg, Anne Hélène Bargain Cavasa & Bernard Cavasa from ToulouseBands: Blues and Bones, The Raggedy Junkers
15th Rock That Swing Festival2/20/2020City: Munich, GermanyDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaFor more than a decade the festival celebrates the diversity of the dances and music of the Swing and Rock and Roll era from the 20s to the 50s. Over a span of 5 days, fantastic dance nights, hot live music, shows, competitions, numerous workshops, dance masters from the 30s, and passionate dancers from all over the world create an inspiring and unforgettable atmosphere. At the Rock That Swing Dance Camp more than 60 of the world's best teachers give classes during the daytime offering a vast variety of more than 200 workshops. Dancers at any level, from beginner to intermediate to advanced and all the way up to teacher, can create their own individual schedule.
Lindy Diversion: Where Swing & Blues Meet2/21/2020City: Denver, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Solo Jazz, OtherLindy Diversion branches out a bit more to include dances such as Tap, Blues, and Jazz. There are no competitions at Lindy Diversion; the focus is on the workshop classes and the often spectacular live music and social dancing. Just like at our other events, you can find some of the best in the world at our event. Look forward to engaging classes, live music to dance to all night, and some killer performances this February 21-24, 2020.Teachers: Dax Hock, Sarah Breck, Adam Wilkerson, Krystal Wilkerson & more
WinterEnd Blues Festival2/21/2020City: Minsk, BelarusDances: BluesWe are happy to welcome you at fifth edition of WinterEnd Blues festival! Cozy Minsk city will meet you with its snowy streets, illuminated with soft languid street lights. Master-classes of foreign teachers, winners and finalists of many of blues competitions. We saw those guys at work, they definitely have some blues to show us! Two grand parties with live music! From classic blues to fusion for sure, belorussian musicians will touch the soul of every dancer! And of course competitions! Great opportunity to check your skills. Don't miss it! Lets warm up this winter under the great sound of the blues!
15th Rock That Swing Festival2/20/2020City: Munich, GermanyDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaFor more than a decade the festival celebrates the diversity of the dances and music of the Swing and Rock and Roll era from the 20s to the 50s. Over a span of 5 days, fantastic dance nights, hot live music, shows, competitions, numerous workshops, dance masters from the 30s, and passionate dancers from all over the world create an inspiring and unforgettable atmosphere. At the Rock That Swing Dance Camp more than 60 of the world's best teachers give classes during the daytime offering a vast variety of more than 200 workshops. Dancers at any level, from beginner to intermediate to advanced and all the way up to teacher, can create their own individual schedule.
Austin Blues Party 132/27/2020City: Austin, Tx, USADances: BluesCome to a Big Damn Party in the Live Music Capital of the World!
Austin Blues Party is known for its live bands, party vibes, and classes that start late enough you can dance all night. Teachers: TBD, see the website as they’re announcedBands: Andrea Dawson ft. Devan Jones The Eastside Kings
Double Shot Festival2/27/2020City: Valencia, SpainDances: Blues, Fusion8 hours of classes, the best international teachers, more than 600 dancers, amazing parties locations, international bands, 2 rooms...Teachers: Vicci & Adamo, Judit Triguero & Xandy Liberato, & more....
Austin Blues Party 132/27/2020City: Austin, Tx, USADances: BluesCome to a Big Damn Party in the Live Music Capital of the World!
Austin Blues Party is known for its live bands, party vibes, and classes that start late enough you can dance all night. Teachers: TBD, see the website as they’re announcedBands: Andrea Dawson ft. Devan Jones The Eastside Kings
Double Shot Festival2/27/2020City: Valencia, SpainDances: Blues, Fusion8 hours of classes, the best international teachers, more than 600 dancers, amazing parties locations, international bands, 2 rooms...Teachers: Vicci & Adamo, Judit Triguero & Xandy Liberato, & more....
Big Red Swing Weekend Workshop3/1/2020City: Bloomington, IN., USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, ShagIndiana University's big annual workshop with great instructors and bands.
HyggeBlues3/6/2020City: Copenhagen, DenmarkDances: BluesSmall, cozy Blues Festival for around 150 people. Classes during the day, live music and party all night!Teachers: Dan Repsch, Mike Legenthal, Vicci Moore, Adamo Ciarallo, Stefano RonchiBands: Stefano Ronchi and Marcos Coll
SnowMELT Blues Dance Festival 20203/6/2020City: Champaign-Urbana, IL, USADances: BluesSave the date for C-U's 2nd annual SnowMELT Blues Weekend: March 6-8, 2020.
Live bands, multiple tracks for blues dance lessons, social dancing, and a great dance community! More info coming soon. Teachers: TBDBands: TBD
Big Red Swing Weekend Workshop3/1/2020City: Bloomington, IN., USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, ShagIndiana University's big annual workshop with great instructors and bands.
Cocoa Blues & Fusion Exchange Barcelona3/12/2020City: Barcelona, SpainDances: Blues, FusionCome to the 5 Edition of Cocoa Blues & Fusion Exchange! This exchange aims to combine two of our passions, good music and chocolate. Yes! This delicious duo is back this year and it’s about to get even sweeter! We’ve got blues to warm your spirit, fusion to make you travel somewhere out of this world, chocolate to sweeten things up, cultural activities to spark your interest and gastronomical events to knock your socks off! All along in the beginning of spring in the lovely and sunny city of Barcelona, don't miss it!!!Bands: 6-7 local and international bands to be confirmed.
Cruisin' for a Bluesin'3/19/2020City: Los Angeles, USADances: Blues, FusionJoin Us For Our 12th Voyage!! (You keep sayin' you want to go...) Thursday, March 19th - Sunday March 22nd, 2020! We are CAPPING it at 175 dancers!
BOAT, "IMAGINATION" WATERSLIDES! 24 HOUR PIZZA and ICE CREAM!
Long Beach, CA to Ensenada, Mexico and back! All Inclusive - 4 days and 3 nights of Mayhem! Register Early + Pay in Full = FREE T-Shirt! All the Food You Can Eat! Room and Board Gaming, Crafts and Dancing in the Afternoons Meet and Greet Session Blues Dancing every night on the Lido Deck & Indoor Lounges Live Blues Music! DJ's Galore! Formal Evening Dinner Friday Night! Private Cocktail Party Cruise Entertainment Casinos Port Fees & Taxes Fuel Charge Documentation Fees
(Prices and Availability Subject to Change)
Dance Your Aft Off! http://cruisinforabluesin.com/
Aires de Blues 20204/3/2020City: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDances: BluesHaving 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: TBABands: TBA
bluesSHOUT! 20204/3/2020City: Chicago, USADances: BluesbluesSHOUT! is a moment in time, a place, and a community celebrating blues dance, blues music, and blues culture. Blues dance includes historical and contemporary African American vernacular dances done to blues music. Our event provides classes, social dancing, and competition opportunities for attendees from all over the country and world.
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On the Road of Blues4/3/2020City: Paris, FranceDances: BluesBlues festival focused on the History of Blues dance & music, on the beautiful city of Paris. We can't wait to welcome you and spend this week-end together :D !Teachers: Dexter Santos & Noemi Blue, Leigh & DaireBands: to be known
Belta Blues 20204/17/2020City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United KingdomDances: Blues, FusionClasses are aimed at dancers who have a very good understanding of the fundamentals of blues and fusion dancing, are able to lead or follow with confidence and clarity, and are ready to be challenged.
There will be one core track so that we can build a cohesive curriculum over the weekend, and share the experience as a group.
And then there will be the parties, with live music and a host of great DJs.
Registration open on 22nd of November at 7 PM GMT!
Teachers: Becky Norris, Tristan Brightman, Greg Dyke, Jess Feldbauer and Emma Whitcombe.Bands: Stephano Ronchi; Beat Root Jam
DCLX 20204/17/2020City: Washington, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, ShagHot Jazz, Fast Dancing, and a Celebration of D.C.’s Unique Jazz Scene
DCLX, the nation’s premier Lindy hop exchange, offers the nation’s best live traditional jazz music, drawing musicians and dancers from across the world, April 17-19, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Bands: TBD
Fallin In Blues4/24/2020City: Grenoble, FranceDances: BluesLet's fall in blues in Grenoble! A nice workshop in French Alps with solo or partnered lessons: 3 nights with live music, and an exciting costume party on Saturday!Teachers: Vicci Moore &Adamo Ciarallo, Sharon & RonDobrovinsky, Catherine Palmier, and more to comeBands: Dan Nash & Ray Wallen duet! And more to come
lil’Ladybug Blues & Fusion Exchange 4/25/2020City: Eindhoven, NetherlandsDances: Blues, Fusionlil’Ladybug is about enjoying the city and dancing in open air and nice food and lot’s of dancing. With skill share activities we are aiming to get to know each other even better.
CSC Canadian Swing Championships5/15/2020City: Montreal (Trois Rivières), CanadaDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaCanada'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!
CSC Canadian Swing Championships5/15/2020City: Montreal (Trois Rivières), CanadaDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaCanada'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!
BluesGeek 20205/28/2020City: St. Louis, USADances: BluesThe 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 1stTeachers: TBABands: TBA
Southwest Swing Showdown5/29/2020City: Phoenix, Arizona, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Solo Jazz, West Coast, OtherSouthwest 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 RepschBands: Jonathan Ng's Rain City All Stars, Lava Hot Jass Band, Lynde Hunt Project
BluesGeek 20205/28/2020City: St. Louis, USADances: BluesThe 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 1stTeachers: TBABands: TBA
Athens Lindy Exchange6/4/2020City: Athens, GreeceDances: Lindy, Blues, BalboaAthens 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
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CUBE 2020
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CUBE 20206/5/2020City: Chicago, USADances: BluesStarted 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.
Trippin’ Blues Amsterdam6/19/2020City: Amsterdam, NetherlandsDances: BluesThe 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
Portland Blues Dance Festival7/24/2020City: Portland, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Fusion, West CoastPortland 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!
HomeBrewed Blues9/11/2020City: Copenhagen, DenmarkDances: Blues, FusionA 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.
London Throwdown 9/11/2020City: London, United KingdomDances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Fusion, Solo Jazz, Shag, OtherAn 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.
Severn Sinners9/11/2020City: Bristol, United KingdomDances: Blues, FusionA 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
Lindy on the Rocks9/18/2020City: Denver, USADances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Fusion, Solo JazzLindy 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...
North Star Blues9/17/2020City: Minneapolis, USADances: BluesNorth 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
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Emerald City Blues Festival9/25/2020City: Seattle, USADances: Blues