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7/5/2019
City: Minsk, Belarus
Dances: Blues
This is a story of light and darkness, the story of pain and joy, of a body and a soul. This is a story of the Blues Spirit.
7/4/2019
City: Portland, Oregon, USA
Dances: Blues
Four days of dancing and competitions at the Portland Waterfront Blues Fest, plus late-night dances and a blues dance cruise
Teachers: Brenda Russell
Bands: Shemekia Copeland, Trombone Shorty, California Honeydrops, and about 80 more
7/5/2019
City: Inverness, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Scotland's favourite travelling Blues Dance event is back! And this time its heading North!
7/5/2019
City: Graz, Austria
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Swingingrazy is a long running, very successful Swing-Event in the south of Austria (Graz) with highly qualified teachers, bouncy parties and superb live-music! Check out our website for details
7/12/2019
City: Albany, NY, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Fusion
Music. Dancing. Food. Swimming. Shenanigans. Albany.
7/12/2019
City: Girona (Catalunya), Spain
Dances: Blues
3 days with Blues Dance Classes, live music, swimming pool, Jams, accommodation, and meals included
7/12/2019
City: Ipswich, United Kingdom
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Fantastic weekend of swing music and dance. Some of the UK's best swing bands and DJs will provided the music to dance to. There will be dance classes and entertainment all on the the single site, alongside catering and traders of vintage products. Tents are available to stay in or bring your own tent, caravan or campervan. Referred to as 'a great summer party' this is a not to be missed event.
7/11/2019
City: Seravezza (LU), Italy
Dances: Blues
Musicians and dancers together.
7/19/2019
City: Cork, Ireland
Dances: Blues
The little workshop with the big heart goes international for 2019.
7/15/2019
City: Lucerne, Switzerland
Dances: Lindy, Blues
We are looking forward to the next edition of our summer event with Lindy Hop and Blues and for the first time: with Shag! From Monday to Friday there will be workshops and parties during the day and in the evenings. We hope you will join us!
7/27/2019
City: Mont Dore, France
Dances: Blues
A full week in the mountains, close to volcanos Bands every evenings, Jacuzzi, Hammam, swimming pool, sauna Large and good buffet style meals
7/27/2019
City: Mont Dore, France
Dances: Blues
One Week of holidays an Blues dancing in the middle of France, Live music every party, pool party, sauna, hammam, Jaccuzzis, french food, chees & wine :) in the middle beautifull french volcanoes
Teachers: Vicci & Adamo, Alba & Gas, Lisa & Fabien, Anne-Helene & Bernard, more to come
Bands: Hot Engines Band, Mister Tchang Trio, The Raggedy Junkers sextet, The Blues & Bones
7/26/2019
City: Boston, MA, USA
Dances: Blues
Sweet Molasses Blues returns to Boston July 26-28 2019!
7/27/2019
City: Mont Dore, France
Dances: Blues
A full week in the mountains, close to volcanos Bands every evenings, Jacuzzi, Hammam, swimming pool, sauna Large and good buffet style meals
7/27/2019
City: Mont Dore, France
Dances: Blues
One Week of holidays an Blues dancing in the middle of France, Live music every party, pool party, sauna, hammam, Jaccuzzis, french food, chees & wine :) in the middle beautifull french volcanoes
Teachers: Vicci & Adamo, Alba & Gas, Lisa & Fabien, Anne-Helene & Bernard, more to come
Bands: Hot Engines Band, Mister Tchang Trio, The Raggedy Junkers sextet, The Blues & Bones
7/27/2019
City: Mont Dore, France
Dances: Blues
A full week in the mountains, close to volcanos Bands every evenings, Jacuzzi, Hammam, swimming pool, sauna Large and good buffet style meals
7/27/2019
City: Mont Dore, France
Dances: Blues
One Week of holidays an Blues dancing in the middle of France, Live music every party, pool party, sauna, hammam, Jaccuzzis, french food, chees & wine :) in the middle beautifull french volcanoes
Teachers: Vicci & Adamo, Alba & Gas, Lisa & Fabien, Anne-Helene & Bernard, more to come
Bands: Hot Engines Band, Mister Tchang Trio, The Raggedy Junkers sextet, The Blues & Bones
8/2/2019
City: Boise, USA
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
A full weekend of of workshops with instructors from all over the United States, 3 different local bands for the main events, and 3 late night dances with playing a variety of music. Boise City Swing offers it all while still being authentic to the awesome community that we have in Boise.
8/1/2019
City: Canberra, Australia
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Canberräng 1-4 August 2019 presents The Greatest Hits of Swing! Canberräng is Canberräng's festival of swing and one of Australia's longest running and best loved swing dance exchanges. In 2019 join us in our nation's capital from 1-4 August as we salute the iconic music and moments that have shaped swing dance through the years! Headlined by Professor Cunningham and his Old School and featuring the sublime Hetty Kate, it's going to be one stellar compilation! More details coming soon!
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.
8/4/2019
City: Volterra, Italy
Dances: Blues
Mountain Blues Camp 2019
8/9/2019
City: Belgrade, Serbia And Montenegro
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Visit Serbia's Capital and enjoy the weekend of Lindy Fun! Explore Belgrade through music, dance, food and historical sites. Be a part of cozy event in the heart of Balkans!
8/9/2019
City: Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Join us August 9-11 for a weekend full of dancing, fun, and live music from Combo Royale & other bands! Jumping at the Westside is Rapid Rhythms premier swing dance event lasting a full weekend and hosted in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a trend-setting city for beer, food, and art.
8/9/2019
City: Washington, DC, USA
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Workshops focusing on slow drag this year
8/9/2019
City: Washington, USA
Dances: Blues
A weekend of Slow Drag, from the late 1880s to the 1960s. Dive deep into this simple dance to engage with history, musicality, quality of motion, and proprioception at a level more advanced than you would achieve in a weekend where you did all the things.
Teachers: TBA, but get excited
8/4/2019
City: Volterra, Italy
Dances: Blues
Mountain Blues Camp 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
8/15/2019
City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Fusion, Solo Jazz
Get ready for the five year anniversary of Ceuvel Swing Camp - long weekend of swing dance parties and classes in the North of Amsterdam. Also this year: every participant gets a private class; lindy hop group classes (with a focus on switching roles) and taster classes; everything within walking distance; a separate blues room; a Switch Mix&Match competition; and of course a very welcoming and cosy atmosphere.
Teachers: Katie Kobalt, Audun Kveberg, Kibble White, Jason Hsu, Jeff Tong
Bands: HOMMAGE
8/9/2019
City: Washington, DC, USA
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Workshops focusing on slow drag this year
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!
8/17/2019
City: Tilburg, Netherlands
Dances: Lindy, Blues
The weekend where you can come and Lindy Hop with AND without your children! Come and join our second family HOP weekend. A weekend full of dancing. And it's possible to bring your kids. They will be entertained when you take classes and learn to dance as well! If you don't have kids, you can also join in because we have some awesome classes prepared for you! The teachers can't wait to share all their secrets
8/16/2019
City: Melbourne, Australia
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Get ready for the hottest new competition to hit down under - Lindy Royale! A weekend party full of cracking comps, juicy social dancing, and all the love of our incredible swing community. Featuring: - Competition categories across all your favourite swing dance styles - The headline event, the Lindy Royale- a high flying, fast paced battle right down to the last couple standing! - A Teams and Showcase event - Three nights of social dancing - Choc full of that supportive community atmosphere we love Whether you're new to swing dancing or a seasoned veteran, a competitor or a social dancer, this weekend is for everyone.
8/23/2019
City: Düsseldorf, Germany
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to Swing Club. We are more than excited to host the first Swing Festival in Düsseldorf! So mark August 23-25, 2019 in your calendar when the Swing Club Festival opens its doors for the first time. To make sure you don't miss a thing and are always up to date follow our facebook page and/or event. We are looking forward to seeing you in August! The Swing Club
8/15/2019
City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Fusion, Solo Jazz
Get ready for the five year anniversary of Ceuvel Swing Camp - long weekend of swing dance parties and classes in the North of Amsterdam. Also this year: every participant gets a private class; lindy hop group classes (with a focus on switching roles) and taster classes; everything within walking distance; a separate blues room; a Switch Mix&Match competition; and of course a very welcoming and cosy atmosphere.
Teachers: Katie Kobalt, Audun Kveberg, Kibble White, Jason Hsu, Jeff Tong
Bands: HOMMAGE
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!
8/30/2019
City: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Dances: Blues
Big mama, Ladybug Blues returns in 2019 to continue building the blues dance community in Eindhoven. While lil’Ladybug blues&fusion exchange focuses on having lot’s of dance and fun Ladybug Blues weekend is about expanding our horizons and learning more. This weekend includes workshops with Lucky Skillen en other local and international heroes as well as great live music.
Teachers: Brian Lucky Skillen, Taryn & Ollie, Jonne & Gregor
Bands: Van Tastik
8/30/2019
City: Piotrowice Nyskie, Poland
Dances: Blues, Fusion
THE FESTIVAL: 30th August - 1th September 2019
8/30/2019
City: Paris, France
Dances: Lindy, Blues
Venues : Chantier in Montreuil + Studio Albatros (3 rooms)Venues of parties : Chantier in Montreuil for the Friday night 30/08/19: party with the "hot rascals" orchestra (Paris, France) for the saturday night 31/08/19 with the "Jack&Jills Swing Band Quintet" orchestra (Paris, France) .3 levels in Lindy-hop / 3 levels in Blues / 1 swing orchestra party on friday night / 1 swing orchestra party on saturday night
Teachers: Peter Wishart & Chloé Boucard (Rennes, France)
8/30/2019
City: Reading, United Kingdom
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
An epic weekend of Swing music and dancing returns to Reading during the last weekend of August (30th Aug - 1st Sep 2019). Now in its fourth year RSX2019 is firmly established as one of the most enjoyable Swing exchanges in the dance calendar. In addition to the different live bands each evening, visitors in 2018 were treated to a fantastic range of taster classes, including ukulele, Afro-Caribbean dance, Shag, Balboa and Blues. Visitors were also able to soak up the sights (and beer) with a Real Ale Tour and Local History Tours. Expect more of the same for 2019. So save the date and visit the website for further information.
8/30/2019
City: Bristol, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Bristol is famous for three things: Cider, being the coolest city ever, and a fanatical dedication to switchy friendly dancing. That makes it the perfect city to host Severn Sinners, our Fusion and blues dance festival (with token cider tasting). If you like friendly events with a healthy dose of fusion alongside enough authentic blues to keep the groove alive alongside the beeps, come check us out. We are bursting at the seams with live music, great DJs (and a tantalising mix of the two), guest lessons, parties, and two of the best fusion teachers that have ever existed in all of time
Teachers: Flouer Evelyn, Justin Riley, Tristan Brightman
Bands: EBY, Alain Andrieux, live bands TBA soon!
8/28/2019
City: Hebron NH, USA
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Lindy Hop summer camp in the beautiful woods of New Hampshire with the best music and most inspiring and supportive instructors you could hope for!
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!
8/30/2019
City: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Dances: Blues
Big mama, Ladybug Blues returns in 2019 to continue building the blues dance community in Eindhoven. While lil’Ladybug blues&fusion exchange focuses on having lot’s of dance and fun Ladybug Blues weekend is about expanding our horizons and learning more. This weekend includes workshops with Lucky Skillen en other local and international heroes as well as great live music.
Teachers: Brian Lucky Skillen, Taryn & Ollie, Jonne & Gregor
Bands: Van Tastik
8/30/2019
City: Piotrowice Nyskie, Poland
Dances: Blues, Fusion
THE FESTIVAL: 30th August - 1th September 2019
8/30/2019
City: Paris, France
Dances: Lindy, Blues
Venues : Chantier in Montreuil + Studio Albatros (3 rooms)Venues of parties : Chantier in Montreuil for the Friday night 30/08/19: party with the "hot rascals" orchestra (Paris, France) for the saturday night 31/08/19 with the "Jack&Jills Swing Band Quintet" orchestra (Paris, France) .3 levels in Lindy-hop / 3 levels in Blues / 1 swing orchestra party on friday night / 1 swing orchestra party on saturday night
Teachers: Peter Wishart & Chloé Boucard (Rennes, France)
8/30/2019
City: Reading, United Kingdom
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
An epic weekend of Swing music and dancing returns to Reading during the last weekend of August (30th Aug - 1st Sep 2019). Now in its fourth year RSX2019 is firmly established as one of the most enjoyable Swing exchanges in the dance calendar. In addition to the different live bands each evening, visitors in 2018 were treated to a fantastic range of taster classes, including ukulele, Afro-Caribbean dance, Shag, Balboa and Blues. Visitors were also able to soak up the sights (and beer) with a Real Ale Tour and Local History Tours. Expect more of the same for 2019. So save the date and visit the website for further information.
8/30/2019
City: Bristol, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Bristol is famous for three things: Cider, being the coolest city ever, and a fanatical dedication to switchy friendly dancing. That makes it the perfect city to host Severn Sinners, our Fusion and blues dance festival (with token cider tasting). If you like friendly events with a healthy dose of fusion alongside enough authentic blues to keep the groove alive alongside the beeps, come check us out. We are bursting at the seams with live music, great DJs (and a tantalising mix of the two), guest lessons, parties, and two of the best fusion teachers that have ever existed in all of time
Teachers: Flouer Evelyn, Justin Riley, Tristan Brightman
Bands: EBY, Alain Andrieux, live bands TBA soon!
8/28/2019
City: Hebron NH, USA
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Lindy Hop summer camp in the beautiful woods of New Hampshire with the best music and most inspiring and supportive instructors you could hope for!
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!
9/5/2019
City: Bern, Switzerland
Dances: Blues
The annual international Blues Dance Workshop in Bern
Teachers: Flouer Evelyn, Jenny Sowden any many more
Bands: Stefano Ronchi, Sam Mr. Tchang and more
9/5/2019
City: Chania, Creete, Greece
Dances: Blues
Four days of classes, 4 parties, side events in beautiful specific sites, with 4 International teachers and incredible musicians! Come and enjoy the magic atmosphere of Crete, full of Blues!
8/28/2019
City: Hebron NH, USA
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Lindy Hop summer camp in the beautiful woods of New Hampshire with the best music and most inspiring and supportive instructors you could hope for!
9/13/2019
City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
We would love to welcome you to Amsterdam Lindy Exchange 2019. Explore this beautiful city by day and dance in some of AMS' most gorgeous venues by night.
9/12/2019
City: Porto, Portugal
Dances: Lindy, Blues
Autmun Swing Weekend proposes you a celebration in the lovely city of Porto, combining parties and classes with group activities that will challenge your senses, from sight to taste. We are thrilled and honored to have Catrine Ljunggren and Daniel Larsson as our teachers for the weekend, together with surprise guests, live bands and two amazing sets of Djs Duos to get the floor on fire! It will be a weekend full of the best music, great vibes, amazing classes and most of all, lots of fun! We hope you can join us!
9/13/2019
City: Seattle, USA
Dances: Blues
After an 8 year hiatus, Emerald City Blues Festival is coming back to Seattle in September, 2019! 3 nights of dancing with both live music and DJ'd music, 2 days of workshops taught by local and nationally renowned instructors, and 3 different competitions.
9/13/2019
City: Denver, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Fusion, Solo Jazz, Other
At Hot Night Fusion Weekend, we celebrate combination, flow, and new dimensions of music where we individually teach and study pure dance forms and then find ways to integrate them. This event supports these dance concoctions by providing 20 hours of classes throughout the weekend with top instructors from several different dance styles. Some genres will be progressive so you can choose a style to study in depth and other styles will be taught as electives to open the door to new opportunities in your dancing.Hot Night Fusion Weekend runs concurrently with Lindy on the Rocks with classes in the same venue and a pass gets you access to all three rooms of dancing (all-access or dance only) and over 20 hours of classes (all-access pass). Save the date September 13-15, 2019!!
Teachers: Nathaniel Abrea, Joe Demers, Juan Villafane, Latasha Barnes, and more...
9/14/2019
City: Margate, United Kingdom
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
The Seaside Vintage Dance Weekend. With evening ball, vintage fair, high tea, morning tidal pool swim and sunset outdoor dancing. All for early bird price of £10!
9/20/2019
City: Toulouse, France
Dances: Blues, Fusion
3 days, 3 venues, 3 parties, 3 live bands, and more to come. Afternoon outdoor dancing, picnic and other activities. Come and dance with us! ♥
Bands: To be announced...
9/20/2019
City: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Lindy exchange in Edinburgh
9/19/2019
City: Munich, Germany
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Welcome to Bavaria, we are excited to invite you to our lovely, joyous and familiar Lindy Exchange organised by Munich dancers. The 17th time in a row we celebrate the Exchange in combination with the world famous Oktoberfest. We have 5 days of dancing, socialising, funcompetitions, amazing shows and drinking beer at the Oktoberfest. Until now we always had enough hosts for all our out-of-town dancers.
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.
9/27/2019
City: Goulburn, Australia
Dances: Blues
Hearken the Blues is unabashedly and unapologetically a blues dance event that celebrates our love and respect for blues music, dance and culture. Our vision is to bring together members of the Australian community to celebrate what we love about blues, to learn together and to get inspired.
9/27/2019
City: Ploulec'h (Lannion), France
Dances: Lindy, Blues
In Brittany, festival of music and dance swing at the seaside 2 evenings live concerts numerous tasters dance solo or in couple 4 levels
9/26/2019
City: Catania, Italy
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Catania hosts the Sicily Dance Camp and brings the best of Swing on the international scene to Sicily . Many guests present at this new edition and the world of European swing already choked at the idea of spending four days immersed in the Sicilian culture of music and American dance of the '30s and' 40s.
10/3/2019
City: Nuremberg, Germany
Dances: Lindy, Blues
Lindy Hop & Blues are best friends at the 8th edition of our cosy little festival! Enjoy 2 days of Lindy & Blues workshops and 3 parties with 4 bands in beautiful Nuremberg. We really cherish the intimate atmosphere where you can actually dance with everybody. Note: There is an extra Solo track on Thursday!
10/4/2019
City: St. Louis, MO, USA
Dances: Blues
Prepare to Throwdown next August as St. Louis hosts one of the biggest blues competition weekends ever!!
10/11/2019
City: Lisbon, Portugal
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
The Lisbon Lindy Hop community has gathered and decided it was time to have our own Lindy Hop Exchange and do what we do best: have fun and dance with people from all around the world, without the budget overkill, set in an Autumn with bright crisp blue skies and Lisbon's unique light. We can smell the roasted chestnuts already...
10/11/2019
City: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Dances: Lindy, Blues
We are delighted to announce the return of GlasGoSlow for 2019! Coming to Glasgow this October is a weekend dedicated to enjoying the slower things in life. We have two days of classes, three socials, live music and top-notch tuition all lined up for you. In a choose your own adventure style workshop, you'll have the chance to take classes in only slow lindy, only blues, or a bit of both.
10/11/2019
City: Athens, Greece
Dances: Blues
We welcome you to the sunny city of Athens for a wondrous Blues Dance Festival!
10/18/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Blues Muse is a follower creativity and leader receptivity focused dance weekend!
10/18/2019
City: Dortmund, Germany
Dances: Blues
The first BluesPott-Special of this kind in Dortmund! After we gained some inspiring experience while hosting the fabulous OctoBlues for the last two years, this time we wanna dig even deeper! It will get cozy and smooth, with lots of cool cats from the Ruhr area and beyond! Embrace this opportunity to get to know blues-y perfection with the help of fantastic teachers and talented dancers! There will be a whole lotta dancin' and smilin' and bluesin' together! Meet you at Diggin Deep! Stay tuned for more information!
10/17/2019
City: Barcelona, Spain
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Drag the blues is doing some changes this year! We change friday venue and we add a Blues Dinner. Very easy and in the same place and with a concert just after dinning, to begin to play and dance. Get ready for blues surprises that night. But we still being having best international teachers. Plenty of different bands, 6 confirmed and 2 more to be confirmed. If you like live blues you have to come. Moreover, enjoy Barcelona at the end of summer, perfect weather to be here, just warm, not too hot, not too cold :D Check our web for more details! Great offers for groups. Drag the Blues Where the blues happens Dance it alive
Teachers: Jenny Sowden & Jae Wilson, Fabien & Lisa, Lucky Skillen & Noemí Blue, Trisha Sewell
10/18/2019
City: Prague, Czech Republic
Dances: Blues
A cozy little workshop in the beautiful Prague. Blues & more than just blues, 7 hours of workshops, 3 parties, 2 bands, love, and dancing.
10/25/2019
City: Stockholm, Sweden
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Welcome to the first ever Blues and Fusion festival in Stockholm! We’re calling it Blue Fika Fest since our blues is blue, our fusion is blues-inspired, and fika* is our way of life.
10/25/2019
City: Canberra, Australia
Dances: Lindy, Blues
A brand new event in the nation's capital with teaching and musical talent to boot!
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
11/7/2019
City: Charleston, USA
Dances: Blues
Join us as we celebrate 10 magical years of Blues in beautiful Charleston, SC, the home of Holy City Blues!
11/7/2019
City: Los Angeles, USA
Dances: Blues
A 4 day Blues music and dance festival in Los Angeles, CA benefitting Barbara Morrison's CA Jazz & Blues Museum!
Teachers: TBA (the best of the best)
Bands: 3x Grammy nominee Barbara Morrison & about a dozen other Grammy winning and nominated blues/jazz/funk bands
11/8/2019
City: New York City, USA
Dances: Lindy, Blues
The American Lindy Hop Championships for 2019 offers Lindy Hop and related forms, Jazz and Tap at the historic Grand Prospect Hall in Park Slope Brooklyn just a few train stops away from Times Square. We'll dine & dance in 3 ballrooms with discounted hotel accommodations just blocks away. Groups come at a discount and get table seating adjacent to the dance floor in the main.3 story ballroom.
11/15/2019
City: London, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
We're excited to bring Blues Baby Blues back in 2019! What can you expect? Amazing live music and parties, fun competitions, inspiring teachers and top quality workshops.
11/22/2019
City: Montreal, Canada
Dances: Lindy, Blues
Followlogie is all-encompassing celebration of the follower's role in the world of swing dances, including Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz & Blues, while offering fresh and new persepectives for leaders on how important their partners are. Followlogie features some of the most inspiring international teachers to develop the art of being a strong follower. To participate in Followlogie is essentially finding a space to work your dance skills as a follower and as a leader, keeping in mind the follower's perspective. Solo, couple and exploration dance classes are offered to develop the tools you need to find your voice and define your dancer's identity. The competitions, the show, the discussions, the music and dance nights are as many occasions to fill up with inspiration !!! CELEBRATE - EMPOWER - UNDERSTAND - EXPRESS !! We intend: To offer great opportunities for dancers expressing and celebrating the follower role To develop leader skill level in creating exceptional moves and movement based on the connected partnership inherent to our dance To provide a medium for the expression, empowerment, and development and celebration of women's place in the swing community We intend to create spaces for developing one's individuality for all who wish to invest the follower's role. The goal is to define and express Jazz dancer identities, knowledge of the solo and couple formats for social dancing and/or performance in a fun and empowering environment emphasizing inclusiveness. Most importantly, we wish to do all of this while considering the realities that women specifically face in our community and the ways in which men can complement, understand, celebrate and support them.
11/21/2019
City: South Island, New Zealand
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Swing Dancing Road Trip Around NZ!!! We only have 50 seats on the Lindy Bus so if you want to be first in line to get the full details and register. head to kiwilindyexchange.com to add your name to our mailing list. I grew up in Queenstown so I have spent a lot of time adventuring around New Zealand and now I want to invite other Swing Dancers to check it out too. This trip includes transport from Christchurch to Te Anau, Queenstown and then back to Christchurch stopping by, beaches, forests, waterfalls, wineries, mountains etc. Plus Social dancing every night either with the local scenes or some nights we will be in the middle of no where.
11/21/2019
City: Melbourne, Australia
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Lindy Exchange in Melbourne.
11/29/2019
City: Madrid, Spain
Dances: Blues
Here 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.
11/21/2019
City: South Island, New Zealand
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Swing Dancing Road Trip Around NZ!!! We only have 50 seats on the Lindy Bus so if you want to be first in line to get the full details and register. head to kiwilindyexchange.com to add your name to our mailing list. I grew up in Queenstown so I have spent a lot of time adventuring around New Zealand and now I want to invite other Swing Dancers to check it out too. This trip includes transport from Christchurch to Te Anau, Queenstown and then back to Christchurch stopping by, beaches, forests, waterfalls, wineries, mountains etc. Plus Social dancing every night either with the local scenes or some nights we will be in the middle of no where.
11/28/2019
City: Christchurch, New Zealand
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
PCX 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!
11/29/2019
City: Madrid, Spain
Dances: Blues
Here 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.
11/28/2019
City: Christchurch, New Zealand
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
PCX 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!
12/5/2019
City: Stuttgart, Germany
Dances: Blues
Do 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!!!
12/12/2019
City: Vienna, Austria
Dances: Blues, Solo Jazz
12/12/2019
City: Vienna, Austria
Dances: Blues
****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
12/13/2019
City: Sofiko Korinthias - 1 hour away from Athens, Greece
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Just 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!
12/28/2019
City: Budapest, Hungary
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Swing 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!
12/27/2019
City: Ghent, Belgium
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
A dazzling fresh swing dance festival in Ghent
12/28/2019
City: Budapest, Hungary
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Swing 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!
12/27/2019
City: Ghent, Belgium
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
A dazzling fresh swing dance festival in Ghent
12/28/2019
City: Budapest, Hungary
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Swing 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!
12/27/2019
City: Ghent, Belgium
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
A dazzling fresh swing dance festival in Ghent
1/10/2020
City: Montecatini Terme, Italy
Dances: Blues
A full immersion weekend dedicated to the Blues dance and the Blues live music in a "All inclusive" formula: accommodation + classes + parties & 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.
1/24/2020
City: Drochtersen-Hüll, Germany
Dances: Blues
There 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 Hully 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.
1/24/2020
City: Hüll, Germany
Dances: Blues
There 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 .
1/23/2020
City: Pinjarra, Australia
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Simply 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!!
1/31/2020
City: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dances: Blues
Blues exchange featuring live music, secret trip, fun daytime activities, and town tour! Save the date and stayed tuned for more info!
1/23/2020
City: Pinjarra, Australia
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
Simply 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!!
1/31/2020
City: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dances: Blues
Blues exchange featuring live music, secret trip, fun daytime activities, and town tour! Save the date and stayed tuned for more info!
2/1/2020
City: Near Koh Lanta, Thailand
Dances: Blues
Come 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
2/1/2020
City: Near Koh Lanta, Thailand
Dances: Blues
Come 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
2/20/2020
City: Munich, Germany
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
For 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.
2/21/2020
City: Minsk, Belarus
Dances: Blues
We 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!
2/20/2020
City: Munich, Germany
Dances: Lindy, Blues, Balboa
For 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.
2/28/2020
City: Bloomington, IN., USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Indiana University's big annual workshop with great instructors and bands.
2/27/2020
City: Valencia, Spain
Dances: Blues, Fusion
8 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....
2/28/2020
City: Bloomington, IN., USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Indiana University's big annual workshop with great instructors and bands.
2/27/2020
City: Valencia, Spain
Dances: Blues, Fusion
8 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....
3/6/2020
City: Champaign-Urbana, IL, USA
Dances: Blues
Save the date for C-U's 2nd annual SnowMELT Blues Weekend:
3/12/2020
City: Barcelona, Spain
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Come 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.
3/19/2020
City: Los Angeles, USA
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Join Us For Our 12th Voyage!! (You keep sayin' you want to go...)
4/9/2020
City: Eureka, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Shag, Boogie Woogie, West Coast
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