San Francisco Swing - Top Swing Dance Events in the US 2008







	home getting started weekly classes event calendar instructors venues resources did you know? private lessons swing dance blog contact us We Recommend: Swing Dancing for Beginners Simply Swing Dance for Absolute Beginners Learn To Dance Swing, Beginners		Top Swing Dance Events in the US 2008 - 2009 Swing Dance is still hot in the United States. Starting way back in the 1920s, it has found its way to the present. Today, many are still falling in love with Swing Dance. There are a multitude of workshops, dance events and competitions for swing and lindy hop. People dance swing for fun, because they love the music, for exercise, or because it has become a passion in life. For Swing lovers, both amateurs to professionals, below is a great list of Swing and Lindy Hop Dance events you might want to check out. JULY 2008 Swing Fling Dance Event http://www.swingfling.com Watch and be part of the Swing Fling Dance scheduled for July 31- August 3 at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, DC. Swing Fling offers more floors compared to other swing events. There is always a place to open dance so inquire today at 1-800-Hiltons or visit http://www.swingfling.com to register. SWING WEEK AT AUGUSTA http://www.swingtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7633 Happening on July 13 - 18, 2008 at Elkins, WV, this event features a camp environment for student dancers and serious student musicians to learn together to create an experience of unparalleled energy and creativity. For more information visit http://www.augustaheritage/lindyhop. Built for Blues http://www.builtforblues.com/ Happening on July 30- August, this is a 5 day summer Blues Dance camp held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The instructor list includes: Lessa Thieme (Seattle, WA), Lucky (New York, NY), Mihai (San Francisco, CA) , Chris Ransdell (Tulsa, OK) , Mike Leggett (Atlanta, GA) , Rachel DeMers (Denver, CO) and more. CONNECTICUT LINDY EXCHANGE http://ctlindyexchange.com/ Registration is now open for this event which is set for July 25-27, 2008. Dancers will be coming from Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virgina, Washington, Australia, Canada and Korea. CAMP HOLLYWOOD http://www.camphollywood.net/ Camp Hollywood has emerged to become one of the world's largest Lindy Hop dance camps. Join the dances classes from July 31 to August 3. AUGUST 2008 Frankie Manning Workshop Weekend www.lindyjam.com Look forward to meeting Frankie Manning on August 8-10 at Rochester NY. For more information on this workshop visit www.lindyjam.com. 4th Annual Lindy on the Rocks http://yehoodi.com/?EventID=10536 Set for August 8-10, the 4th Annual Lindy on the rocks will be held at Denver, Colorado. Fourteen International Instructors will be present with 7 competitions and best of all, late night dancing. International Lindy Hop Championships http://ilhc.com This event is in honor of the international presence and appeal of Lindy Hop to be held from August 22-24 in Washington. For more information visit http://ilhc.com. Wicked Lindy Weekend http://www.swingtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7739 Enjoy an awesome weekend with Steve and Rebecca Drzewiczewski for swing dance workshops, contests and social dancing! This is set for August 15th - 17th, 2008 at the Sheraton Ferncroft Resort in Danvers, MA. Labor Day Weekend at the Orange County http://www.swingtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7807 Spend your Labor Day at the Orange County, California for this swing dance camp. To be held on August 30- September 1, you will enjoy learning from international instructors from France, Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Montreal Canada, as well as world traveling instructors that live locally. INSPIRATION WEEKEND http://www.inspirationweekend.com/ This is a lindy hop swing camp and contest weekend set for August 30- Sept 1 in Orange County, California. The event will be graced by instructors from Washington D.C., Minnesota, and San Francisco as well as hiring world traveling instructors that live locally. SWING OUT NEW HAMPSHIRE http://www.swingoutnh.com/ Swing Out New Hampshire is a dance camp focusing primarily on Lindy Hop, offering four full days of classes and five nights of dancing at Camp Wicosuta in Hebron, NH. This will be held on August 21- September 1. Dallas D.A.N.C.E. http://www.dallasdance.com/ This event is scheduled on August 28-30 at the Regency Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Get discount if you purchase your ticket in advance. SEPTEMBER 2008 The ConneXXion and The World Swing Dance Championships http://yehoodi.com/?EventID=10963 This event is made possible by Eileen and Teveya Dovbish and Buddy Schwimmer. The competition is set for September 12 - 14, 2008 at Irvine Marriott in Irvine, CA. Southern Belle Swing Bash www.southernbelleswing.com This will be held on September 19-21 2008 in Atlanta Georgia featuring the following instructors: Ramona Staffeld, Evita Arce and Gina Helfrich. For more information, visit www.southernbelleswing.com. Dessert City Swing http://www.desertcityswing.com This event is set for September 5-6 in Phoenix, Arizona. Join free workshops and dance with the champions. San Francisco Lindy Exchange 2008 http://sflindyexchange.com/2008/ San Francisco is the capital of Swing Dance. Celebrate Swing at the San Francisco Lindy Exchange on September 12-14 2008. Dirt Cheap Blues Exchange http://www.dirtcheapblues.com/ Join the 4th Annual Dirt Cheap Blues Exchange. This event is scheduled on September 11-14 2008 in at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA. BridgeTown Swing http://www.portlandswing.org/ This event is set for Sept 18-20, 2008 in Portland, Oregon. Dance the Lindy with the Portland Swing Dance Club. Blues Boot Camp - Part Deux http://www.bluesbootcamp.com/ The goal of this boot camp in Dallas Texas is become one of the best blues dancers. Join the workshop on September 25-28, 2008. OCTOBER 2008 Workshops w/ Skye Humphries & Frida Segerdahl http://yehoodi.com/?EventID=10959 On October 4 and 5, 2008, White Heat Presents workshops with the participation of Skye Humphries and Frida Segerdahl. This event will be held at Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, New York. Only 50 spots are available for this workshop. Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown http://www.rhythmpursuits.com/ulhs/ The event will held at on October 9-12 at the Cineman Ballroom, St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information visit http://www.rhythmpursuits.com/ulhs/. Rhythm is Our Business Swing and Blues Dance Weekend www.cmdance.org Spend your weekend with Steven Mitchell, Virginie Jensen, Skye Humpries and Frida Segerdahl on October 17-19 at Denver, Colorado. Visit their Website, www.cmdance.org. The 11th American Lindy Hop Championships http://www.artspectrum.org/alhc.htm Join the competition and be the champion on October 23, 24, 25 and 26 at the Stamford Hilton Hotel, One First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT. Get more details at http://www.artspectrum.org/alhc.htm. Diversion Weekend http://lindydiversion.com/ Dance Lindy Hop with Steven & Virginie and Skye & Frida on October 17-19 in Denver, Colorado. Red Hot Lindy Exchange http://www.rhlxmemphis.com/ First Exchange weekend in Memphis set on October 17-19. Halloween Swingthing http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com/ Central Swing Dance brings celebrates Halloween with Swing Dance on October 23-25 in Irvine, California. Eastern Balboa Championships http://ibalboa.com/ The insanely amazing Balboa weekend is back on October 1 - November 1. The event will be in Raleigh, North Carolina. NOVEMBER 2008 Pittsburgh is Swingin' www.pittstoplindyhop.com Bringing Swing to Pittsburg on November 21-23. For more information visit www.pittstoplindyhop.com. Mountain Magic Swing Dance Convention http://www.michelledance.com/ Dance on November 7-8 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada with Michelle Kinkaid. Phoenix Lindy Exchange VIII http://www.phoenixlindyexchange.com/ The event stars Titan Hot 7 plus over 13 other live bands from all over the world playing classic jazz and swing on November 6-9. Check this out in Phoenix, Arizona. Emerald City Blues Festival http://emeraldcityblues.com/ Dance the blues with Mitchell and Jensen on November 14-17 2008 in Seattle Washington. Austin Lindy Exchange 9 http://www.austinlindyexchange.com/ Dance the blues and lindy on November 21-23 at the Austin Lindy Exchange. PittStop Lindy Hop 8 http://www.pittstoplindyhop.com/ This event is set for November 21-23 in Pittsburg. US Open Swing Dance Championships http://www.usopenswingdc.com/ Witness the Best of the Best competing for Swing Dancing's US Open title and "The Opus" on November 27-29 in Anaheim. Win almost $52,000 worth of cash and awards. DECEMBER 2008 4th Annual KILLER DILLER BALL WEEKEND! http://www.yehoodi.com/calendar/more_info.php?EventID=10987 Spend December 5-7 at the Century Ballroom and witness the famous Harvest Moon Lindy Hop Competition. Moreover, have a shot with the instructors for the weekend including Todd Yannacone, Giselle Anguizola (San Diego, CA), Mike Faltesek (Seattle, WA) and Casey Schneider (Seattle, WA). SF Balboa Festival http://www.balboabattle.com/ This is 4th Annual Electrifying Swing Ball is set for December 12-14, 2008 in San Francisco, California. Dance the Balboa, Lindy and Shag. JANUARY 2009 Lone Star Championships http://yehoodi.com/?EventID=10973 Prepare for the Lone Star Championships on January 23-25, 2009. The competition will be held in Austin, Texas. Utah Lindy Exchange 2009 http://ulx.swingutah.com/ Dance the Blues, Lindy and Balboa at this event on January 16-18 2009 in Salt Lake City. South Florida Lindy Exchange http://soflex.org/ Dance the Lindy on January 16-19 at this event. This will held in St. Lauderdale, Florida. FEBRUARY 2009 Cruisin' for a Bluesin' http://cruisinforabluesin.heptothejive.com/news.php Be part and sail with Carnival Paradise to Ensenada, Mexicao and enjoy Blues dancing February 6-9, 2009. Space is limited so register early on. MezzJelly Soul 3 http://www.mezzjelly.org/mjlsx/ Be part of the original soul party on February 27- March 1 in Dallas, Texas. APRIL 2009 Balboa Rendezvous http://2plyswing.com/ Dance the Balboa from April 3-5, 2009 in San Diego, California. MAY 2009 bluesSHOUT! http://bluesshout.com/ This will be held in Chicago on May 1-3 2009. JUNE 2009 Catalina Jazz Dance Festival http://2plyswing.com/ Dance the Lindy on June 4-6 2009 in Avalon, California. © 2000 - Website by Imagine 123