Dance Events
Dance Events
Dance events are some of the best ways to meet new people and get great dance knowledge on a large scale.
There are different types of dance events:
The Local Dance
This is basically a night out dancing. Sometimes a workshop is provided prior to the dance. Attendance can range between 20-100 people.
Benefit: Generally affordable ($10-30), simple format, 2-4 hours of social dancing.
The Workshop Event
This type of event features multiple workshops are presented by local or guest instructors during the afternoon with a dance party in the evening. These can either be intimate in attendance (10-40 people) or large (30-150 people).
Benefit: Good economic value ($20-100), Good amount of dance education (2-4 hours), 2-4 hours of social dancing.
The Dance Event Weekend
This type of event is usually held over multiple days with many guest instructors in various rooms. Attendance ranges from 100-1500 people. There are workshops going on from 10am until 4pm (sometimes later). Social dancing is generally possible throughout the entire day, some competitions happen in the afternoon and evening with social dancing in between events. Late night social dancing frequently starts around 11pm and goes until 6am.
Benefits: Best venue for dance education (10-12 hours), 20-30 hours of social dancing, many people with whom to dance. Pricing varies from $60 for a day pass to $500 for all-inclusive passes).
Micro-Rhythms, Connection, and Starter Steps on February 28, 2026
4:00 - 8:00pm - Micro-Rhythms, Connection, and Starter Steps for West Coast Swing
8:00 - 11:00pm - Social Dance Night
Social Dance Night Only on February 28, 2026
8:00-11:00pm - Social Dance Night Party only. Dance the night away to the best West Coast Swing music. We'll play some Hustle, Salsa, and Nightclub Two Step upon request, too.
* This party is included with the workshops.
20th-Anniversary Celebration (Workshops & Dance Party) on January 31, 2026
4:00-8:00pm: 20th-Anniversary Celebration Workshops (including dinner).
8:00-11:00pm: 20th-Anniversary Dance Party.
20th-Anniversary Celebration (Dance Party Only) on January 31, 2026
8:00-11:00pm: 20th-Anniversary Dance Party Only.
Musicality: Phrasing for West Coast Swing on March 21, 2026
4:00 - 8:00pm: Musicality workshops exploring how to understand swing music, pulsed timing, musical phrasing, counting 8s during dancing, and two-beat extensions. Dinner will be provided.
8:00 - 11:00pm: Social Dance Night.
Social Dance Night Only on March 21, 2026
8:00-11:00pm - Social Dance Night Party only. Dance the night away to the best West Coast Swing music. We'll play some Hustle, Salsa, and Nightclub Two Step upon request, too.
* This party is included with the workshops.

