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Summer Swing Fest 2024
August 16 - August 18
Dance Weekend!
Classes in Soul Lindy, Carolina Shag, Collegiate Shag, Balboa, and more!
Friday Day and Night
Social Dancing with live music by Pat Roberts and the Heymakers + Mix and Match finals
Saturday Day and Night
Workshops + Social Dancing with live music by Trevor & The Swingin’ Johnsons + Strictly Competition finals
Sunday Day and Night
Workshops + Social Dancing with live music by The Swing Set + Any Solo Goes Contest
Full schedule below!
No partner required! All ages welcome
Summer Swing Fest is back in action for its second year. Get ready for a sizzling weekend packed with swing dancing workshops, competitions, and live music that will keep you moving. Level up your swing and discover fresh moves. Classes cater to all dancers, from beginners to seasoned swing dancers. You can learn Carolina Shag, Collegiate Shag, Balboa, Soul Lindy, and more.
Feeling competitive? Put your skills to the test in four exciting dance contests: Strictly Contest, Mix and Match, Fast Feet Contest, and Any Solo Goes. Show off your moves and compete for fantastic prizes.
After the workshops, Summer Swing Fest keeps the energy high with three nights of electrifying live music. Dance to classic swing and soul tunes by phenomenal bands like Pat Roberts and the Heymakers, Trevor and the Swingin’ Johnsons, The Volsteads, and The Swing Set.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, compete, connect with fellow dancers, and celebrate your love for swing dancing in Mesa, Arizona this summer!
Summer Swing Fest 2024 Schedule
Check out the full schedule which includes social dancing and the contest preliminaries, and final dance competitions on the event website.
Watch Soul Lindy
History of the Carolina Shag
Join the Summer Swing Fest 2024 Facebook Group
Get the latest information in the Facebook Group
About Kaleidoscope Dance
The dance floor is 2300 square foot floor, covered in air-sprung maple hardwood, keeping everyone’s knees happy.
Food and Drinks
Bring your own bottled water.
Air Conditioning
Yes
Parking
Parking is plentiful, free, and located all around the property.
Code of Conduct
The Safe Space Policy applies to all dancers.
New Dancer FAQs
New to swing dancing? We have answers to your questions.
Last Minute Changes
Last minute changes can happen and we don’t always hear about them to update our calendar in time. Just in case, make sure to check the event link below before heading out the door.