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Monterey Swingfest

Monterey Swingfest

Jan 14 2016 - Jan 18 2016
Monterey, CA, United States

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Jan 14 2016 - Jan 18 2016

Monterey, CA, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Dance Event)

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Monterey Swingfest 2016

Jan 14 2016 - Jan 18 2016

Monterey, CA, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Dance Event) Monterey, CA, United States

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Description

23th edition of Monterey Swingfest offers contests and free workshops with national instructors and performers.

Genres: West Coast Swing

Cost: Weekend Passes: from $ 129

DJ Playing: Forest Hanson, Mike Pyle & Jack Smith

Contact Name: Central Coast Swing Dance

Contact Phone: (805) 937-1574

Contact Type: Organizer



Location Info

Monterey Hyatt Regency Spa & Resort

Address: 1 Old Golf Course Rd., Monterey, CA, United States, 93940-4908

Type: Hotel

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