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Swingtacular

Swingtacular

Aug 05 2016 - Aug 07 2016
Santa Clara, CA, United States

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Aug 05 2016 - Aug 07 2016

Santa Clara, CA, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Dance Event)

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Swingtacular 2016

Aug 05 2016 - Aug 07 2016

Santa Clara, CA, United States

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

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Offering 3 nights of workshops, social dancing and live music with national and international performers and teachers.

Genres: West Coast Swing

Cost: Full Weekend Pass: $135

DJ Playing: Forrest Hanson, Anya Crane & Hareesh Kapoor

Contact Name: Ben McHenry

Contact Phone: (925) 922-9572

Contact Type: Organizer



Location Info

Santa Clara Marriott

Address: 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054

Type: Hotel

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