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Desert City Swing

Desert City Swing

Sep 01 2016 - Sep 05 2016
Phoenix, AZ, United States

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Sep 01 2016 - Sep 05 2016

Phoenix, AZ, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Convention)

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Desert City Swing 2016

Sep 01 2016 - Sep 05 2016

Phoenix, AZ, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Convention) Phoenix, AZ, United States

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Desert City Swing

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Featuring West Coast Swing workshops and social dance parties with selected performers and teachers.

Genres: West Coast Swing

Cost: Weekend Pass: from $140

DJ Playing: Ruby Lair, Emily Reed, Helen Tocco & Larisa Tingle

Artists Performers: Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann, Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake, Ben Morris & Victoria Henk, Maxence Martin & Virginie Grodin

Contact Name: Mike Gadberry

Contact Phone: (480) 570-5122

Contact Type: Director



Location Info

Arizona Grand Resort

Address: 8000 Arizona Grand Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85044

Type: Hotel

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