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Swing Fling

Swing Fling

Aug 09 2018 - Aug 13 2018
Herndon, VA, United States

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Aug 09 2018 - Aug 13 2018

Herndon, VA, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Dance Event)

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Swing Fling 2018

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Aug 09 2018 - Aug 13 2018

Herndon, VA, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Dance Event) Herndon, VA, United States

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The 27th annual Swing Fling provides 40+ hours of social dance workshops for all skill levels, FOUR nights of incredible social dancing, organized competitions, newcomer welcome program with national and international instructors, performers and dj's. From MADjam's unparalleled Dance Jam Productions team, Swing Fling is DC's friendly summer west coast swing party!

Genres: West Coast Swing

DJ Playing: Louis St. George, Victor Loveira, Jes Ann Nail, Kelli Kilgore & James Kong

Age Restriction: Under 18 requires chaperone at all times; must be 15+ to compete.

Artists Performers: Ben Morris & Victoria Henk, Gary McIntrye & Susan Kirklin, PJ Turner & Tashina Beckmann, Sean McKeever & Courtney Adair, Markus Smith & Trendlyon Veal, Greg Scott & Lemery Rollins, Steve Wilder & Lara Deni, Jerome & Bonnie Subey, Phillipe & Flore Berne, Hugo Miguez & Stacy Kay

Affiliate School: Dance Jam Productions

Contact Name: Dave Moldover & Kay Newhouse

Contact Type: Director



Location Info

Hyatt Regency Dulles

Address: 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon, VA, United States, 20171

Neighborhood: Washington DC

Public Transport: closest airport: IAD/Dulles. hotel shuttle every 30 minutes from IAD curb 2A& 2H.

Parking: free

Type: Hotel

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