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Derby City Swing

Derby City Swing

Jan 23 2020 - Jan 26 2020
Louisville, KY, United States

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Jan 23 2020 - Jan 26 2020

Louisville, KY, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Competition)

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Derby City Swing 2020

Jan 23 2020 - Jan 26 2020

Louisville, KY, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Competition) Louisville, KY, United States

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Derby City Swing is a 3 day WSDC event that hosts over 600 dancers. Expect lots of social dancing (starting at 9:30pm) workshops and full WSDC competition with J&J's and SS's.

Genres: West Coast Swing

Cost: Full Pass: $109

DJ Playing: Tim Johnson, Louis St. George, Carpio Robles & Toni Carroll

Artists Performers: Jason & Annmarie Marker, Jason & Sophy, Jim & Kelli Rainey

Contact Name: Brian Barakauskas

Contact Phone: (502) 377-4859

Contact Type: Owner / Founder



Location Info

Crown Plaza Hotel

Address: 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, United States, 40209

Parking: FREE

Type: Hotel

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