Upcoming Workshops and Exchanges

Friday Night Swing Dance

Every 2nd & 4th Friday @ Fountain Square Theatre

• $12 = Lessons with Dance: 7:30-8:30
• $10 = Dance Only: 8:30-11:30
• Bring an extra 2 dollars for water or you can go to the diner next door and get food as well.
• Address: 1105 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN
• Google Map Directions

Swing Dancing at the Jazz Kitchen

Every Tuesday 7-11pm @ The Jazz Kitchen

The 10-piece MidCoast Swing Orchestra performs classic '30s and '40s jazz representing the great Harlem dance bands including Basie, Ellington and Lunceford. The Jazz Kitchen's cover charge is $10.

• $10 Cover Charge
• Address: ?, IN
• Google Map Directions

Circle City Swing Fling – Save the Date!

September 5th, 6th & 7th

Indy’s Own Lindy Hop Championships!
That’s right, our very own major lindy event, featuring:

• Well-known and respected national instructors
• Three days of dance instruction, competition and dance parties
• A partnership among several local arts organizations and Naptown Stomp to benefit the Athenaeum Foundation and the historic Athenaeum!
• More Details to come.
• Facebook Event »

If you're looking for someone to share the ride or serve as travel companion, send us an e-mail at naptownstomp@hotmail.com.

Damon Stone: Roots of Blues

May 9-11th in Chicago, IL

Damon is a top national blues dance instructor, and Chicago is the Home of the Blues. What better than to bring the two together? You can look forward to instruction in musicality, movement, rhythm, style, and integration of the blues dances into your own social repertoire. This is your opportunity to learn or review the basics of blues dance and to hone your skills, all while finding and incorporating your own style and personality.  Learn more »   Facebook »

Columbus Blues and Swing Weekend

May 16-18 in Columbus, OH

Everything's better the 3rd time around - and the Columbus Blues and Swing weekend is no exception! Save the date, and get ready for the best CBUS yet, with all the food, friends and fabulous dancing you've come to expect. The blues and swing will be bluesier and swingier than ever! The friends will be friendlier (if that's even possible)! The food will be... foodier! And yes, the great Cornhole tradition will continue.  Learn more »

Steve & Virginie: Going to Chicago

November 21-23: Chicago

Nov 2008 will be the first time Steven & Virginie return to Chicago in 5 years - It's been too long. Steven & Virginie are an amazing teaching couple that inspire dancers all over the world.  Learn more »

Cincinnati Warbirds’ Big Band Swing Dance & USO Show

May 24th, 7–11 pm, Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH

Join CincySwing for a night of Big Band and Honor our local Ohio veterans. Music by Tom Daugherty Orchestra’s “Swing Canteen”. Admission is $15 at door plus parking. All ages welcome. There will be attire prize for best periodic dress. Coney Island (Moonlight Pavilion), 6201 Kellogg Ave. (I-275 Exit 72).   Learn more »

A2LX!

Friday, July 18-19: Ann Arbor, MI

The Ann Arbor Lindy Exchange will feature such great venues as the Firefly Club, the Michigan Union Ballroom, and the Michigan League Ballroom, plus fantastic bands (how do Dave Bennett and Paul Keller do it for you?), and phenomenal DJ talent. We've got 9 separate dances planned (most of them on fantastic hardwood dance floors)! Plus, some of the best bands the area has to offer and some of the best local and national DJ talent there is! Weekend passes are $60 - with a $10 discount for early registration (before June 1).
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Stay Chi (25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival)

Thursday, June 5-8: Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Details are TBA so please check the Facebook link for the lastest details.     Facebook »

Tucson Lindy Bomb 2008

May 16-18

The first Tucson Lindy Bomb featured rockin' bands like Louisiana's Kings of Pleasure and Tucson Swings, not to mention top-notch classes taught by even topper-notch instructors from California and Oregon. This year's Bomb will be even bigger and better (think grenade vs. nuke). So if you're ready to dance some great swing in the desert, hitch a ride, hijack a blimp, hire a rickshaw, and join us May 16-18 for a weekend you'll never forget.   Learn more »

Camp Jitterbug

May 23-26th (Memorial Day Weekend): Seattle, Washington

Celebrating 8 years of workshops, dancing, perormances and competitions with the worls finest. NEW!! Huge dance floors for evening dancing!   Learn more »   Facebook »

Austin Blues Party 2: The Best Little Blues Party In Texas

July 4-6th: Austin, Texas

Visit website for details.   Learn more »

• Camp Hollywood [Los Angeles, CA]
• Herräng [Sweden]
• Swing Out New Hampshire – Lindy Hop Dance Camp
• Beantown Camp
• Swing Camp Telluride [Telluride, CO]