Swing dancing is popular around the world including in Australia where they host a fabulous swing crossover event, the Sydney International Swing Dance Festival from February 27th through March 1st!
The Sydney International Swing Dance Festival, dubbed “Australia’s Boston Tea Party” is a union of old and new skool, vintage and contemporary swing dancing and last 3 nights in two ballrooms at the Mercure Sydney International Airport Hotel.
Sydney Swing Dance Festival Staff:
- Nick Williams & Sylvia Sykes (USA) – Balboa
- Christian Frommelt & Jenny Shirar (USA) – Lindy Hop & St. Louis Shag
- Michael & LeAnn Norris (USA) – Carolina Shag
- Myles & Tessa Munroe (Canada) – West Coast Swing
- Event Directors: Peter Fradley & Michelle Fletcher & Brady Stanton
- Kieran Yee & Ramona Staffeld – Lindy Hop
- Scott & Melina Stuart – West Coast Swing
(Nick Williams & Sylvia Sykes at Lindyfest, Houston, TX 2007)
Included in the Sydney Festival packages:
- Workshops of all levels in two ballrooms (16 workshops) include Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Carolina Shag, Balboa,
- Competition: Crossover, all different styles of swing encourages plus teams
- Performances: Classic, Showcase, Invitational “Battle of the Eras” and crossover jam, lead/follow demos
- Social Dancing: 15 hours of social dancing in EACH of the two ballrooms
- Bar open until 3 AM
- Private Lessons Available
Contact for more information:
- Website: Sydney International Swing Dance Festival
- Facebook Page: Sydney International Swing Dance Festival
- Watch the different types of swing dance here!
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