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Swing Festival

Latest News:
North American Open
Same Sex Dance Championships™ &
Northern California Open
Same Sex Dance Championships
  • No rules! Just dance the dance of the name of the contest. If not enough folks for Prelim then everyone moves to Finals!
  • Contestant ONLY Pass Available now...
    $75 Advance Competition Pass; $100 at-door Competition Pass if not sold out.
    (Does not include "after hours"-price may be adjusted accordingly)
  • Contest Fee's ala cart Available now...
    (Includes entry into all contests of your choice; Must purchase a Dance Ticket/Pass
    or Full Pass for ala cart).
    FREE-Balboa Battle!
    $15 per JnJ Contest a'la'cart; $20 per JnJ contest at door.
    $25 per couple Contest a'la'cart;
    $30 per couple Contest at door.
  • Contestants must collect numbers at least an hour before contest!
  • Previous year's winners:
  • RESULTS FOR
    North American Open
    Ballroom Championships
  • 2008 North American Same Sex Swing Champs
    Brenda Collins & Emily McLaughlin (Portland/SF)
  • 2008 North American Same Sex Salsa Champs
    Raquel (Ricki) Anaya & partner
  • 2007 North American Same Sex Swing Champions
    Zena Knight & Brenda (CK) Collins won Trophy & electronic pass to Girl Jam!

    The male runner up couple Jonathan Bixby & John Ennis won a Trophy & electronic pass to Boy Jam!

  • RESULTS FOR
    Northern California
    Open Ballroom Championships

    Restarted @ July Lindypendance Weekend 2009!
    Started December 2005 & 2006 @ SF Bal Fest!

  • 2009 Nor Cal Same Sex Swing

    Finalists for the Same Sex Swing Championship Any Swing Goes on June 27th @ Pride were:
    1st Flavio Epstein & Drew Parker-Rose
    2nd Gina & Julie
    3rd Rodney Murphy & Paul Gilbert
    4th and 5th place names not given.

  • 2009 Nor Cal Same Sex Salsa

    Finalists for the Same Sex Swing Championship Any Swing Goes on June 26th @ Pride were:
    1st Andres & Ricardo
    2nd Mariam & Todd
    3rd Bowelio & Luis

  • 2006 Nor Cal Same Sex Bal Open by audience applause

    Steve Garrett & Jonathan Bixby won Audience adoration!

  • 2005 Nor Cal Same Sex Bal Open Judged National title as previously promoted!

    1st Place overall Same Sex Swing & Boy Bal: Scott & Burnie
    Won Trophy & All Balboa Cleveland Pass each!

    2nd Place Same Sex Bal: James & Eric Won Silver Medals and All Balboa Cleveland Pass each!

    3rd Place Same Sex Bal: Nadia & Kristin

    4th Place Same Sex Bal: Robert & Michael

    5th Place Same Sex Bal: Athena & Amie

    6th Place Same Sex Bal: Sue & Liz

 

*North American Same Sex Ballroom Championships™
was held for the first time on
June 27 & 28, 2008
at 1st Nor Am Same Sex Dance Camp & Festival :

  • 6/27 Friday Night: Dance with contests starting at 7pm in Open 1 dance Salsa, Argentine Tango, American Rhythm & International Latin Ballroom Open 1 Dances!
  • 6/28 Saturday Day: 10am-4pm Classes by your preregistration choice in Salsa, Country, Argentine Tango, Authentic Swing or International Ballroom by Gold level Instructors!
  • 6/28 Saturday Night: Sundance Saloon Pride Pre Party Dance with contests starting at 7pm with Formation Teams and Line Dances PLUS Partner dance contests in Country, All Swing (EC, WC, Lindy, Bal or Shag), American Smooth & International Standard Ballroom Open 1 Dances!
  • 6/29 Sunday Day: SF Pride & Swing, Country & other dance floors...
  • 6/29 Sunday NIght: Sundance Saloon Pride Dance!


Kurt Popp (pictured above)
was our head judge for the Nor Am Same Sex Ballrom Camp & Festival;
He is adjudicator for international ballroom and latin dancing with NDCA and terpsichore.
A dance teacher education in germany (ADTV certification) and
over 25 years of teaching experience of amateurs and professionals in International and American style! He currently teaches Same Sex International Dance in San Diego.

Kurt Popp the dancer:

- Classical ballet, jazz, and modern dance, tap

- 10 dance professional competitor in international standard and latin in europe and US!

- Pro-am competitor in International Standard and Latin, as well as in American Rhythm and Smooth!

- Numerous performances and shows in US and abroad!

Kurt Popp the personal trainer:

- Certification in health and exercise (strength training), UC San Diego.

- Certification in health and fitness (cardio and group training), UC San Diego.

- Double personal trainer certification ACE!

- Over 15 years experience!


Venues, Schedule, Instructors all subject to change.