Join us for the 20th anniversary of Lindy on the Rocks September 13th-15th 2024!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Lindy on the Rocks is a full weekend swing dance festival in Denver, Colorado featuring live music, classes, competitions, and all the social dancing your heart desires! While the focus is on Lindy Hop, you will find all vintage swing dances represented including tap, charleston, shag, and balboa!
Our event provides high-quality instruction from the most talented swing dancers in the world. Lindy on the Rocks also runs concurrently with Hot Night Fusion Weekend and the Denver Jazz Festival so be sure to nab an All Access Pass which gets you into any class or dance at any of these events!
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Tickets
LAST YEAR THIS EVENT SOLD OUT!!! Get your 2024 pass now!
Dances only and single day passes go on sale June 1st!
All Access Passes are tiered pricing with the first tier tickets at the most discounted pricing and then increasing incrementally until each tier sells out - so buy early and save! All online options are also discounted online pre-sale only and - IF AVAILABLE - will be more at the door.
Full Schedule
All-Access Pass holders may also attend any class or dance at Hot Night Fusion Weekend. Click HERE to see the HNFW schedules. Note: schedule is subject to change.
Thursday Night Pre-Party at the Mercury Cafe - collab with Shimmy Shakin’ Blues!
Dance 8pm-Midnight
(not included with event passes but will be discounted for weekend attendees)
Mercury Cafe 2199 California St. Denver CO 80205
Friday
Studio Loft
Lindy on the Rocks & Denver Jazz Festival
7:30 pm - Doors & Registration Open
8:00pm - Dance Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop w/Lark Mervine
9:00pm - Contest Registration Closes
9:00 pm-12 am - Dance to Live Music with Eyal Vilner and His Hot 5
*Solo Contest prelims & finals during main dance*
12am-2am Late Night Dances @ The Curtis Hotel
Evening Social Dance Theme: Garden Party
Curtis Hotel
Hot Night Fusion Weekend
9:00pm-12:00am- DJ’d Fusion Social Dance
12:00am-3am: Fusion Late Night Dances
Saturday - All classes are at the Curtis Hotel - 3rd Floor
Classes will run 10:30am-5:45pm - Choose Your Own Adventure!
Contest Info
1:45-3:45pm Contest Registration
4:15-4:30pm LotR Contest Check-in
4:40pm Open Lindy Strictly Prelims
5:00pm Lindy Amateur M&M Prelims
5:30pm Open M&M Prelims
*All times are approximate. Things happen. Be flexible.
Dinner Break
Studio Loft - LOTR & DJF
6:45pm Doors Open
7:00pm Intro to Swing Lesson
8:00pm Interactive Workshop w/Eyal Vilner
9:00pm pm-12 am - Dance to Live music with The Eyal Vilner Swing Band!
*Strictly Finals during main dance*
12am-3am Late Night Dances @ The Curtis Hotel
Evening Social Dance Theme: 20th Anniversary Emerald
Curtis Hotel - HNFW
9-12am: DJ’d Fusion Social Dance
12-3am: All Late Night Dances
Sunday - All classes are at the Curtis Hotel
Classes will run 10:30am-5:45pm - Choose Your Own Adventure!
Studio Loft - LOTR & DJF
9pm - Midnight - Dance to Live Music with Ian Hutchison's Colorado Band
*Am & Open M&M Finals during main dance*
12-3am: Swing & Soul & Blues & Fusion Party
Evening Social Dance Theme: Rumpus Room
Curtis Hotel - HNFW
9pm-12a: DJ’d Fusion Social Dance
Lindy on the Rocks 2024 Instructors
Community-Minded Dance is pleased to bring Lindy Hop instructors from across the globe to Denver to teach, dance, and inspire.
a.j. howard
With nearly 10 years of experience, AJ Howard takes the influences from Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles Lindy Hop scenes to bring his own unique style and energy to the Swing Dancing community. He burst into the scene in 2016, winning competitions throughout the US with his partner Jennifer, showing the dance world what Sacramento really had to offer!
Competing at international events such as Camp Hollywood and the International Lindy Hop Championships, AJ became well known for his generous use of aerials paired with his energetic dancing.
AJ has also had the honor of performing on stage for the debut run of "SW!NG OUT" in addition to dance groups such as HellaBlackLindyHop and the Midtown Stompers, along with the privilege to spread his love of dance through teaching at Lindy Hop events across the US, on a Carnival Cruise ship, and overseas in countries such as Denmark and Sweden.
gaby cook
Gaby Cook is a esteemed, active professional in the global lindy hop community. For nearly 20 years, she has established her career, teaching and performing worldwide for events such as Herräng Dance Camp, Paris Jazz Roots and Lindy Focus. She leads two swing and jazz based dance companies: Wild Rhythm Dance Company and Gatsby Entertainment. These companies have been featured on stages such as Jacob’s Pillow’s Inside/Out Series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, The 92nd St Y, Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center and many appearances at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center.
Wild Rhythm was a dance company in residence for the CUNY Dance Initiative program (2019-2020 season)
In New York, Gaby curates and teaches a swing dance educational program with Caleb Teicher and Nathan Bugh at the 92Y. In class, she is playful, informative and honest. Through teaching dance, she seeks connect new audiences to the immensely rich history of swing-era dances. She prioritizes equality for followers and leaders in the classroom space — and has championed a movement first approach to teaching partnered dance content.
nathan bugh
Nathan Bugh “rocked the stage” at Carnegie Hall, dancing Lindy Hop with the New York Pops Orchestra. And he has performed in Harlem’s famous Apollo Theater, in “Swingin’ Frankie’s Way.” Nathan brought the 20’s to life in the “Great Gatsby” episode of David Tutera’s “My Fair Wedding;” appeared on FoxNC’s “Fox and Friends Christmas” with George Gee; and he danced Lindy Hop at the legendary dance mecca, Jacob’s Pillow, as part of the Vanaver Caravan’s “Earth Beat.” He has also danced in several music videos, including the Weepies, “Be My Honey Pie.”
As a national competitor, Nathan has taken 1st place in Lindy, Slow Dancing, Solo Charleston, Team, Jill&Jack, and Cabaret divisions. He is one of the most eminent solo-jazz contestants in the world, having won both the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown (2012) and International Lindy Hop Championships (2014). He is also the director and choreographer of “Yeah Man,” the 2015 ILHC Team champions. He is based in New York City, where he performs and teaches regularly, in affiliation with Syncopated City Dance Company, and Gaby Galore.
elaine & stefan
Elaine Buchignani is a full-time Lindy Hop & Jazz Dance instructor, organizer, choreographer, and program director. She co-founded Swing Dance SCT, one of Seattle’s largest Lindy Hop & Jazz Dance schools, in 2016 and Stormy Weather Jazz Dance Festival in 2023. She is also the founder and choreographer of Evergreen Rhythm performance team.
As an instructor, she’s known for her keen eye for body mechanics and ability to break down complex concepts. As a dancer, she’s known for her dramatic stylings, creativity within the connection, and full body musicality. She’s won many contests at events over the years, but her heart belongs to performance, social dance, and community building.
Stefan Huynh has been partner dancing for nearly two decades and swing dancing since 2010. He’s been a member of numerous performance groups such as The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers, Yeah Man, The Amazebals, and more. As a competitor, Stefan has won and placed at major events across the country such as Camp Jitterbug, Lindyfest, Inspiration Weekend, and others. He is an avid social dancer who values conversational dancing and prioritizes connecting with the music and his partner above all else.
Stefan makes use of his master's degree in psychology from NYU as an instructor of Lindy Hop, Balboa, and other jazz-age partner dances. He is a cofounder of Swing Dance SCT, one of the largest swing dance schools in Seattle and acts as a teacher, coach, and mentor there. He is known for his innovative pedagogy and passion for partner technique.
josette wiggan
Josette Wiggan: an internationally acclaimed and much sought after educator/ choreographer/ performer, Josette has dedicated her life to the perpetuation of African American Vernacular Jazz Dance. She began her dance adventure with Paul and Arlene Kennedy in Los Angeles at the age of 12, and her love for performing was fostered by the Kennedys and refined as an adult while dancing with Jazz Tap Ensemble until 2007. A graduate of UCLA, Josette’s career highlights include, the 2001 Spotlight Award winner in non-classical dance category, the first National Broadway Tour of 42nd Street, 2004 Bessie Award Nominee for Outstanding Performance in the Baker/Tarpaga Project, movies Idlewild and Princess and the Frog, and studying with Germaine Acogny at L’ecole les Sables in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal. Alongside her brother, Joseph Wiggan, she was part of two original casts of Cirque du Soleil’s Banana Shpeel and Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour from 2009-2013. The duo also performed in Tireless, a curated show by Michelle Dorrance that had its debut at Jacob’s Pillow in 2017. Josette was also a part of Dorrance’s all woman quartet that created the works Until the Real Comes Along and and All Good Things Must Come and End. In 2019, Josette was also a co-creator with Michelle Dorrance and Hannah Heller for a Christmas work entitled, …The Nutcracker Suite…In 2021, Josette created her first evening length work, Praise: The Inevitable Fruit of Gratitude, in collaboration with Grammy nominated, jazz trumpeter, Keyon Harrold featuring the cast of Dorrance Dance. It had its debut at Jacob’s Pillow and the Queens Theatre in the Park. In 2023, Josette began her own tap company, Josette Wiggan Presents… and developed a new work entitled, On Solid Ground: A Celebration of Black Joy and Freedom In Our America and her first solo work, Threshing Floor: A Place of Mediation and Melody at American Dance Platform 2024. In addition, Josette is currently on faculty at USC’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, teaching Vernacular Jazz and Tap Dance.
chisomo selemani
Chisomo is a dance and teaching enthusiast. She loves movement, learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Her artistic endeavors in the Swing dances are inspired from her Zambian tradition and Afrobeats. Her teaching methodologies invite you to explore your own style and artistry. When she’s not dancing, she is co-hosting the podcast Integrated Rhythm and is highly involved in global issues and practices in communication sciences and disorders.
Cyle Dixon
official bio coming soon
Limited colors and sizes of merchandise will be available at the registration desk during the event. We will also have limited vintage event merch. If you see something you like, nab it!
NEW merch for the 2023 event! zipper hoodies, tees, and totes in this design in various colors: mountain, forest, sunset, midnight, and more!
NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED AT THE CURTIS HOTEL
For 2024 we will have afternoon happy hour cocktail and taco bars for purchase on Saturday & Sunday on the Four Square Patio. More details pending.
(or click here for the nearest restaurants).
No track tryouts or level checks!
You may freely take classes as you please. Teachers have listed any prerequisites for the class content they will be covering in the descriptions. Additionally, the Fusion Weekend classes are available to those holding an all-access pass. Check out the Fusion class schedule HERE
Friday
Intro to Lindy Hop 8-9pm (Studio Loft)
Saturday
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Taster Lesson 7-8pm (Studio Loft)
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Sunday
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2024 Live Music
headliner band
Eyal Vilner and His Hot 5 on Friday Night and the traditional Eyal Vilner Swing Band on Saturday Night! Don’t miss Eyal’s Interactive Workshop on Saturday before the band goes on!
Eyal Vilner has become one of the leading new voices in the New York swing and big band scene. Born in Tel Aviv, saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist, composer and bandleader Eyal Vilner moved to New York in 2007 and started his big band the following year.
The Eyal Vilner Big Band has been performing widely at some of New York’s landmarks such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Midsummer Night Swing, Birdland, Dizzy's Club, Smalls Jazz Club, Minton’s Playhouse, The Django, Battle of the Big Bands on the Intrepid, Swing ReMix, Swing 46 and Central Park SummerStage.
Internationally, Eyal has performed on Israel's most prestigious stages such as the Red Sea Jazz Festival, Tel Aviv Museum, Jerusalem Theater, The Tel Aviv Jazz Festival as well as the historical La Bellevilloise, Caveau des Oubliettes and Caveau de la Huchette in Paris.
The big band performs Eyal’s new arrangements of jazz and swing tunes as well as his original compositions. Their music, which derives from the tradition of jazz, swing and the blues, strives to bring a unique voice to this beautiful art form. The big band’s first four albums: Introducing the Eyal Vilner Big Band, Almost Sunrise, Hanukkah and Swing Out! received rave reviews and made it to the Top Jazz Radio Charts of the US and Canada.
The Eyal Vilner Big Band has collaborated with some of the top jazz legends of our time including NEA Jazz Masters Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath and Jimmy Owens, and pianist Junior Mance.
Sunday night band
Ian Hutchison's Colorado Band
Ian Hutchison knows how to play swing music for swing dancers. His propulsive bass playing has made toes tap all over the world for the last 15 years. He has led bands at dances throughout New York City and Colorado. A consummate sideman, Ian has played swing events in North America, Europe, and South Korea with such band leaders as Gordon Webster, Naomi Uyama, Jonathan Stout, Glenn Crytzer, and Eyal Vilner. Ian is also the bass player in the hit touring lindy hop show SW!NG OUT. When he's not playing, Ian enjoys social dancing and DJing. Ian spent 10 years as an in-demand bass player in Colorado before moving to New York City in 2014.
DJs
These folks are bringing you sweet tunes to keep the dancing going all weekend.
Allison Frey
Allison (she/they) grew up playing piano, violin, and soccer, and didn't start dancing until a study abroad trip to India in college. She fell in love with an ancient temple dance form, pursuing instruction on her own outside of study abroad courses. Allison was able to write about this dance in her Master's thesis when she returned to the states - there happened to be an incredible Odissi teacher at the same university, allowing her to both research and practice.
Allison entered the Lindy Hop community in 2014 and has organized, taught, choreographed, performed, DJed, competed...and done a lot of research! Being a musician and a music-lover has helped DJing emerge as a particular interest and talent. Allison enjoys crossing eras and genres that make Lindy Hoppers want to move and groove, appreciating the full spectrum of Black American music. Allison has DJed locally for weekly dances and events, as well as online events like the Global Online Social and Swing DJ Relay.
Leea Kuronen
Leea started dancing when she was just 6-years old. She had been begging her parents to enroll her to ballet classes, and finally they gave in. After a few years of ballet training Leea wanted to explore other dance styles, so she picked up hip hop, and later, street dance, show dance (theatrical jazz dance), and later returned to adult ballet. In 2013 Leea signed up for Lindy hop classes and immediately fell in love with the dance form. She soon dived deeper into vernacular jazz and started learning blues, balboa, and solo jazz. Leea has been teaching and DJing since 2015. She's currently teaching as well as choreographing and performing vernacular jazz dances in the Denver metro area.
Stephanie Quon
Stephanie (she/her) fell in love with Lindy Hop ever since she started dancing in 2015. However, it wasn't until the pandemic, specifically at the online Boulder Swing Radio Hours, that she started DJing. That experience was great preparation and practice - she developed an even greater love and appreciation for jazz music and how it inspires the dance overall. Since then, Stephanie has had the opportunity to DJ for dancers in person at local scenes and events in Colorado and is excited to share a variety of her favorite swing music as you dance the night away.
Kara Fabina
(She/Her)
One thing that you can count on from this DJ is a vast understanding of genres. Because of her background in various dance styles, Kara brings a depth of musical knowledge appropriate for dancing. Her loves vary from House to Funk, Old School Hip Hop, Vintage Jazz, Blues and Soul. She has a not so secret adoration for mashups, and has even dabbled in beat production and mixology. With a desire to be a jill of all trades, she began Dj’ing at house parties in 2011. Since then she has gone on to DJ at local dance venues and events throughout the country. Based in Colorado Springs, she works to provide dancers with a variety of blues, jazz, and swing music in her sets.She is particularly excited to be DJing the Soul Party at Sunday’s late night again this year!
Miranda Lank
Miranda’s love for jazz began at a young age listening to records and watching old movie musicals. Her early collection of jazz music helped her meet the need for DJs at her local dance scene in South Carolina, and it quickly fueled a passion for finding songs to inspire dancers to hit the floor. Since then, she has livened up dance venues from the Southeast to New England and now calls Colorado home. She has a knack for finding the feeling of the room and playing to it as if it was tailored for each individual dancer, and she can’t wait to do the same for you.
The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House
1400 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
About the Venue: The Studio Loft is an beautiful event space with a cathedral ceiling, exposed brick, warm-colored walls, and a spacious wood dance floor. This venue has vast room, a bar, and plenty of seating.
Parking: There is metered street parking available, as well as a parking garage and lot (available all day) within 2 blocks of the Opera House. Parking garages and lots start at $12/day. Parking meters are free on Sundays.
Tickets: Purchase tickets for The Denver Jazz Festival and all our evening events held at The Studio Loft here on AXS.com
What’s happening here:
Lindy on the Rocks Main Dances
All Competition Finals
Interactive Workshop w/Eyal
The Curtis Hotel
1405 Curtis Street Denver, Colorado 80202 USA
The Curtis Hotel is right across the street from the Denver Performing Arts Complex and just two short blocks from the 16th Street Mall, putting Denver’s best shopping, entertainment, and attractions just steps away. Inside, you’ll find cartoons playing in our retro-chic lobby and an amazing art collection. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE ON THE 3RD FLOOR FOR 2024
Parking: There is metered street parking available, as well as a parking garage and lot (available all day) within 2 blocks of the Opera House. Parking garages and lots start at $12/day. Parking meters are free on Sundays. If you are staying at the Curtis Hotel, there is discounted parking in their garage available when booking.
What’s happening here:
Late Night Social Dancing
Daytime Classes for both events (Lindy on the Rocks & Hot Night Fusion Weekend)
Lindy Hop Mix & Match and Strictly Contest Pre-Lims
Accommodations for out-of-town attendees: Reserve A Room
Applications will open with registration.
2024 volunteer applications are now open!
Please read everything below and then fill out the form via the link.
Would you like to earn your pass by working the event? You could work a few hours for a full weekend or dance only pass. Reduced hours this year: 10 hours for a full weekend, 5 hours for a dance only pass. Fill out THIS FORM o apply! Questions? felicia@cmdance.org
Volunteers at the event will be required to fulfill 10 hours for the all-access pass and 6 hours for the dance pass. All competition fees are separate, and no deposits or volunteer hours apply to competition fees.
Once the schedule has been finalized, every volunteer is required to cover their shift if they are no longer able to work for a time they signed up for. You are still required to meet the minimum amount of hours, so swapping shifts with another volunteer is acceptable. Any changes must be notified to the volunteer coordinator.
Volunteers are responsible for managing their own schedule. i.e. Make sure you keep up with your schedule and don’t miss your shift.
All volunteers must adhere to the responsibilities provided to the workers prior to the event.
All volunteers are representatives of CMDance, its mission and standards, which means you will conduct yourselves with professional, courteous and appropriate behavior for a work-place environment.
Failing to show up for a shift, or on time for a shift, will result in paying for your pass or a portion of your pass, as applicable for the amount of shifts missed as deemed appropriate by the event managers. You would also not be allowed to work future events nor get a recommendation.
In order to compete in competitions you must hold either a Competitor’s Pass or All Access Pass.
All contests will place at least 3 but up to 5 winners and prizes. Prizes will consist of cash and choice of event passes in order of placement.
Prize passes including but not limited to the following: Boston Tea Party, Diversion Weekend, Canadian Swing Dance Championships, Shag Summer Camp, Hot Jazz Jamboree, Hot Night Fusion Weekend, Lindy on the Rocks, Swing Battle, Swingdependance Weekend, or CMDance Event Pass Credits.
Competitors Note: Judges will be valuing collaboration, musicality, risk taking, rhythm, and individuality to our dance floor. As a community, we would like to increase our understanding of the connection between music and dance.
Online Registration for competitions will close at midnight on Thursday, September 14th! If there is still space in any of the competitions, then we will have some opportunities for you to sign up and add competitions on site (see full schedule). Keep in mind entry fees will be more at the door!
Locations: Friday Solo Prelims and all Finals will be held at the Studio Loft. Strictly and M&M Prelims will be held at the Curtis Hotel on Saturday directly after classes.
Solo Jazz & Swing
This is a solo dance competition, open to all, including vintage styles such as charleston, black bottom, soft shoe/tap, or any other dance traditionally done to swing and jazz music. Dancers will dance to music selected by LOTR in the preliminary round on Friday evening. The finals will be danced in a spotlight format to live music.
lindy hop Strictly
Choose your partner and throw down your best moves in this strictly lindy hop contest. Partnerships will be judged on musicality, showmanship, teamwork, and technique. Air steps, lifts, and drops are allowed. There will be a mixture of tempos in preliminary rounds and finals ranging approximately 160 up to 220bpm.
Open Lindy Mix & Match
This will be a social dance competition open to everyone, and especially geared towards advanced dancers who regularly travel and compete. Leaders and followers will be randomly drawn to dance together to several songs of varying styles and tempos, but will be judged as individuals in the preliminary rounds. The dancers that are selected to dance in the finals will be randomly assigned a partner again, but will be judged as a couple for finals. The finals will be a spotlight format. You can only complete in one division of Mix & Match, unless you’re competing as the opposite role in the other division.
Amateur Lindy Mix & Match
This will be a social dance competition open to those who are amateurs and have not placed top 3 at national level competitions. Leaders and followers will be randomly drawn to dance together to several songs of varying styles and tempos, but will be judged as individuals in the preliminary rounds. The dancers that are selected to dance in the finals will be randomly assigned a partner again, but will be judged as a couple for finals. The finals will be a spotlight format. You can only complete in one division of Mix & Match, unless you’re competing as the opposite role in the other division.
Stay current with all of our big updates via Facebook. Follow the event pages and RSVP to the events!
Flying Into Denver
The nearest major airport to Denver is the Denver International Airport (DIA). DIA is a stylish, up-to-date facility receiving all popular airlines. You can find deals at respective discount airfare sites or directly from your preferred airline. We suggest checking fares often and signing up for low fare alert services. Research shows that the ideal time to buy your airline tickets is generally about 54 days before travel. After 54 days, prices begin to rise and then shoot up 30 days before the flight. Remember to check out package discounts for hotels and car rentals, if you wish. Here are some sites you can use to find deals and set up price alerts:
www.southwest.com – www.farecast.com – www.orbitz.com –www.kayak.com – www.priceline.com – www.hotwire.com –www.travelocity.com
Getting Around Denver
Rideshare programs like Uber or Lyft are highly active in Denver. We also have Car2GO, a convenient smart-car rental service providing over 400 2-person cars spread throughout Denver; just take it, drive it, and park it, within the designated city area (membership required).
RTD Buses – For public transportation, our RTD buses and light rail system are an effective and inexpensive method of getting around Denver. Check out the RTD website for a helpful Trip Planner and more details on Denver public transit.
Bird Scooters are an efficient/affordable option to get around downtown. App download required.
Lime Scooters are another app based scooter option to get around downtown. App download required.
Getting to Downtown Denver from DIA
The A Line will get you from the DIA airport to Union Station (1.5 miles from the Studio Loft/Curtis Hotel) for only $10.50 in approx 40 minutes. This is by far the most affordable and efficient way to get downtown from the airport. Last train to leave DIA departs at 1:26am. Trains departing Union Station start as early as 3:15am.
Evening Social Dance Themes
Dressing for theme nights is optional but we will be giving away merch vouchers to those who do!
Friday = Garden Party
flowers, vines, gnomes, fruit, bees, weeds, cheshire cats, mushrooms…
Saturday = 20th Anniversary Emerald Green
Dress to impress! Emerald green sequins, velvet, cotton, tulle, linen, satin, etc!
Sunday = Wild Things
zoo, safari, animal prints: cheetah, zebra, giraffe, leopard
To reach out to any of our staff please contact events@cmdance.org
Caryn Carrasco
Executive Director & Founder
Reese Dewey
Main Event Manager
“If plan A didn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters. Stay cool.”
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Hot Night Fusion Weekend Manager
felicia bode
Volunteer Coordinator & Event Manager
sydney ABel
Sydney began dancing at the tender age of three and has since developed a passion for the swing dance community and event organization. Working behind the scenes for notable events such as California Balboa Classic, Hot Rhythm Holliday, International Lindy Hop Championships, Intercollegiate Swing Battle, and many others, Sydney can often be found behind a computer getting things done. She looks forward to tabulating and coordinating competitions at Lindy on the Rocks and is excited to see what everyone throws down on the dance floor!
Brett Dahlenburg
Videographer
Melody Flores
Event Manager
William Kucharski
Photography, Sound, and Lighting
photography
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Safe Spaces Policy:
CMDance aims to ignite a passion for dance and music in our community. To fulfill our mission, we strive to provide a safe place for each of our attendees to learn and enjoy, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, religion, or range of abilities. We work to foster a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity, promotes the dignity of life and mutual respect, and advances authentic, multi-cultural interactions and collaborations.
CMDance reserves the right to refuse service to, or revoke access to anyone we determine is threatening this safe, inclusive environment. We comply with Colorado laws and work closely with our cultural peers, community partners, and legal counsel to enact best practices.
Additionally, no weapons are allowed at any CMDance events, regardless of carry permits.
Health Guidelines:
The CDC and WHO currently have no public health orders in place. If this changes, CMDance will update all events to follow global recommendations.
General Event Info:
There are no refunds or transfers for event ticketing. If a ticket goes unused, credit may be given, depending on the reasoning and evidence provided. Credit will not be given for no shows. Attendee must notify event organizers of absence within 7 days of event start. If credit is approved, it expires after 2 years. Credit will be for original price paid minus any fees imposed by the ticketing provider and any administrative fees.