Summer Swing Fest – šµ Live Music + Social Dancing
August 15 @ 7:30 pm - 11:59 pm
An event every day that begins at 7:30 pm, repeating until August 17, 2025
Let’s dance!
Friday
Live Music Social Dancing + Mix-N-Match Prelim’s
Saturday
Workshops, Live Music + 3 Dance Contests
Sunday
Workshops + Social Dancing
Full schedule below!
No partner required! All ages welcome
Summer Swing Fest is here! You’ll find classes in diverse styles like Soul Lindy, Carolina Shag, Collegiate Shag, and Balboa. Learn from an impressive lineup of renowned instructors from across the US: Jacob Wigger, Olivia Hales, Todd Yannacone, Theresa Manney, Jeron Tuell, Jackie Walling, Carlos Quinio, Chiadikaobi Njoku, Julie Roman, Jacob Spinney, and Carrie Lucas!
Summer Swing Fest Schedule
Friday, August 15
The Guild of the Vale ā 200 N Macdonald Mesa, AZ 85201
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM: Beginner Swing Dance Lesson
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Social dance with live music by the Burque Jazz Bandits
9:30 PM: Mix and Match Prelims, Instructor Jam
10:30 PM: Mix and Match Finals, DJ Peach
11:30 PM – ?: Late night dancing and possible underground competition
Saturday, August 16 – WORKSHOPS
Kaleidoscope Dance – 2848 S. Carriage Ln. Mesa, AZ 85202
9:30 AM: Registration opens
10:00 AM – 5:15 PM: Classes
Saturday, August 16
The Guild of the Vale ā 200 N Macdonald Mesa, AZ 85201
6:00 PM: Strictly contest prelims
7:30 PM: Doors open to public
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM: Beginner Swing Lesson
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM: DJ Peach
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Social dance with live music by Morgan Day and the Carpe Diem Jazz Band!
10:00 PM: Strictly Finals, Performance
11:00 PM: DJ Peach
12:00 AM – 12:30 AM: Contest results, Fast Feet Contest
12:30 AM – ?: Late night dancing
Sunday, August 17 – WORKSHOPS
Kaleidoscope Dance – 2848 S. Carriage Ln. Mesa, AZ 85202
9:30 AM: Registration opens
10:00 AM – 5:15 PM: Classes
Sunday Augut 17, 2025
The Guild of the Vale ā 200 N Macdonald Mesa, AZ 85201
7:30 PM ā 12:00 AM: Dance to DJs (FYI, Mesa has a noise ordinance starting at 10PM ā please be considerate of the neighbors when walking to your car)
Summer Swing Fest 2025 Workshop Schedule
About Guild of the Vale
Step into the Guild of the Vale and youāll feel like youāve been transported back in time ā this historic building looks like a castle on the outside, and has a 1,400 sq. ft. fast wood floor and a stage on the inside. The vintage feel is truly unforgettable! The venue is still in the same historic building it has always been in, but with a new name.
Food and Drinks
Bring your own or bottled water is $1 at the door.
Air Conditioning
Yes
Parking
Parking is plentiful, free, and located all around the property, in the middle of a quiet, little neighborhood.
š„ Summer Swing Fest is during the Arizona Summer š„
It gets REALLY HOT – it’s Arizona after all – especially during the summer, so please do everyone a favor: Bring deodorant, extra shirts to change into, a sweat towel, etc.
Dance Guidelines
- Masks encouraged but not required
- If you feel even slightly sick, please stay home
- Code of Conduct
New Dancer FAQs
New to swing dancing? We have answers to your questions.
Last Minute Changes
Last minute changes can happen and we don’t always hear about them to update our calendar in time. Just in case, make sure to check the event link below before heading out the door.
