Events
The third annual Melbourne Swing Festival will be even bigger and better than last year. We have added more bands, more social dancing, more classes per stream and even lowered the costs of the events!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to indulge yourself in five crazy days of everything SWING with so many other dancers from around the country. Have a read of the events we have planned….
Swedish Show Down - Thurs March 6th 2008
Dress in anything related to SWEDISH CULTURE and join the party. Take the complimentary ‘Swedish BUGG’ lesson with Mattias and Hanna and take advantage of fantastic Swingin’ tunes on two levels. Tickets available on the door
Melbourne Lindy Battle - Fri March 7th 2008
Watch, support or get onto the competition floor as the best dancers try to wipe each other off the floor with aerials, tricks, dips, stunts and simply great dancing. Big Johnny Tenaglia will be steering the night and what can you expect? A whole lot of FUN! Tickets available on the door
Masquerade Ball - Sat March 8th 2008
Turn down the lights and hit the music as dancers from all around Australia and beyond dance in disguise at the MSF Masquerade Ball. Dress to impress, be inspired by the International floorshows and dance to our fabulous band all evening. Tickets available on the door
Workshops - Sat & Sun March 8th to 9th 2008
Take your dancing to the next level with Mattias & Hanna and Mike & Jojo. Whether you want Lindy Hop, Balboa or solo Jazz, we have a smorgasboard of classes to cater for all different tastes. Jump into two levels of Swing or learn two crazy routines in the Performance & Show Stream!
Moomba Madness - Sun March 9th 2008
Be part of a long standing Melbourne tradition and join us as we dance barefoot on the grass to the Swingin’ sounds of the Pearly Shells.
Blues Party - Sun March 9th 2008
Wind down after a weekend of FUN and join us for hours of LIVE Jazz music at the Blues Party. Dance the night away to our fabulous band, bring some drinks, socialise or simply relax back and enjoy the atmosphere. Tickets available on the door
Pyjama Party - Mon March 10th 2008
Celebrate the conclusion of the Melbourne Swing Festival and say your final farewells to the fabulous teaching team, fellow dancers, visitors and new friends… but don’t crack too many tears as we do plan to wind down MSF with a bang. Tickets available on the door