WORKSHOPS
Swing Majors:
Build Your Own Intensive!
Every topic is important in your dance journey, but we recognize that it can be hard to find a focus or retain everything you learned and have it build from one workshop to another in a busy weekend. All Star SwingJam offers our "Swing Majors", 4 optional and customizable workshop tracks that allow you to pick a single focus in your education for the weekend in a build-your-own-adventure method. As an added bonus, each person who completes a full track will win a trophy during awards, just like our competition winners, and will be entered in a drawing for 2 free passes to our 2027 event!
Following the recommended tracks is completely optional, all workshops are open to all attendees, however, anyone choosing to complete a full track and be eligible for the awards must complete in a single track:
- 4 Required classes
- 4 Elective classes
- Leveled Individual Feedback Class
No early registration is required, just pick up your color-coded Swing Major Report Card at the registration desk as you head to your first workshop. After each class, the instructors will stamp your card. Collect all your stamps and return the cards in the designated box at the registration desk on Sunday afternoon. Lose your card during the weekend? You can request your instructor stamp a replacement card by answering 2 questions about each workshop you attended.
2026 Swing Majors Coming Soon!
Fireside Chats
Relax and settle in for a stirring conversation!
Each year, we offer multiple opportunities for freeform discussion with attendees and staff. Our panelists for each topic will kick things off with a question or thought and the rest is up to you. Topics will be allowed to develop naturally through the hour. Ask or answer - everyone here is both a teacher and a student! The only limits are the extent of your thoughts and opinions around our community. This is a great place for brainstorming, asking for input, and exchanging ideas all while giving your feet a short break from the dance floor.
2026 Topics coming soon!
Leveled Individual Feedback Workshops
With the ENTIRE teaching staff!
A favorite in past years, this is a perfect opportunity to get feedback specific to your dancing. Classes are divided by the WSDC level you are eligible to dance in and provide an opportunity to interact on a personal level with multiple instructors in one class.
Novice & Intermediate Formats:
Participants will be divided into 3 rotating groups. Instructors will be divided and assigned to 2 groups, rotating every 20 minutes to a different group. The 3rd group may practice or take a rest break. Social music will be played for 1 hour, while instructors float between dancers answering questions, and offering advice. For the last 30 minutes, instructors will each choose an area of the dance floor and float among participants in that area. Participants are encouraged to social dance near those instructors they would like further feedback from.
Advanced & All Star Format:
Participants will be invited to volunteer for individual spotlighted critiques one at a time and staff instructors will offer feedback and constructive advice.
*NOTE: Attendees late to the class are not guaranteed to receive as much or any feedback. Those wanting to take advantage should plan to attend for the full hour and a half. Breaks in dancing are built in to ensure you're able to last throughout the full class.
The Puppy PLAYshops
With the Corgi Crew!
No one likes getting up early after a great night of dancing, so we've come up with the best way to wake up (no it's not Folgers in your cup). Join Neville, Violet, and Dudley at 10am on Saturday and Sunday for a morning PLAYshop! Grab a yoga matt, stretch, toss some balls & toys, rub a consenting belly, sip your coffee, and feel warmed up for your first WORKshop at 11am!
For the safety of all dogs and attendees, please ask us before bringing your own dog to this playshop. Dogs will be off-leash, and must be well socialized with other dogs. At all other times during the event, all dogs must be leashed.
Spotlight Training