Lindy Focus '23

Lindy Focus is BACK for its 21st year! Registration is currently open on Jitter. Join us in Asheville, NC from December 26, 2023 - January 1, 2024 for a week of the best live swing music on the planet, dozens upon dozens of hours of social dancing, and world-class instruction in Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues, Tap, Solo Jazz, and more. This year, we're excited to announce brand new classes taught for and by musicians, brand new transcription projects (along with the return of some of your favorites), the chance to hang with Swing Dancing Legends and Elders, and a whole lot more! We're also excited to announce the return of the things that make Focus...Focus: Incredible music: Your favorite swing musicians from across the nation will be taking the stage every evening to deliver a mixture of originals and the standards you love. We'll be dancing the night away to the sounds of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Chick Webb, and more. World-class instruction: We've got some of the best swing dancers in the world teaching at Lindy Focus this year. Stay tuned for instructor announcements coming soon! Amazing community: Lindy Focus is a great place to make new friends and connect with old ones. We'll be facilitating a variety of community activities including jam sessions, open practices, scene discussions, and various shenanigans. Unparalleled Atmosphere: Lindy Focus has a certain je ne sais quoi. You've just got to be there. REGISTRATION: Registration for week-long passes and Single Day Dance Passes is OPEN! Class selection for All Access Pass holders & a la carte dance class registration is OPEN! Merch pre-orders are OPEN! View this year's class schedule at https://www.lindyfocus.com/schedule/ HOTEL: The Crown Plaza is fully booked. Non-affiliated hotel options include: Country Inn and Suites close to the hotel. https://www.choicehotels.com/north-carolina/asheville/country-inn-suites-hotels/nca89? Extremely close to the hotel. Walking distance. Earth Fare and other establishments in the same parking area. Country Inn and Suites in West Asheville. Driving distance. Cheaper than the other location, but requires a car. Not much within walking distance other than fast food. https://maps.app.goo.gl/L3qkiYCUEvfko9uZ6 Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown https://maps.app.goo.gl/pFe5wXzt6DH3Js3P6 Budget hotel. Rooms are dated. Will need a car. Walking distance to downtown. Potential option for folks not taking classes. COVID: Every attendee MUST be up to date on their vaccinations for the 2023-2024 season in order to attend Lindy Focus classes and dances. Proof of vaccination will be checked during registration check-in. See full details at https://www.lindyfocus.com/covid-guidelines