About this Event

Guess who's back... BACK AGAIN! Gear up for some fantastic times: Southern Swing Challenge is a community based contest event, promoting the competitive spirit of swing dancing in the South East. Join us for year three: JUNE 10-12 2016. We are finalizing our judges and dj's, but some killer things to note about this year: TWO days of contests! ALL contests during the day Outdoor activities Dance Pass Official housing This year will be bigger AND better - we can't wait to see you there! Contest DJ: John Holmström - Chicago, IL DJs: Corey Manke – Nashville, TN Kenneth Shipp – Nashville, TN Cindy Lyons - Tampa, FL Joanna Lucero – Austin, TX Joey Shelley - Chicago, IL Emily Schumann - Louisville, KY Michael Gamble - Asheville, NC Judges: Susan Manke – Nashville, TN Corey Manke – Nashville, TN Mandy Hogan – Indianapolis, IN Danny Beyrer – Indianapolis, IN Lindsay Longstreth – Chicago, IL Jonathan Dyer – Chicago, IL Bradley Smith – Chicago, IL Shannon Varner – Columbus, OH Mark Calkins – Columbus, OH Joanna Lucero – Austin, TX Michael Gamble – Asheville, NC Scott Angelious – Knoxville, TN Dan Newsome - Seattle, WA Erin Morris - Ann Arbor, MI Jenna Applegarth - Knoxville, TN Contest Divisions: Jack & Jill: Newcomer Lindy Hop, Open Lindy Hop Strictly Slow Dancing In the Pocket (Medium Strictly Lindy Hop) Hellzapoppin'! (Fast Strictly Lindy Hop) Solo Jazz Invitational Lindy Hop Jack and Jill Short Showcase - any swing goes! Team - any swing goes! And as always look for our free to enter evening/late night contests! Any Shag Goes and Strictly Balboa will be happening...

Dance Styles

Lindy Hop (70%)

Organizer

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Jenna Koelbl

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Jon Tigert

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Bethany Potter