Minor Swing 6
Location: ATOMIC Ballroom
April 17-19, 2026
Minor Swing returns in 2026 low-key format, but with the same BIG energy you love, and this time it’s a full weekend of live music and swing dancing. We’re bringing in two incredible bands: The Jonathan Stout Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander. and Josh Collazo’s Jazzboree, which means the floor stays full, the vibes stay high, and every night feels like the kind of dance memory you talk about all year.
Minor Swing 6 hits ATOMIC Ballroom April 17–19, 2026, with social dancing, community energy, and our Very SoCal Strictly: Balboa/Bal-Swing edition, adding even more reasons to show up ready to dance. Come with your crew or roll in solo and get swept right into the action—this weekend is built for connection, live music magic, and that packed-floor SoCal feeling we all love.
Friday 4/17 • Special Friday Class with Laura Keat (7:45-8:30pm)
• Josh Collazo’s Jazzboree (8:30pm-1:00am)
Saturday 4/18 • Balboa & LA Swing Workshop (Intermediate+) with Laura Keat & Jeremy Otth (12:15-3:15pm)
• The Jonathan Stout Orchestra ft. Hilary Alexander (8:00pm-2:00am)
Sunday 4/19 • Guinness World Record Attempt: FREE Balboa Lesson! (10:00am-12:30pm)
Balboa & LA Swing Workshop (Intermediate+)
with Laura Keat & Jeremy Otth
Saturday • 12:15–3:15 PM
ATOMIC Ballroom
This is one of those workshops that feels like a true treat: refined, musical, and deeply useful for your social dancing. As part of Minor Swing 6 at ATOMIC Ballroom, Laura Keat and Jeremy Otth will guide intermediate+ dancers through Balboa and LA Swing with an approach that’s equal parts classic and current—clean technique, thoughtful partnering, and material that makes you feel more confident the moment you step back onto the floor. Come spend the afternoon dancing with two incredible teachers, leave with fresh ideas you’ll actually use, and kick off your Minor Swing weekend feeling inspired.
Add-On Workshop Note:
This workshop is a special add-on during Minor Swing Weekend and is purchased separately from Minor Swing registration. You do not need to be registered for Minor Swing to attend, but advance registration is required to reserve your spot.
Atomic Ballroom Partners with Visit Newport Beach for a Guinness World Records™ Attempt
Atomic Ballroom is proud to partner with Visit Newport Beach for a FREE, exciting, and historic community event: an official Guinness World Records™ attempt for the Largest Swing Dance Lesson featuring Balboa, the iconic swing dance born right here in Newport Beach.
WHAT: World’s Largest Swing Dance Lesson. Learn the Balboa Swing, invented in Newport Beach during the Big Band era.
WHEN: Sunday, April 19
WHERE: Peninsula Park Athletic Field (next to Balboa Pier in Newport Beach, CA)
DRESS: Wear whatever you like, or step out in your Sunday swing best!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10:00– 11:00 am – Check-in Time & Live Music
11:15– 11:45 am – The official Guinness World Record Attempt (30 minutes)
- After, enjoy live music, food trucks, giveaways, and more.
- Reserve your spot today to be part of this historic attempt! Open to individuals or pairs—solo participants can be matched with a partner on site.
- No dance experience necessary. Ages 13 and up.
Pricing:
Friday and Saturday Pass:
- $70 Pre-Sale Package (ends 4/16)
- $89 At-the-Door (starting 4/17)
- VIP Membership purchase Saturday only pass
Saturday Only Pass
- Pre-Sale $59 (ends 4/16)
- $69 At-the-Door Saturday Only
- $20 off Pre-Sale & At-the-Door with VIP Membership
At the door / A la carte Options:
- Friday
- $20 Pre-Sale / $25 at the door Fri.
- $15 with a group class
- or 2 Cover Charges
- Friday Free with VIP Membership
- Saturday
- $59 Sat. Pre-Sale
- $69 Sat. At-the-Door
- VIP Membership $20 off Pre-Sale price & $20 At-the-Door price day-of
- Sunday
Friday 4/17:
6:15-8:30pm • ATOMIC Group Classes
7:45pm • Special Friday Class with Laura Keat
8:30pm • Atomic Friday Night Swing dance / Contest Registration & Pick Up Numbers
9:00pm • Live Msuic: Josh Collazo’s Jazzboree / Contest Check-In
9:45pm • Newcomer Lindy Hop Mix & Match Prelims
10:45pm • Newcomer Mix & Match Finals
12:00am • Late Night – DJed Music
Saturday 4/18:
12:15-3:15pm • Balboa & LA Swing Workshop (Intermediate+) with Laura Keat & Jeremy Otth
8:00pm • Doors / Contest Check-In & Pick Up Numbers
8:30pm • Very SoCal Strictly Prelims
9:00pm • Live Music: The Jonathan Stout Orchestra ft. Hilary Alexander
10:30pm • Very SoCal Strictly Finals – 2nd Band Set
Sunday 4/19:
FREE EVENT: Guinness World Record Attempt
Location: Peninsula Park Athletic Field (next to Balboa Pier in Newport Beach, CA)
10:00am-11:00am • Check-in Time & Live Music from The Jonathan Stout Orchestra
11:15am-11:45am • Lesson with Jeremy & Tise Record Attempt
11:45-12:30 • Judges Deliberation and Live Music from The Jonathan Stout Orchestra!
Very SoCal Strictly
Get ready to throw down at the Very SoCal Strictly – Balboa Edition! An exciting, high-energy Bal & Bal-swing competition! You'll be dancing to the live sounds of Jonathan Stout and his Orchestra ft. Hilary Alexander! Sign up today and get ready to compete in the Very SoCal Strictly and add your names to our Legacy winner's trophy!
Prelims: 4/18 • 8:30 pm:
- More Details Coming Soon…
Finals: 4/18 • 10:45 pm:
- TBD
- All to the live music of Jonathan Stout Orchestra ft. Hilary Alexander!
Entry Fee: $40 Per Couple
Newcomer Lindy Hop Mix & Match
Our Newcomer Mix & Match is a competition where you are paired with other random dancers, and you’re judged on your social dancing. Based on the Jack & Jill contest created by legendary Swing Dancer, Jack Carey. This competition is intended for dancers that have never competed in a contest or dancers that have never placed in a major contest.
- Prelims: 4/17 • 9:45 pm:
- Couples will dance with a randomly paired partner in heats with 3 songs per heat. Followed by an all-skate.
- Finals: 4/17 • 10:45 pm:
- Finalists will be randomly paired with a partner and judged as a couple. Finalists will dance one song warm-up, followed by spotlights for each couple, and then one final all-skate. Mikey will be there to help you count and guide traffic.
Entry Fee: $20 Per Couple
Only 1 partner needs to sign up.
Hotels or Places to Stay!
Looking for a place to stay? Here is a list of hotels all within walking distance of ATOMIC Ballroom!
Click here to see the list of hotels!
Also, join our Facebook group to connect with local dancers about accommodations.
Click here to view the group.
