Minor Swing
International Lindy Hop Championships – North American Qualifier

Location: ATOMIC Ballroom
February 28th – March 2nd, 2025

Get ready to swing into action at Minor Swing, the ultimate dance extravaganza happening at Atomic Ballroom from February 28th – March 2nd! This electrifying event features thrilling social dancing, fierce competitions, and now 4 hours of workshops with Remy Kouakou Kouame. We’re partnering with the International Lindy Hop Championships for the North American Qualifier for the World Finals in ILHC New York. Atomic Ballroom will be transformed into a hotbed of rhythmic excitement for three days. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, Minor Swing promises an unforgettable weekend filled with energy, talent, and competition. Mark your calendar and swing your way to a memorable time at Atomic Ballroom!

Friday 2/28 – Josh Collazo’s Jazzboree (8:30pm-1:00am)
Saturday 3/1 – The Jonathan Stout Orchestra ft. Hilary Alexander (8:00pm-2:00am)
Sunday 3/12 – Jonathan Stout and his Rugcutters ft. Hilary Alexander (5:00-9:00 pm)

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Full Weekend Pass Pricing:

  • Pre-sale $149 until 2/1
    • Pass includes social dances and daytime events Friday (2/28) – Sunday (3/2).
    • Entrance to 4 hours of workshops with Remy Kouakou Kouame.
    • All competitors must have a full weekend pass to compete.
    • $30 off with VIP Membership (VIP Membership Discounts only available for full weekend passes).
  • Full Price Weekend $189 starts 2/1
    • Same details as above.
    • $30 off with VIP Membership (VIP Membership Discounts only available for full weekend passes).

At the door / A la carte Options:

  • Friday $30 Presale / $35 at the door
  • Saturday $49
  • Sunday $49
    • These passes will get you into the social dances.
    • All competitors must have a full weekend pass to compete.

Workshop A La Carte:

  • $80 Saturday & Sunday 4 hours of workshop with Remy Kouakou Kouame.
  • $50 Saturday 2 Hours of workshops with Remy Kouakou Kouame.
  • $50 Sunday 2 Hours of workshops with Remy Kouakou Kouame.

Weekend Schedule:

Friday
6:15-8:30pm • ATOMIC Group Classes
8:30pm • Atomic Friday Night Swing dance – DJed Music
9:00pm • Josh Collazo’s Jazzboree
9:45pm • 30 Second Showcase: ProAm
12:00am • Late Night – DJed Music

Saturday
10:00am – 12:00pm • Solo Jazz workshops with Remy Kouakou Kouame.
1:00pm • All-Star Solo Jazz ILHC Qualifier Prelims
2:00pm • All-Star Strictly ILHC Qualifier Prelims
3:00pm • All-Star Classic ILHC Qualifier

8:00pm • Doors
8:30pm • Very SoCal Mix & Match Prelims
9:00pm • The Jonathan Stout Orchestra ft. Hilary Alexander
10:30pm • All-Star Strictly ILHC Qualifier Finals

Sunday
12:00pm – 2:00pm • Lindy Hop workshops with Remy Kouakou Kouame.
4:00pm • Doors
5:00pm • Jonathan Stout and his Rugcutters ft. Hilary Alexander
6:30pm • All-Star Solo Jazz ILHC Qualifier Finals
7:00pm • Very SoCal Mix & Match Finals

Very SoCal Mix & Match

Get ready to throw down at the Very SoCal Mix & Match—an exciting, high-energy swing competition where anything goes! This year’s contest is an Any Swing Goes, Mix & Match, format, and you’ll be dancing to the live sounds of Jonathan Stout and his Rugcutter ft. Hilary Alexander! It’s your chance to show off your swing skills, get creative with new partners, and vibe to incredible live music. Space is limited, so sign up today and get ready to compete in the Very SoCal Mix & Match!

Prelims: 3/1 • 8:30 pm:

  • Couples will dance with a randomly paired partner in heats with 3 songs per heat. Followed by an all-skate where anything goes.

Finals: 3/2 • 8:00 pm:

  • Finalists will dance with 3 partners & 3 songs. Yes, you will rotate partners in the finals, and you will be judged as an individual.
  • 1st song -bpm you’ll be randomly paired with your first partner and dance for 1 minute in a all skate format.
  • 2nd song -bpm you’ll rotate to a new partner and dance for 1 minute in an all skate format.
  • 3rd song -bpm you’ll rotate one last time to a new partner and dance in a phrase battle.
  • Phrase battle: each couple will get 2 outs (16x8s & 8x8s) and then end in an all-skate final.
  • All to the live music of Jonathan Stout and his Rugcutter ft. Hilary Alexander!

Entry Fee: $20 Per Dancer

30 Second Showcase: ProAm

The 30-Second Showcase is back! Create a 30-45 second routine in Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Balboa, Shag, or Charleston with a partner. This is now a Pro/Am contest – team up with a professional dancer and get to creating! No more than 2 dancers on the floor per act. Submit your music to mikey@atomicballroom.com by February 27th, 2025.

Contest is on 2/28 at 9:30 pm.
Entry Fee: $40 Per Couple
Only 1 partner needs to sign up.

ILHC Qualifiers

All-Star Strictly

    • Prelims 3/1 • 2:00pm: All-skate heats, 3 heats.
      • DJ – 3 songs per heat (with 4th on standby) medium, slower, and faster (190, 160, 220 bpm), about 1min 30sec each.
    • Finals 3/2 • 10:30pm: Live Music with Band.
      • Spotlights w/ approximately 7 couples selected from prelims.
      • Warmup all-skate: 160 bpm, about 1 minute.
      • Spotlights: 160 bpm (1 chorus), drum rolls, 230 bpm (1 chorus).
      • All-skate finale: -230 bpm, about 1 chorus.
    • Prizes:

      • 1st Place
        • 2 Travel stipends & free entrance to ILHC New York.
        • Straight to finals of All-Star Strictly at ILHC New York (no contest fees).
      • 2nd Place 
        • Free entrance to ILHC New York.
        • Straight to semi-finals of All-Star Strictly at ILHC New York (no contest fees)
      • 3rd Place
        • Reserved spot in prelims of All-Star Strictly at ILHC New York (no contest fees).

Entry Fee: $40 Per Couple
Only 1 partner needs to sign up.
Note For Competitors: Dancers in the All-Star Classic Qualifier at the ILHC North American Qualifier may qualify with one routine and compete at the World Finals in New York with a different one, as long as they keep the same partnership. However, if one partner cannot attend the World Finals, the flight stipend is forfeited, and they cannot compete with a different partner.

All-Star Solo Jazz

    • Prelims 3/1 • 1:00pm:
      • All-skate heats, 2-3 heats
      • DJ – 3 songs per heat (with 4th on standby) medium, slower, and faster (-200, 140, 230 bpm), about 1 min 30sec a piece.
    • Finals 3/2 • 7:30pm:
      • Live Music with Band
      • Spotlights w/ approximately 7 dancers selected from prelims
      • Warmup all-skate:- 150 bpm, about 1min 30seconds
      • Spotlights: -170 bpm (1 chorus), drum rolls, ~230 bpm (1 chorus)
      • All skate finale: -230 bpm, about 1 chorus
    • Prizes:
      • 1st Place
        • Travel stipend & free entrance to ILHC New York.
        • Straight to World Classic Final at ILHC New York (no contest fees).
      • 2nd Place
        • Free entrance to ILHC New York.
        • Straight to semi-finals of All-Star Jazz at ILHC New York (no contest fees).
      • 3rd Place
        • Reserved spot in prelims of All-Star Jazz at ILHC New York (no contest fees).

Entry Fee: $20 Per dancer.

All-Star Classic

    • Finals 3/1 • 3:00pm
      • Lindy Hop routine division. Competitors (1 lead and 1 follow) dancing to music of their choice.
      • No aerials, air-steps, acrobatics, or lifts in this division. Emphasis on partnering.
      • Songs should be 2 – 2.5 minutes in length (or cut or faded within the time allotted).
    • Prizes:

      • 1st Place
        • 2 Travel stipends & free entrance to ILHC New York.
        • Straight to World Classic final at ILHC New York (no contest fees).
      • 2nd Place
        • Free entrance to ILHC New York.
        • Straight to finals of All-Star Classic at ILHC New York (no contest fees).

Entry Fee: $40 Per couple.
Only 1 partner needs to sign up.
Note To Competitors: Dancers in the All-Star Strictly Qualifier at the ILHC North American Qualifier may qualify for the World Finals in New York, but they must keep the same partnership. If one partner cannot attend the World Finals, the flight stipend is forfeited, and they cannot compete with a different partner.

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