A Swingtime Ball tradition — find a partner and create a short choreography to celebrate your first year of swing!
Eligibility
Started learning Lindy Hop / Solo Jazz / Balboa / Blues on or after June 1, 2024
Teams of two, any roles/genders welcome
Swing music only, original choreography under 2 minutes
Format No video prelims — live showcase only.
Fee 280 RMB / team
Solo Jazz Improv – “I’m Solo”
🟣 Open Division
Eligibility: Solo entry, no dance-age limit. Prelims: Groups of 8–10, 2 swing songs (1.5–2 min improv each). Semis: Jam Circle format, one at a time. Finals: Choose musician & song on site, 1.5–2 min improv. Fee: 150 RMB / person.
🟣 All Stars Division
Eligibility: For experienced dancers with results in major events. Prelims: 8–10 per group, 2 songs (Swing/Bebop/Blues/Latin). Finals: Pick a song from DJ pool, random partner, 2-song improv. Fee: 150 RMB / person.
Lindy Hop Strictly
Prelims: 3 songs of different tempos, all couples improvise together. Semis: Jam Circle, one couple at a time, 2 songs. Finals: Live band, 2 rounds per couple, tempo decided on site. Fee: 300 RMB / couple.
Mix & Match
Embrace the unknown — random partners, random songs! Two divisions: Open & Advanced.
Eligibility: Solo entry, self-assessed level. Prelims: 3 songs, partner rotation, top 15 leads/follows advance. Semis: Same format, top 7 advance. Finals: Each couple performs 1.5–2 min spotlight. Fee: 150 RMB / person.
All That Jazz – Team Showcase
Group choreography honoring jazz’s golden age (1900s–1950s). Eligibility: Teams of 6 or more. Format: One-round final, max 3.5 min piece. Judging: Multiple aspects with special awards. Fee: 500 RMB / team.