Swing Dance Association of Victoria

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Swing Dance Association of Victoria

Swing Dance Association of Victoria is a registered non-profit dedicated to promoting swing dancing.

The Swing Dance Association is dedicated to promoting swing dancing and blues dancing in Victoria! Please read our Code of Conduct before attending one of our events! https://www.swingvictoria.net/the-fine-print/code-of-conduct

We host the following events:

Capital City Stomp - https://www.swingvictoria.net/events/capital-city-stomp
A weekend workshop extravaganza! Victoria Lindy Exchange - https://www.swingvictoria.net/events/victoria-lindy-exchange
A weekend of jazzy dance shenanigans! Swing Sessions - https://www.swingvictoria.net/events/swing-sessions
A one day workshop featuring a variety of Swing dance styles. Swingin' in the Shell - https://www.swingvictoria.net/events/swingin-in-the-shell
A beginner lesson and social dancing at the Cameron Band Shell in Beacon Hill Park. World Lindy Hop Day Picnic - https://www.swingvictoria.net/events/sdav-may-picnic
A picnic in the park with snacks, friends, and dancing.

11/03/2026

FREE ! Fun! No need to sign up in advance!

November 7th
Saturday Afternoon: Faster, Swing! Dance! Dance! (Partnered Competition)

A high-intensity stamina challenge where dancers must continuously perform swingouts to the music.

DJ Julia Franta will DJ amazing swing for swingouts, with the pace increasing to push physical endurance, rhythm maintenance, and core compression rather than just flashy tricks.

Judging via tap out.
Dancers keep executing swingouts non-stop. If you miss the beat, fall out of rhythm, or stop, you are eliminated.

11/03/2026

November 8
Sunday Music Bingo: So You Think You Can’t Dance (to that)?

(Partnered Competiton, Sign up at front desk on Saturday required)

Dancers will be challenged with a variety of tempos and styles from non swing genres played by DJ Julia Franta

Format: Battle

Round 1 (8 couples): Dance one at a time for about 30 seconds each then 45 seconds all-skate

Round 2 (4 couples): Dance one at a time for about 30 seconds each then 45 seconds all-skate

Final Round (2 couples): Dance one at a time for about 45 seconds each then another 45 seconds each, then an all-skate

Judging via crowd pointing to the winner of each round.

11/02/2026

The wait is almost over. Come and dance with us!

Details: https://www.swingvictoria.net/events/victoria-lindy-exchange

Passes on sale now: https://www.swingvictoria.net/sdav-shop

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/8424875

11/02/2026

Sparkle and flourish on Saturday night !

📅 Saturday, November 7
👣 Evening Social Dance with Live Music
✨ Colour Formal (sparkly, colour, bolder the better)
🚪Doors open at 8:30 pm with music from DJ Jean-Michel
🎶 Live Music at 9 pm
📍Location: Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St

11/02/2026

Show us your plaid on Sunday

📅 Sunday, November 7
👣 Solo Competition: Catie Says Solo Jazz
👕 Theme: Show us your Plaid
🕚 11:00 am - 1:15 pm: Early Matinee Dance
🎶 Live Music from the Dave, Clark and Al Trio.
With over 150 years of traditional jazz, early swing, hokum, and blues these Victoria legends will make magic on the dance floor.
📍Location: Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St

11/01/2026

FREE! Fun! No need to sign up in advance!

November 8th
Sunday Early Matinee Dance: Catie Says Solo Jazz (Solo Competition)

Catie gives physical or mimetic instructions (like “suzie q” or “jump three times”).

DJ Julia Franta will play super fun music for solo jazz.

Players must obey the command only if Catie says the phrase “Catie Says” first (e.g., “Catie Says, suzie q”).

If Catie gives a command without saying “Catie Says” first (e.g., just saying “suzie q”), players must not do the action.

Anyone who follows a command that did not start with “Catie Says”—or fails to follow a valid “Catie Says” command—is out of the round.

Judging self elimination and tap out.

Winning: The last remaining player who avoided every trick wins the game.

11/01/2026

Remember to order you lunch for Sunday, November 8th. Keep your tummy full in between dances.

Pre order and pay for your Sunday lunch on Saturday at our front desk. The friendly volunteers will be waiting to help 😄

10/28/2026

VICLX 2026 is almost here. Fun. Friends. Dance.

10/27/2026

Two, not one, but TWO latenight dances at this year's Victoria Lindy Exchange! What makes a late night dance special for you? Answers in the comments!

Details: https://www.swingvictoria.net/events/victoria-lindy-exchange

Passes on sale now: https://www.swingvictoria.net/sdav-shop

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/842487552137822/

10/26/2026

Don't forget your event wear for Saturday!

📅 Saturday, November 7
👣 Fast Feet Social Afternoon Dance
👕 Theme: Event wear (event t-shirts)
🍁 Partnered Competition: Faster, Swing! Dance! Dance!
🎶 Live Music from Slim Sandy and the Atomic Cocktails.
🕐 1:00pm- 3:30pm
📍Location: Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St

Address

Victoria, BC
V8W 2A8

Website

http://www.swingvictoria.net/

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