Dances
Ready to dance your heart out to the best live swing music in the world? From big bands to small combos, Lindy Focus has something for everyone. But Focus isn't just about the music—it's also about the dancing. And trust us, the dancing is kickass. From the moment you step onto the dance floor, you'll be surrounded by a community of friendly and passionate dancers who are always ready to have a good time. And with dancing ‘til dawn every day, you'll have plenty of opportunities to swing out!
Photos by Braden Nesin, Jeff Liu-Leyco, Samantha Kunz & Paul Quay
Dances are included in Full Week and Single Day Dance Passes.
Find the musicians for each dance here.
Bar in the Expo will open each night at 8pm from 12/27-12/30 + at 9pm on 12/31.
December 26
MAIN DANCE
Welcome Dance with Lindy Focus DJs
9:00pm - 2:00am
Crowne 1 & 2
December 27
PIANO HAPPY HOUR & BAR
Happy Hour Piano
8:00pm - 9:00pm
MAIN DANCE
Michael Gamble Presents: The MIdwest Territory Bands
9:00pm - 12:00am
Expo
LATE NIGHT
Joanthan Stout Presents: The Music of Freddie Green
12:00am - 3:00am
Crowne 1 & 2
LATE NIGHT @ MULLIGAN'S
Welcome to Blues Ridge
12:00am - 3:00am
Blue Ridge
LATE LATE NIGHT
DJs til Dawn
3:00am - ???
Crowne 1 & 2
THE AFTER AFTER PARTY
The After After Party
3:00am - ???
Blue Ridge
December 28
PIANO HAPPY HOUR & BAR
Happy Hour Piano
8:00pm - 9:00pm
MAIN DANCE
Laura Windley and Lucian Cobb Present: The Swinging Sounds of the Southeast
9:00PM - 12:00am
Expo
LATE NIGHT
Michael Gamble presents: Eddie Condon All Stars
12:00am - 3:00am
Crowne 1 & 2
LATE NIGHT @ MULLIGAN'S
Blue Ridge Late Night
12:00am - 3:00am
Blue Ridge
LATE LATE NIGHT
DJs til Dawn
3:00am - ???
Crowne 1 & 2
THE AFTER AFTER PARTY
The After After Party
3:00am - ???
Blue Ridge
December 29
PIANO HAPPY HOUR BAR
Happy Hour Piano
8:00pm - 9:00pm
MAIN DANCE
Jonathan Stout presents: The Music of Earl Hines
9:15pm - 12:00am
Expo
LATE NIGHT
Mark Wells and Keenan Mckenzie Present: The Hammond Organ
12:00am - 3:00am
Crowne 1 & 2
LATE NIGHT @ MULLIGAN'S
Blue Ridge Late Night
12:00am - 3:00am
Blue Ridge
LATE LATE NIGHT
DJs til Dawn
3:00am - ???
Crowne 1 & 2
THE AFTER AFTER PARTY
The After After Party
3:00am - ???
Blue Ridge
December 30
PIANO HAPPY HOUR & BAR
Happy Hour Piano
8:00pm - 9:00pm
MAIN DANCE
Keenan Mckenzie Presents Modern Classics 2
9:00pm - 12:00am
Expo
LATE NIGHT
Chloe Feoranzo’s Trad-Jazz All Stars
12:00am - 3:00am
Crowne 1 & 2
LATE NIGHT @ MULLIGAN'S
Blue Ridge Late Night
12:00am - 3:00am
Blue Ridge
LATE LATE NIGHT
DJs til Dawn
3:00am - ???
Crowne 1 & 2
THE AFTER AFTER PARTY
The After After Party
3:00am - ???
Blue Ridge
December 31
MAIN DANCE
New Year's Eve: Jonathan Stout Presents: The Lindy Focus Orchestra
9:30pm - 1:00am
Expo
BREAKFAST
NYE Breakfast Buffet
1:00am - 2:15am
Dogwood
Buffet of scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, pastries, orange and cranberry juice, coffee, and hot tea. Purchase your breakfast at the hotel or Expo bars.
LATE NIGHT
DJs Party til Death
1:00am - ???
Crowne 1 & 2
LATE NIGHT @ MULLIGAN'S
DJ Round Table
2:00am
Blue Ridge