All Star SwingJam

📢 Registration Opens Thanksgiving Weekend!!

Get ready! All-Star SwingJam 2026 registration opens at midnight on Friday, November 28th (the day after Thanksgiving)

Weekend Passes
- Early Bird: $169 (through Feb 23)
- Late Reg: $199

Single Day/Night Passes
- Fri/Sat Day: $80
- Fri/Sat Night: $50
- Sunday All Day: $50

Free Dances
- Thursday Night Dance + “Bring a Friend” Workshop
- Sunday Night Social

Discounted & Volunteer Options
- Help Us Help You: $85 + 5 volunteer hours
- Volunteer Pass: $0 + 10 volunteer hours
(Volunteer form also opens Thanksgiving Weekend!)

All-Stars: $80 Weekend Pass (must enter All-Star J&J + All American)

Competitions:
(We are a WSDC pointed event)
WSDC Jack & Jills: $30 
All American J&J: $30 
All Strictlies: $50
Late Registration Fee (after Mar 1st): $15/J&J

Pass Insurance
Protect your pass with our insurance option!
- Weekend Pass Insurance: $10
- Weekend Pass + Comp Fee Insurance: $15
If something happens and you can’t attend, your insured pass is fully refundable (less the insurance fee) for any reason up until 5 PM on Friday of the event. Uninsured passes can be rolled over for one year or transferred to another attendee at no charge.

Register at allstarswingjam.com

The deadline for the All Star SwingJam Apprenticeship Program is this Saturday, November 1st! If you or someone you know is interested in trying out DJing, MCing, and/or judging at a West Coast Swing event, make sure to check out www.allstarswingjam.com/apprenticeship for all of the program details! We currently have over 40 applicants across the 4 available slots and we couldn't be happier to have so many people want to be a part of All Star SwingJam 2026 with this fantastic learning opportunity! Thank you to everyone who has already applied and we hope to see more come in before Saturday!

🌟 Staff Announcement #3 🌟

Meet the final wave of All-Star SwingJam 2026 instructors! A talented and driven group of All-Stars ready to inspire, challenge and uplift our community!

Omar Gonzalez  
Shanna Porcari
Phoenix Grey 

We can’t wait to see what these talented humans bring to our unique event!

📅 March 12–15, 2026
📍 San Rafael, CA
🔗 allstarswingjam.com

Introducing our brand-new Swing Majors!

We are changing it up with four all-new workshop tracks designed to help you grow your dance your way:

🤝 Partnering
🎨 Styling
🎭 Performance
⚙️ Body Mechanics

Complete a full track to earn your own trophy (just like our competition winners!) We believe learning deserves to be celebrated just as much as competing! 🏆

Plus: don’t miss our Spotlight Training with , Leveled Feedback Workshops, Fireside Chats, and the famous Puppy PLAYshops 🐶

📍 March 12-15, 2026
🔗 allstarswingjam.com

Staff Announcement #2 🌟

Here comes the second round of our teaching staff for All-Star SwingJam 2026, a team of 100% Allstar instructors!

Heejung Jung 
James Wyke 
Mahala Fedor
Neil Joshi

Each year we handpick from among the All-Star ranks, looking for those who are most committed to the growth and betterment of our communities. They spend their weekend with our motto in the forefront of their mind - EVERYONE has something to learn, and something to teach.

📅 March 12–15, 2026
📍 San Rafael, CA
🔗 allstarswingjam.com

✨The room block is OPEN! ✨

The hotel is one of the highlights of our event!
All rooms are SUITES with separate living area and bedroom.
Microwave and mini fridge in all rooms. 
FREE Made-to-order breakfast every day for all registered guests! 
TWO FREE Drinks & hors d’oeuvres at the lobby happy hour every evening!

King $185 | Two Queens $195 | Parking $5/day

Book your stay through the link allstarswingjam.com/location

We are amazed to see that we already have 15 applications submitted for our 2026 Apprenticeship Program in only 24 hours! Last year we had 29 after 4 months, so hitting half of that in only 1 day is incredible. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for wanting to be a part of our event, we are so excited for what All Star SwingJam 2026 is going to bring. Please let you friends know about the Apprenticeship Program if you think they'd be interested in MCing, DJing, or Judging at an event! Thanks so much again everyone!

🚀 Applications are now OPEN for the All Star SwingJam Apprenticeship Program!

We’re looking for 4 passionate community members to step into real event roles and learn directly from our staff mentors:
🎶 1 Apprentice DJ (mentored by )
🎤 1 Apprentice MC (mentored by )
📝 2 Apprentice Judges (mentored by )

This program is open to ALL levels!! Your WSDC points will not be considered in the selection process. What matters most is your passion, curiosity, and drive to grow.

Each apprentice will:
✨ Work directly with their mentor before, during, and after the event
✨ Take on real-world assignments at SwingJam (DJ a set, MC a competition, judge multiple comps)
✨ Receive a weekend staff pass, staff hospitality access, and $100 towards travel or lodging

Apprentices will be selected and announced in December. Apply now through the link in our bio or on our website!

allstarswingjam.com/apprenticeship

Staff Announcement ✨

We’re so excited to introduce the first round of the teaching staff for All Star SwingJam 2026, a team of 100% Allstar instructors bringing their talent and fresh perspective to the floor.

Meet your instructors:
Amber O’Connell
Andrew Oprychal
Casey Margules
Elizabeth Wyke

We have set the goal of providing opportunities to the next generation of champion dancers while offering attendees of all levels an outstanding experience to move you further on the path to your dance goals.

📅 March 12–15, 2026
📍 San Rafael, CA
🔗 allstarswingjam.com

🌟 All Star SwingJam is back March 12–15, 2026 in San Rafael, CA

Four days of dancing, learning, and connecting with friends old and new. This is your weekend to grow, play, and soak up the energy of an All Star team that loves this dance as much as you do!

💜 All Star instructors and DJs, chosen for their passion for growing the community
💜 Workshops you will not find anywhere else from build-your-own Swing Majors to thought-provoking Fireside Chats to corgi-filled Puppy PLAYshops
💜 WSDC Jack & Jills, mixed-level Strictlies, and All American comps
💜 Apprenticeship program for MC, DJ, and Judge positions
💜 Volunteer pass options so everyone can join the fun
💜 Spotlight training workshop with head judge

Registration opens Thanksgiving weekend! Grab your pass, pack your dance shoes, and we will see you on the floor!
📍 allstarswingjam.com

Another puppy, another logo, another year!!!

All Star SwingJam is officially returning in 2026! Thank you so much to Michael Nahem for the amazing work on this fantastic new logo, you made it perfect just like you did for our previous logo!

Keep an eye out for our new and improved website coming soon as well as our event page. We have so many exciting plans for next year's event that we absolutely cannot wait to share with you! See y'all there!