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Cape Fear Swing Dance Society
Sea Jam 2026 Schedule
Wilmington, NC
See more detailed schedule below!
Friday, May 15th
Welcome Dance with Indigo Sea Jazz Band
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
6:30 Doors Open
7:00 Introductory Swing Dance Lesson
7:45 - 8:00 DJ Warmup for Band Setup
8:00 - 11:00 Indigo Sea Jazz Band
Friday Late Night
The Eagle's Dare
420 N 3rd St
11:30 Late Night Dance with DJs
1:00 Contest - Sea Jam Says
2:00 You don't have to go home but you can't stay here
Saturday, May 16th
Morning Workshops (11AM - 1PM)
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
Lindy Hop
TBA
(Kiffer and Camille)
TBA
Balboa
Let’s Get Started!
(Sara & Dee)
Beginner-Friendly Track - Pure Bal + Out and Ins
The comfort and rhythm you need to Balboa all night long. Balboa experience is not required, all levels welcome!
Charleston
TBA
(Annabel and Bobby White)
TBA
Beginner Track
Lindy Hop
(Will and Gabby Brown)
TBA
Afternoon Workshops (3PM - 5PM)
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
Lindy Hop
TBA
(Kiffer and Camille)
TBA
Balboa
Balboa with a Bang!
(Sara & Dee)
All Levels/Int Track - Dynamics + Variations
Add dynamics and playful variations to your dancing. We’ll explore the fundamentals of Balboa and how to adjust them to the music and your partner. Pre-reqs: Some experience with pure bal, out and ins, lollies, and toss outs.
Charleston
TBA
(Annabel and Bobby White)
TBA
Beginner Track
Lindy Hop
(Will and Gabby Brown)
TBA
Main Dance with The Wilmington Big Band
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
8:00 - 11:00 Wilmington Big Band
Saturday Late Night
The Eagle's Dare
420 N 3rd St
11:30 Late Night Dance with DJs
1:00 Contest - Awkwardly Slow Charleston
2:00 You don't have to go home but you can't stay here
Sunday, May 17th
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
Electives (11am - 12pm)
TBA
TBA
(Will and Gabby)
TBA
Balboa
Twistin’ the Night Away
(Sara & Dee)
Learn Balboa swivels, a fun, twisty bal-swing movement. We’ll dive into comfort, footwork, and variations. Some experience with Balboa Out and Ins and Lollies is required.
TBA
TBA
(Annabel and Bobby White)
TBA
Blues
TBA
(Kat and Kendra)
TBA
Electives (12PM - 1PM)
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
TBA
TBA
(Will and Gabby)
TBA
Balboa
Let’s Take a Moment
(Sara & Dee)
The Balboa send out is a great way to emphasize moments in your dance. We’ll break it down, practice, and explore some follow-initiated elements. Some experience with Balboa Out and Ins is recommended but not required.
TBA
TBA
(Annabel and Bobby White)
TBA
Blues
TBA
(Kat and Kendra)
TBA
Farewell Dance in the Park (2pm - 5pm)
Wrightsville Beach Municipal Park
2 Bob Sawyer Dr,
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Looking for good parking or a quick bite to eat near our venues? Check our local guide!
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