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Cape Fear Swing Dance Society
Sea Jam 2025 Schedule
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See more detailed schedule below!
Friday, May 16th
Welcome Dance with The Corner Pocket Jazz Band
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
6:30 Doors Open
7:00 Introductory Lesson with Kelly and Nathan
7:45 - 8:00 DJ Warmup for Band Setup
8:00 - 11:00 Corner Pocket Jazz Band
Friday Late Night
The Eagle's Dare
420 N 3rd St
11:30 Late Night Dance with DJs
1:00 Contest - Dance with a Random Object
2:00 You don't have to go home but you can't stay here
Saturday, May 17th
Morning Workshops (11AM - 1PM)
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
Lindy Hop
Rethinking our Basics
(Jon & Hannah)
We know triple steps, but do we really know them?
Let's rethink our basics and talk about when, where, how, and why our feet make the choices they do.
And why sometimes, making the "wrong" choice is the fun choice.
Balboa
Rhythm is Our Business!
(Sara & Dee)
Level up your balboa fundamentals! Learn some ways to experiment with rhythm, respond to the music, and play with your partner. For this class you must be comfortable with out and ins and toss outs.
Collegiate Shag
A Hop and a Kick!
(Beginner Friendly)
(Will & Ellie)
Collegiate Shag is a dance that likely originated on the beaches of the Carolinas, decades before the modern Carolina Shag came around. It is a fun dance full of hops and kicks. This is an introduction course for those who have never danced Shag before or want some new basic steps if you've taken our Shag classes before.
Blues
Let's Slow it Down
(Beginner Friendly)
(Charlley & Kat)
Blues is a slow dance done in close embrace. This class is for dancers who have never tried blues before or for those that want to brush up on fundamentals.
Afternoon Workshops (3PM - 5PM)
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
Lindy Hop
Rhythms that Swing
(Jon & Hannah)
Not all rhythms are created equal, but we are partial to a few that we find work well, and we are happy to share them with you. Some rhythms come with moves attached, some of them are just a little something to spice up your life.
Balboa
Let's Start With A Hug! (Beginner Friendly)
(Sara & Dee)
In this fundamentals class we’ll work on pure balboa and lollies, with a focus on comfort and body awareness. No balboa experience is required, all levels welcome!
Collegiate Shag
Beyond Basics
(Will & Ellie)
This class is for people that have the fundamentals of Collegiate Shag but want more! You need to know the basic steps, simple turns, and the main different positions of shag: closed, open, side-by-side.
Blues
Blues for Lindy Hoppers
(Charlley & Kat)
This class will dive into the intersectionality of Blues and Lindy Hop. Learn how each style can inform the other.
Social Hour with Live Jazz (5:30 - 7:30PM)
The Blind Elephant Speakeasy
21 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Join us for a cocktail hour with a live jazz band! This is our favorite cozy cocktail bar in town. The atmosphere is incredible so be sure to swing by for a cocktail and social time with other dancers to some good jazz.
Main Dance with The Wilmington Big Band
Hannah Block Historic USO
Wilmington, NC
7:00 - 8:00 DJ Warmup for Band Setup
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 - Mystery
2:00 You don't have to go home but you can't stay here
Sunday, May 18th
Musicality Workshop (11am - 1pm)
The Studio Collective
5629 Oleander Drive, Ste 106
Join us for a special workshop with live music from Jon Tigert and local Wilmington musicians! Jon will be teaching a class on the intersectionality of music and dance. How can musicians play better for dancers and how can dancers listen to and appreciate music better. You do not want to miss it!
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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