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Weekend Schedule

Weekend Schedule | Feb 12 - 16, 2025
We hope you arrive early and join us for our Wednesday & Thursday pre-parties! 

Hot Rhythm Family Jam Pre-Party

Bring your instrument & jam with the band! Or dance! 
 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Stargazer Bar
979 Springdale, Suite 130, Austin

Kick-off  w/ Floyd Domino's All-Stars

  •  8:00 to 11:00 pm: Early check-in for HRH
  • 9:00 pm: Austin's weekly dance & kick-off to HRH!
Separate entry fees apply.
​$20 at the door or purchase tickets online in advance: www.simpletix.com/e/floyd-dominos-all-stars-live-at-the-fed-tickets-204356

Friday Electives & Workshops

Visit the page above to view descriptions of Friday Electives. All electives are all levels, unless otherwise noted.

Noon

  • Vintage Inspiration: The Arthur Murray Shag Dancers w/ Sarah & Jeremy
  • Air Steps & Tricks for Collegiate Shag w/ Tabitha & Joe
  • Linger Longer: A deep dive into Slow Balboa w/ Jenn Lee & Mickey
  • ​Box Shag w/Shannon Butler​​

1:00 pm - Mix & Match registration deadline


1:10 pm

  • Try this one cool move! Lindy Hop (Int) w/ Hannah & Scott
  • Heel Shag w/ Shannon Butler​

2:20 pm

  • Switchin': Collegiate Shag w/ Julie & Shannon
  • Air Steps & Tricks for Balboa w/ Theresa & Bobby
  • Float Like A Butterfly: Pure Balboa w/ Shani & Nick
  • ​Solo Follower Styling w/ Tabitha & Taylor​

3:30 pm

  • The Nitty Gritty & Friday Night Performance w/ Stephen
  • Balboa "Improv" Instruction w/ Jen & Matt
  • Momentum & Collaboration for Clear, Creative, & Dynamic Switch Dancing for Balboa w/ Emily & Ruth

Mix & Match Prelims

Start times are approximate and contests will roll one after the other. Please arrive promptly at 4:30 pm and remain in the ballroom. Thanks in advance!
  • 4:30 pm: Competitor Check-In & Warm up
  • 5:00 pm: Advanced Collegiate Shag Mix & Match
  • 5:30 pm: Advanced Balboa Mix & Match
  • 6:00 pm: Amateur Balboa Mix & Match
  • 6:30 pm: Amateur Collegiate Shag Mix & Match

Evening

  • 7:00 pm: BIPOC social w/ Zach, Ursula & Joanna 
  • 8:30 pm: DJ welcome tunes
  • 9:00 pm to Midnight: Live music w/ Rent Party
  • 1st band break:  Advanced Collegiate Shag Mix & Match Finals & Performances
  • 2nd band break: Advanced Balboa Mix & Match Finals & Performances
  • 11:45 pm: Invitational Collegiate Shag​​
  • Fed closes: Transition to late-night at Life in the City
  • 1:00 am: Late-night dancing with The Charlie Christians
  • 3:00 am: DJ tunes
  • 4:00 am: Rest up for classes!

Breakfast! Famous Round Rock Donuts!

9:00 am: Get here early for coffee and the famous Round Rock donuts! 

Track Classes

9:30 to 10:30 am

  • Senior Collegiate Shag Level Test -  Art Gallery
  • Junior Balboa Level Test - Main Ballroom
  • Sophomore Collegiate Shag - Georgian Room
  • Freshmen Balboa - The Landing

10:40 to 11:40 am

  • Junior Collegiate Shag Level Test - Art Gallery
  • Senior Balboa Level Test - Main Ballroom
  • Sophomore Balboa - Georgian Room
  • Freshman Collegiate Shag - The Landing
  • Hearing the music through your partner (int/adv) Lindy Hop - The Courtyard

Noon to 1:00 pm

Lunch | Taco Truck & Discussion with Grammy-nominated Colin Hancock!

Grab your Top Tacos & Join us for lunch with Colin Hancock in the Ballroom!
Have you ever wondered how those original swing hits like “Jive at Five,” “O O’Clock Jump,” and “Sing, Sing, Sing” were first made? Well, Grammy Nominated jazz historian and multi-instrumentalist Colin Hancock will give a presentation on just that, presenting and demonstrating the technology that captured those original sounds of the swing era. In addition to showcasing different kinds of cool old records and fun old machines, Hancock will also cut and play back a record in front of the audience–and maybe with them too!”

1:00 pm - Strictly, Pro-Am & Triple Threat registration deadline


1:00 to 2:00 pm

  • Sophomore Collegiate Shag - Art Gallery
  • Senior Balboa - Main Ballroom
  • Junior Balboa - Georgian Room
  • ​Freshmen Collegiate Shag - The Landing
  • Carolina Shag-inspired Lindy Hop - The Courtyard

2:10 to 3:10 pm

  • ​Senior Collegiate Shag - Art Gallery 
  • Junior Collegiate Shag - Main Ballroom
  • Sophomore Balboa - Georgian Room
  • Freshman Balboa - The Landing
  • Invitational Collegiate Shag - The Courtyard

3:20 to 4:20

  • Sophomore Collegiate Shag - Art Gallery
  • Senior Balboa - Main Ballroom 
  • Junior Balboa - Georgian Room
  • Freshman Balboa - The Landing
  • Invitational Collegiate Shag - The Courtyard

Strictly Prelims

  • 4:30 pm: Competitor Check-In & Warm Up
  • 5:00 pm: Amateur Balboa Strictly
  • 5:30 pm: Amateur Collegiate Shag Strictly
  • 6:00 pm: Advanced Collegiate Shag Strictly
  • 6:30 pm: Advanced Balboa Strictly

Evening

  • 8:00 pm: DJ welcome tunes
  • ​8:30 pm: Amateur Balboa Strictly Finals & Amateur Collegiate Shag Strictly Finals
  • 9:00 pm to Midnight: Live music w/ Golden Hour Orchestra
  • Top of second band set:  Advanced Balboa Strictly Finals
  • Top of third band set:  Advanced Collegiate Shag Strictly Finals
  • Fed closes: Transition to late-night at Life in the City
  • 1:00 am: Late-night dancing with Golden Hour Party Band
  • 1st band break: Slow Balboa Underground Contest
  • 3:00 am: DJ tunes
  • 4:00 am: Rest up for classes!
The Austin Marathon is 7 am Sunday, Feb 16. There will be road closures. Be sure to locate alternate routes and allow enough time to commute.

Track Classes

9:50 to 10:50 am
  • ​Junior Shag - Art Gallery
  • Sophomore Balboa - Main Ballroom
  • Senior Shag - Georgian Room
  • Messing Around with Sways for Balboa - The Landing
  • Freshman Shag - Neill-Cochran House

11:00 am to Noon

  • Sophomore Shag - Art Gallery
  • Senior Balboa - Main Ballroom
  • Junior Balboa - Georgian Room
  • Teacher's Choice Balboa - The Landing
  • Making Choreography Your Own (int/adv) Lindy Hop - The Courtyard
  • Freshman Balboa - Neill-Cochran House

Noon to 1:30 pm

Lunch | Stoney's Pizza Truck & Pro Am Finals!

Stoney's Pizza truck is available from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Grab a slice and cheer on your friends competing in the Pro Am Finals! 
  • Pro Am Balboa 
  • Pro Am Collegiate Shag

1:30 to 2:30 pm

  • ​Junior Shag - Art Gallery
  • Sophomore Balboa - Main Ballroo
  • Senior Shag - Georgian Room
  • Thanks for all the feedback (all levels) Lindy Hop - The Courtyard
  • Freshman Shag - Neill-Cochran House

2:40 to 3:40 pm

  • Sophomore Shag - Art Gallery
  • Junior Balboa - Main Ballroom
  • Senior Shag - Georgian Roon
  • Invitational Balboa - The Courtyard
  • ​Freshman Balboa - Neill-Cochran House

3:50 to 4:50 pm

  • Junior Shag - Art Gallery
  • Senior Balboa - Main Ballroom
  • Sophomore Balboa - Georgian Room
  • Invitational Balboa - The Courtyard
  • ​Freshman Balboa - Neill-Cochran House

5:00 to 6:00 pm

  • Freshman Track Collegiate Shag Review - Art Gallery
  • Freshman Track Balboa Review - Georgian Room

Amateur Mix & Match Finals & Triple Threat Prelims

  • 4:30 pm: Competitor warm up & check-in
  • 5:00 pm: Amateur Balboa Mix & Match finals, Amateur Collegiate Shag Mix & Match finals & The Triple Threat prelims! 

Evening

  • 6:00 pm: Vino & Vinyl w/ Jack "Shellac" Garrison - Georgian Room
  • ​8:00: Live music w/ Jelly du Jour Buffet
  • 1st band break: Balboa Invitational 
  • 2nd band break: Triple Threat Finals
  • 11:00 pm: Awards

Thank you & see you next year -  February 13 - 15, 2026! 

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