We're back at it again . . . CENTRAL SWING TIME IV! This time around we're in the Paris of the Planes: Kansas City, MO! Join us for an entire Saturday of dancing! ...
We're back at it again . . .
CENTRAL SWING TIME IV!
This time around we're in the Paris of the Planes: Kansas City, MO!
Join us for an entire Saturday of dancing!
We're bring back workshops with instructors from across the central Midwest and an evening social featuring the renowned rootin' tootin' showdown of the CST DJ battle!
Registration opens January 1st
Early Bird Ticket: $35
January 7th: $45
At the door: $50
If you have any questions concerning the event, feel free to message us on socials or email us at [email protected]
INSTRUCTORS: Coming soon!
Please note: Dance experience IS required for this event!
Specifically, you must be able to do a “Swingout” in Lindy Hop in order to attend workshops. We recommend taking a Lindy Hop workshop in your local city - at least once before attending.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday:
10:00 - 11:30am - “Brush up on your Basics” (optional)
11:30 - 12:30pm - Break for lunch
12:30 - 4:55pm - Advanced Beginner / Intermediate workshops
5:00 - 7:00pm - Break for dinner
7:00 - 10:00pm - Social Dance & DJ Battle
10:00 - Midnight - Late Night
***** DJ BATTLE 2025 *****
Who has the hottest bops, the swingiest jamz, and the know-how to please a crowd of dancers? Oh nooOOOooOOO! Did we end up with a night of Oops All Bangers???
This year the battle will be bigger and better than ever. We've invited more scenes to send representatives to throw down in hopes of bringing home the title of Best in the Central Midwest, bragging rights and the Trophy Clock of CST!
Check with your local scene leaders if you think you could be the one to bring it all home.
VENUE:
St Mark Hope and Peace Lutheran Church ELCA
3800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
ADDITIONAL DANCING:
As is tradition, Kansas City is bring MORE DANCING to those that can come early and stay late, so be sure to plan your housing accordingly (and get those requests in before March 1st)! Details below:
FRIDAY NIGHT: Springin' Swingout - 7pm - 11pm
Hotel Kansas City
1228 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, MO 64105
SATURDAY NIGHT: Late Night - 10pm - Midnight
The Ship
1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101
SUNDAY: Casual come & go brunch - 10am - 1pm: location TBD
HOUSING:
The housing form is located on the event website, and the deadline to fill out this form is March 1st! We cannot guarantee that everyone will receive housing, but we will do our best!
VOLUNTEERING:
If you would like to volunteer to help during the event, let us know when you register, and we will send the details directly to you. Thanks for helping us bring these traveling shenanigans to KC!
HOUSING:
Are you coming in from out of town? Housing is **FREE**, but availability is limited!
Sign up at the link on our website to be placed with local volunteers.
https://www.centralswingtime.com/housing
*** Tickets are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, please let us know if you choose to exchange them with someone else, and we will change the name on your ticket. We must be notified of any exchanges at least 48 hours before the event begins.
Email is: [email protected]