Maple Leaf Rag Event
Vernacular Jazz Dance events in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Authentic Jazz Dance in the Hammer
Our polished vernacular jazz dance events bring talent and skill to the Hamilton swing dance community, inspiring the community and igniting passion for dance.
Vernacular Jazz Dances
Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, St. Louis Shag, Solo Jazz Movement, Blues, Charleston and many more
Expertise and Quality
Domain expertise, quality instruction, thoughtful planning, swinging music, welcoming community
Thoughtfulness
Constantly gathering and refining ideas, working to create warm, people-centred, community-oriented events
Events
Past successes, future dreams
Swing Night in Canada
- May 2-4, 2025
- Peter Flahiff and Lauren Smith; The Savoy Band; Ann Sychterz
- Social dancing-focused, community-oriented, people-first
- Stay tuned for 2026!
Potential Future Teaching Workshop
- Instructors known for high quality instruction
- Exclusive, learning centred
- Bootcamp format
Potential Future Other Styles Workshop
- Collegiate Shag
- St. Louis Shag
- Balboa
- Blues
“The focus of the workshops was not on dance excellence [but] rather how to be a good partner, a good community member and true to yourself creatively.”
~ Swing Night in Canada 2025 attendee
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