Here's a rundown of the top swing
dance camps in and around California — a great mix of styles, vibes, and
locations:
1. 🎷 Camp Hollywood — Los Angeles (LAX area) The crown jewel of California swing camps. Since 1998, it's
offered Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa, and swing line dances at all levels — beginner
to advanced — plus a Solo Track, live bands nightly, and dance contests. Camp
Hollywood XXVIII takes place September 3–7, 2026 at the LAX Marriott. It's a
full Labor Day weekend affair with classes by day and live music and
after-hours dancing well into the night. The biggest Lindy Hop gathering on the
West Coast. 🌐 camphollywood.net
2. 🌊 Boogie by the Bay — Burlingame (SF Bay Area) The Bay Area's flagship West Coast Swing event, right next
to SFO. It offers 50+ workshops with top pros, four nights of dancing, WSDC
Jack & Jill divisions, and a free shuttle to and from SFO. It draws more
than 1,500 swing dancers from around the world. Next edition: October 8–11,
2026. WCS-focused but with a strong community feel. 🌐 boogiebythebay.com
3. 🎰 International Swing Dance Championships — Las Vegas Just a short flight away and a big deal in the swing world.
It's scheduled for May 22–25, 2026 in Las Vegas and covers West Coast Swing,
with top-level competitions, workshops, and social dancing. Las Vegas means
great venue infrastructure and easy travel from the Bay Area.
4. 🌴 Jack & Jill O'Rama — Orange County A beloved West Coast Swing event in Southern California. It
takes place at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove and is known for
its focus on the spontaneous, partner-rotation Jack & Jill competition
format — a great proving ground for social dancers of all levels. Next event is
scheduled for June 4-8, 2026. 🌐
jackandjillorama.com
