STAFF INFORMATION – Swing City Chicago

JUDGES SCHEDULE

HOSPITALITY

DJ SCHEDULE

MC SCHEDULE

PHOTOG SCHEDULE

General Expectations:

Please pick your wristband and register for your contests at registration.
Please remember to wear your wristband all weekend – our door volunteers may not know who you are.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for all judging assignments and on-time for your workshops.
In general, please dress professionally and please refrain from drinking alcohol during your professional responsibilities.
If you have not already done so, please update your facebook profile pic to the SCC frame located here.

Staff Meeting

Friday 7:00pm in Maize (next to Copper).

All American

Friday 8:00pm – Registration is FREE and if you are not judging, you have already been registered.

Meet the Pros

Friday at 10:00pm.

Routine Music

Send to Louis St George at: givemeyourmusicnow@gmail.com

Include the name of the leader, follower, and division

Halloween Pro Show

We are focused on the show vs straight dancing. Be as creative as you want to be!

Saturday at 9:00pm – Floor trials is from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday.

Please tell Leah your partnerships and make sure to send your music to: Louis St George at givemeyourmusicnow@gmail.com

If you have a video file, we can use it for your showpiece as well behind you on the video wall.

We’re REALLY looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us! Please stay in costume (or have a different one) for the Parade and group photo at 10:30pm.

Workshops

50 minutes long. Plan accordingly

Privates

Cyan has been set aside as a permanent practice room.

Video Policy

Attendees can video anything they want – including recaps at the end of the workshop. For workshop intensives, videotaping is up to the discretion of the instructor(s).

Hospitality

If hospitality is included as a part of your contract, the hospitality location is the Copper Room which is on your way to the main ballroom. We are serving Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch. For times, please see link/button above. No guests please.

Getting Paid

Andy Pakan is the event Accountant, please find him on Friday or Saturday in the main office by the ballroom in order to get paid on Sunday. You’ll need to complete a W-9 (and for those of you who have been at SCC before you will more than likely need to complete a new one).

Airport Pickup

Your drivers will be contacting you early in the week of the event. Sunday return schedule is here.

Late Checkout/Room Expenses

Checkout is at 12:00 PM. If you call them, they will usually extend it to 1 pm. Other than the room night(s) plus taxes that we’ve agreed to, you are responsible for all incidentals and extra room nights.

Promote Swing City Chicago

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