General Expectations:
- Please pick up your wristband and register for your contests (per the deadlines) 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 (there are 4 options) located here.
Staff Meeting
FRIDAY 8:00 PM is the 20th ANNIVERSARY MEET THE PROS REHEARSAL in SIENNA
This is for all performing staff unless otherwise noted
No staff meeting
All American
SUNDAY 12:30 pm
Registration is FREE for full time staff and if you are not judging, you have already been registered.
Meet the Pros
FRIDAY 10:00 pm
Routine Music
Send to Don Schanaberger at: donswingmusic@gmail.com
Include the name of the leader, follower, and division
Halloween Pro Show
SATURDAY 11:30 pm
FLOOR TRIALS – SATURDAY 6:30 – 8:00 pm
We are focused on the show vs straight dancing. Be as creative as you want to be! Time limit for performances is 3:00.
Please tell Leah your partnerships and make sure to send your music to: Don Schanaberger at donswingmusic@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!
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, please see the hospitality link above. No guests please.
Getting Paid
You will only need to fill out a W-9 if your income exceeds $2000 from Swing City Chicago AND The Chicago Classic combined.
Airport Pickup
Your drivers will be contacting you early in the week of the event for pickup and on Saturday for the Sunday return.
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
We love it when you promote us by updating on social media. Please help us promote the event through Facebook and social media using #swingcitychicago
Pages on Facebook and Instagram include
Questions?
Judging, Contests Demery Leyva (904-571-3614)
Anything Else: April Prince or Leah Noparstak
Let’s Do This!