MADjam - The Mid Atlantic Dance Jam

DC's WEST COAST SWING & HUSTLE DANCE PARTY WEEKEND!

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So what in the world is MADjam?
The Mid Atlantic Dance Jam "MADjam" is all about West Coast Swing, Hustle & Hand Dance FUN! It's a four day party that combines exciting dance contests, themed dance workshops and tons of fun social dancing. Each of the last 6 years it's attracted more than 1500 participants. This makes it the largest weekend of it's kind in the eastern USA. There is fun for all ages and skill levels. It's a truly magical experience unmatched anywhere else in the Mid Atlantic. It begins Thursday night. Many 100s of dancers arrive early to make the most of their trip. Many fun contests are offered with divisions for everyone, newcomers through professional. Daytimes there will be 50 dance workshops led by the most sought-after teachers on the planet. Whether you are a new beginner or have been dancing for decades this is an extraordinary opportunity to learn from the best teachers on the planet all in one place. The social dancing is as good as it gets. Parties go till dawn every night in two adjacent ballrooms. Dancers come from around the globe. It's like no other dance party you've seen. A variety of DJs from different cities provide a great variety of music you'll enjoy all weekend. Follow the links in the navigation menu to learn more about what makes MADjam so much fun.

Our purpose is to have a great time each year by.......

Sharing our passion for West Coast Swing with others.
Seeing old friends and making new ones.
Develop and improve our skills by learning from the best instructors.
Awaken the dancer within each of us by watching amazing performers.
Above all else we want everyone at MADjam to be inspired to continue social dancing, spread the love and share this passion with others.

How did MADjam begin?
MADjam has evolved and grown remarkably each year with a history of extremely successful annual events. The contests and prize money offered, size of the pro staff and overall participation has expanded rapidly every year. Visit the History page to learn more about MADjam's evolution.

Contest Affiliations
MADjam is a member in several organizations that create standards and guidelines for similar events. You can learn more about each at the individual websites.

NASDE National Association of Swing Dance Events. Points & Cash for Classic, Showcase & Strictly swing divisions

WSDC World Swing Dance Council. Points system for West Coast Swing Jack & Jill Contests

AANCE America's Amateur Novice Championship Tour

I.H.D.A. Internation Hustle Dance Association. Pro/am & Amateur points system, sylabus, and more

YASDA Young Adult Swing Dancers Association. Raising funds to sponsor teen competitors

MADjam is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC through the National Fast Dance Association.

Dance Jam Productions hosts 3 annual all weekend dance events every year: Swing Fling - DC Swing eXperience

DC Swing eXperience November 8-11, 2012	Swing Fling August 2-5th, 2012

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