Schedule

MADjam is a supersized dance weekend with 40+ hours of social dancing, 20+ contest divisions, and 60+ hours of workshops. We also offer special programs, including our popular Welcome Program—you choose what sounds most fun. Our goal is simple: help you have an amazing time.

Your weekend “EZpass” includes open-door access to your choice of workshops in the Grand and Regency Ballrooms as well as Lake Thoreau and Lake Audubon. Additional workshops in Lake Anne and Lake Fairfax have limited capacity. Lake Anne workshops require ticketing through the self-serve online ticketing portal.  

The contest schedule is set – check it out below. Themed parties and SO MANY AMAZING WORKSHOPS are being cooked up now – check back soon for all of the details!

PRINTABLE SCHEDULE

Self-Sorted Workshops

All= Appropriate for all levels. 
L1= Fundamental patterns and techniques with basic partnering & musicality concepts. 
L2= Requires fluent recall & application of pushes, passes, turns, whips, and basic variations. 
L3= Complex patterns or detailed technique. Significant previous experience needed.

Guided Level Workshops

Masters = age 50+

Nov, Int, Adv, AS etc  = Entry to these workshops is based on WSDC competition levels. You can look up your level here.
Teaching = Open to anyone who teachers or has an interest in pedagogy

Workshop Details by Room

Grand Ballroom
60-minute ‘open door” workshops in our large main ballroom. Open to everyone and may be livestreamed at atlanticdancejam.com/live
No capacity limits & observers are welcome.

Regency Ballroom
60-minute “open door” L2 and L3 workshops with world-class instructors, plus the Newcomer Jack & Jill Warm-Up on Saturday morning.
No capacity limits & observers are welcome.

Lake Fairfax
In-depth L1 workshops in small groups.
Limited capacity: 22 Leaders and 22 Followers.
All L1 workshops offer drop-in general admission on a space-available basis, as well as a limited number of Early Entry passes:

  • Add Early Entry to your registration to enter a workshop 15 minutes early, before general admission. This guarantees your spot as long as you arrive on time.
  • You may add up to three Early Entry passes to your MADjam registration.
  • If you miss the Early Entry time, please join the end of the general admission line.

Lake Anne
Small-group workshops with a strong focus on learning and discussion.
Some sessions are limited by age (50+), interests, or WSDC competition level. Find your WSDC level here.
Limited capacity: 22 Leaders and 22 Followers.
Reservations required.

Lake Thoreau & Lake Audubon
Small-group open-door workshops and space for private lessons.

Detailed Schedule (many more details to come – watch this space!