Lindy Bout XV
(private development site)

Schedule

All Lindy Bout events will be held on Granville Island, at or near Performance Works.

Standard warning about the schedule: The Lindy Bout organizers reserve the right to rearrange the schedule and match formats. Any changes will be noted on this website if they occur before Lindy Bout XV, or will be announced by the emcees if they occur during the event.

Thursday, April 27

  • 18:30 — Event registration and sign-in open.
  • 18:30 — Floor trials for dancers competing in the Short & Sweet match (Part 1 of 3).
  • 19:00 — Unofficial meet-up at Dockside Brewing (ground floor of the Granville Island Hotel, next door to Performance Works). Relax and get festive with fellow Lindy Bouters.
  • 20:00 — At-the-door tickets go on sale and the bar opens.
  • 20:15 — Doors open for the first night of Lindy Bout XV! The Bonnie Northgraves Swingin’ Six and DJ Leah Wilcox kick off the weekend. Wear your favourite swag from your home scene!
  • 21:00 — The Bonnie Northgraves Swingin’ Six takes the stage.
  • 23:45 — Time for bed.

Friday, April 28

  • 10:45 — Doors open.
  • 11:00 — Lindy Hop Events – where have we come from and where do we go? Start your Lindy Bout Friday with a community discussion. 
  • 13:00 — Registration and sign-in open.
  • 13:15 — Floor open for teams competing in the Mapleweight.
  • 14:15 — Lindy Bout Family Hootenanny gets started outdoors (weather permitting) and bar opens. The Hootenanny features live music by Joe Abbott & Friends, jazz family fun, games, bubbles, singalongs, shenanigans, and more!  Bring your families and dancing shoes.
  • 17:00 — Round 1 of the Mapleweight match.
  • 18:00 — Go eat dinner.
  • 18:15 — Floor trials for dancers competing in the Short & Sweet match (Part 2 of 3).
  • 20:00 — Registration and sign-in open and Cocktail Hour begins. 
  • 20:15 — Doors open for our evening dance – and LIVE album recording – featuring the Josh Roberts Orchestra and DJ Julia Franta. You show up wearing your best Rainbow Galaxy Nebula Out-of-this-World outfit. 
  • 20:30 — The Josh Roberts Orchestra takes the stage.
  • 21:00 — Match registration and sign-in close for Friday competitions.
  • First Band Break — Knockdown Partner Draw preliminary round.
  • Second Band Break — Haymaker Partner Draw preliminary round.
  • After Last Band Set — Barnburner Partner Draw preliminary round.
  • After Midnight — Interregional Partner Draw preliminary round.
  • 01:00 — Time for bed.

Saturday, April 29

  • 10:45 — Doors open.
  • 11:00 — Our Favourite Jams with Edina & Eric, Ariel & Ben, Meghan & Kofi, and Anaïs & Alain (workshop).
  • 12:30 — Doors open for social dancing and warm-up.
  • 12:45 — Preliminary rounds for Featherweight, Solo(ish) Jazz, Uppercut Bout, and Bare-Knuckle Bout.
  • 16:00 — Round 2 of the Mapleweight featuring live music by the Jen Hodge All Stars.
  • 17:15 — Go eat dinner.
  • 17:20 — Floor trials for dancers competing in the Short & Sweet match (Part 3 of 3).
  • 20:00 — Bar opens. 
  • 20:15 — Doors open for our evening dance – and LIVE album recording – featuring the Josh Roberts Orchestra and DJ Nick Davis. We’ll have a selfie station to take photos with your Lindy Bout pals, so wear your fancy clothes!
  • 20:30 — The Josh Roberts Orchestra take the stage.
  • First Band Set — Uppercut Bout and Haymaker Partner Draw final rounds, plus a Thank You Jam for backers of the Josh Roberts Orchestra Live at Lindy Bout album.
  • Second Band Set — Featherweight, Knockdown Partner Draw, and Barnburner Partner Draw final rounds.
  • Third Band Set — Bare-Knuckle Bout and Solo(ish) Jazz final rounds.
  • After Last Band Set — Interregional Partner Draw final round.
  • 01:00 — Time for bed.

Sunday, April 30

  • 10:45 — Doors open.
  • 11:00 — Gentle Stretching for Lindy Bouters with Claudia (workshop).
  • 11:45 — A Mess O’ Jazz with Calico, Doug, Julie, Kofi, and Lucy (workshop).
  • 13:30 — Doors open for our afternoon of shenanigans: Short & Sweet match, sushi lunch, the awards ceremony, and plenty of good Lindy Bout family vibes. Photobooth will be open with a Lindy Bout photographer for most of the afternoon.
  • 17:30 — Go eat dinner.
  • 20:00 — At-the-door tickets go on sale and the bar opens.
  • 20:15 — Doors open for our evening dance featuring the Jen Hodge All Stars and DJ Lucy Falkner.
  • 21:00 — The Jen Hodge All Stars take the stage.
  • First Band Set — All That Jazz preliminary round.
  • Second Band Set — All That Jazz final round.
  • 00:00 — Time for bed.

Arriving Early? Staying Late?

  • Saturday, April 22: Jazz Cats Social at Century House in New Westminster. 6:30-10:30. More info and purchase tickets.
  • Tuesday, April 25: The Swing Out at the Dusty Flower Shop. 19:00-22:00. More info.
  • Wednesday, April 26: Hot Jazz Wednesdays feat. Brad Shigeta’s Swingtime Band at Guilt & Co. 21:00-0:00. More info.
  • Tuesday, May 3: The Swing Out at the Dusty Flower Shop. 19:00-22:00. More info.
  • Wednesday, May 3: Join the Jen Hodge All Stars at Jen’s former musical home base, Guilt & Co. 21:00-0:00. More info.
  • Thursday, May 4: The Big Bang Jazz Band (!!!!!) at Rhythm City Strut. The Big Band Jazz Band is collection of locally beloved musicians who are back in town and all together for a reunion! 20:30-23:30. More info and purchase tickets.
  • Friday, May 5: “40” turns 40: Big Bang Jazz Band Birthday Festacular, Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack. 19:30-late. More info and purchase tickets.
  • Check out Strictly Lindy Hop Vancouver for a comprehensive list of dances in and around Vancouver.