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  • STARDUST SLOW BALBOA WEEKEND WITH CAPITAL CITY SHUFFLE

    November 14 | 8:00 pm - November 16 | 8:00 pm

    Check back for more details!

     

    Friday 11/14/25 through Sunday 11/16/25

     

    Stardust weekend poster
    Description

    Join Capital City Shuffle for Stardust Slow Balboa Weekend. The dancing will be primarily Slow Balboa, a slow swing dance from Southern California. If you’re interested in learning the dance, Stardust Weekend (see "Learn More" below) is a great opportunity to learn from international instructors and explore a beautiful way of dancing to slow swing music.

    Register Now >> | Learn More >>  |  Park Map >>

     

     

    Presenter
    Capital City Shuffle
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom and Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    Check back for pricing and details!
    Name
    Capital City Shuffle
    Email
    capitalcityshuffle@gmail.com
    Event Type
    Dance
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    SWING! WITH CRAIG GILDNER & THE IVY CITY 6!

    September 13 | 8:00 pm

    8:00pm - midnight

     

    Craig Gildner
    Description

    Join us for a swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom with Craig Gildner & Friends featuring songs by Nat King Cole, as well as the music of Count Basie, Lester Young, Al Cohn, and Buck Clayton!  Beginner lesson with Connor Cole included with price of admission!

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    Presenter
    Craig Gildner
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    TICKETS $25, buy at the door
    Name
    Craig Gildner
    Phone
    410.961.7981
    Email
    cmgilly.craig@gmail.com
    Event Type
    Dance
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    SWING! WITH CRAIG GILDNER & FRIENDS!

    July 19 | 8:00 pm

    8:00pm - midnight

    Craig Gildner Presents Artie and Benny: The Small Groups featuring Dan Levinson
    Description

    Join us for a swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom WITH CRAIG GILDNER & FRIENDS and Artie and Benny: The Small Groups featuring Dan Levinson! A beginner lesson will be included with price of admission!

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    Presenter
    Craig Gildner
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $25
    Name
    Craig Gildner
    Phone
    410.961.7981
    Email
    cmgilly.craig@gmail.com
    Event Type
    Dance
    • Read more about SWING! WITH CRAIG GILDNER & FRIENDS!

    SWING! WITH CRAIG GILDNER & FRIENDS!

    March 1 | 8:00 pm

    8:00pm - midnight

     

    Craig Gildner
    Description

    Join us for a swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom. Craig Gildner Big Band Presents: When Artie Met Benny! A beginner lesson will be included with price of admission. Tickets are $25 at the door.  No advance sales. 

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    Presenter
    Craig Gildner
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $25 at the door. No advance sales.
    Name
    Craig Gildner
    Phone
    410.961.7981
    Email
    cmgilly.craig@gmail.com
    Event Type
    Dance
    • Read more about SWING! WITH CRAIG GILDNER & FRIENDS!

    SWING! WITH CRAIG GILDNER & THE IVY CITY 6

    February 8 | 8:00 pm

    8:00pm - midnight

     

    Craig Gildner
    Description

    Join us for a swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom with Craig Gildner & the Ivy City 6! Featuring Leigh Pilzer and the music of: Count Basie, Lester Young, Al Cohn, & Coleman Hawkins. A beginner lesson will be led by Amanda & Skylar, with DJing by Kyle Seymour. 

    Lesson included with price of admission!

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    Presenter
    Craig Gildner
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $25
    Name
    Craig Gildner
    Phone
    410.961.7981
    Email
    cmgilly.craig@gmail.com
    Event Type
    Dance
    • Read more about SWING! WITH CRAIG GILDNER & THE IVY CITY 6

    Midnight! Late Night Slow Bal Dance with Capital City Shuffle

    November 16 | 11:59 pm

    Midnight - 3:00am: Social Dance

     

    Stardust weekend poster
    Description

    After the Saturday night dance with Craig Gildner, join Capital City Shuffle and the participants in Stardust Slow Balboa Weekend in a late night slow dance in the Backroom. The dancers there will be doing primarily Slow Balboa, a slow swing dance from Southern California. If you’re interested in learning the dance, Stardust Weekend (see "Learn More" below) is a great opportunity to learn from international instructors and explore a beautiful way of dancing to slow swing music.

    Time: Midnight-3am

    Ticket Price: FREE!

    Learn More >>  |  Park Map >>

     

     

    Presenter
    Capital City Shuffle
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $0
    Name
    Capital City Shuffle
    Email
    capitalcityshuffle@gmail.com
    Event Type
    Dance
    • Read more about Midnight! Late Night Slow Bal Dance with Capital City Shuffle

    Swing Dance with Craig Gildner Big Band

    November 16 | 8:00 pm

    8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 12:00am: Social Dance

     

    Craig Gildner
    Description

    Swing dance Craig Gildner Big Band-come dance Slow Balboa, FoxTrot and Lindy Hop!

    Lesson included with price of admission!

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    Presenter
    Craig Gildner
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $25
    Name
    Craig Gildner
    Phone
    410.961.7981
    Email
    cmgilly.craig@gmail.com
    Event Type
    Dance
    • Read more about Swing Dance with Craig Gildner Big Band

    Triple Crown Swing Dance Summer Edition

    August 31 | 8:00 pm

    8:00pm lesson

    9pm-11:30pm dance

    Craig Gildner
    Description

    Triple Crown Swing dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion with the All Star Band featuring Paul Cosentino, Russ Wilson, and Craig Gildner! 

    All ages welcome.

    Lesson with Connor Cole and Amanda Gerkin, included with price of admission!

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    Presenter
    Craig Gildner
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $25 at the door
    Name
    Craig Gildner
    Phone
    410.961.7981
    Email
    craig@bluesky5.com
    Event Type
    Dance
    • Read more about Triple Crown Swing Dance Summer Edition

    Benny Goodman/Charlie Christian Retrospective Swing Dance

    June 1 | 8:00 pm

    8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 12:00am: Social Dance

     

    Craig Gildner
    Description

    Swing dance A Salute to Benny and Charlie!  Featuring the Midri Brothers and the Gildner All-Stars.

    Lesson included with price of admission!

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    Presenter
    Craig Gildner
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    $25
    Name
    Craig Gildner
    Phone
    410.961.7981
    Email
    cmgilly.craig@gmail.com
    Event Type
    Dance
    • Read more about Benny Goodman/Charlie Christian Retrospective Swing Dance

    Count Basie Night Swing Dance

    February 3 | 8:00 pm

    8:00pm lesson

    9pm-12 midnight dance

    Craig Gildner
    Description

    Craig Gildner Big Band playing Count Basie for dancing!

    Presenter
    Craig Gildner
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom
    Admission
    TBD
    Name
    Craig Gildner
    Phone
    410.961.7981
    Email
    craig@bluesky5.com
    Event Type
    Dance
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