Lilac City Stomp: A full day of dance, live jazz, and community at Spokane's Historic Davenport Hotel
10am to 1pm - Three sessions of FREE dance lessons led by guest instructor, Undre Reed, with local instructors from Woodside Swing
2pm to 3:30pm - A free matinee performance of the Zonky Jazz Band, led by visiting bandleaders Lauryn Gould and Jonathan Doyle, with open dancing, dance performances, and more.
4:30pm to 6:30pm - A Free drop-in dance session with DJ'ed music where guests can dance, ask questions of our dance instructors, and practice what they've learned.
7pm to 10pm - TICKETED: Cap off a full day of swing dance with Lilac City Stomp's ticketed evening showcase in the historic Marie Antoinette Ballroom at the Davenport Hotel, a room built in the very era these dances were born.
Zonky Jazz Band takes the stage under the direction of visiting bandleaders Jonathan Doyle and Lauryn Gould, joined by local musicians and dancers for a night of live jazz, social dancing, and performance. Whether you spent the day in the free workshops or you're just arriving for the show, this is where Lilac City Stomp comes together.
Evening showcase tickets are $40 for early bird tickets, $50 after October 1, and $60 on the day of the event.
Presented by Hot Club of Spokane and Woodside Swing Spokane, with funding from Spokane Arts through a generous SAGA Grant.