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June Jam | June 6-8, 2025, Minneapolis

What is June Jam?

Follower-focused Lindy.
Solo Jazz for everybody.

June 6-8 in Minneapolis

Leader spots still available!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

June Jam is a weekend for lindy hoppers to grow their skills and get their dance on in Minneapolis, MN. This year's June Jam is focused on Following and on Solo Jazz.

 

There will be 2 tracks (Intermediate-Advanced, and Advanced), with 8 hours of workshops (1/2 solo and 1/2 partnered with a focus on the followers). There will also be 3 dances, and an optional add-on solo routine class.

 

Due to the follower focus in our partnered classes, we are giving leaders a small discount, though we know they will get a lot out of working on their dancing from a follower's perspective. Join us June 6-8, 2025 for the very first June Jam!

Instructor Line-up

Laura Glaess dancing
Laura Glaess

We are so excited to have Laura with us this year. Whether dancing with a partner or dancing solo, her unflagging energy and amazing movement have brought her many awards and she has taught all over the world.

Naomi Uyama

Naomi's unique style and grace has won her several awards as a solo dancer as well as with a partner and she has shared her knowledge with dancers worldwide for over 20 years. She also leads her band Naomi & Her Handsome Devils.

Naomi Uyama dancing
Peter Strom dancing
Peter Strom

Having taught many times with both Laura & of course Naomi, Peter will be assisting both Laura and Naomi during the partnered classes. He has won a bunch of stuff and taught for a long time!

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On Friday & Saturday our house band will be the Jake Sanders Quintet. In addition to playing for Naomi & her Handsome Devils, Jake has helmed many different bands that have delighted Lindy Hoppers everywhere and will be hand-picking his band for the weekend!

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Still have questions? Be sure to check out our FAQ above!

If that doesn't get you an answer then just shoot us a message here via this form and we'll get back to you ASAP!

If you need to call you can reach us at 612-217-1087

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • There will be two levels at the event - an Int/Adv level and a Advanced level. Attendees who want to be in the higher level are welcome to attend the audition Saturday morning at 11am. We will place people in the best groups for them based on their Solo Jazz AND partnered dancing. Each student will have only 1 level for the weekend.

  • Both leaders and followers will take ALL of the classes, Solo Jazz and Lindy Hop. The partnered classes will focus on the follower's role but the leaders presence will be required. We think it will also be very enlightening for the leaders to hear so distinctly from the followers' perspectives, but in any case YES leaders should plan to take ALL of the classes!

  • If the pass you are registering for is sold out, you can still register but you will be placed on a waitlist. That means that you will have to wait until someone else cancels and a spot opens up. If a spot does open up, you will be taken off the waitlist and notified via email ASAP. If you get off of the waitlist and into the event, be sure that you are all paid up! If you do not get off of the waitlist by the time the event comes, you will be refunded.

  • If you need to cancel for any reason, just email us at info@uptownswing.net. No selling or swapping of passes is allowed.

    Cancellation BEFORE May 1st = 100% refund

    Cancellation BETWEEN May 1st and May 21st = 50% refund

    Cancellation AFTER May 21st = No refunds

  • We are not offering housing for this event, but be sure to check in on the Facebook Event Page to connect up with local dancers to host you or to connect up with other dancers traveling who can share accommodations.

PNA Hall Ballroom
PNA Hall

All workshops and dances will be held at the PNA Hall in Northeast Minneapolis.

1304 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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Venue Information

Friday Add-on

for Everyone

$30

Includes:

  • Friday Solo Jazz Routine Class

Dance Pass

for Everyone

$40

Includes:

  • Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Dances

Full Pass

Followers

$170

Leaders

$150

Includes:

  • Sat & Sun Workshops

  • All Dances

Weekend Passes

Friday

Int/Adv + Up
6-8pm

Jazz Routine

Add-On Solo

8:30pm-12am:Live Band Dance

Saturday

11am-12pm: Auditions

Int/Adv

Adv +

12-1pm

Solo Jazz

12-1pm

Following

1-2pm

Solo Jazz

1-2pm

Following

2-3pm: Lunch

3-4pm

Following

3-4pm

Solo Jazz

4-5pm

Following

4-5pm

Solo Jazz

8:30pm-12am:
Live Band Dance

Sunday

Int/Adv

Adv+

11am-12pm

Solo Jazz

11am-12pm

Following

12-1pm

Solo Jazz

12-1pm

Following

1-2pm: Lunch

2-3pm

Following

2-3pm

Solo Jazz

3-4pm

Following

3-4pm

Solo Jazz

4-6pm: DJ Dance

Both leaders & followers will take both solo & partnered classes.

Leaders will pay a discounted rate since the followers will be the focus during the partnered classes (but we expect leaders to get a lot out of these classes!)

Schedule

What is June Jam?

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