Fri, Aug 25
|Hope
Swing Summit Summer Retreat!
Registration opens Friday, April 7 at 9 am It's Back! After 3 years of waiting, we are back and with Peter and Lauren! 3 days and nights of Camping, Pool Party, Hot tubs, Workshops, Dancing, Live Bands, & Fun Dance competitions!

Time & Location
Aug 25, 5:00 p.m. – Aug 27, 11:00 p.m.
Hope, 14850 Alpine Blvd, Hope, BC V0X 1L5, Canada
Guests
About the event
Registration opens Friday, April 7 at 9 am
Swing Summit Summer Retreat 2023 with Peter & Lauren
August 25-27 2023 in Sunshine Valley and finish off the weekend at Suburban Swing in Abbotsford
Welcome to the 23rd annual Swing Summit Summer Retreat!
After 3 years of a pandemic, we are finally able to openly run this event!
Prices:
$199 for the Weekend - Full Price
Early Bird: $150 - for the first 60 people - Save $50 per person
Early Cat: $180 for the next 40 people - Save $20 per person
Location: Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Cabins 14850 Alpine Blvd., Sunshine Valley, BC V0X 1L5
COVID POLICY:
Coming to the dance means you accept and understand the potential health risks.
We recommend wearing a mask. However, wearing masks in most indoor public spaces is a personal choice.
- Proof of vaccination is no longer required to access businesses, events, and services.
Lodging:
Rent an AirB&B - www.airbnb.ca
Or Sunshine Valley for your lodging options. When calling in mention you are from Suburban Swing. (604) 869-0066
- 2 bedroom Cabin (holds 7 people) - $300 per night
- 1 bedroom Cabin (holds 4 people) - $250 per night
- Trailer site - $75 per night
- Camping (tenting) - $45 per night
Instructors:
Peter and Lauren are international swing dance masters. It has been a while since we have had them here, so you're in luck.
They embody class, kindness, and knowledge of this dance we so hold dear. They both are masters in Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Shag.
https://peterlaurendance.com/ for more about the amazing Peter and Lauren.
Jason Starr and Justine Robinson. Local Shag instructors with a passion for the community and dancing. Justine has been teaching locally for over 5 years and is a respected dancer in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver. Jason Starr has been involved with Royal City Swing and Suburban Swing for over 5 years as well. Teaching drop-in classes and workshops. Individually and together they have performed in many events around BC.
Includes:
3 days of Workshops (there will be beginner level classes, Intermediate plus, and all levels classes) (Blues, Shag, Balboa, and Lindy Hop) 3 nights of dances Saturday pool party
***Bring your own food and Towels.
***Please bring your own sleeping bag***
Pool and hot tub available all day and into the evening unless being cleaned.
Dancing all night. Balboa, Lindy Hop, Shag, and Blues
Does not include lodging or food
Schedule: This can and probably will change
Friday: Registration from 4-9pm Class 600-700pm Class 700-800pm
Class 800-900pm Dance from 10 pm - 12 am
Saturday:
Class: 1000 am - 1100 am
Class: 1100 am - 1200 pm
Lunch Class: 130 pm - 230 pm
Class: 230 pm - 330 pm
Class: 330 pm - 430 pm
Pool Party 430 pm - 630pm
Class: 730pm - 830pm
Jack And Jill 9 pm Dance from 930 pm to 12 am Potential Live Band
Sunday: Class: 10 am to 11 am
Class: 11 am -12 pm
Class: 12 pm - 1 pm
Dance at Suburban Swing 730-11pm
Sunday 730 pm - 11 pm Dance with Live Band - Meridian Jazz Orchestra
Sorry. No refunds. If you end up not being able to come, you are responsible for selling your space.
If you are struggling financially and truly are invested in learning the joy of dance, please contact us for options. Suburban Swing Initiative is to include everyone no matter the financial struggles. Each person requesting this aid will be assessed on an individual need. Confidentiality is a priority and non of your information will be shared.
Schedule
4 hoursRegistration
Main Hall
1 hourClass 1 - All levels
Main Hall
Tickets
Price
Quantity
Total
Early Bird - first 60
$150.00
+$7.50 GST
Sale ends
Aug 25, 11:00 p.m.
First 60 people
$150.00
+$7.50 GST
0$0.00
Early Cat Next 40 people
$180.00
+$9.00 GST
Sale ends
Aug 25, 11:00 p.m.
Early Cat Next 40 people once the first level is sold out.
$180.00
+$9.00 GST
0$0.00
Regular Price
$199.00
+$9.95 GST
Sale ends
Aug 25, 11:00 p.m.
$199.00
+$9.95 GST
0$0.00
Total
$0.00