# Event Details - **Event Name**: Swingtacular: The Galactic Open 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 am - **Event Description**: Welcome to the official event page for Swingtacular: The Galactic Open 2026... A Dance Geek Productions event. Make sure you click "Going" on this page, so you can easily be updated on new information and communicate with fellow Swingtacularites leading up to the event! Here is the website link for more information on all things Swingtacular... http://www.DanceGeekProductions.art The weekend will have the same two main focuses as always: • Leveled, concept based workshops led by some of our favorite instructors in the world. NO PATTERNS ALLOWED (unless utilized to deliver a concept of course). “Give a man a fish, and feed him for a night. Teach a man to fish, and feed him for a lifetime.” The goal of these workshops is to teach you how to fish like crazy. • An incredible social dancing experience. We will have FOUR nights of amazing social dancing with tunes mixed in from some of the best DJs on the WCS circuit and some tremendous live musicians. This is truly going to be the social dance experience of the year... 2025 Staff (2026 TBA) WCS Workshop Instructors: Austin Kois & Estelle Bonnaire ​Ben & Cameo McHenry Ben Morris & Victoria Henk Ben O'Neal & Irina Amzashvili Christopher Dumond & Emily Huang Conor McClure & Larisa Tingle Deon Harrell & Judith Asem Joel Torgeson & Chantelle Pianetta John Kirkconnell & Courtney Adair Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann Kevin & Nataliya Kane KP Rutland & Bryn Anderson Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake Markus Smith & Tren Veal Ryan Boz & Lizzy Spann Thibault Ramirez & Nicole Ramirez ​Wingo & Jade Bryan Anna Wallace Brandi Guild ​Demetre Souliotes Emily Schubert Malia Jameson Phoenix Grey Samantha Buckwalter Tara Trafzer Lindy Hop Instructors: Anthony Chen & Irina Amzashvili Judging Staff: Courtney Adair (Head Judge) Kelly Casanova (Assistant Head Judge) ​Andy Bouman (Raw Scoring Assistant) ​John Kirkconnell (Raw Scoring Assistant) ​Bella Viramontes Dani Canziani Hannah Guttman Kara Saunders Lisa Picard ​Matt Richey Michelle Kinkaid Ryan Crutcher Sharon Her ​Stephanie McHenry Thomas Carter Tony Schubert With more TBA... *Most of our Instructional Staff will be judging as well* DJ Staff: Forrest Hanson (Head DJ) Aidan Keith-Hynes Anya Crane Haley Hauglum ​Helen Tocco ​Kathleen Sun Koichi Tsunoda Ray Byun Ruby Lair Taylor Banfield​ ​With more TBA... Live Musicians: KR3TURE & King Kairos Silver Bell Jazz Band Weekend competitions will include: Jack & Jills (WSDC Registered) -Masters -Novice -Intermediate -Advanced -All Star/Champions Other slightly more unique competitions: (Non-WSDC) Champions "Peer Vote" Invitational Jack & Jill (Show) Open Three-For-All Strictly Swing Invitational Three-For-All Jack & Jill (Show) Rising Star Routine Division Pro/Am Routine Division - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burlingame/swingtacular-the-galactic-open-2026/200028742347845 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, contests, art, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 559 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Burlingame - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport - **lat**: 37.59405 - **long**: -122.36529 - **full address**: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010-1804, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Swingtacular: The Galactic Open 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/10d7cebadbe285a39d7f01f524b4e2b4f39ea36649934a5c77c8b3b4ec831966-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1785696421 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Swingtacular: The Galactic Open 2026 being held? - **A:** Swingtacular: The Galactic Open 2026 takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 am at Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010-1804, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Swingtacular: The Galactic Open 2026? - **A:** Swingtacular: The Galactic Open 2026 is organized by Dance Geek Productions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Swingtacular: The Galactic Open 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Burlingame, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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