Frequently Asked Questions

Will you be providing housing?

Yes. See our housing page.

I am flying in. What is the nearest airport, and how can I get to the workshop from the airport?

The closest airport is Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). If you are flying, please e-mail us (jaz@jazdance.com) so we can help you arrange transportation.

I want to come, but I don't have a car! Can you help?

Maybe! First, try nagging all your friends who have cars. If that doesn't work, email us at jaz@jazdance.com. If we have anyone registered in your area already, we'll pass your info along to them.

I want to come, but I'm broke! Can you help?

While we will not be providing any free passes to Pirate Swing for people in this situation, we do understand that some dancers really, truly can not afford to pay the full registration price. If this describes you and you're willing to be our slave for the weekend (muahaha!), send us an email at jaz@jazdance.com and we'll see if we can work something out.

What is the Advanced Track audition process?

The advanced track audition is different from what you may be used to. There will be two parts to the audition.

In the first part you will dance with other students to moderate tempo music. You may be pulled aside and told that you have made it in to the advanced track. No one will be put in the intermediate/advanced track yet.

In the second part you will dance briefly with an instructor. The instructor will either tell you that you've made it in, or that they believe you should be in the intermediate/advanced track. If it's the latter, you will get an opportunity to dance with one more instructor. If the second instructor also thinks you should be in the intermediate/advanced track, then that's where you'll be for the weekend.

In short, one 'yes' is enough to get you into the advanced track. You will only be placed in the intermediate/advanced track if TWO instructors both believe that is where you should be. This is a built-in 'appeals' process.

Our favorite part of the audition process is that the teachers will provide you with feedback: if they believe you should be in the intermediate/advanced track, they will tell you WHY. This way you will have things to think about to help you get the most out of the intermediate/advanced track classes.

We have complete faith in our instructors, and their decisions about track placement are final.