Michigan’s longest-running swing and blues dance exchange returns for its FOURTEENTH year! Don’t forget comfortable dance shoes, plus a swimsuit for the Sunday afternoon dance in the Huron River!
Schedule
Friday, July 19
Evening Dance
9-11pm Social Dance
11-late Late night blues
Location: Concourse Hall 4531 Concourse Dr, Ann Arbor MI
Dance the night away with fantastic DJs spinning vivacious swing and scrumptious blues!
Saturday, July 20
Afternoon Dance
2-5pm
Location: Concourse Hall
Get your midday dance fix with DJs at Concourse Hall.
Evening Dance
Time: 8pm-Midnight
Location: Concourse Hall
Featuring LIVE MUSIC from Cecilia & the Big Time!
Late Night
Time: Midnight-late
Location: Concourse Hall
Dance the blues until the wee hours, or enjoy the DJ’d tunes, have some snacks and socialize!
Cecilia Ferneborg was born and raised in Vansbro, Sweden, and now lives in Philadelphia where she composes and performs frequently with a voice of "lyrical velvet" (AXS).
While Cecilia's music is founded in the Western Dalarna forest of Sweden, it also looks ahead to create a soulful, modern and exciting environment incorporating Philadelphia's diverse music tradition.
Since her move to the United States, she has performed at festivals and nightclubs in Sweden and the US, including Center City Jazz Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Paris Bistro Jazz Cafe, and World Cafe Live. Cecilia has honored her Swedish heritage playing at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC.
Sunday, July 21
1pm-4pm Social dance
4-5:30pm River dance!
Location: Island Park
Rain Location: Concourse Hall
Don’t miss KISSME’s most iconic dance! Enjoy an outdoor dance with LIVE MUSIC from the River Skippers, then we’ll don swimsuits and jump in the river to a DJ’d river set! Bring your water shoes. Please note: there is NO cookout as there was in years pre-pandemic, so please plan to eat beforehand or bring your own food!
Still haven’t gotten enough dancing? Head to Ann Arbor’s Zal Gaz Grotto from 5-8pm for a sparkling dance floor with 8-piece jazz band JD8! No cover for music and pizza (tip jar for the band and for the pizza), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the bar.
The River Skippers: an unforgettable group of hand-picked local jazz musicians who will keep the dance floor hopping with a mix of Swing and 20th Century Popular Song!
Full Weekend Pricing
Your all-access pass to all KISSME events: the dances, the bands, the snacks, the river and more!
Regular Admission: $65
Students or AACTMAD members: $60
Can’t spend the whole weekend with us? Come to an individual dance (or two or three)!
Friday Evening Dance
$5
Saturday Afternoon Dance
$5
Saturday Evening Dance & Late Night
$30
Saturday Late Night Only
$5
Sunday Afternoon Dance
$25
A La Carte Pricing
Volunteer
Email volunteer@kissmeinannarbor.com if you’re interested in volunteering for discounted admission!
