Lilac City Stomp is a celebration of swing dance and live jazz music with a full day of instruction, performance, and community in the historic Marie Antoinette Ballroom at the Davenport Hotel, a room built in the very era these dances were born.

The majority of the day is free and open to the public. Whether you’ve never tried swing dancing or you’ve been on the floor for years, there is something here for you. Beginners are especially welcome.

Our basic schedule is:

10am to 1pm: Free dance instruction

2pm to 3:30pm: Matinee performance - live music, dance performances, and open dancing

4:30pm to 6:30pm: Open dancing

7pm to 10pm: Ticketed evening showcase - the full experience including open dancing, live music, dance performances, jam circles, and more.

Special guest artists include:

Undre Reed - guest dance instructor

Jonathan Doyle and Lauryn Gould - guest bandleaders

Presented by Hot Club of Spokane and Woodside Swing Spokane, with nationally recognized guest artists joining our local musicians and instructors for a day of performance, mentorship, and community.