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So what in the world
is MADjam?
 Mid Atlantic Dance Jam
"MADjam" is all about West Coast Swing, Hustle &
Hand Dance FUN!. It's a four day long party that combines exciting dance
contests, workshops and tons of fun social dancing.
In 2009 more than 1600 dancers of all ages and skill levels participated. It's a
truly magical experience unmatched anywhere
in the Mid Atlantic. Many fun contests are offered in 3 different styles of swing dancing with divisions
for everyone, newcomers through professional. There are more than 50 dance workshops
led by the most sought after talents anywhere. Whether you are a new beginner
or have been dancing for decades, this is an extraordinary opportunity to
learn from the best teachers on the planet all in one place. The social dancing is as good as it gets.
Parties go till dawn each night in both ballrooms. Dancers come from every part of
the country and around the globe. It's like no other dance party you've seen. Over a dozen
deejays from different cities provide a great variety of music you'll enjoy
all weekend.
Our purpose is to have a
great time each year by.......
- Sharing our passion for swing dancing with others
from around the USA and beyond.
- Getting together with old friends and making new ones.
- Become better dancers by
learning from the best instructors.
- Watching the best of the best
move us with their enthusiasm as they compete for cash prizes and
prestigious awards.
- Above all else we want every dancer that participates at MADjam
to be inspired to continue dancing and share this passion with others.
 How did the MADjam begin?
MADjam has evolved and grown remarkably each year with a history
of extremely successful annual events. The contests and prize money offered, size
of the pro staff and overall participation has expanded rapidly every year. Visit the history
page to learn more about MADjam's evolution.
Contest Affiliations
MADjam is one of many national swing dance
competitions that follows guidelines established by the World Swing dance
council for the Jack & Jill swing events. It is a registry event that uses a point system to determine
the skill level each dancer is qualified to enter. MADjam
is also a member
of the International Hustle Dance Association. We believe that standardizing
rules, definitions and level entry criteria is good for event organizers
and good for the competitors. MADjam is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC
through the National Fast Dance Association. MADjam is part of AANCE
America's Amateur Novice Championship Tour.
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