Senigallia Swing Contest
A stage of the Italian Swing Dance Championship at Finis Africae Resort
About Senigallia Swing Contest
A stage of the Italian Swing Dance Championship in Senigallia
The Senigallia Swing Contest is one of the stages of the Italian Swing Dance Championship, the national circuit that, throughout the season, brings Italian dancers to compete in various cities. The event in the Marche region takes place in Senigallia, in the province of Ancona, and is part of a competitive calendar that spans the entire peninsula, from Elba Island to the Adriatic coast.
Finis Africae Resort, home of Senigallia's swing
The competition is held at the Finis Africae Resort, a venue nestled in the green hills of Senigallia that has hosted events related to swing culture for years. The contest day begins early in the morning, around 9:00 AM, and continues until late afternoon with the various competition phases, from elimination rounds to the finals.
Disciplines in competition
The Italian Swing Dance Championship awards points in the main disciplines of the swing family. Among the categories that animate the circuit's stages are:
- Boogie Woogie, the queen discipline, fast and acrobatic;
- Lindy Hop, the dance born in the Harlem of the 1930s;
- Solo Jazz, the individual interpretation of jazz vocabulary;
- and other specialties such as Balboa, Shag, and categories for beginners (Rookie).
Each stage awards points that contribute to the championship's final standings, determining the Italian champions of each category at the end of the season.
Senigallia, Italy's swing capital
It's no coincidence that the competition chose Senigallia: the Adriatic city has been a reference point for vintage music and dance enthusiasts for decades, largely thanks to the famous Summer Jamboree, the world's largest festival dedicated to American culture of the 1940s and 1950s. The Senigallia Swing Contest fits into this vibrant fabric, offering dancers and spectators a day of sport, elegance, and rhythm in the heart of the Marche region.
Senigallia Swing Contest — edition 2026
The 2026 edition in Senigallia
The Senigallia stage of the Italian Swing Dance Championship is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Finis Africae Resort in Senigallia (AN). Activities begin at 9:00 AM, with competitions taking place throughout the day. The competition awards points valid for the circuit's national standings.
Programme Senigallia Swing Contest 2026
The competition day is structured into the classic phases of a stage in the Italian Swing Dance Championship, starting at 9:00 AM at the Finis Africae Resort.
- Elimination rounds in the various categories (Boogie Woogie, Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, and other circuit disciplines);
- Category finals in the afternoon;
- Award ceremonies and awarding of points valid for the championship standings.
Detailed start lists, precise schedules for the rounds, and the names of registered dancers will be published by the organization on the official website of the Italian Swing Dance Championship closer to the event.
Highlights Senigallia Swing Contest 2026
An entire day dedicated to competitive swing dancing, with the Boogie Woogie finals being the most anticipated and spectacular moment. The setting of the Finis Africae Resort, in the hills of Senigallia, provides the backdrop for a stage of the national circuit.
Prices Senigallia Swing Contest 2026
Practical information — Senigallia Swing Contest
Where it takes place
Finis Africae Resort, in the hills of Senigallia (AN), Marche. The venue is nestled in the greenery of the Senigallia hinterland.
When
The competition day starts in the morning, approximately from 9:00 AM, and continues into the afternoon with eliminations and finals.
How to get there
Senigallia is served by the train station on the Bologna-Ancona-Lecce Adriatic line and by the Senigallia highway exit on the A14. The Finis Africae can be reached by car from the city in a few minutes; it is advisable to check the route for the hilly area.
Information
For the updated calendar of stages, competition categories, and registration, please refer to the official website of the Italian Swing Dance Championship.
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Where does it take place — Senigallia Swing Contest
Finis Africae Resort