Dance Contests

 INTREPID: Battle of the Big Bands 2026

Compete for Lindy Hop glory in 2026 Flight Deck Throw Down at the Intrepid Battle of the Bands. This years contest will be a strictly swing format. You bring the partner, we choose the music.

Winners take home cash and trophies; plus tickets to Prohibition Productions, The Intrepid Museum and other event passes.

Flight Deck Throw Down - Strictly Swing Couples Contest:
Two rounds… pre-lims and finals

• 7:00 to 7:45pm = Check In (mid Flight Deck at merch table, near elevator) Pay cash entry fee
• 8:00 to 8:30pm = Prelims: 2nd Stage - music by DJ Odysseus (Dance in heats)
• 9:15pm = Finals: Main Stage - live music by the Eyal Vilner Big Band! (phrase battle)

Fee: $10/couple (Paid in cash at event)

SIGN UP!
• To register in advance go to:https://forms.gle/gEKcTUnYzAcY8QMSA
• Contest Check-in: 7pm to 7:45pm (mid Flight Deck at merch table, near elevator)
• Questions: IntrepidDanceContest@gmail.com