Illustration of a glowing Halloween party scene with a pumpkin, a witch figure, a cat and a cake on a purple dance floor (Halloween Swingthing)

Halloween Swingthing

Dancers take part in West Coast Swing workshops, themed intensives, and social dancing. Special weekend activities include a meet and greet, a Saturday night carnival, hotel room trick-or-treating, and a Karaoke Jack and Jill. Attendees can also watch or compete in the event's Scary Strictly dance contest.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Two-hour intensives: $60 each or $100 for both. A weekend pass is required to register for an intensive.

Ages

All ages

Parking

HST discounted parking is $18 per day.

Going?

Location

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa · 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, California 92626 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (2/5)

Best For

West coast swing dancers of all levels

Vibe

Lively, festive, and social

Energy Level

High

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • A complimentary hotel shuttle runs every 30 minutes between the hotel and John Wayne Airport (SNA).
  • Attendees parking at the hotel can receive a discounted parking rate of $18 per day.
  • Guests interested in handing out treats can fill out a form to host and decorate a room on the designated trick-or-treating floor.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Friday Meet & Greet.
  • Saturday Night Carnival.
  • Saturday-night trick-or-treating takes place on a designated floor.
  • Two Halloween-themed intensives are offered for intermediate-plus and intermediate or advanced dancers; a weekend pass is required to register.

Links & Contact

Run by John Wheaton (legacy)

Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to join the dance intensives?

You must hold an event weekend pass in order to register for the intensives.

How does the hotel trick-or-treating work?

On Saturday night, attendees can go trick-or-treating on a designated floor where participating room hosts decorate their spaces and hand out treats.

What is the policy on lifts and drops during social dancing?

To keep dancing safe and avoid injuries, dancers are instructed to avoid forceful movements, lifts, drops, or other dramatic weight-supported moves that a partner may not be prepared for.

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