Michigan’s longest-running swing and blues dance exchange returns for its 15th year! Don’t forget comfortable dance shoes, plus a swimsuit for the Sunday afternoon dance in the Huron River!
Schedule
Friday, July 17
Evening Dance
Time: 8pm-Midnight
Location: Concourse Hall
Featuring live music from Planet D Nonet, or PD9!
Late Night
Time: Midnight-late
Location: Concourse Hall
Dance the blues until the wee hours, or enjoy the DJ’d tunes, have some snacks and socialize.
The PD9 performs Harlem Jive by Fats Waller, swing era tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Moten, Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson as well as the jumpin' jive of Louis Jordan. Co-founded by RJ Spangler & James O'Donnell in 2007, this band is celebrating 17 years of bringing swing music to SE Michigan listeners and swing dancers. In that time the band has performed in 11 states, including some memorable gigs in New Orleans.
Saturday, July 18
Afternoon Dance
1-4pm
Location: Concourse Hall
Get your midday dance fix with DJs at Concourse Hall.
Evening Dance
Time: 7-11:30pm
Location: Concourse Hall
Featuring live music from Brennen Earnst and his Rhythm Smiths
Late Night
Time: 11:30pm-late
Location: Concourse Hall
Late night snacks and DJ’d blues.
Sunday, July 21
1pm-4pm Social dance
4-5:30pm River dance!
Location: Island Park Pavilion
Rain Location: Concourse Hall
Don’t miss KISSME’s most iconic dance! Enjoy an outdoor dance at the Island Park pavilion with LIVE MUSIC from The Wolverines. Then we’ll don swimsuits and jump in the river to a DJ’d river set (water shoes recommended).
Full Weekend Pricing
Buy the full weekend pass for complete access to all KISSME events: the dances, the bands, the snacks, the river and more! Scroll down to learn about discounted admission for volunteering.
EARLY BIRD Full Weekend Admission: $65 through Valentine’s Day! Price increases to $75 on February 15th.
Full Weekend Admission for AACTMAD members or Students (must have a valid student ID): $65 regardless of Early Bird special timing.
Can’t spend the whole weekend with us? Come to an individual dance (or two or three)!
Friday Evening Dance & Late Night
$30
Saturday Afternoon Dance
$5
Saturday Evening Dance & Late Night
$30
Sunday Afternoon Dance
$25
A La Carte Pricing
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers get $15 per shift, up to the cost of a KISSME pass. It’s a great way to get a discount while helping the dance community!
Volunteer opportunities include working the registration table and prepping snacks.
DJs receive $15 per set and free admission for you and a guest.
Please email team@kissmeinannarbor.com to get on the volunteer list or inquire about being a DJ.
Lodging
We have a block of rooms available at a discounted rate at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ann Arbor, from Thursday, July 17th to Sunday, July 20th. Use this link to book your room(s).
Last day to book: Wednesday, June 17th
1401 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor MI 48108
Safe Spaces
The KISSME team is committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive dance environment. Please take a moment to view the Safe Spaces policy for AACTMAD, our parent organization. Feel free to email any safe spaces concerns to team@kissmeinannarbor.com, or speak with an organizer at any time during the event.
Sponsor KISSME
Why Partner With KISSME?
Be a part of Michigan’s longest-running dance exchange and a vibrant, welcoming community, support the arts and live music, help keep dance accessible to all, and join us in welcoming 200+ dancers to Ann Arbor from throughout the country!
Jazz Hands Sponsor: $350
Free KISSME registration for your employees
Business name & details included in our welcome packet, given to all attendees
Spotlight Sponsor: $600
All of the above plus:
Dedicated acknowledgement during a dance
Rockin’ Robin Sponsor: $1000
All of the above plus:
Shoutout in our welcome email sent to all attendees immediately before the event
Social media shoutout
Name on marketing materials distributed to dance events throughout the midwest
Lindy Hop Hero Sponsor: $1500
All of the above plus:
Logo on event t-shirts
Dedicated acknowledgement during all dances throughout the weekend
Looking for something more customized? We are happy to talk about partnership ideas which would best fit your business goals — let’s chat!