July '26 Newsletter

🎉 Registration Is Officially Open! 🎉 All pass types + extras are now available. Head over to the website for all kinds of details. Registration for Lindy Focus '26 is officially OPEN, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable week of incredible live music, inspiring learning, and joyful community. Here's how to register: Step 1: Pick Your Pass Head over to our registration page and select the pass that's right for you. Whether you're coming for the full week or just a few days, we've got options! Week Dance Pass $300  This pass gives you access to all the core fun and community that makes Lindy Focus so special. You'll get: All main dances All late-night dances Panel discussions History Talks Practice sessions Music jams Community activities Want to add classes? No problem! They can be purchased separately to customize your learning journey. Single Day Pass $95 Can't make it for the whole week? No worries! Our Single Day Pass lets you have a similar experience to the Dance Pass, but only on your chosen day(s): 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30. If you want to take a class on your chosen day(s), they can be purchased separately. NYE Day Pass $110 Single Day pass for 12/31 that also includes NYE party & champagne toast. Step 2: Customize Your Camp Experience Add classes, meals, and merch!  Routine Tracks $100-130 Want to perform at Lindy Focus? Take either our Lindy Hop routine, solo jazz routine, or both and perform for the camp in Expo! Class Tracks $100 Dive deep into a specific theme! Our Class Tracks include 3 classes. It's the perfect way to build your skills progressively. Single Topics $35 Explore something new or refine a specific skill! Single topics are single classes not tied to any tracks. Revealed Oct 15. New Year's Eve Dinner Banquet $100 Join us for a New Years Eve Dinner Banquet in the Expo Center before the big NYE party. Dinner will include a 3 course meal, early access to the photo booth, and live music from Taryn Newborne! Tickets are limited and will be available until they sell out. More info, including menu, on our website. New Year's Late Night Breakfast Buffet $19 Pile a plate high with your favorite fixin's & start the new year eating with friends. Tickets for the buffet are available for purchase now through December 26th. Lindy Focus '26 Merch $25-50 Logo art by Natalia Eristavi will be revealed before preorders close, and right now you can see all the different color and cut options on our website!  Get your pre-orders in by November 30, 2026 - very limited stock will be available on site beginning December 28, 2026. Step 3: Book Your Hotel Room We're thrilled to announce that thanks to everyone showing up for us last year, we've once again secured the entire hotel for Lindy Focus '26! This means the shenanigans can continue. Our exclusive group discount link is now active, allowing you to book your room directly.   Book Your Hotel Room Now Call toll-free at 1-844-330-0296 to Crowne Plaza's central reservations call center and mention the group name Lindy Focus 2026 or the group code LIS to receive the special group rate. Call the local number at 828-285-2603 during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm and ask for in-house reservations mentioning the Lindy Focus 2026. Visit the hotel website, enter the block dates needed, and enter the group code LIS. Use the 2026 Lindy Focus Booking Link which will automatically add the contracted block dates and the group code.  Please note that all contracted Villas and/or Suites must be booked directly with the hotel and are not available through the central reservations office or the online booking link.  Call the hotel directly at 828-285-2635 to book villas/and or suites as well as any days outside of the contracted dates.  *PLEASE NOTE: This year there is a new policy that any changes or cancellations made after 12/15/26 will result in charges for the full stay based on the originally booked dates.* *ALSO PLEASE NOTE: no hot tub again this year :( Step 4: Confirm & Celebrate You'll receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete. Then, all that's left to do is to make sure your friends sign up too, and together we start counting down the days until Lindy Focus '26! Step 5: Apply to Host a Community Session? Community Sessions are programming provided by the community (you!) in a timeslot and location donated by the event (us!). Have something interesting, important, or exciting to share with your community? Submit your idea through this application by Wednesday, Aug 19 to be considered. Apply Now Join the Online Community Connect with fellow Lindy Focus attendees and stay up-to-date on all the latest news by joining our Discord server! This is a great place to ask questions, share your excitement, and connect with the community before, during, and after the event.  Join Here As always, please contact us with any questions, concerns or funny stories at lindyfocus@gmail.com. Here's to making Lindy Focus the best it can be!