Dance enthusiasts get into the swing of things at one of the world’ Seven Wonders, the Great Wall of China, during the annual Great Wall Swingout. Each April during the Great Wall Swingout, swing dancers attend workshops and groove to swing bands during this three night dance event.

Dancing participants from all over the world travel to China to participate in the Great Wall Swingout. Past countries represented have included the United States, China, Russia, Sweden, Vietnam and South Korea.

Dancing on the Great Wall of China

The signature event of the Great Wall Swingout takes place on Sunday when swing dancers gather for a show of fancy footwork on the Great Wall of China – Badaling. The entire day is spent hiking and dancing on the wall.

A World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. Dating back more than 2,000 years, the Great Wall stretches east to west of China 5,500 miles (8,851.8 kilometers) through desserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus.

Events

The three-day festivities comprise Dancing on the Great Wall of China (including bus and cable car);  6 hours of workshops or Beijing bike tour; three Chinese dinners (such as Chinese dumpling dinner); three dance parties with two live bands; and an authentic Burlesque show. Optional day trips, such as touring Tianjin, are also available.

Pricing

Costs for this three day event vary as you can register for individual events, packages or the entire three day of the Great Wall Swingout. Registration for the full weekend pass to the Great Wall Swingout is US$170 and also includes a Great Wall Swingout T-shirt and shoebag.

What: Great Wall Swingout
Where: Great Wall of China
When: April 13-15, 2012
URL: http://www.greatwallswingout.com/

Recommended Hotel: Crowne Plaza Beijing