Whistle Stop 2026 Registration
Whistle Stop is Purdue Night Train's annual Lindy Hop workshop where all levels of dancers can take classes with some of the best instructors around! With a 20+ year tradition, we are one of the largest student-run swing exchanges in the country!  We have a star-studded instructor lineup and three amazing bands this year!

We will also have multiple competitions this year, including a Solo Jazz Competition, a Mix n' Match Competition and a Late Night Competition ! 

Please visit our website for more details about the weekend: http://www.swingpurdue.org/ and email us at swingpurdue@gmail.com with any questions

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SCHOLARSHIPS
Lindy Hop is awesome, and we want everyone to be able to experience it! Therefore, we offer student prices and a volunteering program for those who can not attend the event at full cost.

To sign up to volunteer, you will need to first pay the full cost of attendance, then in the last section of this form request volunteering hours. You will be compensated at $10/hr (rounded to the nearest hour). You can sign up for up to 6 hours of work.

Please Note: We will distribute volunteer positions fairly among all applicants, which means you may not be assigned all the hours you request if your request is extensive. You must request volunteering hours no later than October 11.
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No Refunds, No Transfers 
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Scene Name - ex: Purdue Night Train, Naptown Stomp, Chicago, etc. 
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Please be aware that the price of a weekend pass will increase as the event gets nearer. Register early for the best value! (Student rates and PNT member rates will not increase)

If you can only attend a portion of the weekend, select the a la carte option. You will then be able to select which dances you plan to attend. All pass options can be paid in cash/check at the door, but please fill out the registration form if you plan to do so!

Are you planning to participate in our competitions?
This year at Whistle Stop, we are holding three competitions. 

Solo Jazz Competition

Friday night's competition is a Solo Jazz Competition. All skill and experience levels are encouraged to participate! 

Cost: $2   Prizes: Passes to Laflx 2027 & other Lindy Hop events

Open Mix and Match

Saturday night will have an Open Mix n Match competition. All skill and experience levels are encouraged to participate! Competitors will be randomly paired with another follow or lead and be judged on their connection, creativity, technique/skill, and performance/crowd engagement. 

Cost: $5     Prizes: Passes to other Lindy Hop events


Late Night Competition 

We will also have a fun late night competition on Saturday ! Stay tuned for more details on this !

Cost: Free  Prizes: Whistle Stop Memorabilia

This is only to gauge interest and is not a commitment. You can only register and pay for the competitions at the event.
Do you plan to take classes ?

Our goal is to build strong community. For this reason, we will not hold level auditions. Dancers will be free to attend any class with any instructor, at any level, throughout the weekend.

To ensure dancers of all skill levels are accommodated, instructors will plan leveled classes for their Saturday morning lessons. Each set of instructors will rotate, so everyone has the opportunity to teach at all 3 levels throughout the weekend.

The different levels are described below:

Level 1:

Level 1 dancers are newer, but not brand new. They should already be familiar with 6-count and 8-count basics, and may also have some experience with Charleston basics. At this level, dancers are building confidence with Swing Outs, Circles, and foundational Charleston moves. 

Level 2:

Level 2 dancers are comfortable with the basics and put moves together with confidence on the social dance floor. At this level, they’ll refine core skills, deepen their understanding of lead and follow connection, and build musicality. They’ll learn new vocabulary to strengthen their fundamentals and help them feel more at home dancing Lindy Hop on the social floor.

Level 3:

Level 3 dancers have typically been dancing Lindy Hop for several years, taking many classes and often traveling to workshops or camps. They thrive on being challenged, focusing on refining the quality of their movement, enhancing their musicality, and deepening their lead and follow connection at a highly polished level. Dancers at this level sometimes compete in competitions, and even occasionally teach.

Please indicate which level you are interested in. This is not a binding commitment - just a way for us to gauge interest. 

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