Cowtown Jamborama is a festival of swing dancing and music organized by the Omaha Jitterbugs for the swing dance community. Omaha Jitterbugs invites dancers and non-dancers from around the region to join us as we celebrate and explore the history, community, and art of swing dance with workshops, contests, performances, live music, and dance parties.
Schedule of Events
World-Renowned Dance Instructors
Stefan Huynh and Elaine Buchignan
Michael Faltesek
Live Music
Enjoy the live traditional New Orleans jazz music of famed Minneapolis-based band, Southside Aces, Friday and Saturday nights. Nightly dances are included in the all-access weekend or beginner’s passes. Or, you can choice from a dual dance pass, or individual general admission and VIP tickets. Separate admission to the late night dances also available.
Pricing
Full Weekend Pass
$220
Beginner’s Pass
$120
Nightly Dance Pass
$45
Individual Workshops
$30/ea
Lunch Options
$15/ea
Tshirts
$15
Friday Dance GA
$20
Friday Dance VIP
$50
Friday Dance Late Night
$5
Saturday Dance GA
$30
Saturday Dance VIP
$50
Saturday Dance Late Night
$10
The Best Dance Floors in Omaha
They don’t build floors like these any more. See you there!
September 6th – 8th 2024
Teaching the Next Generation
Through grants from the Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Humanities, we can bring our Jamborama instructors to local elementary schools to teach swing dancing and history to students.
Come for the Dancing. Stay for the Corn.
September 6th – 8th 2024