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.
World Renown Instructors
For full bios click on their name or use weblink below.
Nathan Bugh and Gaby Cook
http://www.nathanbugh.com/
https://gabycook.com/about/
Hotel
We currently have a group discounted rate with The Even Hotel. This hotel is conveniently located right next door to the Eagles Club, and just down the street for the other venue we will be using for Cowtown.
When you call to make your reservation please reference Omaha Jitterbugs -block room rate.
Book a Reservation: 1-402-345-3836
The Rate $135 a night for a wellness king. Plus 18% tax. Does not include breakfast.
Limited Availability
Cowtown Jamborama 2023 Schedule
Live Music
Friday night
8:15 pm Beginner Swing lesson
9-11 Live Music & Dancing!
Come join us at the Eagles club on Friday for one of the best nights of swing dancing in Omaha. Dancers from all over the country will be gathering for a festive night of live music and dancing. This is a perfect night to dress up and reunited with swing friends. The band internationally know “Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band” will be keeping us on our toes and the dance floor until 11pm. Then they will also be playing during the late night dance.
*VIP reserved seating and light refreshments upgrade available, sold separately)
Late night DJed Dance from 11pm- 2 am
Saturday Night8pm – 11pm Live Music & Dancing
Dance to live music with swing dancers from all over the country. Perfect night to dress to impress and reunited with swing friends. The band, Moon River Steamboat will be keeping us on our toes and the dance floor until 11pm. Dance will be held at Eagles FOE # 38 not the Scottish Rite Masonic Center 202 S 20th St Omaha NE We do have V.I.P reserved seated available for this event.
Late night Breakfast and Dance from 11pm- 2 am
(Sold Separately Held at the Eagles)
Full Weekend Pass
The weekend will feature live Jazz music with renowned national and local acts, swing dance classes lead by national and international instructors, and late night excitement with Jazz jam sessions/dance parties. Dancers of all skill levels are invited.
This pass is for people who are wanting to learn from award winning Lindy Hop swing instructors. This two day workshops will be taught by experts that will help you gain the skills to advance you swing skill, stylizations, and partnering the end of the weekend. This Full pass will get you into all the dances and workshops during Cowtown Jamborama 2023.
This pass is valued at over $320 dollars but thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council we are able to offer it at $200.00. If bought before August 31st, 2023. The price will go to $220.00 In September. Additional this pass comes with a Cowtown Jamborama T-shirt if you register by August 1st, 2023.
Workshops and dances be held at Either the
Eagles Club # 38 at 201 S 24th st, Omaha NE, 68102 or (within walking distance of the Eagles) at Scottish Rites Masonic Center 202 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Friday after workshops come dance with us at the Eagles Club…
8:15 pm lesson Beginning east coast swing lesson
9-11 dancing
Dance to live music with Swing dancers from all over the country. A fun night to dress up and reunited with swing friends. The band, The Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band, will be keeping us on our toes and the dance floor until 11PM.
*Reserved seating in VIP section available but sold separately. (VIP section will also have light snacks available.)
Additional events breakout events that night
*Late night Breakfast (held at the Eagles) Sold separately
Late night Dance from 11pm- 2 am (Held at the Eagles) Included with you pass
Saturday after workshops come dance with us at Eagles FOE #38 The Scottish Rite Masonic Center
8:15 pm Beginning east coast swing lesson
9-11 dancing
Dance to live music with swing dancers from all over the country. A fun night to dress up and reunited with swing friends. The band, Moon River Steamboat will be keeping swinging on the dance floor until 11 pm. Dance will be held at Eagles FOE #38 Scottish Rite Masonic Center 202 S 20th St Omaha NE.
*Reserved seating in VIP section available but sold separately. (VIP section will also have light snacks available.)
Additional events breakout events that night
*Late night Breakfast (held at the Eagles) Sold Separately
Late night Dance from 11pm- 2 am (Held at the Eagles) Included with you pass
*Breakfast and Lunch sold separately as well as VIP section for Friday and Saturday night dances.
Join us Sunday at morning at the Eagles Club for more dancing and the annual Corn eating contest before we say our final goodbyes to friends new and old as we close out Cowtown Jamborama 2023.
This Pass comes with a Cowtown Jamborama T-shirt if you order before August 1st, 2023.
Dance passes are or single night dances are also available, see live music section for link to individual nights.
Workshops for Absolute Beginners
The weekend will feature live Jazz music with renowned national and local acts, swing dance classes lead by national and international instructors, and late night excitement with Jazz jam sessions/dance parties. Dancers of all skill levels are invited.
This pass is for people who are very beginners at Lindy Hop, or you want to brush up on your basic Lindy hop skills. This two day work shop will be taught by local experts that will help you go gain the skills to confidently be Lindy hopping by the end of the weekend. This beginners pass will get you into all the dances and beginners workshops during Cowtown Jamborama 2023.
This pass is valued at over $220 dollars but thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council we are able to offer it at $100.00. If bought before August 31st, 2023. The price will go to $120.00 In September.
Workshops and dances be held at Either…
Eagles Club # 38 at 201 S 24th st, Omaha NE, 68102 or (within walking distance of the Eagles) at Scottish Rites Masonic Center 202 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Friday after workshops come dance with us at the Eagles
8:15 pm lesson Beginning east coast swing lesson
9-11 dancing
Dance to live music with Swing dancers from all over the country. A fun night to dress up and reunited with swing friends. The band, The Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band, will be keeping us on our toes and the dance floor all night until 11PM.
*Reserved seating in VIP section available but sold separately. (VIP section will also have light snacks available.)
Additional events breakout events that night
*Late night Breakfast (held at the Eagles) Sold separately
Late night Dance from 11pm- 2 am (Held at the Eagles) Included with you pass
Saturday after workshops come dance with us at the Eagles Foe #38 The Scottish Rite Masonic Center…
8:15 pm Beginning east coast swing lesson
9-11 dancing
Dance to live music with swing dancers from all over the country. A fun night to dress up and reunited with swing friends. The band, Moon River Steamboat will be keeping swinging on the dance floor until 11 pm. The dance will be held at Eagles Foe #38 Scottish Rite Masonic Center 202 S 20th St Omaha NE.
*Reserved seating in VIP section available but sold separately. (VIP section will also have light snacks available.)
Additional events breakout events that night
*Late night Breakfast (held at the Eagles) Sold Separately
Late night Dance from 11pm- 2 am (Held at the Eagles) Included with your pass
*Breakfast and Lunch sold separately as well as VIP section for Friday and Saturday night dances.
Join us Sunday at morning at the Eagles Club for more dancing and the annual Corn eating contest before we say our final goodbyes to friends new and old as we close out Cowtown Jamborama 2023.
This Pass comes with a Cowtown Jamborama T- shirt if you order before August 1st, 2023.
Buy Beginners Discounted Weekend Pass
Dance passes or single night dances are also available, see live music section to purchase single night if you need a more flexible schedule.
The Best Dance Floors in Omaha
They don’t build floors like these any more!
Save the Date!
September 8th – 10th 2023
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.
Save the Date!
September 8th – 10th 2023