What would Worldcon be without dances! Our dances will be held later in the evening in our Worldcon After Dark space in the Metropolitan Ballroom at the Sheraton Grand on Wednesday through Saturday evenings. There will also be some dance programming in this space, including a Bridgerton ball hosted on Saturday afternoon, August 16.
Here’s our dance lineup!
Wednesday, August 13
Wednesday Night Dance with DJ Wüdi
Sheraton: Metropolitan Ballroom, –
From dance clubs in Alaska in the ’90s to being a recent regular DJ at Norwescon, DJ Wüdi spins an eclectic mix of dance tracks from across the decades. Pop, electronica/dance, wave, disco, goth/EBM/industrial, convention classics, mashups… (almost) anything goes! Already know there’s something that’ll get you out on the floor? Send in your requests ahead of time!
Thursday, August 14
Timey-Wimey Masked Ball
Sheraton Ballroom A&B, –
Come join us for a timey-wimey voyage through the very best parties, and dancing, in fantasy and science fiction film, television, and literature! Fancy a dance from Bilbo’s birthday bash, a Targaryen dragon dance, a wedding dance from District 12, or Wonderland’s Lobster Quadrille? Or maybe something less structured—twist the night away like you’re at the Umbrella Academy, get those arms flying like Mon Mothma at a Chandrilan wedding, or polka solo like River from Firefly—we’ll sample it all! We might even drop in on Bridgerton! Creative costumes from anywhere in space and time and masks (the masquerade kind) are encouraged, but if you don’t have fancy dress, come as you are, as long as you can dance in it! No partner needed and no experience required. All structured dances will be taught on the spot by our professional dance caller, Susan de Guardiola.
Friday, August 15
Friday Night Dance Party With John Scalzi
Sheraton: Metropolitan Ballroom, –
Dance your feet off as John Scalzi spins stone cold dance hits across the decades, from “Staying Alive” to “Soda Pop” and everything in between! No slow dances! Get ready to move!
Saturday, August 16
Bridgerton Timey-Wimey Ball
Sheraton Ballroom B, –
Enjoy a one last bit of timey-wimey dancing at our Bridgerton-theme ball, featuring dances in the over-the-top romantic style of the alternate-history television series Bridgerton and Queen Charlotteas well as the Regency-themed Doctor Who episode “Rogue!” Fantastical late 18th century-to-Regency costumes encouraged and admired, but any clothes you feel comfortable dancing in and can move easily are welcome. No partner is needed and no experience is required—all dances will be taught on the spot by our professional dance caller, Susan de Guardiola. Note: some of the dances for the timey-wimey balls will also be taught in the earlier sessions “Learn the Rogue Tango” and “Learn Bridgerton Dancing”, which those looking for extra practice may wish to attend.
Saturday Night Dance
Sheraton: Metropolitan Ballroom, –
