Join us the weekend of June 20-22, for the Summer Ambi Swing Showdown 2025 in Detroit, Michigan!
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Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church
Venue for: Friday evening & late night
23925 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48075
Parking is available on-site
Canvas Detroit
Venue for: Saturday classes, all of Sunday
1514 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226

Important Information for Canvas Detroit:
- There is no on-site parking. See below for parking suggestions.
- This venue is on the second floor of the Claridge building. There are stairs and an elevator to access it. Unfortunately we have been told we cannot put up signs, so please make sure you find out where to go from the volunteer at the door!
- The exterior building door is locked. We will have a volunteer at the door to let you in at the beginning of classes, during lunch, and at the Sunday presentation and dance.
- If you arrive and there is no one to let you in, please DO NOT ring the buzzer, as it will notify the studio owners, not us. Please message us on Facebook; if you don’t get a response within 5 minutes, THEN AND ONLY THEN ring the buzzer.
- The entrance to the building is under an awning and there are trees along the street.
Parking Information for Canvas Detroit
Please note: Motor City Swing is not responsible for parked cars! Canvas Detroit does not have on-site parking, so we reached out to the venue for recommendations and we are passing those recommendations to you.

- Parking lot directly across Clifford Street south of the venue. This lot may be full depending on what else is going on downtown, and pricing is variable so it could be expensive.
- Parking garage diagonally across the intersection of Clifford and Washington. Slightly farther away, but has a lot more space and fixed pricing.
Detroit Kung Fu Academy
Venue for: Saturday main dance & late night
3364 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216

Parking information for Detroit Kung Fu Academy

- DKFA has on-site parking. There is a lot directly next to the venue on Michigan Ave; as overflow there is also a lot behind the venue across the alleyway.
- Street parking is also available on Michigan Ave and in the neighborhood behind the venue.
Places to Eat
Please note: These restaurants are not affiliated with Motor City Swing in any way. This list was collected from local dancers and has not been formally reviewed by MCS.
Breakfast
- Dime Store
719 Griswold St #180, Detroit, MI 48226 - Avalon Café
1049 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 - The Hudson Café
1241 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 - HAUS OF BRUNCH (located in The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit)
204 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Lunch/Dinner
- La Pecora Nera
1514 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 - Frita Batidos
66 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201 - Grand Trunk
612 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 - Green Dot Stables (little far for lunch)
2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216 - Mootz Pizzeria
1230 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226