Weekend Package – Ordinary Bird: 1900 SEK, Late Bird: 2000 SEK

• 6 hours of Lindy Hop, 1 hour of solo jazz for each track (Green, Yellow, Blue or Red)
• Tasters
• All parties/social dances. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Register here

Party Pass: 600 SEK

• All parties/social dances. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Register here

Party Entrance Fees

• Friday: Folkets Hus social dance – 150 SEK
• Saturday: Folkets Hus Siberian Hotheads – 350 SEK
• Sunday: Ordenshuset tea dance – Free: Only for Course Participants and Party Pass holders

Photo: Mikael Stiernstedt
mikael.st@gmail.com

You are rather new to the dance and probably danced less than a year. You know the basic moves like swing out and circle and have danced socially a few times. Dancing to higher tempos can still feel a bit challenging – but you are starting to discover the beauty of lindy hop. At this level we continue to practice and refine the fundamental figures,and explore new steps and techniques.

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At this level you are starting to feel more comfortable in your dance, even in slightly faster tempos. You can easily mix different types of figures and footwork and have started to think more about musicality, trying to adapt your dance to the music. You are not afraid of challenges with new figures and techniques.

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At this point you have danced regularly for several years and have probably been attending several different dance events. You adapt your dance to the music, vary your footwork, dance at higher tempos and add styling and variations to your dance. At this level basic figures, such as swing outs, feel effortless even at higher tempos. This is a level that you can stick around on for a while.

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This is the advanced level and requires a bit more from you as a participant. Perhaps you are a dance teacher yourself at your local scene and are not afraid of a challenge and to push yourself. It is not just about moves and figures anymore – it is more about variations and different rhythms doing them. Hence, the basic techniques should rest on a solid foundation.

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(Note that there is no audition for the highest level)

Sharon Davis is a British-Australian dancer based in London. She has taught and performed Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz and Burlesque around the world for over 20 years. She holds 1st place titles at the International Lindy Hop Championships, Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown, National Jitterbug Championships, Canadian Swing Championships, Burlesque Hall of Fame, World Burlesque Games and more. She is known for her love of history and extensive historical research into vernacular jazz & swing dances, jazz music and particularly The Savoy Ballroom. Sharon was blessed to learn from swing era legends including Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, Jean Veloz, Mabel Lee, Dawn Hampton, Sugar Sullivan, Sonny Allen and others. Her mission in life is to pass on the knowledge and beautiful spirit that she learned from them. Sharon’s teaching method is based around four pillars: historical appreciation, compassionate connection, courageous movement and musical intelligence. Sharon believes this foundation is a pathway to creativity, self-expression, joy and finding yourself in the dance. With her bright and bubbly personality, Sharon’s teaching style is energetic, inspiring and fun.

Elice is from Stockholm and has a background as an elite gymnast and modern dancer. At the age of 24 she discovered lindy hop and was immediately hooked. She was particularly drawn to the acrobatic elements of the dance and the emphasis on personal expression as well as the dynamic energy and rich history of swing dancing. What she cherishes most about dancing is the artistic exchange that happens between two individuals—and between the dancers and the music—during every millisecond of a dance. Each moment is unique, and sharing it with others is incredibly beautiful. Elice also enjoys performing on stage, which she frequently does as part of The Hot Shots Swing Dance Company.

Nils Nygårdh, originally from Mora, discovered his passion for dance in his late teens. After moving to Stockholm, he immersed himself further into the world of swing dancing. With his love for tap dance and the energetic, acrobatic style of lindy hop, Nils joined The Hot Shots Swing Dance Company (formerly known as Harlem Hot Shots) in 2015. Alongside his dance career, Nils showcases his musical talents as the drummer for the jazz band Siberian Hot Heads. Additionally, he channels his creative vision as a film producer, focusing on music videos and commercials.

Daniel and Maja are dancers and musicians who both share a passion for Jazz. A passion for the music, culture and the various Jazz dance styles, such as Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz, Tap and many more. They have danced, performed and taught together over the years both locally and internationally at various events.

In their dance and teaching they value personal expression, rhythm, simplicity and respect for the culture of jazz. To share their knowledge and love for these dances is something they are very passionate about.

Daniel and Maja have incredibly similar stories when it comes to their approach to these dances. They both started partner dancing at a young age and competed for many years. They both later got professional dance education in Jazz, Ballet and Modern dance and started freelancing as musical and show artists. Daniel worked many years as a dancer and choreographer in the musical theater scene while Maja began to work more and more together with Hanna and Mattias Lundmark and their production company Kalabalindy. Kalabalindy focuses mainly on spreading dancing to children and youngsters all over Sweden, through performances and dance workshop.

In the midst of both journeys, Jazz and Swing dancing was always very much present in their dance careers in form of jazz projects, Lindy Hop and tap performances, teaching, countless hours in the practice room and fantastic meetings with like-minded musicians and dancers from all over the world.

Hot jazz and smooth swing with a latin touch – from the coolest depths of Siberia, Stockholm.

The Siberian Hotheads is a Swedish sextet playing a unique mix of jazz styles best captured by the late 1940’s. Originating from an area of Stockholm colloquially known as ‘Siberia’, the band has since 2021 developed their own characteristic sound and style and established themselves as one of the hottest bands on the Swedish swing dance scene. Inspired by jazz giants such as Roy Eldridge, Illinois Jacquet, Duke Ellington, and Machito, the Siberian Hotheads seamlessly combine traditional jazz with classic swing arrangements, early bop, and latin american influences into a vibrant, swinging, and truly unique sound.

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There will be a flea market for clothes at the Saturday Folkets Hus social dance and the Ordenshuset Tea dance on Sunday were participants go if they wish sell some garments and/or buy new ones!

Instructions for the Flea Market on Saturday and Sunday

On Saturday the flea market will take place in the room outside the Studio at the Folkets Hus where tables and clothing racks are available from the morning. Sellers are responsible for marking the clothes with name tags. Tags are available on-site. Afterward, write your name on the nearby sellers list along with contact/payment details (For example, phone number for SWISH). It is suggested turn your clothing in on Saturday morning for those who intend to sell.

If you want to buy clothes, check the name tag of the item that you are interested in and use the contact details on the sellers list to pay the seller.

On Sunday the flea market will be in Ordenshuset and start just before the social dance.

Clothes that have not been bought or reclaimed by sellers after the soical dance on Sunday will be donated to charity.

Contact info@swingum.se if you have further questions.