Weekend Package – Ordinary Bird: 1900 SEK, Late Bird: 2000 SEK (May 1:th)

• 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. Having learned from swing legends like Frankie Manning and Norma Miller, Sharon’s mission is to share their knowledge and spirit. Her teaching centers on history, connection, movement, and musicality, fostering creativity, joy, and self-expression. With an energetic and inspiring style, she makes learning both fun and meaningful.

Nejc Zupan started swing dancing back in 2003 as a result of his contemporary dance experience and a strong love for jazz music. Because of this he became a main culprit for popularization of Lindy Hop and Balboa in Slovenia in the early 2000s. His Swing dance experience is a collection of endless research into different dance forms, many international workshops and his humble willingness to keep learning from anybod who is whilling to teach him. In the past decade he has tought all over Europe with some of the most talented teaching partners around and has supported new growing swing scenes in numerous countries. He is known for his elegant and smooth style of dancing as he pays special attention to jazz movement, history and musicality, both equintessential to any Swing dance form.

Elice Fällström, a former elite gymnast and modern dancer from Stockholm, fell in love with Lindy Hop at 24, drawn to its acrobatics, personal expression, and rich history. She cherishes the artistic exchange between dancers and music, finding beauty in each unique moment. She also enjoys performing with The Hot Shots Swing Dance Company.

Nils Nygårdh, originally from Mora, discovered swing dancing in his late teens and later joined The Hot Shots in 2015. A passionate tap and Lindy Hop dancer, he is also a jazz drummer with the Siberian Hot Heads and a film producer specializing in music videos and commercials.

Daniel and Maja are passionate dancers and musicians specializing in Jazz, including Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz, and Tap. They have performed and taught locally and internationally, valuing personal expression, rhythm, and respect for Jazz culture.

Both began partner dancing young, later training professionally in Jazz, Ballet, and Modern dance. Daniel worked in musical theater as a dancer and choreographer, while Maja collaborated with Kalabalindy, bringing dance to youth across Sweden. Throughout their careers, Jazz and Swing remained central, shaping their performances, teaching, and global connections.

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.

To be announced

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.