Swing It Berlin! (19.-21.01.2024) is the festival dedicated to Swing and Jazz in Berlin! Celebrating the seventh year of Swing Base, we’re delighted to host a constellation of exceptional international and local talents, from swing to other styles.

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Saturday Sunday
10:00
Lindy Adv
Säälchen
10:00
12:15
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
Lindy Adv
ETI Schule
14:45
15:45
15:00
15:30
Lindy Adv
Säälchen
15:45
17:45
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
Saturday Sunday
11:00
Lindy Adv+
ETI Schule
11:15
12:15
11:30
12:00
12:30
Lindy Adv+
ETI Schule
12:30
14:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
Lindy Adv+
ETI Schule
14:45
16:45
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
Saturday Sunday
12:00
Lindy Int
Säälchen
12:15
15:30
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
Lindy Int
Säälchen
16:00
18:15
16:30
17:00
17:30
18:00
Saturday Sunday
10:00
Lindy Int / Adv 2
Säälchen
10:00
12:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Lindy Int / Adv 2
Säälchen
12:30
15:45
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
Saturday Sunday
10:00
Lindy Int/Adv 1
ETI Schule
10:00
11:00
Lindy Int/Adv 1
ETI Schule
10:00
12:15
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Lindy Int/Adv 1
ETI Schule
12:30
14:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
Saturday Sunday
10:00
Solo All Dance
Swing Base
10:00
11:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
Solo All Dance
Swing Base
12:15
14:15
12:30
13:00
13:30
Solo All Dance
Swing Base
13:30
14:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
Solo All Dance
Swing Base
15:45
16:45
16:00
16:30
Saturday Sunday
10:00
Solo Jazz
Swing Base
10:00
12:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
Solo Jazz
Swing Base
14:30
15:30
Solo Jazz
Swing Base
14:45
16:45
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
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DOORCODE ETI: 2001#

LINDY HOP & SOLO – TEACHERS

MOVE IT TRACK – TEACHERS

COLL. SHAG – TEACHERS

LINDY HOP

Intermediate: You have been dancing for at least one year and feel comfortable with the swingout, lindy circle, tuck turn, charleston basics, and other basic 8 and 6 count material. In this level you will build up your lead and follow technique, musicality, learn classic lindy hop moves as well as new more challenging material, and improve your styling.

Intermediate/Advanced: You have been dancing couple of years and you can confidently dance all the basic patterns mentioned for the Intermediate level as well as variations on those patterns. There will be a lot of new material and different tempos to expand and improve your vocabulary of moves and technique.

Advanced:

As an advanced dancer, you are no stranger to the international dance circuit, frequently participating in workshops and festivals around the globe. Your dance style is deeply rooted in musicality, showcasing your expertise in rhythm, syncopation, and other advanced musical elements. You may also be imparting your knowledge and skills by teaching beginner or intermediate classes in your local community.

Advanced +:

Welcome to the pinnacle of dance mastery at Swing It Berlin 2024—our Advanced+ Level. This tier is designed for those who have comfortably navigated advanced classes at other festivals and may even be instructing the highest-level courses in their local scenes. Prepare yourself for an exhilarating array of challenges that will push your boundaries.

Note: Please be advised that we may conduct auditions to determine eligibility for our Advanced and Advanced+ classes.

COLL. SHAG

The Collegiate Shag track is dedicated to Intermediate Shag dancers. You feel comfortable with the basic steps and are ready to take your Shag to the next level. Even if you are an experienced Shagger, come and learn Lotte’s & Jordan’s special Shag tricks.

SOLO JAZZ

The Solo Jazz class will be open classes. There will be one track dedicated to Solo Jazz & Charleston and another track dedicated to all kind of Solo Dances, not only Swing.

🎓 4 Lindy Hop Levels (5h): Int, Int / Adv, Adv and Adv +

🎓 2 Solo Tracks: Solo Jazz Only (5h) & Solo All Dances Track (5h) incl. other dance styles

🎓 1 Coll. Shag Level (5h): Inter

🎓 Taster classes: St Louis Shag, Solo Jazz, Musicality, African Dance, …  w/ special guests! 

🎺 3 nights w/ 4 Bands: 22 musicians totally! 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

FROM FRANCE

FRIDAY

FROM BERLIN

SATURDAY

FROM BERLIN

SUNDAY

FROM BERLIN

FUll PASS

180€
  • 5h Lindy, Solo or Shag
  • 3h taster classes
  • Fr & Sa Parties w/ band battle, showcases & competitions!
  • 15 € Sunday Party

PARTY PASS

80€
  • 3h taster classes
  • Fr & Sa Parties w/ band battle, showcases & competitions!
  • 15 € Sunday Party

Notice: due to a limited amount of spots, Sunday tickets will be sold separately // Full passes are only dedicated to a special track: either Lindy, Solo or Shag!

Impression - Swing It Berlin! 2023

SWING IT BERLIN! 04.-05.02.

Get ready to swing into the New Year with Swing It Berlin! 2023, this time as a mini edition presented by Swing Base. This year marks our 6th birthday, and we’re celebrating with a weekend filled with Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, and Solo Jazz classes. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate at one of the biggest Swing Event in Berlin. Save the date and see you on the dance floor!

Party Schedule:
📌 08 p.m.: Taster Class w/ David Hermlin
📌 09 p.m.: Start with DJ Clément + Guest Djs
📌 09:30 p.m.: The David Hermlin Sextet (3 Sets) + Rookie Social Dance Competition + Showcases
📌 around 2 a.m.: Closing
 
Classes Schedule:
📌Lindy Inter w/ Valentina & Clément: Sa & Su 10:00 – 12:00 @Alte Feuerwache
📌Solo Track w/ Yasemin: Sa & Su 13:30 – 15:00 @Swing Base
📌Coll. Shag w/ Lotte & Jordan: Sa & Su 15:30 – 17:30 @Swing Base
📌Lindy Special Track w/ Jo & Felipe: Sa 13:30 – 16:30 @Säälchen

LINDY INTER

CLÉMENT & VALENTINA

LINDY Special

JO & FELIPE

CoLl. Shag

LOTTE & JORDAN

Solo jazz

YASEMIN

THE BAND

DAVID HERMLIN SEXTET

Level description

Lindy Hop Intermediate: Designed for dancers who have been dancing for 1-2 years, you should feel comfortable with basic moves like the Swing-Out, Circle, and Pass-By. You will be challenged to improve your dancing skills and take your dancing to the next level.

Level Int/Adv +: This class is perfect for advanced dancers who have been dancing for more than 2.5 years. You are conforable improvising with your footwork while dancing to faster tempo with Lindy and Charleston.

Shag Intermediate: This class is designed for dancers who have already danced Shag for a few months and are ready to learn new movements and variations. Faster tempos won’t be a problem for you and you’re ready to take on more challenging material.

Solo Jazz (Open): Join our open Solo Jazz class, open to everyone. Although it is open to all levels, we recommend that you have some experience in Swing dances before joining the class. This class will provide an opportunity to learn and explore the fun and exciting world of Solo Jazz.

 

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