Swing dance Copenhagen
SwingShoes is Copenhagen’s and Denmark’s oldest and largest swing dance association. Learn the original lindy hop, solo jazz, blues, and balboa through the competent instruction of our skilled teachers.
Upcoming Workshops
Round 1, 2026
Details
Sign up dates: 7th December 2025 - 18th January
Early bird: 7th December 2025 - 25th December 2025
Round dates: 5th January - 19th February
Monday
| Title | Time | Venue | Teachers | Price | Details | Price & Link | |
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| Boogie Woogie - Beginners | 20:00-21:15 | Foyer | 700,00 kr. | View course | Boogie Woogie - Beginners 20:00-21:15 Foyer | 700,00 kr. View course | |
| Lindy 1 - Beginners | 18:00-19:15 | Krystalsalen | 650,00 kr. | View course | Lindy 1 - Beginners 18:00-19:15 Krystalsalen | 650,00 kr. View course | |
| Lindy 2/3 | 20:00-21:15 | Festsalen | 750,00 kr. | View course | Lindy 2/3 20:00-21:15 Festsalen | 750,00 kr. View course | |
| Lindy 4 | 18:30-19:45 | Produktion 1 & 2 | 750,00 kr. | View course | Lindy 4 18:30-19:45 Produktion 1 & 2 | 750,00 kr. View course | |
| Lindy 5 | 20:00-21:15 | Støberiet | 750,00 kr. | View course | Lindy 5 20:00-21:15 Støberiet | 750,00 kr. View course | |
| Lindy 6 | 18:00-19:15 | Festsalen | 750,00 kr. | View course | Lindy 6 18:00-19:15 Festsalen | 750,00 kr. View course | |
| Lindy 7+8 | 18:30-19:45 | Foyer | 750,00 kr. | View course | Lindy 7+8 18:30-19:45 Foyer | 750,00 kr. View course |
Wednesday
| Title | Time | Venue | Teachers | Price | Details | Price & Link | |
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| Boogie Woogie - Improvers | 19:00-20:15 | Produktion 1 & 2 | 700,00 kr. | View course | Boogie Woogie - Improvers 19:00-20:15 Produktion 1 & 2 | 700,00 kr. View course |
Thursday
| Title | Time | Venue | Teachers | Price | Details | Price & Link | |
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| Balboa Beginners | 19:30-20:45 | Festsalen | 650,00 kr. | View course | Balboa Beginners 19:30-20:45 Festsalen | 650,00 kr. View course | |
| Balboa Beginner/Intermediate | 18:00-19:15 | Krystalsalen | 750,00 kr. | View course | Balboa Beginner/Intermediate 18:00-19:15 Krystalsalen | 750,00 kr. View course | |
| Balboa Intermediate and Up | 18:00-19:15 | Festsalen | 750,00 kr. | View course | Balboa Intermediate and Up 18:00-19:15 Festsalen | 750,00 kr. View course | |
| Blues Fundamentals | 18:00-19:15 | Loungen | 650,00 kr. | View course | Blues Fundamentals 18:00-19:15 Loungen | 650,00 kr. View course |
Swing dance events
We’ll keep this updated, where we’ll display where you can go and enjoy swing dancing in Copenhagen, across all associations, dance schools and even bars and cafes.
Our teachers
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Per
Per discovered Lindy Hop through a 1988 Danish documentary, then took his first steps in London. Meeting Frankie Manning in 1997 sealed his fate. He calls it ‘my god, my light’ – pure joy and freedom. He loves passing knowledge to new dancers. A Chick Webb fan, he co-founded Swingshoes 30 years ago!
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Sarah
Sarah discovered Lindy Hop through a friend’s suggestion in 2019 and has been hooked ever since. For her, it’s about personal expression and connection—celebrating each other through music and partnership. She loves seeing that “aha-moment” when difficult moves finally click for students. A Catherine Russell fan, she’s secretly trying to relearn the accordion!
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Allan
Allan started Lindy Hop in 2005, drawn by the welcoming community and partner connection. It’s connection—with partners, music, and community. He loves that moment when connection “clicks” for dancers. Fan of Count Basie’s groove, he can spend hours perfecting subtle technique details!
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Chott
Chott discovered Lindy Hop at 21 during travels in the UK when a housemate invited her to a Sheffield swing class. she loves that moment when concepts ‘click’ for students. A Lavern Baker fan, she also plays and dances folk music!
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Elena
Elena has danced boogie-woogie since she was eight, winning championships and competing at the world cup. For her, it’s a language — joy, energy, and real connection. She loves helping dancers grow and have fun. A fan of Axel Zwingenberger, she met her husband on stage in Brussels!
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Teó
Teo discovered Lindy Hop when his friend tricked him into a class, then left him there—but he stayed and never wants to leave! It’s his peaceful spot for laughter and being himself. He loves seeing students evolve together. A fan of “King of the Swingers,” he also enjoys learning Japanese and stand-up comedy!
