Swing dance in Copenhagen
SwingShoes is Copenhagen’s and Denmark’s oldest and largest swing dance association.
Learn lindy hop, solo jazz, boogie woogie, blues, and balboa, – and come join our social dances.
If you’re new to dancing, then we suggest that you start here: Start dancing.
No partner is needed. In swing dancing, it’s common to dance 1 or 2 or 3 dances, and then finding someone new to dance with.
Swing dancing was shaped in the late 1920s and early 1930s in Harlem, New York. At that time, Lindy hop was danced every night in large ballrooms to live bands playing swing music led by giants such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Chick Webb.
Just like the music it is danced to, Lindy hop values improvisation, innovation, self expression, and rhythm.
The video is pinned to the top-right corner.
Round 5, 2026
Details
Sign up dates: 13th September - 27th October
Early bird: 13th September - 10th October
Round dates: 19th October - 10th December
Monday
| Title▲▼ | Time▲▼ | Venue | Teachers | Price | Promo video | Details | Price & Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindy hop 1+2 - (Beginners)Sold out | 18:00-19:15 | Festsalen | 550 kr. | Lindy hop 1+2 - (Beginners)Sold out 18:00-19:15 Festsalen | 550 kr. | ||
| Lindy hop 2+3 | 19:30-20:45 | Festsalen | 800 kr. | Lindy hop 2+3 19:30-20:45 Festsalen | 800 kr. | ||
| Lindy hop 5+6Follows full - only 2 lead spots left. New follows go on the waiting list. | 18:30-19:45 | Produktion 1 & 2 | 800 kr. | Lindy hop 5+6Follows full - only 2 lead spots left. New follows go on the waiting list. 18:30-19:45 Produktion 1 & 2 | 800 kr. | ||
| Lindy hop 7+8Follows full - only 1 lead spot left. New follows go on the waiting list. | 18:00-19:15 | Krystalsalen | 800 kr. | Lindy hop 7+8Follows full - only 1 lead spot left. New follows go on the waiting list. 18:00-19:15 Krystalsalen | 800 kr. | ||
| Lindy hop social dance | 19:30-22:00 | Krystalsalen | Not a class - just come and dance. | Lindy hop social dance 19:30-22:00 Krystalsalen Not a class - just come and dance. | |||
Tuesday
| Title▲▼ | Time▲▼ | Venue | Teachers | Price | Promo video | Details | Price & Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa 5 - Balboa Advanced+ (Invitational) - HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE? 2 hour lessons | 19:00-21:00 | Østerbrohuset Danselokale | 1.350 kr. | Balboa 5 - Balboa Advanced+ (Invitational) - HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE? 2 hour lessons 19:00-21:00 Østerbrohuset Danselokale | 1.350 kr. |
Wednesday
| Title▲▼ | Time▲▼ | Venue | Teachers | Price | Promo video | Details | Price & Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa 3 - Intermediate - HOW TO FLOWFew spots left. 3 lead spots and 3 follow spots left. 2 hour lessons | 19:00-21:00 | Støberiet | 1.350 kr. | Balboa 3 - Intermediate - HOW TO FLOWFew spots left. 3 lead spots and 3 follow spots left. 2 hour lessons 19:00-21:00 Støberiet | 1.350 kr. | ||
| Boogie Woogie BeginnersSold out | 19:00-20:15 | Vesterbro Bibliotek & Kulturhus – Haraldsalen | 750 kr. | Boogie Woogie BeginnersSold out 19:00-20:15 Vesterbro Bibliotek & Kulturhus – Haraldsalen | 750 kr. | ||
| Boogie Woogie ImproversSold out | 19:00-20:15 | Vesterbro Bibliotek & Kulturhus – Ingeborgs kælder | 750 kr. | Boogie Woogie ImproversSold out 19:00-20:15 Vesterbro Bibliotek & Kulturhus – Ingeborgs kælder | 750 kr. | ||
| Boogie Woogie Social | 20:15-22:00 | Vesterbro Bibliotek & Kulturhus – Haraldsalen | Not a class - just come and dance. | Boogie Woogie Social 20:15-22:00 Vesterbro Bibliotek & Kulturhus – Haraldsalen Not a class - just come and dance. | |||
Thursday
| Title▲▼ | Time▲▼ | Venue | Teachers | Price | Promo video | Details | Price & Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa 1 - Beginners | 18:00-19:15 | Krystalsalen | 650 kr. | Balboa 1 - Beginners 18:00-19:15 Krystalsalen | 650 kr. | ||
| Balboa 2 - ImproversFew spots left. 3 lead spots and 2 follow spots left. | 18:15-19:30 | Maskinrummet | 800 kr. | Balboa 2 - ImproversFew spots left. 3 lead spots and 2 follow spots left. 18:15-19:30 Maskinrummet | 800 kr. | ||
| Balboa 4 - Advanced - DEEP DIVE!Follows full - only 3 lead spots left. New follows go on the waiting list. 1.5 hour lessons | 19:15-20:45 | Festsalen | 1.050 kr. | Balboa 4 - Advanced - DEEP DIVE!Follows full - only 3 lead spots left. New follows go on the waiting list. 1.5 hour lessons 19:15-20:45 Festsalen | 1.050 kr. | ||
| Blues Beginners | 18:00-19:15 | Loungen | 650 kr. | Blues Beginners 18:00-19:15 Loungen | 650 kr. | ||
| Blues Improvers | 18:00-19:15 | Kingo Studio | 650 kr. | Blues Improvers 18:00-19:15 Kingo Studio | 650 kr. | ||
| Slow Bal - Sweet Bal - Open Level - STEP INTO SWEET AND SLOWFollows almost full - leads still open. Only 2 follow spots left. 1.5 hour lessons | 17:45-19:15 | Festsalen | 1.050 kr. | Slow Bal - Sweet Bal - Open Level - STEP INTO SWEET AND SLOWFollows almost full - leads still open. Only 2 follow spots left. 1.5 hour lessons 17:45-19:15 Festsalen | 1.050 kr. | ||
| Fast feet social dance | 19:30-22:00 | Krystalsalen | Not a class - just come and dance. | Fast feet social dance 19:30-22:00 Krystalsalen Not a class - just come and dance. | |||
| Blues social dance | 19:50-22:00 | Loungen | Not a class - just come and dance. | Blues social dance 19:50-22:00 Loungen Not a class - just come and dance. | |||
Upcoming workshops
Our teachers
Beginner workshops and courses
Workshops are single sessions.
Courses run weekly for 7–8 weeks.
We regularly arrange beginner workshops and courses, making it very easy for new-comers to try swing dancing.
Balboa 1 – Beginners
First lesson: 22 Oct 2026, 18:00
Discover the joy of Balboa, the elegant and energetic swing dance known for its smooth footwork and close connection. This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamental movements of both Pure Balboa and Bal-Swing, including basic footwork, timing, partner connection, and simple variations. No previous dance experience...
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EVERYBODY CAN DANCE – Balboa Intensive Beginner Weekend with Anni and Gašper
When: 14 Nov 2026, 14:30 - 17:30
Also on: Sunday 15th November, 12:00 to 15:00
Six hours of Balboa from scratch with Anni & Gašper on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November. No previous Balboa experience is needed, and you can come with or without a partner. The price includes free entry to the Copenhagen Balboa party on Saturday night....
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Upcoming swing dance events
See all upcoming swing dance events in Copenhagen here.
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | Genre | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 15 Oct | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 15 Oct | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 19 Oct | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 22 Oct | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 22 Oct | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 26 Oct | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 29 Oct | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 29 Oct | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 2 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 5 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 5 Nov | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 9 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 12 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 12 Nov | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 16 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 19 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 19 Nov | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 23 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 26 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 26 Nov | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 30 Nov | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 3 Dec | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 3 Dec | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 7 Dec | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 10 Dec | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 10 Dec | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Thu 17 Dec | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 17 Dec | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 21 Dec | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 24 Dec | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 24 Dec | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 28 Dec | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 31 Dec | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 31 Dec | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 4 Jan | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Thu 7 Jan | 19:30 - 22:00 | Fast Feet Social Dance (Balboa/Shag) | Krystalsalen | Balboa, Shaq | Free |
| Thu 7 Jan | 20:00 - 22:00 | Blues Social Dance | Loungen | Blues | Free |
| Mon 11 Jan | 19:30 - 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
Dancing styles
Solo jazz
Just you and the music – no partner needed. Learn rhythm and musicality on your own two feet.
Lindy hop
Big energy, big community – the original swing dance. Bouncy, improvisational, joyful.
Boogie woogie
Fast, playful, rock’n’roll – cheeky and upbeat. Piano boogie and early rock’n’roll.
Balboa
Smooth, close, gentle on the body – small steps, close embrace. Dance for hours without exhausting yourself.
Blues
Grounded and expressive – sink into the music. Deep connection. Feel every beat!