Swing dance in Copenhagen
SwingShoes is Copenhagenโs and Denmarkโs 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 4, 2026
Details
Sign up dates: 14th June – 27th August
Early bird: 9th June – 3rd August
Round dates: 10th August – 1st October
Monday
| Titleโฒโผ | Timeโฒโผ | Venue | Teachers | Price | Promo video | Details | Price & Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boogie Woogie – Beginners | 18:30-19:45 | Foyer | 750 kr. | Boogie Woogie – Beginners 18:30-19:45 Foyer | 750 kr. | ||
| Boogie Woogie – Improvers | 20:00-21:15 | Foyer | 750 kr. | Boogie Woogie – Improvers 20:00-21:15 Foyer | 750 kr. | ||
| Lindy Hop 1+2 – BeginnersSold out | 18:00-19:15 | Krystalsalen | 550 kr. | Lindy Hop 1+2 – BeginnersSold out 18:00-19:15 Krystalsalen | 550 kr. | ||
| Lindy Hop 4+5 | 19:30-20:45 | Festsalen | 750 kr. | Lindy Hop 4+5 19:30-20:45 Festsalen | 750 kr. | ||
| Lindy Hop 6Sold out | 18:30-19:45 | Produktion 1 & 2 | 750 kr. | Lindy Hop 6Sold out 18:30-19:45 Produktion 1 & 2 | 750 kr. | ||
| Lindy Hop 7+8Few spots left. 2 lead spots and 1 follow spot left. | 18:00-19:15 | Festsalen | 750 kr. | Lindy Hop 7+8Few spots left. 2 lead spots and 1 follow spot left. 18:00-19:15 Festsalen | 750 kr. | ||
| Solo Jazz – Shim Sham + Tranky-doo Please note: Dates differ from the other in this round. This runs from the 10th of August until the 31st of August. | 19:00-20:15 | Stรธberiet | 350 kr. | Solo Jazz – Shim Sham + Tranky-doo Please note: Dates differ from the other in this round. This runs from the 10th of August until the 31st of August. 19:00-20:15 Stรธberiet | 350 kr. |
Thursday
| Titleโฒโผ | Timeโฒโผ | 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 – Beginner/Intermediate | 19:30-20:45 | Festsalen | 750 kr. | Balboa 2 – Beginner/Intermediate 19:30-20:45 Festsalen | 750 kr. | ||
| Balboa 3 – Intermediate/advancedSold out | 18:00-19:15 | Festsalen | 750 kr. | Balboa 3 – Intermediate/advancedSold out 18:00-19:15 Festsalen | 750 kr. | ||
| Balboa 4 – Advanced | 18:15-19:30 | Maskinrummet | 750 kr. | Balboa 4 – Advanced 18:15-19:30 Maskinrummet | 750 kr. | ||
| Blues FundamentalsSold out | 18:45-20:00 | Loungen | 650 kr. | Blues FundamentalsSold out 18:45-20:00 Loungen | 650 kr. |
Upcoming workshops
Our teachers
Beginner workshops and courses
Workshops are single sessions.
Courses run weekly for 7โ8 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 Gaลกper
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 & Gaลกper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 12 Oct | 19:30 – 22:00 | Lindy Hop Social Dance | Krystalsalen | Lindy hop | Free |
| Wed 14 Oct | 20:30 – 22:30 | Lindy hop social dance | Stรธberiet | Lindy hop, Swing | Free |
| 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 |
Dancing styles
Balboa
Smooth, close, gentle on the body โ small steps, close embrace. Dance for hours without exhausting yourself.
Blues
Grounded and expressive โ sink into the music. Deep connection. Feel every beat!
Solo jazz
Just you and the music โ no partner needed. Learn rhythm and musicality on your own two feet.
Lindy hop
Big energy, big community โ the original swing dance. Bouncy, improvisational, joyful.
Boogie woogie
Fast, playful, rockโnโroll โ cheeky and upbeat. Piano boogie and early rockโnโroll.