Swing Dance Festival
Interactive activities
Workshop
Event details
York Lindy invites you to a free one-day swing dance festival, featuring a pop-up exhibition, dance classes, music and history talks.
Come along and learn about the musicians and dancers that made Harlem swing, listen to authentic music and discover how the dance has evolved into the 21st century. Don’t miss the opportunity to try Lindy Hop, Charleston and Jazz dancing.
Provisional Programme:
- 11am - Opening featuring a pop-up exhibition and DJ’d swing music
- 11.30am - Short talk
- 12 noon - Taster class
- 12.45pm - Short talk
- 1.45pm - Taster class
- 2.30pm - Short talk
- 3pm - Taster class
Please see the posters on the door for specific details about each session on the day.
This event is presented by York Lindy.
Image credit: Alex Holland, University of York
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