Workshops in rhythm & musicality for swing dancers

Led by Emil Efferbach, musician and swing dancer, these workshops focus mainly on rhythm for swing dancers and draw directly on Emil’s experience as a live musician and swing dance teacher. We will explore a variety of topics; what makes the music swing, the subtle push and pull between musicians, slight timing variations, and shifting accents that give swing jazz music its dynamic character, and we will practise recognising and mirroring those concepts as choices in our dancing.

🌟🌟WORKSHOPS WITH LIVE SWING MUSIC🌟🌟
These workshops will involve plenty of solo and partnered dancing and you can expect a variety of exercises such as rhythm drills, musicality, a little theory, timing, keeping the pulse, active listening, and how to translate these into clear, musical rhythms you can use on the social dance floor. As a SPECIAL THING for these workshops, EMIL WILL BE BRINING TWO OTHER MUSICIANS TO ACCOMPANY THE WORKSHOPS WITH LIVE SWING JAZZ TUNES!

You can sign up for one og both workshops.

LEVEL DESCRIPTION – OPEN LEVEL
This course is aimed for open level dancers. While beginners in swing dance will gain many valuable insights and get a good challenge, some experience with Lindy hop or solo jazz can be a plus, as these classes prioritise musical concepts and exercises over step‑by‑step technical instruction. Sign up as a Lindy hop or solo dancer and bring your ears, your feet, and your curiosity!

TICKETS
Saturday Workshop: 300 kr.
Sunday Workshop: 300 kr.
Combi-ticket for both days: 550 kr.

PROGRAMME

Friday Night Social – Let’s begin the party!
19.00 – 23.00
Place: Folkestedet

Saturday Workshop Open Level
15.00-18.00: Workshop 1
Place: Frederiksbjerg Skole

🌟Communal dinner🌟
18.30: We will eat together at Banken Food Hall before the Swingin’ Saturday (not part of ticket)
Place: Banken Food Hall

Swingin’ Saturday (FREE)
19.30 – 20.30: Taster
20.30 – 23.00: 🌟Social dance with Emil & his band🌟
Place: KlostergadeCentret

Sunday Workshop Open Level
10.00 – 13.00: Workshop 2
Place: Frederiksbjerg Skole

Sign up and more information here: https://aarhuslindyhoppers.dk