bands

THe big five Sextett w. nicolle rochelle (DE)

Friday

Inspired by the wild hot sounds of 1930s/40s Harlem, Kansas City and Chicago jazz, The Big Five have established themselves as Berlin's most authentic swing-era combo and for the last 6 years have thrilled dancers and audiences in 20 different countries around the world. Combining a driving rhythm section, a fiery horn-led frontline and dynamic song-arrangements, this international band makes a deep-dive into the ornate and irrepressible repertoire of the Swing Golden Age - as well as a strong emphasis on original compositions.

Corina Kwami & the swing selection (UK)

Saturday & Sunday

Called a "modern Renaissance woman" and "Queen of Storytelling" by Jazz in Europe, Corina Kwami is a musician, dancer and MC. She has performed and MC'd across the globe and as an accomplished jazz and tap dancer herself, she has dazzled international festivals (Quattropole Lindy Exchange, Berlin Solo Jazz Festival, Copenhagen Lindy Exchange, Leapin Lindy, Winter Swingtime, Fine City Swing, Hullzapoppin, Glasgow Shag Festival, Oxford Lindy Exchange, High Tide Festival and London Jazz Festival).

Born in the USA, to a Ghanaian and Irish family, Corina is motivated by the storytelling power of jazz. As a recognized thought leader with a PhD, she has deepened pedagogy in bridging the arts, sciences and storytelling. You can also catch her on the the Smithsonian, Discovery Channel and many others. She lives in London.

Teachers

SATURDAY DAYTIME

JAVIER SANTOS from Mallorca.

Javier Santos is passionate about teaching swing from the inside out — focusing on rhythm, musical feeling, and finding your own voice in the dance while staying in effortless flow with your partner.

He has developed a rich collection of exercises, routines, and movements that support mutual listening and help dancers feel comfortable without overthinking or “doing too much.”

Former co-director and teacher at the mythical EnModoSwing school in Madrid, he now teaches at two schools in Mallorca and shares workshops across Spain and internationally.

Javier will teach two daytime classes on Saturday:

  • Class 1: Solo Jazz – Improvising and Textures in Music

Explore musical layers, textures, and creative expression through solo jazz.

  • Class 2: Lindy Hop – One Combo, Four Perspectives

Discover how rhythm, technique, style, and musicality work together to help you grow as a dancer and break through plateaus.

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DJs

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