Swing News 260525: Season Finales, Course registration is OPEN, SVT-extras

Cozy finale with BYO dinner at Kårhuset tonight, fall courses open tomorrow and summer plans!

Summer is calling! We start the week with a cozy, laid-back season finale at Kårhuset tonight, look forward to a fantastic swing dance musical on Wednesday, and open fall registrations for our advanced tracks tomorrow!

In this issue:

Last Chance at Kårhuset Tonight: Cozy Finale & BYO Dinner!

Tonight (Monday, May 25th) is your last opportunity to dance at Kårhuset in Lund for this spring season! Join us for a nicely relaxed, laidback evening from 18:00 to 22:00.

🧺 Come early and bring food: We start the evening early at 18:00 with a cozy BYO (Bring Your Own) dinner. Pack something delicious to eat so we can sit down, eat, and hang out before the social dance floor opens up!

⚠️ Rescue your lost property: This is also your final chance to collect any items or shoes left behind during the semester. Anything remaining later tonight will be sold in a flea market to benefit charity. Come find a bargain or reclaim your favorite dance shoes!

👉 Read more about Monday Night Swing here »

Fall Courses: Registration is OPEN for levels A, B & C!

Whether you want to learn the basics from scratch, continue after your beginner course, or improve your skills at a beginner-intermediate level, spots are filling fast. Secure yours today!

🟢 Level A – Beginners (No experience needed)

  • Lund (Weekend): Aug 29-30 – Beginner Weekend in the Park (Samantha & Tomas)
  • Malmö (Wednesdays, 5 weeks): Starts Sept 2 @ Moriskan (Erika M & Georg)
  • Lund (Sundays, 5 weeks): Starts Sept 6 @ Lerbäckskolan (Jenny J & Kim)
  • Malmö (Weekend): Sept 12-13 – Beginner Weekend @ Ungdomens hus (Jenny G & Jerry)
  • Lund STUDENT & YOUTH track (Mondays, 4 weeks): Starts Sept 21 @ Kårhuset (Samantha & Jerry)
  • Lund (Weekend): Oct 3-4 – Beginner Weekend @ Järnåkraskolan

🔵 Level B – Continued (For those who have taken a beginner course or weekend)

Our autumn B-courses run for 10 weeks to give you a solid foundation.

  • Lund (Sundays, 10 weeks): Starts Oct 11 @ Lerbäckskolan (Jenny J & Kim)
  • Malmö (Wednesdays, 10 weeks): Starts Oct 14 @ Moriskan (Erika M & Georg)
  • Lund (Mondays, 10 weeks): Starts Oct 19 @ Kårhuset (Samantha & Jerry)

🟡 Level C – Beginner-Intermediate

  • Lund (Sundays, 10 weeks): Starts Sept 6 @ Lerbäckskolan (Jenny J & Kim)
  • Malmö (Wednesdays, 10 weeks): Starts Sept 9 @ Karavan (Ida & Nopa)
  • Lund (Mondays, 10 weeks): Starts Sept 21 @ Kårhuset (Elin S, Niclas & Gizem)

Fall Courses: Advanced levels open TOMORROW

We are putting the finishing touches on our schedule, but tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th at 12:00 noon, registrations open for our advanced tracks (Lindy Hop D, E, and F)!

🔥 Advanced Level Highlights: In Malmö, we are excited to offer a packed E-level course with Annette & Johan, plus a rare F-level (Advanced) course in Malmö taught by our amazing local, internationally renowned instructors Philippa & Vivien. On top of that, we are proud to announce an awesome E-course in Lund with the wonderful LinaMaria & Mattias! This semester is filled with great opportunities to step up your dancing!

Big Show on Wednesday: Alice in Vintageland!

This Wednesday, May 27th, features the fantastic flyin’ swing dance musical Alice in Vintageland in Lund. Expect high-flying aerials, live rhythms, and a wonderful production!

👉 Read more and secure your ticket here »

Two Extra Outdoor Mondays in Brunnshög

Just because Kårhuset is on summer break doesn’t mean the Monday dancing stops! Join us for the Unofficial Swingin’ Picknick & Social Dance at Nobelparken (Brunnshög) for two extra Mondays: June 1st and June 8th. Bring a picnic blanket, snacks, and your favorite outdoor dance shoes!

👉 See picnic dance details here »

🎬 Lindy Hop Dancers Wanted for a New SVT Series!

Want to be on TV? The production company Anagram is currently looking for extras who can dance Lindy Hop for a brand new dramedy series on SVT (Swedish Public Television)! They welcome everyone – regardless of age, background, or prior dance experience.

  • Shooting: Tuesday, June 9th in Malmö.
  • Compensation: 450 SEK/day.

This is a super fun opportunity to showcase our amazing dance community and experience a day on a professional movie set!

☀️ Summer Dance & Party Highlights

Outdoor dancing brings some of the best nights of the year. Completely free and perfect for bringing along friends – every night kicks off with a free beginner taster class!

  • June 10th: Cats’ Corner Wednesday Night Hop Finale – Our friends in Malmö run their grand indoor season finale at Moriskan before moving entirely outdoors.
  • June 17th – Aug 5th: Swing in the park (Lund) – The main highlight of the summer begins! Every Wednesday on the dance floor behind Mejeriet. Taster class at 18:30, social dance from 19:30 to 21:00.
  • June 28th – Aug 9th: Swing on the beach (Malmö) – Sunday nights are taken care of! Cats’ Corner hosts magical outdoor dancing near Kallbadhuset on Ribban beach. Taster class at 18:30, social dance from 19:30 to 21:30.

🎷 Blues Dance: Great Parties Coming Up!

There are plenty of lovely blues nights in the schedule, including Underground Blues on June 9th and two editions of City Blues at Botulfsplatsen in Lund (July 11th and July 25th).

We won’t have regular weekly blues courses this semester, but we are looking into starting an informal Sunday Blues study circle if there is enough interest. Let us know your thoughts in our Facebook event for fall registration!

👉 Check out all Blues events and parties here »

👠 Balboa: Beginner Weekend Set & Instructors Wanted!

The autumn intensive Beginner Balboa Weekend in Malmö is officially locked in for October 24–25.

We are still shaping the rest of the schedule and are currently looking for experienced instructors to join our team for the Intermediate level. We are also looking for experienced dancers who want to be introduced to teaching alongside Sonja & Anton on our weekly beginner course! Reach out to us if you’re interested or know someone who fits perfectly!

👉 Read more about Balboa here »

📅 Important Dates

May 25 (Tonight!)Cozy Finale, BYO Dinner & Flea Market @ Kårhuset Lund (from 18:00)
May 26 (Tomorrow)Fall registration opens for Lindy Hop D-F (at 12:00)
May 27Alice in Vintageland – Swing dance musical in Lund
June 1Unofficial Swingin’ Picknick @ Nobelparken, Brunnshög
June 8Unofficial Swingin’ Picknick @ Nobelparken, Brunnshög
June 9Underground Blues @ Ukrainian Beer Bar / 🎬 SVT Extras shooting (Malmö)
June 10Cats’ Corner season finale Wednesday Night Hop @ Moriskan
June 17 – Aug 5☀️ Swing in the park (Lund) – Every Wednesday evening
June 21Midsummer Swing in Ynglingarum
June 28 – Aug 9☀️ Swing on the beach (Malmö) – Every Sunday evening
July 11City Blues @ Botulfsplatsen, Lund
July 25City Blues @ Botulfsplatsen, Lund
Aug 13Swing Station @ Malmöfestivalen
Aug 26Level placement for E & F in Malmö @ Moriskan
Aug 29-30A. Beginner Weekend Lindy Hop, Lund (in the park)
Sept 2Fall semester start for Lindy Hop in Malmö (Beginners, Level D & E)
Sept 6Fall semester start for Lindy Hop Sundays in Lund (Beginners & Level C)
Sept 7Fall semester start for Lindy Hop Level D Mondays in Lund
Sept 15Balboa course start Tuesdays in Malmö (Beginners & Intermediate)
Oct 16-18Malmö Jump n Fall (International Lindy Hop Weekend)
Oct 24-25Beginner Balboa Weekend, Malmö
Nov 9Level placement for E in Lund @ Lerbäckskolan
Nov 16Course start for Lindy Hop E Mondays in Lund
Apr 2-4 2027THE BLUES in Malmö (Save the date!)

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See you on the dance floor!
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