Slow Swing Explorations — a trilogy of workshops
After the Slow Swing Summer workshop and Slovember, we’re going one step further.
This spring, we invite you into a trilogy of Slow Swing workshops: three mornings dedicated to exploring what happens when Lindy Hop meets slow jazz — and you actually give the music the time it deserves.
Slow Swing isn’t a fixed style. It’s a shared investigation.
How do you dance when the tempo drops, but the swing stays alive?
What needs to soften, what needs to stretch, and what suddenly becomes possible?
Across three workshops, international Slow Bal and Slow Swing teacher Deirdre will guide you through the world of Slow Swing together with a different co-teacher each time. She’ll be joined by Loes (Amsterdam), Assil (Amsterdam) and Joost (Rotterdam) — three inspiring dancers who each bring their own flavour, questions and insights into slow dancing. (More about the teachers below.)
What we’ll explore
- How to adapt your Lindy Hop technique to slow tempos
- Which movements sing on slow jazz — and which don’t
- How to fill the music without overfilling it
- Playing with timing, texture, space and musicality
- Dancing together rather than just executing moves
Expect grounded movement, subtle dynamics, and plenty of room to experiment, listen, and play.
You can join one, two, or all three workshops — each session stands on its own, but together they form a rich, connected journey into Slow Swing.
Practical information
Dates and topics:
All classes will cover slow dance techniques
- Saturday 4 April (Deirdre & Assil) : a conversation in dancing with call and response
- Saturday 2 May (Deirdre & Loes) : dancing to the melody
- Saturday 6 June (Deirdre & Joost) : getting comfy and playful in closed position
Level: At least 1 year of Lindy Hop experience. The workshops are not meant for beginners.
Time: 11:00 – 13:00 hr
Location: Studio Swing in Rhythm, Willem Buytewechstraat 34 in Rotterdam
If you love slow jazz, musicality, and the feeling of really inhabiting the music — this trilogy is for you. Come explore how slow swing can deepen, stretch, and enrich your dancing.
Registration
Roles: Not ELEF. Choose your role as lead or follow.
If you select “doesn’t matter”, you’ll be assigned where needed for balance.
Registration: Possible per individual workshop. Register at https://www.swinginrhythm.nl/l... from 18:00 on Wednesday 18th February.
Prices:
Single Session 45 euro
Double Session 80 euro*
The Trilogy 110 euro**
Trilogy early Bird (until 6 March) 100 euro
*Important note! If you wish to receive this two class discount, please enter the code 'slowswing' (case sensitive) when registering, this will give a discount of 10 euro when paying.
**If you wish to join for the entire Trilogy, be sure to purchase this ticket, not the individual workshop tickets.
Lindy Hop Yellow at Swing in Rhythm
This time, we're doing things a little differently!
Our most advanced, experienced Lindy Hop dancers are invited to join the Lindy Hop Yellow course, and encouraged to pick a specific dance role.
We'll be running the class twice a month on Sunday lunchtimes, from 11:00 to 13:00.
Each class will be given by a different set of teachers, and our line-up will be fixed in the coming weeks!
- 18 Jan
- 1 Feb
- 8 Feb
- 1 March
- 15 March
- 29 March
All our teachers are hand-picked because we know that each couple has something special to offer our yellow level students.
NEWSFLASH! It is possible to register for individual classes in this level, rather than a whole course! If you're interested in this option, please get in touch at swinginrhythm@gmail.com
Slow Bal club - Rotterdam edition
Saturday 14 March
Are you looking for a dance that brings you joy and freedom on the floor? On Saturday, February 7, we are hosting a dedicated Slow Bal day, centered around this swing dance set to slow jazz music.
Slow Bal invites you to be truly present in the moment. The slower tempo gives you the space to play with the music, discover your creative movements, and deepen the connection with your partner. This is a great chance to take the step towards comfortable dancing at slower tempos.
Sign up for the Slow Bal Club - Rotterdam Edition! We offer workshops at two levels, packed with inspiration, technique, and playfulness. After the workshops, you can immediately continue dancing and practicing during our cozy Tea Dance.
Do you already dance Lindy Hop or Balboa? Slow Bal is a great addition to your dance repertoire!
Programme
11:00–13:00: Explorers Level
For experienced Slow Bal dancers (intermediate). You know the Dean Raftery basic and the Slow Out, and you've taken workshops or courses in Rotterdam or at international events. We will focus on deepening, playing, and discovering.
14:00–16:00: Foundation Level
The introduction to Slow Bal for absolute beginners or anyone who has only done a taster. We build your foundation, rhythm, connection, and first moves step-by-step.
16:00–18:30: Tea Dance & Slow Swing Social
A cozy social featuring slow jazz music, perfect for Slow Bal and Slow Swing — and occasionally a faster track for Balboa enthusiasts. This is the place to practice, catch up, and meet new people. Bring something tasty to share — we'll provide the tea, great music, and a nice atmosphere.Pro Tip: Experienced dancers are warmly encouraged to join the Foundation session in the opposite role. It’s a massive boost for your dance knowledge, skills, and the quality of your primary role!
Prices
1 workshop + tea dance = €35
2 workshops + tea dance = €65
Tea dance only =€5
Why You Don't Want to Miss This
- Slow Bal is the rising star in the swing dance world.
- More space for creativity, musicality, and play.
- The perfect tempo to truly feel, connect, and experiment.
- Cozy community vibes.
- Close to home — international quality right here in Rotterdam.Come and find out why so many dancers are falling for Slow Bal.
See you on the dance floor?
Register now at https://slowfeetstudio.nl/2026...
Everybody Leads, Everybody Follows - A new way of Learning!
At Swing in Rhythm almost all of our courses* are taught using the 'ELEF' method: Everybody leads, Everybody follows!
Why are we doing this?
*No more waiting lists! A common issue, particularly for follow dancers.
*No need for a partner to join workshops! Everyone gets an equal chance to join workshops.
*No more imbalance in classes! Everyone gets the chance to dance more often, without having to stand in a 'gap' in the circle.
*More inclusivity & less reliance on outdated gender roles! A more welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQ+ dancers.
*Improved technique! An understanding of both roles makes a person a better dancer.
*More fun at social dances! Being able to dance with everyone in the room, what could be more fun than that?
*Please note - the ELEF model is applied to all green and blue courses unless stated otherwise.
When taking yellow level lessons, you are assumed to be willing to specialise in a particular role, so you can choose to fix in a role or continue to dance ELEF if that is your preference, and if it works with the balance in class.
Photo credit above: Yuliya Khadasevich. Photo taken at Harbour Hop, Rotterdam.