Summer lessons 2026 - Let's keep dancing!
We've got a rich and varied summer programme to suit all tastes and abilities!
Please note that some information including prices is not yet added to the description of each lesson.
This information will be fixed and added before registration opens on the 5 July at 1800!
14 July: Swing outs Deep Dive
Level: Green 1 and above - prior knowledge of Swing Outs required.
Time: 19:00 - 21:30
Price: TBA
ELEF or Fixed Roles: ELEF
Swing outs! The most iconic Lindy Hop move, but also the trickiest to master.
So, you danced with someone from another scene and their Swing Outs were different?
No problem! In this workshop we'll work on different ways to lead and follow Swing Outs, giving you all the tools you need to be a master on the dancefloor.
Expect some shiny variations and stylings too!
15 July: Fancy Balance Blues
Level: 1 beginner 1 improver block
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
ELEF or Fixed roles: see description
Price: TBA
Explore balance, center, and off-balance movement in blues partner dancing. In this summer class for intermediate blues dancers, we'll focus on creating dynamic movement, connection, and control through a deeper understanding of how we -literally!- support ourselves and each other in the dance.
Please indicate in your registration if you would like to focus on one role or switch. If the balance is sufficient, if would be a combi fixed-switch group.
*Requirement: followed at least both 1 beginners and 1 improvers blues block. If you dont meet this requirement but are interested to join, please check in with Iris or Beau.
21 July: Charleston Deep Dive
Level: Green 1 and above
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
ELEF or Fixed roles: ELEF
Price: TBA
What do you do when the music gets faster, and the triple step becomes tricky to execute with your usual pizazz? It's Charleston time!
This course is designed as a deep dive into the basic moves of charleston, with a focus on the pulse and rhythm in your body, and your connection to the music and your partner. It'll be a great first try of charleston, and suitable for anyone feeling a little rusty and wanting to refocus on their Charleston basics.
22 July: Move Better, Dance Longer
Level: Anyone can join!
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Price: TBA
Did you know that our Collegiate Shag teacher Stefan is also an experienced Physiotherapist?
In this workshop you'll explore how mobility, stability and body awareness can help you move more efficiently, dance with less effort and reduce your risk of injury.
We'll work on:
Injury prevention
Mobility and movement freedom
Balance and neuromuscular control
Dynamic stability
28 & 29 July: Big Apple (solo jazz routine)
Level: Some jazz dance experience necessary
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Price: TBA
Did you know that our We invited the neighbours for this one! Benedetta from 'World of Jazz' in the Hague will teach this iconic solo jazz routine over two consecutive evenings.
The Big Apple Routine is a line dance choreographed by Frankie Manning and Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers. It’s a Solo Jazz choreography made famous in the movie Keep Punching. These days you can see if at a lot of big parties (including Harbour Hop!).
Curious? Here it is:
5 & 6 August: Modern Dance
Level: Anyone can join!
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Price: TBA
Camille is back! We had the pleasure of a two-part Modern Dance workshop with Camille in February, and it was so popular we've invited her to return!
We worked on body awareness used exercises to fuel creativity in our movement. Here's a little taste of the workshop from February: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU...
11 August: Shim Sham
Level: Anyone can join!
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Price: TBA
It's Shim Sham time! The solo jazz dance that every Lindy Hopper MUST know! Else will bring her expertise during this 2 hour class, to teach you the steps, techniques and history of this iconic solo dance.
12 & 13 August: Tranky Doo
Level: Anyone can join, but it's a tricky routine.
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Price: TBA
We're covering all our bases this summer, with lessons in the 'big three' of solo jazz dances. Last but not least, the incredible 'Tranky Doo'! Choreographed by the inimitable Frankie Manning, the Tranky Doo is a really fun routine, with a rich, fascinating history. The lesson is open to all levels, but the routine is quite tricky. Consider joining Shim Sham too, so you have more steps 'under your belt'. Don't miss it!
15 August: Lindy Hop Intermediate
Level: Green 3, Blue & up
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
16 August: Lindy Hop Advanced (Yellow)
Level: Yellow
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Price: TBA
We're thrilled to bring some Lindy Hop teachers from abroad for a couple of workshops. Marco and Paola have come all the way from Rome to visit a Lindy Hopping friend in Rotterdam, and they've agreed to teach some workshops for us!
The two classes will have different levels but the form will be the same - the first hour we'll work on Lindy Hop, the second hour will be Charleston based.
31 August: Balboa Inni Mini Aerials (part 2)
Level: Blue & up or 1 year
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
ELEF or Fixed Roles: Fixed
Price: TBA
Some more juice, ups, downs and drama for your Balboa life! Mark and Anne are back for balboa ini mini aerials part two. Flashy moves and dips, suitable on fast music. Create more height or momentum in your dance and try some ini mini aerials. And above all, smile :)
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.