Dance
Connects.
swing
moves you.
Welcome and ahoy to Lindy Harbour!
Your SWING DANCE school in BASEL.
Imagine: You enter our studio, a driving beat fills the air, and around you, people of all ages are dancing, laughing, and simply having fun. Before you can even think about it, your body begins to sway – that's the Lindy Harbour feeling and the magic of swing!
Here you will find all the information about joining the course , our parties or your entry into the world of swing dancing with previous knowledge.
What makes swing dances so special
Swing music will catch you in just a few bars, sweep you away, and get your feet moving! The music itself, as well as the swing dances that evolved from it, originate from African-American culture and carry its rhythms, energy, and history within themselves.
Lindy Hop, Partner Charleston, Balboa, and Blues are improvisational couple dances in which you can fully express your individuality and creativity. You dance as a team and communicate through movement.
Solo dancing is just as free, exuberant, and expressive in Authentic Jazz and Solo Charleston . All of these dances are playful and equal, offering you an open, dynamic dance community!
Workshop or course?
Start your swing dance adventure in Basel with our kick-off weekend or a weekly course. Your dance weekend is compact, intensive, and ideal for hitting the dance floor right away.
In a course, however, you learn step by step and progressively. Our courses are modular and progressive (Levels 1–5). Of course, you can also start with a compact approach and then continue dancing in a regular class.
How do you want to get started?
Our lessons
Funny, well thought out and
lively!
Just be there!
Whether you just want to unwind, get creative, or meet new people – you'll find your place with us. Leading and following aren't tied to gender roles with us. You decide which roles you want to dance. In the bi-role course, you can even enjoy it twice: Learn both leading and following at once, and switch roles while dancing!
No
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
possible without partner
Couple dance
Is
Team Dance
Peter
“The teachers are incredibly talented, patient, and supportive. They ensure that every student feels comfortable and confident on the dance floor.”
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jasmine
"We felt comfortable from the very first minute and were able to quickly learn many new moves to swing music. A lively week couldn't have started better."
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Jeanette
Michael
"They have very good teachers who are full of joy and pass that feeling on to you. It's always a joy to go there and learn new movements."
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All swing dances – right here in Basel!
Get an overview of the various swing dances we teach with enthusiasm and commitment in Basel. Our dance classes and workshops will teach you the steps and technique, but above all, the spirit of swing. Because: "It doesn't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!"
LINDY HOP
Lindy Hop is an improvisational couples dance. Whether you dance as a leader or a follower, it offers you space for your expression and individuality. It's about teamwork and the connection between the dancers. In Lindy Hop, triple steps are used, and as the music gets faster, you might switch to Partner Charleston. Start Lindy Hop now in a beginner's course in Basel with or without a partner.
BLUES
Blues is an intimate, sensitive dance, often performed in close connection with one another. The original African American styles, danced to blues music at rent parties in 1920s New York, were known as grinding or slow drag, among other names. These moves are still part of the repertoire of today's blues dance.
Where magic happens! Our parties in Basel
Our parties are the heart of the swing community. Here, everyone dances with everyone else, and you'll experience what swing truly means: freedom, connection, and genuine togetherness! Our own community band, The Sailors , and the professional Lindy Harbour Band regularly perform.
Every party starts with a free crash course so you can join in the dancing right away. Just come along – alone, as a couple, or with friends. This is where the magic begins.
