Let's Dance Tonight: Swing clubs across Europe

05/16/2014

The best Places for a Swing Party

Do you know what “swing” means? Swing dance is a very popular andlively style of dance, it's a social dancing, where the dancers are free to move, spin and flip, swing and jump to different rhythms, from the slower beats of jazz and blues to rock-n-roll. Swing dancing is a favorite among social dancers of all ages since it is the perfect way to spend the time by dancing even if you are not a professional: all you need is to swing your hips!
Swing party in 30s (big)
Swing dancers are open minded people and are very social: if you go to swing party you will be immediately included in the dancing circle, all you need to do is flip and to smile. Once you learn the steps, you may never stop swinging: it is a real life philosophy. Swing dancing was born in USA in the 1920’s in the black community and wasdeveloped in the 50’s and 60’s, when the music trends changed from jazz to Rock & Roll and Disco, dance moves changed to acrobatic throws and jumps, but the basic forms are still about swinging, having fun and dancing all together.


If you are a passionate "swing” dancer you don't miss the chance to spend a dancing evening during your holiday, and HostelsClub.com would like to present you the best swing clubs and parties in Europe. Check also the Top Swing Events worldwide.


Berlin: Clärchens Ballhaus at AugustStr. 24.

Clärchens Ballhaus in Berlin (big)


Berlin swings with style: the skirts and dresses are flying and the men throw and catch their partners in retro-style. Swing is without doubt the most fashionable dance in Berlin and one of the best places to enjoy it is Clärchens Ballhaus, which is perfect also for beginners. It is one of the oldest clubs in Berlin, and it is a mix of restaurant, dance hall and beer garden. Every Wednesday in the Spiegelsaal ("mirror room") you can also have a big “Schnitzel” between few twists and swings.

Paris: Le Slow-Club (130, rue de Rivoli)

Swing Dance in Paris (big)


Paris is the home of Bohème and in the city you will find many parties with 20s and 30s flair, where you can sink deep into the “the eras of the fin de siècle” dancing, dressed in the original style, drinking absinthe and smoking cigaretts. The Swing Party in the Le Slow Club every Wednesday night is a popular venue for a greatswing party.

Prague: Groovy Cats SDC (Vítkova 21, Praha 8)


Groovy Cats in Prague (big)

Thse who attend the Goovy Cats club in Prague believe that the so-called “swing fever time” in not only a part of last century’s history, but an important part of the modern cultural life as well. In this club you will always meet dancers with passion for swing spending their time not just dancing, but also exploring history, culture, foreign languages and traveling all over the world. They organize shows and parties in other countries to spread the swing culture, dances and music and meet other people with the same passions.


London: Saturday Night Swing Club (The Magpie and Stump, Formerly City Firefly Bar, 18 Old Bailey)

Saturday Night Swing Club, London (big)

In London the Saturday Night Swing Club is the place to enjoy dancing to the best music from the 30s, 40s & 50s. And if you need some help with the steps you can join the classes throughout the evening in Lindy Hop, Balboa or Blues. Every second Saturday of the month there is best swing party to join, dressed up in the best vintage fashion.


Barcelona: Swing Maniacs (Carrer de l'Església, 4)

Swing Maniacs in Barcelona (big)

There is a swing school in Barcelona which organizes lessons and also parties for everybody who wants to learn or improve in Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz Steps and Tap Dance. “Swing Maniacs” Barcelona was born in Barcelona from the hands of two crazy swingers, Jana and George, and now all ofBarcelona swings! There are many events and parties for professionals and beginners.

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