Line-up
Jason
„Be sassy and be jazzy!“ Freedom of expression characterises Jason’s teaching and dancing! Jason will show you not only the ways you can connect to the music and express yourself through improvisation but also how to feel free to do it. That’s the main value you will get from Jason! With a background in second-language and cross-cultural pedagogy and theatre training, you will be immersed into an inclusive, safe, and playful journey into learning, not from, but along with him!
Apart from dancing around the world, Jason is bridging the dance experience to the academic field, too. With his recently-acquired Master’s degree in Anthropology of Dance, Jason is working on re-learning Lindy Hop through the lens of queer study and bringing queer perspectives to your class!
Podcast
Swing大小事｜PrideVoice. is a podcast about Lindy Hopper’s lived experiences and stories. This is a bilingual – English and Chinese – podcast, which focuses on switch dancing, dancing outside the heteronormativity, and broader LGBTQIA+ issues in the Lindy Hop global community. (Link)
Jeff
Isilde
Sharing and creativity are essential aspects Isilde loves to embrace when it comes to dancing Lindy-hop (and especially Switch!)She discovered Swing dancing in 2021 and one year later, her desires to explore more elements of social dancing pushed her into leading; this is how she quickly came up with switch dancing! For her, this is a great way to express individuality and creativity while developing listening skills within Lindy-hop. She also believes that learning to lead, follow, and switch gives more possibilities, surprises, and empathy in the dance.Isilde also teaches Lindy-hop in Paris where she invites her students to explore social and creativity aspects while always being connected to Jazz music. Joy, respect and exploring are key in her teaching approach.
Perrine
The Band
Born in 2015 out of the collaboration between a musician and a dancer, Reverent Juke has its roots in the golden era of swing.
With an explosive rhythm section built on the swinging drums of Tom Lambrecht, the bouncing bass and singing of Andrew Bolton and the wild stride of Julien Gillain, Reverent Juke sets the swing on fire with its three blowers, Martin Bolton on clarinet, Pauline Leblond on trumpet and Mathieu Najean on reeds, blowing their horns on the fiery flames till they drop.
In 2019 they released We Are The Juke, their first album, composed of 12 songs of pure swing, followed in 2021 by A Night With The Jukes, a vinyl featuring 10 songs recorded live. In 2022 they released The Great Juke Session, and in 2024 Jukin‘ Around.
Born in Ghent, raised in Brussels, Reverent Juke is now attending Lindy Hop festivals everywhere in Europe and in the world.
Levels
Dog
You’ve tested the waters of the other role, perhaps during class or mid-dance switch moments.
For dancers wanting to build solid switch skills and understand both role perspectives.
You’d choose Beginner-Intermediate to Intermediate tracks with your off-role at a local festival.
Cat
You’ve got confident experience in your off-role and feel good doing it, unless things get too fast.
For dancers who’ve chosen to deepen their off-role through regular classes or workshops.
You’d pick Intermediate to Intermediate-Advanced tracks with your off-role at a local festival.
Rooster
You’re fluent in both roles and switch easily, regardless of the song’s speed.
You check in with partners about role choices and dance naturally in either without needing to prep.
You’d confidently enter Intermediate-Advanced to Advanced tracks in your off-role at a local festival.
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Schedule
Coming sooooooon
Prices
Full-Pass
Members of Swing Man Tau
Full-Pass : 160€
Not a Member of Swing Man Tau*
Full-Pass : 175€
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Locations
The venues of Swing Man Tau! 2024 are located in the center of Bremen, easily accessible by tram (4/6) from Bremen Train Station (15 Minutes) or by foot (30 Minutes).
In between lessons you will be able to explore Bremens oldest city district „Schnoor“ or visit the famous „Bremer Stadtmusikanten“ (the animals stacked on top of each other. It should ring a bell…).
The events will be spread across three locations:
- Venue #1 „Gemeinde/Gem“ (Lessons and Social Dances)
Große Krankenstraße 11, 28199 Bremen - Venue #2 „Gym“ (Lessons only)
Schulstraße 11, 28199 Bremen
If you are looking for a place to stay, we advise you to look out for accomodations in the following districts: „Neustadt“, „Alte Neustadt“ and „Viertel“.