Keep On Swingin - 2027
The Swing Festival in Florence!!
Florence is ready to once again become the beating heart of every Swing dancer!
Don’t miss the chance to take part in the fifth edition of KEEP ON SWINGIN’, a Festival that brings together internationally renowned artists and dancers.
Get ready for intensive Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, and Balboa dance camps (and more!!), unforgettable evenings brought to life by exceptional live bands, competitions, and breathtaking shows!!
Experience all of this surrounded by the magic of our beautiful Florence — there’s no better way to kick off the new year: let yourself be swept up in the energy and book your spot on the dance floor now!
Registration opens on August 3rd
When:
7-8-9-10 January 2027
Where:
Florence
What:
INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS
DANCE CAMP of LINDY HOP, SOLO JAZZ and BALBOA
THEMED CLASSES of AFRO, TAP DANCE, SLOW BAL, MUSICALITY, BODY PERCUSSION
“Open” TASTER CLASSES before the evenings
3 BIG PARTY with Great Bands + 1 “WELCOME PARTY”
COMPETITIONS & SHOWS
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
VINTAGE MARKET
AMAZING AFTER PARTIES
DANCE CAMP
Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Solo Jazz classes for all levels!
You can choose to focus on just one of these dances or create your favorite “combo.”
Plus, you’ll have plenty of “Themed Classes” to choose from and add to your pack, and Taster Classes open to all participants, held before the evenings.
Read all the descriptions carefully — there are some amazing new additions this year!!
4 levels for LINDY HOP courses:
Intermediate (3 classes of 75 minutes)
Advanced (3 classes of 75 minutes)
Advanced Plus (3 classes of 75 minutes)
Invitational (NEW!!) (3 classes of 75 minutes each)
(by invitation only, or self-application via video sent to festival@swingstudio22.it)
3 levels for “SOLO JAZZ” courses:
Intermediate (3 classes of 75 minutes each)
Advanced (3 classes of 75 minutes each)
Lights Camera Action (NEW!!) with Ksenia (max 21 participants)
This isn’t a course like the others! It’s an experience where you take part in an actual filmed performance, guided step by step by Ksenia.
It’s aimed at dancers with experience in Solo Jazz from intermediate level and above.
3 levels for BALBOA courses
Intermediate (3 classes of 75 minutes)
Advanced (3 classes of 75 minutes)
Advanced Plus (3 classes of 75 minutes)
THEMED CLASSES
These are themed classes that can be added to your “standard” package. Themed classes cannot be purchased on their own.
AFRO with percussion,
OPEN level (1 class of 90 minutes)
MUSICALITY with Live band, OPEN level (1 class of 90 minutes)
BODY PERCUSSION, OPEN level (1 class of 90 minutes)
TAP DANCE INT/ADV level (2 classes of 75 minutes each)
SLOW BAL
- BEGINNER (2 classes of 75 minutes each)
- INT/ADV (2 classes of 75 minutes each)
THEMED CLASSES
These are themed classes that can be added to your “standard” package. Themed classes cannot be purchased on their own.
AFRO with percussion,
OPEN level (1 class of 90 minutes)
MUSICALITY with Live band, OPEN level (1 class of 90 minutes)
BODY PERCUSSION, OPEN level (1 class of 90 minutes)
TAP DANCE INT/ADV level (2 classes of 75 minutes each)
SLOW BAL BEGINNER (2 classes of 75 minutes each)
SLOW BAL INT/ADV (2 classes of 75 minutes each)
TASTER CLASSES
These are dance or cultural classes open to everyone and included in every package.
They take place before the evenings begin, don’t miss them!!
TBA…
TASTER CLASSES
These are dance or cultural classes open to everyone and included in every package.
They take place before the evenings begin, don’t miss them!!
TBA…
Evenings
Thursday 7th: WELCOME PARTY
At SWING STUDIO 22 SSD - Florence
From 7:00 PM, we’ll open the doors of our “home” and you’ll be able to check in at the registration desk.
A small welcome buffet and great music for dancing will be waiting for you.
The best way to kick off the weekend, meet the other Festival participants, and break the ice!
friday 8th: BIG PARTY
At TEATRO CARTIERE CARRARA - Florence
9:00 PM Prelims Mix & Match Advanced Lindy Hop
9:15 PM Prelims Mix & Match Open Balboa
9:30 PM Taster Class (open to all participants)
10:15 PM Social Dance evening begins with live band
2:15 AM After Party
During the evening:
Teachers’ show
Final M & M Advanced Lindy Hop
Final M & M Open Balboa
Saturday 9th: AMAZING PARTY
At TEATRO CARTIERE CARRARA - Florence
9:00 PM Prelims Mix & Match Open Lindy Hop
9:30 PM Taster Class (open to all participants)
10:15 PM Social Dance evening begins with live band
2:15 AM After Party
During the evening:
Teachers’ show
Final Mix & Match Open Lindy Hop
LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION show with Ksenia
sunday 10th: GOODBYE PARTY
At TEATRO CARTIERE CARRARA - Florence
9:00 PM Taster Class (open to all participants)
10:00 PM Social Dance evening begins
Packs
*Early Bird prices from August 3rd to August 23rd!
FULL PACK
Includes 3 Lindy Hop, Balboa, or Solo Jazz classes + 4 evenings + Taster Classes
€165 *
COMBO PACK
Includes 6 classes across two dances of your choice among Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Solo Jazz + 4 evenings + Taster Classes
€235 *
INVITATIONAL TRACK
Includes 3 Lindy Hop classes + 4 evenings + Taster Classes
€135 *
INVITATIONAL TRACK + LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION
Includes 3 Lindy Hop classes + 6 hours of preparation and video filming + 4 evenings + Taster Classes
€300 *
LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION
with Ksenia
Includes 6 hours of preparation and video filming + 4 evenings + Taster Classes
€250*
LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION + FULL PACK
Includes 6 hours of preparation and video filming + 3 classes of one dance of your choice among Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Solo Jazz + 4 evenings + Taster Classes
€320*
THEMED CLASSES
THEMED CLASSES
AFRO
with percussion
OPEN level
1 class of 90 minutes
20€
THEMED CLASSES
MUSICALITY
with Live band
OPEN level
1 class of 90 minutes
20€
THEMED CLASSES
BODY PERCUSSION
OPEN level
1 class of 90 minutes
20€
THEMED CLASSES
TAP DANCE
INT/ADV level
2 classes of 75 minutes each
35€
THEMED CLASSES
SLOW BAL BEGINNER
2 classes of 75 minutes each
35€
THEMED CLASSES
SLOW BAL INT/ADV
2 classes of 75 minutes each
35€
Registration opens on August 3rd
Competitions
Mix & Match open Lindy Hop
(dedicated to those who have never taken part in another Mix & Match, or who have never reached the final at this or other festivals)
Prelims: SATURDAY 9th, 9:00 PM
Final: SATURDAY 9th, during the evening
Mix & Match advanced Lindy Hop
(dedicated to those who have already reached the final in other Mix & Match competitions at this or other festivals)
Prelims: FRIDAY 8th, 9:00 PM
Final: FRIDAY 8th, during the evening
Mix & Match Open Balboa
Prelims: FRIDAY 8th, 9:15 PM
Final: FRIDAY 8th, during the evening
(dedicated to those who have never taken part in another Mix & Match, or who have never reached the final at this or other festivals)
Registration via the booking form (€5 per person).
Generous prizes for the top 3 winners of each competition.
Extra activities
Activities
Aperitiv with Live Music
Friday 8th and Saturday 9th
from 6:00 to 7:45 PM
at “JAZZ BISTROT”
A little get-together to spend time together, sip a good cocktail, and listen to (and dance to!) great music.
useful info and conventions
The lesson locations may be subject to minor changes.
TEATRO CARTIERE CARRARA: via Fabrizio de André angolo, Lungarno Aldo Moro, 3, 50136 Firenze FI
SANCAT: Via del Mezzetta, 1, 50135 Firenze FI
SWING STUDIO 22 ssd: Viale Alessandro Volta 127/a, 50131 Firenze FI
INSTABILE: Via della Funga, 50136 Firenze FI
CIRCOLO ARCI LA LOGGETTA VALUNGO: Via Aretina, 301, 50136 Firenze FI
JAZZ BISTROT: Via Aretina, 100/r, 50136 Firenze FI
Recommended accommodations
HU Firenze Camping
Via Generale C. A. dalla Chiesa, 1/3, 50136 Florence FI
To access the discounted rate on any room type (minimum 2-night stay), enter the discount code HU_SWING27 at the time of booking online
La Sosta dei Savi Bed & Breakfast (colazione vegana)
Via Caterina Franceschi Ferrucci, 35 - Florence | neighbourhood: Coverciano
Contact the property directly and mention that you’ll be attending Keep on Swingin’ by Swing Studio 22
Cell: +39 334 3651176 – +39 339 5495116
Italiana Hotels Florence
Viale Europa 205
To access the discounted rate, book by contacting the hotel directly and mentioning that you’ll be attending the festival organized by Swing Studio 22 at the Teatro Cartiere Carrara
Tel: +39 055 6533316
B&B Dolce Luna
Via di Bellariva, 20
To access the discounted rate, mention at the time of booking (whether via WhatsApp or on the website) that you’ll be attending the Swing Festival – Keep on Swingin’
Tel: 373 8501949
Hotel Ferrucci
Via di Ricorboli, 2
For the discounted price, enter the discount code Swingin27 when booking online. Book by December 20th, 2026, subject to availability.
Minimum stay of two nights
Tel: 055 688 660
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center
Viale Amendola, 34
To access the discounted rate for standard rooms (Flex rate), book on the hotel’s website (bbhotels.com) and at step 4 (summary and payment) enter the discount code MUSICA10
Tel: 055 2343201
Canto dei Mille e Palazzo Lombardo
Via Frusa 14 / Viale dei Mille, 6
To get the discounted rates, book directly with Tiziana at 328 007 3854 – 055 576 528, or via email, mentioning your participation in Keep on Swingin’ by Swing Studio 22
Tel: 3280073854 – 055576528
Appartamento Piazza dei Giudici
Florence city center
Suggested accommodations
Hostel 7
Viale dei Mille, 11
Tel.: (+39) 055218510
Whatsapp: +39 3314430043
A&O Hostels - Campo Marte
Via Mannelli, 119
TIPS & TRICKS
Florence is well served by public transport (buses & tram), but make sure to allow plenty of time for your journey!
If you want to visit the city center, we recommend reaching it by public transport or by bike (there are various bike-sharing and electric scooter services to choose from).
The city center of Florence can easily be explored on foot!
If you come by car, be careful: blue parking spaces are paid (usually from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM), white spaces are reserved for residents, and yellow spaces are reserved for people with disabilities.
If you need a taxi, you can call: +39 055 4242 or +39 055 4390
For any questions, don’t hesitate to ask our Staff!
