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Festival

History Weekend - 100 Years of Swinging at the Savoy 2026

Jul 18 – Jul 19, 2026 · Magdeburg, Germany

Presented by Swing39

What to expect

The first History Workshop Weekend explores the origins of Lindy Hop through a weekend program featuring film footage from the early days and interviews with the elders. Participants will trace the dance's century-long development via workshops and discussions, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Savoy Ballroom.

Who you'll dance with

Teachers

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Joseph Sewell Unclaimed

United Kingdom

Joseph Sewell is one of the UK and Europe's leading international dancers, instructors and educators of African American swing dances suc...

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Charlotte Middlemiss Unclaimed

United Kingdom

Charlotte Middlemiss is one of the UK and Europe's leading swing dance teachers and performers of authentic dances such as the 1940s Lind...

Venues

Kulturzentrum Moritzhof