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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

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

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