Swing dance in Barcelona

Swing dancing and lindy hop are enjoying a healthy revival in Barcelona. In dance schools, parks, museums and squares, people are at it everywhere. And why not? It’s fun, sociable and great exercise. There’s no shortage of places to learn the moves and plenty of opportunities to strut your stuff with the best of them. Here’s our list to get you started.

OUTDOOR SWING JAMS

Lindy al Parc: First and third Sunday of the month between 12pm and 2.30pm (October to April) or 6pm till 8.30pm (May to September) at the Parc de la Ciutadella bandstand.

Gràcia: Pl. de la VirreinaLast Sunday of the month. 12.30pm-2.30pm.

Gràcia. Pl. de la Revolució.6pm-8pm. First Saturday of the month.

Poblenou. In front of the Casino, Rbla del Poblenou.Second Saturday of the month. 12pm-2.30pm.

Sants. Pl. Osca.Third Sunday of the month,12pm-2.30pm.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Jazzing Festival: 21st. 11am-12.30pm. Pl. Comerç.Free swing session with the Sant Andreu Jazz Band. Organised by Swing Maniacs.

MNAC swing sessions: 13th. 5pm-7pm. MNAC. Palau Nacional. Montjuïc.Swing dancing with live music in the museum foyer, courtesy of the Flat Foot Flogie Boys. Free entry.

Summer Swing Jam: 10pm till midnight. Swing Maniacs. Carrer de l’Església 4.Swing jam open to all(€4 for non-students).

SCHOOLS

BallaSwing: Ros de Olano 9.www.ballaswing.cat

Swing Maniacs: Carrer de l’Església 4.www.swingmaniacs.com

Lindyhop.cat: Torrijos 70.www.orfeogracienc.cat

Spank the Baby: Vistalegre 18.www.spankthebaby.net

OTHER

BCNSwing: This non-profit organisation is dedicated to promoting swing dance in the city. www.bcnswing.org