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In Mozambique, each region, each village has their own traditions and variations of different dances. They are used as an individual expression and play an important role in preserving Mozambique’s cultural heritage. What all dances have in common is that rhythm comes first, movements come second. Here are examples of some of the dances passed down through generations: Xigubo, Marrabenta, Ngalanga, Makway, Nganda, Limbondo, Xisaizana, Mutxongoio, Semba, Niketche, Makwaya, Makwayela, Zorre, Tufu, Utsi, Tema Tema, Chingomana & Maseve.
2500 SEK
  • 19 - 21 July 2024
  • 6 classes à 70 min (full time weekend)
  • Evening entrances included (Fri, Sat, Sun)
  • Sunday crash courses included
  • Weekend side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, cabaret etc.) included
On this level, there should be a basic understanding of the Balboa rhythms, and the mix between the different styles related to closed and open positions. If you are an experienced Lindy Hopper and have just started to try out Balboa, this is probably the level for you! The programme will focus on different kinds of footwork, as well as a handful of lead- and follow patterns that are sometimes easy to catch, and sometimes a bit more challenging than just the basic figures.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Balboa classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 6 international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
The word itself is self-explanatory, and no previous dance experience is necessary. The classes, each 70 minutes long, will start from scratch. Check-in will take place on late Friday afternoon, and will be followed by the first class; the remaining five classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend pass includes the evening entrance on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
2500 SEK
  • 12 - 14 July 2024
  • 6 classes à 70 min (full time weekend)
  • Evening entrances included (Fri, Sat, Sun)
  • Sunday crash courses included
  • Weekend side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, cabaret etc.) included
On this level, fundamental basics and good Balboa rhythms should be long established. The tempo of both the music and the teaching will be slightly challenging, and the focus will sometimes relate to improvisation and personal interpretation. Rhythmical sensitivity is an asset to be able to follow classes at this level. The ability to follow different rhythmical variations, both in closed and open positions and different tempi, should not represent a major problem. No auditions will be held; this level is for more experienced Balboa dancers.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Balboa classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 6 international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
Designed for dancers who have mastered the basics, participants will explore nuanced footwork, seamless transitions, and enhanced partner connection. Expect to be challenged with more complex patterns and a focus on musicality, allowing individuals to refine their Balboa technique and experience the sheer joy of this classic swing dance at a higher skill level.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Balboa classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 6 international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
This summer Herräng Dance Camp is a place of education for swing dancers as well as for swing musicians! During Week 2, you will learn how to master all the codes of jamming, how to arrange a song and how to swing hard, through 5 hours of classes, live classes with international teachers and plenty of practice time and late night jams! All this together with our "Jam Man" Maka (the Monkey)!
790 SEK
  • 5 classes à 70 minutes
  • limited to 12 participants
  • Minimal requirement for participants: being able to play a chord progression
  • Participate in jams, classes and other happenings
  • Registration is possible under "Extras" in My Herrang
This track is currently under construction, we will release the description very soon! We can already disclose that this track is mainly thought for people that are already at camp and want to spice up their experience a bit, or party passers that feel like they have too much free time in their hands! Nonetheless, everyone is welcome to the track even if they don’t participate in other camp activities.
790 SEK
  • 5 classes à 70 minutes
  • Registration is possible under "Extras" in My Herrang
The more we think we know them, the more original, unexpected and innovative we find them when we re-learn them. You will surely rediscover with a new ear all the rhythms that sometimes with time disappeared or were simplified. Classic routines can help dancers to expand their library, skills and to work on self expression. This course will cover the following routines: California Routine, Trickeration, Trankey Doo, Lindy Chorus und Stops. Mixed level, this track will probably suit Lindy Hoppers from Intermediate level and up.
5900 SEK
  • 15 classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • International teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
Breai Mason Campbell will guide us through some key topics during these evening classes. Since Herräng Dance Camp believes that these subjects should be accessible to as many people as possible, the camp itself will cover 20% of the costs of the whole course. Additionally, all the profits from this course will be donated to the brand new Norma Miller Fund. This track is currently under construction, we will release the description very soon! We can already disclose that this track is mainly thought for people that are already at camp and want to spice up their experience a bit, or party passers that feel like they have too much free time in their hands! Nonetheless, everyone is welcome to the track even if they don’t participate in other camp activities.
630 SEK
  • 5 classes à 70 minutes
  • Registration is possible under "Extras" in My Herrang
This class is offered for dancers aged 18-23, creating a space for those who have moved past Swing Kids and Teens and all the other experienced young dancers out there. Fluency in the language of rhythms is key, and your dance flow should have a convincing vibe. Get ready for semi-guided tours through the rhythmic musicality landscape, where faster tempos, new rhythm variations, and personal interpretations are all on the horizon.
  • 15 Lindy Hop classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 10+ international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
A handful of classes, some practice on your own, the basic six- and eight-counts under control, and at least a few months of general experience. This program is also ideal for those who have danced Lindy Hop in the past, but had a longer break and want to refresh your knowledge. This level indicates an understanding of fundamentals and a basic ability to social dance. Please avoid signing up for this level if you are a complete beginner; please choose any of the beginner weekends instead.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Lindy Hop classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 10+ international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
The word itself is self-explanatory, and no previous dance experience is necessary. The classes, each 70 minutes long, will start from scratch. Check-in will take place on late Friday afternoon, and will be followed by the first class; the remaining five classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend pass includes the evening entrance on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
2500 SEK
  • 12-14 July or 19-21 July
  • 6 classes à 70 min (full time weekend)
  • Evening entrances included (Fri, Sat, Sun)
  • Sunday crash courses included
  • Weekend side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, cabaret etc.) included
These levels are for experienced dancers! On these levels, the language of rhythms should be spoken fluently and the general flow of the dance should be reasonably convincing. Some faster tempi might very well appear on top of new rhythm variations and personal interpretations. This level will provide semi-guided tours into the overall landscape of rhythmical musicality in general. If you would like to try out for the Advanced class, please register for this course. Once in Herräng, a peer audition (Saturday, 19.00, Alhambra Tent) will determine which level individual dancers belong to in relation to other attendees (Advanced, IntermediateAdvanced and sometimes Intermediate).
5900 SEK
  • 15 Lindy Hop classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 10+ international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
This is most likely where the majority of hobby and general social dancers with some years of dance experience belong. Basic rhythms and general mixing of patterns (six counts, eight counts, charlestons, jig walks et cetera) are familiar to you, as well as the fundamentals of lead and follow. This level will both offer quality time around basic material, but will even more so try to lift the dance form from only an execution of steps to a rhythmical flow of music.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Lindy Hop classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 10+ international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
On public request and by public demand: a combined track following the five basic themes of our highly profiled night-time party dance floor, "The Ramble": expect early jazz dances, slow drag, rhythm'n'blues, be-bop and latin.
5900 SEK
  • 15 classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • A different theme every day
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
This is where an average old-school jazz dancer with a decent knowledge around traditional solo steps and traditional routines will feel comfortable. The level will for sure deal with rhythmical fundamentals, but will also open doors to new rooms. The material will cover choreographed pieces, combinations, traditional steps as well as some slightly faster music here and there.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Solo Jazz classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 5+ international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
If the intermediate level will open doors to new rooms, this level will offer full entrance and presence inside the rooms. Dancers on this level should be able to somehow understand and speak the physical language of swing, and be familiar with lots of traditional solo jazz steps and routines. This programme will generally focus on elements around improvisation and the development of sensitivity in connection to the music.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Solo Jazz classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • 5+ international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
Superheroes of Swing! In this year's edition of Herräng Swing Kids Swing Teens, it's time to turn the spotlight on superheroes! It can be anything from historical superheroes to cartoon superheroes and even superheroes that we were lucky enough to live and dance with, side by side. The classes are offered and organized by the great Hanna and Mattias Lundmark. More information about the program and the registration can be found here: http://www.kalabalindy.com/swingkids.html/
3200 SEK
  • Open for kids and teens who are 8 years old (born in 2016) to 17 years old (born in 2007)
  • Classes are international, held in both Swedish and English
  • 7 Lindy Hop lessons
  • Theme classes of your own choice
  • Fun activities during the days
This level is designed for individuals who are new to tap dancing or have limited experience. Participants will focus on fundamental techniques, basic rhythms, and introductory combinations. The goal is to provide a solid foundation for further skill development.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Tap classes + 1 African Dance Class à 70 min (full time week)
  • International teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
This level is of course meant for tap dancers with good and solid experience in tap, and a genuine interest to move on into more complex rhythms and combinations. Dancers following this programme will most likely have several years’ worth of regular practice around tap and might feel very comfortable in jam circles as well as other slightly more demanding situations.
5900 SEK
  • 15 Tap classes + 1 African Dance class à 70 min (full time week)
  • International teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
"The Xperience" is joining Herräng Dance Camp to bring the flavor of the Jazz continuum to its fullest! "The Xperience" is a traveling event designed by Remy Kouakou Kouame where different Street Dance artists and communities come together to share and learn from each other! "The Xperience Track" at Herräng Dance Camp is offering a unique and exciting opportunity for participants to explore the rich connections between the Jazz tradition and various Street and Afro-descendant dance forms. Through the mix of different styles - Vernacular Jazz, Hip Hop, African Dance, House Dance and Tap Dance - participants will be able to explore the interconnections between those genres and their relationship to Jazz. Students will immerse in each of those individual styles as well as participate in conceptual sessions with the teachers collaborating with each other in order to explore the connections deeper. Be ready for an approach to dance education that goes beyond just learning the steps: the shared values and roots that define all those art forms (self-expression, rhythms, improvisation,…) and their own cultural and historical contexts that ties them together will be the core of the track. Overall, "The Xperience Track" at Herräng Dance Camp invites the participants to be part of a lively and inclusive party celebrating the living spirit of Jazz in all its richness.
5900 SEK
  • 16 classes à 70 min (full time week)
  • 5 international teachers
  • Full week party pass included
  • Free crash courses
  • Side events (e.g. daily meetings, library talks, pub nights, cabaret etc.) included
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General information

Are you planning on taking a class? This is good to know

International and local teachers, solo classes and couple dancing, weekend tracks and full week tracks, daytime classes and evening classes, our diverse range of tracks is designed to make everyone feel at home. So, which one will you choose? Every person is welcome! We have classes for the people with two left feet, for the ambitious ones, for the young, the young-at-heart, and those who are still figuring out which category they fall into.

  • A full-time one-week program offers 15 regular classes plus 1 African Dance class of 70 minutes each, spread out from Sunday morning until Friday afternoon.    
  • On average, all these programs come with three classes per day.
  • Please observe that all classes are held in English with limited possibilities of any form of translation.
  • No regular dance partner is needed since all classes, with a few exceptions, are based on partner rotation.
  • Before registering for a course, please try to assess your level based on your previous experience.
  • Additional details on levels are available under each class description.

Auditions & Class splits

Peer auditions: Participants at the "IntermediateAdvanced/Advanced" level of Lindy Hop are required to participate in our audition system on Saturday. During the auditions, participants will dance with each other and provide ratings, with no teachers involved in the process. However, teachers will pay close attention during the first classes to make sure every participant has been sorted into the appropriate levels.

Place and time for auditions: Saturday, 19:00.
The meeting point will be the Alhambra Tent (School area).

Class split: If too many participants sign up in one of our levels,they will be divided into several groups.  The division will be done randomly, hence, this will not be an audition and there will be no level difference between the two classes. Of course, we will try to keep groups of friends in the same class as much as possible. Do not fret, we will inform you well in advance, in case we need you to be present at a class split.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I supposed to only follow my group’s schedule, or can I choose a little bit whatever I like?

You are supposed to only follow the schedule of the program you signed up for. Be aware that we frequently perform passport controls during classes.

Can I book the single class/classes in advance?

We don’t make reservations for single classes beforehand. The priority goes to the people registering for the whole week as Herrang Dance Camp is based on the weekly basis programme. Whenever there are spots left , we can sell them to those who are joining just for a couple of days. So please come to our Reception on your arrival and ask about the options available.

Is it possible to change programs/levels once the week has started?

These kinds of changes are not very usual and they are exceptions to the rule almost every time. Please also note that Sunday evenings are the only time when it will be possible to change programmes. All programmes will be level checked on Sundays, and accordingly all level changes will be possible only with the approval of our Reception staff and teachers.

Is it possible to take private lessons from the teachers in Herräng?

This is something the camp administration is not involved in. Instead, if you are interested in taking a private lesson, please speak directly to the teacher in question. It’s up to him or her to say yes or no, and it’s up to the both of you to agree on compensation. If you need access to a dance floor, please feel free to make use of any hours that are not booked for anything else. At the same time, please note that it is never possible to look upon such a free dance floor as a private area – other interested dancers must also be given access.

Is there always an absolute balance between followers and leaders in the different programmes?

No, some of them might come with an imbalance, although we try our best to even all the classes out. But even then we can’t control if everybody is actually showing up to their classes everyday. So please do not expect things to be completely 50-50 – the nature of the camp itself seems to avoid the mathematical harmony of absolute balance.

Should I bring my Herräng passport with me at all times?

Yes, please do and please look upon it as a valuable document. The card is your entrance ticket to classes, parties as well as many other activities.

Disciplines

Different types of dances explained

Lindy Hop

The Lindy Hop is mainly a partner dance, centred around self-expression, syncopation, and improvisation. Listening to your partner is key! It can be danced to all kinds of tempos and it even takes to the air occasionally. Amidst the economic struggles brought about by the Great Depression and systemic racism, this dance originated as a cheerful response to the 1920s scene and was predominantly embraced by Black dancers. Many of them lived in Harlem, where hip dance spots like the Savoy and the Alhambra ballrooms were the place to be – that is where our tents get their names. The dance came together from different social dances that happened before it, like the Cakewalk, the Breakaway, and partnered Charleston. The Hellzapoppin' clip is as inspiring as it gets for Lindy Hop!

Balboa

It is difficult to pinpoint the exact time this dance saw light for the first time, but we can estimate it happened around the time when jazz arrived to the shores of the seaside town of Balboa in Southern California. The ballroom restrictions on open dancing in the 1930s which limited the Charleston and other exuberant dances probably led to the chest-to-chest partner dance we nowadays call Pure Balboa. Simultaneously, some daring dances introduced turns, kicks and even air steps – we now know this style as Bal-Swing. The passing of the years has given us what we today call Balboa. You’ll be able to enjoy some good dancing on the “Start Cheering” and Venice Beach clips.

Solo Jazz

Solo Jazz is an umbrella term that gathers many dances from the pre-Cakewalk dances to the post-war era styles, as well as be-bop and rhythm & blues. In modern terminology it often refers to dancing without a partner, and it comes without any influences of ballet or any other modern contemporary techniques. It is a very characteristic dance due to its syncopated steps and rhythms, and call and response to the music, all the while incorporating the vocabulary and steps of the vernacular jazz tradition. Solo jazz can be danced freely and improvised or in routines such as Shim Sham Shimmy, Big Apple, Trickeration, or Tranky Doo. Definitely look these names up and get some inspiration: Bessie Dudley, Florence Hill, Leon James, Mabel Lee, Normal Miller, Al Minns.

Tap

The combination of West African rhythms and British Isles soft-shoe and hard-shoe step dances gave shape and form to what we now know as tap dance. There are two considerable variations: Rhythm tap which focuses on musicality and is considered part of the jazz tradition, and Broadway tap, which centres around the dance and is widely performed in musical theatre. Worth mentioning some tap legends such as John Bubbles, the Nicholas Brothers, Bill Bojangles Robinson and Jeni LeGon.

Swing kids & Swing Teens: Superheroes of swing!

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English & more information

I årets upplaga av Herräng Swing Kids Swing Teens är det dags att rikta ljuset mot superhjältar!

Det kan vara allt från historiska superhjältar till tecknade superhjältar och även superhjältar som vi haft turen att få leva och dansa med, sida vid sida.
Och vad är egentligen en superhjälte? Det kan vara en släkting, din modiga klasskompis, en medmänniska som kämpar i en annan del av världen eller du själv, när du gör sådant som du egentligen är rädd för.


Vi kommer låta er inspireras av några av swing-epokens hjältar, som Bill Robinson och Lena Horne. De använde sitt artisteri för att slåss mot segregation och diskriminering av svarta.
I närtid har vi också haft många hjältar. Till exempel Dawn Hampton, som fick oss förstå superkraften inom musiken. Frankie Manning som uppfann mycket av den akrobatik som får oss alla att flyga, som superhjältar, genom luften. Dessutom betedde han sig som en superhjälte mot sin danspartner: respektfullt och vänligt.


Såklart ska vi även ha med andra typer av superhjältar som Spindelmannen, Wonder Woman och Black Panther.
Vi tar in alla dessa hjältar på ett lekfullt sätt i vårt läger och hoppas att det inspirerar oss alla till ett extra vänligt och heroiskt dansläger!


Det blir som vanligt, i sann Swing Kids Swing Teens-anda, en massa Lindy hop och roliga aktiviteter.
Så packa med en mantel och en superhjältes fina inställning och dansa med oss i sommar!
Danslägret är för alla som är 8 år (födda 2016) till 17 år (födda 2007), från nybörjare till de som vill tävlingsdansa.

I sommar 6-12:e juli erbjuder vi följande grupper och internationell betyder att vi pratar både svenska och engelska på lektionerna:
Internationell Klassisk Swing Kids (8-12 år)

Denna grupp kan delas in i två grupper i form av Kids och Cats beroende på antal anmälda. Det är sju lektioner Lindy hop: fyra lektioner med fokus på socialdans och tre lektioner koreografi. Alla elever har temaklasser, eget val och aktiviteter.

Internationell Klassisk Swing Teens (13-17 år)

Denna grupp kan delas in i två grupper i form av nybörjare och fortsättning beroende på antalet anmälda. Det är sju lektioner Lindy hop: fyra lektioner med fokus på socialdans och tre lektioner koreografi. Alla elever har temaklasser, eget val och aktiviteter.

Temaklasser

Vi erbjuder alltid tre temaklasser och grupperna delas in efter ålder. Varje grupp har en lektion var i respektive temaklass. 

Eget val

Lektionerna är åldersintegrerade och man har fyra lektioner Eget val. Välj mellan:
* Solo jazz och Stepp: Autentisk jazz med fokus på rytm, med och utan steppskor.
* Street dance: Modern dans till samtida musik.
* Play in a band. Ta med ditt eget instrument och spela i en ensemble.

Aktiviteter

Lägret bjuder på en kombination av danslektioner och roliga aktiviteter under dagarna. Aktiviteterna är ett sätt för eleverna att lära känna nya vänner och koppla av. Lägret äger rum kl. 10.00 till 16.40, söndag till fredag. Vi erbjuder kvällsaktiviteter mellan kl. 20.00 och 22.00 söndag till onsdag. Torsdag kväll får eleverna visa vad de lärt sig under veckan och familj och vänner kan komma. Fredagen blir det badutflykt och sedan Tedans på Dansbanan. Vi anordnar även en kul danstävling på Tedansen för alla som vill.
På fredag kväll är det maskerad på hela Herräng Dance Camp och temat är mycket passande “Heroes and Villains”. Så glöm inte att packa ned passande utklädningskläder!

Priser och mat

Priset för 2024 är 3200 SEK, varav 500 SEK är en deposition som inte betalas tillbaka efter att ni anmält er. I deltagaravgiften ingår avslutningsmiddag på torsdagen och fredagens lunch. Ett matpaket omfattande fem luncher (söndag-torsdag) är exklusive kursavgift och finns att köpa på plats och då till en kostnad av 650 SEK.

Boende

Det finns flera alternativ som HDC erbjuder: boende i sovsal, hyra ett rum i Woodside, boka privat boende, ta med tält eller husvagn. Det finns även flera alternativ på Airbnb.se.
Woodside är ett enkelt boende med en våningssäng per rum, med madrass, täcke och kudde. Du tar med egna sängkläder och handduk.
Läs mer på www.herrang.com/accommodation
OBS! För att boka boende via HDC behöver ni skapa ett Herräng-ID, logga in och registrera er på kursen Swing Kids Swing Teens och det kostar 10 SEK. Efter det kan ni boka och betala för det boende/tält/husvagn som ni önskar. Det är enda sättet att boka boende hos HDC.

Anmälan

Anmälan öppnar den 13:e december 2023. Här kommer det att finnas ett google-form som ni ska fylla i. Efter det betalar ni och för att betala via hemsidan klicka på produkten längst ned på Kalabalindys Swing Kids Swing Teens-sida. Ni kommer få ett bekräftelsemail från oss efter att ni registrerat er och betalat. Ni kommer även få ett mail om ni hamnar på vår väntelista.
Under första veckan i juni kommer ett längre info-mail från oss.

Tveka inte att kontakta oss med frågor och tankar: info@kalabalindy.com
Vi ser fram emot att träffa er, höra mer om vilka hjältar ni ser upp till och se er använda er egen superkraft när ni dansar!

Hanna, Mattias och Swing Kids Swing Teens gänget