We sit down with a dancer, musician, and band leader from Toulouse, France, Maka. We talk about the relationship between music and dance, the recreation and evolution of the art form, and expressing ourselves within it. We discuss what it means to connect to the music at a dance party, or in competition, and how we can value and appreciate musicians more.

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

We sit down to talk with Sonia, a dancer and organizer from Barcelona. We chat about her early days of dancing, performing with Frankie Manning and working on a long-lasting partnership. Sonia shares her approach to teaching and competing, the (un)importance of levels in the dance, and placing your worth on the opinion of others.

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

Dancer, scene leader, and organizer from a vibrant swing scene in Seoul, South Korea. We discuss building a community, running festivals, and choosing what talent to bring. We dive into the topic of judging, giving, and receiving feedback, and we both share bits of advice that influenced our approach to competing. We also talk about finding balance and why Nalla keeps the dance career a secret from his daytime job co-workers.

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

Dancer and actor, Jean-Charles Zambo joins us to discuss his artistic path, creating performances that are true to you, and prioritizing your own values and interests. We compare Swing dance and Hip-Hop communities, the role of expression, innovation, and inclusion. We tackle the questions of building self-confidence and teaching others to move in their own ways rather than following trends. 

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

Today's guest is Pamela Gaizutyte: dancer, choreographer, educator, and the face behind the creative project of P.mela Swingin’ Shoes. We discuss her projects, confidence and identity, forming partnerships, and finding the balance with social media. We reflect on the evolution of the dance scene over the years and the reasons behind the popularity of Swing dance in Lithuania. 

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

From Taiwan, we sit down to talk with Jason: a dancer, educator, and the creator of Switch Taipei. We talk about his studies in Dance Anthropology, his approach to teaching dance while empowering students from the beginning, and the freedom to choose the dance role outside of gender stereotypes. He also shares his experience with the representation of LGBTQ+ in the dance community and his dating situation. 

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

Tap dancer, performer, choreographer, and teacher Thomas Marek joins the podcast to discuss his artistic path and the discovery of new forms of expression and storytelling that tie in with tap's origins. We talk about the fundamentals and joy of improvising, how not to let your mind hold you back, and to make your dancing "your own".  Thomas explains his approach to coaching, the transition to teaching more empoweringly, and tools for practicing. 

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

Thomas website: https://www.thomasmarek.com/

This week's guest is the saxophonist and leader of the swing band "Swing Shouters" - Sylvain Roudier. We chat about his creative process, his way of developing a unique sound, and the symbiotic relationship between dancers and musicians. We also discuss what makes a band (or a dancer) swing and how to work on that.

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

Check out Swing Shouters music: https://swingshouters.bandcamp.com/

A special episode from the International Lindy Hop Championships Europe 2022 where the artists and judges sat down to discuss their thoughts and vision on competitions: "Competition & Culture: How do they relate?". You will hear Marie N’Diaye, Moncell Durden, Remy Kouakou Kouame, Tena Morales-Armstrong, LaTasha Barnes, Moe Sakan, Alice Mei, Felix Berghäll, Vincenzo Fesi, and a Special Guest Ms. Mickey Davidson.

The International Lindy Hop Championships Europe takes place, in person, each year in Sofia, Bulgaria. 

Visit http://www.ilhc.com for more information.  

Powered by: ILHC, Lindy Hop Bulgaria, Remy Kouakou Kouame.  

This event is part of the project Swinging Europe Network. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

We sit with dancer, teacher, and performer from the UK, Cat Foley, to talk about her life and work after covid and how her theatre and clowning practice influenced her dancing and teaching. We discuss her new show, “Swing sister swing,” which uses partnered swing dance as a storytelling tool to address social exclusion and what inspired it. We also talk about finding your voice and individuality in dance and performing.

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.