Tánc a szabadban – Taste of Swing

Swing dancing, jazz music, and a community experience—all completely free!

Dancing outdoors—the Taste of Swing event series is aimed at:

• those who are just starting to explore jazz music and are curious about how to dance to it

• jazz music enthusiasts and swing dancers,

• or anyone who’s simply curious about what it feels like to dive into a truly energetic, creative, and welcoming community.

What do we offer?

Taste of Swing: a free Lindy Hop introductory class for absolute beginners

The program kicks off with a swing dance introductory class where you don’t need to know anything beforehand. We’ll show you the basics, let you try out the moves, and let you experience what it feels like to dance to swing music—freely, playfully, and without any expectations.

Jazz Concert & Social Swing Party

Following the introductory class, a jazz concert awaits, combined with a swing dance evening, with a swing DJ providing the music during the breaks. This way, you can enjoy the evening whether you just want to listen to the music or feel like dancing.

Band

Meet the Swing Community

We’re confident that most of the Hungarian swing dance community will be there, so you can see firsthand what kinds of swing dances are performed and what the atmosphere of such an event is like.

Why Should You Come?

Dancing fosters creativity, helps you escape the daily grind, and connects you to a community that is open, supportive, and inspiring. This evening is all about the experience, the music, the joy of movement, and connecting with one another. We warmly welcome everyone who is open to the world of swing jazz, who would like to try dancing, or who simply wants to enjoy a special, fun, and community-oriented event.

The dance we’ll be trying together: Lindy Hop

The crown jewel of swing dances—energetic, playful, and full of improvisation. It originated in Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s, and since then has captivated millions of people worldwide with its cheerful atmosphere and sense of freedom. A partner is not required to participate, but we’d be happy if you could bring one.

The dance we’ll try together: Shag

It’s fast, energetic, and every step will put a smile on your face. It originated in the jazz clubs of the 1930s and is the perfect choice if you love upbeat music and cheerful, free-spirited dance styles. A partner isn’t required to participate, but we’d love it if you could bring one.

The dances we’ll try together: Solo Jazz & Charleston

One of the freest and most colorful forms of swing dance—here, it’s all about you and the music. Classic jazz steps, playful movements, and spontaneous improvisations blend together to bring out your creative side. You’re not just dancing—you’re bringing the music to life—a little differently with every beat, a little better with every moment. No partner is required to participate.

The dance we’ll try together: Blues

One of jazz’s most expressive dance styles—full of emotion, improvisation, and the freedom to follow the music’s rhythm. It can be slow and sensual, or it can be lively and playful—it always takes shape in harmony with the music. It’s the perfect choice if you love the intimate connection between movement and music, and if you’d like to discover the endless freedom of dance in an open, friendly environment. A partner isn’t required to participate, but we’d love it if you could bring one.

Rules for Participation

By participating, you agree to respect the core principles of our community: to be present with openness and attentiveness, to accept the guidelines of the Pepita Dance Association (Terms and Conditions, Code of Conduct), and to take the time to familiarize yourself with dance etiquette. All of this is important so that this evening can be a safe, liberating, and joyful experience for everyone.