22–24 AUGUST 2025

Dear Dancer!

Welcome to our Tartu Summer Swing mini edition on 22–24 August 2025! Saturday, 23 August, is the main festival day, but there will be nice activities on Friday and Sunday too.

The Saturday dance classes will be led by the wonderful Tanja and Kay, who are coming to visit us from Finland! In the evening, there will be a Boogie Woogie taster class taught by Ksenia and Sathish, also from Finland. And of course, we’ll be dancing to live music at the party with Duo Tundmus Meets the Band!

For those who want a warm-up before Saturday’s festival day, the Friday schedule also includes a Lindy trip through late-summer Tartu and a cozy social dance afterwards. On Sunday, there will be a themed class with Ksenia and Sathish, followed by a lovely end-of-summer picnic by the river.

See You in Tartu!

Tartu Summer Swing Team

Teachers

Tanja & Kay

…are from Helsinki, Finland, and they love anything Swing. Between the two of them, they have around 15 years of combined experience teaching Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz. They value connecting the dance to the musical context and history. One of their most important focus points is that leaders and followers get equal amounts of challenge in class.

Ksenia & Sathish

…are also from Helsinki. Their story began seven years ago when Sathish, a beginner, first stepped onto the dance floor, while Ksenia, with her experience in various dance styles, guided them along the way. Through dancing, they have learned to be present in the moment and fully express themselves through the music. They can’t wait to celebrate swing dancing and connect with fellow dancers at the festival.

Duo Tundmus meets the Band

…is a new musical endeavour by pianist Lisanne Pappel and singer Gloria Elisabeth Jörberg, which was born in 2022 in Estonia. For our party, the duo is taking a band with them.

The duo composes music inspired by the traditional jazz of the 1930s – 50s, while staying true to their roots and adding an Estonian flare to the music.

“Tundmus” – an Estonian word that roughly translates to “feeling or sensation”, encapsulates the duo`s inspiration – the dimness of a jazz club, the beauty of Estonian nature and the philosophical dilemmas of everyday life.

Schedule

PS! Organizers may make some changes in the schedule.

Prices

Early Bird (until 22 June)
full pass 75 €, class pass 50 €, party pass 25 €

Mid Bird (until 22 July)
full pass 85 €, class pass 55 €, party pass 35 €

Late Bird (until 17 August)
full pass 95 €, class pass 65 €, party pass 35 €

Full pass = 4,5 h dance classes, Boogie Woogie taster, party with live music
Class pass = 4,5 h dance classes
Party pass = Boogie Woogie taster, party with live music

There will be a Lindy trip and warm-up party on Friday, and a picnic by the river on Sunday (free for everyone). More info can be found in the schedule!

Contact

swingtartu@gmail.com