Imagine a weekend where everything vibrates to the rhythm of the swing era: music that wraps around you, steps that flow effortlessly, smiles that connect, and that unique energy you feel only when your body truly moves in harmony with the beat. "Feel the swing, move your body" isn’t just the claim of The City Hop - it’s its soul. It’s an invitation to let yourself be carried away, to feel every note, and to experience swing with real intensity.

The City Hop is this and so much more: two days filled with emotions, learning, laughter, growth, and genuine connections that often turn into lasting friendships. If swing feels like home to you, this is where you’ll find your community, your groove, your moment. 🎶😍

🌍 WHO ARE OUR GUEST ARTISTS?

Alison & Issiaka

Explosive, skilled, and irresistibly musical — a duo bringing festival-level energy and perfectly timed acrobatic tricks to the floor. Alison (France), from Montpellier, blends acrobatic rock, boogie, and lindy hop with a precise and creative style. Issiaka (France) is pure energy: competitions, solo jazz, and a passion for improvisation that makes social dance come alive. Get ready to learn spectacular moves without losing the heart of social dancing.

Giulia & Antonio

Vintage vibes, Florentine heart, and a strong sense of community: Giulia (Italy) and Antonio (Italy) teach Lindy Hop with retro elegance and contagious joy. Founders of the Tuballoswing project in Florence, they bring technique, music, and a festive atmosphere that transforms every lesson into a memorable evening. Perfect if you want to learn to dance with style... and a big smile.

Henzapoppin’s Choo-Choo Train

Straight from Rome comes Henzapoppin’s Choo-Choo Train, an outstanding live band ready to set the dancefloor on fire at Saturday night’s party with an authentic, powerful and irresistible swing sound. Led by the charismatic voice of Henzapoppin, with Giuseppe Ricciardo on saxophone, Marco Cortese on guitar, Damiano Proietti on double bass and Riccardo Colasante on drums, this band is among the most appreciated and in-demand on the Roman swing scene.

Their repertoire is a true love letter to the Swing Era: great classics, hidden gems and arrangements designed to make you really dance, with a driving rhythm and a groove that grabs you and never lets go. With Henzapoppin’s Choo-Choo Train on stage, Saturday night won’t be just a party: it will be a night of pure social dance, collective energy and swing magic. 🎶🔥

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT?

Lindy Hop: Dive into the roots of swing with classes ranging from basic technique to stylish variations! Strengthen your connection, discover new steps, and let yourself be guided by the unstoppable energy of our extraordinary teachers. 🕺

Rhythm & Blues: Let yourself be carried away by the vibes of Rhythm & Blues: powerful, exciting, and full of groove! A class that combines movement, musicality, and feeling with the music, allowing you to dance with soul, rhythm, and endless fun! 🖤

Solo Jazz: Unleash your creativity and unique style with Solo Jazz lessons. Explore the movements and rhythms that gave birth to jazz and let the music carry you. 🎶
Bonus: Everyone attending the Solo Jazz class will have the chance to perform during the Saturday party together with the teachers, dancing the routine learned in class! A unique opportunity to share a special moment and experience the party together! 💃🕺

Urban Jazz: An irresistible mix of traditional jazz and contemporary influences! Urban Jazz allows you to play with rhythm, groove, and modern elements, creating a powerful and modern style. Perfect for those who love experimenting and surprising. 🔥

Follower Style: An explosion of creativity to break traditional roles and find your own way of dancing! Follower Style means freedom, expression, musicality, and the desire to break the rules while playing with music without labels. Get ready to discover a new perspective in swing, all your own. ✨

Aerials: Ready to fly? Aerials combine technique, trust, and adrenaline! Learn partner moves that lift you high (literally!) and make every performance spectacular. No need to be an acrobat — just the willingness to take on the challenge and have fun! 🚀

💡 WHY PARTICIPATE?

Because The City Hop is not just a workshop: it’s an experience to live. It’s the kind of weekend where you fully immerse yourself in swing and come back home with new energy, new ideas, new connections... and that wonderful feeling of improving enormously in just a short time.

You’ll have the chance to study with four extraordinary guest teachers, each with different paths and styles, ready to share technique, musicality, creativity, and an enthusiasm you feel from the very first step. Having international teachers like this, all in the same weekend, truly means accelerating your learning: more awareness, more confidence, more freedom on the dance floor — in just two days.

And then there’s the atmosphere: friendly, welcoming, full of smiles - the kind that makes you feel part of an even bigger community. But the true heart of the weekend will be the Saturday super party, featuring an exceptional live band coming all the way from Rome to gift us an explosive night of live music. It will be an unforgettable social dance night, filled with rhythm, improvisation, joyful sweaty smiles, and that collective magic that only a live band can ignite. A party like this isn’t just a party: it’s the moment when everything you’ve learned comes to life, when the community comes together, when you let yourself be carried completely by the magic of swing. A weekend of discoveries, laughter, new friendships, exchanges, inspiration... and a party that will make the whole event’s heart beat stronger. ❤️

🗓️ WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

👉🏼 SATURDAY, January 24, 2026
10:30 AM - 7:00 PM -> workshop *
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM -> VINTAGE SWING PARTY

👉🏼 SUNDAY, January 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:05 PM -> workshop *
2:05 PM - 3:25 PM -> BRUNCH - LUNCH BREAK
3:25 PM - 7:30 PM -> workshop *

* See the SCHEDULE section for detailed times of individual classes/levels

🎟️ PRICES

Find all details in the PACK section, where you’ll see prices and options designed for you. Every pack includes entry to the Saturday Vintage Swing Party for a complete and unforgettable experience! 🎶✨

For those not attending the workshop, tickets for the Vintage Swing Party can be purchased directly at the entrance for €12.

NB. To participate in the workshops, you must be a member of ASD Salento Swing People. The membership fee for all future workshops and association events 2025/2026 is €10.

📍 LOCATION

All lessons and the Vintage Swing Party will be held at Officine Cantelmo in Lecce.

🖌️ REGISTRATION

Registrations will open on 18/12/2025 at 8:00 PM! Seats are limited, so we invite you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.

NB. Priority will be given to registrations in couples (leader + follower).

👞 LEVELS

See the COURSES section to learn about the available courses and levels.



🎶 It will be one of those weekends that keep vibrating inside you, the kind that leave you with bright memories, new ideas, new friendships, and that wonderful sensation of having a body that still wants to move to the rhythm of swing. The energy will be incredible and spots are limited: this is the moment to "feel the swing, move your body", register now and secure your spot on the dance floor! 🕺✨

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