About this Event

Dates: Friday, February 6th & Friday, February 13th, 2026 Time: 19:00 - 21:30 (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM) each night Location: Shoonya Dance Centre Price: 65€ per person for both sessions 👋 Hey Ghent! Ever wanted to learn Lindy Hop? This is your chance! Join Upside Down for our intensive Lindy Hop Beginner Bootcamp in Ghent! Perfect for absolute beginners, this 5-hour workshop is designed to introduce you to the energetic and joyful world of Lindy Hop, a classic partnered Swing dance born from African-American jazz culture. 💃🕺 No partner? No problem! You'll learn both the lead and follow roles and rotate partners throughout the class, so it's a fantastic way to meet new people. Over two fun-filled Friday nights, our amazing teachers Sep, Leni, and Ann-Sofie from Upside Down will guide you through: - Fundamental Lindy Hop movements for the social dance floor - Rhythm, body movement, and spatial awareness - Building strong partner connection - Tools for improvisation and personal style - Personalized feedback to help you grow! Why learn Lindy Hop? It's an incredibly fun, social, and energetic dance that will get you moving to the best Swing tunes! Plus, it's a fantastic way to boost your mood and connect with a vibrant dance community in Ghent. What to Expect: - 5 hours of expert instruction spread over 2 evenings. - A welcoming and encouraging environment. - A fantastic introduction to the world of social Swing dancing! After the Bootcamp: Ready for more? We invite you to join our Beginners Continued series at Shoonya, with the first class conveniently scheduled on Wednesday, February 11th at 19:30, between your bootcamp sessions! What to Bring: - Comfortable clothes & shoes with smooth soles. - Water bottle. - Your enthusiasm! Secure your spot now! Spaces are limited and a minimum number of participants is required for the bootcamp to proceed (full reimbursement if cancelled). 🔗 https://www.shoonyadance.com/calendar/lindy-hop-beginner-bootcamp-with-upside-down-in-ghent Let's Swing into action, Ghent! See you on the dance floor! Pc: Juls Sobrón #LindyHop #SwingDance #Ghent #BeginnerDance #UpsideDown #DanceBootcamp #Shoonya #WhatToDoInGhent #DanceClasses #LearnToDance

Dance Styles

Lindy Hop (100%)

Organizer

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Sep Vermeersch

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Shoonya Dance Centre

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Upside Down

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Ann-Sofie van Enis