CAPE TOWN SWING
A volunteer led community of dancers in Cape Town sharing their love of Swing Era jazz dances: Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz Charleston, Balboa, Blues. We offer classes, host events, and work with musicians.
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Established in 2015, Cape Town Swing is a community organisation driven by jazz-loving dancers sharing the joy of Lindy Hop and other Swing Era dances.
Our values are grounded in safe and inclusive community, jazz roots appreciation, and our unique South African context.
On the Blog
International Teacher Takeover!
This February, Cape Town Swing is thrilled to welcome Nancy Hitzig, Cat Foley, and Annette Walker for a month-long teaching residency packed with classes, workshops, open practices, and plenty of chances to dance together. It doesn’t matter what level you are; total beginners and advanced dancers alike will get so much from this residency, which is designed to meet you...
Swing Camp 2025
Every year, there’s one weekend Cape Town Swing dancers look forward to more than any other, and this past November, Swing Camp once again proved why it’s the highlight of the CTS calendar. From 20th–23rd November 2025, we returned to the Fynbos Estate, where the olive groves, big skies, and warm community spirit set the perfect backdrop for a wonderful...
The Space Between: What Swing Dance Teaches Us About Relationships
When I first started learning swing dance, I was focused on the steps, the spins, and keeping time (and also on not making a fool of myself!). But as I grew in confidence, relaxed, connected to the music, and tuned into my lead, I noticed something unexpected: a space emerging. A space between the rhythm, the moves, the two people...
