Lindy Hop in Ghent
LINDY HOP AT SHOONYA
Day:
Wednesday
Where:
Studio Art Deco (1st Floor)
Teachers: Upside Down
Sep, Leni, Ann-Sofie
Levels:
Level 1: Beginners Continued
Language & Age:
NL/ EN | 12+
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Start Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
End Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 19:30 - 20:30
Total:15 SessionsSchedule (Wednesdays):
Feb: 11, 25
Mar: 4, 11, 18, 25
Apr: 1, 22, 29
May: 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun: 3, 10
Note: Krokusvakantie: 16 - 22 February / Paasvakantie: 6 - 19 April
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Details for our Fall/Winter semester are currently being finalized. Please check back in May for the full schedule and pricing.
Energetic Swing, Connection, and Rhythm
Lindy Hop
Lindy Hop is an energetic couple dance style born out of African-American jazz culture. Its popularity peaked in the 1930s, when big bands played swing music for dancers. To this day, the playful and expressive nature of the Lindy Hop appeals to many dancers.
Upside Down and its teachers spotlight the connection with each other and the music, improvisation with room for personal style and respect for the roots of this social dance. As guests in the culture, we celebrate Black American values such as creativity, freedom and a sense of community. Everything comes together in a rhythmic game in which your whole body swings along.
Lindy Hop classes at Shoonya Dance Centre are organized in collaboration with Upside Down.
Level 1: Beginners Continued
In the beginners continued series, we build further on the foundations developed in the first semester. You are welcome to join this group as a new member if you recognize yourself in the following description: You have been social dancing to swing and jazz music for a couple of months or longer. You enjoy exploring the connection with your dance partner, and personal expression within Lindy Hop. You are familiar with 8-count moves such as circle, swing out, promenade; with 6-count moves such as send out, tuck turn and change of place; and with solo and coupled charleston. You are eager to further develop your sense of rhythm, technical skills and musicality to express yourself on the social dance floor.
In this series you will learn both roles, which means you will lead and follow in class, and be able to dance with everyone. If you wish, you can stick to one role. Our instructors create a warm learning environment where the joy of dancing shines through. A social dance, that's guaranteed!
What to wear & bring:
Comfortable clothing • Dance shoes/Bare Feet • A bottle of water • A napkin to wipe off sweat
Partner Registration: Please note that for Lindy Hop, registration with a dance partner is not required.
Need a partner? Are you looking for a dance partner to join us? Join the Shoonya Dance Forum and connect with our vibrant dance community!
Register
Lindy Hop - Level 1 - Beg Contd.
When: Wednesday, 19:30 - 20:50
(15 sessions)Price: €223
12% Discount for students (under 25 years)
80% Social Discount with UiTPAS
UPSIDE DOWN
Upside Down is a Ghent-based organization that, in addition to organizing many swing, jazz and blues events and festivals, is now happy to spread its passion for these dance cultures at Shoonya.
Our classes are accessible and playful, aimed at developing social connection, sense of community, improvisation, personal expression and sense of rhythm. Technique and fun go hand in hand.
Thanks to a customizable approach and the Everybody Leads, Everybody Follows principle in our partnered dance classes, anyone can participate. No experience is required - the only requirement is respect for the dance culture and a hearty dose of enthusiasm! Together we set the mood to discover, move and connect.
SEP VERMEERSCH
Sep is a Ghent-based dancer, active as a teacher, versatile artist, MC, DJ and artistic director at Upside Down. His excellent reputation reaches far beyond the borders. Thanks to his great passion for the historical background of dance cultures, and an inexhaustible creativity, he knows how to move young and old.
Photo Credits: Juls Sobron
LENI DENORME
Leni is an experienced and passionate teacher of swing dance, known for her commitment to the swing community in Ghent. She knows how to inspire dancers from diverse backgrounds in a playful and accessible way. Besides teaching, Leni never tires from organizing and performing within the scene as part of Upside Down.
Photo Credits: Robyn Coggans
ANN-SOFIE VAN ENIS
An eternal student, Ann-Sofie likes to delve into the history of jazz music and dance, sharing her learning in each class. She introduces everyone to musicality and personal expression in an approachable way. In Addition to teaching, she organizes events and projects for Upside Down.
Photo credits: Leyla Hesna
Perfect Pairings
Solo Jazz: Build your individual swing vocabulary, rhythm, and syncopation to bring more flavor and musicality into your partner dancing!
Jazzy Workout: Boost your stamina and cardiovascular endurance so you can keep swinging out all night long without getting tired.
Students taking multiple weekly classes automatically receive a discount at checkout!
