Classes

Winter Jump offers solo jazz and Lindy Hop tracks with over 6 hours of workshop classes, several concept classes and a culture talk.

The Lindy Hop track has 6 levels, please read the level descriptions and choose wisely.

The solo jazz track has one level aimed at dancers with authentic jazz experience - please read the level description. Some of the main teachers will be teaching the solo jazz classes (in addition to Lindy Hop classes).

Class schedule

Class schedule 2026

- Note that classes start on Friday!
- More details about concept classes will come soon.
- Small changes might occur.

Class venues

The class venues are all within walking distance.

BUL is about 500 meters away from BLS and Treningshuset (less than 10 minutes on foot).

Water: There are water stations at all venues where you can fill your water bottle.

Food & Drinks: During daytime at BLS we sell coffee/tea and light snacks. Please note that you can pay with credit card or Vipps (we do not have change for cash). The BLS cafe area might get very crowded during lunchtime. Please be considerate <3

Concept classes

Concept classes are placed in between the classes with our main teachers, and you can choose which ones you want to attend. Some of the classes might have level suggestions, but most concept classes will have an open level.

You will be able to take 1 concept class each day. Each day, there are 3-5 concept classes that run in parallell, and you choose which one you want to take.

Full pass holders have full access to all concept classes - they are included in the pass.

If you have a party pass (full/duo/family), you can buy single tickets to the concept classes:

Single tickets here!

In between the main classes, we want to give you the possibility to pick and choose your own learning experience, and offer concept classes with a variety of themes - both within and outside of jazz.

We want to show our participants (you!) that Lindy Hop also has deep connections with other dance styles. We hope to broaden some perspectives by learning from other communities, and great teachers of other styles. We believe it truly gives a lot of value connecting with other dance styles that also has a strong emphasis on the social aspects, with the same roots and origins in street and club dances of different times and places.

Come play - Maka

Open level
Friday

Never touched an instrument in your life, and don’t know where to start? No problem - come join the jam masters Maka and Ada for a first introduction to how you can make music. And if you have an old instrument you rarely touch, and would like to brush some dust off it - bring it to this session for practice, tips and tricks from our multi-instrumentalist jam masters. No requirements, just rhythms, melodies and pure fun! Let’s make some music!

House - Mathias Jin

Open level
Friday

Introduction class to “clubbing” as it’s called originally. Referencing the essential crew, Dance Fusion, from New York, and House dance pioneers from Paris, Mathias Jin will guide you through his approach to House dance for beginners. We will touch upon grounding, grooves, basic vocabulary and foundational knowledge.

Afro fusion - Freddy

Open level
Friday

Add some sugar, spice and everything nice! Afrofusion serves a unique mix of various dance styles originating from the African continent, with a strong focus on rhythmical variations. Get ready to move and express!

Gettin' comfy in connection - Hanna & Sean

Open level
Friday

Partnership is a core value in the way that we create in Lindy Hop. One way in which we seek to honor partnership with each other and throughout social dancing is by finding comfortable connection. We will discuss ways to create comfort and clarity in connection while seeking to maximize the support for self expression in both roles.

Charleston moves - Sara & Julen

Intermediate
Friday

A fancy way to explore Charleston moves! From tandem to hand-to-hand and maybe even an airplane — we’ll work on variations and smooth transitions between these moves. NB! Basic knowledge of each move is required for this class.

Swing out rhythmic variations - Sara & Julen

Open level
Saturday

Sara & Julen would love you to join this class where swing outs will get a new meaning. You’ll be shaping your swing out, working on footwork and rhythm-based variations. You only need to know a basic swing out to join this class!

Solo Jazz

Open level
Saturday

Come learn a little solo jazz routine with Skye!

Norwegian folk dance

Open level
Saturday

Come join Sikia and Eilif for an intro class in Telegangar! Telegangar is a couples dance from Telemark in Norway. It is one of the oldest forms of folk dancing that is still alive and thriving today.

Tricky tandem charleston - Hanna & Sean

Advanced
Saturday

Explore tandem charleston through the lens of one of Sean’s favorite steps. Hanna and Sean will guide you through a Traveling Tandem Charleston step which is fun and playful. It’s perfect for competitions, performances, or adding something new to the already exciting partnered position. We will also examine some ways to transition the step into other familiar positions.

Musicality - Maka

Open level
Sunday

Where is the one? Why are we counting in 6 while the music is in 8? Who are all those aristocrats in swing music (Duke, King, Count...is there an imperator too?!), and where is the one?! Come join jam master, DJ and musician Maka as he will unlock some key elements to how swing music affects the way we dance.

Hip Hop with Jazzy

Open level
Sunday

Hip Hop is a subculture, lifestyle and artform that originates from Black American culture. It encompasses music, clothes, graffiti, DJing and MCing in addition to dancing. This class will focus on basic elements such as bounce, groove, and basic-steps from the Hip Hop dance. And most importantly having fun! Come get your groove on in this intro class!

Powerhouse ideas - Hanna & Sean

Intermediate/advanced
Sunday

In this course, we will complete a short, but effective choreography with the focus on dynamic movement. We will explore emphasizing different parts of a routine to create a variety of powerful moments.

Slides deep dive - Janne

Open level
Sunday

From her new dance project Soft Ice, Janne Eraker has gathered a lot of insight and approaches to slides. Mostly based on traditional tap slide vocabulary, but also material based on brush-techniques on a snare drum, and release technique from modern dance. It can be done on socks (especially norwegian “ullsokker”) or shoes with a hard/smooth leather sole. The class will give you some tools to different types of slides, be a proper workout for your body, and fragments of traditional slide steps.

Additional workshops

Don't miss out on the Culture talk!

Culture talk

📆Saturday at 13:15 in Storsalen @BLS

Dr. Marie N’diaye will lead a conversation with some of the teachers addressing perspectives on culture and the current international Lindy Hop scene.

This will be a “sit on the floor” experience since there is a class in the same room directly after the talk. (But let us know if you have special needs!). Also, bring your lunch!

Bouncing babies

📆 Saturday at 15:15 in Blåsalen @BLS

A parent friendly dance class. Bring your kids and come dance with them and your fellow dance parents!

This class is open to all dancers with kids.

DJ workshop with Maka

For people with DJ experience
📆 Friday at 17:00 in Halli @BLS.

Self declared music hater/critic Maka will share his best tips and tricks about DJing, software advice, detailing the missions and how you can shine as a DJ in your own dance scene.

Evening tasters

📆 Friday & Saturday at 19:30 @Samfunssalen

Anniversary treat! Warm up for the party with a taster class!

Friday: Rhythmania with Sara & Julen: A choreography inspired by the 1943 clip Rhythmania, where Mable Lee & The Harlem Honeys dance fiercely. We loved their movements, and we’re sure you will too! Solo Jazz – Intermediate level on.

Saturday: Intro to Blues dancing with Grey Armstrong.

The evening taster classes are included in all passes.

Levels

Since there are no auditions, we trust that you read the level descriptions thoroughly and choose wisely. If you are not sure what level to register for, you can ask your local teachers or regular dance partner about their opinion.

It will not be possible to change levels during the festival.

We want to emphasize that level placement is not a way of validating you as a dancer or person. You are an awesome person and dancer no matter what level you sign up for!

And we believe that all dancers can benefit from training and social dancing with each other, no matter what level they are at. So if you feel the level in your group is more uneven than what you are used to, see this as a wonderful opportunity to dance, connect and learn with different dancers from around the world.

Level descriptions

Crushing on Lindy Hop

🔥

You recently started dancing and feel excited to go to your first international swing dance event. You are familiar with triple steps, groove walks and some basic figures such as Lindy Circle, I go - you go, Tuck turn and Swing Out. You can’t wait to learn new skills and dance as much as possible!

Your understanding of Lindy Hop’s cultural roots is just beginning, you are curious, open and respectful as you learn, and this level will give you a strong first step on your journey.

Dating Lindy Hop

🌙

You are starting to fall in love with Lindy Hop, and feel ready to take it further. You know the basics, such as Tuck turn, Swing Out, Circle, and Charleston/Kick steps. You can dance 6 counts and 8 counts in the same song without problems. Sometimes you might feel uncertain on the dance floor, and find it challenging to dance to fast tempos on a crowded floor. You need some guidance to grow further, and can’t wait to learn from the amazing teachers at the festival.

Your understanding of Lindy Hop’s cultural roots is growing, and this level will help you explore them more deeply as you dance and connect with others.

Crazy in love with Lindy Hop

⭐️

You are absolutely in love with Lindy Hop, and want to learn all there is to know! You're familiar with most of the basic vocabulary, but some pieces are missing. You still want to expand your knowledge on basics, but you are eager to learn new moves too. You need more guidance around body awareness and improvisation, but you're ready to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. You have probably been to dance festivals before, and had such a great time, so you really can’t wait for Winter Jump!

Your understanding of Lindy Hop’s cultural roots is becoming more grounded, and this level invites you to explore them through music, connection, and improvisation.

In a relationship with Lindy Hop

❤️

You are an active dancer in your scene and have been to several international dance events before. You are comfortable with learning new material quickly and without much explanation. You are happy to look at the teachers executing a move, and then try it yourself without further explanation. You have probably watched your own dancing on video and are committed to growing as a dancer. You would like to feel more comfortable around improvisation, work on rhythms and refining your technique.

At this stage, you’re deepening both your dancing and your awareness of Lindy Hop’s cultural roots, learning to honor the history as you experiment and play.

Lifelong partner with Lindy Hop

♾️

You have been dancing for a long time, and appreciate working on the small details. You might be a local teacher and/or travel to international dance events regularly. You probably practise concepts, moves and styles on your own. You feel very comfortable improvising, playing with rhythms, making musical choices and reacting to phrasing and dynamics in the music, and you would like to work more on various techniques and bringing your own personality into the dance. You highly appreciate the social aspects of Lindy Hop, and are motivated by working on communication with your dance partners.

At this level, your dancing is supported by a strong understanding of Lindy Hop’s cultural roots, and you honor its history, community, and musical heritage in every step and improvisation.

Married to Lindy Hop

💍

You too have been dancing for a long time and you have a strong sense of rhythm and body awareness. You regularly practice dance on your own, and you are aware of the choices you make when you dance, and how you add your own personality into the dance. You travel to international dance events regularly, probably compete, and if you teach, you are one of the more experienced teachers in your local community. You are comfortable with all the tempos, from super slow to super fast, and you want to be challenged to keep evolving as a dancer and are ready to push your limits.

With your experience comes responsibility: this level requires you to actively carry forward Lindy Hop’s history, music, and social culture as you express yourself.

I´m focusing on myself right now

👑

You have taken solo jazz classes before, and know authentic jazz steps such as Half break, Full break, Fall of the log, Applejacks, Suzie Q etc. You feel comfortable learning pieces of choreography, and would like to work on body awareness, movement through space, improvisation, styling and rhythm variations. You would like some more guidance on bringing your personal style and taste into your solo dancing.

Your understanding of Authentic Jazz dance's cultural roots is grounded, and this level invites you to explore them through music, connection, and improvisation.