Swing Courses – Season 2023-2024

This year all of our classes will be held at the new Cave Freaks location at 1 Via alle Cave (Trieste). The location is just a stone’s throw from the pool in San Giovanni.

Classes will be in English and taught by teachers:

The calendar includes classes, divided into several levels:

  • Lindy Hop
  • Balboa
  • Jazz Only

Together with our teachers, we try to form classes that are as homogeneous and balanced (but above all, potentially fruitful) as possible, which will allow them to carry out the projects they have in mind for all of us.

Tuesday

  • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lindy Hop Roseland
  • 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lindy Hop Abs beginners
  • 8:30-9:30 p.m. Lindy Hop Invitational
  • 9.30-10.30 p.m. Balboa for Improvers

Thursday

  • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jazz Solo
  • 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lindy Hop Abs beginners
  • 8:30-9:30 p.m. Lindy Hop Savoy
  • 9.30-10.30 p.m. Balboa for Beginners

If you are interested in enrolling in one of our classes or for any other information you can contact us here:

Information on this site is not always up to date.
To make sure you don’t miss the latest news about events, parties, and new classes we recommend that you follow us on social as well:

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

How are the courses organized?
The courses, held weekly, usually start in September and end in June.
As an organizational matter, we have divided them into packages of 8 lessons that will be held over two months (8 weeks).
Each package (8 consecutive lessons) costs 70 euros.

Do I have to be a card-carrying member to participate in the classes?
Yes, each student must be in possession of:
AICS membership card (5 euros and valid for 12 months)
– Swing Freaks membership card
Don’t worry, you can also join us at the venue after the trial lesson.

With AICS membership do I qualify for any concessions?
We suggest you check the AICS website for the latest information.
At the time of writing this post, there are discounts for:
– flights with ITA Airways
Autogrill services

I want to enroll in your courses. What should I do?
We recommend you follow us on social media and read the newsletter to determine when new classes will start.
There you will find details about schedules and the registration form for the trial class.

How much does the Swing Freaks membership cost?
To meet various needs we have provided the following:
– Full Pass (green card, 20 euros): you have access to all classes and parties held at our venue
– Party Pass (orange card, 10 euros): you have access to all parties at our venue
– Light Pass (blue card, 10 euros, for beginners only): you have access to all classes and parties, held during the period of the first 8 classes.
After that, you must upgrade to the Full Pass card by paying the difference of 10 euros.

Party Pass can also be converted to Full Pass by paying the 10 euro difference.
Passes last for one year, from September to August of the following year.

Can I join the parties directly?
No, for insurance and organizational issues to participate in the parties you must already be a card-carrying member.
You can write to us in the days before, and email us:
– the signed registration form
– receipt of the transfer of 15 euros (AICS + Party Pass) with the reason for payment “AICS and Party Pass first name last name”

I would like to take two courses per week, am I entitled to a discount?
Yes, you will pay 50 euros for the second course (2 courses per week 70 + 50 = 120 euros)

Besides Lindy Hop classes, are there any other classes?
Yes, right now we also have a Jazz Solo class and a Balboa class.
We also hold workshops in other dance styles, all related to the swing world, such as Boogie Woogie, Blues and Shag.

What language are the classes conducted in?
The lessons are in English. But don’t worry about English, the teachers are also very good at explaining visually, and when necessary, there is always someone who can translate into Italian, Slovenian, and even Triestine.

Where do the classes take place?
Classes are held in Trieste, at our Via alle Cave 1 location.
The location is a short walk from the San Giovanni swimming pool.

This is what our dance hall looks like, there will be no shortage of space for dancing 🎉

Can I reach the venue by bus? 🚌
Yes, we are a stone’s throw from the San Giovanni bus terminal.
Here are the routes and stop times for you:
linea 6 Piazzale Gioberti – Lignano
linea 9 Piazzale Gioberti – Largo Irneri
linea 12 Borgo San Pelagio – Piazzale Gioberti – Ex O.P.P.

I would like to stay until the end of your party, but the last bus leaves at 11 pm.
Don’t worry, you can rely on the on-call bus service Notturno TSonDEMAND.

I have never gone to a dance class, how can I dress?
Bring clothes that are comfortable and not too heavy; you will probably sweat a little.
For shoes, avoid high heels or soles that are too tight.
A pair of canvas shoes, like All Stars will do just fine.

How do I get updated on events and new courses?
We suggest you send us a message so you can receive the monthly newsletter with a list of all our activities.
Also, you can follow us on our social channels:
– Facebook
– Instagram
– Telegram

When do classes take place?
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also find events on our Google Calendar

Do teachers run the association?
No, the Swing Freaks are an association of volunteer dancers dedicated to promoting and spreading Swing dancing in Trieste. We are committed to searching the area for the best teachers for our classes.

I sent an email, who did I enjoy interacting with?
Probably with one of these dancers 🕺💃

Adriano and Gianni
Marco
Katia and Simone
Marina

I am not receiving your emails. What can I do?
First, check your SPAM folder; our email may have mistakenly ended there.
Send us a message via the form to check if we have registered your e-mail address correctly.

And if that still isn’t enough, we found an excellent guide from the European Commission here that can help you solve the problem.
Follow the steps, but instead of entering the domain @enrd.eu write @swingfreaks.org

I need to make a wire transfer. What are the bank details? 🏦
IBAN: IT91T0623002207000015668155
Payee: The Swing Freaks ASD

We Love Blues!

Hey boys and girls – whatever your age!
After unofficial communications, funny developments of events and mysterious coincidences, we are finally ready to show you our personal idea of Blues dance:
a 3 dates combo, with workshops and social dance evenings!
…And we will include some good live music as well!

WHO
Teachers will be the marvellous Kristina Berčič and Miha Žabkar, all the way from Ljubljana.
In addition, on Dec 2nd evening, our dances will be emotionally conducted by the great Samuel Blues and his well-known guitar!
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100057758150979

WHEN
Three dates:
Sat November 25th 2023
Sat December 2nd 2023
Sat December 16th 2023
Every day will have the following schedule:
15:00 – 16:30 basic level
16:45 – 18:15 intermediate level
21:00 – Social dance

WHERE and HOW
Nov 25th
@ Cave Freaks (FreaksCave), Via alle Cave, 1
classes and evening dances with guests to be announced

Dec 2nd
@ Cave Freaks (FreaksCave), Via alle Cave, 1
classes and evening dances with Samuel Blues

Dec 16th
@ Piccola Fenice, via San Francesco, 5 classes and Christmas Party at evening

CLASSES
Basic level
The Basic classes will be aimed at those who have no experience of blues dances or just the very basic knowledge of it. We will be focusing on the fundamentals of posture, pulse, rhythm and connection. Our goal is to give you the skill to be able to dance to a variety of blues tempos with confidence, to react to the music and to create a relaxed, intimate and pleasant dance with you and your dance partner. We recommend this level also for those who would like to visit the intermediate class and already know a bit about blues dancing. 

Intermediate level
Intermediate classes will focus on the more advanced and difficult part of connection, rhythm manipulation and musicality. We will focus on the frame, fluidity, action and reaction in connection and variety. By the end of the class you will have new techniques, skills, moves and general knowledge that will take your dance to a new level. The intermediate class is intended for those that have a general grasp of blues fundamentals and have no problem with dancing to a blues song already and those who finished the basic course of the day.

COSTS
The three days package (3 x 1,5h) costs 50€
Single class cost is 20€

In order to access to classes and dance evenings at Cave Freaks, you need to have AICS + Swing Freaks cards.
If you do not have them, just write us in advance so we will send you instructions.

REGISTRATIONS
To participate, please register through this form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBAAy8PRkV-VQjKiUneuVi7wfBO-AdjMlib3EzoDA5ZGZD4g/viewform

A new Swing Freaks Channel is born!

News, reminder and communications will now be available on a Telegram Channel. Keep rapidly updated, if you don’t have it yet, download Telegram and search for our channel: @theswingfreaks. You can also easily find it through this link:

https://t.me/theswingfreaks

Receive a notification and a message directly on your phone whenever we have something to say to our community, all without useless spam of chatting groups!
We will wait for you to join us on Telegram!

Flash Mob 2019!

Shooting and editing David Lotric Banovic

The video of this year Flash Mob is here!
Dancers, music lovers, comunity met on a Saturday afternoon to shine in their passion for swing on the the streets of the city.
Thank you Swing Freaks!

Freaks Cocktail Party

An incredibly beautiful, heart-warming season ending party!

Many of our thank to the beloved teachers, for the work they had done with us throughout the year, the exquisit technique of each lesson, the passion and the entusiasm they could inspire in us: thanks to Nejc, Spela, Jure, Urska, Anton, Sabina & Miha.

All the rest are the warmest thanks to all the Freaks that composed and made this very season happening, in classes, parties, practices, battles, twinnings and dinings!
A BIG FAT FREAK HUG TO ALL OF YOU!