This summer, we are hosting a number of classes and workshops! Many of them are aimed at beginners. Have a look at the schedule below and scroll further down to see class descriptions, including levels and costs.

All classes take place at our studio in Volkshuis Leiden, Apothekersdijk 33.
We have quite a slick floor in our studio, so leather or suede soled shoes might be slippery. In most cases, non-grippy sneakers work well for beginner dancers.

You might see some names below and have no idea what to expect. So we collected a bunch of video's to show you what each style is about.

Monday 20 July

19:30-21:00 Solo Jazz Fundamentals 1

Wednesday 22 July

19:00-21:00 Balboa Crash Course 1/2

Friday 24 July

19:00-20:00 Solo Jazz in Lindy Hop (at the studio)
20:30-23:30 Flowy Friday (at The Flow, Morsstraat 35)

Sunday 26 July

10:30-14:30 Lindy Hop Crash Course A 1/2

Monday 27 July

19:30-21:00 Solo Jazz Fundamentals 2

Wednesday 29 July

19:00-21:00 Balboa Crash Course 2/2

Thursday 30 July

19:30-21:00 Tap Dance Fundamentals

Sunday 2 August

10:30-14:30 Lindy Hop Crash Course A 2/2

Tuesday 4 August

19:30-21:00 Lindy Hop Routine

Thursday 13 August

19:30-21:00 Tap Shim Sham

Friday 14 August

19:30-20:30 Blues dance taster (at The Flow, Morsstraat 35)
20:30-23:30 Flowy Friday (at The Flow)

Saturday 15 August

10:30-14:00 Collegiate Shag Crash Course 1/2

Sunday 16 August

10:30-14:30 Lindy Hop Crash Course B 1/2

Monday 17 August

19:30-21:00 Tap in Lindy Hop

Wednesday 19 August

19:00-19:30 30's Charleston Basics
19:30-21:00 First Stops Routine

Saturday 22 August

10:30-14:00 Collegiate Shag Crash Course 2/2

Saturday 22 August

10:30-14:30 Lindy Hop Crash Course B 2/2
14:30-17:30 Hot Cup o' Jazz

Wednesday 26 August

19:30-21:00 Switching in Lindy Hop

Saturday 29 August

10:30-14:00 Big Apple Routine 1/2

Sunday 30 August

10:30-14:00 Big Apple Routine 2/2

Listed in order in which they appear in the schedule above, find each class, taster, practice and social dance here, each time with dates and times, cost per class, and a short description of what each event is about and if there are any level requirements.

Monday 20 & 27 July, 19:30-21:00 - €20

No experience required.
In these workshops we are building up our Solo Jazz vocabluary from the ground up. Learn the most essential Solo moves, create musical and rhythmical variations, and learn to blend moves together. This workshop is aimed at those wanting to take their first steps in Solo Jazz, as well as dancers looking to sharpen their fundamental skills.

Wednesday 22 & 29 July, 19:00-21:00 - €50

No experience required. This is a two-class workshop!
When the dancefloors were getting super crowded, and some venues even had "no break-aways" policies to prevent wild and unruly dancing, dancers in the early 1930's had to get creative. Dancing in a close connection, and still whipping out some flashy moves and footwork: Balboa was born. Learn the basics and a number of cool moves and get ready to dance to faster tempo's!

Sunday 26 July & 2 August, 10:30-14:30 - €97,50
or Sunday 16 & 23 August, 10:30-14:30 - €97,50

No experience required. This is a two-class workshop!
The original Jitterbug that took over the ballrooms in the late 1920's is still very actively being danced today, by tens of thousands of dancers worldwide! Learn the basic steps and a bunch of cool moves - get ready to swing!
This crash course is offered twice this summer.

Thursday 30 July, 19:30-21:00 - €20

No experience required. Not partnered.
Do you love playing with rhythms, or would you love learning to use your feet as an instrument, this class is for you! In 90 mintutes we will go over some fundamental Tap steps like shuffles, flaps and cramp rolls, along with sharpening your technique. No tap shoes required - we recommend wearing leather sole shoes, though sneakers are just fine.

Tuesday 4 August, 19:30-21:00 - €20

For Lindy Hop dancers with at least 6 months experience (KTS level 2 and up).
We will create a short partnered routine especially for this workshop. Expect not just a string of moves, but some fun variations, rhythmical elements and maybe some partner changes ;)

Thursday 13 August, 19:30-21:00 - €20

No experience required. Not partnered.
The original Shim Sham, a chorus-line dance from the 1920's. Learn this cool Tap dance routine, filled with useful Tap steps and rhythms in just 90 minutes. If you've danced Frankie Manning's Shim Sham before, this will feel very different! No tap shoes required - we recommend wearing leather sole shoes, though sneakers are just fine.

Saturday 15 & 22 August, 10:30-14:00 - €82,50

No experience required. This is a two-class workshop!
Easily the wackiest of the dances we offer at Key Town Swing, Collegiate Shag is a fast-paced, fun partner dance with roots in Tap and Vaudeville dancing. As one of the many dances named Shag, this particular variation was popular among college students in the 1930's, giving it its name. Get ready for fast footwork, jumpy moves and playing around with the music!

Monday 17 August, 19:30-21:00 - €20

For Lindy Hop dancers with at least a few months experience (KTS level 1.5 and up).
Learn some cool (soft) tap steps and rhythms that you can mix into your Lindy Hopping! In this short workshop you'll get used to creating rhythms with your normal dance shoes and then apply those while moving around. No tap shoes required - we recommend wearing leather sole shoes.

Wednesday 19 August, 19:30-21:00 - €20

Originally called the Stops routine, this fast paced combination of partnered and solo dancing was created in the Savoy Ballroom as an ensemble dance. Join us in learning the steps, putting it all to music, and cranking up the tempo! The A-Frame jump at the very end is not included in this workshop, as that is a class in itself.
We require you to know some 30's Charleston to take part in this workshop. For those who don't know 30's Charleston yet, we offer a 30 minute basics class from 19:00-19:30.

Wednesday 26 August, 19:30-21:00 - €20

Switching is usually the term used for partners changing roles mid-dance. Followers take over the leader's role, and leaders start following. In this workshop we will dive into various moves or movements you can do to make such a switch happen, adding a great deal of playfulness to your dancing!
Though we focus on Lindy Hop, many switch moves are easily modified to fit other dance styles.
To join this class you need to already be comfortable with both roles. If you have only ever tried one role, maybe look into joining one of our Lindy Hop Crash Courses this summer!

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August, 10:30-14:00 - €35

This famous routine from the late 1930's is a steeple for many Lindy Hoppers around the world. It is fast-paced, with big movements. We reserved a whole weekend for it, so we have enough time to work on the full routine.
Although not mandatory, it helps a great deal if you have Solo Jazz experience, perhaps from joining the Fundamentals workshops.