2020 → 2021

Swing Paradise postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic

Dear Swing Paradisian,
Unfortunately due to extreme COVID-19 pandemic situation we are postponing Swing Paradise to the next year which hopefully will happen on April 9-11th, 2021. We can keep your already purchased ticket for 2021 or we can refund you 100%. Please  consider the first option to help us cover financial loss we might already have. Follow the link below for further actions (both, for postpone and for refund).

POSTPONE OR REFUND

Wondering to visit Vilnius?
You are here probably because you’ve heard some great legends about Vilnius’ Swing Dance Scene.
Well here is a great reason for you to come here – Vilnius Balboa and Shag Rebirth 2020, April 16 – 19th.
We like to call it – SWING PARADISE.

Swing Paradise is held in the beautiful and romantic capital of Lithuania – Vilnius, which also is a sweet hot spot in the world swing dance map. The fourth edition of Vilnius Balboa & Shag Rebirth was magical and had more than 400 dancing souls ignited with passion and joy for Swing. This time we will make paradise last longer and be even more special.

Lithuanian Swing Dance scene has been bringing up new talents to the world for more than a decade already. Unfortunately, there are too few big events here to show the world how amazing and intense this small scene really is. On the other hand, that’s what makes it a true hidden gem, an unspoiled paradise – you don’t go there often, but when you do, you can’t forget it and you’re never the same afterwards. If you’re as into Balboa & Shag as we are, we invite you to the Swing Paradise.

Swing Paradise is a weekend Balboa & Shag workshop for experienced swing dancers. Well known international and local teachers, four nights of parties with hard swinging bands and amazing dancers, held at beautiful venues at the heart of downtown Vilnius, competitions and performances, some relaxed time and a lot of FUN – you’ll have it all.

TRAVEL GUIDE
WORKSHOPS

Ignition for your swingin' souls

EXTRA SLOW BAL WORKSHOP ON FRIDAY

Every track will experience FOUR 90 minute long classes distributed on
Saturday and Sunday approx 12pm to 5pm.
Classes will be held in central locations:
Officer’s House Ramove (Collegiate Shag),  Lindyhop.lt club (Balboa) and party venue J9 Vaidilos teatras (St. Louis Shag).

CLASSES

Practice practice practice

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3 Balboa Levels
Intermediate, Intermediate Advanced and Advanced levels. There might be level check for the highest levels, also – teachers have the right to decide your level too.
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3 Collegiate Shag Levels
Intermediate, Intermediate Advanced and Advanced levels. There might be level check for the highest levels, also – teachers have the right to decide your level too.
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Intermediate Advanced St. Louis Shag level
Sing up only if you’re experienced enough for Intermediate Advanced level Saint Louis Shag classes.
TEACHERS

International and local heroes

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ANDREAS OLSSON & MOE SAKAN
Balboa
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ALBERT FERRAN TOLL & NEUS CASTELLS
Balboa
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MARTYNAS STONYS & LINA VILNISKYTE
Balboa
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POL PRATS FERRER & SARA PLANAS BIERGE
Collegiate Shag
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HEIKO HECKENDORN & LARISSA CONRAD
Collegiate Shag
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ARNAS RAZGUNAS & EGLE NEMICKAITE
Collegiate Shag
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ROKAS BORUSEVICIUS & SIMONA POGOSIAN
St. Louis Shag
DETAILED INFO ABOUT WORKSHOPS
PARTIES

Four hell-hot nights to dance your sins away

Welcome Pre-Party with live band and DJ music on Thursday. Location TBA
Three main parties until the morning at J9 Vaidilos Theatre with swinging music of local and international bands and DJs. Evening taster classes, performances, competition and of course THE EPIC DANCE BATTLE.

BANDS

It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing, right?

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HOME JAZZ BAND
Thursday
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LESTER'S BLUES
Friday
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SWING PARADISE ALL STAR BIG BAND
Saturday
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THE SCHWINGS BAND
Sunday
PARTY LOCATIONS

Walking the heart of Vilnius' downtown

J9 Vaidilos Teatras
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Party Venue
What a Jazz dance studio
Thursday Party Venue
Top performances
To inspire
Quality shows from teachers, local community and participants of the festival.
Strictly Trinity
To test skills
Best couples of the event compete to show their skills in Strictly Trinity competition. Every couple will dance Balboa, Collegiate Shag & St Louis Shag to become the best Swing Paradisians. Prelims on Friday to DJ, Finals on Saturday to live music.
The Battle
To win
To showcase your creativity
DETAILED INFO ABOUT PARTIES
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SWING PARADISE 2019 WAS EPIC

The fourth edition of Vilnius Balboa & Shag Rebirth was already legendary. More than 400 swinging souls creating magic on the dance floor. And THE BATTLE! WHAT A BATTLE!

Wondering to visit Vilnius?
You are here probably because you’ve heard some wonderful legends about Vilnius Swing Dance Scene.
Well here are some proofs that you should come to Swing Paradise 2020.
The only thing we missed was you.

FLASHES OF SWING PARADISE 2019

Beautiful moments and smiling faces caught at remarkable venues. Professional pictures were so great, most of them were used for new profile pictures.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SWING PARADISE 2019

Moving pictures of great performances and competitions. Recommended to watch once a day for pure inspiration!

WORDS OF SWING PARADISE 2019

Confessions of saints and sinners

Swing Paradise - Vilnius Balboa & Shag Rebirth