Who We Are
About the School
Swing Society is several things in one — a swing dance school for people from 10 to 100 years old, for all levels, with exceptionally experienced teachers who travel all over the world and bring authentic stories, experience, and inspiration back to Bulgaria.
Swing Society is also an underground culture, but one that is open to everyone. Some people just dance with us once a week after work, some bring their children and dance with them, and some come to meet new people. With the most passionate and advanced students, we travel to dozens of countries around the world, often participating in competitions or learning from some of the creators of the genre.
At the beginning, we had no performances — only dancing and lessons. We danced in other schools, but we realized that for us it wasn't enough just to dance; we wanted to learn more about the culture, the stage, and performance. So we created Swing Society. In recent years, we have been receiving more and more invitations to perform at private parties, corporate events, and festivals in Bulgaria and abroad. Although the swing scene in Bulgaria is still niche, it continues to grow, and that makes us very happy because we believe we are an essential part of that development.
Our cause and mission are to preserve and spread authentic swing and jazz culture in Bulgaria, following the American model and tradition. Swing was born as an urban culture of young and modern people. We believe that jazz cultivates and refines taste, and that good music has no age limit. That is why we continue to invest more and more in our school and in the experiences we share with everyone.
Our dream is for swing to be taught in Bulgarian schools.
10+
Years swing dance classes
400+
Inspired students
2
Cities — Sofia & Stara Zagora
∞
The joy of a good night out dancing
What We Teach
Our Dances
Lindy Hop
The Original Swing Dance · 1930s Harlem
Lindy Hop is the mother of all swing dances — an Afro-American vernacular art form born on the dance floors of Harlem during the Jazz Age. It blends African rhythms, European partner dance traditions, and the spontaneous genius of improvisation.
We teach it with attention to its roots: musicality, connection, playfulness, and the deep groove that comes from truly listening to jazz. From your first swing-out to airsteps, we'll take you there step by step.
Jazz
Vernacular Solo Jazz · Movement & Expression
Vernacular Jazz is the solo side of the swing world — a rich vocabulary of steps born in Harlem's ballrooms and juke joints. The Charleston, the Shim Sham, the Big Apple: these dances are the living language of jazz music expressed through the body.
Solo jazz classes sharpen your musicality, timing, and personal style. Whether you're a Lindy Hopper looking to deepen your groove or a complete beginner, jazz movement will transform the way you feel the music.
Tap
Rhythm & Percussion · Your Feet as Instruments
Tap is the art of making music with your feet. Rooted in African percussive traditions and the blues, tap dancers like Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers turned the stage into a drum kit and made history.
Our classes focus on the improvisational, jazz-driven approach — not Broadway choreography, but the intimate, conversational tap that truly swings. You'll develop timing, musicality, and a vocabulary of rhythm that transforms the way you hear music.
Let's meet
Our Team
Rosi
Lindy Hop & Jazz
Stara Zagora
Passionate about swing music and the vibrant spirit of jazz, she has been dancing for over eight years, focusing mainly on Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz. She has attended more than 30 international swing events and festivals, continuously learning from and drawing inspiration from the global dance community. Since July 2025, she has been teaching jazz classes in Stara Zagora, actively helping grow the local swing scene and building a welcoming community through regular monthly parties. Her teaching is driven by a genuine passion for sharing the joy, rhythm, and freedom of jazz dance with others.
Kalina
Lindy Hop & Tap
Sofia
Kalina fell in love with swing after watching archival Savoy footage and never looked back. She brings a deep musicality and historical perspective to her teaching, weaving jazz history into every class.
Miro
Lindy Hop & Jazz
Sofia
A passionate swing dancer who discovered jazz movement as a natural extension of rhythm and musicality, Miro brings deep groove and playfulness to every class.
Deni
Tap & Jazz
Sofia
Deni is a teacher with experience and passion for tap dance and solo jazz. She enjoys classic choreographies and shares the belief that the most beautiful things are hidden in history and tradition. That is why her solo jazz classes draw inspiration from the great dancers of the 1930s and 1940s. She has attended tap dance classes by Chester Whitmore, Daniel Larsson, Josette Wiggan, and Thomas Wadelton in Herräng, but her true inspiration comes from that circle of tap dancers — the "dinosaurs" of tap dancing.
Mitko
Music & Parties
Sofia
Mitko is the heartbeat behind Swing Society's parties and music curation. His deep love for classic swing jazz and his ability to read a dance floor keep the energy alive through every social dance night.
Viki
Design & Visuals
Sofia
Viki brings the visual identity of Swing Society to life — from posters and social media to the aesthetic of every event. Her sense of vintage style and love for the era keep the school's look as authentic as the dancing.
Find Your Class
Weekly Schedule
— Sofia
National Students' House
| Day | Time | Class | Level | Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 20:15 – 21:25 | Lindy Hop | Beginner | Kalina & Miro |
| Wednesday | 19:30 – 21:40 | Lindy Hop | Intermediate | Miro & Kalina |
| Wednesday | 20:50 – 22:00 | Jazz | All Levels | Deni |
| Thursday | 20:15 – 21:25 | Lindy Hop | Beginner | Kalina & Miro |
— Stara Zagora
Tanz Studio, ul. Gurko 7, Stara Zagora 6000
| Day | Time | Class | Level | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 17:30 – 18:30 | Jazz | All Levels | Rosi |
* Drop-in classes are welcome. Monthly passes available. Contact us for pricing.
Fresh Start
New Groups Starting Soon
Follow our website and social media for announcements of new beginner-friendly groups starting every few months in both Sofia and Stara Zagora. Whether you're looking to learn Lindy Hop, Jazz, or Tap, we have a class for you!
Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events
Swing Buzz Festival 2026
September 25–27, 2026 · Sofia, Bulgaria
An old school jazz and Lindy Hop celebration held in the heart of Sofia — three days of classes, historical talks, live music, and social dancing with an international community. Classes take place at the National Students' House; evening parties at the Municipal Home of Culture "Krasno selo" run from 22:00 to 04:00. Registration opens March 16th.
Teachers
- Alex
- Patrik & Lizette
- Sakarias & Elice
Live Music
- Hornsgatan
- Swing Society Collective
DJs
- Pawel
- Dimas
Passes
- Full Pass Gold
- Full Pass
- Jazz Performance Track
- Party Pass Plus
- Party Pass
From Our Community
What Students Say
Perfect place to learn Lindy Hop in Sofia, they're totally experienced and humble, capable of evaluating your level and so cheerful to motivate you. Definitely suggest everyone who'd like to improve themselves or just begin!
The best jazz dance school in Sofia. The teachers are great people, who are in love with the old time jazz culture. If you decide to go and try a class, get ready for jazz dancing becoming the one thing you can't wait for in your regular day!
The dance school is at a very central location and easy to access with public transport. As for the school itself — it focuses on swing dancing from the 40s and conserving the soul and style of that time. If you enjoy jazz, dancing, refreshing atmosphere — this is the place to be.
A great place to learn Lindy Hop! The teachers are very friendly and welcoming, and the beginner course that I attended was paced very well. 5/5, will definitely come back for the next level.
Absolutely amazing school! Thanks to the incredible teachers and the welcoming atmosphere they've created, this is a place where I feel truly safe and confident to learn and dance. A huge thank you — I'm so grateful to have found this wonderful community!