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Welcome to Nanjing Lindy Festival 2025!This is a special moment for every Lindy Hopper! A dream dance floor, top-tier jazz bands, passionate and vibrant renowned dance troupes and instructors, a dedicated backstage team, and all Lindy Hoppers gathering together will create an extraordinary celebration for Lindy dancers—the Jazz to Life: Nanjing Lindy Festival! Here, you will witness fiery, energetic, and dynamic competitions and performances; a heartfelt tribute to the roots of Lindy Hop culture; and, of course, the unstoppable you, expressing your passion through rhythm on the dance floor! Let everything blend together, and let every shining heart come together to form the dazzling galaxy of Lindy Hoppers! Lindy Hoppers, Assemble! |
Venue
1701 Livehouse Max is the main venue of NLF 2025! It is a top-tier live house with fantastic acoustics and lighting equipment with 600㎡ dance area plus 150㎡ bar area.The stage is top-tier and fully equipped. The air-conditioner system and ventilation equipment is ready for a maximum of 1000 persons. Please check the video below or check the 'NLF2024' page for more information.
Nanjing Lindy Festival 2024 - Highlights
Live Band
Gordon Webster Band
Featuring Louise Messenger
Gordon Webster is an outstanding pianist and composer. The music of the Gordon Webster Band is full of energy and rhythm, fully immersing dancers in the musical atmosphere. It is one of the most popular bands in international swing dance events.
Lead vocalist Louise Messenger delivers soulful and expressive vocals that blend perfectly with the band's rhythm and melodies, providing the audience with an unparalleled musical experience.
Three nights, nine sets!
Featuring Louise Messenger
Gordon Webster is an outstanding pianist and composer. The music of the Gordon Webster Band is full of energy and rhythm, fully immersing dancers in the musical atmosphere. It is one of the most popular bands in international swing dance events.
Lead vocalist Louise Messenger delivers soulful and expressive vocals that blend perfectly with the band's rhythm and melodies, providing the audience with an unparalleled musical experience.
Three nights, nine sets!
DJ Crew
Yulai believes that the essence of swing dance lies in traditional swing music, but he also embraces musical diversity to spark dancers' creativity. Since 2012, he has DJed at regular dance events in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and various cities across the U.S., as well as at major international events like Herräng Dance Camp, Snowball, Lindy Focus, and Swingtime Ball.
Yulai believes that the essence of swing dance lies in traditional swing music, but he also embraces musical diversity to spark dancers' creativity. Since 2012, he has DJed at regular dance events in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and various cities across the U.S., as well as at major international events like Herräng Dance Camp, Snowball, Lindy Focus, and Swingtime Ball.
Misha blends classic swing jazz, blues, and early jazz styles with modern elements, creating an atmosphere that is both nostalgic and refreshingly innovative. He is highly regarded in the global swing dance community and is a top-choice DJ for many dancers and event organizers.
Philippe, now living in Taipei, a swinging music and lindy hop fan since university, co-founded Hong Kong Swings in 2005. With extensive experience DJing in Asia and Europe, including Herrang , Camp Swing It ,Swing Time Ball ,VLX , Athens, London, Snowball. Philippe's rhythmic selections span classic swing, rhythm & blues, Latin, and soul for all the swing and blues dances . His favourite musician is Duke Ellington and Philippe likes to collect and DJ vinyl records.
Instructors
The Hot Shots (formerly Harlem Hot Shots) is a professional swing dance company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2002, sprung from The Rhythm Hot Shots, the group brings over 20 years of experience and dedication to swing-era dances rooted in Harlem, New York, such as the Lindy hop, Charleston, Authentic Jazz and Tap. The company aims to create personal and innovative stage performances while respectfully paying tribute to the rich African American swing dance traditions of the 1920s-50s.
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Guests of Honour
Sing Yuen Lim
Our old friend Sing, the pioneering figure who first introduced swing dance and Lindy Hop culture to Asia. With unwavering passion, she has continuously helped and supported the growth of swing dance in various regions, carrying forward Frankie Manning’s Lindy spirit. She has inspired and influenced an ever-growing number of dancers, injecting endless energy into the development of Lindy Hop and other dance styles, making her a key driving force in this cultural movement.
Erin Stevens
Erin is credited with bringing the Father of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning, out of dance retirement in the 1980’s. She’s the one dancing in the teaching video’s with Frankie! Together they traveled extensively, teaching Lindy Hop across the United States, Australia, Singapore, Japan and throughout Europe. Erin, along with her sister Tami, opened their own dance school (PBDA) in 1983. They were greatly influential in igniting the 2nd era of Swing during the 90s, and ran “Swing Camp Catalina” on Catalina Island from 1994-2024, featuring teachers (including Frankie Manning) and performers from around the world, and a student attendance of over 1800. For many years Erin was a featured instructor/performer for Walt Disney Productions, and Disneyland hosting Carnation Plaza's "Jump Jive Boogie Swing Party" & "Mickey's Mambo Club.” Erin was a featured soloist for the American Movie Classics television special "Gotta Dance,” and in 1998 she was flown to Washington D.C. to dance at the White House for President Clinton. Her swing number was televised as part of the PBS special "Stomp, Slide, Swing: In Performance at the White House.” In 2012, Tami and Erin were contracted to author the textbook: "Swing Dancing" (a reference guide to the history of Swing), which is used as a textbook at colleges & universities across the USA. Erin continues to run PBDA, teaching large weekly Lindy Hop classes in Pasadena, and every Saturday night she and her sister host a swing dance with amazing live bands, and always finish the night with the Shim Sham in Frankie’s honor. She’s very excited to travel to China for the first time!
Erin Stevens
Erin is credited with bringing the Father of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning, out of dance retirement in the 1980’s. She’s the one dancing in the teaching video’s with Frankie! Together they traveled extensively, teaching Lindy Hop across the United States, Australia, Singapore, Japan and throughout Europe. Erin, along with her sister Tami, opened their own dance school (PBDA) in 1983. They were greatly influential in igniting the 2nd era of Swing during the 90s, and ran “Swing Camp Catalina” on Catalina Island from 1994-2024, featuring teachers (including Frankie Manning) and performers from around the world, and a student attendance of over 1800. For many years Erin was a featured instructor/performer for Walt Disney Productions, and Disneyland hosting Carnation Plaza's "Jump Jive Boogie Swing Party" & "Mickey's Mambo Club.” Erin was a featured soloist for the American Movie Classics television special "Gotta Dance,” and in 1998 she was flown to Washington D.C. to dance at the White House for President Clinton. Her swing number was televised as part of the PBS special "Stomp, Slide, Swing: In Performance at the White House.” In 2012, Tami and Erin were contracted to author the textbook: "Swing Dancing" (a reference guide to the history of Swing), which is used as a textbook at colleges & universities across the USA. Erin continues to run PBDA, teaching large weekly Lindy Hop classes in Pasadena, and every Saturday night she and her sister host a swing dance with amazing live bands, and always finish the night with the Shim Sham in Frankie’s honor. She’s very excited to travel to China for the first time!
Rico & Chloe
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Since their dynamic partnership began in 2012, Chloe and Rico have taken the swing dance world by storm! Starting with a bang at **KLHC**, they quickly rose to international fame, dazzling judges and audiences alike at some of the most prestigious events in the world. From the electrifying floors of **ILHC (International Lindy Hop Championships)** to the glamorous stages of **Camp Hollywood**, **Jazz Roots**, **Savoy Cup**, and **Swing in Paris**, they have consistently proven themselves as **top-tier champions** in Lindy Hop and vintage swing styles. Their trophy collection is as impressive as their passion for dance!
But wait—there’s more! Chloe and Rico aren’t just competition masters; they are also **world-renowned performers** who bring unmatched energy and artistry to the stage. Every year, they light up events like **Korea’s Swing Park Show** and **Thailand’s Diga Diga Doo** with their breathtaking routines, leaving audiences in awe and craving more. Their performances are a perfect blend of creativity, skill, and sheer joy, making them true ambassadors of the global swing dance community.
Join us in giving Chloe and Rico the warmest welcome as they bring their incredible talent, passion, and vibrant energy to NLF!
But wait—there’s more! Chloe and Rico aren’t just competition masters; they are also **world-renowned performers** who bring unmatched energy and artistry to the stage. Every year, they light up events like **Korea’s Swing Park Show** and **Thailand’s Diga Diga Doo** with their breathtaking routines, leaving audiences in awe and craving more. Their performances are a perfect blend of creativity, skill, and sheer joy, making them true ambassadors of the global swing dance community.
Join us in giving Chloe and Rico the warmest welcome as they bring their incredible talent, passion, and vibrant energy to NLF!
Prices
Party Pass
Tier 1: RMB 1180/USD162
Feb. 8th to Mar. 15th
Tier 2: RMB 1260/USD173
Mar. 16th to Apr. 15th
Tier 3: RMB 1350/USD185
Apr. 16th to May 20th
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All overseas dancers and dancers from Taiwan/Hongkong/Macau can buy party pass through the following button.
Please click the button below to check details and purchase party pass. *We don't have full pass this year. If you are interested in workshop, please check the relative page. |
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