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Project: Swing Connection 2.0

Dates: 04.06.2026 - 10.06.2026

Location: Terrassa, Spain

Despoina:

“I spent six incredible days in the beautiful city of Terrassa, in Catalonia, participating in the Erasmus+ program "Swing Connection – From Body Awareness to Collective Movement." As someone who has been part of the swing dance community for several years, mainly practicing lindy hop along with other swing dances and solo jazz, this program offered a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding of the Afro-American roots and history of jazz music while exploring its evolution into contemporary urban dances. I also had the chance to connect with participants from different countries, exchange perspectives, and collaborate on ideas about how this knowledge can be used as a tool for social inclusion, empowering young people and supporting underrepresented groups in becoming more actively engaged in society.”

Marianna:

As my first experience in an Erasmus Plus program, I didn't have any particular expectations and I didn't know how it would develop. However, I was impressed by how quickly we became a team with the other members. We managed to collaborate and communicate, while the organizers ensured a climate of acceptance and safety for everyone. It was a unique experience both to cultivate body awareness through movement, whether you have previous experience in dance or not, and to experience the feeling of a multicultural community for a few days.

Thanks for everything. Swing Connection 2026

The project is co-funded by the European Union.

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