Activities
Session Moquette
The Sessions Moquette (literally, Carpet Sessions) are small workshops focused on sharing the swing culture and organized throughout the year in Toulouse. We wanted to add this unique exchange format to our festival, which is so special to our community.
Angélique Larqué will address the theme of choreography writing in jazz, its history and influences through showings, exchanges and discussions.
Originally social, jazz dances quickly found their way into the world of performance (minstrel shows, cabaret, musicals, television, theater...). From the beginning of their history, the stage potential of this style was evident. Together, we will explore the different formats, writings, key figures, inspirations, and more that jazz has offered.
Thursday
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
La Candela
Risk & Match
The one and only competition of this edition, the Risk & Match! Same concept as the Mix & Match, where you sign up individually and dance with a randomly chosen partner to an unknown swing music, except here the finals are a bit special! Each finalist couple will draw a handicap that they must incorporate into their dance.
Some of the judges will also be chosen at random. If you'd like to be considered, remember to put your name in the judges' box at the beginning of the evening!
Friday
Prelims 8:45 PM
Finals ≃ 10:15 PM
Le Neuf
Garden Party
Every first Saturday of the month, we have Swing Monplaisir, a garden by the canal hosting a small market and an open swing stage for musicians, much to the delight of morning dancers. You can enjoy a breakfast or brunch with locally sourced products from the stalls or at the garden bar.
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Jardin Monplaisir
WORKSHOPS
This year, we are once again offering two workshops, each lasting one hour, so that you can participate in both without having to choose!
Cabaret with Angélique
If you're feeling eager to discover the Broadway style, come on and learn a piece of choreography in the spirit of musicals. For one hour, you will become a performer and explore a new aspect of jazz dance.
Hip Hop with Brice
Come refine the precision of your movements with a vocabulary specific to hip-hop, focusing on overall cohesion and the aesthetics of the dance.
Saturday
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
MJC Pont des Demoiselles
Cabaret
Our cabaret is an open space for any demo or show of up to 2:30 minutes, whether it's dance or something else, solo or in a group, anything is possible! Dare to express yourself—no judges, no rankings. This open stage welcomes everyone, of all levels and styles.
If you wish to participate, please send us your music and group name at
toulouseswingexchange@gmail.com
by September 23, 2024.
Saturday
≈10:15 PM
Le Neuf
Swing Parade
Our famous parade is back! With 4 stops at typical venues in beautiful Toulouse to dance to live music, as well as a musical stroll, we'll march to our finish point, where we'll stay for 2 and a half hours of dancing!