Garage Hoppers Festival

Lindy hop and solo jazz fest with Laura Glaess, Vincenzo Fesi, Hector Artal, Sonia Ortega, Viktor Lillar, Vassiliki Papadopoulou, Alberto Meucci and Ana Maeso. Band: The Hot Swing Sextet!

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Garage Hoppers Festival, from May 15th to 17th 💥
Three days of dance, music, and joy with four amazing teaching couples and a band that will keep the floor alive 🎷

Classes, social dances, mix & match, and plenty of good vibes — all at the Tower Airport Hotel, with a final farewell party on Sunday at Giardini Luzzati 🌿
See you there, shoes on and spirits high 🕺💃🏻

ℹ️ About

From May 15th to 17th we’ll have the honor and privilege of hosting in Genoa 4 amazing lindy hop couples and a fantastic band!
Register by filling out this form!

TEACHERS:
💃🏻🕺 Laura Glaess & Vincenzo Fesi
💃🏻🕺 Vassiliki Papadopoulou & Viktor Lillard
💃🏻🕺 Sonia Ortega & Hector Artal
💃🏻🕺 Ana Maeso & Alberto Meucci

BAND:
🎷 The Hot Swing Sextet

DJ:
🎧 Michele Iaschif from Parma Lindy Hoppers

3 PARTIES:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (free).

LOCATIONS:
📍Classes, Friday party, and Saturday party @ Tower Airport Hotel
📍Sunday farewell party @ Giardini Luzzati

MIX & MATCH OPEN:
📅 Saturday

AVAILABLE PACKAGES:
📦 | Lindy pass | 6h of classes, 2h of taster, Friday, Saturday & Sunday parties. €180 Early bird, €200 from Jan 7th.
📦 | Solo jazz pass | 3h of classes, 2h of taster, friday, saturday & sunday parties. €90 earlybird, €100 from Jan 7th.
📦 | Full pass | 9h of classes, 2h of taster, friday, saturday & sunday parties. €215 earlybird, €235 from Jan 7th.
📦 | Party pass | Friday, Saturday & Sunday parties + 2h of taster. €50
📦 | Friday party + 1h of taster | €25
📦 | Saturday party + 1h of taster | €25

Association fee is €5, valid until sept 2026.


SCHEDULE:
https://www.garagehoppers.it/eventi/garage-hoppers-weekend-2026/#:~:text=%7C%20youtube%202-,SCHEDULE,-Tutte%20le%20lezioni


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📅 Dates & Registration

📍 What & Where

💃 Dance Styles

  • Lindy Hop
  • Solo Jazz

🎉 Activities & Highlights

  • Workshops
  • Social Dancing
  • Live Music
  • Parties
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Tasters
  • Shows / Competitions

🧑‍🏫 Teachers & Artists

https://www.garagehoppers.it/eventi/garage-hoppers-weekend-2026/#Insegnanti

Laura Glaess, Vincenzo Fesi, Hector Artal, Sonia Ortega, Viktor Lillard, Vassiliki Papadopoulou, Alberto Meucci, Ana Maeso

🎷 Live Music / DJs

The Hot Swing Sextet and Dj Beat Balance

🧾 Quick Overview

  • 📅 Dates: May 15 – 17, 2026
  • 📍 Location: Genova, Italy
  • 💃 Styles:
    • Lindy Hop
    • Solo Jazz
  • 🎟️ Passes:
    • Full Pass
    • Party Pass
    • Parties Only
    • Other
    • solo jazz pass
  • 🏕️ Type:
    • Festival
  • 🎉 Activities:
    • Workshops
    • Social Dancing
    • Live Music
    • Parties
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Tasters
    • Shows / Competitions