Lindy & Boogie Paradise

International Lindy Hop & Boogie Woogie Retreat in Sri Lanka

An international Lindy Hop & Boogie Woogie retreat on a golden sand beach in Sri Lanka — dancing, tea plantations, temples, and swing under the palm trees.

ℹ️ About

Lindy & Boogie Paradise brings together dancers from all over the world for a full week of connection, sunshine and swing in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka. Mornings on the beach dancing, afternoons free to relax by the pool or ocean, or explore emerald tea plantations, ancient temples, elephants and jungle waterfalls. Evenings full of laughter, good food and swing dancing under the palm trees. Includes a 3-day island road trip through Pinnawala, Kandy and Ella before arriving at the coast. Limited to 30 rooms — first come, first served.

📅 Dates & Registration

• 📅 Dates: October 18 – 26, 2027
• 🔗 Registration URL: https://schmidtgabor.hu/lindy-boogie-paradise/
• 🔔 Next registration opening date: January 1, 2027
• 🎫 Pass types:
  • Full Pass

📍 What & Where

• 🏕️ Festival type:
  • Camp
• 🌍 Country: Sri Lanka
• 📍 City: Unawatuna
• 🧭 Continent: Asia
• 🏛️ Venue: Araliya Beach Resort & Spa
• 🤝 Organised by: Gábor Schmidt & Liz
• 🌐 Website: https://schmidtgabor.hu/lindy-boogie-paradise/
• ✉️ Contact: info@schmidtgabor.hu

💃 Dance Styles

• Lindy Hop
• Boogie Woogie

🎉 Activities & Highlights

• Workshops
• Social Dancing
• Parties
• Outdoor Activities
• 3-day island road trip (Pinnawala, Kandy, Ella)

A 3-day island road trip through tea plantations, ancient temples and jungle waterfalls; beachside classes and parties; a full week combining Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie and Sri Lankan culture

🧑‍🏫 Teachers & Artists

Internationally acclaimed Lindy Hop & Boogie Woogie instructors and performers from France and Norway

William & Maeva, Sondre & Tanya

✨ Festival Vibe

Tropical, relaxed and joyful — beach mornings, sunny afternoons exploring the island, and swing dancing under the palm trees every evening

❤️ Why You Should Come

A rare chance to combine world-class Lindy Hop & Boogie Woogie instruction with a tropical island adventure — dance, explore, and connect with an international swing community in one of the world's most beautiful settings

🧾 Quick Overview

• 📅 Dates: October 18 – 26, 2027
• 📍 Location: Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
• 💃 Styles:
  • Lindy Hop
  • Boogie Woogie
• 🎟️ Passes:
  • Full Pass
• 🏕️ Type:
  • Camp
• 🎉 Activities:
  • Workshops
  • Social Dancing
  • Parties
  • Outdoor Activities
  • 3-day island road trip (Pinnawala, Kandy, Ella)