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Katja Završnik: ”He is my favorit lead”

Posted by swingzine.com | Jul 12, 2018 | PRACTICE THIS, SWING THINGS |

5 favorite qualities in Katja Završnik favorite leader: staying on time is definitely one quality that makes a great leader. Also, getting to know the follower and adapt. I remember dancing with a leader once and after he lead a spin and I think I did two and he said, “Oh yeah, you are a spinner!” and he just started to play around with spins and turns. And this is great, to first acknowledge what you can and can’t dobefore starting to just execute moves. I love to play around with the action reaction idea. That’s why I appreciate leaders...

Get inspired! Fridas favorites clips

Posted by swingzine.com | Dec 26, 2017 | PRACTICE THIS, SWING THINGS |

Boy! What a girl!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1Vj3uqd4jA Nicholas Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yGGtVKrD8 Jammin the Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Pt-xE0bhw...

Herrang gems by Mimmi & Fredrik

Posted by swingzine.com | Jul 21, 2017 | SWING THINGS |

Do not make plans, just go with the flow. When something happens, go there! Take part! Go to the rocks by the beach to swim during breaks. It is the best place to hang out on hot days. Bring mosquito repellent to Dansbanan in the evenings. If you cannot clone yourself to be three people at once (one who dances, one who participates in social activities and one who is at home sleeping) make sure to be totally present right where you are! Dance a lot! Herräng is an opportunity to dance with people from all over the...

How to handle post-Herräng-depression! Unexpected advice of Peter Loggins

Posted by swingzine.com | Jul 8, 2017 | SWING THINGS |

What must I not miss at HDC? – The meetings! They will always be a part of the backbone of HDC. Important to understand is Herräng creates the framework in which anything can happen, but it takes people to make things happen! You make the camp what it is, take part, donate your time or ideas and magic will happen. No two years are the same in Herrang, it evolves like everything else making expected unexpected! You play the trombone and washboard. Were and when? – Well, the past 5 years after the meeting we had a group that...

Get the most out of Herräng: Markus Rosendals advice

Posted by swingzine.com | Jul 1, 2017 | SWING THINGS, Uncategorized |

How to get the most out of Herräng? – Enjoy your experience, let go of everyday life and dare to engage! The more you indulge and actively join in on activities the more you will get out of it. It’s nice and so much fun when people just go for it! If I only go out one evening, what must I not miss? – Make sure to be at Midnight Ramble on Carnival night! We will bring a bit of Latin-America to Herräng. What should I wear that night? – Imagine this being a carnival in Rio and dress...