Bratislava Lindy Exchange

'Be Crazy, Stay Classy!'
14. - 16. 11. 2025
Unfortunately this year’s Exchange has been cancelled.

About the Event

We are back!

After last year's break, this year we prepared another exciting Exchange! Join us in the second week of November in the enchanting capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, for Slovakia's biggest swing dancing event. We are eager to welcome you back with open arms and dancing feet!

What to look forward to?

Music

4 live bands in 3 days with amazing DJs in their breaks, which are not gonna let you sit in the corner and of course Big Band battle on Friday at beautiful venue Old Market.

Taster classes

You can enjoy a taster class before every party with young rising stars and experienced top stars of the swing dance community.

Other activities

On Saturday you can look forward to a Brunch and Dance in our lovely B-Swing studio! Pancakes and coffee are ways to spend the Saturday. On Sunday we prepared a social dance in Mirbach palace (Muzeum of Bratislava City) where you can also visit the gallery in the building.

We cannot promise pleasant autumn weather, but our enthusiastic organizing team will do everything in their power to make you enjoy the event! And all this in a city full of cafes, pubs and restaurants with excellent food and even better drinks.

Tickets

Full Party Pass

With this ticket you have access to all parties and social activities from Friday night until the early hours of the Sunday party. The only place to which this ticket does not grant you entry are exhibitions at the gallery. The food and beverages on Saturday’s brunch are not included.

Early Bird

With this ticket you have the same benefits as the Full Party Pass at a discounted price for the fastest registrants.

Saturday

With this ticket you have access to the Saturday party. From the taster class to the last survivors picture!

Sunday

With this ticket you have access to the Sunday party. From the taster class to the last survivors picture!

15+

Hours

Of dancing

7+

Hours

Of live music

200+

Feet

At the dance floor

Schedule

November 14, 2025
18:30 - 23:45 p.m.
Veľký tanečný večer - Big Band Battle
Bratislava Hot Serenaders (SK) & Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers (CZ) -
Taster Class: Axel & Sandra (AT)
Venue:
Stará tržnica(Old Market)
Námestie Nežnej revolúcie 811 01 Bratislava

Friday’s Big Band Battle will start at 6:30 p.m. in the building of Old Market located at Námestie SNP. You will be enjoying the battle of Bratislava Hot Serenaders and Ondrej Havelka & his Melody Makers. They will be playing until midnight.


Bratislava Hot Serenaders (SK) and Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers (CZ) Big Band battle of two big big bands that Czech and Slovakia has to offer. Follow us on a journey to the music 1920s-40s in Central Europe and America. Besides swinging to quality American big-band music, there will be opportunities to enjoy Peabody or Charleston to the authentic arrangements played in this part of Europe back in the days. (The evening party is part of the public event “Veľký tanečný večer”). The evening will start with a taster class with Sandra and Axel :).


Taster class with Axel and Sandra (AT) will offer dances that go hand in hand with ragtime music and early jazz. This class will enrich the repertoire of every Lindy Hopper and at the same time helps all who are still at the beginning of their dance journey.

November 15, 2025
10:30 - 14:30
Brunch Pancake, Coffee and Dance
Venue:
B-Swing Studio
Račianska 72, 831 02 Bratislava

We’ve prepared a chillout brunch on Saturday. Come enjoy good chats, dance over coffee and pancakes, or simply soak in the atmosphere. Exchange is not just about the dance floor; it's about connecting with others through conversations and the joy of being together.

from 19:30
Party
Melody Boys (CZ)
Venue:
V-Klub (Národné osvetové centrum)
Námestie SNP 471/12, 811 06 Bratislava

Saturday party will start with a taster class from 20:00. It will be led by Diana (AT) and Milan (CZ).

What can you expect in detail from Saturday night?

  • from 20:00 taster class w Diana (AT) and Milan (CZ)
  • from 21:10 Melody Boys (CZ)
  • at 21:50 prelims & 23:45 finals Mix and Match competition
  • Photo Corner
  • Vintage corner - By Ili, Swing It
  • dancing until late night/ early morning

November 16, 2025
12:00 - 15:00
Social dance in Gallery
Venue:
Mirbachov palác
Františkánske námestie 8-11, 811 01 Bratislava

Welcome to our enchanting social event at Exchange in Bratislava's historic center! Step into a beautiful building and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of this captivating city. You can enjoy a little sweet bar, made by our volunteers, and coffee. But our social is more than just dancing; it's a chance to explore the beauty of Bratislava's historic center.

20:00 - 02:00
Farewell Party
Pssst! (SK) -
Taster Class: TBA
Venue:
Bukowski Bar 2.0
Prior, Kamenné Námestie 1/A, 811 08 Bratislava

We’ll wrap up the weekend with a Sunday farewell party at the beloved Bukowski Bar with the amazing Pssst!. At 8:00 PM, it kicks off with a taster class from fantastic instructors. Throughout the evening, you can enjoy delicious drinks—and don’t worry, there will be dancing until morning!

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Performers

  • Ondřej Havelka & his Melody Makers

    (CZ)

    Bratislava Hot Serenaders

    (SK)

    Melody Boys

    (CZ)

    Pssst!

    (SK)

  • Diana Geisler

    (AT)

    Milan Hurban

    (CZ)

    Axel Schwarz

    (AT)

    Sandra Hartbach

    (AT)

  • Marek Svoboda

    (CZ)

Ondřej Havelka & his Melody Makers
(CZ)

Authentic sound, old-time's stylization and an attractive show full of sight and great musical performances will bring you to the early 30's to early 40's. The repertoire of the 15-member orchestra is truly varied, sweet jazz, hot jazz, from Hollywood musicals to the performances of great swing big-bands.

Bratislava Hot Serenaders
(SK)

The Bratislava Hot Serenaders orchestra belongs to the list of the few strictly “early jazz” oriented bands in the world. The band’s 20 enthusiastic musicians have played together without interruption since the formation of the group in season 1991/1992. Their playing adheres to the sound, style, and feel of such orchestra’s as Paul Whiteman, Jean Goldkette, and Duke Ellington, in addition to featuring Czech, Slovak, and other European classic jazz tunes of the period. The Bratislava hot Serenaders are well established outside of Slovakia.

Melody Boys
(CZ)
Melody Boys specialize in the authentic interpretation of jazz and swing music from the 1920s to the 1940s. They follow the style and sound of small American ensembles of the era—both concert and pure dance bands. Their repertoire includes both well-known and half-forgotten pieces from the golden age of swing, delivered with energy and a feel for the period’s expression. Their stylish appearance, vintage instruments, and natural charm enhance the atmosphere, transporting the audience to another time.
Pssst!
(SK)
The “secret swing band” Pssst! is a nine-musicians group of golden-age swing enthusiasts who stepped off the dance floor and onto the stage to play “under the feet” of both skilled dancers and complete beginners. Their mission is to turn audiences into dance floors, keep the tempo alive, and lift the mood high.
Diana Geisler
(AT)
Diana is a dancer & instructor from Vienna. She is a social dancer at heart and has been competing and teaching internationally for over 10 years. She is all about sharing her endless vitality and charm on and off the dance floor. The dynamics of Lindy Hop as well as the idea of energetic social dancing with strong partner connection form the fundament of her dancing. Developing a sensibility for your own body, as well as that of your dance partner, and a playful approach to musicality are the top ingredients of both her individual style and her classes. As a teacher, she hopes to inspire others by helping students tap into their own resources through exercises around creativity and self-awareness.
Milan Hurban
(CZ)
In 2016, while living in Brno, Czechia, Milan was looking for new ways to spend his free time when a friend suggested he try swing dancing. The following year, he moved to Vienna, bringing his newfound passion with him. He has been dancing and soon after also teaching there ever since. Milan’s dancing is minimalistic, with a preference for a smooth, light style of leading. He believes strongly in solid fundamentals and only teaching whatever is useful on the social dance floor. He loves matching the dance to the music and exploring why some movements work while others don’t. His ultimate goal is to inspire dancers to embrace their own style and bring more individuality to the dance floor.
Axel Schwarz
(AT)
Axel has a long history of dancing, starting with ballroom dances and now focusing on Balboa and Laminu. He is a fan of “good basics and defaults” in dancing and transforms his knowledge to solid technique while being creative and entertaining.
Sandra Hartbach
(AT)
Sandra has a similar history of dancing as Axel. She loves footwork creativity in Balboa and combines a good portion of technique with musicality and feeling.
Marek Svoboda
(CZ)
Marek is a jazz & swing enthusiast. You can see him dance, DJ and sometimes even play drums. He likes to fuse dance genres like early swing, blues, big band swing, bebop, rhythm & blues and latino jazz. His passion for swing culture has eight years anniversary this autumn in Swing Wings dance school based in Brno.

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