REGISTRATIONS OPENED SAVE THE DATE, the spirit of swing festival is back in Aix en Provence for its 3rd edition This international swing and dance music festival is organized by Aixtraswing, the swing dance association of Aix en Provence. In the heart of Provence (South east of France between Nice and Montpellier : a joyful event in the historic and enchanting city of Aix en Provence welcoming you with its 16th century decor squares its famous fountains and terraces. Dive in the swing culture: dances, live jazz music and history. The venue : an amphitheater and former matches factory to set the dancefloor on fire! The program 2 concerts with 2 different jazz bands and enough swinging power to make you dance like crazy: Harlem Serenaders and We Swinging Poppies 2 swing balls on Friday and Saturday on live music and DJ A Large amphitheater of 270 seats with its 3 dancefloors Open-air dances (our "guinguette" atmosphere) with food trucks and brewery with organic beers from the tap ! Shows and competitions Discovery courses on saturday for curious newbies A film screening or conference about jazz and dance (on thursday, free attendance for workshop ticket holders, sunday bye-bye party) A swing dance workshop on staurday and sunday with 3 levels in Lindy Hop and a Solo Jazz routine for solo jazz dancers. The Spirit of Swing : the true meaning of Swing is to celebrate the joy of dancing on jazz music. Both classes and parties will happen in the heart of the city and venues are reachable by foot or public transport so the only travel you'll do during The Spirit of Swing festival is a travel back to the Swing Era ! Welcome to Aix en Provence and to our festival that will swing your life up!