ICE SWING HOLIDAY 2024
New Year's Eve Swing Dance Festival
4 parties, Lindy hop & Solo Jazz Classes
28-31 DEC, Budapest
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ARTISTS

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Genia Tsvietkova & Alberto Meucci

Teachers - Lindy hop
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Jill De Muelenaere & Alexandre McCormack

Teachers - Lindy hop
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Špela Premelč & Francesc Bujosa Ribas

Teachers - Lindy hop
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Alexandre McCormack

Teacher - Solo Jazz
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Alberto Meucci

Teacher - Solo Jazz
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Špela Premelč

Teacher - Solo Jazz
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Benjamin Doane

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Gentlemen & Gangsters

Band
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Papp Brothers' Swing Gang feat. Éva Bolba

Band

PROGRAM

SATURDAY

sat28dec15:00sat16:00Audition for lindy hop classesBEG / INT / ADV15:00 - 16:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

sat28dec16:00sat18:00Lindy hop classBEG / INT / ADV16:00 - 18:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

sat28dec18:00sat21:00Dinner18:00 - 21:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

sat28dec(dec 28)20:00sun29(dec 29)02:00Welcome Party20:00 - 02:00 (29) Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

SUNDAY

sun29dec11:00sun13:00Lindy hop classBEG / INT / ADV11:00 - 13:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

sun29dec13:00sun15:00Lunch13:00 - 15:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

sun29dec14:30sun16:00Solo Jazz classINT / ADV14:30 - 16:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

sun29dec18:00sun21:00Dinner18:00 - 21:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

sun29dec20:00sun21:00Special dance track20:00 - 21:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

sun29dec21:00sun03:00Sunday Partywith band21:00 - 03:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

MONDAY

mon30dec11:00mon13:00Lindy hop classBEG / INT / ADV11:00 - 13:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

mon30dec13:00mon15:00Lunch13:00 - 15:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

mon30dec14:30mon16:00Solo Jazz classINT / ADV14:30 - 16:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

mon30dec16:30mon18:30Beer TastingNEW16:30 - 18:30 Élesztőház, 1094 Budapest, Tűzoltó u. 22.

mon30dec18:00mon21:00Dinner18:00 - 21:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

mon30dec20:00mon21:00Special dance track20:00 - 21:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

mon30dec(dec 30)21:00tue31(dec 31)03:00Monday Partywith band21:00 - 03:00 (31) Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

TUESDAY

tue31dec11:00tue13:30BrunchNEW11:00 - 13:30 ODA, 1106 Budapest Czakó u. 15.

tue31dec14:30tue16:00Solo Jazz classINT / ADV14:30 - 16:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

tue31dec18:00tue21:00Dinner18:00 - 21:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

tue31dec20:00tue21:00Special dance track20:00 - 21:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

tue31decwed01janNew Year's Eve Party21:00 - (january 1) 05:00 Muzikum Klub & Bisztró, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum u. 7.

LEVELS

You've been dancing Lindy Hop for at least 8 months, you regularly attend classes, you participate in social dance events, you've taken part in some local workshops. This may not even be your first international event.

You are comfortable mixing basic rhythms: groove walks, charleston, triple step. You dance easily to different tempos: 120-180 bpm. You want to learn new moves but still feel the need to improve your technique.

You've been dancing Lindy Hop for at least 1,5 years - regularly attending classes, social dance events, local and international workshops.

You dance to different tempos: 110 - 200 bpm, use different rhythms, patterns and create your own variations. You've probably tried other swing dances like Balboa, Blues or Shag, but you're still hungry for knowledge and alternative ideas to improve your dancing skills.

This is the level where you turn off "autopilot" and get creative with your dancing. Eventually, whatever tempo you dance to - super slow or extra fast - doesn't matter. You dance lots of different variations and get very comfortable with the basics, and now you're trying to explore more of the musicality, changing the movements and rhythms with the flow. You feel it's time to dive deeper into your dance technique - finding new ways to connect, switching roles, working on quality rather than learning new figures.

You have been dancing Solo Authentic Jazz / Solo Charleston for at least 12 months (possibly 6 months if you have danced Lindy Hop before). You know the Shim Sham Routine and basic Authentic Jazz elements such as Suzy Q, Fall of the Log.

You know the Shim sham routine backwards and forwards. You've learned the Tranky Doo, Big Apple routines or at least know the solo jazz steps in them 😉  You're comfortable in your body and don't need a dance partner to hit the dance floor during the party. The solo jam rounds seem to pull you along, but at the same time you feel more and more the need to work on your movement quality and body awareness.

PRICE

PASSES

EARLY BIRD & PEPITA & GROUP DISCOUNT

 

We are offering an early bird discount for the first 10 registrations for both the Full Pass and Party Pass. This means that there are 10 early bird passes available for each pass type.

You can take advantage of the Pepita discount if you have a valid pass for any Pepita course at the time of registration. If you have a valid pass, please use the word "Pepita" as the discount code when you register. In addition, please indicate in the comments section which day, class and level you are attending.

A group discount of 10% will be applied if at least eight dancers register using the same discount code. This discount will be applied to all registrations with the same discount code. Please note that this discount cannot be combined with any other offer. The first eight registrants must register within 15 days to receive the discount. You can use any name for the discount code, or just the name of your dance school or the city you're from. One last thing: you must use the same code for everyone. If the code is not entered at the time of registration, it cannot be applied later and the group discount will not be available. The group discount does not apply to meals, the beer tasting, the brunch, or the t-shirts.

FULL PASS

Early Bird - 250 EUR

Pepita - 265 EUR

Normal - 285 EUR

Lindy hop (3x120 min.) & Solo jazz (3x90 min.) classes

4 parties + 3 special dance tracks

Party PASS

Early Bird - 125 EUR

Pepita - 140 EUR

Normal - 150 EUR

4 parties + 3 special dance tracks

Lindy&Solo track

Early bird - not available

Pepita - 135 EUR

Normal - 145 EUR

Lindy hop (3x120 min.) & Solo jazz (3x90 min.) classes

Lindy track

90 EUR

Lindy hop classes (3x120 min.) 

Solo track

70 EUR

Solo Jazz classes (3x90 min.) 

TICKETS

Saturday Party

20 EUR

party tickets for 28 December

Sunday Party

45 EUR

party tickets & special dance track for 29 December

Monday Party

45 EUR

party tickets & special dance track for 30 December

New Year's Eve Party

55 EUR

party tickets & special dance track for 31 December

Lunch & Dinner

18 EUR / meal

Dinner is available every evening, lunch on 29 & 30 December. Each meal will feature a two-course menu with both meat and vegetarian options. 

Beer tasting

35 EUR

2 hours, 5 beers, nibbles, beer trivia, a game where the winning team gets to choose the beer. More details on the programme card!

Brunch

25 EUR

Meat and vegetarian breakfast platters available. Find out what is included in the brunch on the programme card!

T-shirt

15 EUR

T-shirt

ACCOMODATION

🏨 Book your accommodation for Ice Swing Holiday with us!

room for 1 person

130 EUR / room / night

incl. breakfast & taxes

room for 2 persons

140 EUR / room / night

incl. breakfast & taxes

About the accommodation

Exclusive offer only for Ice Swing Holiday participants at the Ibis Styles Budapest City Hotel (1095 Budapest, Soroksári út 12.) – just 20 minutes from the venue.

You can book accommodation through us for 4 nights (no other options available) from 28 December 2024 to 1 January 2025. If you wish to arrive earlier or stay longer, you will need to arrange the extra nights directly with the hotel.

If you are booking a double room, please provide the name of your roommate. If no name is given, the single room rate will be charged. Unfortunately, we cannot assist in finding a roommate.

Once you book, we will check availability and confirm your reservation. After confirmation, you will have  10 days to make the payment, otherwise, your reservation will be canceled and offered to someone else.

The full payment for the accommodation must be made within 10 days of confirmation. No cancellations are allowed! However, you can transfer your room to someone else under the same conditions as originally booked.

Why choose this accommodation? It's easily accessible even at night, as it's located on a tram line that runs throughout the night, so you won’t even need to spend money on a taxi.

If you nominate a roommate, they don't need to make a separate booking. The person making the reservation is responsible for paying the full amount for the accommodation in one transaction. By default, the rooms are equipped with twin-beds (separated beds) - if you need a double bed instead, please highlight it in the registration sheet / comments section.

Don’t miss out on your stay – book now! 🛏️

POLICIES

By registering for Ice Swing Holiday you agree to the terms and conditions, code of conduct & dance floor etiquette. You will find the rules on participation below.

The following count as participation: registration for the event; purchase of a ticket or a pass; appearance at the event location.

Should you not receive a confirmation letter within 5 days of your registration, please write us a message on the following address: registration@iceswingholiday.com

  1. You participate in our events at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety and physical safety. Take care of yourself and other participants! The Association, the organisers, the volunteers working at the event (hereinafter "organisers") are not responsible for any injury or damage to persons or property.
  2. Lost & found. Lost and found items during the event will be held for two weeks following the event. If you have lost something, please inform the organisers. Lost items will be deposited at the Jazz Capital Festival check-in desk during the event and you can pick them up there.
  3. Check-in rules. The first step in your participation in the event is check-in, during which we will check your registration and the services you have purchased (classes, concerts, festival pass, meals, accommodation, merchandise, etc.). You will not be able to participate in the event without check-in. At check-in you will receive your wristband(s), which will act as your ticket. 
  4. Rules for wearing a wristband. To help you check in to your event and control your participation in programmes, you will be issued with wristband(s) during the check-in process. You must wear the wristband(s) during the event. The wristband serves as your access card to classes and the festival. If you do not wear your wristband the organisers may refuse you entry to the event. If you damage or lose your wristband, please contact the organisers so that we can replace it for you. 
  5. Vis maior. The Association cannot be held responsible for events beyond its control, such as (but not limited to) airport strikes, cancelled flights, teacher illnesses, road closures or other unforeseen circumstances. The Association shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from such circumstances. We understand the impact that these external circumstances may have, so we will ensure that every effort is made to communicate any resulting changes promptly and will do our utmost to ensure that participants have the best possible experience, even in the face of such situations.
  6. Privacy policy. When you register, you will be asked to provide accurate personal information and you consent to us using that information to provide the services you request in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
  7. Media sharing. While we encourage you to capture and share the best moments of the camp, please be respectful of the privacy of others and ask for explicit consent before sharing any sensitive audio recordings or photos. Please note that any photo, audio or video recording of the event requires the express permission of the person who made the recording, and therefore other participants and the association have the right to request the removal of any content you share on social media or other platforms that is objected to by any participant.
  8. Terms of use. If the event is filmed, recorded or videotaped by or on behalf of the organisers, and you may appear on the video or audio recording, you may not make any claim against the organisers or the producers of the recording. You further acknowledge that the recordings may be broadcast online and by other means nationally and internationally, or published in print or online media or on the web. The Association and the Jazz Capital Festival are entitled to use the recordings in accordance with the law, at their own discretion, including use for the protection of the safety of persons and property, and disclosure to public authorities or other interested parties for such purposes.
  9. Meals. If meals are available at the event, please note when registering for meals that we cannot guarantee that all individual dietary requirements will be catered for. Participants with special dietary needs are advised to provide their own meals.
  10. Health and medical information. It is your responsibility to disclose any relevant medical conditions, allergies or health problems that may affect your participation in the event. It is recommended that you inform the organisers in advance. 
  11. It is forbidden to bring any dangerous objects (in particular: clubs, cutting and pyrotechnic devices) into our events. If you break this rule, the organisers may confiscate the prohibited object and/or, if necessary, restrict your participation in the event or ban you from the event without refund. 
  12. The Association and the organisers reserve the right to change any element of the event programme.
  1. Registration is required to participate in the event. 
  2. When registering, it is your responsibility to provide us with the appropriate information. 
  3. You can register with or without a partner, if you register without a partner you may be placed on a waiting list to maintain a lead-to-follow ratio. 
  4. If you register with a partner, we will be able to approve your registration if your partner also registers with you and you both select the same level of partner during registration.
  1. Discount code. If the organisers offer a discount that can be linked to the use of a code, you can claim the discount by entering the discount code(s) during registration. Such a discount can be e.g. group discount, discount offered by ambassador, etc. If you do not provide the code during registration, you accept that we cannot offer the discount associated with the code. It is not possible to replace the code afterwards.
  2. Early bird discount is available for the first 10 registrations. 
  3. The discount is linked to the number of items. Certain discounts will be extended by the organisers to the first x number of registrations received after registration opens, indicating which package or pass is eligible for the discount. Registrations will receive the discount on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  4. Pepita discount is available to dancers with a valid pass for Pepita regular classes at the time of registration.
  5. Different discounts cannot be combined.
  1. All information about payment will be sent to you in your registration letter. In the letter, we will summarise what you have registered for, how much you have to pay, how you can pay and provide you with all the details you need to pay.
  2. If you don't pay by the deadline we will cancel your registration. 
  3. We will inform you about the payment method in the registration letter. Currently you can pay your participation fee by bank transfer. No other payment method is accepted. For further details, please see our registration reply letter. 
  4. In the registration letter, we will send you instructions on what to include in the transfer communication. An ID code and text may be included in the message we specify, which is used to uniquely identify your registration. If you do not include this message when you make a transfer, you accept the consequences of our inability to identify your transfer and any consequences that may result. 
  1. If you decide to cancel your registration, you agree that we will not refund any payments you have made. In this case, you can transfer your purchased ticket or pass to another person, but only under the same conditions as you purchased it. If you have registered as a leader you can only transfer your pass to a leader role, if you have registered as a follower you can only transfer your pass to a follower role and you cannot change the level you have chosen. 
  2. The transfer of tickets between individuals requires the consent of the organisers. Please send an email stating your intention to sell your pass and include the buyer in CC in the correspondence. 
  3. If you suffer an injury that prevents you from attending the event, please contact us before the event and if you can provide a medical certificate that you are unable to dance, we will refund your entry fee after deducting 10% of the treatment costs. 
  4. If, for any reason, the event is cancelled before the event time, payments will be refunded to the registrants after deduction of a 10% handling fee, provided that the necessary details for the refund are provided to us within the given deadline during the data reconciliation. If you fail to meet the deadline, you agree that the Association will not refund you. 
  5. If the event is partially cancelled, i.e. the organisers start the event, but for reasons beyond their control the event cannot be completed, you agree by registering that you will not be entitled to a refund.

Ice Swing Holiday is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable event experience for everyone, therefore all attendees, instructors, staff, and volunteers at Ice Swing Holiday are required to comply with the following code of conduct.

Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. We are expecting cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.

Need help?

Email info@iceswingholiday.com or (during the event) find an organizer in person at any venue.

Quick version

Ice Swing Holiday is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the organizers.

The less quick version

  1. You and the participants are expected to respect other participants, teachers, organisers and artists. We ask you to contribute to a safe and friendly environment for all through your behavior and communication. 
  2. By registering, you agree that failure to comply with our rules of conduct may result in a warning, exclusion from the event (without refund), and exclusion from future events.
  3. The Association is committed to providing a safe environment & experience for everyone at the event, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion (or lack thereof). We will not tolerate harassment of any kind of event participants. 
  4. We expect cooperation from all participants to ensure a safe environment for all.
  5. Please refrain from any activity that may disrupt, interfere with or disrupt the event, or that may violate the personal rights of participants or damage their property. Please also refrain from racist or hateful behavior, or behavior that frightens or outrages others. Please avoid ethnic, religious, political, sexual, or any other discrimination against others, or topics related to current political issues and activities. If you engage in such behavior and are asked to stop by the organisers, you are expected to comply immediately. If you do not comply, the organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, in particular exclusion from the event without refund. 
  6. Harassment of others is prohibited at the event! Harassment includes offensive verbal comments regarding gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public places, intentional intimidation, stalking, stalking, harassing photography or recording, persistent disruption of the event, inappropriate physical contact, and unwanted sexual attention. Participants who are asked to stop harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If they do not comply, the organisers of the event may take any action they deem appropriate, in particular exclusion from the event without refund. 
  7. If you are being harassed, if you notice someone else being harassed or if you have any other concerns, please contact the event organisers immediately.
  8. You acknowledge that you must comply with local laws and regulations regarding alcohol and drug use while participating. Any participant found to be in violation may be excluded from the event without refund.
  1. In dance classes, we dance in pairs. When registering, everyone indicates whether they want to be a leader or follower. Usually leaders are male and followers are female, but you will often find dancers dancing both roles at our events. 
  2. Maintain good personal hygiene! Bring deodorant, use mints and shower before dancing. Always bring a spare t-shirt or two. If you sneeze or cough - put it in your arm, not your hand. Use hand sanitiser and wash your hands several times.
  3. Kindness is the key!  Is the song over? Thank your partner for the dance. You can give a warm smile, a hug or a simple high five to show how much you appreciate the experience. Respect the boundaries of others!
  4. Everyone has the right to say no to a dance. This can be for any reason. In most cases the reason is not personal. In case you say no, remember to do it politely.
  5. Are you having fun? Smile! Maintain eye contact while dancing. Be restrained - constant eye contact can feel creepy and a complete lack of eye contact can feel impersonal.
  6. With the exception of jam circles and performances, there is absolutely NO ACROBATICS on the dance floor! In crowded venues, performing such moves is dangerous for both the participants and those around them. 
  7. Accidentally kicked or hit someone while dancing? Apologize, accidents happen! If someone is consistently dancing in a dangerous way, bring it to their attention or tell the organisers.
  8. Avoid wearing spike heels or dancing barefoot, protect yourself and those around you.
  9. Personal space: protect your own and respect others'! 
  10. We are all at the event to have fun! Have fun and do your best to make the evening fun for others!

Contact us by email or (during the event) in person.  You can also contact our Safe Space team in person at the event, they will be happy to help you! You can contact any of our organizers, but these people have been carefully selected to deal with any questions, feedback or announcements. 

Safe Space Team: dr. Hibály Mónika, Muka Viktória, Polacsek Roland, Mészáros Krisztina

Thank you!

ABOUT US

PEPITA DANCE ASSOCIATION

Since 2013 we are active participants in the Hungarian swing dance and jazz scene. We teach, organize and build our community with never-ending energy. Today we have grown into one of the biggest swing dance studios in Budapest.

Ice Swing Holiday is our love child. It's Budapest's New Year's Eve Swing Festival, where the stage is filled with the best Hungarian jazz musicians, as well as European musicians and bands who play swing dance festivals with heart and soul.

With a cozy atmosphere, special venues, carefully selected musicians, and daytime activities, we are waiting for you!

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MEET THE TEAM
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Krisztina Mészáros

Móni

Mónika Hibály

Viki

Viktória Muka

Roli

Roland Polacsek

Süxy

Alex Sükein

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Réka Juhász

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Lili Szolga

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Kata Hanics

IMPRESSUM

name: Pepita Tánc és Rekreációs Egyesület

location: 1149 Budapest, Egressy út 152. fsz. 4.a.

vat: 18599646-1-42

register number: 01-02-0015455

bank: Magnet Magyar Közösségi Bank Zrt.

IBAN: HU56 1620 0223 1002 7563 0000 0000 (HUF account)

IBAN: HU60 1620 0223 1016 3610 0000 0000 (EUR account)

SWIFT: HBWEHUHB

name: Pepita Tánc és Rekreációs Egyesület

location: 1149 Budapest, Egressy út 152. fsz. 4.a.

vat: 18599646-1-42

register number: 01-02-0015455

bank: Magnet Magyar Közösségi Bank Zrt.

IBAN: HU56 1620 0223 1002 7563 0000 0000 (HUF account)

IBAN: HU60 1620 0223 1016 3610 0000 0000 (EUR account)

SWIFT: HBWEHUHB

MEDIA

Experience the Ice Swig Holiday 2023 spirit!

2022 - PHOTOS

2022 - VIDEOS

2019 - PHOTOS

2018 - PHOTOS

2018 - VIDEOS

2017 - PHOTOS

2017 - VIDEOS

CONTACT

If you have any questions please, contact us!
info@iceswingholiday.com

(Please describe your enquiry in as much details as possible)

info@iceswingholiday.com

(Please describe your enquiry in as much details as possible)

EN Co-Funded by the EU_PANTONE

Ice Swing Holiday is part of the Swinging Europe Network project, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.

Ice Swing Holiday is part of the Swinging Europe Network project, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.

EN Co-Funded by the EU_PANTONE
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