ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
At Sa Cotxeria, we believe that learning to dance is about much more than attending a class once a week. Above all, swing is a way of understanding dance through its social dimension and, as such, a space where people come together to meet others, discover new ways of dancing and take part in the life of the community.
That’s why, alongside our regular classes, we organise a programme of activities throughout the year designed to complement the learning experience and keep you dancing beyond the classroom. International workshops, themed classes, social dances, parties and collaborations with other organisations are all part of a programme open to dancers of different levels and to anyone who wants to keep discovering the world of swing.
workshops
Each season, we aim to organise at least one international workshop with renowned teachers from the international swing scene. For us, inviting dancers from different countries is a way of enriching our community’s learning experience by bringing together different approaches to teaching, dancing and understanding swing. Each teacher offers a unique perspective that goes beyond technique, helping us grow not only as dancers but also as a community.
Over the course of three days, classes are combined with social dances, parties, shared meals and other opportunities to spend time together, creating space for the exchange of ideas and experiences and allowing the learning to continue beyond the classroom.
THEMED CLASSES
Throughout the season, we organise themed classes to complement our students’ learning and explore specific aspects of swing in greater depth. Each class provides an opportunity to focus on a particular topic and continue developing new skills from different perspectives.
From classic routines and musicality classes to disciplines such as African dance, locking, blues and breakdance, these classes provide tools and inspiration that enrich the learning experience and help develop a broader understanding of both dance and swing culture.
SOCIAL DANCES
Our social dances are a regular part of the association’s activities. Once a month, we gather outdoors in different locations across Palma to share the dance floor, enjoy great music and introduce swing to everyone who happens to come across it. Whenever possible, we feature live music, strengthening the connection between dancers and musicians while celebrating the way this dance was originally experienced.
Our socials are where everything learned in class comes to life. They are a place to practise, meet other dancers and continue building an open and active community, while also helping to grow the swing scene in our city.
PARTIES
Throughout the season, we also celebrate important moments for the association, such as the beginning and end of the season, as well as other special occasions. These are opportunities to get together in a more relaxed atmosphere and spend time with each other beyond classes and the dance floor.
Meals, vermouth, games, conversations and, of course, dancing are all part of these gatherings, which are designed to strengthen the bonds between the people who make up Sa Cotxeria’s community and enjoy swing from its most human side.
COLLABORATIONS
We believe that an association grows when it is part of a wider community. That is why we collaborate with other associations, collectives and organisations that share our values and interests, convinced that working together allows us to create more enriching projects and reach further than we could on our own.
These collaborations strengthen the connections between organisations, create new opportunities and allow us to build a network of support and cooperation that benefits everyone involved. Because we believe that when we share resources, knowledge and enthusiasm, the impact of every project is always greater.
