Dancing Hours
Jazz was made for dancing, and at JazzAscona 2025, the dance floor will be irresistible!
Every evening at 6:30 PM, the Dancing Hours will turn the waterfront square into an explosion of energy and swing.
Renowned dance instructors like Stefano Benedetti (Rock & Roll world champion and Lindy Hop instructor) and Tony Buondancer (Shim Sham specialist, tap dancer, and jazz dance expert) will lead dance enthusiasts and beginners through a journey into the history of jazz dance, from Lindy Hop to Boogie Woogie, Shim Sham, and Latin Jazz fusion.
Boogie Woogie
with Susy Boogie
26.6 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
Ready to shake the floor?
Picture yourself on the dance floor, surrounded by energy and good vibes. Susy Boogie will guide you on this journey into the world of Boogie Woogie, ready to make you dance, laugh, and have a blast!
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Swing
with Françoise & Robert
27.6 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
They met years ago on the dance floor—and never left it since. Françoise & Robert will share their passion for dance, guiding you through the fundamentals and nuances of Swing and Lindy Hop.
From basic steps to more refined footwork, you’ll learn how to blend rhythm, flow and fun.
Burlesque
with Mizi Mia Grand Ame
28.6 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
Mizi Mia Grand Ame is a performer, teacher, and a radiant soul of contemporary burlesque. With a background that blends physical theatre, dance, and visual arts, Mizi has developed a unique style that merges elegance, irony, and feminine power. Active on the European scene for over ten years, she brings magnetic energy and a deep vision of burlesque to her workshops—as a practice of freedom, body expression, and self-rediscovery. Her name, “Grand Ame” — meaning “great soul” — reflects her ability to turn each performance into a ritual of authenticity and conscious seduction.
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Shim Sham
with Tony Buondancer
29.6 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
Join us for a special afternoon dedicated to the Shim Sham, the most iconic swing routine in the history of Lindy Hop.
Led by the energy and charisma of Tony Buondancer, we’ll rediscover the joy of dancing together—sharing rhythm, smiles, and stories.
A journey through the heartbeat of the swing era, where every step tells a story and every sequence builds connection.
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Lindy Hop
with Françoise & Robert
30.6 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
They met years ago on the dance floor—and never left it since. Françoise & Robert will share their passion for dance, guiding you through the fundamentals and nuances of Swing and Lindy Hop.
From basic steps to more refined footwork, you’ll learn how to blend rhythm, flow and fun.
Shim Sham
with Tony Buondancer
1.7 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
Join us for a special afternoon dedicated to the Shim Sham, the most iconic swing routine in the history of Lindy Hop.
Led by the energy and charisma of Tony Buondancer, we’ll rediscover the joy of dancing together—sharing rhythm, smiles, and stories.
A journey through the heartbeat of the swing era, where every step tells a story and every sequence builds connection.
Follow Tony Buondancer online!
Balboa
with Françoise & Robert
2.7 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
They met years ago on the dance floor—and never left it since. Françoise & Robert will share their passion for dance, guiding you through the fundamentals and nuances of Swing and Lindy Hop.
From basic steps to more refined footwork, you’ll learn how to blend rhythm, flow and fun.
Cuban Salsa
with Nolosé
3.7 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
I Nolosé take you to Havana for a Cuban Salsa workshop that will make you experience the authentic atmosphere of the Cuban streets, where music and dance become one. You’ll discover the steps and figures while learning from the Nolosé group, famous for their contagious energy and vibrant style.
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Lindy Hop
with Stefano Benedetti & Claudia Iannetti
4.7 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
A unique opportunity to dive into the energy and magic of Lindy Hop, guided by two exceptional teachers: Stefano Benedetti and Claudia Iannetti!
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Lindy Hop
with Stefano Benedetti & Claudia Iannetti
5.7 - 18:30-19:30
📍 PIAZZALE ELVEZIA
A unique opportunity to dive into the energy and magic of Lindy Hop, guided by two exceptional teachers: Stefano Benedetti and Claudia Iannetti!