Bresse Swing Festival
The swing gathering in the heart of the Bresse region
About Bresse Swing
The Bresse Swing Festival is a swing dance weekend held every March in Péronnas, near Bourg-en-Bresse, organised by the Fred Danse Académie. Over three days, passionate instructors offer classes in Lindy Hop, Jazz Roots, Boogie-Woogie, tap dance, Fast Lindy, West Coast Swing and Balboa for all levels. Two dance parties — with DJ and live band — complete this festive and convivial programme dedicated to sharing and connecting through swing dances.
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Swing in all its forms
Born in 2023 from the passion of Frédéric Fayard, founder of the Fred Danse Académie, the Bresse Swing Festival has become in just a few editions the must-attend gathering for swing dance enthusiasts in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Located in Péronnas, on the doorstep of Bourg-en-Bresse, this intimate festival focuses on conviviality, sharing and teaching quality to offer an exceptional weekend for dancers of all levels.
A rich and varied programme
The festival offers a packed programme built around intensive classes taught by renowned instructors. Participants can learn or perfect their skills in several disciplines:
- Lindy Hop: the iconic swing dance, born in Harlem in the 1920s-1930s.
- Jazz Roots: the foundational steps of jazz dance, the roots of all swing dances.
- Boogie-Woogie: an energetic and joyful dance set to irresistible rhythms.
- Tap dance: the art of body percussion and rhythm.
- Fast Lindy: a fast and dynamic version of Lindy Hop.
- West Coast Swing: a contemporary evolution of swing, danced to modern music.
- Balboa: a fast and elegant partner dance, born in Californian ballrooms.
Passionate instructors
Each edition invites renowned instructors to share their expertise and love of swing. Among the regular teachers are Thomas Blacharz and Lisa Donnard for Lindy Hop, Olivier Potherat for Boogie-Woogie and tap dance, as well as dance couples specialising in West Coast Swing and Balboa. Teaching is tailored to all levels, from complete beginners to advanced dancers.
Two memorable evenings
The daytime classes give way to two dance parties that are the beating heart of the festival:
- Friday evening: DJ-led atmosphere with swing, blues and boogie music sets to ignite the floor from 8:30pm.
- Saturday evening: live concert by the Bresse Bounce Quintet, a swing band that gets the room rocking from 9pm with a repertoire of jazz, swing and boogie-woogie standards.
A spirit of sharing
What makes the Bresse Swing Festival unique is the warm and welcoming atmosphere that prevails throughout the weekend. Designed as a moment of sharing and exchange, the festival encourages encounters between dancers from all backgrounds. The Fred Danse Académie, a dance school established in Péronnas for several years, puts all its expertise at the service of this event, which contributes to the influence of swing culture in the Ain and beyond.
Bresse Swing — edition 2026
4th edition of the Bresse Swing Festival at the Fred Danse Académie in Péronnas. Three days of swing dance with Lindy Hop, Jazz Roots, Boogie-Woogie, tap dance, Fast Lindy, West Coast Swing and Balboa classes, and two dance parties.
4th edition: 20 to 22 March 2026
The Bresse Swing Festival returns for its 4th edition from 20 to 22 March 2026 at the Fred Danse Académie in Péronnas. This year the festival welcomes instructors Thomas Blacharz, Lisa Donnard, Olivier Potherat, Charlotte and Jean, and Alexandra and Byron for Lindy Hop, Jazz Roots, Boogie-Woogie, tap dance, Fast Lindy, West Coast Swing and Balboa classes.
Two dance parties are on the programme: a DJ night on Friday and a Bresse Bounce Quintet concert on Saturday evening. Early bird rates are available until 31 January 2026.
Programme Bresse Swing 2026
Programme 2026
- Friday 20 March: Dance party with DJ Alain from 8:30pm.
- Saturday 21 March: Intensive classes from 10am to 6pm with Thomas Blacharz, Lisa Donnard, Olivier Potherat, Charlotte and Jean, Alexandra and Byron. Bresse Bounce Quintet concert at 9pm.
- Sunday 22 March: Intensive classes from 10am to 6pm. Festival closing.
Highlights Bresse Swing 2026
- 4th edition of the festival
- Instructors: Thomas Blacharz, Lisa Donnard, Olivier Potherat, Charlotte and Jean, Alexandra and Byron
- Lindy Hop, Jazz Roots, Boogie-Woogie, tap dance, Fast Lindy, West Coast Swing and Balboa classes
- Live Bresse Bounce Quintet concert on Saturday evening
- Early bird rates until 31 January
Prices Bresse Swing 2026
Practical information — Bresse Swing
Practical information
Getting there
The Bresse Swing Festival takes place at the Fred Danse Académie, 150 impasse Claude Berthollet, 01960 Péronnas, immediately adjacent to Bourg-en-Bresse.
- By car: From Lyon (approx. 1 hour), take the A42 then the A40 towards Bourg-en-Bresse. From Bourg-en-Bresse, follow signs for Péronnas. Free parking on site.
- By train: Bourg-en-Bresse station (TGV and TER). Then approximately 10 minutes by car or taxi.
Schedule
Friday: dance party from 8:30pm. Saturday and Sunday: classes from 10am to 6pm. Saturday evening from 9pm.
Prices (early bird rates until 31 January)
- Full Pass (3 days): 125 euros (170 euros after the deadline)
- Day Pass: 85 euros (110 euros after)
- Discovery Pass: 55 euros
- West Coast Pass: 55 euros
- Friday evening: 10 euros
- Saturday evening: 18 euros
- 2-evening bundle: 25 euros
Booking
Tickets available on the Weezevent platform. Booking recommended, places are limited.
Contact
Phone: 06 82 35 13 15 (Monday to Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm). Email: [email protected].
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Fred Danse Académie
150 impasse Claude Berthollet, 01960 Péronnas