About us

On the fourth of May 2001, ‘Mean Måns and his rat pack’ arranged Swing (kl) ös in Uppsala at Vita huset. At the event one could enjoy Jazz music and, like all speakeasies, there was the opportunity to refresh oneself with something to drink, among other things, you could order a ‘Bluestolva’ or a ‘Swingpjatt’ at the bar. The dance night was the kick-off for the association which was then formed under the name Swingkatten on December 12 2001.

Since then, the association has grown significantly and now includes additional dance styles and many opportunities to social dance, take courses and practise. The association organizes a number of Swing evenings a year when swing is danced to live music. Excursions with Lennakatten, performances at the culture night (Kulturnatten) and Parkdans at the dance pavilion in Stadsträdgården in summertime are other examples of activities that the association organizes. Read more about our activities here.