Sea, sun, and pure fun in an unmissable event in Puglia.
Sea, sun, and pure fun in an unmissable event in Puglia.
BENVENUTI IN PUGLIA!
The Taranto Swing Festival is more than just a dance event: it's a true swing experience. An international cast of outstanding dancers, musicians, and performers comes together in a unique seaside location, surrounded by the sea, beaches, and Mediterranean vibes.
Here, world-class classes, live music, social dancing, sunsets by the sea, and shared moments blend into a warm, welcoming, and family-like atmosphere. Dance, relax, connect, and live swing not only on the dance floor, but throughout the entire day.
This is where music, movement, and holiday feelings become one unforgettable experience. …Taranto Swing Festival, That's Amore!
Location
Location
The Taranto Swing Festival takes place in the beautiful Mon Rêve Ecogreen Resort, a stunning seaside resort on the Ionian coast of Puglia, just a few minutes from Taranto.
Surrounded by nature and directly overlooking the sea, Mon Rêve offers the perfect mix of relax, comfort, and Mediterranean atmosphere: private beach, pool, panoramic terraces, and all the services of a high-quality resort.
During the festival, the possibility to stay in the resort rooms is reserved exclusively for participants who purchase a Full Pass package.
Some festival events will also take place in the city of Taranto, not only at the resort. To make everything easy and stress-free, round-trip shuttle service between the Mon Rêve Resort and the city venues will be provided and included for all Full Pass holders.
Dance, music and holiday vibes come together in a unique location where you can wake up by the sea, dance all day, and enjoy unforgettable sunsets with the swing community. A true swing holiday experience.
Artists
Levels
At Taranto Swing Festival we believe that choosing the right level is essential to create a positive,
inclusive and inspiring learning experience for everyone.
Please read the descriptions carefully and choose the level that best represents your current skills and experience.
Our goal is to help you dance, learn and connect in the best possible way.
IMPROVER
This level is for dancers who:
- Have been dancing Lindy Hop or Swing dances for at least 6 months
- Know the basic rhythms and footwork (triple step, kick step, 6-count and 8-count)
- Have already been introduced to swing out and basic variations
- Feel comfortable dancing socially at slow and medium tempos
- Want to strengthen fundamentals, improve connection and gain confidence on the dance floor
👉 This level is not suitable for complete beginners.
INTERMEDIATE
This level is for dancers who:
- Have been dancing regularly for 1–2 years
- Attend weekly classes, social dances and workshops
- Are confident with swing out, Lindy circle, Charleston and common variations
- Can adapt to different partners while maintaining good timing and connection
- Want to develop musicality, flow, technique and variations
👉 You feel comfortable with the basics and are ready to go deeper into Lindy Hop.
ADVANCED
This level is for dancers who:
- Have several years of dance experience
- Regularly attend international festivals and advanced workshops
- Feel comfortable dancing at different tempos, including fast music
- Have a strong understanding of connection, structure and musical interpretation
- Are able to improvise and adapt easily to any partner
👉 Classes focus on details, musicality, creativity and advanced concepts rather than basic patterns.
ADVANCED PLUS
This level is for dancers who:
- Are highly experienced and technically aware
- Have a wide dance vocabulary and a strong personal style
- Are fully comfortable with complex rhythms, fast tempos and improvisation
- Regularly attend high-level international festivals
- Enjoy challenging material and in-depth artistic exploration
👉 This level is designed for dancers looking for maximum depth, precision and creative freedom. At Taranto Swing Festival, this level may be limited in numbers to ensure high-quality learning.
❤️ A Note from Taranto Swing Festival
Levels are not about ego or status, but about creating the best experience for everyone. Choosing the right level helps us:
- Build balanced classes
- Offer better partner rotation
- Create a welcoming and respectful dance environment
If you are unsure between two levels, we recommend choosing the lower one.
Competitions
The Mix & Match is one of the most fun and exciting moments of the Taranto Swing Festival! Mix & Match is a Lindy or Boogie social dance competition where dancers sign up individually and are randomly paired with different partners during the rounds. No choreography, just improvisation, connection and musicality. Winners will receive special prizes offered by other international swing festivals. Schedule, categories and registration info coming soon.
Transfer
✈ ■ Transfer from Bari Airport to Taranto Train Station
Once you arrive at Bari Airport (BRI), you can:
- Take the FR2 train to Bari Centrale (about 15–20 minutes) and then a train to Taranto Centrale (about 1h 20m)
- Tickets are often cheaper if booked in advance
Transfer from Taranto Train Station to Mon Rêve Resort
You can reach the resort using the local KYMA public buses:
- Line 20 – connects Piazzale Democrate / Porto Mercantile → Talsano / Pezzavilla
- Line 27C – Porto Mercantile → Talsano → Lama → San Vito → return
- Line 14 and Line 28C – stop in the Litoranea area
- Price: 1,40 €
- Alternative lines with nearby stops: 14A, 16, 16A, 21A, 25, 29
TSF SHUTTLE Options:
- TSF shuttle bus from Bari Airport to Mon Rêve (about 1h 30m) at 30€ p.p.
- TSF shuttle bus from Taranto Train Station to Mon Rêve (about 1h 30m) at 10€ p.p.
✈️ Airport Transfer Policy
Airport transfers are organized in grouped time slots to optimize logistics and reduce waiting times.
Transfers are not private and not scheduled according to individual flight arrivals.
Participants must choose the closest available time slot according to their arrival time.
The exact pickup time and meeting point will be communicated closer to the event.
Recommended Hotels & Accommodations
✔ ■ Accommodations with festival shuttle service (day & night)
Salina Hotel
4★ hotel with rooftop pool, spa and restaurant, located a short distance from Taranto and the Apulian coast.
■ Approx. shuttle time to Mon Rêve Resort: 8 minutes
Santomaj Camping
Camping site with seaside area and facilities, perfect for those who love nature and relaxation on the Ionian coast.
■ Approx. shuttle time to Mon Rêve Resort: 5 minutes
Porto Pirrone Camping
Holiday accommodations and seaside houses in Leporano, ideal for groups and couples.
■ Approx. shuttle time to Mon Rêve Resort: 8 minutes
If you need any further advice or recommendations for other accommodations, feel free to contact us.