Liesel Hop ARTist
Liesel Hop
The third edition of the Göttingen Lindy Exchange has again a very special topic. We will look at swing dance as a form of art. The beauty of improvised dance lasts barely longer than the beat of a drum. In the ARTist edition of the Liesel Hop, you can learn how to preserve such moments in dance photography, integrate ideas from improvisational theatre in your dancing, get a new perspective on swing music, and discover many other art forms related to swing dance. More than 200 dancers await you in one of the oldest student towns, right in the centre of Germany.
Göttingen
Göttingen is known for its centuries-old university, its richly ornamented half-timbered houses, and its vibrant student scene. Located right in the centre of Germany, south of Hanover and at the edge of the Harz uplands, Göttingen is never far away. Although small with 127,000 inhabitants, the city has a lively cultural life, which you will experience during the Liesel Hop.
Liesel
The Gänseliesel is the most-kissed girl of Göttingen – and the landmark that the Liesel Hop is named after. She is a fountain figure depicting a young maid taking care of geese. It is a tradition that doctoral students, after their graduation, climb up the fountain, bring the Gänseliesel flowers, and earn the once-in-a-lifetime honor to kiss her.