My name is Sia and I dance.
I want you to feel you can show up on the dance floor as you are, and still belong. I am doing that through hosting this podcast series and you are part of making it happen.
What to expect?
In-person conversations with dancers, musicians, festival organizers, all recorded live, mostly during festivals in the Nordics and beyond.
See ya dancing 💃🏼
#173 Recovering perfectionist partner dancing - with Jo Hoffberg | Lindy Hop, Funk, Solo Jazz | Oslo Swing Jazz Festival
What if dancing is really a way of getting to know yourself?
In this episode, I talk to Jo Hoffberg, an international Lindy Hop teacher, coach, and community member whose voice has shaped the swing dance world for many years.
We recorded this conversation during Oslo Swing Jazz Festival, right after one of Jo's energetic and inspiring workshops.
We talk about:
Why Jo dances today, and how dancing helps her understand herself better
The connection between solo dancing and partner dancing
Recovering from perfectionism and bringing more joy to the dance floor
What experienced dancers can pass on to newer generations
Why culture and tradition matter in swing dancing
How curiosity, chaos, and playfulness can create more meaningful social dances
This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if they are "doing it right" on the dance floor.Jo offers a gentle reminder that dancing is not just about technique. It can also be a way to learn who you are, connect with others, and find your place in a community.
A shout-out to #OsloSwingJazzFestival:
This episode has been recorded in August 2026 during Oslo Swing Jazz Festival in Norway, as a collaboration with the event. Thank you for the space, the music, and the people who make conversations like this possible.
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30 Sept 2026
#172 It is never just the music - with Åsmund Waage & Henrik Haugen | Jazz Musicians, Vibraphone & Guitar | Oslo Swing Jazz Festival
What changes when jazz musicians play for dancers for the very first time?
In this episode, I have talked with Åsmund Waage (vibraphone) and Henrik Haugen (guitar) during the Oslo Swing Jazz Festival.
Both musicians have played together for years, but the concert the night before was their first experience playing swing jazz for a dancing audience.
We talk about:
Playing for dancers for the first time
Why repetition feels different when people are moving to the music
The connection between musicians and dancers
Jazz traditions, community, and belonging
Why music is about more than sound alone
If you have ever wondered what the music feels like from the other side of the stage, this episode offers a rare and honest glimpse into that world.
A shout-out to #OsloSwingJazzFestival:
This episode has been recorded in August 2026 during Oslo Swing Jazz Festival in Norway, as a collaboration with the event. Thank you for the space, the music, and the people who make conversations like this possible.
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Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅
#SiaDancing #SwingJazzInOslo #SwingDance #SwingDanceInOslo #Vibraphone #JazzGuitar
23 Sept 2026
#171 Dancing to be ourselves - with Ceren AY | Herräng Dance Camp
Have you ever felt like dancing helps you find yourself and lose yourself at the same time?
In this episode, I sit down with Ceren, a Lindy Hop teacher, community builder, and the person behind Lindy Hop Company and So We Danced. Also, it is Ceren who is behind Herräng's Instagram page ;)
We recorded this conversation during Herräng Dance Camp after a relaxed volunteer gathering. Surrounded by the unique energy of camp life, we talked about dance, creativity, music, and the small moments that shape who we become on and off the dance floor
We talk about:
Why dancing helps us express every emotion, not only joy
The story behind Lindy Hop Company and So We Danced
Finding yourself and losing yourself through dance
How childhood experiences shape creativity and movement
Connecting to music through the piano and visual imagination
Why goofiness, playfulness, and freedom matter on the dance floor
This episode may resonate with anyone who has ever wondered why they still dance after many years, or who has felt caught between technique and self-expression. Ceren offers a gentle reminder that dance can be a place where all parts of ourselves are welcome.
A shout-out to Herräng Dance Camp:
This episode has been recorded in the third week of Herräng Dance Camp 2026, Sweden. Thank you for the space, the music, and the people who make conversations like this possible.
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