About us – the story of Black Pepper Swing
It was summer 2017…
If you were around in Helsinki that decade, you’d have felt that too. Especially if you were a swing dancer already back then.
Although dance venues were packed, something felt weird.
There seemed to be a huge void.
A void that was howling to be recognized.
That void pulled us closer; we were intrigued.
We heard it loud and clear with no doubt about it…
Black Pepper Swing emerges from the void
New winds were ready to blow into the city.
Those winds rushed in, bringing new energy.
All of a sudden, we were allowed to be messy and spicy. And never told to be too much. To boldly go on and search for mastery.
Sweatpants changed to slacks and the floor got faster.
This fresh air had some spark in it.
2027 we will celebrate the 10-year birthday of BPS
Thank you for traveling this journey with us.
And if you are new here, welcome to tag along!
We explore new horizons fearlessly while staying rooted in the past traditions. We recognise and value mastery. We insist on freedom of style.
We hope the spark of our passion may reach your heart and ignite a grand journey in you.