Levels & Extra tracks
Levels
*We do not conduct audition to groups during the festival. This means that you have to choose your own dance level by yourself. Please make thoughtful decisions, in accordance with the descriptions below đ Classes are not intended for beginners.
Fireworks
Solo Jazz
You have been dancing solo jazz for two years and more. You are familiar with the basic steps of Solo Jazz and the simple variations based on them. You dance Shim Sham without any problems, you know or at least you have studied in the past đ another popular Solo Jazz choreography. You start to improvise and have your own ideas in your solo dance.
Sparklers
Solo Jazz
Solo jazz is your old, good friend đ – you can not only dance many less or more advanced authentic jazz steps, but also play with their style, rhythm and combine them yourself. You are not afraid of improvising in solo dance even if someone is watching :D. You are very aware of your body and you try to improve it continuously during the classes, workshops (local and international) and by practicing alone.
Confetti
Lindy Hop
You have been dancing lindy hop for at least two years. Popular Lindy Hop’s repertoire You can dance to both slow and fast music, but you also have some of your favorite more advanced transitions in the pocket. You can easily dance swingouts at any time of the dance and you can do several of them in a row even to fast music. You improvise in dance and you know some variations on the basic steps. Charleston basics are not a challenge for you and you increasingly trying more advanced transitions.
Champagne
Lindy Hop
You have been dancing for a long time so during the dance you donât have to think about steps anymore, you just dance them đ Now you pay more and more attention to the quality, accuracy and appearance of your dance and to the connection with a partner. Slow (âBluesyâ) or very fast music is not a big challenge for you, because you feel comfortable in a close connection, you can easily dance Charleston including âBreak awayâ and other advanced steps and you love fast swingouts :). There is dozens of Lindy Hop events and workshops behind you, also international ones where you are most often qualified to advanced and higher groups.
Followers & Leaders track
Additional classes where you can work solo to improve skills useful for partner dancing. After all, there are aspects of dance that are more effectively practiced aloneâfocusing on your body, movement, rhythm, and aesthetics.
Lindy Kicks Fundamentals
LEADERS TRACK – Alberto
Step back into the basic of swing with this class dedicated to the fundamentals of Charleston. Weâll revisit and refine the core techniques that make your dancing smoother, more comfortable, and more musical. Whether youâre brushing up your basics or building a stronger foundation, this class will help you elevate your Lindy Hop by strengthening the rhythm, flow, and confidence in your Charleston.
Flow and Clarity
LEADERS TRACK – Hector
Leading creating space and flow. In this class, weâll work on refining connection while keeping movements clear, comfortable, and musical. Youâll discover how subtle changes in tone, rhythm, and energy can inspire your partner and open up new possibilities in the dance.
Rhythm changes- being in control of your own rhythm
FOLLOWERS TRACK – Ana
In this class weâll work on keeping time, finding our individual rhythmical connection to the music, and practice different groove and pattern changes that can be applied to the partnership later on to achieve better sense of individuality as a follower.
Rhythm
and Connection
FOLLOWERS TRACK – Sonia
In this class, weâll dive into connection and rhythm variations. Weâll explore how to maintain a solid partnership while playing with rhythm variations, discovering ways to stay grounded in the groove and bring your own creativity into the dance.
Airsteps and dips extra track
An additional track only for the party passes – it cannot be combined with regular classes (because it will be at the same time). It can be combined with leaders/followers tracks
Airsteps and dips
Extra track with Ionut & Liane
Is a special track for dancers who want to add some flair and acrobatic spice to their Lindy Hop. In these classes youâll learn impressive dips and safe, guided airsteps that bring extra excitement to your social and performance dancing. The focus will be on technique, trust, and partnership, so you can explore dynamic moves while keeping them fun and secure. Perfect for those ready to take their dancing to the next level!