FTV & SWING JETS present
Shag
'n'
Bal
3 Parties
Fri 19th June - Lilium
DJ Nöel, DJ Claudia
Sat 20th June - PSS
DJ Claudia
Jivers
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sun 21th June - FTV
DJ Nöel
Jonas Jivin Five
Frankfurt, Germany
3 Balboa Tracks
Build · Refine · Master
+
1 Slow Bal Track
Refine
+
3 Shag Tracks
Discover · Build · Refine
Balboa Teachers
Giedre & Camille
Moonika & Van
+
Shag Teachers
Betina & Rita
Viv & Denise
Caro & Teresa
Level Guide
Balboa
Build
I know the basic moves and feel comfortable at a medium tempo. I want to extend my repertoire and become smoother in the transitions between moves.
Refine
I feel comfortable with different tempi. I want to improve my technique and the quality of connection and musicality. I wish to extend my variety of moves.
Master
I want to go back to my basics. I know the quality of dancing is in the connection between me, my partner and the music. I want to adapt my dancing to different music styles, value the dialog with my dance partner, and have room for improvisation.
SLOW BAL
Refine
I feel comfortable with different tempi. I want to improve my technique and the quality of connection and musicality. I wish to extend my variety of moves.
COLLEGIATE SHAG
Discover
I have never social danced Shag before, or I have tried it once or twice but cannot really get through a full song yet.
Build
I know the basic moves and feel comfortable at a medium tempo. I want to extend my repertoire and become smoother in the transitions between moves.
Refine
I feel comfortable with different tempi. I want to improve my technique and the quality of connection and musicality. I wish to extend my variety of moves.
Passes
Full Pass
You want the full experience. One workshop track at one level across both Saturday and Sunday, plus all three parties included. The best value if you are here for the whole weekend
Workshop Pass
For dancers who want to focus on classes, this pass includes access to all workshops on Saturday and Sunday. Social parties are not included and can be booked separately.
Party Pass
You just want to dance the night away. Access to all three parties — Friday at Lilium, Saturday Main Party and Sunday Farewell. No workshops included.
Locations
Friday Party
Balboa / Slowbal Classes
Shag Classes
Saturday Party
Sunday Party
Preliminary Schedule
SHAG
Bal & SLOWBAL
PARTIES
Our Teachers
Giedre & Camille
Giedre is an experienced swing dancer, teacher, and dance historian whose journey began with Lindy Hop in the early 2000s. Now based in Berlin and deeply rooted in the Balboa scene, she brings musicality, strong technique, improvisation, and a rich understanding of jazz history into her teaching.
Camille is a contemporary dancer and choreographer who brings a thoughtful and movement-based approach to Balboa. His teaching focuses on body awareness, improvisation, balance, and connection, helping students better understand their own movement in relation to their partner, the ground, and the music.
Caro & Teresa
Caro is a passionate swing dance teacher who trains regularly and continuously works on improving her technique. She loves a wide range of styles, including Lindy Hop, Solo Charleston, Vintage Jazz, Collegiate Shag, and Balboa. In her classes, she focuses on sharing the joy of music, movement, and the strong sense of community that defines swing dancing.
Teresa is a dedicated swing dance teacher who brings warmth, energy, and enthusiasm to every class. She values connection, musicality, and creating a welcoming environment for all dancers. Her goal is to help students build confidence, develop their skills, and enjoy the process of learning together.
VIV & Denise
Vivienne is an experienced Collegiate Shag dancer and teacher based in Darmstadt. She regularly teaches, DJs at Fast-Feet socials, and supports the growth of swing communities through workshops. With a strong love for fast music, musicality, and social dancing, she brings energy and enthusiasm to every class and enjoys sharing her passion for Shag with others.
Denise is a dedicated Shag dancer who regularly travels to international festivals and dances both lead and follow. She places strong emphasis on technique and is known for her clear tips to improve individual dancing. With her love for fast tempos, musicality, and continuous learning, she inspires others to grow while enjoying the playful spirit of Shag.
MOONIKA & VAN
Moonika is an experienced swing dance teacher from Estonia who has been active in the international scene for more than 20 years. She brings deep knowledge, humour, and versatility to her teaching, with strengths in Lindy Hop, Tap Dance, Blues, Authentic Solo Jazz, and choreography. Since moving to Göttingen in 2014, she has also helped grow the local swing dance community.
Van is an enthusiastic swing dance teacher with a clear, supportive, and rhythm-focused approach. He is passionate about classic swing styles and social dancing, and helps students build strong fundamentals without losing the joy of movement. In his classes, music, connection, and flow always play a central role.
Betina & Rita
Betina has been teaching swing dances in Darmstadt since 2009, sharing her experience, musicality, and passion for the social dances of the Swing Jazz era with several generations of dancers. Since 2020, she has been the owner of Sunny Side Swing Studio, where she has dedicated herself full-time to preserving, teaching, and celebrating the vibrant dance culture of this period. Her work combines historical appreciation with an inviting and lively teaching style, creating a space where dancers can deepen their skills, connect with the music, and experience the spirit of swing in an authentic and inspiring way.
Rita’s roots are in 1960s R&B and soul. Almost ten years ago, she was already part of the Northern Soul subculture in Italy. She found lindy hop in 2023, with shag following right after. She is a regular in the Frankfurt scene, organising events, DJing, and dancing as much as possible.