FTV & SWING JETS present

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.

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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.

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Locations

Pre-Party (Thursday)

Yachtclub

Sachsenhäuser Ufer, 60594 Frankfurt am Main

Opening Party (Friday)

Lilium

Leipziger Str. 4, 60487 Frankfurt am Main

Balboa / Slowbal Classes

Uhland Schule

Ostendstraße 35, 60314 Frankfurt am Main

FTV Ravenstein Zentrum

Pfingstweidstraße 7, 60316 Frankfurt am Main

Shag Classes

Wilhelmschule

Wilhelmstraße 12, 63065 Offenbach am Main

Erich Kästner Schule

Geleitsstraße 18, 63065 Offenbach am Main

Eichendorffschule

Bleichstraße 8, 63065 Offenbach am Main

Main Party (Saturday)

Parkside Studios

Friedhofstraße 59, 63075 Offenbach am Main

Closing Party (Sunday)

FTV Ravenstein Zentrum

Pfingstweidstraße 7, 60316 Frankfurt am Main

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Preliminary Schedules

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JIVERS

Jivers is a four-piece band with a specific Jazz repertoire: vocal Swing of the thirties and forties. Mainly inspired in bands like The Mills Brothers, The Andrews Sisters and The Boswell Sisters, they adapt original arrangements to their instrumentation. Other times they create their own arrangements for not so traditional songs emphasizing in a close three part harmony and imitating instruments with their voices. The rhythm section consists of a guitar and a snare drum complemented with a typical traditional 20s Jazz formation: a tuba, a banjo and a washboard. The rest of the traditional Jazz instruments - like the trumpet, the clarinet or the trombone - are imitated by the singers with their own voice, which is an emblematic resource of this type of vocal formations. Alongside the growing Swing dance scene in Argentina - with expressions like the Lindy Hop and the Charleston - Jivers conceive this style as a "social dance music", unlike the more modern and intellectual jazz that emerged at the Be Bop era.

Jonas & his Jivin´ Five

The quintett is dedicated to the swingin´ sound of the 30s and 40s. With the big classics from the bandbooks of the small groups of Benny Goodmann, Coleman Hawkins and Count Basie they invite their audience to fill the dancefloor all night long!Jonas Lohse – guitar,
Corinna Danzer – saxophone,
Jason Schneider – trumpet,
Rudolf Stenzinger – doublebass,
Johannes Langenbach – drums

Swing Belleville

Swing Belleville plays jazz manouche and all the Balboa dancers know this style for it´s vibrant rhythmical pace and intense melodic expression. This swinging style of music that was invented and shaped by the legendary jazz musicians Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and their Band Hot Club De France in the 1930s to 1950s.Martin Landzettel – violin,
Klaus Dengler – bass,
Stefan Frisch – guitar,
Matthias Hampel – guitar

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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 fell in love with Swing dancing in 2018 and almost immediately got obsessed with Collegiate Shag in particular. She's been traveling to festivals including Collegiate Shag from the get go and seeks instruction and inspiration from the greatest teachers around. Her home base is Munich where she teaches Collegiate Shag and Lindy hop with a strong focus on technique and connection. In partner dancing she values this foundation, establishing the best communication possible to create something special with every new song and partner. It goes without saying: the faster the better!

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.

PIC CREDITS: ESBF2025

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