Here you can find the explanation of the Shag levels and Balboa levels of the Main Tracks.

Main Track passes will be 160 € (Early Bird until January 31th) / 175 € (regular) for a total of 5 hours of classes and 3 Parties, 2 with live bands. Special Classes on Saturday and Sunday are currently 15 € each when added to a Main Track pass (22,50 € each if you do not take a main class pass).

The Friday Bal-Special Class is currently 20 € for those with a Main Track pass and 35 € for those without.

Schedule

(exact rooms and details in the schedule are still subject to change)

Levels Collegiate Shag

Shag Attracted

You have acquired a fundamental repertoire of Shag basics, e.g. through the Monday course with the „Golden Fifties“ in Karlsruhe. This level is for you, if you can already dance relaxed in slow-slow-quick-quick basic at up to 190 bpm. Some figures you should be familiar with are, for example, tuck-turns, passes or even collegiate kicks. You may already be able to do more than one footwork in basic (e.g. the step tap). You are hungry for new moves and want to feel more confident on the dance floor.

Not quite there yet? Start attending the Monday beginner Shag classes in Karlsruhe and you’ll be ready in time to participate in this Fast Feet Level.

Shag Aspiring

As an aspiring dancer, you’ve been dancing regularly in class and socials for at least a year and may have participated in a few workshops to get a feeling for what’s happening beyond your local scene. In addition to simple basic figures, you can already lead and follow some variations with confidence. You are comfortable dancing moves you already know on faster music (200 bpm and up). You know a few or even all of these moves: Collegiate Kicks, Bunny Hops, Sugar Push, Shag out.

Take this class if you prefer a faster rate of new input. If you attend the advanced Monday training and feel confident, this is for you.

Shag Addicted

You’ve been dancing shag regularly for several years and travel to (international) workshops. You are expected to know common moves well enough to dance them while focusing on changing the rhythm, for example. You dance to all tempos and have lost count of how many moves you can dance. In dance, your focus is on connection, musicality and improvisation.

If you are looking for challenges – this class is for you.

Levels Balboa

Balboa Aspiring

You are comfortable with the core elements of Balboa and have built a solid repertoire of basics. Moves such as come arounds, throw-outs, lollies, swivels, and similar fundamentals feel natural to you, and you are able to combine them smoothly while maintaining good connection and flow. You dance relaxed and controlled.

This level is for you if you want to learn new moves, deepen your technique, refine transitions, and gain more confidence in musicality and variations.

This level takes place in the afternoon. The second hour is one of the special classes that you can choose freely. Meaning it has the same amount of time as all other levels, with the difference that you already know the topic beforehand and can even choose it.

Balboa Addicted

You’ve been dancing Balboa regularly for several years and travel to workshops. You are confident in both Pure-Bal and Bal-Swing, and you feel comfortable switching between them. Fast tempos feel natural to you, with 200 bpm and beyond being well within your comfort zone.

You are able to focus on musicality and variations while dancing, rather than just executing moves. Dancing with different partners feels natural to you, as you can quickly adapt your connection, frame, and communication. 

This level is for you if you enjoy being challenged, refining details, and expanding your dancing through creativity and musical expression.