Workshops:
- Footwork Variations in Swingout
- Breaking away in your Lindy Hop
- Scat your Lindy
- Fast Dancing - Old Clips Inspired
Workshops:
- Footwork Variations in Swingout
- Breaking away in your Lindy Hop
- Scat your Lindy
- Fast Dancing - Old Clips Inspired
Workshops:
- Play-Ground
- Open the Range
- Traveling Body
- Commit to Weirdness
Workshops:
- Body Puppetry
- Object Theatre - Living Material
Workshops:
- Glamour Dance - A touch of Burlesque/Boylesque
Workshops:
- Lindy Hop Beginner Workshop
- Lindy Hop Beginner Plus
- Lindy Hop Beginner Taster
A swinging quartet from Saarbrücken that will really get the party going on Friday evening.
A young, energetic jazz orchestra that will sweep us away on Saturday evening with its powerful big band sound and make the hall shake.
Bertille discovered Swing dances in Lausanne in 2016 and has never stopped dancing since. In 2018, she began sharing her passion by teaching in her local scene. In her classes, she always seeks to honor the privilege of being invited into African-American culture. She also actively promotes non-gendered partner dancing and loves dancing as a way to connect with others. She has a strong personality—outgoing and always smiling.
Check out Bertille's and Aurélien's spirit here!
Aurélien grew up in France with a father who was a dance teacher and fell in love with Lindy Hop at the age of 15. When he moved to Lausanne (Switzerland) for his studies, there was no Swing scene yet, so he focused on trail running and stopped dancing until 2021. That year, he rekindled his passion, returned to Lindy Hop, and started tap dancing. His strength lies in rhythm and fast dancing. You’ll likely enjoy his classes, where you’ll dance, dance, and dance—with as few words as possible, except when discussing the history and heritage of African-American culture.
Check out Bertille's and Aurélien's spirit here!
Mariana Hilgert work with movement and dance education. Sahe is driven by a passion for expression and creativity. Her work focuses on empowering individuals to explore and share their stories, blending movement, writing, and literature as creative tools.
Originally from Brazil, Mariana has lived in Germany for over 14 years. She holds a transdisciplinary Ph.D. in Translation Studies with a focus on Dance and Performance. Alongside her dance research, she has been devoted to studying and teaching movement practices in Berlin and online, working with aspiring trainers, young people, and the elderly.
Mariana’s classes encourage intuition, lateral thinking, curiosity about the potential of the body of owning and telling your own history.
Check out Mariana's website here: marianahilgert.com
Anita Bertolami has been developing and performing her own plays since 2006, which are characterised by the creative use of everyday objects and her own body. Her language is that of imagination and emotion, which appeals equally to people of all cultures and age groups. In addition to stage plays for young audiences, she performs shorter pieces at festivals in public spaces and thrills her audiences in Europe and on other continents.
There is more to explore about Anita here!
Shiva Grings has been working as a performer since 1998. He has played a host of renowned festivals throughout the world, from New Zealand to Brazil and everywhere between. He and has taught stage-presence, clown, buffoon and theatre of the oppressed to both amateurs and experienced performers. His education Action Theatre in Switzerland, and in the Commedia School, Denmark, has given him a solid base in which to safely guide and push students to discover the world around them - as well as themselves.
Check out Shiva on his website!
Rebella Bacilla Basta is a dazzling rebel from a laboratory full of glitter dust. She claims she was created in a botched experiment in which glamour particles combined with a pinch of chaos. Since then, she has been spreading not bacillus – but attitude, confidence and sparkling furore.
Music on, world off! Movement, rhythm, and interaction on the dance floor shape ReBella's approach to dance. Whether alone, in a couple, or in a group, she is constantly finding new inspiration. Her dance journey has most recently led her to swing and burlesque. She is fascinated by both styles because of their expressiveness and the freedom they offer for creative reinterpretation. In swing, she has developed her own unique style, dancing far removed from classic role models. This feeling also characterizes her burlesque, in which she playfully expresses her inner self.
Passing on this feeling has opened up a new level for her: it fills her with joy to give others space for journeys of discovery—simply to be themselves.
Bailey McCully has taught and performed across North America and internationally. While traveling and dancing with new communities is a wonderful part of the job, Bailey happily calls Bellingham, Washington home. Bailey works with dancers of all ages, from teens and tinies in Bellingham schools to adults. Her background and work in education has made pedagogical excellence both a passion and defining quality. Bailey always aims to create a class culture in which students feel supported and uplifted as they learn. While technique is always a component, Bailey focuses on teaching students about how they can move rather than how they should move. She loves to explore personal style and creativity with her students, with the music being the constant source of guidance and inspiration. Just as jazz music lets you hear the personality of the musician, Bailey believes that jazz dancing should reflect the personality of the dancer. Dancing with a partner or dancing solo, Bailey radiates the joy of jazz with every step.Shiva Grings has been working as a performer since 1998. He has played a host of renowned festivals throughout the world, from New Zealand to Brazil and everywhere between. He and has taught stage-presence, clown, buffoon and theatre of the oppressed to both amateurs and experienced performers. His education Action Theatre in Switzerland, and in the Commedia School, Denmark, has given him a solid base in which to safely guide and push students to discover the world around them - as well as themselves.
Check out @snaileybailey on Instagram!
Team Lindy Hop Saarbrücken is a passionate and dynamic group dedicated to the joy of Lindy Hop dancing. Based in Saarbrücken, their vibrant community fosters a love for swing dance and a welcoming environment for all skill levels. With a commitment to sharing the spirit of Lindy Hop, they offer engaging classes, energetic performances, and a supportive space for dancers to connect and thrive.
Team Lindy Hop Saarbrücken are Monica Beyhs, Chiara Bräuning, Karin Gadziala, Jovanna Holste, Matthias Höschele, Roumany Israil, Sarah Klein, Manuel Klar, Simon Kieke, Jonathan Marx, Gina Monzon, Martina Natella, Hagar Orr, Nik Taffner, Ben Taffner und Nicola Veit.
www.lindyhopsaarbruecken.de
4 Breakfast Only delivers a high-quality live sound and an unforgettable swing experience. The band was born from a spontaneous breakfast concert and has become a recognized force within the international swing dance community. Based in Saarbrücken, Germany, 4 Breakfast Only combines timeless swing rhythms, soulful vocals, and glamorous trumpet lines with a dynamic sound that ignites dance floors and captivates jazz lovers alike.
Instagram: @4breakfastonly
The Saarland Youth Jazz Orchestra brings the whole diversity of big band jazz to the stage for young musicians from Saarland – powerful, groovy and full of enthusiasm. Under the direction of Martin Sebastian Schmitt, the orchestra creates a sound that ranges from classic swing to modern jazz and is guaranteed to get your feet tapping. As a talent factory for the Saarland and a project of the State Music Council, the JJOS combines professional training with creative energy – and makes jazz an experience that you not only hear, but feel.
www.jjos.de
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