ROCK THAT SWING DANCE CAMP

There will be classes in Boogie Woogie, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, Charleston, Rock-A-Billy Jive, Blues, and Burlesque. Additionally there will be special lessons for further swing related or non-swing related dances and about specific topics (e.g. acrobatics, competition, line dances, etc.).

Due to the international participation, the general teaching language is English. Some teachers might speak other languages, too (e.g. German, Italian, French, Spanish, Swedish, Russian and Norwegian) and will of course translate if required and time permits.

Sure. The Rock That Swing Festival is a great place to start Swing dancing. The Dance Camp offers specific beginner tracks in Boogie Woogie, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, Rockabilly Jive, and Solo Dance, that will instruct you step by step. You can find detailed information at the page for Beginners classes.

Yes, you can. The only exceptions are the acrobatic and the competition classes and maybe certain special classes that are couple related. In all other classes the teachers will rotate partners.

Yes, it is commen in Swing dance classes that the instructors will rotate partners. The only exceptions are acrobatic/lift/dropsclasses and competition classes. Rotating partners has a lot of advantages: you gain more flexibility, you improve your lead and follow skills, you will be inspired by others, you learn and benefit from each other’s strengths, you meet new people and you can’t fight with your regular dance partner! All this means you have better and more dance partners to dance with in the evening dance. Add to this that you get to dance with people from around the world. If you are only able to dance well with your own partner or a very good partner than there may be parts of your own dancing you need to look at.

In general partners will be rotated in class. Exceptions are up to the teachers. We highly recommend changing partners in classes, but we understand that their might be personal issues why you don't want to change. If the instructors will allow couples not to rotate they will take care that non-rotating couples won’t interrupt the rotation of the others. Again, at the end it is the decision of the teachers.

Due to the large number of lessons we offer and the free choice of classes on site the classes have been overall well distributed in the past. It could of course happen that certain classes will be overfilled if too many participants decide spontaneously to go to the same class. That’s why it is important that you let us know what classes you plan to join so we can attach suitable room sizes to each class.

The RTSF Dance Camp offers 7 levels: Beginner, Beginner/Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate+, Intermediate/Advanced, Advanced, and Competition. Please be aware that not every dance is offered in all levels. You can see a detailed list of the offered class levels on the the schedule page .

A distinguishing feature of the Rock That Swing Festival is the free class selection on site. You can mix the various dances on a per class basis and create your own personal schedule. This concept has been wanted by the vast majority of former participants. To make it work it is essential that you choose the right level.

Students often think of class levels as a status symbol. It isn’t. If you come to a Dance Camp to improve your skills and to get inspired you will gain the most if you participate in a class level that matches your skill level. It will also make it possible for the teachers to give their best and to suit exactly your needs. So, please take the level descriptions into account before you make your choices of a class.

Each other class has a specific topic and is self-contained. Only the beginner classes build up on each other. So you can switch freely between different dances and classes that are at or below your level. That means if you don’t have any experience in this dance, it is not possible to start with the second or third lesson of that track .

You need to enter your class choices with the registration but you are not bound on your selection and can still change your mind on site. The information you enter during the registration is important for us to assign the proper class rooms to fit the class sizes. So please don't fill in a random choice, rather, what you are planning to choose.

Yes, you can. Classes can be chosen freely on site. We ask you for your class selection at the time of registration to give us a guideline how to assign classes to the differently sized studios. But please be smart and follow our level descriptions . It does not help you or your class mates if you are in a level that is over your head. Your dancing won’t improve and you won’t make any friends.

Yes, you can book single days at the Dance Camp. If you book more days you will receive price discounts.

We are sorry, but you can’t! The smallest booking unit is a single day. The only exception is the history class with our special guests. You can pay for that single class at the door as long as space permits. The price is 10 Euro.

Yes, you can. If you decide at the last-minute to stay longer you can add more on site. You find the upgrade prices on the prices page. You can’t take advantage of any package discounts if you update later.

The Rock That Swing Check-In is the central contact point for all your Rock That Swing needs. At the Check-In you can pick up your Dance Camp documents and pre-ordered tickets. Late birds can still sign up for the Dance Camp and purchase remaining tickets for the evening events.

Each acrobatic class is limited to 20 couples if the teachers don't state otherwise. The sign-up for the class will happen in the morning of that class at the Check-In. First come, first served!

Train the Trainer classes concentrate on the “HOW” and not on the “WHAT“. They are specifically designed to the needs of instructors. Basically everybody can participate who is interested in those kinds of classes. Due to the international participation (teachers and students) it is an advantage to have sufficient knowledge in English to be able to follow the theory and thematic discussions.

On behalf of the teachers it’s not allowed to film during the classes, but every participant can record a recap at the end of the class if the teachers agree. Those recordings are for personal use only. So don’t publish those recordings on the internet (YouTube etc.).

Some of the rented studios have their own bars areas where you can buy coffee and other beverages, but normally no food. In general we ask you to refrain from eating in the studios spaces. There are many shops and department stores in the area where you can also purchase food and drinks.

During Classes: Yes. In general we ask you to refrain from eating in the studios spaces. In any case, please make sure that you take your left overs and rubbish away before you leave the studio as the studios must be left in clean condition! Bear in mind that in Germany you pay 25 cent for most plastic bottles so keep them to claim your money back.

Night Venues: No! Your own drinks and food are not permitted for the night venues. You risk to be expelled if you violate that rule.