PARTYs
On Friday and Saturday in the cozy Corrientes and on Sunday on the MS Froschkönig.
Shag Delight is all about energetic swing dancing and the wonderful swing dance community. With live music on Friday and Saturday and a boat party on Sunday. You can find the schedule for the whole weekend here.
*Reduced price for students, dancers outside Switzerland (living & working) and anyone with a limited budget. Is the reduced price still too high? The sustainability fund can help! You can also get a discount by helping out at check-in or at the parties.
The Rhythm outlines
The finest swing from Strasbourg.
The Rhythm Outlines is a sextet from Strasbourg, known for its energetic swing. With groovy basslines, danceable rhythms and distinctive vocals, the group has established a firm place for itself in the local music scene and regularly thrills audiences at live performances in France and beyond.
Whether in jazz clubs or on large festival stages, their shows are an invitation to dance, where no foot remains still. The Band stands for timeless sound with a modern twist and inspires with their joy of playing and style.
The Pavilon dance Orchestra
The finest swing from Zurich.
The Pavilion Dance Orchestra from Zurich specializes in the music of the 1930s and 1940s and regularly plays for Lindy Hop, Balboa and Shag dancers . They interpret classics by Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian and Billie Holiday with great passion and place particular emphasis on original compositions. Frequent guests at Swing im -tis or Sunday hop, they have also thrilled audiences in Basel on several occasions and we are delighted that they will be taking part in Shag Delight.
DJS
DJ Jitterbug
DJ Jitterbug is a master at creating unforgettable swing dance experiences by seamlessly combining jazz styles and tempos.
Performing at renowned festivals such as the Warsaw and Barcelona Shag Festivals, he delights dancers with a dynamic mix of old-school classics and modern swing hits.
His fresh sound makes every dance floor shake and ensures pure enthusiasm.
Shag mix & match
Share your swing with the community.
Prelims and finals on Saturday. Participation possible with workshop pass or Saturday ticket.
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Mix & Match. Partners are drawn by lot.
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Saturday.
All-skate, one heat maximum 20 pairs/40 participants.
DJ music.
Warm-up song: Approx. 1.5 minutes.
3 songs per heat (4th standby), approx. 1.5 minutes each.
Judges: Teachers
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Saturday.
5 finalists (pairs). In case of uncertainty, 6 to 7 finalists can be included.
Live music
Warm-up song: All-Skate, approx. 1.5 minutes.
Spotlights: 1-2 chorus (16x8) per pair.
All-skate (everyone dances at the same time) at the end of the song.
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Fame & glory and passes for great swing dance festivals.