Sharing inspiration and new ideas, a dance and a chat, a drink and snack, moments to get surprised and to be turned Upside Down…
Are you ready for the next edition of Upside Down Festival?
Sharing inspiration and new ideas, a dance and a chat, a drink and snack, moments to get surprised and to be turned Upside Down…
Are you ready for the next edition of Upside Down Festival?
See below for the detailed schedules of daily activities. See on the track pages for the detailed schedules of the bonus tracks.
For all who are hungry for more, we have some fine tracks available.
We’ll be exploring the thrilling fun or absolute challenge of deconstructing and reconstructing jazz and swing dancing. What is being an authentic jazz dancer? What is free and unconventional? And where do we take responsibility for jazz dance qualities and Black African American roots and context? Let’s rock this.
Feel the beat – music workshop
A two wonderful bonus workshop for everybody with interest in live music and for our established swing bands and musicians. One workshop will be demonstrative and informative on the evolution of the swing beat over the time. In the master class we invite more experienced players to actually explore how to play it.
We dive into this topic on Friday afternoon with Steven Coombe and Nicholas Ball from The Shirt Tail Stompers. You can still add this as a bonus to your registration!
Get into your body for some introspection or push it to its limits. It could be exercise or relaxation. Our body and soul sessions will nourish your system and you’ll feel like your shining-self afterwards.
Body & Soul is part of the Pick ‘n’ Mix Track
You can choose between 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 hours of classes, depending on your energy or budget. You can choose a different class each day depending on your mood.
Pick ‘n’ Mix Track
Let’s get you turned Upside Down! Don’t expect a typical lindy hop class. We made a nice selection of dances with a swing era link that allow you to expand your dancing skills.
Every day, three teachers present you a different topic. You can decide on the spot which workshop you’ll attend.
Swing Expansion is part of the Pick ‘n’ Mix Track
You can choose between 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 hours of classes, depending on your energy or budget. You can choose a different class each day depending on your mood.
Pick ‘n’ Mix Track
Feel like looking from a different perspective? Why not try painting? Or singing? We will be inviting artists of all types to do workshops with you. It might affect your dancing in unexpected ways.
Arts Discovery is part of the Pick ‘n’ Mix Track
You can choose between 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 hours of classes, depending on your energy or budget. You can choose a different class each day depending on your mood.
You’re out of class or have opted for a less intensive festival? What’s there to do? Don’t worry, darlings, we’ve got you! Come and experience all the activities you like. The Upside Down activities are open for everybody.
Topical talks
These workshops are deeper sessions with a focus on growing the community on different intersectional topics. We’ll share experiences, good practices, thoughts, and doubts. These sessions are suitable for any participants and almost a must for involved people who are organizing or very active in the swing dance community.
Upside Down Shake
This is a 2022 highlight. We are inspired by Pearl Primus who was a master educator. We will happily ‘shake’ you Upside Down in these super inspiring and cozy sessions where we want ALL participants and crew of Upside Down to gather for a drink, snack, and ideas worth spreading. In these three sessions, we will use different methodologies and group interactions to touch on different topics such as community, our relationship to the Black African American roots of the dance, sustainability, and social themes.
What to expect when the sun goes down.
Don’t be shy and don’t be late, our daily starters are always great! Before the lights turn out and the music begins we have Upside Down moments to provoke connections, inspiration and new ideas. Come feel the vibrations!