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Collegiate Shag festival
November 10 – 12, 2023
by Swing Wings Brno
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Tickets

Registration ended. Tickets to the parties available at the door for CZK 600.

Teachers

Martin & Zuzka

Martin and Zuzka
Zuzka and Martin are a creative duo of Shag dance instructors who have been teaching together since November 2022. Martin's chilled personality brings original ideas and encourages students to try things before delving into explanations, while Zuzka's focus on technique and analytical approach ensures a solid foundation. With their infectious smiles, love for jokes and teamwork, they create a fun and supportive learning environment where students thrive. Together, they bring a perfect balance of innovation, kindness, and expertise to their classes, leaving dancers inspired and eager for more Shag dance adventures.
Vanessa and Stefan are two passionate swing teachers who have fallen head over heels for Collegiate Shag. Since joining forces in 2020, they have become partners in crime, sharing a common goal of spreading the joy of Collegiate Shag far and wide. Their dedication to mastering the art of Collegiate Shag knows no bounds. Vanessa and Stefan are always on the move, traveling to festivals, eager to expand their knowledge and skills. They believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and they consistently seek out opportunities to refine their technique and explore new perspectives in this lively dance style.

Stefan & Vanessa

Stefan and Vanessa

Standa & Danka

Standa and Danka
Standa and Danka are passionate local teachers from Brno. Standa's enthusiasm for Collegiate Shag, Danka's vast experience with many dance styles, and their energy is something you definitely want to experience.

Venues

All the important venues are within walking distance from the city centre. Check it out on our map!

Bands

Django jet

Django jet

Django Jet is a Brno based band playing swing and French gypsy jazz which is known for its specific violin-guitar sound. The repertoire consists of French, Czech and American swing hits in combination with instrumental songs in the style of Django Reinhardt and his Hot Club de France.

Peek-a-boo's

The Peek-a-boo's is a unique combination of Prague and Brno swing music artists connected together exclusively for Absolutely Shag festival. Their repertoire includes compositions of the greatest swing era musicians such as Count Basie or Duke Ellington. They mix together vocals, trumpet, guitar, keyboard, double bass and drums to bring you the evening full of fast Shag tempo music.

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