Keep in mind
- Lots of thought has been put into the level descriptions to allow for great classes.
Be honest with yourself when deciding. - Teachers and organizers may move you to a level more suitable for you or to meet the festivals needs and ensure the best learning experience.
Newcomers
2 main classes + themed class
- If you recently started Blues or are just now starting to travel for dancing, this is your best choice!
- Get a few classes to give you some inspiration!
- Dance all night long and improve on the dance floor!
- Still have time to explore the city!
- I have taken a Blues beginner course before or been actively dancing blues for a few months up to ~1 year
- I am able to lead/follow basic moves (basic steps, travelling, simple turns etc)
- I know a few solo moves, variations and rhythms (fishtails, four corners etc)
- I have a basic understanding of the close embrace
- I can differentiate between different Blues music styles
Level B
(Intermediate/Advanced)
5 main classes + themed class
- I have been actively dancing Blues for more than a year
- I can comfortably lead/follow basic moves and some more complex ones
- I am comfortable with more than a few solo moves
- My close embrace usually feels quite good
- I know what Blues idioms are and can recognize some of them
- I am aware of the music and try to match it with my dancing
Level C
(Advanced)
5 main classes + themed class
- I have been actively dancing Blues at least 2 or 3 years and have been to a few international events
- Most of the time I can get a very good connection with a partner.
Leading/following fairly complex moves is not an issue - I have a solid and varied dance vocabulary, good quality of movement and control of my body
- I am very comfortable with the close embrace technique
- I have taken classes in some Blues idioms before
- I am confident dancing to most Blues music styles and my dancing will match the music
Level D
(Very experienced)
5 main classes + themed class
- I have been actively dancing Blues for a long time and have been to more international events than I can remember
- It is rare that I can’t connect with a partner at least well enough to share an enjoyable dance
- Quality of movement, Blues aesthetic and combining layers of dancing (rhythms, shapes, dynamics etc) are at the core of my movement
- No matter the style of Blues music, if it has a good groove, I can confidently dance to it and match the music!
- I can copy moves quite easily and figure out the technique required to make it work
- I enjoy learning new concepts and exploring how to apply them to my own dancing
- (Might require audition)
Invitational
Keep reading to see if this is for you!
3 main classes + themed class
- Maybe classes at festivals don’t feel challenging enough lately?
Or you feel saving your energy for the parties actually works best for you? - The Invitational track is a space for highly experienced dancers (you might teach locally or even some international gigs) to work in a more focused environment!
- The material, pacing and conversations will be designed specifically for advanced-level learning!
- Includes
- 3 super focused main classes in a smaller, like-minded group!
- All classes with top level teachers!
- All of them in one day!
So you have time to enjoy Athens, hang out with festival-going friends and still have energy for parties!
- How do I get in?
Dancers selected for this track will be contacted personally by the organizers!
We know there are exceptional dancers we may not know personally or have contact details for. If you believe this track is a good fit for your experience level, please reach out to us!
Solo Track
5 main classes + themed class
- I’ve been dancing Blues for a while and am comfortable with more than a few solo moves
- I can differentiate between different Blues music styles and my dancing will match the music
- I can visually copy moves quite easily and fast
- I am eager to work on my quality of movement, the Blues aesthetic and combining layers of dancing (rhythms, shapes, dynamics etc)
Conditions