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Shaggin' Utrecht

27-29 June 2025

Shaggers, here we go again! 

Set your alarms, sync your clocks, turn your hourglass: Registration for Shaggin’Utrecht 2025 will be opening on: 

Friday, 28th March at 19:00 CET

 

What to expect?

  • 3 Levels of classes (INT, INT/ADV, ADV)
  • 5,5 Hours of classes per level
  • 2 International teacher Couples
  • 3 Parties with Live Music
  • 1 Beginner’s crash course
 
Never danced collegiate shag before?

We have a special party pass that includes an absolute beginner’s crash course before the parties!

 

Impressions

 Watch the last year’s party aftermovies.

Teachers

They are back and we couldn’t be happier about that. Charlotte and Jordan need very little introduction: they have been with us from our very first edition and since then they have been on a relentless path to Shag stardom. They have the steps, they have the style, and they are going to share some of that with us in their classes.

We are bringing you a fresh collaboration in the Shag world. We are very excited to announce that Fancy and Rafał are going to complete our teacher line-up. They are a reference in the community, incredible all-around dancers showcasing an impeccable technique. They recently decided to join forces and we cannot wait to welcome them in Utrecht.

The beginner crash course in front of the parties will be given by a blend of the best selection of local Utrecht Shag teachers.

Levels

Intermediate – Shag explorers

At least 6 Months of experience)
You know your basic stuff: You know the basic six-count, you know your tuck turns and you scoop everyone into a shag (whether they know shag as well or not). You have been doing a few workshops and one or two blocks of classes and you are hungry as the wolf to learn more of this amazing dance.

Intermediate/advanced – Shag climbers

At least 2 years of experience

You have been dancing shag for at least 2 years and the enthusiasm and hunger for knowledge just keeps on growing. As you string your cross-kicks and your lunges together on the social dancefloor, you find the time to throw in some footwork variations just for the fun of it. Next to your classes you already attended some international festivals to get deeper into the glory they call the collegiate shag. 

Advanced – Shag flyers

At least 4 years of experience

You have been taking classes at the highest level for a while now, and you are a regular at shag festivals around Europe. You might teach in your local scene, or have taken part in shag competitions. Or you might have invented shag altogether. If so, this is the level for you.

Absolute beginner’s

This is a Party Pass that includes absolute beginner’s crash courses right before the Friday and the Saturday parties (1h15min each). Classes will be given by a blend of the best selection of local Utrecht Shag teachers.

Bands

The Swing Rhythm Club

This band is at its best when quicks and slows are mixed together. This year they are taking up the task of getting the party started. We are delighted to have them opening our festival on Friday — there could not be a better way to welcome all of you to Utrecht.

Roaring Cats

They are coming back for us and they are going to make our feet go crazy at the Saturday Party on the 27th of June. Surely you don’t want to miss them.

TBA

More information

 

€170 – Full pas

All classes & parties

The Full Pass gives you access to all parties with live music (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) as well as 5,5 hours of classes.

€60 – Party Pass

All parties

The Party Pass gives you access to all parties with live music (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

€70 – Beginner pass

All parties + beginner’s crash course

This is a Party Pass that includes absolute beginner’s crash courses right before the Friday and the Saturday parties (1h15min each).
Classes will be given by a blend of the best selection of local Utrecht Shag teachers.

Friday & Saturday parties

Zalencentrum Utrecht Zuid

Amaliadwarsstraat 2D, 3522 AR Utrecht

Classes

TBA

Sunday Tea Dance

TBA

 

Utrecht

Utrecht is only 35 minutes away from Amsterdam and is one of the growing Collegiate Shag scenes in the Netherlands.

 
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Take the local NS train to Utrecht Centraal.

 
From Amsterdam Centraal Station

take the local NS train to Utrecht Centraal.

Check your public transport trip details via the 9292 website 

Or the NS website

Schedule

Did we get you excited?

Great! Now lace up those dance shoes and get ready to groove to the pulsating rhythms – Shaggin’ Utrecht festival eagerly awaits your vibrant presence!

For questions, mail to: events@swinginutrecht.nl