The Summer Jamboree on the Lake Dance Camp will take place from Friday 23 June to Sunday 25 June 2023 in Lugano, Switzerland.

The Summer Jamboree on the Lake Dance Camp will take place at Villa Ciani, in the Parco Ciani, in Lugano. The entrance of the Park is Via Canova.

Each day we have a programme of 15 lessons, split over 3 spacious rooms, featuring lessons of different styles and fit for every level of dancer from some of the best international teachers on the scene. Dances include Boogie Woogie, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Solo Jazz.

The courses are different every day, and so are the teachers, so for example, two beginner Boogie Woogie classes are unlikely to be exactly the same, even if taught by the same teachers. They will be pitched at the same level, but could vary in style, technique, content and of course teaching methods!

Also, the courses aren’t progressive, so if you join us on Sunday and want to take beginners classes, you won’t be left behind.

No! With a day ticket, you are free to choose up to 5 lessons a day. You don’t have to decide which lessons in advance, you can choose (and change your mind!) on the day, and you are free to choose classes that include a range of different styles and levels, according to your interests and abilities.

Please note that each lesson has a limited capacity (26 people or 13 couples): once we have reached the maximum capacity it will not be possible to join that single lesson. If you are interested in one lesson in particular, we suggest that you arrive a few minutes before the lesson starts.

Roughly speaking, Level 1 is for beginners. That is to say, people who haven’t danced before, or people that haven’t been dancing for very long, or who aren’t that confident with the basics yet.

Level 2 is for improvers. People who have been dancing for a little while, have a good grasp of the basics, and are ready to build on their skills and expand their repertoire.

Level 3 is for more experienced dancers. The material will be challenging and diverse, and you will need to be confident with the basics of the dance, have a sound understanding of rhythm, and a good technical ability.

As we don’t audition and assign levels to those who register, we ask you to please respect the level guide above when choosing your classes, out of respect for the teachers and your fellow students, and of course to get the most of the classes yourself.

No, it is not obligatory to book as a couple. During the classes, partners rotate, so you will get to meet and dance with a variety of people. However, if you are booking without a partner, it is always a good idea to register early: places are allocated according to availability, and it is possible that places for either leaders or followers are temporarily blocked until a sufficient balance between leaders and followers is reached, at which point further places will be released. In the event that you don’t find availability for the day you are interested in, we suggest that you continue to check our website on a regular basis for newly released places, and subscribe to our waiting list to receive updates on available places.

We monitor the balance of leads and follows registered each day carefully, to try to ensure the best possible experience during the workshops. As we leave you free to choose your classes during the day, there is always a chance that more leads or follows may be present in any one single workshop, however for the total number of registrations each day, we work to ensure that the number of leads and follows is well balanced.

Lessons at the Summer Jamboree Dance Camp will be conducted in English. We are very proud of the calibre of our teachers that have a wealth of experience and expertise in teaching around the world, and are able to communicate ideas and instructions with success, using a variety of methods that transcend lingual barriers.

Dance Camp and Boot Camp offer two different learning experiences with the highest calibre of international teachers.

Dance Camp offers a rich selection of classes in varying styles and levels, so whichever day(s) you choose, and regardless of your level of experience, there is something for you! No two classes are the same, and the classes throughout the day are not progressive, so you can mix and match your classes to suit your abilities and interests. 

Boot Camp is aimed specifically at beginners with the intention of preparing new dancers (or indeed anyone that would like to refresh and brush up their basics) for the dance floor in a short period of time. It is more than a taster class, it is an intensive course of study that offers the opportunity to learn a lot and make rapid improvements, whilst having a lot of fun of course!

1 Day 70 Euro
2 Day 135 Euro
3 Day 190 Euro

Early Bird – 3 Days 160 Euro (for bookings made before 15 May 2023)

For all of the classes, we recommend that you wear comfortable and supportive shoes, without too much grip. For Balboa, some follows prefer a shoe with a small heel, however it is not a requirement.

For the classes we recommend that you wear light and comfortable clothes. You might also want to consider bringing a change and a towel with you, it’s possible you might work up a sweat! Also bringing a bottle of water could be a good idea!

The classes are all under one roof! So there is plenty of time to move from one class to another without breaking a sweat.

All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in Switzerland for some time, and as such the Summer Jamboree on the Lake Dance Camp is not subject to any restrictions.

It is not possible for children under the age of 16 to register at the Summer Jamboree Dance Camp.

Persons of 16 or 17 years of age can register for the Summer Jamboree Dance Camp if accompanied by an adult.

We regret that it is not possible to admit children into the workshops. Neither is it possible to leave your children under the care of the Summer Jamboree Dance Camp staff or staff at the venue.