Upside Down @ Gentse Feesten
25 - 28 juli 2024
Een nieuwe zomer, een nieuwe editie Gentse Feesten!
Upside Down zet opnieuw de boel op stelten met een vet programma aan Swing jazz, Funk, Blues, Afro Cuban en nog veel meer in het Baudelohof en op het St.-Jacobsplein.
Op het programma staan proevertjes solo- en koppeldans, steengoeie live muziek, verrassende dansvoorstellingen, swingende DJs, spraakmakende MCs en bovenal: een goei feestje – en dat 4 dagen na elkaar.
Nog meer dansen?
Jawel, dat kan. Dansers kunnen intekenen voor een weekend bomvol dansworkshops (27 & 28 juli) van de bovenste plank: we nodigen (inter)nationaal danstalent uit om jullie te inspireren! Tickets zijn nu te koop, programma hieronder.A new summer, a new edition of Gentse Feesten!
Upside Down once again sets the scene with a bold program of Swing jazz, Funk, Blues, Afro Cuban and much more in the Baudelohof and on the St.-Jacobsplein.
What’s on the program? Tasters solo and couple dancing, badass live music, surprising dance performances, swinging DJs, mouthy MCs and above all: a good party – 4 days in a row!
Fancy some more dancing?
We got your back. Dancers can sign up for a full weekend (July 27th & 28th) of top-notch dance workshops: we invite (inter)national dance talent to inspire you! Tickets are on sale now, program below.Workshops
July 27th & 28th
concept
In these workshops, you get to broaden as well as deepen your skills as a (swing) dancer. We explore styles such as lindy hop, solo jazz and afro cuban, together with (inter)nationally recognized artists. Your weekend pass gives you access to 3 hours of workshops on Saturday afternoon, and 3 hours of workshops on Sunday afternoon. You can add 1 or 2 optional workshops.
levels
- level 1: 6 months – 2 years of dance experience
- level 2: a minimum of 2 years of dance experience
program
Saturday July 27th
12:00 – 13:00 Optional workshop with Daniil:
“Fast and chill”
A workshop on different ways of dancing to fast music in a minimalistic, relaxed way. Ideally to explore different tricks to enjoy long and high-paced jazz tunes, a beautiful part of Lindy Hop and solo jazz dancing. Daniil Nikulin will get you moving, fast and chill.
[This is an optional workshop you can add for €15.]
13:30 – 15:00 (level 1) or 15:30 – 17:00 (level 2) Lindy Hop with Alexia & Sep
Alexia Legoueix and Sep Vermeersch are a one-of-a-kind duo. Their individual devotion to swing dancing, its culture and its community, makes their pairing so unique. They prioritize an authentic dancing state fueled by the music. Their goal is always an honest and shared dance relationship. They’ll shake you in a pleasant and caring way.
[This workshop is included in your weekend pass.]
13:30 – 15:00 (level 2) or 15:30 – 17:00 (level 1) Solo jazz with Daniil
In the solo jazz workshops with Daniil Nikulin, you will be invited to join his adventurous and rich universe of jazz dance and movement. Daniil brings a unique voice in our scene and has found many original ways to facilitate his content.
[This workshop is included in your weekend pass.]
Sunday July 28th
12:00 – 13:00 Optional workshop with Daniil:
“Body Mobility and Care”
In this workshop, we’ll work on taking care of our bodies. We’ll explore strengthening and stretching techniques that Daniil Nikulin also uses in his dance practice: softening, expanding the freedom in the body. We’ll as well explore how that freedom can serve our rhythmic and grooving skills.
[This is an optional workshop you can add for €15.]
13:30 – 15:00 (level 1) or 15:30 – 17:00 (level 2) Lindy Hop with Alexia & Daniil
This time, Alexia Legoueix is teaming up with Daniil Nikulin to explore more Lindy Hop with you! Within the thirteen years of his dance journey, Daniil has explored different sides of Jazz Dances. Both him and Alexia love supporting the students to find their own way to move – by themselves and with a partner – in the spirit of jazz.
[This workshop is included in your weekend pass.]
13:30 – 15:00 (level 2) or 15:30 – 17:00 (level 1) Afro Cuban with Tess
Tess Efongo is trained by several Cuban maestros in her many years of being a passionate practitioner of Cuban dances. She is a member of the international company of Cuban dances – Europe. She will bring you an energising and inspiring workshop that will help you navigate the dancefloor later that evening, because we programmed Afro Cuban music at Gentse Feesten!
[This workshop is included in your weekend pass.]
practical
location
Danspunt
Sint-Salvatorstraat 18A, 9000 Gent, Belgium (Google Maps)
This venue is on ground level and accessible to dancers using a wheelchair.
Bathrooms are gender-neutral.
price
€90 for 6 hours of workshops, €15 per optional workshop
Ben je UiTPAS-kaarthouder met kansentarief in regio Gent, dan heb je recht op 80% korting. Registreer via de link hieronder, en mail ons je naam en UiTPAS-kaartnummer vooraleer te betalen, zodat we je korting kunnen toepassen.
registration
Sign up here.
When you register, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct.
meet the inspirers
Daniil Nikulin
Alexia Legoueix & Sep Vermeersch
Alexia Legoueix & Daniil Nikulin
Tess Efongo
FAQs
Do I need to sign up with a partner?
Your pass includes 3 hours of Lindy Hop, which is a partnered dance. You can sign up as a lead, follow or switch dancer (both dance roles). To balance out participants, it helps if you register with a partner in the other role if you are a lead or follow. To do so, you simple add the email address of the other person when registering. This is optional; single registration is welcome, too.
I only dance one or two of these styles, can I still join?
Yes! Some workshops will be more of a first encounter for most participants. Sign up for level 1 if you have less than 2 years of dance experience in at least 1 style. Sign up for level 2 if you have more than 2 years of dance experience in at least 1 style. It is not possible to combine levels.
Can I register for only one day?
No, the weekend package is for 6 hours spread over 2 days.
Can I take more workshops?
We offer 2 optional workshops, each day at 12:00. You can sign up for 1 or both workshops of choice when registering.
How do I sign up for the night program?
Not necessary, the night program is included (free) and outdoors! It’s part of a huge city festival. More information about the night program below.
July 25th - 28th
free city festival in open air
—Nederlands —
donderdag 25 juli
vanaf 19u op het Sint-Jacobsplein
opwarmer, 4 live bands, optredens en DJs tot 5u
vrijdag 26 juli
vanaf 19u in het Baudelohof
dansinitiatie, 2 live bands, optredens en DJs tot 2u30
zaterdag 27 juli
vanaf 19u in het Baudelohof
dansinitiatie, 2 live bands, optredens en DJs tot 2u30
zondag 28 juli
vanaf 19u in het Baudelohof
dansinitiatie, 2 live bands, optredens en DJs tot 2u30
Het volledige programma verschijnt binnenkort hier!
Upside Down @ Gentse Feesten is deel van Trefpunt Festival. Meer info over de Gentse Feesten hier.
—English —
Thursday July 25th
from 7pm on Sint-Jacobsplein
warm-up, 4 live bands, performances & DJs until 5am
Friday July 26th
from 7pm at Baudelohof
dance taster, 2 live bands, performances & DJs till 2.30am
Saturday July 27th
from 7pm at Baudelohof
dance taster, 2 live bands, performances & DJs till 2.30am
Sunday 28 July
from 19h at the Baudelohof
dance taster, 2 live bands, performances & DJs till 2.30am
The full program will appear here soon!
Upside Down @ Gentse Feesten is part of Trefpunt Festival. More info about the Ghent Festivities here.