Join in, celebrate, and discover something new! Whether on stage, in a workshop, or in the audience: Everyone is invited to step out of line together.
Join in, celebrate, and discover something new—for young and old alike!
Look forward to: performances and creative workshops—from a Shag workshop to burlesque and contact dance, karaoke, and a dance playground for everyone. Whether on stage, in a workshop, or in the audience: Everyone is invited to dance along, get into the spirit, and break a leg together.
Our program at a glance:
Fri, Sept. 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Festival opening & dance flash mob for everyone at the campground
Festival kickoff & flash mob
Celebrate the start of the festival with us! Together we’ll learn a flash mob choreography and then perform it on the Circusplatz. Everyone is warmly invited to join in—whether you have dance experience or not.
Free admission
Fri, Sept. 25 Doors open: 6:50 p.m. | Start: 7:00 p.m.
Presentation: “Cyber Worlds – Who Whispers to Whom?”
Dance Theater
Who directs our attention? Who shapes our identity? Who decides what we see, believe, or feel? Amid likes, algorithms, and avatars, the dancers search for genuine connection. Through improvisation, they create moving images of closeness and distance, freedom and control, digital promises, and the longing to remain human.
Advance tickets (including fee): €10 / reduced €5
Sat, Sept. 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Collegiate Shag Workshop
Dance Workshop
This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn the energetic Collegiate Shag dance from the ground up. With lots of fun, sweat, and rousing music, we’ll teach you the most important basics step by step—no prior experience required.
Free admission
Sat, Sept. 26, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Bollywood Workshop
Dance Workshop
With its wild mix of classical Indian dance, folklore, hip-hop, big gestures, sultry glances, and overwhelming energy—is the perfect way to wrap up the summer! Expression, stage presence, and fun are all part of the package.
Advance tickets (including fee): €10 (Support Ticket) €8 (Solidarity Ticket)
Sat, Sept. 26, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Contact Improvisation Workshop
Dance Workshop
Contact Improvisation invites you to experience dance as a shared adventure. Through play, we explore movement, balance, and dynamics together. Through touch, trust, and curiosity, lively encounters emerge, along with the joy of dancing together.
Advance tickets, including fee: €10 (Support Ticket) €8 (Solidarity Ticket)
Sun, Sept. 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Burlesque Workshop
Dance Workshop
Burlesque combines dance, theater, and glamour. In this workshop, you’ll learn classic burlesque moves, experiment with accessories, and work together to create a short choreography. The focus is on expression, stage presence, and the joy of movement.
Advance tickets (including fee): €10 (Support Ticket) €8 (Solidarity Ticket)
Sun, Sept. 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dance Playground & Open Jam
Improvisational Dance
Iwan Ovtscharenko from Tanzland Rostock invites people of all ages to move, dance, and experiment together. The focus is on the groove and the joy of moving together to music.
Free admission
Sun, Sept. 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lindy Hop Introductory Workshop
Dance Workshop
Ever danced Lindy Hop before? Perfect. Never before? Just as perfect. Come on by, get into the swing of things, and let yourself be swept away by great music, a relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of dancing fun.
With instructors from Swing Connection Rostock e.V.
Free admission
Sun, Sept. 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Social Dance with a live DJ
Swing Dance
The workshop is over—now it’s time to dance! At the Social Dance, you can try out what you’ve learned, dance with others, and enjoy swing music. If the weather is nice, the event will be held at the campground by the city harbor; if it rains, it will be held in the circus tent. In cooperation with Swing Connection Rostock e.V.
Free admission
A collaboration between Tanzland Rostock & Fantasia AG
