Program

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Workshops

The workshops will be held in 7 different levels during the German Open 2026.

Beginner Workshop (Social Level 1) – held in german language!

Free for members of «Tanzschule Gutmann», otherwise 10€
Thursday, 18.30–20.00 | Party and show included
Please register at info@go-wcs.com!

Social Level 2
(no points required)

Dancers without WSDC Points. Dance experience at least 1 year. You know your basics and some variations, and you would like to broaden your knowledge of patterns and technique.

Social Level 3
(no points required)

Dance experience at least 3 years. You do social dancing on a higher basis and you feel quite comfortable dancing to different types of music and speeds. You still feel the need to work on your connection technique, musicality. And you like to learn new advanced patterns.

Social Level 4
(audition required)

Dance experience at least 5 years. You do social dancing on the highest basis and you feel like you could reach finals in intermediate comps, but you are not interested. You still want to learn more about connection, variations and musicality. And you know, the higher you get, the harder you must work.

WSDC Newcomer & Novice

At least 1 WSDC Point, no matter what Division.
You have aleady competed and you wanna work on your timing, technique and partnerwork.

WSDC High Novice & Intermediate

At least 10 WSDC Novice Points!
You are ready to work hard and fast!

WSDC Advanced & All Star

You have at least 30 WSDC Intermediate Points.
To make you guys happy as well. Thank you for joining our event!

Intensives

Between 14:00 and 18:30 you have the great opportunity to participate in some amazing intensive workshops!
Registration on the bottom of the booking page on danceapp.net

Control the tempo
Thibault & Nicole

This all-levels intensive focuses on developing control, adaptability, and musical clarity across different tempos. You’ll learn how to adjust your movement, weight transfers, and connection so your dancing stays grounded, fluid, and intentional on both slow and fast music.

Practical tools that translate immediately to social dancing and competition.

From me to we
Jakub & Emeline

Beyond independence.
Interdependence is the ability to remain individually capable and responsible, while choosing to rely on and support one another in ways that create greater possibilities than either could achieve alone.
Many dancers either protect their own balance or surrender it entirely. This intensive explores the space in between: developing the trust and awareness needed to create an interdependent partnership where both dancers remain active contributors to every movement.

Partner Dance meets Contemporary flow
Rudi & Laila

Rudi, West Coast Swing dancer and instructor, and Laila, trained in ballet, modern, and jazz, have created a unique style that blends partner dance, contemporary movement, and spectacular lifts.
In this workshop, they will guide you step by step through impressive lift techniques with real show character — clearly explained, accessible, and fun to learn. Whether you want to add highlights to your dance or explore new movement possibilities, this workshop will inspire you to move together in a whole new way.

Body movement with «Tone Me Up»
Holger Nitsche

Feel your movement and transform your dance. Holger Nitsche is a former European – and World Champion in Latin American Dance and today one of the most sought-after trainers at the international elite level.

In this workshop, discover the power of Tonemeup-Pro Belts, created by Holger himself. Experience sophisticated application techniques that enhance body awareness, precision, and control — and take your dancing to a whole new level.

Leo Lorenzo

Solo Spins.
One Foot Spins.
Counter balance.

Become ready to get acrobatic on the dance floor!

Competitions

All «Jack & Jills» competitions follow the rules of the WSDC (World Swing Dance Council).
https://worldsdc.com/rules/

Friday | Strictlies

Prelims 17:00
Novice | Intermediate | Sophisticated | Masters | Open

NEW
Strictly Generation: Between the competitors must be at least a 20-year age difference and only one person may compete at a higher level (Adv/ Allst/Champs).
High/Low-J&J: All levels dance together! Advanced, All-Star, and Champion dancers will join lower-level dancers in a Jack & Jill format. Don’t miss the chance to dance with some of the best dancers in the community!
High-level dancers, we’d love your support in helping our community grow. Please join these competitions – entry is free for you, of course!
Switch: That means dancing both leader and follower roles and changing fluently between them during the dance

Saturday | Jack & Jills

Parties

Let’s dance every night!
Get yourself ready for the best music, the best people and the best location with air conditioning and a 20m-long bar with our professional barkeepers, who will love to serve you your favorite drinks or surprise you with something deliciously new.
During the competitions, there will be always an extra floor for all people, who want to dance.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5th 2026

19:30: Door opens
20:00–02:00: Pre-Party (15,-€ / Person)
Included in full or event pass.

Thursday, AUGUST 6th 2026

18:30: Door opens
19:00: Welcome Workshop
20:00–04:00: Party (20,-€ / Person)
Included, in full or event pass.

Friday, AUGUST 7th 2026

19:30: Door opens
20:00–06:00: Party (only with Event or Full Pass)

Saturday, AUGUST 8th 2026