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Festival

Alpine Jitterbugs - Shag n Bal 2026

Apr 09 – Apr 12, 2026 · Innsbruck, Austria

What to expect

6th edition of the Balboa and Shag festival in Innsbruck. The Balboa Track can be booked on 3 different levels (Curious, Confident & Invitational), with each having 5 hours of classes. Features Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and St. Louis Shag tracks with international instructors.

Who you'll dance with

Teachers

Grace Babbes

USA

Grace and Blake began life on the road as full-time traveling teachers at the end of 2022, taking them on multiple tours throughout the U...

Blake Thiessen

USA

Grace and Blake began life on the road as full-time traveling teachers at the end of 2022, taking them on multiple tours throughout the U...

Jeremy Otth

Jeremy's interests have focused on the Lindy Hop, Balboa, Jazz and Collegiate Shag, and he has accumulated championship titles at many ac...

Luis Arredondo

Mallorca, Spain

Known for his energetic dance style, detailed teaching, and positive approach to lessons. After ten years in Toronto, Luis returned to Sp...

Maria Acunas Gelabert

Mallorca, Spain

Founded Jazz Bouncing studio in Mallorca and began swing dancing in 2014. Known for her fun, creative style and passion for high-energy s...

Charlotte Liebenow

Berlin, Germany

Charlotte and Jordan have been dancing and teaching together for several years, sharing their passion for Collegiate Shag. Based in Berli...

Jordan Hunter

Berlin, Germany

Charlotte and Jordan have been dancing and teaching together for several years, sharing their passion for Collegiate Shag. Based in Berli...

Venues

Alpine Jitterbugs Festival Venue

Pradler Strasse 28, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

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Main festival venue for classes and parties.

Congress Messe Innsbruck - Orangerie

Herzog-Otto-Strasse, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

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Venue for the farewell party.