Join us!
Start your ADVENTure with the 4th edition of Snowdown Swing Festival in Zagreb: 27. – 29.11.2026.
FULL PASS
5 hours of Lindy Hop classes
Performance class with Majda
Taster class
Mix’n’Match competition
3 parties with live music
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Early Bird – 185 € (until 31 July)
Regular Bird – 195 € (1 August–31 October)
Late Bird – 210 € (from 1 November)
PARTY PASS
Performance class with Majda
Taster class
Mix’n’Match competition
3 parties with live music
100 €
EXTRA WORKSHOPS
Only available as an add-on to a Full Pass or Party Pass:
– Kick it up & dance fast
– Confidence in slow dance
20 € per workshop
Level Guidelines
We truly appreciate your enthusiasm for learning and improving! To help us create the best possible experience for everyone in class, we kindly ask you to choose the level that best reflects your current dancing experience. This allows each group to grow at a comfortable and supportive pace.
Learning happens at different speeds for everyone, and that is what makes each dancer’s journey unique. Dance level is based on skill and development; time spent practicing is subjective and should be seen as a suggestion, not a defining factor.
This year’s Lindy Hop classes are designed specifically for intermediate and advanced dancers, with three clearly defined levels. Please check the level descriptions and, if you’re still unsure, take the quiz we prepared and/or ask your dance teacher for guidance.
Which level am I?
Take our quick and fun quiz to discover your level! The results aren’t definitive, but they may help guide your next steps. Just answer honestly.
Marshmallows (intermediate)
Lindy Hop for you is like a marshmallow: soft, bouncy, and starting to get nicely toasted.
You have been dancing for a minimum of one year and are past the beginner stage, starting to feel comfortable on the social dance floor. You are familiar with 6- and 8-count rhythms, basic Charleston, swingouts, Lindy circles, and the core principles of partner connection.
You are beginning to explore variations on the basics, as well as developing an awareness of rhythm, phrasing, and musicality. Social dancing is becoming more fluid, and you are gaining confidence dancing with different partners and adapting to different tempos.
1+ year dancing
Knows basics (6/8-count, swingout, Charleston)
Starting musicality + variations
Gingerbreads (intermediate/advanced)
Lindy Hop for you is like gingerbread: you’ve got the recipe down and you are starting to add your own flavor.
You have been dancing Lindy Hop for around 2 years or more and are a confident social dancer. You regularly dance socially and attend classes, workshops, or events.
You are comfortable with a wide Lindy Hop vocabulary, including swingout variants, fast Charleston, barrel rolls and rhythm variations. You feel comfortable at slow and medium tempos and are steadily building confidence with faster music. At this stage, you are actively developing musicality, connection, styling, and rhythm variations. You are expanding your movement vocabulary and learning to shape your dancing with greater intention and creativity.
2+ years social dancing
Solid swingouts + core vocabulary
Developing musicality & styling
Snowmen (advanced)
Lindy Hop is to you like snow is to a snowman, something you shape, play with, and bring to life in the moment with every dance partner.
You have been dancing Lindy Hop for 4 or more years, regularly attend international Lindy Hop festivals and workshops, and are an experienced social dancer.
You are comfortable dancing across a wide range of tempos and feel confident improvising in both Lindy Hop and solo jazz. You are able to quickly learn and integrate new material into your social dancing.
At this level, you are developing a strong sense of musicality, partner connection, and personal style. You are comfortable adapting creatively on the social floor and actively refine your movement, timing, and expression both in and outside of class.
4+ years experience
Confident across tempos
Strong improvisation & musicality
What if I'm a beginner?
Full Pass classes are intended for dancers with previous Lindy Hop experience and are not suitable for complete beginners. To fully enjoy the classes and social dancing, we recommend at least 1 year of regular classes and social dancing experience.
If you are newer to Lindy Hop, you are very welcome to join the social dance nights with a Party Pass.
Extra Workshops
Want something extra? We got you. Just like last year, you can add up to two extra workshops that let you explore different sides of Lindy Hop, from faster tempos full of energy and rhythm to slower songs where groove, control, and musicality really shine. Both workshops are intended for dancers with at least 1 year of Lindy Hop experience. They are available as an add-on to a Full Pass or Party Pass, at 20€ per workshop.
Kick it up & dance fast
In this class you will explore the groove of kick steps, how to connect kick steps to your other Lindy Hop rhythms, how to stay creative while dancing kick step figures, and how to build confidence dancing to faster tempos.
- Teachers: Ana & Alberto
- Duration: 90 min
- Level: Intermediate and above
Confidence in slow dance
This class will put an emphasis on the dialogue within the partnership and will focus on keeping things simple, groovy, and clean. You will get to explore how to move through slower songs with attitude and flow, learning to dance between the notes while maintaining a smooth, connected rhythm.
- Teachers: Pavli & Victor
- Duration: 90 min
- Level: Intermediate and above
Become an Elf!
We greatly appreciate our Elves! If you’d like to support the festival in a simple and meaningful way, consider joining our volunteer team and offering 2 hours of your time during the festival.
To apply, indicate in the registration form that you would like to be an Elf.
Volunteer tasks are light and usually include helping with registration, assisting with setup or packing down the venue, and other small organizational duties. We’ll make sure you still have plenty of time to enjoy the festival and experience the dance floor.
Your help makes a real difference in creating a smooth, welcoming, and joyful festival atmosphere for everyone.
FIRST EDITION
MIX'N'MATCH
We’ve lined up some great prizes for our finalists – you won’t want to miss this! Join us for this exciting first edition and help us make history at Snowdown Swing Festival!
Festival merch
Don’t forget to check out our festival merch when you register! You can order a festival T-shirt and tote bag. The images above are mock-ups, so the final products may not look exactly the same – but they’ll still be awesome!
