Informations – Dance Camp 2025
Changes this year
Because of the massive problems with the gym use in the city of Xanten, we as a Dance Camp organization had to take a completely new path. Without this new approach, the Dance Camp would not have been possible in the foreseeable future. Since we assume that you, as participants, do not want the Dance Camp to “die,” we hope that you will be very supportive of a completely different performance.
Please don’t “panic” because of the new prices, but we can only offer the use of the new location with overnight stays.
The changes/innovations in detail:
- Departure, arrival and Check-in as early as Friday
The dance camp kicks off on Friday afternoon. Arrival and check-in is possible from 3pm on Friday.
From 6pm there will be a “Welcome Party” including dinner and official welcome in the canteen. - Relocation of the event premises
Our new “Dance Camp Home” in 2025 will be the Youth Hostel Xanten, with which we made an exclusive agreement for the weekend 11 to 13. April 2025.
There’s room for everyone to dance, room for everyone to sleep, and room for the (now) two parties. All and all “under one roof.”
This will be great, “cuddly” and family friendly and we will certainly have a lot of fun!
Our new location may be a youth hostel, but it’s one of the most modern in Germany. There are modern rooms and each room has its own bathroom. The only thing that reminds of a youth hostel are the bunk beds.
For the participation price mentioned below or in the “complete offer” we will put you two in a room.
It will be a bit cheaper if you want to sleep in a room with four persons (see also the information under the last item “Bring your friends or family members as guests for the night”). - Training rooms, accommodation and meals in one
Because of the exclusive use it is not possible to participate in the Dance Camp without using the accommodation and meals. When you book your places in the “complete offer” you will automatically pay for the accommodation, full board and admission to both parties in addition to the Dance Camp participation. It will be cheaper if you do not book the lunch and/or dinner. - Super-cheap complete offer
NWRRV and the “Quibbles’ can use/book the entire complex (as said) only including accommodation/rooms and meals. We have a super-cheap offer for you to attend the Dance Camp from 11th to 13th. April 2022: You can book the entire weekend from 260 € per person (for members in an NWRRV club).
It includes:
– the dance camp participation,
– 2 nights (from Friday to Sunday),
– 2 x breakfast (Saturday and Sunday)
– 4 x hot meals => 2 x lunch (Saturday and Sunday) and 2 x dinner (Friday and Saturday)
– 2 x party entrance (Welcome party on Friday evening + Dance Camp party on Saturday evening)
Please note the different pricing structure between NWRRV membership and non-NWRRV members. - Longer lessons
In response to the wishes of the participating dance couples in 2019, we have extended the training sessions. - Dance Camp Party without live band but with DJ
Since we want to start again a little more modestly after the many years, we do not have a live band this year.
But DJ Jonas will diligently supply you with dance music on both nights. - Booking of individual training lessons is no longer possible
Since booking specific individual lessons (e.g. always with the same pair of trainers) has caused some problems in recent years, you can now book them only in training groups/performance levels (as in the early years of dance camp).
Each team gets to enjoy all the trainercouples again. - Bring your friends or family as guests
To fill the most of the hostel’s rooms, you can bring your friends or family members to make your room “full.” There is a lot to see in Xanten (and the surrounding area) and you can also spend a great “sightseeing weekend” there.
For just €20 per person, you can book guests with bed and breakfast in your room. If lunch and/or dinner is also required, this can also be booked for €10 per person per meal.
Training groups / Levels
Please assess your own ability to register for the right level or group when booking participation. Please be honest with yourself, with the Dance Camp organization and with your fellow dancing couples in the training group. In short: Please don’t overestimate yourself! Thank you!
The levels are clearly described. Please follow these guidelines!
Level/Group 1 – Intermediate:
Dancecouples with safe Boogie basic steps and safe Boogie basics. You are currently a hobby/party dancer, you have been dancing for at least a year and regularly attend weekly training. You already have a good repertoire of basic figures and variations, can easily dance through songs and want to deepen your existing knowledge as a hobby dance couple. In addition to new figures, the Dance Camp is also about safety in leading and following, as well as your sense of pace and refinement of your dancing skills.
Level/Group 2 – Intermediate/Advanced:
Dancecouples who master at least two basic steps (e.g. 4-, 6-, 8-, 9-) and have a large repertoire of dancefigures. In addition to regular weekly lessons and weekend partying, you like to take on new challenges and improve your understanding of music. At this level, you should be confident in the rhythm region of about 45 bars per minute.
Training Content / Timetable
Please see the schedule for the weekend.
Please note that this is still provisional at this time – the contents will be updated over time and may change again (even at short notice).
Check-In / Welcoming
Check-in to the Dance Camp is available on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 3 pm. For dance couples who want to arrive on Saturday, the time can also be used from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on Saturday morning, April 12, 2025.
Check-in takes place in the reception area of the Hostel.
Afterwards, there will be a welcoming in the hostel’s canteen. This is where you can get the latest information on the Dance Camp start.