Informations – Dance Camp 2026
Implementation period and location
The Boogie & Swing Dance Camp 2026 will take place from March 27th to 29th 2026 in Xanten in cooperation between the Nordrhein-Westfälischer Rock ‘n’ Roll-Verband e. V. (NWRRV) and the “Quibbles” of the Tanzsportgemeinschaft Niederrhein e. V.
The location: Youth Hostel Xanten
Since 2025, our new “Dance Camp Home” has been the Youth Hostel Xanten.
There is room for everyone to dance, room for everyone to sleep, and room for parties. Also, all and everything “under one roof”.
It will be very social and “family-like”, educational and entertaining – we will certainly have a lot of fun again!
Although the location is a hostel, it is one of the more modern ones in Germany. There are spacious rooms, each with its own bathroom. The only thing that reminds one of a youth hostel are the bunk beds that are sometimes found in the rooms.
For the participation price or “complete offer” listed below, we will accommodate you in a room for two. It becomes a bit more affordable if you want to sleep in a room with four people (see also the information under the last point “Bring your friends or family members as overnight guests”).
The most important points in detail:
- Start, arrival and check-in as already on Friday
We’ll start the Dance Camp on Friday afternoon (27.03.2026). Arrival and check-in are possible from 3:00 PM on this day.
At 6:00 PM, the “Welcome Party” will follow, including dinner and an official welcome at the cafeteria. - 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
The NWRRV and the “Quibbles” can only use/book the entire facility including overnight stays/rooms and meals.
We have put together another super-affordable offer for you to participate in the Dance Camp 2026:
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)
– A flat rate for drinks for all three days (except for the parties)
– 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. - Dance Camp Party without live band but with DJ
Since we will continue to run the Dance Camp “a bit smaller” (as in the past year), we will also waive a live band this year. We will both host party evenings with dance music from the DJ. - Bring your friends or family as guests in your rooms
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 2 – 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 3 – 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.
Level 4 – Show and competition (aspirant) level
Couples who have stage- and/or competition-experience or intend to go into competitions. You like to “screw” on your presentation, the charisma and your intensified course and also master songs beyond 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 from 3 pm. Check-in takes place in the reception area of the Hostel. The Check-in takes place in the reception area or a separate (signposted) room at the Xanten Youth Hostel.
Starting at 6:00 PM, the “Welcome Party” will begin in the cafeteria, including dinner and an official welcome with the latest informations on the start of the Dance Camp.