🎵 The Shag Thing 2025

Get ready for Norway’s only Collegiate Shag Festival!

From October 31 to November 2, 2025, the vibrant city of Oslo will host the next edition of The Shag Thing, an energetic weekend fully dedicated to the joy, rhythm, and speed of Collegiate Shag.

Whether you’re just starting out or already hooked on Shag, this festival will help you level up your dancing with new techniques, creative moves, and plenty of practice time on the dance floor.

📅 Dates & Registration

  • Dates: October 31 – November 2, 2025
  • Country: Norway 🇳🇴
  • Town: Oslo
  • Website: bardarswingclub.com/theshagthing
  • Organised by: Bårdar Swing Club
  • Passes:
    • Full Pass: workshops + parties + socials
    • Party Pass: evening socials only
  • Registration: open via the official website

💃 Dance Styles

Shag

📍 What & Where

  • Location: dance halls and cultural spaces in the heart of Oslo.
  • Vibe: energetic, welcoming, and full of good swing spirit — perfect for dancers who love the speed and excitement of Collegiate Shag.

🎭 Activities & Highlights

  • Workshops for all levels — from beginners to experienced Shag dancers.
  • Parties & socials every night to practice and connect.
  • New techniques & fun variations to improve your Shag vocabulary.
  • Inspiring atmosphere created by teachers, DJs, and the Oslo swing community.
  • Small & friendly format that keeps learning personal and fun.
A weekend to sweat, laugh, and swing out at full speed — Norwegian style!

👣 Teachers

  • Sandy Lewis & Michal Oblacinski 🇳🇴🇵🇱
  • Cherry Moreno & Filip Gorski 🇪🇸🇵🇱

A fantastic international teaching team ready to share their passion, creativity, and deep love for Shag dancing.

🎟 Why You Should Come

The Shag Thing is Norway’s one and only Collegiate Shag festival — a must for dancers who crave energy, rhythm, and community.

Join us in Oslo for three days of dance, music, and pure swing joy!

🪩 Quick Overview

When: October 31 – November 2, 2025
Where: Oslo, Norway
Styles: Shag
Highlights: Norway’s only Shag festival · Workshops · Parties · Socials · International teachers