About the festival

The 6th edition of Shake the Change is coming!

From 18th to 20th June 2027, Radovljica will once again come alive with the rhythms of jazz dance. Over three days, the festival will bring together dancers, musicians, teachers, and dance enthusiasts.

Shake the Change is a place where the history and heritage of jazz dance meet contemporary creativity. It is a space for learning, performing, dancing, and discovering new perspectives while keeping the roots of the culture alive.

At the heart of the festival are the people who have been part of its journey from the very beginning. Their energy, dedication, and love for jazz dance continue to give Shake the Change its unique character.

Whether you are joining us for the first time or coming back for another edition, we look forward to sharing another unforgettable weekend with you.

Three days. One community. Endless change.

Shake the Change with us!

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Teachers

This year’s Shake the Change Festival brings together a diverse team of teachers whose work reflects the full arc of jazz dance: from its historical roots to its contemporary evolution. Our selection is intentional: by connecting the origins of jazz with the ways it continues to grow today, we aim to present a program that is both meaningful and forward-looking. Get ready to learn, grow and be inspired.

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Ana Vesel

Ana loves to explore movement in various styles and forms. Prior to joining the swing dance community, she trained, competed, and performed in modern dance, ballet, and contemporary dance. In 2013, she fell in love with swing dance and has been exploring it ever since. She has been teaching regularly for nine years now and enjoys traveling to swing festivals around the world. She loves working with different dance partners to share ideas and different approaches to teaching and dance. By education she is a professor of pedagogy and adult education.

What she loves about swing dance is the opportunity for self-expression, freedom and the two-way communication with a partner. She values musicality, natural body movement, connectivity, creativity and the understanding of the rich culture behind the dance. In her classes, performances and on the social dance floor, she strives to spread playful energy, build meaningful connections with others and to showcase the above values.

Jure Rus

Jure’s been swing dancing since 2011 and sharing his moves as a teacher since 2016 in Slovenia. He’s a regular at international festivals across Europe. He also explores new dance horizons with contemporary dance and jazz ballet. Jure loves mixing up different styles in his teaching, and he’s a firm believer that practice makes perfect. Alongside Lindy Hop and Balboa, he’s got a soft spot for solo jazz, tap, and blues.

Photo: Nino Bektashashvili, Projekt APIS Institute

Maša Kagao Knez

Maša Kagao Knez is a dancer, choreographer and theatre practitioner. She first came into contact with the performing arts as a child through the work of her mother, Jasna Knez, a dancer and choreographer herself. Maša was educated by various international teachers, both in Slovenia and abroad, and in 2006 she completed professional training at Georges Momboye School of Traditional and Contemporary African dance in Paris. In 2013 she graduated from the Academy of Dance in Ljubljana and in 2021 she completed her Master’s degree in the Art of Movement at the AGRFT (Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television) in Ljubljana.

As a dancer, actress and choreographer she collaborates with institutional theatres as well as independent producers (PTL, SNG Drama, Municipal Theatre Ljubljana, SNG Nova Gorica, SLG Celje, APT, Mini Teater). For the last few years she has been a regular collaborator of director Ivana Djilas.

In 2009 Maša, together with dancer Dalanda Diallo and musician Damir Mazrek, co-founded the Baobab cultural and arts society, which operates in the field of dance, music and theatre. She is artistic director of cultural institution Studio 25 and director of Diaspora, an artistic collective dedicated to the creation of dance and music productions.

Maša has received the Ksenija Hribar dance award in 2013. Three years later she won the third prize at the XX. Festival of choreographic miniatures in Belgrade as part of the duo with musician Murat.

Aljoša Möderndorfer in Jaka Nardin

Dancers and DJs united by their love for dance and music.

They are the organizers of All Around The House, which they founded with the wish to bring greater visibility to house dance in Slovenia. What began as a single event has grown into a movement and community that offers workshops, parties, and educational programs. Their goal is to spread house culture, build community, and create a safe environment for growth and inspiration for new generations.

Tina Božič

Member of Abismo crew, active hip hop artist. Dancer, choreographer, mentor, organizer. The love for hip hop has made a big impact on her life. Still learning and exploring the amazing culture and trying her best to give back by spreading the love and knowledge to younger generations.

Dance workshops

Our dance workshops combine depth, variety, and a wide range of movement experiences that will help you refine your technique while exploring new styles. This year, you’ll be learning from an inspiring team of Slovenian and international teachers, whose knowledge, passion, and creative perspectives shape the heart of our festival.
This year’s workshop focus: Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz.

LEVELS & TRACKS

Full Pass (4 levels), Beginner Track, Party Pass

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Music & events

Music is the heartbeat of Shake the Change. Imagine dancing without it … possible, maybe, but never quite as wholesome. Rhythmic patterns, playful melodies, and especially live bands fill the air, spreading sound through the crowd and making our bodies move as one.