Welcome, swingers! We are proud to introduce Buttersmooth, an association whose ambition is to make Lindy Hop, Jazz, and the swing spirit shine!
BSF 2026
Levels
OPEN
You’ve got the basics, but levels aren’t really your thing.
You want to work on communication and creativity before technique. Dance is about sharing, not competing!
Beurre Doux (Intermediate)
You’ve been dancing swing for at least two years. You’re familiar with basic moves and rhythms (6 and 8-count patterns: swing out, send out, tuck turn, pass by, skip-up… in triple steps or in Charleston). You’re curious and have started to explore and experiment in your dancing.
Beurre Demi-Sel (Inter–Advanced)
You’ve been dancing regularly for over three years, including outside of classes. You’ve mastered all the basics and can dance comfortably to a wide range of tempos (110–180 BPM). You’re already exploring different rhythms and styling in your dancing.
Beurre Salé (Advanced)
You’ve been dancing for several years (4+ years) and regularly attend festivals. You take classes in the highest-level groups at your school. You’re looking to challenge yourself.
MASTER
You teach on your local scene, attend the highest-level classes at festivals, or have been invited to join this level.
Previous editions
Rules & clauses:
- The schedule may be modified: in case of a teacher's flight cancellation, illness, or injury, the times or teachers may be changed. No refunds will be given for these reasons:
- We are not responsible for your belongings in case of loss or theft... take care of them.
- We are not responsible for any injury, please take care of yourself... and others.
- Respect the rooms: wear appropriate footwear for the floor, and respect their condition and cleanliness.
- We are not responsible if your flight or train is cancelled for any reason, and we cannot offer you a refund for that.
- We are not responsible if you are ill or injured just before the event, and we cannot refund you for that:
In case of cancellation:
1) If you cancel your participation 1 month or more before the start date of the festival, we retain 15% of the festival price (administration fee)
2) If you cancel your participation between 10 days and 1 month before the start date of the festival, we will retain 40% of the festival price.
3) If you cancel your participation less than 10 days before the festival, no refund is possible.
Pandemic:
If we experience another pandemic before the festival and if the festival is cancelled by government decision, we will offer you either a credit or a 100% refund according to your choice.