Info and prices

Directions

The parties are located in Piazza Cavour in the city center of Como. The after hour party at the CFC in via S. Abbondio 7.
Milano Malpensa and Lugano (CH) are the closest airports to the town. There are also Milano Linate and Milano Bergamo (Orio al Serio).
The train station is Como San Giovanni or, if you are going to use the Ferrovie Nord Milano, Como Lago.
Don't forget: Como is a tiny city where you can walk everywhere. So, do not be afraid if you do not have a car. Well... Italian drivers are said to be crazy. Actually, it is not true... at least in Como, we think!

Hotels

Hotels with Special prices onle for Swing Crash:

Important: you MUST write in the notes/comments area that you're in Como for SWING CRASH FESTIVAL 2010, or they will charge you their normal rate. Breakfast is included in the price. More hotels will be announced in few days.

Hotel Firenze

Hotel Posta

Hotel Tre Re

Hotel Engadina

Park Hotel

For more informations on the Hotels, please contact Serena Rizzo at: serendeepity89@yahoo.it. There are many hotels in Como. Before booking the hotel check on viamichelin.com the distance from piazza Cavour in Como.

Prices

The only expense you will have at the Como Swing Crash Festival is the three days Dance Seminar from June 19th until June 21st and the cover at the "All Nite Long".
We give the chance to buy the 1 day package, but we invite everybody to attend the entire Camp. Teachers can work better with the same group for the full camp.
This festival was born to promote and popularize afro-american culture, especially Swing dance and music. All the concerts and parties outdoor are for free. This is one of the reason why the Como Swing Crash Festival is so unique.

HOW TO PAY:

BANK TRANSFER: all the informations you need are on the Registration Form online. It is important to write on the Payment "Swing Crash 2010", the names of the people you are paying for and the ID number you will receive in the confirmation email.
PAYPAL: You can even pay with Paypal now. Send your money at info@swingcrashfestival.com account and then send an email at our Registration Office (registrations@swingcrashfestival.com) to confirm the payment.
For more information or any problem write an email to our Registrations Office.

It is important to specify in Bank Transfer: name, date, reason for payment and your ID number (the one you will receive via email).

Important: We can sell only 200 tickets.
Bring your receipt for payment with you at the registration desk.

Full camp COUPLE: 4 days	€ 300.00
Full camp: 4 giorni	€ 155.00
3 days	€ 140.00
2 days	€ 110.00
1 day	€ 75.00

Levels

Beginners

A beginner dancer need to know a minimum of the Lindy Hop Basic steps: 8 count and 6 count.

Intermediate

An intermediate dancer need to be familiar with the Lindy Hop fundamentals and must have the capacity to lead/follow.

Advance

An advance dancer must be familiar with Lindy Hop and Charleston fundamentals. He/She must be able to lead/follow and must have a strong knowledge about musicality.

FAQ

Unlike other events, the Swing Crash Festival focuses exclusively on authentic swing dance and jazz music
Our Bands and Djs are jazz collectors
Swing Crash gathers together some of the best dancers and instructors from all over the world
If you are a Beginner, a new member of this huge jazz family, you will love the authentic swing music you will experience at Swing Crash
If you are an Advanced dancer, you will have the opportunity to meet and dance with some of the best in the world
We have group leader opportunities, promoting Swing Crash Festival all over the world. If you are interested, send an email to our Information Office at info@swingcrashfestival.com
Swing Crash tries to keep the ratio of leads and follows balanced. You may come as a individual dancer, or as a couple
To keep the standard of our event to a quality everyone will enjoy, we have reduced the amount of tickets we will be selling this year to 200