Spotlight Academy: Dance – Biggesee
A week as… a dancer, a choreographer, a freestyler, a crew member, an English speaker.
The date is set – the week becomes bookable through our partner venue, the Biggesee youth hostel, which also handles accommodation, catering and cancellations. Enquire here and we will let you know as soon as booking opens there; LevelUp is happy to answer any question about the dance programme.
Get booking updates- Format
- Overnight camp
- Ages
- Ages 13–17
- Location
- Olpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Dates
- 18–23 Jul 2027
A week of dancing like in an English dance studio – on the Biggesee. At Spotlight Academy: Dance, teens aged 13 to 17 train hip-hop, contemporary, jazz and freestyle – entirely in English with native-speaker trainers. From technique and choreography to stage presence, the group builds towards the big dance showcase on the last day for family and friends. Accommodation, all meals and 24/7 supervision included.
The concept
Welcome to the dance company
From the first beat, everyone is part of a dance company. Technique workshops move through hip-hop, contemporary and jazz – led in English by our native-speaker team.
Then the group builds its own choreography: create, rehearse, refine. Direction, feedback and every creative decision run in English while the week’s energy builds towards one point.
At the final showcase every dancer takes the stage – with a piece the group created itself.
- Day oneWarm-up & first technique sessions
- All weekHip-hop, contemporary, jazz & their own choreo
- The finaleDance showcase on stage
What the kids experience
- Hip-hop, contemporary, jazz & freestyle
- Professional technique training – body awareness, flexibility, strength
- Choreography sessions – learn routines and create original moves
- Performance & stage presence skills
- Rhythm and musicality training
- Swimming, games & time by the lake
- Talent show & dance film nights
- Final dance showcase on the last day – family & friends invited
Venue & location
English holiday camp in Olpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Jugendherberge Biggesee
The Biggesee youth hostel sits right on the lake near Olpe in the Sauerland: multi-bed rooms with en-suite shower, full board, group rooms for the dance sessions and grounds running down to the water, supervised around the clock by the LevelUp team.
Dates & booking
- 18–23 Jul 2027Get booking updates
What’s included
- Full English programme with our native-speaker trainer team
- Accommodation & meals at the camp venue
- All materials & workshops
- Round-the-clock supervision
- Big final presentation with a certificate
The date is set – the week becomes bookable through our partner venue, the Biggesee youth hostel, which also handles accommodation, catering and cancellations. Enquire here and we will let you know as soon as booking opens there; LevelUp is happy to answer any question about the dance programme.
You’re part of the camp week too
From midweek updates to the big Final Presentation — you won’t miss a thing.
The Final Presentation
On the last day, you’re warmly invited to watch the campers show off what they’ve built over the week — from magical short films to adventure journals, from businesses they’ve launched to the final dance ensemble. Standing up and presenting in English is often the moment their new confidence really shows. Ceremony, snacks and a certificate for every camper included.
Midweek updates
You don’t have to wait until the last day to see what’s going on — our trainers share photos and stories from camp midweek, so you can follow along with what the group is up to almost live.
Frequently asked questions
My child only speaks a little English – is that a problem?
No. Our trainers run the whole day in English but meet every child at their own level: understanding comes first, and speaking follows once it feels safe. Playing, building and rehearsing together, even quieter kids warm up quickly.
Who looks after the kids?
A LevelUp team of native-speaker and international trainers runs the programme and stays with the group throughout the camp week. Midweek we share photos and short updates, and you are warmly invited to the final presentation on the last day.
How are the children accommodated?
In multi-bed rooms at the camp venue, with separate sleeping areas for girls and boys. The LevelUp team stays in the same house all week and is on hand at night too.
What if my child gets homesick?
Our team is around day and night and knows the classic second-evening dip well: closeness, distraction and a full programme usually do the trick. If a child needs more than that, we call you directly and decide together.
How do I register my child?
Right from the booking section on this page – via the booking link or an enquiry. After registering you receive all details on the schedule, packing list and payment.
Questions about this camp?
We are happy to help with the programme, travel and registration.
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