FAQs
Questions concerning both the BBFE Festival and the DanceMode Immersions
What kind of event is this?
In our 15th year of celebrating, we will focus again on Blues & Fusion dancing, learning, community and self-care.
There are two DanceMode Immersions dedicated to learning, one featuring Fusion, Mind & Body, and one featuring Blues & Movement.
And in between those events there is the Berlin Blues & Fusion Experience happening with lots of Social Dancing and Classes. We have great musicians playing for us, together with international teachers and DJs for Blues and Fusion music.
How can I register?
Registration for Immersions and Party-Weekend will be done via Google Forms (separately for each event).
We will share the links on our website and on facebook.
Registration is open!
Fancy helping us during the festival to get a big ticket discount?
You can choose the SUPPORTED ticket -our "Work Trader" option. In exchange, we ask you to work 3 shifts.
Each shift is 1 hour, so in total, your support is 3 hours of your time during BB&FE.
Curious what task you might be assigned?
We mostly need help with registering and welcoming participants, working at the bar, wrapping up after parties, or other light operation tasks, like wiping the floor if someone spills a drink :)
Will there be tickets at the door?
Yes, there will be Single Entry tickets available at the door at each venue with a sliding scale.
No one will be sent back home! :)
Where can I stay during the events?
We recommend staying around our main Venue Nou Tango.
There are several hostels and hotels around Berlin-Mitte. One is exactly above it, check out fe. Ballhaus Berlin Hostel.
For the Immersions it is best to stay a short distance from Eden***** Studios or even take rooms there.
Around S/U Schönhauser Allee fe. are several hostels and hotels and as Tram 1 runs here, Eden is easy to reach quickly.
How will the combination of Blues / Fusion be?
The live music will mostly be Blues of different styles, framed by music from Fusion and Blues DJs.
What will happen in the classes?
We will post the classes’ descriptions in advance. There will be blues and fusion themes.
The content will prepare you for the style of music played live or the themes of the party.
So you can expect perfectly tailored classes to be ready for the parties.
How do I get around in Berlin?
Berlin has a good public transport system, called BVG. The city is divided into zones A, B and C, but except for going to the airport BER, everything else is covered by an AB-Ticket. You can get tickets at the stations or online.
Find more about tickets, duration, and connections here: BVG Ticket Service.
Is there a fund to help others?
Yes! DanceMode has a scholarship fund, if you would like to contribute or invite friends and family to do so, you can post our payment information.
Is the retreat just a typical series of workshops?
No. The program is much more intensive.
The retreat is structured so that we spend an average of 7-9 hours in training sessions, compared to the 4-6 hours typical of similar events.
This is an intense effort for both body and mind. That’s why we call it a retreat/immersion rather than a regular camp.
How long are the retreats?
Both Fusion, Body & Mind Immersion and Movement & Blues Immersion last six days, including five full days of learning, each with 7-9 hours of sessions. In total, you can expect 37-47 hours of classes.
Can I attend both retreats?
Absolutely!
Some participants choose to attend both events. During the weekend between the two immersions, the Berlin Blues & Fusion Experience takes place.
This festival includes three days filled with dance workshops, live music concerts, and DJ sessions. You can book it seperately.