24 - Festival Red Flags: Where to Spend Your Dance Money in 2026

What's the difference between a camp, a congress, and a festival and why does the name on the poster tell you almost nothing? Felipe and Tiago break down exactly how they evaluate events before committing, and why your festival ticket is a political act whether you like it or not.In this episode:Know your "why" first: Summer vacation vibes vs. class-heavy training weekends and why mixing up the two leads to disappointmentReading the lineup like a pro: What the artist roster reveals about an organizer's values (and the "diversity hire" trap to watch out for)The full pass test: Male/female passes vs. leader/follower passes vs. three-pass systems and why "gender ratio" stats are a red flag in disguiseFollow the stories: How public callouts and repeated patterns should shape where your money goesThe 16-year-old rule: The brutally simple safety standard Felipe and Tiago now use before accepting any gigVote with your wallet: Why collectively funding good organizers builds bigger, better, safer festivals for everyonePlus: a starter list of rotation-minded events across Europe and a reminder that a rotation festival doesn't mean you have to dance both roles. It means the values come first.📅 The RoleRotation Calendar → https://rolerotation.com/rolerotation-dedicated-events/ 🎧 Related episode: the earlier one on gendered full passes — https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vrhnVgNyfSC6nCM8PPsTv?si=2adc711929b0480a