The Schuhplattler dance looks incredibly complicated, but there must be a way to learn it! Right? This folk dance stands for Bavarian traditions, but its roots lie in Upper Bavaria, Tyrol and Salzburg. DW presenter Lukas Stege took some dancing classes with Schuhplattler enthusiast Max Berger, from Füssen. This is what we ended up learning: | DW Travel

📌The Schuhplattler is a traditional style of folk dance popular in the regions of Bavaria and Tyrol. In this dance, the performers stomp, clap and strike the soles of their shoes (Schuhe), thighs and knees with their hands held flat (platt). 👇 https://www.dolomitemountains.com/en/home #dolomitemountains #dolomites #traditions #schuhplattler Video Sarah Alfreider | DOLOMITE MOUNTAINS

The ‘Schuhplattler’ folk dance is just something for the men? Forget it! The Austrian dancers of Lederhosnfeger show how the traditional dance can be done by any gender. So, ladies – grab your lederhosen and let's go! 📍 Gunskirchen, Austria 🎥 instagram.com/living_in_gaensanger / instagram.com/lederhosenfeger | DW Travel

The Schuhplattler Tramin from South Tyrol. | Schuhplattler Kids

The Bund der Bayern Schuhplattler group, from Adelaide, Australia. | Schuhplattler Kids

Three Schuhplattler groups from Austria: Almleben Absam, Kulmer, and Mutters. | Schuhplattler Kids