Crazy Dance – Karl Schweig
Belgian windscreen wiper ride
Operator: Karl Schweig
Crazy Dance Schweig is a travelling ride operated by Belgian showman Karl Schweig. Belgian industry listings classify it as a Tripride or windscreen wiper ride. Despite the similar name, it is not a Break Dance. At funfairs such as the Foire à 1 Euro in Huy, Crazy Dance is one of the rides with plenty of movement.
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What to expect
Back and forth, round and round: Crazy Dance makes its gondolas dance across the fairground like windscreen wipers.
What it’s like to ride Crazy Dance Schweig
Windscreen wiper rides typically have swinging passenger carriers. As the ride rotates, the gondolas swing back and forth like windscreen wipers. This means the direction and acceleration change at short intervals, and you never know exactly where the next movement will take you. The ride programme also ensures that no two circuits feel the same.
There are no inversions. Even so, the ride is livelier than it looks from the outside. So it’s worth watching a complete circuit first.
General
- Model
- Tripride / windscreen wiper
Ride
- Inversions
- none
History of Crazy Dance Schweig
Windscreen wiper rides have been part of the funfair scene in Belgium and the Netherlands for decades. Belgian listings have included Karl Schweig’s Crazy Dance for several years, including at Huy. However, other rides with the same name travel around Belgium, such as one operated by the De Smet family. The manufacturer and year of construction of Schweig’s ride have not yet been documented publicly.
- Operator
- Karl Schweig
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Operators and guest appearances
The ride belongs to Karl Schweig. The organiser’s line-up of rides will tell you whether Crazy Dance is at your funfair. Find the dates in the funfair calendar and more rides in the attractions overview.
Who is this ride suitable for?
Crazy Dance is suited to teenagers and adults who enjoy quick changes of direction. Older children often ride too, provided they meet the minimum height requirement at the entrance. If you’re sensitive to spinning movements, it’s better to try a gentler carousel first. Put loose items away securely before the ride, for example in a zipped jacket pocket. It’s also best to take off hats and glasses beforehand.
Upcoming funfair dates
Ride Crazy Dance – Karl Schweig live
Sources: Belgian industry listing of rides, line-up of rides for the Foire à 1 Euro Huy (City of Huy).
