Balboa is a swing dance that originated in Southern California in the 1920s and 30s. Built for speed and crowded ballrooms, Balboa is characterized by driving rhythm and strong partner connection. See this video of instructors Angie & Matt dancing both pure Balboa and Bal-Swing.
- Balboa 1A will introduce pure Balboa (which is danced in a close embrace) along with basic bal-swing figures like lollies and toss outs. No experience necessary - you can start in either Balboa 1A or 1B.
- Balboa 1B will introduce pure Balboa (which is danced in a close embrace) along with basic bal-swing figures like out & ins. No experience necessary - you can start in either Balboa 1A or 1B.
- Balboa 2A will cover pure balboa ad lib streps and transitions between bal swing moves as well as musical and styling variations. Students in this class should already be comfortable with the pure balboa basic, lollies, inside turns (toss-outs/throw outs), and out and ins (you can go to either Balboa 2A or 2B once you have finished Balboa 1A & B).
- Balboa 2B will cover more complex bal-swing figures and turn technique, as well musical and styling variations. Students in this class should already be comfortable with the pure balboa basic, lollies, inside turns (toss-outs/throw outs), and out and ins. (you can go to either Balboa 2A or 2B once you have finished Balboa 1A & B).
- Balboa 3 will grow your Balboa knowledge with turn combinations, out and in shapes, and pure bal variations.
Balboa students enjoy a discounted admission of $5 to the regular DJ'ed weekly dance, Rhythm City Strut.
Join us at EDAM Studio (303 E8th ave) for Balboa
- $100/$110 at the door (5 weeks of one-hour classes)
- All prices include GST
Balboa 3 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm
