Learn to Dance Balboa with Adam and Erica!
Thanks to our wonderful students who made our August series a blast! Unfortunately, do to time constraints we will not be offering any more series classes this Fall semester. We will be back in the Spring with more Beginner Balboa as well as an Intermediate Balboa series! Stay tuned for details!
Privates are still available for the Fall, contact us at tucsonbalboa@gmail.com.
Balboa is a 1930’s swing dance that became popular in the crowded ballrooms of Newport Beach, California, and most famously at the Balboa Pavilion on Balboa Island. Known as a dancer’s dance, it is recognized by its close embrace, fancy footwork, and strong emphasis on lead/follow connection. It is also renowned for its ability to be danced comfortably at blazing fast tempos. Come learn to Bal!
We teach a 5 week series geared toward beginners. If you have never social danced before or even if you are comfortable dancing, but just don’t know Balboa, this series is for you. During the 5 week course we will cover the five basic movements of Balboa. These core movements will allow you to discover what Balboa and Bal-swing are about and why it’s loved by so many swing dancers.
Class Outline:
Week 1: Basic footwork This class will get you moving your feet and learning why Pure Balboa can be danced to music at amazing speeds.
Week 2: Come-arounds This circular movement will set you up for transitioning into Bal-swing.
Week 3: Toss-Outs Toss-outs are to Bal-Swing what Swing-outs are to Lindy Hop. This dynamic move will introduce you to Bal-swing.
Week 4: Lollies and Swivels Balboa follows love to wear twirly skirts to highlight these follow showcasing movements.
Week 5: Cross-breaks One of the most versatile movements in Bal-swing, crossbreaks will give you more room to play.
The Nitty Gritty
When: (dates/time TBA)
Where: Arizona Ballet Theatre 2512 E. 6th Street Tucson, AZ 85716
Cost: $40 for five weeks (Payment is due on the first day of class.)
If you would like to join our mailing list for our future series, please sign up below.
For more information, please email Adam and Erica at tucsonbalboa@gmail.com.
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