Curriculum
Balboa Basics
Learn a few key moves that will get you out on the dance floor ASAP! This course is typically taught before our bi-monthly house parties. No experience necessary. No partner necessary.
Level 1 (Series / Bootcamp / Workshop)
Starting from zero, we will teach you the most common balboa and bal-swing moves that you will experience on the dance floor. Our focus is on teaching solid fundamentals, comfortable connection, and fun social dancing. This course is available in various formats approximately three times per year. No experience necessary. No partner necessary.
Level 2 (4 Rotating Monthly Series - start any month!)
Now that you know the basic pure bal and bal-swing moves, we will focus on refining technique, improving connection and flow, adding new moves and common variations, and incorporating creative styling choices. Pre-requisite: Level 1 curriculum or equivalent.
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Refine basic toss-out technique; incorporate styling; learn new variations like multi-turns, pop-turns, and behind-the-back toss-outs
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Find more comfortability and flow within your pure balboa connection; incorporate stylings into your basics; learn new pure balboa moves including paddles, scoots, crab walks, and drags
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Level-up your bal-swing repertoire with new moves like swivels, send-outs, Hal’s kicks, beach pushes, and a variety of turns
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This month will focus on creating a comfortable connection and finding flow with your partner and the music, while also developing your own creative voice.
Level 3+ (Ongoing Monthly Series)
Content for this level changes each month! We will always do what we can to cater the content to the individuals who attend the class. If you have any requests for balboa-related content that you’d like us to teach, please let us know! Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 2 curriculum or equivalent.
