Desiree Roffers Workshop!

from $25.00

Join us for two wonderful workshop classes from one of our favorite balboa instructors, Desiree Roffers!

Saturday, November 22nd

12:45-2:15pm: Pure Bal Pivots and Textures

Description: Take your Pure Balboa to the next level with pivots and footwork textures. We’ll give you options for adding rhythmic variety to your footwork and explore how to maintain flow and connection through various pure balboa patterns.

2:30-3:55pm: Dynamic Bal-Swing

Description: Bring energy and variety to your Bal-Swing with a focus on turns and dynamic movement patterns. Learn to lead and follow a variety of different bal-swing turns and play with some fun down-the-line movement.

Pre-Recs: up-hold/down-hold basics, out-and-ins, come-arounds, promenade, lollies, toss-outs

Center For Performing Arts (Sunroom)

3754 Pleasant Ave, MPLS

Pre-Register (before midnight Nov 21) : $50 for both classes or $25 for just one class

At-the-Door: $60 for both classes or $30 for just one class

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Join us for two wonderful workshop classes from one of our favorite balboa instructors, Desiree Roffers!

Saturday, November 22nd

12:45-2:15pm: Pure Bal Pivots and Textures

2:30-3:55pm: Dynamic Bal-Swing

Pre-Recs: up-hold/down-hold basics, out-and-ins, come-arounds, promenade, lollies, toss-outs

Center For Performing Arts (Sunroom)

3754 Pleasant Ave, MPLS

Pre-Register (before midnight Nov 21) : $50 for both classes or $25 for just one class

At-the-Door: $60 for both classes or $30 for just one class

Desiree has loved dancing her whole life. At the age of four, she began learning Irish Dance. Soon after, she was competing around the country and started teaching dance in early middle school. Around 2002, Desiree switched her focus to swing dancing and began studying Lindy Hop, Blues, and Balboa. Desiree continues to travel to swing dance events around the world to learn, teach, and compete. Desiree especially loves balboa because of its circular momentum, close connection, and intricate footwork. She has received balboa awards from events across North America. Desiree has three graduate degrees in education and provides training for teachers in Chicago public schools. She is currently working on her PhD in Instructional Technology. In 2011, Desiree started Chicago Balboa Underground and she remains dedicated to growing the swing dance scene in Chicago and across the globe. As an instructor and swing dance organizer, Desiree values inclusive practices, trauma-informed approaches, and social justice.