4 - 5 PM: The first hour will be an all-levels Balboa class. The teachers may review a foundational topic before transitioning to a more complex topic.
5 - 6 PM: The second hour will be an open practice dance space with music playing. The teachers and hosts will be available for individual feedback, to answer your questions, and provide advice.
You are welcome to attend for the first, second, or both hours.
Our hope is that this format will encourage those who are new to Balboa and more experienced dancers to intermingle on the dance floor and have fun experimenting with this dance style together. You can treat the open practice hour as a social dance, or focus on drilling and troubleshooting specific steps. Teachers will be available to provide constructive feedback upon request.
If you're arriving during the lesson hour, please be respectful of those who've come to learn and keep distractions to a minimum.
TIME:
4 - 6 PM on select Sunday afternoons. Please arrive at 3:45 PM to check-in and warm-up!
TEACHERS / HOSTS:
5/05: No club. Consider going to Swingco de Mayo in Albuquerque
5/12: Josh & Emma
5/19: Josh & Emma
LOCATION:
Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM
COST:
$10-$20 sliding scale, choose your own price (accommodates attendees from students to professionals)
DANCE:
Balboa is a swing dance from Southern California typically for medium and fast tempos. Pure Bal is in close embrace with fancy footwork, and Bal Swing is in open embrace with turns and flashy moves. Slow Bal is for slow tempos and blues.
PREREQUISITES:
No partner necessary, but please encourage your friends to attend! Please have at least 6 months of partner dance experience (Lindy Hop, West Coast, Tango, Salsa, etc.) before you consider attending. Otherwise, please attend Swing Dance Classes with Mike and Elli at Dance Station on most Sundays 5:30-6:15 PM for basic swing and 6:30-7:15 PM for intermediate swing. Contact: dovetaildance@gmail.com for more information
CODE OF CONDUCT:
By attending this event, you agree to the terms within the SFBC code of conduct. https://santafebalboa.org/code-of-conduct/
Please send inquiries to info@santafebalboa.org. Thank you and see you soon