Just a few years
ago it was releatively forgotten, and could easily have died out.
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of teachers in the USA
who worked with original dancers (still practising Balboa at ages
ranging from late 70's to 90+)Balboa and Bal-Swing have made it
back onto swing dance-floors all over the world.
Suitable for fast and mid tempo swing music music, the graceful
sliding steps make it fun and easy to learn for adults of all
ages.
BALBOA
LEVEL 1. COURSE CONTENT
The Balboa 1 workshop is designed
for those keen to learn or refresh the fundamentals of
Balboa. The first part of the workshop is suitable for absolute
beginners or those who have only a little experience of the dance
and are keen to consolidate thier knowledge.
The itinerary concentrates on
the fundamentals of the basic step & balboa rhythms, balboa
footwork and moves before progressing onto transitions into Bal-Swing.
COURSE ITINERARY
The day will be divided into sections with short breaks for
refreshment and a lunch period. Start and End times are advertised
on the Workshop Page.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Loose comfortable clothing.
A change of top, a towel and some deodorant.
Suitable footwear for dancing (leather soles preferable- your foot
must be able top turn or slide on a wooden floor - dance "trainers",
high heels, boots, fashion shoes or sports shoes are not suitable
for this course).
Pack lunch (We provide tea, coffee, water and squashes).
PARTNERS
This course is aimed at 'dancing couples'. Please book your workshop
places, or small groups with us as couples (1 lead, 1 follow).
BOOKING
Couple Price - £45
(Up to and including 7 couples).
Couple Price (for all couples when between 8 & 10 couples book)-
£40.00.
for those who may have paid already, and if the 8 couple limit is
passed, we will refund the difference of £5 on the day of
the workshop.
We regret we cannot accept bookings for more than 10 couples. We
aim to provide quality instruction and by keeping class sizes down
we can concentrate on delivering the best information to you, in
an invironement that is appropriate and possible to do so.
Bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis.
The course is aimed specifically at swing-dance students. For Teachers
and those interested in promoting Balboa and Bal-Swing for commercial
purposes please contact us to arrange private sessions.
AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT - BOOK EARLY - CALL US NOW FOR A BOOKING
FORM
On: 07766 754092 or e-mail us via our contact pages: CONTACT
US
or simply right click on the link here and download your form: download
booking form
(MS Word document, please print and return on A5 Paper if possible)
PAYMENT
Advance payment for courses is appreciated. We are equally happy
to accept a minimum deposit of £10 per couple, that is to
reach us at least 2 weeks prior to the event. The balance can be
paid on the day of the workshop.
REFUNDS
We regret we cannot offer refunds of deposits for cancellations
within 14 days of the event or for "no-shows" on the day
of the workshop. Early cancellations or cancellation by Cal'donias
owing to unforeseen circumstances or target numbers not being achieved
will receive a refund in full.
Payment by cheque, or cash.
Please make your cheque payments payable to:
Cal'donias Swing Dance Society
1, Coddenham Road
Needham Market
Suffolk IP6 8AU
UNITED KINGDOM
ON THE DAY
The venue will be open 30 minutes before the advertised start time.
Please aim to be in the venue at least 15 minutes before the advertised
start so that you can complete any
administration with us, and prepare yourself for the session.
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