This summer we have invited guest instructors to teach one-off classes. While all of the classes this month are related to connection and/or flow, each individual class will be separate / distinct from the others.

6-Count Balboa & Shag Transitions - With Conrad and Laura - August 4th

Learn how to texture your shag and Balboa by combining the two. Familiarity with the collegiate shag basic would be helpful, but will be covered in the class. Recognize moves that have the same cadence between dances (lollies and crossover kicks/fall of the log for example).

Spice Up Your Bal-Swing - With Maurice and Sarah - August 11th

Ever thought "how does Maurice do that?" or "how is Maurice's spine okay?" Well, do I have a class of wild signature moves from Lindy Hop that I do in Bal Swing as a combo. These will be pretty common moves to not so common moves.

Interesting Bal-Swing Things - With Peter and Naomi - August 18th

Yes, Peter and Naomi dance balboa too! In this class they’ll teach some of their favorite bal-swing moves.

Laminu in Slow Bal - With Elsa and Dylan - August 25th

Laminu is a slow dance that was a contemporary of balboa in the 1940s and 1950s and popular amongst many of the same dancers in Southern California. In current times, it is often incorporated into “slow balboa” dances. Check out this demo by one of the original laminu dancers, then come to class!

https://youtu.be/nYGqZW0DvAo?si=0N_WXKrsb-xtob7G

Pre-Reqs: Level 2 or equivalent

Tuesdays in August
Class from 7:00-8:00pm; Practice 8:00-8:30pm
@ Sunroom - Center For Performing Arts (CFPA), 3754 Pleasant Ave, MPLS

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

Pre-Reqs: Level 1 or equivalent

Tuesdays in August
Class from 8:30-9:30pm; Practice 9:30-10:00pm
@ Sunroom - Center For Performing Arts (CFPA), 3754 Pleasant Ave, MPLS

Refine basic toss-out technique; incorporate stylings; learn new variations like multi-turns, pop-turns, and behind-the-back toss-outs

Pre-Reqs: Level 1 or equivalent

Tuesdays Sept 8, 15, 22, 29
Class from 8:30-9:30pm; Practice 9:30-10:00pm
@ Sunroom - Center For Performing Arts (CFPA), 3754 Pleasant Ave, MPLS

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

Pre-Reqs: Level 1 or equivalent

Tuesdays in October
Class from 8:30-9:30pm; Practice 9:30-10:00pm
@ Sunroom - Center For Performing Arts (CFPA), 3754 Pleasant Ave, MPLS

Level-up your bal-swing repertoire with new moves like swivels, send-outs, Hal’s kicks, beach pushes, and a variety of turns

Pre-Reqs: Level 1 or equivalent

Tuesdays in July
Class from 8:30-9:30pm; Practice 9:30-10:00pm
@ Sunroom - Center For Performing Arts (CFPA), 3754 Pleasant Ave, MPLS