Balboa course level 1 2 weeks
Dance Styles: Balboa
Price: 15
Time: 19:00
Ticket Options: Ticket recommended (pay on door if places available)
We are excited to announce a 2-week beginner’s partner Balboa course. Balboa is appreciated for its elegance, efficiency on the dance floor, and the challenge of mastering its subtleties.
Balboa is a swing dance style that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and 1930s. It’s known for its close embrace, intricate footwork, and smooth, subtle movements. Here’s an overview:
Close Hold: Balboa is typically danced in a close, chest-to-chest position, making it ideal for crowded dance floors.
Footwork-Focused: The dance emphasizes fast, precise footwork rather than large, dramatic movements.
Connection and Flow: The connection between partners is central, allowing for seamless transitions and a fluid style.
Two Styles:
Pure Balboa is danced entirely in a closed position with minimal movement from the upper body.
Bal-Swing incorporates more open movements, spins, and variations while maintaining the Balboa feel.
Music Tempo: It’s often danced to fast swing or jazz music, but it can also adapt to slower tempos.
Over the course, you’ll learn a short routine that can either be danced in sequence or mixed up for a more social feel—perfect for building your confidence on the dance floor.
https://swing4all.co.uk/events/balboa-dance-course/
Fratton Community Center venue
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Address: Trafalgar Pl/Off Clive Rd, Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 5JJ
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