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16/03/2020

As I'm sure most of you are already aware, in the light of current events we are postponing class until further notice. Our number one concern is the health and safety of all our students and with the close nature of bal it is the most sensible choice to make.

Instead we would like to encourage you all to practice some solo bal with this fantastic challenge from Desiree Roffers! Coincidentally the challenge starts from today (March 16th). Have fun everyone!

Stay safe, much love xx

14/03/2020

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27/01/2020

We’re upstairs in the bridge room tonight! See you soon!

05/01/2020

Hey folks, just a reminder that we are BACK tomorrow night with more Balboa! We’re starting off the year with some Pure Bal and as-lib rhythm variations. Hope to see you there!

Here’s a fun clip from Snowball for some inspiration, enjoy!

16/12/2019

LAST CLASS FOR THE YEAR! So we’re treating you to a little slow bal in level 1. Not sure what slow Balboa is? Check out this great clip from Bal Love earlier this year! See you later!

02/12/2019

Back up in the bridge room tonight folks! See you soon xx

24/11/2019

Looking to level up your Balboa? This week in our level 2 class we will be looking at some pure balboa footwork variations! Meanwhile in level 1 we will be focusing on some more pure bal moves. See you there!

Taken at the California Balboa Classic in Pasadena, CA, January 6—8, 2017. Dance Order Yoshi Uemura & Etsuko Uemura Andreas Olsson & Olga Maryina Alexander A...

04/11/2019

Can't wait to see everyone tonight!
In level 1 we have our final week of out and ins while in level 2 it is our last week going over the Performance Ball routine. (Who's excited?!)

If you've been to class these last couple of weeks, you'll know we've been talking about the Birmingham Swing Festival and how excited we are to see Kate and Bobby (as well as Olga and Andreas) so it was about time we showed you them in action! First up Kate Hedin!

Kate Hedin & Nick Williams -- 1st place spotlight from the American Classic Balboa Championship (ACBC) at the All Balboa Weekend 2017 (ABW).

02/11/2019

When we started discussing having a black-and-white movie theme for our Performance Ball costumes, I was put in mind of this amazing black and white Santa costume: https://mymodernmet.com/desaturated-santa-claus/

28/10/2019

Only two more weeks until the Performance Ball, I hope you're all as excited as we are! Since we've been talking about musicality so much, here is a clip from Balboa on the Promenade earlier this year which is a beautiful example of it!

Balboa Showcase by Natasha Devyatkina & Olivier Harouard Performed on live music with the NP Big Band during Balboa On The Promenade 2019 Choreography by Nat...