Balboa 1 – Beginners
650 kr.
Discover the joy of Balboa, the elegant and energetic swing dance known for its smooth footwork and close connection. This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamental movements of both Pure Balboa and Bal-Swing, including basic footwork, timing, partner connection, and simple variations. No previous dance experience is required—just bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a willingness to learn. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident on the dance floor.
Details
Balboa level: 1
- Recap and video responsible: Horatiu
- Social ambassador: Birgit
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Price
Additional courses — half price!
Round starts on: October 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Description
This course is designed for complete beginners and anyone curious about exploring the world of Balboa. Whether you are new to social dancing or looking to expand your swing dance repertoire, this class will provide a strong foundation in one of the most elegant and exciting partner dances.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn the essential movements and techniques of both Pure Balboa and Bal-Swing. We will cover fundamental concepts such as up-hold and down-hold steps, Out and Ins, lollies, and other core patterns that form the basis of Balboa dancing.
A key focus of the class is developing a comfortable and responsive connection with your partner. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly through movement while maintaining a relaxed and effective dance frame in close hold.
We will also work on basic footwork and musical timing, helping you move confidently to a variety of swing music tempos. To keep things fun and creative, you’ll be introduced to simple ad-libs and variations that add personality and playfulness to your dancing from the very beginning.
No prior dance experience is required. This class is open to everyone and is designed to create a welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable learning environment.
What to bring:
- Comfortable dance shoes
- Water bottle
- Positive energy and eagerness to learn
By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of Balboa fundamentals, feel comfortable social dancing with others, and be ready to progress to Level 2 and continue your Balboa journey.
Lesson schedule
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Lesson 1 NextThursday 22 Oct 2026
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Lesson 2Thursday 29 Oct 2026
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Lesson 3Thursday 5 Nov 2026
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Lesson 4Thursday 12 Nov 2026
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Lesson 5Thursday 19 Nov 2026
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Lesson 6Thursday 26 Nov 2026
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Lesson 7Thursday 3 Dec 2026
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Lesson 8Thursday 10 Dec 2026
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Questions and answers
Do I need a partner?
You can sign up both with and without a partner. Most people sign up without a partner.
If you sign up with partner, then you both are guaranteed a spot. If you don't sign up with a partner, then you'll initially be put on a waiting list - and we're approving sign-ups, to ensure a proper balance between follows and leads.
Besides... In the classes, we rotate partners every 2-3 minutes or so.
If you prefer not to, then you can try and talk to the teachers, - but swing dancing has partner rotation at it's core.
Do I need special shoes?
As a beginner, your choice of shoes is less important. Initially, the amount of spins and twists are limited. As you get better, it's smart to figure out the right shoes for you, which also depends on your style of dancing, etc.
The best you can do is to ask your teachers about it.
Do I need to have dancing experience?
Nope! Beginner means beginner.
Do I need to have rhythm to dance?
Nope. You can easily learn that as we go. Everybody picks it up, and improves with every lesson they take.
How does a class usually work?
This varies from teacher to teacher. In generel, this is what happens:
- Lessons are 1 hour and 15 minutes long.
- You show up and do a slow warm-up: Often with some focus on musicality.
- Afterwards the teachers have picked out a figure or a concept. It can be taught in many shapes and forms.
- You then get a bit of instructions, and then you try it yourself - often with a partner. After a couple of minutes, then you high five the partner you have danced with and rotate partners, and then try it with someone else.
- The teachers walk around and help people out.
What is the difference between classes and workshops?
Classes are how we refer to 'weekly classes', which runs in rounds. A round is usually between 7 and 8 weeks, - and during those weeks there will be classes on the same day, during the same timeslot. You can see the list of lessons on the product page for the class, or on your 'My Account'-page.
Workshops are one-time events.
This course is designed for complete beginners and anyone curious about exploring the world of Balboa. Whether you are new to social dancing or looking to expand your swing dance repertoire, this class will provide a strong foundation in one of the most elegant and exciting partner dances.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn the essential movements and techniques of both Pure Balboa and Bal-Swing. We will cover fundamental concepts such as up-hold and down-hold steps, Out and Ins, lollies, and other core patterns that form the basis of Balboa dancing.
A key focus of the class is developing a comfortable and responsive connection with your partner. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly through movement while maintaining a relaxed and effective dance frame in close hold.
We will also work on basic footwork and musical timing, helping you move confidently to a variety of swing music tempos. To keep things fun and creative, you’ll be introduced to simple ad-libs and variations that add personality and playfulness to your dancing from the very beginning.
No prior dance experience is required. This class is open to everyone and is designed to create a welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable learning environment.
What to bring:
- Comfortable dance shoes
- Water bottle
- Positive energy and eagerness to learn
By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of Balboa fundamentals, feel comfortable social dancing with others, and be ready to progress to Level 2 and continue your Balboa journey.
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