Slow Bal – Sweet Bal – Open Level – STEP INTO SWEET AND SLOW
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Description
Dance sessions here will be taught on slow and elegant romantic music
with a stretch from modern rhythms and popular melodies of 1920s, 30s,
40s and 50s. What makes this track so special is that it will be held by
none other than Anni and Gasper. Finest of the finest. Their first slow
balboa appearance at Harlem event (2016) contributed to an avalanche of
interest to learn more about this dance that…
“Usually it is called Slowbal, or Slow balboa, but to us this dance was
more than just slow. The word “sweet” derives from a 1930s musical term
to describe a tender kind of music. In 1935, Let’s Dance radio show was
created to provide dance music for young and old. The show was sponsored
by National Biscuit Company on N.B.C.(the radio chain) which was on air
for twenty-six Saturday nights (Dec 1, 1934 – May 25. 1935). It was a
three hour long show, with three different bands playing in its own
style: a hot, a Latin and a “sweet” band.
It is very common knowledge that Benny Goodman and his Orchestra took
place as a hot band and Xavier Cugat Orch. as a Latin band. The
violinist Murray Kellner, also known as Kel Murray, was asked to put
together a “sweet” band, playing mellow and romantic music for the 1,500
people in the audience, and millions of listeners across the United
States, who would make dance tea party in their living rooms and potentially eat cookies, too.” – Anni & Gasper
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.
Dance sessions here will be taught on slow and elegant romantic music
with a stretch from modern rhythms and popular melodies of 1920s, 30s,
40s and 50s. What makes this track so special is that it will be held by
none other than Anni and Gasper. Finest of the finest. Their first slow
balboa appearance at Harlem event (2016) contributed to an avalanche of
interest to learn more about this dance that…
“Usually it is called Slowbal, or Slow balboa, but to us this dance was
more than just slow. The word “sweet” derives from a 1930s musical term
to describe a tender kind of music. In 1935, Let’s Dance radio show was
created to provide dance music for young and old. The show was sponsored
by National Biscuit Company on N.B.C.(the radio chain) which was on air
for twenty-six Saturday nights (Dec 1, 1934 – May 25. 1935). It was a
three hour long show, with three different bands playing in its own
style: a hot, a Latin and a “sweet” band.
It is very common knowledge that Benny Goodman and his Orchestra took
place as a hot band and Xavier Cugat Orch. as a Latin band. The
violinist Murray Kellner, also known as Kel Murray, was asked to put
together a “sweet” band, playing mellow and romantic music for the 1,500
people in the audience, and millions of listeners across the United
States, who would make dance tea party in their living rooms and potentially eat cookies, too.” – Anni & Gasper
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