[NEohioPAL] 2 hour vintage swing dance workshop on Monday, May 14th--Come and learn the very popular swing dance-Balboa!

[Valerie Salstrom]

To see a good example of what Balboa is please check out this video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2MtXH2WGVw&lr=1&feature=results_video  

History: Balboa and Bal-Swing are two separate but linked dances that sprung forth from southern California in the 1930's when ballrooms became too crowded for partners to break away from each other.

How it works: The pure Balboa dancers developed a partner dance with a close chest to chest connection between lead and follow, emphasizing visually subtle leading and intricate footwork. Balboa dancers created musical interest in their improvised dancing through ad-lib steps, slides, and syncopations.

Bal-Swing dancers, however, combined the close basic of pure bal with breakaways as seen in Lindy Hop and Swing Dancing. Consequently, Bal-Swing is characterized by an eight count pattern known as the "throw out" or "toss out." Come-Arounds, Lollies, and Crossovers also comprise part of the basic vocabulary that showcase the separation of lead and follow close connection of Bal to Bal-Swing.

Why you should dance Balboa: If you like to dance close to your partner, sliding across the dance floor, at medium to fast tempos without getting too tired, you'll enjoy Balboa. Girls, if you like to spin with twirly skirts and wear high heels, Bal-Swing is for you! 


Want to try some Balboa and Bal-swing but don’t have the time for a 5 week session? Want to clean up your technique and refresh your memory on the basic vocabulary moves of Balboa and Bal-swing? Take this fast paced class from the current National and International Balboa Champion Valerie Salstrom

# Classes: 1, Length: 2 hrs.

Date: Monday, May 14
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Location: Brecksville Center for the Arts
Instructor: Val Salstrom & Get Hep Swing staff
Course fee: $25 per person, $40 per couple

Please contact the Brecksville Center for the Arts to register.

Brecksville Center for the Arts
8997 Highland Drive
Brecksville Ohio 44141
440-526-6232 Fax: 440-526-1214
Web: www.brecksvillearts.org
Email: brecksvillearts at yahoo.com
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm

For more information please call Valerie at 216-374-1927 or email Valerie at info at GetHepSwing.com


Valerie Salstrom
Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.
216-374-1927
info at GetHepSwing.com




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