<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><p><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">To see a good example of what Balboa is please check out this video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2MtXH2WGVw&lr=1&feature=results_video">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2MtXH2WGVw&lr=1&feature=results_video</a> </span></strong></p><p><strong>History:</strong> 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.
</p><p><strong>How it works:</strong> 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.
</p><p>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.
</p><p><strong>Why you should dance Balboa:</strong> 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! </p></div><div><br></div>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<span class="text_exposed_show"> Champion Valerie Salstrom</span><div><div><span class="text_exposed_show"> <br> # Classes: 1, Length: 2 hrs.<br> <br> Date: Monday, May 14<br> Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm.<br> <br> Location: Brecksville Center for the Arts<br> Instructor: Val Salstrom & Get Hep Swing staff<br> Course fee: $25 per person, $40 per couple<br> <br> Please contact the Brecksville Center for the Arts to register.<br> <br> Brecksville Center for the Arts<br> 8997 Highland Drive<br> Brecksville Ohio 44141<br> 440-526-6232 Fax: 440-526-1214<br> Web: <a href="http://www.brecksvillearts.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow">www.brecksvillearts.org</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:brecksvillearts@yahoo.com">brecksvillearts@yahoo.com</a><br> Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm<br> <br> For more information please call Valerie at 216-374-1927 or email Valerie at <a href="mailto:info@GetHepSwing.com">info@GetHepSwing.com</a></span></div><div><br></div><div><br><div apple-content-edited="true">
<div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div>Valerie Salstrom</div><div>Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.</div><div>216-374-1927</div><div><a href="mailto:info@GetHepSwing.com">info@GetHepSwing.com</a></div><div><br></div></div><br><br></div>
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