Improvers Balboa

Portobello Community Hall | Dublin

Fridays

7:45 pm - 9:45 pm

Teaching: Lydia

€17-25

Two hour Balboa class with Lydia.

About the Dance

Balboa is a partnered swing characterised by its close embrace, smooth footwork, and subtle yet intricate movements. Originating in Southern California during the 1920s and 1930s, it was born out of crowded dance halls where limited space needed compact dancing. The dance has two main styles: 'Pure Balboa', focused on tight connection and minimal upper-body movement, and 'Bal-Swing', which uses more open movements and dynamic turns.

Level

improver
In general, this class is suitable for people who have already learnt the up basic and the down basic steps in Balboa. However, in January 2025 it will be suitable for beginners as well.

Prerequisites

  • ✓Know
    Up Basic
    Steps
  • ✓Know
    Down Basic
    Steps

What to wear?

Wear what feels comfortable and allows for easy movement. For shoes, avoid rubber soles, as they grip the floor too much, making it harder to glide and potentially straining your knees. Slick leather works best for smooth, fluid movement.

Venue

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Portobello Community Hall

45 Bloomfield Avenue

Dublin

D08 X2E7

Pricing Structure

Drop-In
Single class drop-in rate.
€25
Monthly Membership
Any three Wednesday or Friday nights within the calendar month. Includes website user account with class recaps and moves. Additional classes in the same month at €17 per class. Can start anytime with three remaining classes. Excludes special events.
€55

Organiser

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Balboa Club

Balboa specialists in Dublin, established in 2024.

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