Beginners & Improvers Balboa
Trinity Bar | Dublin
Wednesdays
7 pm - 11:30 pm
Teaching: Lydia & Yile & denise
Complete beginners (e.g. this is your first dance lesson ever) are welcome at 7pm. Between 8 & 9pm the beginner and improver classes will be joined. Then from 9pm it will be improvers. This means that if you are a beginner your lesson is from 7 – 9pm, and if you are an improver your lesson is from 8 – 10pm. However, if you have the energy, you are welcome to do all three hours!
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.
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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.
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Balboa Club
Balboa specialists in Dublin, established in 2024.