Balboa Beginner Class

Join Swing Out Central's Balboa Beginner Class and experience the joy of this fast and close dance. The focus of Balboa is on connection and flow, creating a smooth and graceful partnership. This 6-week block is perfect for beginners who have never danced before, and there's no need to bring a partner. The class takes place at Mt Eden on Mondays.

Whether you're new to swing dancing or have a few months of experience, Swing Out Central welcomes everyone. In this class, participants will learn different footwork techniques and moves that they can confidently take onto the dance floor. Balboa is a cruisy and classy dance style that became popular in the dance halls of the Balboa Peninsula, California in the 1930s.

Although it was almost lost, passionate dancers dedicated themselves to preserving Balboa, allowing us to enjoy it for years to come. Balboa can be danced to a wide variety of tempos, including fast music with over 300 beats per minute, which adds excitement to the dance. The basic step of Balboa takes up a small space, making it ideal for crowded ballrooms. It was originally created as a response to the difficulties in performing the swing-out or breakaway move due to the limited space.

Modern Balboa dancers sometimes differentiate between two styles: Pure Balboa and Bal-Swing. In Pure Balboa, dancers remain in close embrace throughout the dance, focusing on footwork variations, turning, and moving as a couple. Bal-Swing incorporates more dynamic and open movements, allowing for increased space between partners.

If you're looking to learn and enjoy the art of this beautiful dance style, come and join Swing Out Central's Balboa Beginner Class. It's a great opportunity to discover the magic of Balboa and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your dancing skills and have a blast!