Learning Slow Balboa is an import part of mastering Balboa, yes even if it is much slower music, the connection and technique is the same, yet the tempo brings new challenges.
That’s why we have 2 Slow Balboa events for you here in February.
Our main event is Copenhagen Slow Balboa Festival in the very last weekend of February. Here you will quickly learn Slow Balboa from world-renowned dance teachers Anni & Gašper.
Don’t forgot that you also get 2 fabulous parties with live music!
In march we will continue with our weekly classes, but we are not quite ready to open that registration, so why not register for our newsletter here: https://www.balboaswing.dk/get-our-newsletter/
Friday September 15th you can try Slow Balboa at Cafe Globen. We start with a free gratis introduction from 19-20, and then there is slow swing music from 20 so you can social dance and mingle with the other participants.
We are preparing the last details for the upcoming Copenhagen Balboa Weekend – still having a few spots in classes for couples or leads left... hurry if you want to participate – or come join us at the parties and buy your ticket in the door.
This will surely be some unforgettable days and evenings!
We kick off the Copenhagen Balbo Weekend with a Friday party in a cozy setting at the House of the Serapion Order, starting at 19:15 and with live music by Siberian Hotheads from 19:45.
Saturday night from 19.00 we will throw the main party at the House of the Serapion Order – with live music by Jeppe Zacho and four of his friends from Jack Street followed by DJ’ing by Gašper Hrovat who might indeed set the floor on fire!
There will also be slow-bal music played in the bar and lounge area to enjoy some relaxing moments.
On Sunday evening, persistent rumors suggest that there will be an open-to-all afterparty at a local speakeasy called Social Brew from around 17’isch.
In addition to the ever-important parties with live balboa music, CBW features two days of inspiring classes for experienced dancers with renowned international teachers Anna-Maria and Ralf Bernhard. Additionally, we offer a one-day workshop for slightly less experienced dancers. It will be taught by no other than the great Gašper Hrovat and local virtuoso Kasia Ceesay Hansen!
Private lessons opportunity
Should you be interested in a private lesson during Sunday, do reach out to Gašper on messenger and hear more and if you are up for private lessons with Ralf & Anna-Maria during Monday daytime or evening or Tuesday daytime – do reach out here. Private lessons are typically around 60€/hour with one teacher and 100€/hour with two teachers. But, be fast, they are usually in high demand!
Level Gašper: You have danced a little bit of balboa, but you are still getting your sea legs. Perhaps you have completed Level 1 with Ministry of Balboa, or you are a lindy hopper who have taken tasters and danced balboa socially.
1 x 4 hours (Saturday 10.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.00), taught by Gašper Hrovat & Kasia Ceesay Hansen
Level Takier: You know the basics of Balboa and dance comfortably if the music is not too fast (corresponds to having completed Level 1 & 2 at Ministry of Balboa).
2 x 3 hours (Saturday 14.30-17.30 and Sunday 09.30 – 12.30), taught by Anna-Maria and Ralph Bernard
Level Desatoff: You are an experienced Balboa dancer. You can lead or follow many moves and variations, and you feel comfortable dancing at all tempos (corresponds to Level 3 at Ministry of Balboa)
2 x 3 hours (Saturday 10.00-13.00 and Sunday 13.00-16.00), taught by Anna-Maria and Ralph Bernard
Prices
Gašper and Friday/Saturday parties: 500 DKK
Takier OR Desatoff and Friday/Saturday parties: 700 DKK
Takier AND Desatoff and Friday/Saturday parties: 1,000 DKK
Party pass for Friday and Saturday: 250 DKK
Party ticket for one night (at the door only): 150 DKK
Sunday afterparty: free and open for all
Registration
For registration please complete the form in this link or use your camera on the QR code below:
The Balboa scene in Copenhagen is off to a flying start after Denmark taking the lead in opening society up. Classes are filling up – our social evenings full to the brim and spirits are high – spring is clearly in the air!
On May 20-22, the Copenhagen Balboa Weekend spring ’22 (CBW) will take place
We will kick it off with a party in the early evening hours Friday from 19:00 with live Balboa music in a cosy setting from 20:00. Saturday night we will have the great party with live Balboa music and both parties in Kulturhuset Indre By. Sunday evening, rumors are that a nearby afterparty at a well known speakeasy is being organised.
In addition to the ever-important parties with live music, CBW features two days of inspiring classes with renowned internal teachers Anna-Maria and Ralf Bernhard dancing here in the video below.
All lessons and the Friday & Saturday evening party will be held at Salen in Kulturhuset Indre By and we will confirm the live bands soon – stay tuned! This will surely be an unforgettable evening!
Fall 2023, Round 5 Balboa dance classes are now available for signup – we start the round Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in the last week of August.
