Get ready to experience the magic of Copenhagen Balboa Weekend Fall 2025, October 24-26!
Enjoy six hours of classes across four levels, from beginner/intermediate to advanced, taught by international instructors and world class Balboa dancers. Dance to live jazz bands in cozy Copenhagen venues, with two evening parties and a Sunday tea dance. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting to discover the joys of Balboa, we warmly welcome you to join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with jazz music, dancing, connection, and community.
Registration is open for both Full Pass and Party Pass – sign up now to join us – we can’t wait to dance with you in Copenhagen!
Registration: https://shop.balboaswing.dk/
Teachers
The CBW Fall 2025 features two days of classes with internationally renowned teachers and dancers Jo and Mel Calanglang (UK) and Solen Le Bihan & Laurent Wallet (FR). In addition, we have two tasters lined up for you on Friday and Saturday led by Carla Frade, Susana Afonso and Rodrigo Caxaria (POR).
Bands
Sola Bella Sisters will kick off the CBW Fall 2025 on Friday, October 24, 21.00-00.00. Bands for Saturday and Sunday Tea Dance TBA.
Venue
All classses and the Sunday tea-dance will take place at the House of Serapion, Haveselskabetsvej 3a, 1823 Frederiksberg C, Copenhagen – MAP
Parties Friday and Saturday will unfold at Christianshavns Beboerhus, Dronningensgade 34, 1420 Copenhagen – MAP
For both locations, we are in the midst of Copenhagen with great restaurants and cozy shopping areas all around us!
Classes and levels
Kindly read the level descriptions thoroughly before you register. This gives everybody the best chance for being at a suiting level.
The teachers/organizers may ask you to move up or down a level if they believe you have selected or been placed at a wrong level.
Beginners/Intermediate: You have danced some balboa, but you are still getting your sea legs. You have completed Level 1 with Ministry of Balboa, SwingShoes or Happy Feet Studio.
Saturday, 14:00-17:00
Sunday, 10:00-13:00
Intermediate: You know the basics of Balboa and dance comfortably if the music is not too fast.
Saturday, 10:00-13:00
Sunday, 14:00-17:00
Intermediate/Advanced: You are an experienced Balboa dancer. You can lead or follow many moves and variations, and you feel comfortable dancing at all tempos.
Saturday, 14:00-17:00
Sunday, 10:00-13:00
Advanced: You are a very experienced Balboa dancer. You attend plenty of international workshops – you probably compete or teach classes and tasters on your local scene. You can lead or follow many moves and variations, switch roles, and you playfully dance at all tempos.
Saturday, 10:00-13:00
Sunday, 14:00-17:00
Evening activities and parties
Friday night at Christians Beboerhus
19:30-20:30 Taster by Carla Frade, Susana Afonso and Rodrigo Caxaria (POR)
20:30-21:00 DJ TBA
21:00-00:00 Live band
00:00-01:00 DJ Gasper
Saturday night at Christianshavns beboerhus
19:30-20:30 Taster by Carla Frade, Susana Afonso and Rodrigo Caxaria (POR)
20:30-21:00 DJ TBA
21:00-00:00 Live band
00:00-02:00 DJ Gasper
Sunday evening at Serapion
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- Tea dance & afterparty from 18:00 with live band TBA
Prices
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- Participating at one level including party pass Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1.450 DKK approximately 194 Euro
- Participating at two levels including party pass Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1.850 DKK approximately 248 Euro
- Party pass for Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 600 DKK approximately 80 Euro
- If not sold out – door Party ticket for one night (at the door only): 300,- DKK
Signup form and procedure!
Follow the registration link below and and choose CBW Fall 2025
Registration https://shop.balboaswing.dk/
Terms & Conditions
Payments
- Payment must be made within 3 days of receiving acceptance email and payment instructions to secure your registration. If we don’t receive your full payment in due time your reserved spot may be given to another person.
- Please take care of all transfer costs and conversion cost if paying via bank transfer.
- Unfortunately we cannot refund your purchased class pass for any reason, but you may transfer your class pass to someone else with the same dance role (leader or follower). If you do so, let us know by email to whom you sold your class pass so we can update the registration.
Liability
- All participants are attending the event at their own risk
- The Ministry of Balboa do not assume any liability or responsibility for incidents and/or injuries and loss or damage of any personal belongings during the classes or socials.
- Classes with very few participants may be cancelled & refunded
Photos and video
- You consent to having your photograph / video taken during the event and published.
Other information
- It may take us a few days to get back to you, not least because we need to ensure balance between leaders and followers. But if you get nervous about your registration, or if you have questions, you are always welcome to reach out to us via e-mail at dans@balboaswing.dk
