October 23-25, 2026
Registration will open on Thursday, June 4, at 12.00 (noon) at https://shop.balboaswing.dk/
Teachers
The CBW Fall 2026 features internationally renowned teachers and dancers Grace Babbes & Blake Thissen (US) and Valentina Heck & Vasu Sharama (DE). In addition, we have two tasters lined up for you Friday and Saturday at 19:30-20:30 facilitated by Minna Marttila & Teemu Hirismäki (FI).
Bands & DJs
The CBW Spring 2026 features Flying Jazzman Sextet (DK) and Siberian Hotheads (SW), and DJ Gašper and others to keep the floor buzzing all night.
Venue
TBA
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.
Intermediate: 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).
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 (corresponds to a solid Level 3 at Ministry of Balboa)
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 (corresponds to Level 4 at Ministry of Balboa)
Saturday, 10:00-13:00 Sunday, 14:00-17:00
Invitational: You have danced a lot of balboa and are a very good dancer. You already have several recent videos you can send to pass the pre-audition. You can dance both fast and slow balboa. You are likely an established local teacher and/or you regularly compete in Balboa auditions.
Saturday, 14:00-17:00 Sunday, 10:00-13:00
Evening Activities and Parties
Friday night at TBA
19:30-20:30 Taster w Minna & Teemu
20:30-21:00 DJ
21:00-00:00 Flying Jazzman Sextet
00:00-01:00 DJ
Saturday night at TBA
19:30-20:30 Taster w Minna & Teemu
20:30-21:00 DJ
21:00-00:00 Siberian Hotheads
00:00-02:00 DJ
Sunday evening tea dance at TBA
18:00-21:00 Tea dance & afterparty featuring Siberian Hotheads
Prices
Early bird price for classes until July 1st.
Participating at one level including party pass Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1.475 DKK or 198 Euro
Participating at two levels including party pass Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 2025 DKK or 271 Euro
Party Pass registration will open later.
Signup form and procedure!
Follow the registration link below and look for lines beginning with CBW – Copenhagen Balboa Weekend + spring for the spring edition
Registration from June 4th 12:00 CET at 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 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
