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Copenhagen Balboa Weekend Fall 2022
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Copenhagen Balboa Weekend fall ’22 – what a weekend!

We hope that you all had a great time – learning new stuff and detailing your Balboa dance skills as well as partying and enjoying the wonderful bands and atmosphere.

Juls Jay, our favorite photographer have created a nice photo gallery for us to enjoy and remember. Again, a big thank you to all for participating, volunteering, playing, dancing and teaching!

See you on the dance floors at the Scandinavian Shuffle in January ’23 and of course at the next Copenhagen Balboa Weekend!

Thank you for being awesome, Ministry of Balboa

Copenhagen Balboa Weekend Fall 2022
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Copenhagen Balboa Weekend fall ’22 – teachers, bands and schedule update – still spots available if you are fast!

October 28th to 30th 2022

Solent le Bihan & Laurant Wallet dancing in front of band
Solent le Bihan & Laurent Wallet dancing with Rasmus Vennevold Trio in background

The Copenhagen Ministry of Balboa is proud to once again announce a Copenhagen Balboa Weekend with the fabulous teachers Solen le Bihan & Laurent Wallet. Since last fall edition we have expanded our concept with our own Friday party and a “new dancers” class during Saturday, taught by no less than Anni Skoglund & Gašper Hrovat so don’t miss this great opportunity!

Do not miss The Copenhagen Balboa Weekend Fall ’22 on October 28th-30th

In addition to the ever-important evening parties with live music, CBW features two days of classes with Solen le Bihan & Laurent Wallet + Annie Skoglund & Gašper Hrovat. Some of you may remember Solen & Laurent­ from CBW 2019 & 2021 where they taught a series of much-appreciated classes and Gašper both teaching and blisfully DJ’ing”” on our latest CBW Spring ’22

Friday and Saturday evening parties will be held at Serapions-Ordenen (Haveselskabetsvej 3B). Saturday and Sunday classes and tea-dance will be held the same place,

The Band for Friday will be Kira Martini & friends and the band for Saturday evening will be Rasmus Vennevold and friends – playing in the wonderful video with Solen & Laurent below. Rest assured, you will not be disapointed …!!!

So grab this opportunity and sign up for even more high-quality Balboa classes, and for cozy and fun parties in a relaxed and friendly setting!

Classes and levels

  • Level Inez: 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 Happy Feet Studio, or you are a lindy hopper who have taken tasters and danced balboa socially.

1 x 4 hours (Saturday, 11:00-1300 & 14:00-16:00), taught by Anni Skoglund & Gašper Hrovat.

  • 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, taught by Solen le Bihan & Laurent Wallet (Saturday 10:00-13:00 & Sunday 14:00-17:00)

  • 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 , taught by Solen le Bihan & Laurent Wallet (Saturday 14:00-17:00 & Sunday 10:00-13:00)

  • You may also book a private lesson with Anni & Gašper during Sunday 10:00-17:00 @Serapion also – please reach out and book directly.

Party

  • Friday night with live band Kira Martini & friends – DJ Gašper
  • Saturday night with live band Rasmus Vennevold & friends – DJ Gašper
  • Sunday tea dance & afterparty at Serapion from 17:00-21:00 or whenever last peeps leave 😉

Prices

  • Inez and Friday+Saturday parties: 500 DKK –
  • Takier OR Desatoff and Friday+Saturday parties: 900 DKK
  • Takier AND Desatoff and Friday+Saturday parties: 1,100 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 Balboa/Shag/Lindy/Slowbal/dancers.

Location

  • All classes and parties: Serapions-Ordenen (Haveselskabetsvej 3B)

Registration

For registration please complete the form in this link or use your camera on the QR code below:
https://mailchi.mp/b830e8594fa5/cph-bw-fall-2022-registration

QR code with link to registration for Copenhagen Balboa Weekend fall 2022

We have a no-refund policy, but you are allowed to sell your pass if you cannot attend. This requires the new participant to have the same level, and you should contact us so that we can update the registration in reasonable time.

 

Scandinavian Shuffle 2023

It is confirmed yay – the Scandinavian Shuffle will be hosted by Ministry of Balboa in Copenhagen on  January 27-29th 2023!

Plenty of ​Balboa social dancing, live bands and social activities in the Serapions Order ball rooms in central Frederiksberg, Copenhagen.

2022-12-07: We have reached venue capacity and have closed the registration.

Copenhagen Balboa Weekend Spring 2022 countdown!

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Friday May 20th to Sunday May 22nd

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!

Venues

Classes and levels

    • 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:

And do join the event on facebook also to stay tuned on questions and further good news!

 

 

Copenhagen Balboa Weekend Spring 2022 Now Open For Signup!

Friday May 20th to Sunday May 22nd 

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!

Further details and registration

Copenhagen Balboa Weekend Spring 2022