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WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Edinburgh Balboa Weekend 2026 with Shani and Jacob

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Edinburgh Balboa Weekend 2026 with Shani and Jacob

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Edinbop

Edinbop

@edinbop Edinburgh

Two-day weekend workshop with international Balboa instructors Shani Brown and Jacob Wigger with Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon social dances

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Schedule

  • – Lessons
  • – Evening social dance

  • – Lessons
  • – Afternoon social dance
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Venues

Columcille Centre
2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 4RT, UK

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Description

The Edinburgh Balboa Weekend 2025 brings you two fantastic Balboa teachers from the United States: Shani Brown and Jaboc Wigger

The workshop will take place at the Columcille Centre in Morningside and include 7 hours of classes, a social dance on the Saturday evening and an afternoon dance on the Sunday. (For Friday evening, 15th May, we recommend the Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club for dancing to live music.)

PLEASE NOTE that this workshop is only suitable for dancers with previous Balboa experience.

If you've got an EDINBOP MEMBERSHIP, please book your ticket at the concession rate.

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Shani has dedicated herself, for over 20 years, to learning, preserving and sharing her love for Balboa. She is honored to have honed her social dance skills and footwork under the guidance of legendary oldtime dancers Willie Desatoff, Hal and Marge Takier, Bart Bartolo and Jack Carey. As an instructor, Shani strives to make dancing simple and effortless with a strong emphasis on combining foundational basics with the soft skills of connection and personal body awareness to develop one’s own smooth flow and style.

Jacob discovered his love for Balboa in 2005 and soon began traveling to teach and dance at events worldwide. His first passion is social dancing, and he is known for his intricate Pure Balboa footwork, unique shapes in Bal Swing and his effortless, rhythmic flow on the dance floor. Jacob’s teaching focuses on connection and partnership, helping dancers create a shared, dynamic dance experience. Combining humor with clear, detailed instruction to create an engaging learning environment, he excels at breaking down complex movements into smooth, accessible techniques.