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Oxford Balboa Bonanza Weekend

Oxford Balboa Bonanza Weekend

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Oxford Balboa

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A whole weekend of balboa classes, socials and fabulous fun with international teachers and a live band in the beautiful village of Islip.

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Schedule

  • – Friday
  • – Friday Social Dance

  • – Saturday
  • – Saturday Social Dance

  • – Sunday
  • – Talk on the History of Balboa
  • – Sunday Social Dance
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Venues

Islip Village Hall
Church Ln, Islip, Kidlington OX5 2TA, UK

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Description

Two tracks - one for fast beginners/improvers and one for intermediates and above, with some classes for everyone. Three socials with a live band on the Saturday.

Levels

Beginners/Improvers: this level is for those who have been dancing balboa for a year or two (or are very quick learners!) and want to learn more moves, and to refresh their knowledge of the fundamentals of balboa.

Intermediate/Advanced: this level is for those who have a good knowledge of balboa, can dance confidently at faster tempos and want to learn to develop your styling and flow.

Teachers

Anna-Maria and Ralf Bernhard are inspirational balboa dancers and teachers who have taught internationally since 2017. Their dancing has a wonderful flow and smooth style and they bring an infectious joy to the dance floor as well as great musicality. They are brilliant at explaining moves and movement in an encouraging and clear way and we know you will love them. Since 2014 they have run SwingDance Leipzig together teaching LindyHop and solo jazz as well as their favourite dance, balboa. They have been balboa finalists in Europe and the US.

Janet Davis and Chris Riddick

After years of lindy hop Janet and Chris each discovered balboa and became addicted. Janet is well-known for her footwork and her “follower voice”. She loves inspiring dancers of all levels and helps dancers to find their own individual style within the dance. She is brilliant at making the dance approachable, with a supportive and interactive style of teaching. Chris has wonderful musicality and can explain just what is needed to make the dance flow beautifully while having fun with your partner! They can explain the basics really clearly and also stretch and inspire the most advanced dancers.Schedule (subject to change):

Friday

19.15 - 20.15: Warm up/recap class with Janet and Chris

20.15 - 23.00: Dance

Saturday

9.45: Doors open

10 -11.10: Class for fast beginners/improvers Janet and Chris

11.15 - 12.25: Class for fast beginners/improvers Anna-Maria and Ralf

12.35- 13.45: All levels musicality: Anna-Maria and Ralf

Lunch break

14.30- 15.40: Class for intermediates/advanced: Anna-Maria and Ralf

15.50-17.00: Class for intermediates/advanced : Janet and Chris

Supper break

19.00: Doors open

19.30: Taster class SlowBal: Anna-Maria and Ralf

20.30 - 23.00: Social dance with Malcolm Earle Smith Five playing live

Sunday

9.45: Doors open

9.50 – 11.00: Class for fast beginners/improvers: Janet and Chris

11.10-12.20: Class for fast beginners/improvers: Anna-Maria and Ralf

12.30-13.20: Talk and slide show on the history of balboa by Dr Francisco Garcia Garcia

13.30 - 14.40: Class for intermediates/advanced: Anna-Maria and Ralf

14.50 - 16.00 Class for intermediates/advanced: Anna-Maria and Ralf

16.15-18.00: Sunday Tea Dance

Refund

We're afraid we can't offer a refund but you are welcome to resell your ticket to someone else. Please get in touch with us as we have a list of people on the waiting list