Oxford Balboa Bonanza Weekend
Event Information
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
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
Schedule
- – Friday
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Islip Village Hall, Church Ln, Islip, Kidlington OX5 2TA, UKBalboa
- – Friday Social Dance
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Friday social dance with warm up class.
Islip Village Hall, Church Ln, Islip, Kidlington OX5 2TA, UKBalboa
- – Saturday
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Islip Village Hall, Church Ln, Islip, Kidlington OX5 2TA, UKBalboa
- – Saturday Social Dance
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Saturday social dance with Malcolm Earle Smith Five playing live.
Islip Village Hall, Church Ln, Islip, Kidlington OX5 2TA, UKBalboa
- – Sunday
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Islip Village Hall, Church Ln, Islip, Kidlington OX5 2TA, UKBalboa
- – Talk on the History of Balboa
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Talk and slide show on history of balboa by Francisco Garcia
Islip Village Hall, Church Ln, Islip, Kidlington OX5 2TA, UKBalboa - – Sunday Social Dance
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Sunday social dance.
Islip Village Hall, Church Ln, Islip, Kidlington OX5 2TA, UKBalboa
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