Balboa classes
Event Information
Classes in balboa, with the first class focussing on fundamentals followed by a class for developing your dancing, plus a chance to practice . No partner needed.
Schedule
Venues
- St Michaels Church Hall
- Summertown Church Hall, Portland Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EZ, UK
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Description
7.30pm Focus on Fundamentals: perfect for both beginners and experts alike
8.30pm Practice and tea break
9.00pm Developing your dancing class: right for everyone who already has the fundamentals of balboa solidly under their belt
10.00pm Social dancing and practice
10.30pm Finish
Your ticket covers the whole evening.
Schedule
- – Oxford Balboa classes
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St Michaels Church Hall, Summertown Church Hall, Portland Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EZ, UKBalboa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What to wear?
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You need to wear something comfortable which allows you to move freely and won’t hurt or hinder anyone else. Bear in mind that the dance is close-partnered so please don’t wear e.g. bracelets or watches that might snag on clothes. Shoes need to be slippy-soled (slick leather is good, trainers are not) and must be able to stay on your feet! Follows often dance in heels but it is fine to dance in flat shoes.
- What should I bring?
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A bottle of water. We provide mugs if you want tea or coffee but you are welcome to bring your own.
- Do I need to bring a partner?
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No partner is needed. In classes we rotate partners, but you are free to keep in a fixed pair if you prefer.
- Do I need any dance experience?
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No dance experience is needed for our beginners' classes. Classes are run in 6-week modules. We suggest that complete beginners start no later than week 2 of any block. For workshops the dance level is specified in the workshop description. For our social events all levels are welcome !
- What is the difference between lead and follow?
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Balboa is a partnered dance. The lead role generally sets the direction, speed and initiates moves, and the follow responds and has plenty of opportunity for musicality and improvisation.
- Can I both lead and follow?
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You can learn either role and many people can dance both. It is easier to stick to the same role until you have mastered at least the basics.
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Classes in balboa, with the first class focussing on fundamentals followed by a class for developing your dancing, plus a chance to practice . No partner needed.
Classes in balboa, with the first class focussing on fundamentals followed by a class for developing your dancing, plus a chance to practice . No partner needed.
Classes in balboa, with the first class focussing on fundamentals followed by a class for developing your dancing, plus a chance to practice . No partner needed.