


Join Lauren and Peter for their Balboa, Collegiate Shag and Lindy Hop class series as they explore the comforts of good partnering, dance history, and dynamic social dancing! Classes are 4-week series. Please read full class descriptions and requirements before attending.
April 3-24
- Explore more Balboa movements in Bal-Swing, including lollies, toss outs, out-and-ins, and swivels! Prereqs: Completion of Balboa 1 or equivalent. Comfortable with uphold/downhold basics, come arounds, and adlibs at variety of tempos.
June 5-26
- Explore more Balboa movements in Bal-Swing, including lollies, toss outs, out-and-ins, and swivels! Prereqs: Completion of Balboa 1 or equivalent. Comfortable with uphold/downhold basics, come arounds, and adlibs at variety of tempos.
June 5-26
- Learn the basic rhythms and movements of Balboa including come arounds, adlibs/rhythm-stutters, and the history of this great swing dance! No dance experience required.
June 5-26
- Learn our approach to the basics of Collegiate Shag that makes this dance feel effortless and efficient, We’ll cover classic moves from the original Shag era, footwork stylings and rhythms to use throughout Shag. Prereqs: none.
Mondays at Samena Recreation Center, Bellevue, WA | Lindy Hop Classes TBA |
6:00pm Balboa 2A/2B/2C 7:00pm Balboa 1 8:00pm Collegiate Shag 1 | Classes TBA as we search for a new venue Intro to Swing Lindy 1A/B/C |
DUE TO VENUE AVAILABILITY, NO BELLEVUE CLASSES MAY 2023
Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes at Century Ballroom

Tuesday | Wednesday |
7:30pm Balboa 1 8:30pm Balboa 2A/2B/2C | 6:00pm Lindy Hop 1 7:00pm Lindy Hop 3/Balboa 3 8:00pm Intro to Swing |
May Slow Balboa Workshop

$60
This workshop will focus on aesthetics, techniques, and flow in Slow Balboa at the Intermediate and up level. Students will explore rhythmic variations and different styles of Slow Balboa, and learn to add playfulness and musicality to well known moves.
Prerequisites: Balboa 1 (or equivalent,) Balboa 2a/2b
Participants should have a firm grasp of:
Uphold and downhold basics, come arounds, lollies, toss outs, and out and ins. The workshop will build on these foundational moves, creating exciting combos and an easier use of momentum throughout the dance.Schedule:
-Brush Up Your Basics-
Building more comfortable and efficient basics, and adding some sparkly styling to help your pure bal basic stand out.-Momentum and Flow-
Exploring rhythmic variations throughout Slow Balboa.-Dean Rafftery’s Slow Balboa-
Learn this classic variation of Slow Balboa made famous by Balboa dance legend Dean Rafftery.