Weekly Classes & Workshops

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.

BALBOA 2A/B/C:
April 3-24
75
  • 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.
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BALBOA 2A/B/C:
June 5-26
75
  • 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.
REGISTER
BALBOA 1:
June 5-26
75
  • 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.
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COLLEGIATE SHAG 1:
June 5-26
75
  • 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.
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Mondays at Samena Recreation Center, Bellevue, WALindy 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
**In accordance with CDC guidelines and expert recommendations, to protect the vulnerable members of our global dance community, our classes will require proof of vaccination to attend: primary series of vaccination + bivalent booster OR masking if no bivalent. **No exceptions** Masks encouraged. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we all navigate these unusual times.**

DUE TO VENUE AVAILABILITY, NO BELLEVUE CLASSES MAY 2023

Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes at Century Ballroom

Visit the Century Ballroom website for full class listings. Take our drop-in lesson at 9:00pm every Wednesday night and stay for the dance!
REGISTER HERE
TuesdayWednesday
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

REGISTER HERE

$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.

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