Lessons
In addition to brief lessons for beginners at our regular dances, Shoreline Swing sponsors class series and occasional workshops with both local and national instructors.
When attending a class or workshop, please arrive 15 minutes early to give yourself enough time to check in and get ready so that the classes can begin on time.
For cancellation information in the event of inclement weather, please check the Home Page, or call (860) 376-9742 or (860) 536-8214
Upcoming Lessons
Bring on the Bal!
Javier Johnson (All Bal Amateur Jack & Jill Champion)and Chandra Smith (Finalist, Adv. Lindy Jack & Jill, Boston Tea Party) have been wowing the East Coast with their smooth styling and fast footwork. No song is too fast for them because when the tempo flies, so do their feet as they break out the Balbao. Come and learn the basics of Balboa over two weekends, June 1 and 8. A not-to-be-missed opportunity! Register early and save!
June 1, 2008
Learn the basics of Balboa!
2:00-3:00 pm Basic/Breaktime: Learn the basic step for Balboa!
3:15-4:15 pm Come around/Lollies: Start spicing up your beginner Balboa! Come Arounds open up many opportunities for new moves, such as Lollies. A form of traveling kicks, Lollies can be done with both partners staying in one place, traveling straight ahead or the lead/follow walking slowly around the follow/leader.
4:30-5:30 pm Toss out: Now that you are more familiar with the basic step, begin working on turns with your partner.
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$35 |
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$25 |
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$45 |
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$20 |
$30 |
$40 |
Non-Member: |
$30 |
$40 |
$50 |
June 8, 2008
Beginner to Intermediate Balboa
2:00-3:00 pm Ad libs (Pure Balboa): Pure Balboa is characterized by a very close upper body connection with your partner, and efficient, smooth, rhythmic footwork, often fast and with fancy syncopations. In its original pure form, the dancers would never break away from each other and would rarely even move off the spot on the floor where they started the dance.
3:15-4:15 pm Transition step/Cross overs: Building on your Come Arounds, Lollies and Toss Outs. Start to swivel and have fun with steps that actually are what the name says!
4:30-5:30 pm Putting it all together/slides/tricks: This is where it starts to get fancy!
Pricing per # of classes |
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Pre-registration (before June 8) : |
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$15 |
$25 |
$35 |
Member: |
$25 |
$35 |
$45 |
Non-Member: |
$20 |
$30 |
$40 |
Non-Member: |
$30 |
$40 |
$50 |
Click here for Online Registration!
Sign up at our dances or e-mail the board for further information and registration.
Would your company or organization like to sponsor classes at your facility?
Please contact us to discuss how we can work together to promote dancing in our area.