Weekly Classes & Private Lessons
Weekly Classes
We run weekly classes on Tuesday evenings at The Dance Complex in Cambridge.
Most commonly we are teaching our Fundamentals series, which starts with Intro to Balboa/Fundamentals 1a for beginners with no Balboa experience, followed by Fundamentals 1b which is suitable for anyone who’s taken Fundamentals 1a or its equivalent.
Sometimes we’ll have classes for intermediate-and-beyond students, or special events with guest instructors, so watch our Class Registration page for updates and registration links!
The Dance Complex
Typically Studio #5
536 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
IMPORTANT: For everyone’s safety, we are requiring that everyone wear a suitable mask (N95/KN95/KF94) covering nose & mouth at all times. (We will have suitable masks available free at the door if you need one.)
April 30: Pure Balboa 2 — Variations and Stylings
For students who have completed Balboa Fundamentals 1A & 1B or their equivalent and are excited to do more with their Pure Balboa, we’re offering a drop-in class on April 30, the final Tuesday of the month.
We’ll be covering 2 of the standard variations of Pure Balboa footwork and also several styling options to mix and match with these rhythms and movements — choose your own Pure Bal adventure!
Pre-requisite: Students must be familiar with both “uphold” and “downhold” Pure Balboa basics.
8:00-9:30pm:class session
9:30-10:00pm: practice time with 1-on-1 instructor feedback
Cost: pay what you can (suggested: $15)
Register for April 30 Pure Balboa 2 — Variations & Styling
May 7 & 14: Bal-Swing 2 — Connection & Variations
For students who have completed Balboa Fundamentals 1A & 1B or their equivalent and are looking for more Bal-Swing toys, we’re offering a mini-series of two progressive classes on May 7 & 14, the first 2 Tuesdays of the month. Please note these classes are progressive, and the second may not be taken without the first.
We’ll be working on different connection points in Bal-Swing along with control of direction to create some fun shapes and variations.
Pre-requisite: Students must be comfortable with lollies, toss-outs & out-and-ins.
8:00-9:30pm: class session
9:30-10:00pm: practice time with 1-on-1 instructor feedback
Cost: pay what you can (suggested payment: $30)
Register for Bal-Swing 2 — Connection & Variations
Class Topics for Fundamentals
Intro to Balboa/Fundamentals 1a (suitable for beginners with no Balboa experience)
– posture and connection
– rhythm
– up-hold basic and down-hold basic
– ad-lib/progressive steps
– out-and-ins
– lollies
– tossout
Fundamentals 1b (suitable for anyone who’s taken Fundamentals 1a or its equivalent)
– out-and-ins and variations
– swivels and swivel breaks
– paddle turns
– side scoots
– crabwalks
Fundamentals 1a & 1b consolidates the core material from our original ABC series. While we will continue to refine technique in these new classes, we hope to shift work on higher level mechanics and movement technique into more interactive guided practices and intermediate content.
Private Lessons
July & Stan also offer private lessons for $100 per hour teaching together (total), $60 per hour teaching individually. Lessons can be held in our home dance studio space, or in other locations by arrangement, with any floor fee paid by the student. Email us at info@bostonbalboa.org to inquire about a private lesson.