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Two Boston Balboa events this week

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday April 12 is this month’s Balboa at the Stomp. Are you sad because you thought you missed the Stomp last week? Well, good news, you didn’t miss it after all! (And yes, we’re still going to The Chilly Cow beforehand.

Also, this Sunday (April 15) is Balboa on a Sunday Afternoon!
We’re continuing to hold an introductory lesson at 3:30pm with the general practice running from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Note that this month, we’re going to try something a little different and dedicate the half hour from 4:30 to 5 explicitly for practice. We encourage you to show up during this time to work together in groups (or alone) and practice moves or technique or whatever is on your mind. We’ll start up the music sometime before the end of this practice period. See the website page for more details.

Finally, just some news on the group discount for All Balboa Weekend — we got our 9! (I’ll start distributing out the savings for the magical 9th registration when I get the cash in hand). If you haven’t registered yet — no worries! I’m pretty sure we can get another group of 9 — at the moment, we need just 4 more people to get another free pass. (The value of which will be distributed to the other 8.) Let me know if you’re planning on going or have already registered and I’ll put you on the list.

(Incidentally, if you’re a beginner — don’t be intimidated by the idea of going to such a large Balboa-focused event! It’s actually one of the best opportunities to really get the dance into your body. And the beginner track is offered at a discount! ABW really is not to be missed — seriously, check it out!)

March update!

So many opportunities to dance and learn Balboa this coming month! Let me count the ways:

  1. Balboa at the Stomp – Thursday, March 1
    Our monthly free Balboa dance is this Thursday from 9pm-11pm at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior at 21 Marathon Street, Arlington MA. Join us at the Chilly Cow (just a few blocks down Mass Ave) for frozen custard around 8/8:30!

  2. Balboa classes at Providence Swings! (5 Thursdays, starting March 1)
    Providence Swings will be offering 2 classes this month on Thursday nights: Balboa Basics A for beginner/intermediate dancers and a Balboa Performance Class for more experienced (intermediate+) Balboa dancers, both starting at 8.

  3. Balboa on a Sunday Afternoon – March 18
    Our monthly practice session at the Crosby Whistle Stop in Charlestown — with an introductory Balboa lesson at 3:30pm and the regular practice running from 4:30pm-7pm. (We’re itching to practice all the stuff we picked up at RMBB!)

  4. Balboa workshops with Nelle and Javi – Sunday, March 18 in NYC
    Nelle Cherry and Javier Johnson will be teaching a one-day Balboa workshop series for intermediate and advanced Balboa dancers at Dance Manhattan in NY.

  5. Boston Tea Party – March 22 – 25
    A great local event with West Coast, Lindy Hop and Balboa with amazing instructors, competitions and social dances!

  6. Balboa Rendezvous – March 31 – April 1 in San Diego and Newport Beach, CA
    World-class international instructors, awesome bands, and an opportunity to meet the some of the few remaining original masters and to dance in the historic Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach!

    Hope to see you soon, dancing Bal!

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