BadAZ Balboa Saturday Workshop
March 29 @ 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Let’s learn!
12:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Balboa and Collegiate Shag Classes
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Contest Preliminaries
Individual Class: $20
Saturday Pass: $85 – includes all classes and the social dance
Weekend Pass: $170 – register by March 27th, or $199 at the door
No partner required! All ages welcome
Don’t miss the (14th annual!) BadAZ Balboa and Collegiate Shag workshop weekend, featuring renowned instructors Heather Ballew (Denver) and Ian Dawson (San Francisco), alongside local favorites Julie Roman and Jacob Spinney. Participants will dive into the intricate footwork and close partnering of these swing dances, refining technique and learning new variations with an emphasis on connection and rhythm.
BadAZ Balboa Saturday Workshop Class Schedule
| Time | All Levels Classes | Advanced Classes |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Balboa 1 with Heather & Jacob | Advanced Collegiate Shag with Julie & Ian |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Balboa 2 with Heather & Jacob | Advanced Collegiate Shag with Julie & Ian |
| 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Snack Break | Snack Break |
| 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Balboa 3 with Heather & Ian | Advanced BadAZ Collegiate Shag Combo with Julie & Jacob |
Contest Preliminaries
| Time | Competition |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Open Balboa Mix-N-Match |
| 4:30 PM | Open Shag Mix-N-Match |
| 5:00 PM | Open Balboa Strictly |
| 5:30 PM | Open Shag Strictly |
What is Balboa?
What is Collegiate shag?
About Kaleidoscope Dance
The dance floor is 2300 square foot floor, covered in air-sprung maple hardwood, keeping everyone’s knees happy.
Food and Drinks
Bring your own bottled water.
Air Conditioning
Yes
Parking
Parking is plentiful, free, and located all around the property.
Dance Guidelines
- Masks encouraged but not required
- If you feel even slightly sick, please stay home
- Code of Conduct
New Dancer FAQs
New to swing dancing? We have answers to your questions.
Last Minute Changes
Last minute changes can happen and we don’t always hear about them to update our calendar in time. Just in case, make sure to check the event link below before heading out the door.
