This Easter weekend, join renowned Balboa dancers Natalia Rueda and Mel Calanglang at Jazzbourne for an intimate London workshop! Four sessions to choose from: Saturday focusing on Slow-Bal & Laminu, Sunday focusing on Balboa & Bal-Swing. SCHEDULE & LEVELS: There will be 8 hours of classes over the weekend. Saturday 4th April 2026: Slow-Bal Day Saturday focuses on Slow-Bal and Laminu and all Swing, Lindy Hop or Balboa dancers of Intermediate level and above are welcome. No Slow-Bal or Laminu experience needed. 11:00 – 11:30 Check-in 11:30–13:30 Scaling Up Dean’s Slow Bal and Ray’s Laminu 13:30–14:00 Break (30 minutes) 14:00–16:00 Slow Bal Dynamics and Footwork Faves Sunday 5th April 2026: Bal Day Sunday focuses on Balboa and Bal-Swing. This day is for you if you have a solid grasp of the Balboa basics: 8-count footwork and ad-libs, throwouts, out and ins, lollies, swivels, and combinations with free spins. You should feel at ease dancing to fast-tempo music (180bpm minimum). 12:00–12:30 Check-in 12:30–14:30 Balboa Footwork Bonanza 14:30–15:00 Break (30 minutes) 15:00–17:00 Badass Locks and Turns YOUR INSTRUCTORS: Natalia Rueda is a celebrated international Balboa dancer. Natalia discovered Balboa in 2005 in Ottawa—it was love at first dance! Mentored by second-generation Balboa dancers from California, she soon became a local instructor and, in 2010, a Canadian Balboa Champion. As a co-founder of the Swing Dynamite dance school in 2006, Natalia has also been a scene builder and leader in six different cities across Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands. Natalia’s dancing draws on her Colombian folk roots, ballet, swing, and jazz background. Her classes are grounded in a true love for all things Balboa. Mel Calanglang has been a leading voice in promoting and growing the Balboa community in the UK, and beyond. His dancing is known for being stylish, playful and immensely musical. The dance has taken him around the world teaching, competing, DJing and most passionately – social dancing! His true dedication to Balboa shines through with energy and enthusiasm in his classes, and the room is always a party when Mel is there! LOCATION: The workshops will be held at Jazzbourne, 443 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TA REGISTRATION & PRICES: Full Weekend Pass (all 4 sessions): £160 + bf £10pp discount if you register as a lead/follow pair 1 Day Pass (2 sessions): £90 + bf £10pp discount if you register as a lead/follow pair 1 Session Pass: £45 + bf £5pp discount if you register as a lead/follow pair QUESTIONS? Email info@jazzmad.co.uk Mostra meno
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