London Slow-Bal & Balboa Workshop with Mickey & Natalia

Join champion Balboa dancers Mickey Fortanasce (USA) & Natalia Rueda (NL) for an intimate small-group London workshop in Slow-Bal, Laminu, Balboa & Bal-Swing. Places are strictly limited, so book now! 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 Nata & Mickey’s 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 INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTORS: Natalia Rueda and Mickey Fortanasce are celebrated Balboa dancers and teachers with decades of experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. Their combined backgrounds—from Natalia’s Colombian folk, ballet, and jazz roots to Mickey’s coast-to-coast Swing influences—create a uniquely dynamic partnership. Their teaching is technically precise, full of energy, and grounded in a true love for all things Balboa. LOCATION: The workshops will be held at Jazzbourne, 443 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TA REGISTRATION & PRICES: Full Weekend Pass £160 + bf £10pp discount if you register as a lead/follow pair 1 Day Pass: £90 + bf £10pp discount if you register as a lead/follow pair QUESTIONS? Email info@jazzmad.co.ukLondon Slow-Bal & Balboa Workshop with Mickey & Natalia