You have been regularly attending Balboa classes for at least 1-2 year. You are comfortable to lead and follow the basic (down holds and up hold) and Throw Out, Inside Turn, Outside Turns, Reverse Turn, Twist Breaks, Paddles, Crab Walks.  You start to use footwork variations like Shuffles and Kicks, and you can use them in social dance. You can switch effortless between Pure Bal and Bal-Swing in a dance.

You have been regularly attending Balboa classes for at least 3 years, and you attended at various national and international festivals and workshops. You feel comfortable both in pure balboa and in Bal Swing.  You can dance in every tempo. You can do footwork variations like Fans, Toe Turns, Hesitations, and Kick Ball Changes. You can shuffle and multi-shuffle on various beats. You can play with rhythmical changes. In this level, the dance and the technique in a more complex and demanding ways.

You have taken a blues class for at least a year, and you dance it regularly on social dance nights. You know the main figures, different bases, as well as Juke Joint movements so you can interpret the music while playing along with your dance partner.. 

Open level! You have just started studying Solo Jazz or you have not tried yet and want to enrich your knowledge of steps and interpretation on the dance floor. Knowledge of some jazz steps and/or Shim Sham is recommended.

You have attended or are attending a Solo Jazz course in the past and want to continue to study this discipline in depth. You have acquired a strong personal interpretation, and you are able to improvise on music with passion and fun. Knowledge of some jazz routines (Shim Sham, Tranky Doo, Trickeration) and the basic steps of the Charleston are required. 

You have been dancing for at least 6 months and would like to have a first approach with basic aerial figures, to be able to give your dance that extra touch of “vibrancy”. You will learn the right technique to be able to safely perform lifts and jumps. For safety reasons, partners will not be rotated during the workshop.

You have been dancing for at least two years and attend classes and social dance regularly. You know the main figures of Lindy Hop and Charleston and have already participated in intermediate/advanced level workshops. You feel confident with faster rhythms and think you are ready to measure yourself with slightly more complex acrobatic figures. For safety reasons, partners will not be rotated during the workshop.

• • • Connection and fluidity
      We are gonna explore a beautiful world of unique connection between two lindy hop dancers and the fluid movement they can create with it.
    • Fast Swing Out 
      In this lesson you will learn to maintain connection and control of movement even with a fast pace, working on technique, energy and precision to not lose fluidity and fun in the dance.
    • Swing Improvisation
      In this class, you’ll explore how to add personal flair and spontaneity to your dancing, learning to express yourself freely while staying connected to the music and your partner.
    • Tandem variations 
      Explore the exciting dynamics of tandem movement in Lindy Hop! This class invites you to discover a new level of connection and coordination with your partner through captivating and engaging tandem variations.
    • Jigs walks
      Explore and enhance one of the most underrated yet authentic rhythmic foundations of Lindy Hop. Discover its versatility and how to integrate it into your Lindy Hop at different speeds. Additionally, you’ll learn exciting and fun variations that will increase the variety in your dancing.

• • • “We love lollies and Turns”
      Rediscover one of the most iconic of Balboa with ideas to play with. Add turns in between and add the come around to start and finish up. You will love this class!
    • “Enjoy the Come Around”
      Come and learn how to make the classic Balboa figure, happen! Improve your technique with variations and additional footwork. In a short time, you will be able to glide around the floor doing some simple but cool footwork.
    • “Toss Out Bonanza!”
      Dig deeper into the Toss Out. Add some spice and decoration with different handholds and leads. 
    • “Fancy Rhythms”
      Add some fancy rhythms at different moments in your dance to change the energy and flow.

• • • “Reverse your toss out”
      Use momentum and flow to reverse the Toss Out and create fun turns and variations.
    • “Gems from the old timers”
      We will draw inspiration from steps of the Old Timers Balboa dancers to improve our dance and make it increasingly fluid. Get ready to travel!
    • “Pivots”
      How to improve your pivot technique and add some variations to that.
    • “Pure Bal Flow”
      Explore the nuanced world of Balboas middle to fast range improving variation, musicality and partnership

• • • “Fast Bal Swing”
      We will work on improving the technique for faster tempos, maintaining the right flow, and feeling completely comfortable.
    • “Shine Steps”
      Find out how you can change your own texture of steps and incorporate fun and exciting sliding movements that can diversify your balboa interpretation.
    • “Do less, do better!”
      Quality of movement exercises to make your dancing look and feel even better.

• • • “Play with the band Balboa edition”
      Jazz is everything! Learn how to become one of the musicians and jam with the rest of the swing band! A class by the Shirt Tail Stompers, specially designed for Balboa dancers.
    • “Play with the band Lindy Edition” 
      Jazz is everything! Learn how to become one of the musicians and jam with the rest of the swing band! A class by the Shirt Tail Stompers, specially designed for Lindy Hop dancers.

• • • “Chicago Blues”
      Did you know that the triple step exists in blues dancing too? In this class, we will learn to recognize Chicago blues by listening to the music and explore the basic steps of the dance style associated with it.
      
    • “Turns, walking with flow”
      Fluidity is the foundation of this class, focusing on transitioning seamlessly between rotational and linear movements.
      

• • • “Solo Dance -Blues”
      Feel the groove and let the music guide you. In this class, you’ll learn some foundational movements of the blues “alphabet,” working individually.
      
    • “Authentic Jazz steps”
      Do you miss any solo moves? Let’s go again through the repertoire of authentic jazz steps
      

• • • “Solo and together!”
      Explore ways of dancing solo together with other people – Jam, trade phrases and dance at parties.
    • “Upgrade your Charleston!”
      Take your Charleston to the next level with new steps, variations, and stylish details. Discover creative ways to enhance your performance, refine your technique, and make your dance more dynamic and expressive. Perfect for those with a solid foundation who want to elevate their Charleston skills!
      
      

• • • “Aerials easy lifts”
      This lesson is perfect for those who want to take their first steps into the jumps and lifts typical of “Air steps,” so beloved by Swing Era dancers.
      

• • • “Knickerbocker Flip”
      A highly anticipated lesson where, through learning the right technique, the leader can guide the follower in performing one of the most well-known acrobatic moves. No partner rotation is planned in this class.