Expressions Series: BALBOA
Instructors: Suzanne Kincaid & Jesse Gearhart

Balboa is one of many Swing Era dances. It originated in on the Balboa Peninsula in Southern California. Some dance historians say that it came from Rumba while others say it was derived from the Charleston and Collegiate Shag. Either way, this is a dynamic dance that is great at all tempos but most popular for faster songs.

Characterized by its close embrace with moments of openness, this is a dance everyone should know. You will listen better.

Fundamentals Series: CHARLESTON
Instructors: Laura Lewis & Rachel Pitner

Charleston is one of the foundational basics of Swing Dancing, and its evolution led to the characteristic/hallmark element of Lindy Hop... the Swing Out. Learning how to do this will help everything else feel better and more dynamic!