Welcome to BalAustin. Your source for Balboa and BalSwing dancing in Austin, TX. There is information on what Balboa and BalSwing are, some videos about their history, information about where to learn to dance Balboa and BalSwing, and information about where to practice your moves.
What is Balboa?
Balboa is a type of swing dance from the 1930's and 1940's. It started in Southern CA and is typically done to more up tempo swing music. Modern Balboa is often seperated into two parts, Pure Balboa, in which you and your partner are in closed position (no space between you), and Bal Swing, in which you and are partner are typically in open position (you and your partner are seperated). Check out the Videos page to see some examples.
Want to learn Balboa?
Good news, BalAustin teaches weekly classes. Checkout the Classes page for details.
Mailing Lists
BalAustin has a mailing list. Request to joing at http://groups.google.com/group/BalAustin. This list has a balboa newsletter that gets sent out about once a week.
Want to find out when and where you can practice Balboa in Austin. Request to join the Austin Balboa Practice email list at http://groups.google.com/group/austin-balboa-practice.
Latest News
- Congrats to Teni on 3rd place at ILHC's Strictly Balboa comp http://t.co/NIwVhfd
- Chad Skeeters and Jennifer Monk are teaching the Intermediate class tonight at 8. Check it out. http://balaustin.com/classes
- A new series of classes starts Thursday (5/4). Beginner at 7pm. Intermediate at 8pm. http://balaustin.com/classes
- A new series of classes (beginner and intermediate) start tonight. http://balaustin.com/classes
- A new Beginner Balboa series starts tonight http://balaustin.com/classes
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