Balboa festivals and congresses

Balboa is a form of swing dance that started as early as 1915 and gained in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. It is danced primarily in close embrace, and is led with a full body connection. The art of Balboa is the subtle communication between the lead and follow, like weight shifts, that most viewers cannot see. As a result, Balboa is considered more of a "dancer's dance" than a "spectator's dance".

Balboa is danced to a wide variety of tempos. Because the basic step takes up such a small space, Balboa can be danced to fast music (over 300 beats per minute). Balboa is also danced to slow music (under 100 beats per minute), which allows more time for intricate footwork and variations.

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balboa_%28dance%29

Balboa events in June 2013

29 Jun - 3 Aug Herräng Dance Camp (Norrtalje, Sweden)

Balboa events in July 2013

13 - 20 Jul Normandie Swing Festival (Cabourg, France)
28 Jul - 17 Aug Studio Hop summer Camp (Éauze, France)

Balboa events in August 2013

30 Aug - 2 Sep Camp Hollywood XVI (Los Angeles, CA, United States)

Balboa events in September 2013

5 - 8 Sep Bal-aska (Anchorage, AK, United States)
9 - 16 Sep Balboa Castle Camp (Beesenstedt, Germany)
26 - 29 Sep The Balboa Gathering (Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom)

Balboa events in January 2014

31 Jan - 2 Feb Balboa Dayz (Dresden, Germany)

Balboa events in September 2014

4 - 7 Sep Bal-aska (Anchorage, AK, United States)

* The highlighted events in this list are dedicated to Balboa, others feature it as an additional style.

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