Balboa Workshop

Register using the "ticket" link above!
Join the wonderful Angel Jenio and Chisomo Selemani for a full day Balboa Workshop Aug. 15th! We will have multiple levels of Balboa class throughout the day, followed by a social dance to live music in the evening!
This workshop will feature classes with Chisomo and Angel for two levels of balboa dancers (level descriptions below). There will be a lesson in the evening for pure beginners. There are no pure beginner-friendly classes during the day.
We need volunteers! Sign up at the link in "discussion" for $5 cash per 30 min shift.
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Schedule:
- 9:45-10am optional level test
- 10am-11:45 Level 2 (level descriptions below)
- 11:45-12:45 Lunch break
- 12:45pm-2:30 Level 2 and 3 combined
- 2:45pm-4:30 Level 3
- 7-8pm Beginner lesson (taught by SAA teachers)
- 8-11pm Social dance with Djangophonique!
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Level descriptions:
Level 2: Can complete downholds, upholds, lollie kicks, out and ins, and come arounds. You have been practicing these enough that they feel familiar, if not entirely comfortable. You are excited about dancing balboa socially even if you’re not ready to experiment outside of class content.
Level 3: All requirements of level 2 feel comfortable and familiar enough that you improvise outside of structures you’ve learned in classes, you feel comfortable exploring styling and experimentation on your own. You are familiar with concepts like stretch and release, forward intention, etc. and can apply them in your social dances.
If you're unsure about which level to select, sign up at the link in "discussion" for a quick level check between 9:45-10AM with Angel and Chisomo. Dancers will be tested two at a time, so sign up with a partner or alone and we'll pair you with someone! If you're signing up with a specific partner, both partners need to be being tested.
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Location:
Riverside Arts Center
76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI
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Pay-What-You-Can Pricing:
$40 - 80 for the whole day
If you are only taking one class, $15 - $30
For two classes, $25 - $40
For all three classes and no social dance, $35 - $50
If you only plan to attend the social dance (including the beginner lesson), $20 - $30
*If cost is a barrier to you, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss scholarship opportunities. We want everyone to be able to dance!
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Teacher bios:
Angel (they/she) is a lifelong dancer with more than 20 years of experience teaching movement. She first found swing dancing in 2003 when a friend took her to a Lindy Hop dance in Detroit and has been hooked ever since, expanding her repertoire to include many other swing era dances. As a teacher, Angel values exploring with curiosity, helping dancers find their own voices, and building foundations that are rooted in the origins of each dance form.
Chisomo Selemani is a dance and teaching enthusiast. She loves movement, learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Her artistic endeavors in the Swing dances are inspired from her Zambian tradition and Afrobeats. Her teaching methodologies invite you to explore your own style and artistry. When she’s not dancing, she is co-hosting the podcast Integrated Rhythm.
Register using the "ticket" link above!