Moonglow & Stardust: Intro to Slow Balboa at Second Saturday Swing
Schedule
Sat May 09 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Matrix Theatre Company | Detroit, MI
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***YOU MUST BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 TO ATTEND ANY MOTOR CITY SWING EVENT***Do you love slow swing jazz and ballads, but Lindy and Blues styles don't feel right? Expand your toolkit with Slow Balboa! This workshop will cover the basic connection & rhythms of Slow Bal as danced by Dean and Nancy Raftery.
Class level: Beginner
No experience in Slow Balboa or other dance styles necessary
Class type: Ambidancetrous
Everyone will learn both leading and following in this class
SPECIAL NOTE: Slow Balboa is danced in close embrace, chest-to-chest with a partner. It is expected that you will be comfortable connecting this way in class.
Admission to the workshop includes MCS's Tenth Anniversary dance later in the evening: https://www.facebook.com/events/1943968802897889
=== COVID-19 POLICY ===
Before attending the event, please review our COVID-19 policy on our website. (Short summary: You must be vaccinated, you must bring a mask but don't always need to wear it while dancing, you must give us your contact information, it may be necessary to cancel on very short notice so be prepared for that.)
https://motorcityswing.com/covid-19
=== CODE OF CONDUCT ===
Please read the Code of Conduct, Safer Spaces policy, and Class Rules before attending the workshop. This will save you time at check-in!
https://motorcityswing.com/code-of-conduct
https://motorcityswing.com/safer-spaces-policy
https://motorcityswing.com/class-rules
=== EVENT DETAILS ===
Saturday, May 9
4:30 to 6:30 – Workshop
7 to 8 pm – Beginner drop-in lesson
8pm until it ends – Open social dance
Venue: Matrix Theatre Company
2730 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Workshop: $20-40, pay what you can
Dance: FREE for workshop attendees!
For more information about swing dancing in metro Detroit, visit our website: motorcityswing.com
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