BFF SCHEDULE:
*** class descriptions coming
soon
CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
| ROOM 1:
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED |
ROOM 2:
ADVANCED PLUS |
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| FRIDAY | CLICK HERE TO SEE DESCRIPTIONS FOR FRI CLASSES... | |
| 7:00-8:00 | LAURA SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? |
HEIDI BEAUTIFUL LINES |
| 8:15-9:15 | HEIDI EXCITING FOOTWORK |
ANNE-HELENE BAL-SWING FOOTWORK |
| 9:30-1:00 |
DANCE - with LIVE MUSIC from CAMPUS FIVE featuring HILARY ALEXANDER |
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| SATURDAY | ||
| 10:00-11:00 | MARYSE GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF |
LAURA CLOSE & COMFY |
| 11:15-12:15 | ANNE-HELENE BALBOA FOOTWORK |
KELLY SPINS & TURNS |
| 12:30-1:30 | KELLY SPINS & TURNS |
ALISON BAL-SWING STYLING |
| 1:30-2:45 |
LUNCH BREAK |
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| 2:45-3:45 | ALISON I have 2 of them and I know how to use them... & BAL-SWING FLAIR |
HEIDI DANCING WITH THE MUSIC & COMPETITION TIPS |
| 4:00-5:00 | BRENDA WHO'S LEADING? |
MARYSE BFF: BEST FRAME FOREVER |
| 8:00-9:00 |
ALL LEVELS - MASTER'S DISCUSSION (may be moved to Sunday) |
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| 9:00-2:00 |
DANCE - with LIVE MUSIC from BLUE VOO SONNY LELAND, HAL SMITH & MORE... |
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| SUNDAY | ||
| 10:00-11:00 | ALISON ENERGY & MOMENTUM |
MARYSE GIRL POWER |
| 11:15-12:15 | MARYSE FOOT FETISHISM |
KELLY SYNCOPATIONS & PLAY TIME |
| 12:30-1:30 | KELLY FUN WITH LOLLIES & CROSSOVERS |
ANNE-HELENE THE ART OF FOLLOWING |
| 1:30-2:45 |
LUNCH BREAK |
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| 2:45-3:45 | ANNE-HELENE SURVIVAL TIPS FOR THE SOCIAL DANCE FLOOR |
ALISON I have 2 of them and I know how to use them... & TRICKS FOR HER TO SHINE |
| 4:00-5:00 | BRENDA SLOW BAL |
LAURA LENGTHY LEGS & LINES |
| 5:15-6:15 | HEIDI WHAT THE OLD TIMERS REALLY DID... |
BRENDA UNDERSTANDING RHYTHM |
*** ALL events will be held at CHEEK 2 CHEEK ballroom in
Pacific Beach -
www.cheek2cheek.net
909 Grand Ave (in CLOCK TOWER PLAZA)
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-7100
GET DIRECTIONS
BASICS: (from the 5 freeway -
exit GRAND/GARNETT - go West and pass 10 lights on Grand - 11th light is BAYARD)
*** We are fully aware that PARKING will be a challenge
so please ARRIVE EARLY!
*** The studio is 2 blocks from Pacific Beach with plenty of scenery and
restaurants available.
(Starbuck's, Ralph's Grocery Store,
Rubio's, Chinese, Subs, Thai, Mexican, IHOP)
DO NOT PARK on Grand - it is 2h parking that is
enforced!
STREET PARKING on side streets is your best bet:
Bayard,
Cass (1 block E), Thomas (1 block S), Reed (2 blocks S), Oliver (3 blocks S)
Mission
Blvd (1 block W), Hornblend (1 block N), Garnet (2 blocks N), Felspar (3 blocks
N)
PAY LOTS are available at Bayard & Hornblend.
PLAZA PARKING is available but not recommended during
the day due to other business.
FRIDAY INT/ADV CLASSES:
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? - 7pm (Laura):
Practice the difference between traveling and on-the-spot
turns in Bal-Swing.
EXCITING FOOTWORK - 8:15pm (Heidi):
Adding exciting footwork variations to your basics in Balboa.
FRIDAY ADV+ CLASSES:
BEAUTIFUL LINES - 7pm (Heidi):
How to create beautiful lines in your Bal-Swing to look like
a champion!
BAL-SWING FOOTWORK - 8:15pm (Anne-Helene):
Unique syncopations "Frenchie" style...
SATURDAY
INT/ADV CLASSES:
GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF - 10am (Maryse):
Pure following is an art that is often eclipsed by flash and
dazzle variations.
Here we will focus first on YOU as a dancer and work on posture and body
position,
and then how it all makes sense with a partner.
BALBOA FOOTWORK - 11:15am (Anne-Helene):
There's a lot you can do in that pure Bal connection -
Anne-Helene is one of the best at musical styling...
SPINS & TURNS - 12:30pm (Kelly)
You'll thank us for scheduling this BEFORE lunch...
As a trained, professional dancer; Kelly will teach you the technique needed for
beautiful spins & turns.
I have 2 of them and I know how to use them...
& BAL-SWING FLAIR - 2:45pm (Alison)
We mean ARMS! - thinking about OUR frame & balance...
& Styling variations for your Bal-Swing - transition, crossover, throwout
& lollie styling...
WHO'S LEADING - 4pm (Brenda):
This class will use the concept of leading and following
various layers simultaneously
to create an original experience every time you step on the dance floor.
We will work on having conversational dances that allow both partners to feel
supported
and appreciated while sharing our intimate expressions of the music.
ALL LEVELS - MASTER'S DISCUSSION - 8pm
The ladies of Balboa share their stories
and wisdom to inspire us all...
SATURDAY
ADV+ CLASSES:
CLOSE & COMFY - 10am (Laura):
Play with your posture & connection in closed to develop your
own style and variations.
SPINS & TURNS - 11:15am (Kelly):
As a trained, professional dancer; Kelly will teach you the
technique needed for beautiful spins & turns.
BAL-SWING STYLING - 12:30pm (Alison):
Styling variations for your full array of Bal-Swing -
transition, crossover, throwout & lollie styling...
DANCING WITH THE MUSIC & COMPETITION TIPS - 2:45pm (Heidi):
Working on the art of musicality - let the music drive your
movement.
Competition tips from the follow that has won & judged many.
BFF: BEST FRAME FOREVER - 4pm (Maryse):
Get those tricky muscles to work for you instead of against!
Your frame is your most essential tool.
ALL LEVELS - MASTER'S DISCUSSION - 8pm
The ladies of Balboa share their stories and wisdom to
inspire us all...
SUNDAY INT/ADV CLASSES:
ENERGY & MOMENTUM - 10am (Alison):
How to stay fluid and give your partner the connection they
need to lead with GOOSH!
FOOT FETISHISM - 11:15am (Maryse):
Good Bal starts with a good basic of course; but not only
that, we'll see how
it can be comfortable and elegant while getting your skills to the next level.
FUN WITH LOLLIES & CROSSOVERS - 12:30pm (Kelly):
Kelly shares her variations to add a new look to your lollies
and crossovers.
SURVIVAL TIPS FOR THE SOCIAL DANCE FLOOR - 2:45pm
(Anne-Helene):
Learn how to dance gracefully with ANYONE on the dance floor.
SLOW BAL -
4:00pm (Brenda):
Dancing Slow requires greater balance and continuous
connection, this can make it intimidating for leads and follows alike.
When the music is slow it's as if you can feel your partner's thoughts.
We will focus on creating a safe environment for that level of intimacy, as well
as dancing comfortably and relaxed to slow music while still being rhythmically
creative, and exploring directional movements to add texture to your slow
dancing.
WHAT THE OLD TIMERS REALLY DID... - 5:15pm (Heidi):
Learn the variations the original dancers enjoyed based on
video clips we will show during the master discussion.
SUNDAY ADV+ CLASSES:
GIRL POWER - 10:00m (Maryse):
Are we dancers or lumberjacks? Let's set the record
straight with this class.
We will see all sorts of ways to make our dancing more refined, classier and
sassier, including variations!
SYNCOPATIONS & PLAY TIME - 11:15am (Kelly):
Learn where and how to add style to your Balboa & Bal-Swing.
THE ART OF FOLLOWING - 12:30pm (Anne-Helene):
How to follow, how to relax, & what to feel - it's truly an art-form...
I have 2 of them and I know how to use them...
& TRICKS FOR HER TO SHINE- 2:45pm (Alison)
We mean ARMS! - thinking about OUR frame & balance...
& Cool tricks for the follower to show off too!
LENGTHY LEGS & LINES - 4pm (Laura):
For various moves, practice dressing them up and relaxing
enough to follow & accentuate the look of the move.
UNDERSTANDING RHYTHM - 5:15pm (Brenda):
Brenda will share the way she understands rhythm and how she
uses that understanding to create her own rhythms when dancing.
As a follow or lead you can vary your rhythms without adversely effecting your
partner.
This class aims to inspire your creativity and work ethic to make your dance
your own as well as more fun for all.