Get ready to experience the magic of Copenhagen Balboa Weekend 2024! This is your chance to dive into the enchanting world of Balboa dancing, where the elegance of the 1920s to 1940s meets the vibrant energy of live jazz music. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting to discover the joys of Balboa, we warmly welcome you to join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with jazz, connection, and community.
Imagine yourself gliding across the floor in unique and cozy venues in Copenhagen, each one echoing with the melodies of live bands that transport you back to the golden age of swing. Copenhagen, with its charming ambiance and rich cultural tapestry, provides the perfect backdrop for this dance extravaganza. Our event is designed to be inclusive and inviting, offering workshops and parties with music that cater to all skill levels. So, whether you’re perfecting your triple steps or taking your first tentative ones, there’s a place for you here.
But Copenhagen Balboa Weekend is more than just a dance event; it’s a celebration of the swing dance community. It’s about making new friends, sharing laughter, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Our friendly and passionate international instructors are eager to help you hone your skills, and our cozy atmosphere ensures that you feel right at home. So, come and immerse yourself in the joy of Balboa dancing, meet fellow enthusiasts, and let the music carry you away.
Sign up now and be part of this magical journey – we can’t wait to dance with you in Copenhagen!
Teachers
In addition to the ever-important evening parties with live music, CBW features two days of classes with legendary teachers and dancers to get inspired from:
Anna-Maria & Ralf Bernard from Swingdance Leipzig and,
Solen le Bihan & Laurent Wallet – WeBalTheWorld 🙂
Bands
There will be live bands for all parties
Rasmus Vennevold & Friends lighting up the dance floor
Flying Jazzman Quintet – find more to enjoy from them on spotify
Parties Friday and Saturday will be held at Literaturhaus (Møllegade 7) an amazing old church a few stops away with the new metro M3 lineWe are in the midst of Copenhagen with some of the best restaurants and cozy shopping areas all around us.
Classes and levels
Kindly read the level descriptions thoroughly before you register. This gives everybody the best chance for being at a suiting level.
The teachers/organizers may ask you to move up or down a level if they believe you have selected or been placed at a wrong level.
Beginners/Intermediate: You have danced some balboa, but you are still getting your sea legs. You have completed Level 1 with Ministry of Balboa or Happy Feet Studio.
Special price offer for B/I level: “Participating at one level including party pass Friday, Saturday and Sunday pay 999,- DKK or 135,- Euro.
Saturday, 14:00-17:00
Sunday, 10:00-13:00
Intermediate: You know the basics of Balboa and dance comfortably if the music is not too fast.
Saturday, 10:00-13:00
Sunday, 14:00-17:00
Intermediate/Advanced: You are an experienced Balboa dancer. You can lead or follow many moves and variations, and you feel comfortable dancing at all tempos.
Saturday, 14:00-17:00
Sunday, 10:00-13:00
Advanced: You are a very experienced Balboa dancer. You attend plenty of international workshops – you probably compete or teach classes and tasters on your local scene. You can lead or follow many moves and variations, switch roles, and you playfully dance at all tempos.
Saturday, 10:00-13:00
Sunday, 14:00-17:00
Evening activities and parties
Friday night at Literaturhaus
Taster TBA from 19:00-20:00
Balboa DJ
Live band Rasmus Vennevold & friends from 21:00-23:59
DJ Gasper from 00:00-02:00
Saturday night at Literaturhaus
Taster TBA from 19:00-20:00
Balboa DJ
Live band Flying Jazzman Quintet from 21:00-23:59
DJ Gasper from 00:00-02:00
Sunday evening at Serapion
Tea dance & afterparty from 17:30’isch at Serapion with live band TBA from 18:00-20:30 and maybe to be continued downtown 😉
Prices
Participating at one level including party pass Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1.300 DKK or 175,5 Euro
Participating at two levels including party pass Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1.700 DKK or 229,5 Euro
Party pass for Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 500 DKK or 67,5 Euro
Party ticket for one night (at the door only): 212 DKK
We finally have found a new registration system we think are better, but it still does have a tiny flaw – for new registrants it doesn’t send email on initial registration, but if you can download a PDF from a link on the last page of the registration – then you are registered. For those who have prior registrations in this system you should expect to get an email.
Even if you first register as a single, but then find a partner, then you can just have them add your name and email to their registration, and we will accept both.
Follow the registration link below and look for lines beginning with CBW – Copenhagen Balboa Weekend
Payment must be made within 3 days of receiving acceptance email and payment instructions to secure your registration. If we don’t receive your full payment in due time your reserved spot may be given to another person.
Please take care of all transfer costs and conversion cost if paying via bank transfer.
Unfortunately we cannot refund your purchased class pass for any reason, but you may transfer your class pass to someone else with the same dance role (leader or follower). If you do so, let us know by email to whom you sold your class pass so we can update the registration.
Liability
All participants are attending the event at their own risk
The Ministry of Balboa do not assume any liability or responsibility for incidents and/or injuries and loss or damage of any personal belongings during the classes or socials.
Classes with very few participants may be cancelled & refunded
Photos and video
You consent to having your photograph / video taken during the event and published.
Other information
It may take us a few days to get back to you, not least because we need to ensure balance between leaders and followers. But if you get nervous about your registration, or if you have questions, you are always welcome to reach out to us via e-mail at dans@balboaswing.dk
🎉 Get ready to swing into spring with the Copenhagen Balboa Weekend! 🕺💃 From May 24th-26th, dive into a world of Balboa dance, featuring international stars Gloria Garcia, Jon Kay, Amy Lu, and Alexander Lieu as your guides.
With classes for all levels, legendary live bands for unforgettable evening parties, and a magical setting in the heart of Copenhagen, this is your chance to dance, learn, and celebrate in an unmatched atmosphere.
Cancel any other plans, sign up and let the rhythm take you away!
This weekend, from Friday February 23rd to Sunday February 25th we are arranging Copenhagen Slow Balboa Festival complete with classes and evening parties.
We’ll have live music both Friday and Saturday evening, and to make it easier for those who doesn’t know so much Slow Balboa yet, we are aiming at 50% slow Balboa music, 25% Lindy music and 25% regular Balboa music.
Learning Slow Balboa is an import part of mastering Balboa, yes even if it is much slower music, the connection and technique is the same, yet the tempo brings new challenges.
That’s why we have 2 Slow Balboa events for you here in February.
Our main event is Copenhagen Slow Balboa Festival in the very last weekend of February. Here you will quickly learn Slow Balboa from world-renowned dance teachers Anni & Gašper.
Don’t forgot that you also get 2 fabulous parties with live music!
In march we will continue with our weekly classes, but we are not quite ready to open that registration, so why not register for our newsletter here: https://www.balboaswing.dk/get-our-newsletter/
What a whirlwind of dance, laughter, and joy we experienced this October at the Copenhagen Balboa Weekend. As we reminisce about the wonderful moments we shared, from the lively parties at Serapion to the masterclass in Slow Balboa, we are thrilled to announce that the memories we created together are now just a click away!
We are excited to share that the photos from the unforgettable Copenhagen Balboa Weekend are now available online. Relive the steps, the spins, and the smiles by visiting our photo gallery.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the participants, instructors, and volunteers who made this event a grand success.
As you browse through the photos, we hope they bring back the rhythm and spirit to your mind. Feel free to share your favorites and tag us on social media!
Stay tuned for more exciting events and keep dancing!
We are proud to present a feast of Balboa opportunities here in October 2023.
We have many many class and workshop offerings, check the menu on this website, visit the new registration system at https://shop.balboaswing.dk/ or checkout the Copenhagen Balboa weekend which still has a few spots, but also 1 completely sold out class.
Friday September 15th you can try Slow Balboa at Cafe Globen. We start with a free gratis introduction from 19-20, and then there is slow swing music from 20 so you can social dance and mingle with the other participants.
