= the difficulty level of the track (more shoes means more difficult)
Class Tracks
FUNdamentals
This track is for anyone who wants to develop solid balboa and bal-swing fundamentals. This is also a great class for anyone interested in learning the opposite role. No prior experience is necessary is necessary for this track and beginners are welcome. These classes will cover basic balboa technique and movements to get students on the dance floor immediately. If this is one’s first balboa experience, participants should plan to attend the first class before the dance on Friday evening.
Recommended levels: Beginner, Advanced Beginner
Tentative class size: 25 followers, 25 leaders
Slow Balboa
This is a rare opportunity to spend an entire weekend studying Slow Balboa. This track is for all levels. Previous balboa experience is helpful, but not necessary Participants will also be able to choose from a variety of electives on Saturday and Sunday morning.
Recommended level: Any level!
Tentative class size: 40 followers, 40 leaders
The Social Dancer
This track will focus on connection and partnership. Dancers in this track have solid fundamentals and are ready to take their social dancing to the next step. Participants will also be able to choose from a variety of electives on Saturday and Sunday morning.
Recommended level: Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced
Tentative class size: 50 followers, 50 leaders
Pure Balboa
Spend an entire weekend working on connection and footwork in pure balboa. This class is not for beginners. It is intended for balboa students with solid fundamentals. Participants will also be able to choose from a variety of electives on Saturday and Sunday morning. Read more about pure balboa here.
Recommended level: Intermediate, Intermediate-Advanced, Masters
Tentative class size: 40 follows, 40 leaders
Classic
The Classic course will delve into the rich and multicultural history of balboa and explore classic balboa patterns. Dancers will take inspiration from historical balboa dancers to develop their own unique style. Students will also be able to choose from a variety of electives on Saturday and Sunday morning.
Recommended level: Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Advanced, Masters
Tentative class size: 40 followers, 40 leaders
Performance
Step into the spotlight with our Balboa Performance Track! This track offers the perfect opportunity to refine your technique, develop stage presence, and work closely with inspiring instructors to create a fun balboa performance. This class will be taught exclusively by Irina Amzashvili and Matt Richey.
You’ll deepen your musicality, sharpen your connection, and explore creative footwork—all while collaborating with a supportive group of fellow balboa dancers. The experience culminates in an optional performance on Sunday evening.
Recommended level: Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Advanced, Masters
Tentative class size: 30 followers, 30 leaders
The Competitor
This track will focus on performance and showmanship as well as partner and solo practice drills. This track is for advanced balboa dancers who are interested in learning to add more texture to their footwork, developing a personal style, and adding some pizzaz to their arsenal of moves. Students will also be able to choose from a variety of electives on Saturday and Sunday morning. Participants in this track are encouraged to sign up for weekend contests.
Recommended level: Intermediate/Advanced, Advanced, Masters
Tentative class size: 20 followers, 20 leaders