4th Annual Electrifying Swing Ball

San Francisco Balboa Festival

host of North American Open December 11-15, 2008

 
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Balboa Festival

2 sets of Workshops all at Hotel Whitcomb!
Which level should you be in? We do have Instructor Placements; Check the Levels Page!

What are the dances-
click here to learn more about these unique dances!
  • Fun with no partner & no experience needed in beginners level, Start from scratch!
  • Full Workshop, Dance & Contest schedule on Schedule page link
  • Prep with the latest DVD available now at SwingFestSF.com
  • All instructors are professional & will use non gender specific terms to create
    a friendly dance environment for all! (Same Sex Dancing is welcome!)

Swing from the 1920's to 40's at Night workshops in the 'Swing Shift' with champion dancers instructing in
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Drop in for all levels except for Lindy Hop which is intermediate & advanced only):

  • Lindy Hop
  • Collegiate Shag
  • Charleston & more!

Balboa Swing from the 1930's during the Day with champion dancers Instructing you:

  • Beginning
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate/Advanced
  • Advanced



It's Minn one of our instructors this year.
Here he's throwing his partner Corina!

-Dance Floor Etiquette

Following dance floor etiquette helps everyone to have fun. Basically, just be courteous and respectful of others around you: Look where you are going, and be prepared for the unexpected. If you bump into someone, smile and apologize. If someone bumps into you, smile and apologize. If you find yourself apologizing all the time, maybe the problem isn’t just everybody else. If you find yourself smiling all the time, well, good. If you are not dancing, don’t stand on the dance floor. Stand close to the wall so we don’t experience the incredible shrinking dance floor. Also, don’t carry drinks onto the dance floor. Report spills immediately or clean it up yourself! Finally, there is no excuse for “road rage” on the dance floor. If you see someone breaking the rules, let it go. Maybe he isn’t aware of the rules, maybe she’s trying her best, but it’s unlikely he really is a jerk who simply enjoys getting in your way. We all make mistakes. Getting angry isn’t going to solve anything. Smile, and apologize. Leaders are responsible for protecting their partners. Followers help them out if you see trouble coming. (Remember, it’s not always the leader’s fault.) We are all learning! Take responsibility for your own dancing.

Dancing isn't sex; Teachers dance both lead and follow regardless of gender so give the beginner same sex social dancers a break. The best way to learn a dance well is to learn the other part. Just ‘cause a person of the same sex asks you to dance doesn't mean they're hitting on you. But, if they do, respectfully set them 'straight' with a smile. And if you didn't already know this is a Gay run event. So, keep it Gay friendly!

Schedule, Contests, Prizes & Pricing subject to change for your dancing pleasure! Check at the event for schedule updates.