2 Vintage Swing Festivals with workshops Night & Day

SF Balboa Swing Festival
& July Swingdependance Weekend

host of North American Open & Nor Cal Open (ALHC Regional) Swing Championships
in Balboa, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Shag, Same Sex& Team!

 
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Balboa Festival

2 events with Workshops both Day & Night!
What level should you be in-click here; & what are the dances-click here to learn more about these unique dances!

Entry for workshops December 2009: http://www.signmeup.com/63246
Entry for workshops July 2010: preregistration closed for 2009; For drop in check with venues on schedule page!
Other workshops or renting our studio for one: http://www.QueerBallroom.com

    July Swingdependance
    with Authentic Vintage Swing

     

    Evening Workshops
    July 3, 4, 5
    7-9pm


    Workshops in ALL VINTAGE SWING Styles by local Teachers & champion dancers schedule on Schedule page link Register on July Swing Nights page!

  • Lindy Hop
  • 1920's Charleston
  • Balboa & Balboa Swing
  • Blues & more!

 

Daytime basic Lessons
not to interfere with social dancing (like litp)
July 4 & 5, 2010:

Daytime Workshop December 5 & 6:


All instructors are professional & will use non gender specific terms to create a friendly dance environment for all! (Same Sex Dancing is welcome!)

-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.