Balboa is a swing dance so, ostensibly, it can be danced to any swing music. However, each of the swing dances have distinct basic rhythmic structures - different combinations of steps, holds, triplesteps etc. - meaning that different tunes will…
When we teach classes, we are often asked to suggest good music for practising Balboa, so we decided to put together a playlist of some of our favourites. We have chosen these specifically for people starting out with Balboa, and…
When attending classes, almost any casual clothing that you feel comfortable in is fine. If you are about to attend your first class, we have some extra pointers about this and other tips here: Your First Dance Class. Evening parties…
When selecting footwear for swing dancing, it is important that the shoes be comfortable enough to dance in all night long, that they be secure on your foot and protect your joints from damage and, of course, we want them…