We are delighted to announce a weekend of balboa and shag on 23rd and 24th September 2023. There will be classes for both beginners and more experienced in both bal and shag as well as two social dances. Run jointly with Oxford Lindy Hoppers, this will be a weekend not to be missed. Book your ticket on DanceCloud.
What
A whole weekend of fast dancing! We’ll be looking at the fundamentals of balboa and collegiate shag, some fancy footwork, cool moves, the “Shim Shag” and lots of social dancing to live music!
When and Where
Saturday 23 September 2023
Classes:
10:15 Registration at the Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, OX1 2A
10:30 Shag fundamentals & fancy feet with Immy & Izzy
11:45 Shag cool moves with Eleanor & Al
12:45 Lunch
13:30 Balboa fundamentals with Andrew & Anne
14:45 Balboa cool moves with Andrew & Anne
Social:
18:45 Doors open at St. Columba’s Church, Alfred Street, OX1 4E
19:00 The Shim Shag
20:00 Social with live music from Melody Room Jazz
23:00 Bed time!
Sunday 24 September 2023
Classes:
11:45 Registration at Old Headington Village Hall, Dunstan Road, Oxford OX3 9BY
12:00 Balboa moves & grooves with Andrew & Janet
13:30 Yet More Shag with Immy & Izzy
Social:
15:00 Tea Dance with live music from Jim Wynn at Old Headington Village Hall, Dunstan Road, Oxford OX3 9BY
18:45 Festival ends
How to book my ticket
Please book via DanceCloud.
Do I need to know any shag or balboa to attend the classes?
All dancers are welcome but we’re expecting most people will have tried either balboa or collegiate shag. On Saturday we will be running 2 classes on fundamentals that are suitable for everyone, including beginners and then 2 classes for more experienced dancers. The Shim Shag and Sunday classes will be all level classes so there should be plenty of dancing for everyone. Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like to check.
How about the socials?
All fast dancers welcome! Our lovely bands and DJs will be playing primarily up tempo songs with a balboa/shag “feel” but lindy hoppers, charleston flappers and St. Louis shaggers are of course welcome.
The Saturday evening live band is Melody Room Jazz and the Sunday afternoon live band is the Jim Wynn Swing Orchestra.
What should I bring?
Comfy clothing, dance shoes (nothing too sticky), water and may be a towel and an extra T-shirt or 3 as it can get quite sweaty.
Do I need a partner?
No. We will ask everyone to pick a primary role (lead or follow) when booking to help us balance numbers in the classes and will rotate partners during the class (although of course you can dance specifically with one person if you prefer).