Balboa Day Camp
Sunday, March 30 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT to
Sunday, March 30 2025 at 9:00 PM EDT
Description
Register here!
Immerse yourself in the world of Balboa with Swing Ann Arbor! Spend a day learning from some of the best Balboa dancers from across Michigan, and spend the evening shuffling in our beloved Vandenberg Room. Two levels of classes will be offered, and everyone will come together at the end for a mixed levels class. All admission is on our Pay-What-You-Wish scale, see more details below!
Level distinctions and FAQ’s:
Balboa 101 - No Balboa experience required! If you’re not quite comfortable with the prerequisites listed in track 201, this class is right for you.
Balboa 201 - If you are comfortable with up and down hold basics, come arounds, out and ins, and lollies, this track is right for you!
What shoes should I wear?
You will have the most luck dancing balboa in low-grip shoes with a smooth sole. Chunky shoes and grippy sneakers are not recommended.
Where can I park?
Street parking in Ann Arbor is free on Sundays, but several parking structures such as the Thayer Structure and Maynard Structure are also nearby and free.
Where can I coordinate carpools?
Check out the Michigan Balboa Facebook group, or the Michigan swing dancers Discord for communication platforms. (Contact us for an invite to the discord server)
Do you offer scholarships or discounts?
We often have volunteer opportunities at our events where you can collect SAA credit! If you have interest in volunteering at our events, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kaya Lakein (klakein@umich.edu)
Who are your instructors?
Angel Jenio (Lansing, MI)
Scott Herdegen (Grand Rapids, MI)
Annaliese Keiser (Ann Arbor, MI)
Emily Topham (Ypsilanti, MI)
SCHEDULE:
12:00-1:15pm
Balboa 101, Mason Hall 1436, Annaliese and Angel
Balboa 201, Mason Hall 3401, Emily and Scott
1:30-2:45pm
Balboa 101, MH 1436, Scott and Annaliese
Balboa 201, MH 3401, Angel and Emily
3:00-4:30pm
All levels lesson, topic TBA, MH 3401, Angel and Scott
6:30-9:00pm
Social Dance, Michigan League, Vandenberg Room
ADMISSION:
Full day camp (4 hours of classes and 2.5 hour social dance)
Pay-What-You-Wish $25-60
Classes only
Pay-What-You-Wish $15-40
Social dance only
Pay-What-You-Wish $5-20