We adore everyone’s excitement to learn more about Balboa, and we want to continue sharing the love <3
Beginner Bootcamp Dates:
September 1st, September 29th, October 27th, *November tbd
Check out more info below:
During the Beginner Balboa Bootcamp nights (Sept. 1st, 29th, and Oct. 27th), Sarah will be running a Lindy Hop Mentorship program in another part of the building.
Short Version: We want to help you break through your dancing plateau! These sessions will be mentor-led, which means the focus is on group collaboration and workshopping based on similar interests.
Tuesday Night Location: The Quixote
2104 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201
*parking info below
On NON-Beginner Bootcamp weeks, the BegIntermediate Classes will continue the same format as the summer — with monthly guest instructors!
6:30pm -7:15pm Facilitated Open Practice
7:30pm – 8:15pm Topic-based Balboa Lesson
8:15pm – 9pm Social Dance
$10 for the evening
$5 for the Social Dance only
*price negotiations and service trades available
Facilitated Open Practice
This time is dedicated to collaborative workshopping – dancers with more experience are encouraged to bring a video clip to break down or work on learning the opposite role!
This is also a chance for newer dancers to get more focused feedback and extra practice time prior to the lesson.
Don’t have time to run home before the lesson? You’re welcome to come hang out and socialize or eat a quick supper until you’re ready to hop in.
Balboa Lesson
These sessions will lean towards a more traditional lesson setting, with rotating partnerships and themed content for the evening. Each night will focus on a particular Balboa move(ment), with multi-tiered instruction options for learners of all backgrounds.
*Regular attendance is encouraged, but we acknowledge summer is also a busy time for personal schedules! If you miss a lesson, we suggest coming to the next week’s 6:30pm practice for a recap to stay on track.
Social Dance
Want more practice, but couldn’t make it before the lesson?
Your brain is full of learning, and need a chance to shake things up and get loose?
Found some new friends you want to get to know better?
This time is geared towards forming more connections with the dancers in Indy, whether you’re a conversation social butterfly or someone who dances every song!
*If you are interested in DJing, also let us know. 🙂
Parking @ The Quixote
2104 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201
The Quixote has free parking in the gravel lots to the north of the building, along Hamilton Ave on the west side of the building, and across Washington Street if needed.
*Due to current construction, we recommend allowing extra time to arrive at the venue. The south lot is also used to park construction equipment, so please prioritize parking on the north side of Washington street!
With the spreading popularity in modern swing dance spaces, shapes from other styles have become incorporated into “the Balboa Shuffle” and introducing more open shapes to the partnership.
Today, Balboa is characterized by two main styles: “Pure Bal” which is danced in closed position, and “Bal-Swing” which is danced as a combination of closed and open positions.
You can learn (LOTS) more in this article by Bobby White at *Swungover:
Swing History 101: SoCal Swings (1935-1939-ish)
And check out his video explanations here:
Already know some history, but want to learn more about the original dancers? Bobby has you covered!
Want to see for yourself? Come join Rachel (below) on Tuesdays!!!!
Make sure you read the FAQs on the info page so you know what you need to bring for class!
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