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Our cozy Balboa Weekend Workshop in Trondheim is returning the 25.-27. April. You can look forward to workshop classes with two instructors couples, as well as parties with live music in the evenings! More information will be announced, so stay tuned!๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Registration for full passes is open! Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/zvG2NaEvF46pdjse8
We will offer different types of full passes based on if you have an active student status, are a member of NTNUI Dans or none of the above. Party passes (2 parties with live music on Friday and Saturday, tea dance on Sunday) only have one type and will be released on 1st of February.
Full pass, regular: 1500 NOK (~ 130 EUR)
Full pass, student: 1200 NOK (~ 105 EUR)
Full pass, NTNUI Dans member: 1100 NOK (~ 95 EUR)
Party pass, all Parties: 500 NOK (~ 45 EUR)
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Sanna has a diverse background in social dancing and after trying out many different styles, she found her dancing home in Balboa in 2002. In her teaching, she combines practical with whimsical and draws inspiration from any dance to help dancers with all skill levels. Sannaโs classes are known for being fun, light, and engaging.
Mel, known for bringing his enthusiasm and charisma to any dance floor, is a dance instructor who dedicates his time to encouraging swing dancing in the United Kingdom, Europe and North America. He began his dancing and musical background as a break-dancer and DJ in his teenage years in Canada and has been dancing and competing in swing events across Europe and the United States since 2002. Having experience with Lindy Hop and Blues, Mel's current passion lies in mastering Balboa and Bal-Swing - a journey of continuous learning. He has been teaching Balboa in Europe since 2011 and his technical, "down-to-earth" and positive approach to learning helps to make the classes he teaches not only informative but also a fun experience. Mel's aspiration to be an ambassador for Balboa stems from a drive to continuously learn and share his passion of Balboa to enthusiasts alike.
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Linda and Andreas were pivotal in shaping Osloโs Balboa scene and have since played a key role in establishing Trondheimโs Balboa community. Their journey with us began in 2022 when they launched the local scene with the first Balboa weekend workshop. Their engaging and practical teaching style has brought local dancers together and continues to attract participants to their workshops ever since.
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We will offer two levels during the workshops, with 6 hours of classes in each level on Saturday and Sunday. The levels are described below. If you are unsure which level you should take, feel free to contact us and ask!
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This level is for dancers who have been practicing Balboa regularly in classes and on the social dance floor. You feel comfortable with the basics like uphold, downhold, out and in, toss out, lollies, and swivels, and maybe you know a few simple variations. Youโve got a good sense of Balboa rhythms and can switch between closed and open positions with ease.
Youโll build on what you already know by learning fun new moves and creative variations. Weโll also work on making your dancing feel smoother and more connected, so everything flows better.
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This level is for dancers who are passionate about Balboa and take every chance to dance it. Youโve been dancing regularly, enjoy social dancing, and have likely attended a few festivals. You are confident in your basics, can adapt your style to different partners, and enjoy inspiring and being inspired during social dances. Youโre comfortable dancing at faster tempos and are eager to take your skills even further.
Youโll focus on refining your technique, adding more rhythm and footwork variations, and exploring creative challenges. Perfect for dancers who want to push their skills further and take on new ideas with confidence and joy.
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Be prepared for a ton of dancing at our social dance parties, which will take place at our venue: Lademoen Bydelshus. During both the Friday and Saturday parties there will be 3 hours each of live music with none other than our returning band: Fossmark Four!. Finally, on Sunday we will round off the weekend with a cozy social tea dance (ending at around 8 PM).
Fossmark Four is a young and solid swinging quartet rooted in the jazz track at NTNU in Trondheim. The band has terrific energy and a shared love for "everything that swings". The band members have previously played with other ensembles, such as We Take Requests, Ada and her Jazzhoppers, and King Clarinet. The quartet is headed by saxophonist ร sne Ausen Fossmark on tenor- and soprano sax, who makes saucy references to both Stan Getz and Coleman Hawkins' sound and style.
The band consists of:
ร sne Ausen Fossmark โ Saxophones
Nicolay Hansli โ Piano
Johannes Burns Lykkรฅs โ Bass
Elias Green Baadsvik - Drums
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lademoen Bydelshus, รstersunds gate 1, 7067 Trondheim, Norge,Trondheim, Norway
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