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Friday Electives & Workshops

Elective classes are included in your Full Weekend Passes.
​Most of our electives are "all levels". Those that are not will specify otherwise.
Elective classes are open to non-full weekend pass holders for the price of $25 per class or $100 for the day. Two-hour workshops are $50. 
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All Friday classes are at The Mansion - 2312 San Gabriel, St

Time
Art Gallery
Main Ballroom
Georgian Room
The Landing
12:00 pm
Vintage Inspiration: the Arthur Murray Shag Dancers
​w/ Sarah & Jeremy

Taking inspiration from the Arthur Murray Shag clips, Sarah and Jeremy will explore fun moves and movements from such greats as Tom Gallagher, Francine Frances, John Englert and Ruth Scheim.
Air steps & tricks for Collegiate Shag
​w/ Tabitha & Joe

​(2-hour workshop)

Reservation required
$5 mat fee per couple
Linger Longer: A deep dive into Slow Balboa
​w/ Jenn Lee & Mickey

​(2-hour workshop)
Box Shag w/ Shannon
Original Carolina Shag, aka Box Shag! This 8-count, single-time dance is one of the oldest of the (collegiate) shag dances. It is best danced to mid-tempo swing music and is smoother and less aerobic than its double rhythm counterpart. 
1:10 pm
Lindy Hop (Int)
​w/ Hannah & Scott

Try this one cool move, which will totally revolutionize your dancing! 
Air steps & tricks for Collegiate Shag
​w/ Tabitha & Joe

​​(2-hour workshop)

​
Reservation required
Linger Longer: A deep dive into Slow Balboa
​w/ Jenn Lee & Mickey
​
​(2-hour workshop)
Heel Shag w/ Shannon
Heel Shag is one of the few partnered dances where both leader and follower use the same footwork, making it ideal for dancing both roles, and switching roles within a song. 

2:20 pm
Switchin'!
​Collegiate Shag
​w/ Shannon & Julie

Everybody leads, everybody follows, everybody dances!  Fun ways to switch roles in Collegiate Shag.
Air steps & tricks for Balboa
​w/ Theresa & Bobby
​
​(2-hour workshop)

​
Reservation required
$5 mat fee per couple
Pure Balboa
​w/ Shani & Nick

​"Float like a butterfly" Understanding the original "feel" of Pure Balboa dancers!
Solo Follower Styling
​w/ Tabitha & Taylor

Learn solo base movement and balance, then start exploring ways to style your dancing! Tabitha and Taylor will guide you through basics shapes and how to adapt them to suit your style of swing. This class is a great way to start defining your voice as follower and enhance your musicality through self-initiated movement.
​No partner needed!


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3:30 pm
The Nitty Gritty & Friday Night Performance! 
​w/ Stephen

Get right down to the real nitty gritty in this fun solo dance that we will perform Friday night! Don't miss out on the fun. See what it's all about: youtu.be/--2Dg6SnJbk?si=06tH_CRZ9th-fxDh
Air steps & tricks for Balboa
​w/ Theresa & Bobby
​​(2-hour workshop)

Reservation required
Balboa "Improv" Instruction
w/ Jen & Matt

​Matt and Jen will take topics shouted out by students to craft a class right in front of your eyes. But there's a catch: they cannot plan or talk with each other just like in real improv. See what their "yes, and" relationship creates. 


Momentum and Collaboration for Clear, Creative, & Dynamic Switch Dancing w/ Emily & Ruth
Question and explore what it means to lead and follow with techniques that make switching roles feel smooth, dynamic, and expressive. Must be proficient with basic Bal-Swing vocabulary.
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