Slow It Down! Balboa & Lindy Hop Workshops
May 13, 2023 | 12:30 to 5:30 PM | Click here to register!
Balboa & Lindy Hop can be danced at ALL TEMPOS! Focus on your slow dance technique in these special workshops brought to you by the Hot Rhythm Foundation.
Intro to Slow Balboa
Instructors: Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell
Learn the fundamentals of Dean Raftery's Slow Balboa in this one-hour workshop and never sit out a slow song again! This class is beginner-friendly and for anyone who wants to brush up on their fundamentals or learn the opposite role.
Slow Balboa (Intermediate & Advanced)
Instructors: Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell
In this class you will expand your Slow Balboa repertoire with new moves and stylings for both followers and leaders.
Slow Lindy Hop (Intermediate & Advanced)
Instructors: Joanna Lucero & Emory Thompson
Enhance your dance at slower tempos! In this class, you will learn to love every step you're on, utilizing both familiar and new moves and stylings!
Intro to Slow Balboa
Instructors: Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell
Learn the fundamentals of Dean Raftery's Slow Balboa in this one-hour workshop and never sit out a slow song again! This class is beginner-friendly and for anyone who wants to brush up on their fundamentals or learn the opposite role.
Slow Balboa (Intermediate & Advanced)
Instructors: Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell
In this class you will expand your Slow Balboa repertoire with new moves and stylings for both followers and leaders.
Slow Lindy Hop (Intermediate & Advanced)
Instructors: Joanna Lucero & Emory Thompson
Enhance your dance at slower tempos! In this class, you will learn to love every step you're on, utilizing both familiar and new moves and stylings!
Schedule
12:30 pm: Intro to Slow Balboa for Newcomers
1:30 pm: Slow Balboa for Intermediate & Advanced
3:30 pm: Slow Lindy for Intermediate & Advanced
1:30 pm: Slow Balboa for Intermediate & Advanced
3:30 pm: Slow Lindy for Intermediate & Advanced
Pricing
Intro to Slow Balboa (1-hour workshop)
Slow Balboa or Lindy Hop (One 2-hour workshop)
Slow Balboa & Lindy Hop (Two 2-hour workshops)
- $15.00
Slow Balboa or Lindy Hop (One 2-hour workshop)
- General Public: $30.00
- Austin Swing Syndicate Member (with valid membership): $25.00
- Student (with valid student ID): $20.00
Slow Balboa & Lindy Hop (Two 2-hour workshops)
- General Public: $55.00
- Austin Swing Syndicate Member (with valid membership): $45.00
- Student (with valid student ID): $35.00
Location
Balance Dance Studio
4544 S. Lamar #200/#300
We will be in Studio #2
Austin, TX 78745
4544 S. Lamar #200/#300
We will be in Studio #2
Austin, TX 78745
Instructor Bios
Jennifer Reed (Austin, TX)
Jennifer learned her first rock steps in 2000 from Valerie Salstrom and Joel Plys in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. After a foray into West Coast Swing and sparkly clothes, Jennifer returned to Balboa and Lindy Hop in 2010. She loves teaching Balboa to all levels of dancers and holds a special place in her heart for newcomers. Jennifer values partnership and the feel and flow of the dance above all, and she strives to demonstrate a classic aesthetic and elegance in her own dancing.
Matt Mitchell(Austin, TX)
Since 1998, Matt has been honing his dance skills; starting with East Coast, he quickly moved into Lindy Hop and other Swing-era dances–with a very short detour into Ballroom. He’s studied with top Lindy Hop and Balboa contemporaries as well being influenced by the original greats (Frankie Manning, Dean Collins, Maxie Dorf and Willy Desatoff). From 2007 through 2011, he was one of the lead instructors for Get Hep Swing (assisting the incomparable Valerie Salstrom) and helped choreograph Hustle and award winning Swing routines. He strives to bring solid fundamentals and just-the-right amount of connection to Lindy Hop and Balboa, while creating room for musicality and playfulness.
Joanna Lucero (Austin, TX)
Joanna grew up loving swing era jazz, but didn’t discover lindy hop until college. Hooked from the very first swingout, she took every opportunity to learn as much as she could. Joanna holds titles from competitions such as Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown, International Lindy Hop Championships and Lone Star Championships, among others. A bundle of energy, Joanna finds joy in the social dance partnership and in the music. As a teacher, she strives to help students gain confidence in their movement and rhythm.
Emory Thompson (Austin, TX)
A relatively recent transplant to Austin, Emory has been partnered dancing since college. Mostly focused on Lindy Hop with a long foray into Blues and most recently dipping a toe into Balboa, Emory strives to find the right dance, movement, and styling that fits each moment of each song with each partner. When he’s not dancing, Emory can be found woodworking, reading, or cooking up something interesting.