Balboa Workshop
with J Metz



Instructor: J Metz


When: Saturday,
November 22nd


Time: 11am to 2:30pm


Cost: $30


Location:
Whirl and Twirl Dance Club
(click for directions)


Get more comfortable with your Balboa basic!

This 3 hour, Saturday afternoon workshop is geared towards making the Balboa basics flow and feel more comfortable for both lead and follow on the dance floor. J will be going into detail on up-holds/down-holds, in and outs, and weight changes/redirection. By concentrating on these core basic moves, he will show you how to lead into other moves and combos effortlessly. J has traveled all over the world (read his bio below the class schedule) taking lessons and workshops with top Balboa dancers/instructors. Come spend 3 hours learning what enables the best of the best balboa dancers to dance smoothly at even the fastest tempos. This workshop is open to dancers of all levels, however, a functional understanding and execution of the basic Balboa footwork is required to take full advantage of the information introduced in this workshop. Individuals and couples welcome.

Class schedule:

11am - 12pm Up-hold/Down-hold - Strengthening your up-hold and down-hold basics with better connection.
12 - 12:15pm 15 min. break
12:15 - 1:15 In and Outs - This covers In and Outs and Come Arounds and how to build upon them.
1:15 - 1:30 15 min. break
1:30 - 2:30 Weight Changes and redirection - cool moves that make the follow smile.

Since beginning dancing in 2004, J has traveled all around the world improving his balboa skills and taking lessons from past and present balboa masters. A constant presence on the international dance scene, he has traveled to England, Sweden, France and Spain as well as around the US. He's even spent time with several "old timers" who still have a lot to teach. Most recently, J competed in the International Blaboa Competition at the London Balboa Festival in 2008.

J's dancing began in Orlando and he is looking forward to returning to bring back some of the great Balboa lessons he has picked up along the way. His unique sense of humor, energy, and tecahing style always makes class interesting and enjoyable!

Price & Registration: Advanced registration is only $30! Day-of registration is $35.

Advance registration is closed. However, you can still register at the door.

Dance the night away too! Be sure to join us for an evening of dancing after the workshop at our 2nd Saturday Swing Dance!

Questions? Email: lessons@FlyinFootwork.com Phone: 407-766-9849