Balboa is one of the most versatile dances in a swing
dancer's repertoire. Since the 1930's, in the crowded large ballrooms on the
Balboa Peninsula at Newport Beach where it began, Balboa has been described as
the "sweetheart dance" and "the only way to hold your sweetheart
close while dancing to fast music." Learning Balboa opens you up to a
world of sumptuous slow songs, effortless fast dancing, and moves that blend
classy with cool! It's often been called a dancer's dance.
Come join us and along with Balboa dancers from cities
surrounding Rochester! Try out the new moves you have learned in your local Groove
Juice Swing, Rochester Swing Dance Network (Esther and Richard's Balboa classes),
or National Balboa events like the All Balboa Weekend (ABW) in Cleveland. If you are
new to Balboa, come early and we will teach you the basics. No partner needed!