Special Classes

We offer some special classes every day in the last slot of the day and before the party on friday. You can either add them to your main pass or if you take no Main Track classes, book some special classes individually.

Friday

18:00 – 19:30 – 30 € regular / 15 € for Main Class participants

Balboa: Pure-Bal, Lollie/Swivel

Larissa & Heiko

Pure-Bal to Bal-Swing, level up your dancing. We are working on your Pure-Bal Connection and switching between Pure-Bal and Bal-Swing and top it off with some Lollie und Swivel Variations.

Saturday

15:30 -16:45 – 25€ regular / 13 € for Main Class participants each

Shag: History Class

Charlotte & Jordan

We will watch old Clips together and practice original old-time moves. Open for all levels.
(It will not be the same as the class at Flying Feet Stuttgart 2024)

Balboa: Throw-out Variations

Larissa & Heiko

Discover how you can spice up the classic throw-out with creative variations and exciting accents. We’ll show you techniques to add dynamism, musicality and expression to your movements.

Balboa: Oldtimer Moves: Learn from the Classics!

Emiliya & Marlon

We are going to look at original Balboa dancers and explore the ways they moved. Let’s check out some of the moves they created and why they became must-haves of modern Balboa dancers‘ repertoire. Get ready to twist your hips and slide your feet! This class is open to all levels!

Sunday

15:30 -16:45 – 25€ regular / 13 € for Main Class participants each

Shag: Slow it Down

Charlotte and Jordan

Adding texture to your shag by slowing it down. Recommended for Shag Aspiring and up.

Balboa: Slides

Larissa & Heiko

Learn how to integrate gentle, sliding movements into your dance to make your Balboa style even smoother and more elegant.

Balboa: Jam Out: The revival at Bobby McGee’s

Emiliya & Marlon

Know those driving tunes that make you want to kick, jump, and slide? Want to express that energy in your Balboa? Feel the vibe of the modern swing sound? If your answer is „yes“, this class is for you! Let’s explore some of the styles of the late original dancers seen at BobbyMcGee’s parties in the 1980s*. This is an Intermediate+ level class. You should be familiar with all the basic moves and be ready to mix them up!

* for a brief overview of Balboa history you can check this online article by Bobby White:
https://swungover.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/a-way-too-breif-history-of-balboa/