Featuring an evening dance with the Tin Roof Jazz Band
April 9th
SwingBuffalo and the UB Swing Dance Club present "Buffalo Bals", a Balboa Swing Dance Workshop with Valerie Salstrom, International Balboa Champion from Cleveland, OH. Balboa is a form of swing dance documented as far back as 1915! It was born on the west coast and reached its Hey Day during the Swing Era of the 30's and 40's. It was kept alive long enough for it to be rediscovered in the mid to late nineties during the swing resurgence and is now danced all over the world. Known for its versatility to song speed, it can be danced to the fastest big band songs out there without breaking a sweat. Couples seemingly float across the floor in a close embrace. Dancers were even known to hold and sip drinks while they danced.
Balboa is becoming popular in Buffalo and is danced every week at Lindy Fix. Come join in the fun as we hold a 1-day workshop taught by Valerie Salstrom, organizer of one of the largest balboa events in the world: "All Balboa Weekend". We will have a day of classes followed by an evening dancing to the Tin Roof Jazz Band! You get 4 classes and a dance with a great live band for $35 (students: $25). Registration is at-the-door only.
Schedule:
10:00 - Registration opens at PCH
10:30-11:30 Class 1 at PCH
11:35-12:35 Class 2 at PCH
2:00-3:00 Class 3 at PCH
3:05-4:05 Class 4 at PCH
7:30-8 Beginner Swing Lesson by UB Swing Club at Harriman
8-11 Evening Dance with the Tin Roof Jazz Band at Harriman
Locations:
Polish Cadets Hall (PCH)
927 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY
Map:
Harriman Hall
Diefendorf Loop via Sherman Rd. off Bailey Ave.
UB South Campus
Buffalo, NY
Map:
It all takes place April 9th in Buffalo! See you there!
SwingBuffalo
A few of our regulars live in Elmwood village. I'm sure any of us would be willing to give you a ride tinypliny, including myself. Just post on the facebook event page that you need a ride:
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Rob
That's pretty neat... only its slightly far away to walk from home...