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Friday,
November 2nd,
2007
Balboa & Swing Party
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Balboa Introduction lesson
with Marcus & Bärbl
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Dear Balboa lovers,
our 3rd
MUNICH BALBOA WEEKEND is coming close. A whole weekend
dedicated to Balboa / Bal-Swing only. We have invited two very
charming, wellknown, and popular teacher couples from the USA, and
an Oldtime dance legend to help you discovering new secrets of
Balboa:
Joel & Alison
aus San Diego
Mickey & Kelly aus New York
Ray Cunningham aus Los Angeles
Ray will show
you one of his specialities:
"Laminu" (Slow Balboa). Some of you may
have been introduced to the Laminu already by Joel & Alison at the Rock That Swing Festival 2007.
Learn by the Master himself.
Joel & Alison
are the organizers of the world-known "Balboa Rendezvous" which is
held in San Diego / Balboa Island and attended by many Oldtime
dancers and dancers from all over the globe. Mickey & Kelly are the
shooting stars in the Balbo scene. They have won the International
Balboa Championships twice in a row and are one of the most
frequented teachers right now.
The weekend
workshop will cover all levels from beginner to advanced Balboa dancers.
We will have a special 3 hour beginner track which covers all the
basic requirements for the next classes. Any new beginner but also
Balboa dancers who started recently Balboa can join these track (see
level description). If you want to prepare yourself beforehand a bit,
we can recommend you our instructional
Balboa videos
to learn from.
The location for the workshop is again the
Tango-Tanz-Kultur-ETAGE,
Sonnenstr. 12a/III/RGB, Munich-Center.
The studio has an amazing wooden floor - perfect for Balboa!
Dance possibilities on the weekend: On Friday, November 2nd,
2007 we'll
gonna have a
BALBOA /
BAL-SWING DANCE PARTY at the Gaststätte Hirschau in the
English Garden. The locations has a fantastic dance floor for Balboa
- you will love it.
Music will be provided by
different DJs and before the party there will be a Balboa introduction class held by Marcus & Bärbl.
We hope you all will come and have a great time. On Saturday
(Schrannenhalle) and on Sunday (Max-Emanuel-Brauerei) will be more dance possiblities (see below).
Have
also a look at
our GENERAL EVENT CALENDAR!
We are
looking forward to welcome you and wish you an unforgettable weekend
with a lot of Balboa dancing
in Munich
Marcus &
Bärbl
www.worldofswing.com
www.rockthatswing.com
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Joel & Alison
(USA) |
 Since
their marriage and move to San Diego, CA in mid-2002, Joel
and Alison Plys have made quite a name for themselves. They
have a high quality, energetic approach to the dance which
makes every lesson with them a blast!
Joel & Alison’s down
to earth, enthusiastic attitudes are contagious and offer a
very personal learning experience. Joel & Alison have a full
knowledge and understanding of various styles that they
share in their instruction. They encourage students to study
and be open to “differences” so that they can make the dance
their own.
Joel & Alison embody these qualities in their instruction
and their dancing while remembering the true reason they
dance - for FUN!
Joel co-created the
popular All Balboa Weekend in Cleveland, OH - the first ever
ALL Balboa event. Joel & Alison are the creators of the
Balboa Rendezvous - simply the greatest gathering for
Balboa instructors and dancers. They are huge supporters of
communities and promoters working together to help each
scene prosper and grow.
Their emphasis is on
quality instruction versus competitive placement, yet they
have their share of successes. They have competed and placed
multiple times at the following events:
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American Lindy
Hop Championships (ALHC)
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American Classic
Balboa Championship (ACBC at the All Balboa Weekend in
Cleveland)
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National
Jitterbug Championships (NJC)
www.2plyswing.com
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Mickey &
Kelly (USA) |
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 A
native of Pasadena California, Mickey
Fortanasce was introduced to Balboa early on
in his dance-life. His captivation for this
particular dance resulted in his subsequent
efforts to learn as much as possible about
Balboa. For the last eight years, Mickey has
lived in New York where he has been working to
bring a greater love and appreciation for Balboa
to the city.
Originally
from Tennessee, Kelly Arsenault has been
a dancer for the majority of her life. She has
participated in ballet, jazz, and modern dance.
In 2003, Kelly moved to NYC and teamed up with
Mickey soon afterwards.
Together they
are now nationally recognized teachers and
competitors, placing in both Lindy Hop and
Balboa. Most recent winnings include a repeat
victory at the International Balboa
Championships, held at the Balboa Rendezvous.
Their commitment to fostering Balboa in New York
also led them to establish the city's first and
only regularly occurring social dance event
devoted to fast footed dancers of all types,
known as White Heat.
Homepage of
Mickey and Kelly
Videoclip of Mickey & Kelly on youtube:
Balboa Rendezvous 2006
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Ray
Cunningham (USA) |
 Ray Cunningham is from Los Angeles and an Oldtime dancer
of the late 40's. He is a very fine dancer with a great humor
and still in very good shape. Ray is well-known for his great
timing. One of his specialties is the slow form of
Balboa: the LAMINU.
Since he showed the Laminu two years
ago at the Balboa Rendezvous, people got crazy for that dance
and he's travelling around the world to teach it to the dance
crowd. It will be his first visit to Germany. He is very excited
about Germany and especially about Munich. So we are very
pleased to welcome Ray to our Munich Balboa Weekend.
Ray will show you the secrets of the
Laminu in a few lessons. Don't miss his classes and don't miss
to meet him!
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Classes |
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Each class is 60 minutes long. Please take
your own Balboa dance level into account and join the level
where you fit in. It's in your own interest and also in the interest
of the other participants. The classes will increase in difficulty.
We have no special class themes this time - except the beginner
track - so the teachers can address the material to the needs of the
classes. They will cover all important aspects like footwork, turns,
figures, rhythm, variations ... Videotaping is not allowed during
the classes. The teachers will summarize the class material at the
end of the lessons for videotaping.
Beginner track: NO
dance knowledge required! We will start right from the beginning.
The beginner track is also recommended to the dancers who want to
refresh their Balboa basic knowledge or to see how other teachers
are teaching the basics. Each teacher has it's own preference and
way and it's always a good inspiration and new experience.
Beginners/Intermediate:
You have danced already some Balboa and know a few basic figures.
You are not so sure in them yet, but you want to improve your Balboa
skills and learn new figures and steps.
Intermediate: Minimum
requirement for the intermediate classes are the Basics,
Come Around (Break Turn) and some basic figures as Paddles, Lollies, Throw Out, Inside
Turn.
Intermediate/Advanced: This is the intermediate stage between
the intermediate and the advanced level.
Advanced: To join this class level you should dance Balboa / Bal-Swing
on a higher level already for quite a while on a regular base.
Basic variations and figures as Lollies, Inside-/Outside Turn, Throw Out, Come Around,
Adlibs etc. should be absolutely NO problem for you.
You know your steps and figures very
well and are prepared and up for new challenges.
Registration:
The workshop can only be booked for one or two days -
except the beginner track. You will get in the advantage of
reduced prices if you book two days of participation
or if you are a student (bring your ID with you). You can find the price structure underneath the time table.
If you are quick and register before October 26th, 2007, you will save even more money with the Early Bird
Special.
Single people
can register, too. If you have the possibility to bring a partner
with you, than it will be an advantage for the whole class, because
it will be a more balanced situation between leaders and followers.
Make sure
that you bring shoes with a smooth sole (leather soles,
suede leather etc.) with you. Rubber soles are not good for Balboa.
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TIME TABLE / SCHEDULE |
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SATURDAY |
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BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE |
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED |
| 09:30 - 10:00 |
Registration (30 min.) |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Beginner Track
Joel & Alison
Balboa Grundschritt |
Ray Cunningham
& Kelly |
| 11:00 - 11:10 |
Break (10 min.) |
| 11:10 - 12:10 |
Beginner Track
Marcus & Bärbl
Pure Bal |
Mickey & Kelly |
| 12:10 - 12:40 |
Lunch Break (10 min.) |
| 12:40 - 13:40 |
Beginner Track
Mickey & Kelly
Bal-Swing |
Joel & Alison
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| 13:40 - 13:50 |
Break (10 min.) |
| 13:50 - 14:50 |
Joel & Alison |
Marcus & Bärbl |
| 14:50 - 15:00 |
Break (10 min.) |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Ray Cunningham
& Alison |
Mickey & Kelly |
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SUNDAY |
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INTERMEDIATE |
ADVANCED |
| 09:30 - 10:00 |
Registration (30 min.) |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Ray Cunningham
& Kelly |
Joel & Alison |
| 11:00 - 11:10 |
Break (10 min.) |
| 11:10 - 12:10 |
Mickey & Kelly |
Joel & Alison |
| 12:10 - 12:40 |
Lunch Break (10 min.) |
| 12:40 - 13:40 |
Mickey & Kelly |
Ray Cunningham
& Alison |
| 13:40 - 13:50 |
Break (10 min.) |
| 13:50 - 14:50 |
Joel & Alison |
Mickey & Kelly |
| 14:50 - 15:00 |
Break (10 min.) |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Joel & Alison |
Mickey & Kelly |
PRICE
STRUCTURE:
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Early Bird
until 26.10.2007 |
Regular
after 26.10.2007 |
Adults:
Beginner track
1 day
2 days |
35 Euro/Person (3 classes)
50 Euro/Person
90 Euro/Person |
40 Euro/Person (3 classes)
55 Euro/Person
100 Euro/Person |
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Students:
Beginner track
1 day
2 days |
30 Euro/Person (3 classes)
40 Euro/Person
70 Euro/Person |
35 Euro/Person (3 classes)
45 Euro/Person
80 Euro/Person |
Location:
TANGO-TANZ-KULTUR-ETAGE
Sonnenstr.12/Rgb / 3. Stock / Passage City-Kino / Innenhof links
Munich-Stachus (Center)
between Schwanthalerstrasse
and Landwehrstrasse
Entrance through cinema passage Kinopassage (right of Drogeriemarkt Rossmann) ->
make a left on the first alley
in the passage ->
entrance at the end of the passage (take the elevater up to the 3rd
floor)
(entrance also possible through the passage (China-Restaurant) from
the Schwanthalerstraße)
Please show
up in time, so the classes can start on time. Please see Bärbl at
the Check-In desk with your confirmation email or your registration
form and if possible with the right amount of money.
We have to finish the classes in time.
Contacts:
Bärbl:
BaerblKaufer@worldofswing.com,
+49-(0)89-271 72 99, Mobile: +49-(0)173-35 29 517
Marcus:
MarcusKoch@worldofswing.com,
Mobil: +49-(0)172-850 49 63
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Registration |
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL only
valid with registration until October 26th, 2007!
To register please send us
an email at
BaerblKaufer@worldofswing.com
with the following data:
Listing of all participants
Contact (E-Mail preferred)
Add me to the WOS-E-Mailliste: Yes / No / already registered
Day / Level Saturday / Level Sunday
TOTAL
Name of Payer (f. purpose/use)
Please transfer the total to
the following account:
World of
Swing
IBAN: DE90 7001 0080 0121 0308 07
BIC/SWIFT-Code: PBNKDEFF
Postbank München
Bayerstr. 49
80335 München, Germany
Purpose/Use: Balboa Weekend + Name of Payer
**For international bank
tranfers it's important that the transfer will be done as *OUR*-Transfer.
This means that all bank fees (for sender and receiver) have to
be paid by you - the sender. International bank transfers inside
the EU supposed to be free of charge if you use the IBAN
number and the Swift (BIC) Code therefore. Bank fees for
international bank transfers outside the EU will be reduced to a
minimum if you use the IBAN number and the Swift (BIC) Code.**
By request you also can pay via
PayPal
(+ 4% fee).
Please inform us beforehand so we can provide you the PayPal
information.
After the money shows up on our bank
account you will receive a short confirmation via email,
which you have to provide at the Check-in.
Deadline for last Bank
Transfers: October 31st, 2007
If you register after November 8th or at the workshop, please pay
your workshop fee before your first class starts
at the check-in.
RULES OF THE GAME
Due to
planning the workshop, a cancellation of the participation with
getting the money back is only possibly in case if illness.
Therefore you have to provide us a medical certificate.
Subject to correction!
Subject to modificatons!
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Directions
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Public transportation:
Stop Karlsplatz/Stachus, Sendlinger Tor or
Hauptbahnhof (central station) for Tram, S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Train -
Munich has a well-built public transportation net
Plane/Airport:
S-Bahn S8 direction Hauptbahnhof
(central station) until
Stop Karlsplatz/Stachus
(ca. 35-40 Min.) - from here approx. 3-4 Minuten walking
distance
Train:
Stop Hauptbahnhof (approx. 6-8 Min. walking distance): exit
through main hall, make a right into Schillerstraße
(street accross, C&A is at the corner), turn left into Schwanthalerstrasse (2nd
street), turn right into the passage at the China-Restaurant (next
to the Deutsches Theater)
Parking
in Munich Center:
parking garages, at the roadside (Mon - Sat with parking tickets
during the day, free in the evenings and on Sunday),
Landwehrstrasse is also good for parking - best is to come
via public transportation
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Hotel
Accommodation |
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BALBOA & SWING
PARTY |
***ATTENTION: Change of
Date and Location!!***
Freitag,
2. November 2007
Balboa & Swing Party
19:00-20:00 h - Balboa Introduction class w/ Marcus &
Bärbl
20:00 h – Dance Party w/ DJ Music
Admission: 5 Euro
Gaststätte Hirschau
Gyßlingstr. 15
80805 München
www.hirschau-muenchen.de
DANCE OPTIONS:
Friday: We are starting already on Friday night with the Balboa
& Swing Party in the beautiful rooms of the Gaststätte
Hirschau (also known from the Munich Lindy Exchange) in the
idyllic English Garden. It's a great opportunity to meet the
teachers and students already and to get in
the right mood for the weekend. If you are brave enough you can
ask the teachers for a dance. The locations has a very smooth
floor and it's perfect for Balboa. We hope you all will come and have
a great time there.
It's
getting more and more complicated to find locations for swing
dancing as most of the swing dancers don't consume enough to
make it profitable for the owners. So come earlier and use the
opportunity to dine there with other swing friends in a relaxed
atmosphere. They serve also light dishes so the food won't
bother you during dancing.
Saturday: As we didn't want to split up the dance
community for two events, we decided to go to the Schrannenhalle
where they offer 50's live music with Marty & His Rockin’
Comets. In the breaks the DJ will keep us dancing with
swinging music.
Sunday: If you are still fit you can choose between two
dance places: 50's Record Hop at Max-Emanuel-Brauerei (almost
smoke-free and a new and good dance floor) or Swing on Sunday
at Salon Erna (smoky and not the best dance floor -
especially not for Balboa).
Have
also a look at
our GENERAL EVENT CALENDAR! if
there is something else you would like to go to.
We hope to see you all
there!
Subject to correction!
Subject to modificatons!
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