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🎃 Baloween – A Spooky Good Balboa Night
Let’s dance!
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Balboa dance lesson with Jacob Spinney
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Social dancing
9:15 PM
Costume contest!
$10
No partner required! All ages welcome
Get ready for a night of spooky fun and swift steps sponsored by Sugarfoot Rags! You can even preorder your Baloween shirt before the event. Attendees are encouraged to don their best costumes and prepare to dance to faster, and maybe even spookier, tunes at this special themed event. The highlight of the night will be the costume contest at 9:15 PM, where dancers win prizes for the best looks. Don’t miss the solo jazz performance, a photobooth, and all the free goodies for attendees!
Swing out at Guild of the Vale!
Monday night’s social dancing
About Balboa and Social Dancing
Watch some Balboa by Blake and Alice
Social Dancing
You’ll learn swing dance moves in the lesson then the social dancing starts immediately after the lesson ends. You’ll see a variety of different dances on the dance floor, including the Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Shag, Balboa, Charleston, and maybe some Blues.
Music
The music is created by live DJs who play a range of swing music from the 1900s to the 1940’s, with a mix of fast and slow tempos. From big band to blues, the DJs work hard to bring you the best variety of swing music and welcome requests.
Age Range
The average age at Guild of the Vale is twenties and above.
About Guild of the Vale
Step into the Guild of the Vale and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back in time – this historic building looks like a castle on the outside, and has a 1,400 sq. ft. fast wood floor and a stage on the inside. The vintage feel is truly unforgettable! The venue is still in the same historic building it has always been in, but with a new name.
Food and Drinks
Bring your own or bottled water is $1 at the door.
Air Conditioning
Yes
Parking
Parking is plentiful, free, and located all around the property, in the middle of a quiet, little neighborhood.
Dance Guidelines
- Masks encouraged but not required
- If you feel even slightly sick, please stay home
- Code of Conduct
New Dancer FAQs
New to swing dancing? We have answers to your questions.
Last Minute Changes
Last minute changes can happen and we don’t always hear about them to update our calendar in time. Just in case, make sure to check the event link below before heading out the door.
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