Lindy + BALBOA WORKSHOP (ALL LEVELS)
2–4.12.2022
Price: 50 € (tasters and parties are included in the price).
Teachers: Sanna Leinonen and Adam LaMontagne (read more about them), with the aid of local teachers Sabine Mickelsson and Anders Lindahl.
Register: Via the contact form at the bottom of this page. Limited spots available.
Cancellation: More info here.
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Come celebrate the end of the autumn term with us!
Three days of mixed level lindy hop and balboa classes (all levels welcome, from this autumn's beginners to dance veterans), where the focus is on dancing and having fun. There will also be both a Friday and a Saturday night social dance. Please note! We will be rotating partners in class, if there are no government restrictions.
If you are new to balboa, here's a quick intro!
Balboa is an elegant partner swing dance. The dance began to spread from Southern California in the 1920s and grew in popularity until World War II, and is now enjoying its revival. Due to its simplicity and small movements, balboa is very well suited for dancing to fast-paced music. The dance is characterized by a pulse as well as a vertical and upright closed-grip dance position. Here you can watch some lovely balboa with our teachers Sanna & Adam. Source: Comets Dance School.
SCHEDULE
2.12 FRIDAY
18–20 Balboa for beginners, learn/rehearse the basic steps with Sabine & Anders
20–22 Swing party !!! Same space as the balboa classes !!! (free entry for workshop participants, others 2 € in cash)
3.12 SATURDAY
11–12 Lindy hop, mixed level (Sanna & Adam)
12–13.15 Lunch
13.15–14.15 Lindy hop, mixed level (Sanna & Adam)
(a mini break in between, time to breathe some fresh air or use the toilet)
14.15–15.15 Balboa, mixed level (you know your basic steps) (Sanna & Adam)
18–18.45 Lindy hop taster for complete beginners !!! At Alma !!! (for others not attending the workshop, intro to lindy hop, free entry)
19–20 Taster class with Sanna & Adam !!! At Alma !!! (free entry for workshop participants, others 2 € in cash)
20–23 Swing party !!! At Alma !!! (free entry for workshop participants, others 2 € in cash)
4.12 SUNDAY
10.30–11.30 Balboa, mixed level (you know your basic steps) (Sanna & Adam)
(a mini break in between, time to breathe some fresh air or use the toilet)
11.30–12.30 Lindy hop, mixed level (Sanna & Adam)
12.30–13.45 Lunch
13.45–14.45 Lindy hop, mixed level (Sanna & Adam)
WE DANCE HERE
ALL CLASSES & FRIDAY PARTY
Address: Kasarmialueen liikuntatilat iso sali/Kasernormrådets motionsutrymmen stora salen, Artellikuja/Artellgränden 4, 65100 Vaasa (near the Orthodox church, google Tanssikoulu Kipinä), right at the street corner. About a 15 min. walk from the town square. Free parking in the Kasarmi area.
Since we are a bit further out than intended, due to the venue change, you'll find a picture guide below the photo + map, guiding you to the closest K-Market (about 4 minutes away, near the hospital). This way you can buy a lunch salad or some snacks quicker than walking to the city center.
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TASTERS & SATURDAY PARTY
Address: Vaasa Alma (old Arbis), Kirkkopuistikko/Kyrkoesplanaden 15, 65100 Vaasa. Entrance from Hietasaarenkatu/Sandviksgatan using the door in the photo. About an 8 min. walk from the town square. Free parking in the (small) yard.
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USEFUL LINKS & INFO
Taxi Vaasa: 0600 300 11
Accommodation & lunch/dinner recommendations: Visit Vaasa.
Right now, it looks as if e.g. these centrally situated restaurants are open for either lunch or dinner:
- Espresso House (coffee shop with salads), Kauppakeskus Espen, Hovioikeudenpuist. 16 (next to the city square) >> Sat 09–21, Sun 10–20
- Juku Vaasa (Asian buffet), Kauppakeskus Espen, Hovioikeudenpuistikko 16 (next to the city square) >> Sat 11–21, Sun 12–20
- K.achi (Asian buffet), Hietasaarenkatu 18 >> Sat 11.30–18
- Pancho Villa (Mexican style food. No fast food buffet = better for dinner), Galleria Wasa, Vaasanpuistikko 17 >> Sat 12–21
- Restaurant 1h+k (No fast food buffet = better for dinner), Hovioikeudenpuist. 13A >> Sat 16–23
- Rosso (pizza, pasta etc. No fast food buffet = better for dinner), Kauppakeskus Rewell Center (next to the city square) >> Sat 11–21
Use this picture map to find restaurants.
