We have 5 progressive dance levels in this edition of the Valencia Balboa Festival that are based on the overall dance experience of the participants:  1) Gin Mill Special, 2) Rockin’ in Rhythm, 3) Rigamarole, 4) Master. In the real world this could be translated as 1) Intermediate /Int Adv, 2) Advanced, 3) Advanced Plus, 4) Master. Please read the descriptions of each level. Remember that this is an international Festival and that the level is not the same as the regular classes in your city. After reading the description, you can choose a level according to your instinct, modesty and ambition. Please, we ask for an honest self-evaluation as everyone is responsible for creating a comfortable atmosphere in the classes.

Balboa classes:

GIN MILL SPECIAL

You have been dancing for more than 2 years and you regularly attend lessons, social dance and international workshops. Medium tempos are your favourite but you can handle any tempo. You improvise following the change of music. 

ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM

Your dance is full of rhythms and shapes and you know some fancy moves. You attend international workshops and are always at advanced levels. You want to work on new steps, but you are also interested in improving technique and musicality.

RIGAMAROLE

No tempo scares you, your dancing is resourceful and you don’t think twice about competing in the international festivals you attend. At this level, dancers will be required to dance to fast tempo up to 250 bpm and feel comfortable with rhythm and improvisation.

MASTER

Balboa is what you do! You are a teacher in your scene and travel to take or to give classes, use to attend international workshops quite often and are on the Master / Invitational Level. You have read all the other levels and think they are not enough for you.

Shag Track:

FLYING HOME (INT)

You have been dancing collegiate shag for around a year or more and have attended some workshops. You can follow or lead steps comfortably and you feel comfortable with your basic even in fast tempo.

SUGARFOOT STOMP (ADV)

You dance collegiate shag for around three years or more. You have attended many workshops already and during auditions you are qualifed for advanced groups. You know the technique and how to dance shag with fast tempo. You want to play with musicality, get new steps and new ideas to create your own style