Arts and Entertainment
January 2, 2024
From: California Balboa ClassicCALIFORNIA BALBOA CLASSIC 2024
Welcome to the 10th anniversary of the California Balboa Classic! Here are some the great features of our 10 year anniversary event:
New hotel with more dance floor space than we’ve had to date!
Large classrooms
Free airport shuttle
Affordable and walkable food options
Easy access to food and dining in Pasadena
6 tracks of classes for experienced Balboa dancers, including an expert track
Beginner Crash Course
Special 10 year anniversary show
3 nights of live music with big bands and swing orchestras
Instructor Line-up:
Sylvia Sykes & Nick Williams
Kelly Arsenault & Mickey Fortanasce
Heather Ballew & Javier Johnson
Matt Mitchell & Jenn Lee
Mia Halloran-Goldsmith & Jeremy Otth
Shani Brown & Bobby White
Music:
Thursday: Keenan McKenzie and The Riffers
Friday: Jonathan Stout and His Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander
Saturday: The Extended Jonathan Stout and His Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander
Sunday: Michael Gamble and His Rhythm Serenaders
Special guest musicians including: Gordon Au, Laura Windley, Lucian Cobb, Charlie Halloran
Schedule
Thursday
7:00 PM Early check-in
9:00 PM Welcome dance with Keenan Mckenzie and The Riffers at the hotel!
Friday
10:00 AM Registration & Check-in
12:00-3:00PM Friday Class Electives
For: Full Weekend Passholders
Classes are open to all levels and will have topics with suggested levels such as:
Intermediate, Int./Adv., Adv./Adv.+, Teachers
3:45 PM Competition Check-in
4:30-7:30PM Open Mixed Couples Prelims
Artistic Voice Prelims
Amateur Mixed Couples Prelims
Dinner Break
8:30-12:30AM Evening Dance with Jonathan Stout and His Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander
Artistic Voice Finals
Open Mixed Couples Finals
12:30 AM Late Night Dancing
Saturday
9:00 AM Registration & Check-in
10:00-12:45PM Classes for Balboa Crash Course and Tracks B-G
Lunch Break - Your on your own! (Track Appeals 1:15-2:00pm)
2:15-3:30PM Classes for Balboa Crash Course and Tracks B-G
3:45-4:15PM Competition Check-in
4:30-6:00PM Open Classic Prelims
Amateur Mixed Couples Semi-finals (if needed)
Dinner Break
Evening Theme: Golden Decadence - Help us ring in a new DECADE dressed in your finest!
7:30-9:00PM
CALBAL CABARET & DESSERT RECEPTION
8:30-12:30AM Evening Dance with The Extended Jonathan Stout and His Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander
Amateur Mixed Couples Finals
Open Classic Finals
12:30 AM Late Night Dancing
Sunday
10:00-12:45PM Classes for Balboa Crash Course and Tracks B-G
Lunch Break - Grab and go meals! Lunch Talk: Integrated Rhythm with Chisomo, Bobby and special guests!
2:15-3:30PM Classes for Balboa Crash Course and Tracks B-G
3:45-4:15PM Comp Check-in
4:30-6:00PM Amateur Classic Prelims
Pure Balboa Classic Prelims
Dinner Break
8:30-12:30AM Evening Dance with Michael Gamble and His Rhythm Serenaders
Amateur Classic Finals
Pure Balboa Finals
Invitational Mixed Couples Finals
12:30 AM Awards
1:00 AM Late Night Dancing
Monday
2:00 PM Beach Dance near Dorthy Green Park at Santa Monica Beach (near LAX airport)
Date: January 12-14, 2024
Location: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel
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