CALIFORNIA 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)

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Date: January 12-14, 2024

Location: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel

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