THE BALBOA RENDEZVOUS
    B U I L D I N G   B A L B O A   C O M M U N I T I E S
                                           featuring the
              INTERNATIONAL BALBOA CHAMPIONSHIPS
                "Win the Rendezvous Cup where it all began..."
       March 31 - April 3, 2011

  *** Level Descriptions ***

    

The descriptions are very clear, please read carefully and choose wisely.
Do not cheat your Balboa education, BR is a great chance to really improve your dancing.

At BR, the 'level review' is YOU as a dancer being honest about your skills and the INSTRUCTORS having
the ability in class to ask you to move to another level.

FOLLOWERS (and leaders too, of course):
Be advised that the expectation is that you KNOW the fundamental moves listed below - not just follow them.
If we decide to add a level review OR if an instructor asks:
"followers, show us the footwork for XXX and the timing for YYY without your leader" - be ready!
XXX and YYY will be any of the Fundamental moves listed in Level 1. 

We want you to fully understand this dance so do not cheat your Balboa education - be honest.
Do you truly know the footwork, the count, the shape and the lead/follow elements that make each foundation move work?
If not, please sign up for Level 1 or Level 2 and take advantage of what Balboa University has to offer:
Great Teachers, In Class Instructors, and a format that covers all the foundation elements.

Level 1 - Freshman (Beginner or Intermediate wanting to master the dance)
INSTRUCTORS WILL BE COVERING THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS IN ALL CLASSES
       – You are new to Balboa or want to really understand and master the basics
       – students that are new to Balboa OR still working on Balboa foundation moves OR wanting to master foundation moves:
            (basic footwork rhythms & shape, break turn/come-around, ad-libs, crabwalks, paddles, pivots)
       – students that are new to Bal-Swing OR still working on Bal-Swing foundation moves OR wanting to master foundation moves:
            (lollies, crossovers, throwouts, pop turns, transitions)

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 Level 2 - Sophomore (Intermediate or Advanced wanting to master the dance)
INSTRUCTORS WILL COVER VARIATIONS ON SPECIFIC MOVES AS SHOWN ON THE SCHEDULE
INSTRUCTORS WILL NOT TEACH FUNDAMENTAL STEPS
        – students that dance all foundation moves listed in Level 1 very well and are ready for variations
        - You are very comfortable dancing at the following tempos (170-200 BPM)
        - You are very comfortable with ALL the Balboa & Bal-Swing foundation moves
        -  You are working on mastering transitions between Balboa and Bal-Swing
        -  You can dance an entire song using Balboa & Bal-Swing

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Level 3 - Junior (Advanced or Advanced Plus wanting to master the dance)
INSTRUCTORS WILL COVER VARIATIONS ON SPECIFIC MOVES & STYLING AS SHOWN ON THE SCHEDULE
INSTRUCTORS WILL NOT TEACH FUNDAMENTAL STEPS
      – students ready for footwork, slides, syncopation and styling as well as complex movement
        - You are comfortable dancing at FAST tempos (200-220 BPM)
        -  You are an advanced Balboa dancer in your local community
        -  You are capable of leading or following dancers of all levels on the social dance floor
        -  You are working on styling and footwork variations
        -  You have a full understanding of pure Balboa and dance it socially      
        -  You are working on making your Balboa & Bal-Swing musical 

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Level 4 - Senior - (Advanced Plus)
INSTRUCTORS WILL COVER COMBINATIONS OF MOVES & STYLING WHILE DISCUSSING ADVANCED TOPICS
       – students that add styling and create movement in their own Balboa dancing
        - You are very comfortable dancing at tempos (220+ BPM) - you are in control and are relaxed at top speed
        -  You are at the highest level at national/international workshops you attend
        -  You seamlessly blend ALL the fundamental movements of Balboa & Bal-Swing with ANY partner on the social floor      
        -  You have a strong grasp of musicality in your Balboa & Bal-Swing 
        - You are comfortable with complex variations, footwork, and combining multiple topics in one class