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..."
       APRIL 8-11, 2010

  *** LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS ***

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FRESHMAN - level 1 of 6 (BEG) - (25 spot limit)
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 up hold, basic down hold, break turn (come-around), ad-libs, crabwalks, paddles)
       – students that are new to Bal-Swing OR still working on Bal-Swing foundation moves OR wanting to master foundation moves:
            (basic, lollies, crossovers, throwouts, pop turns, transitions)
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 SOPHOMORE - level 2 of 6 (BEG/INT) -  (40 spot limit)
INSTRUCTORS WILL COVER VARIATIONS ON SPECIFIC MOVES AS SHOWN ON THE SCHEDULE
INSTRUCTORS WILL FOCUS ON SOLID BASIC SKILLS AND MAY REVIEW FUNDAMENTALS
       – students that know all the BALBOA basics (listed in Level 1),
       – students that know all the BAL-SWING basics (listed in Level 1)
        - You can dance smoothly at medium Balboa tempos (150-170 BPM)
        -  You are still learning the nuances of the dance and working on putting things together smoothly.
        -  You are working on understanding transitions between Balboa and Bal-Swing
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 JUNIOR - level 3 of 6 (INT) -  (40 spot limit)
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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SENIOR - level 4 of 6 (INT/ADV) -  (45 spot limit)
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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GRADUATE - level 5 of 6 (ADV) -  (30 spot limit)
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
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 PhD / INVITATION - level 6 of 6 -  (20 spot limit)
INSTRUCTORS WILL COVER COMBINATIONS/STYLING/ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND MORE...
       – Registration for this level is by INVITATION ONLY
        -  You were contacted via email to attend this level
        -  the highest level of invited students - typically instructors and advanced students that have been dancing Balboa for many years
        -  Please contact me if you feel that you should be at this level

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