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

        *** Schedule Info ***


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Schedule Instructors Travel / Maps Competitions
Videos History Bands Registration

*** schedule is subject to change - please check website often before the event

Come in early to enjoy local San Diego dances and other fun activities...
see:  www.swingorama.com for all of San Diego's dance information.

Weekend format provides a 'unique' Balboa experience:
    
* Classes are focused on the building blocks for the dance:  Balboa, Bal-Swing, and Footwork
     * IN CLASS INSTRUCTORS are utilized in levels lower levels to provide personal feedback in class when you need it.
     * The opportunity to sample many techniques to be a well-rounded dancer.
     * INSTRUCTOR workshops for future and current teachers of Balboa.
     * A chat with Sylvia Sykes on the current state of Balboa, tips for improving your Balboa skills and Q&A.
     * Private Lesson time scheduled so all teachers are available for you, a couple, or a small group - contact teachers for rates
     * HISTORICALLY an amazing opportunity to hear from original Balboa dancers and dance where it all began...


Main Weekend Schedule:

(addresses and maps found by clicking on location or MAPS link above)

Thursday (March 31) Pre-Opening dance at PORTUGUESE HALL
   9:00pm - 1am

Welcome night with LIVE music from the Zzmmzzyy Quartet
- Registration packets for full weekend attendees available
Included with Full Weekend Pass
$20 at the door for one night or Competition Pass holders

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Friday (April 1): Workshops & Welcome Dance at PORTUGUESE HALL
     9:30 am Registration open all day for all levels
     10:00 - 12:05 Level 4 & 1 Balboa Workshops - LEVELS DESCRIPTIONS
     12:30 - 2:35pm Level 3 & 2 Balboa Workshops - LEVELS DESCRIPTIONS
     3:00 - 4:00 A chat with Sylvia Sykes...
     OR Enjoy San Diego - see Point Loma, Balboa Park, the beach, etc.
     4:15 - 5:00 Video Time - for anyone with a Video Pass
     OR Enjoy San Diego - see Point Loma, Balboa Park, the beach, etc.
     5:00 Competitors meeting
     OR Enjoy San Diego - see Point Loma, Balboa Park, the beach, etc.
     5:15 - 6:15 Jack & Jill pre-lims (Amateur 5:15-5:45, Open 5:45-6:15)
     OR Enjoy San Diego - see Point Loma, Balboa Park, the beach, etc.
     8:00 - 9:00pm ALL LEVELS CLASS - Bal-Swing Classic moves with Sylvia & Valerie
     9:00pm - 12:30am Dance with LIVE MUSIC from John Reynolds & His Hollywood Hotshots
       9:30pm - Competitors meeting for Am J&J
       9:45pm - Finals of Amateur Jack & Jill
       10:30pm - Competitors meeting for Open J&J
       10:45pm - Finals of Open Jack & Jill
     12:30pm - 2am After-hours dancing
        After-hours comp:  Charleston Challenge around 12:30am
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Saturday (April 2): PORTUGUESE HALL  & LIBERTY STATION - Morning workshops
     9:30 - 10:00am Registration open all day for all levels at Portuguese Hall
     10am - 3:05pm Individual Level Workshops (4 locations in Liberty Station & PH)
LEVELS DESCRIPTIONS
*** You must have your wristband and nametag to go to class at the Dance Place in Liberty Station
*** If you did not get your registration packet on Thursday or Friday, you must go to Portuguese Hall
Saturday (April 2): PORTUGUESE HALL - afternoon workshop, comps, and evening dance
     3:20 - 4:20pm Elective Workshops for all levels - 'Experiment' with Balboa in one of 5 topics offered:
     1)  Fundamentals Q&A (Portuguese Hall side room)
     2)  Competition Class (Portuguese Hall main room)
     3)  Musicality (Dance Place)
     4)  Take a private lesson - book yourself with an instructor
     4:30 - 5:30 Video Time - for anyone with a Video Pass
     OR Enjoy San Diego - see Point Loma, Balboa Park, the beach, etc.
     5:30 Competitors meeting
     OR Enjoy San Diego - see Point Loma, Balboa Park, the beach, etc.
     5:45 - 6:45 Amateur Pre-Lims (5:45-6:15), IBC pre-lims (6:15-6:45)
     OR Enjoy San Diego - see Point Loma, Balboa Park, the beach, etc.
     8:00 - 9:00pm ALL LEVELS CLASS - Bal-Swing Classic moves with Zack & Maryse
     9:00pm - 12:30am Dance with LIVE MUSIC from Jim Ziegler's Swingsations
       9:30 - Competitors meeting for Am Couples
       9:45pm - Finals of Amateur Couples Contest
       10:30 - Competitors meeting for IBC
       10:45pm - Semi-Finals of the International Balboa Championship
     12:30am - 2:00am After-hours dancing
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Sunday (April 3): Historic BALBOA PAVILION - Balboa Peninsula/Newport Beach, CA
(94 miles North of San Diego)
      Morning... Enjoy San Diego - see Point Loma, Balboa Park, the beach, etc.
     OR book a private lesson with any of the instructors at the main hotel
     OR go surfing with Joel (7:00am-9:00am)
     OR Teacher Training from 11:00am - 1:00pm (meet in the lobby at 10:45am)
      1:30 - 2:00pm Meet for the Bus trip up to the Pavilion - busses will leave at 2:00pm SHARP!
           PLEASE BE ON TIME - BUSSES MUST LEAVE ON TIME!!!!
     2:00 - 3:30pm BUS TRIP from San Diego to Balboa Peninsula
     4:00 - 5:00 Devoted Private Lesson/group private hour for any teachers in the Pavilion
     5:15 - 6:15pm ALL LEVELS CLASS - Bal-Swing Classic with Sylvia & Valerie
     6:15 - 6:30pm Group Photo in front of the Balboa Pavilion
     6:30 - 7:30pm Q&A with Balboa Masters / Masters Dance
     7:30 - Midnight Dinner / Dance with LIVE MUSIC from the Solomon Douglas Swingtet
           9:00 - Competitors meeting for IBC
           Finals of the INTERNATIONAL BALBOA CHAMPIONSHIPS from 9:30-9:45pm
8:00pm The Historic Balboa Pavilion is now an amazing restaurant.

DINNER will be served to those that purchase the SUNDAY DINNER option upon registering - please note that if you do not purchase a SUNDAY DINNER you will need to leave the Pavilion for any food needs you have.

Dinner will be: 
                        Vegetable Pasta (for the VEGETARIANS)
                        Chicken Pasta with tomato cream
                        Hoisin Glazed Salmon
                        Jasmine Rice, Rolls & Butter, Harborside Salad, & Fruit
                        Cookies, Brownies & Coffee

     Midnight - 1:30am BUS TRIP back to San Diego