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