Tokyo Bal-Swing Weekend
Join us September 1-2 for two days of Balboa and Lindy Hop workshops and evening dances at Tokyo Bal-Swing. Take classes—beginning to advanced levels—from the world’s top swing dance instructors, David Rehm (Washington, D.C.) and Laura Keat (California). Meet dancers from all over Japan at the evening dance parties featuring Tokyo’s best swing DJs and more…
Coming September 1-2, 2007
Join swing dancers from all over Japan and other countries to celebrate Bal-Swing and Lindy Hop. Make new friends. Learn Balboa and Lindy Hop in two full-day workshops with guest instructors David and Laura.
World-Class Instructors
David and Laura (California and Washington, D.C.) are two of the world’s best swing dance instructors. They have won Lindy Hop and Balboa titles across U.S. and Europe (see profile for details). The Swifle team is excited to bring David and Laura to Japan for this one-time only workshop. For more information on our instructors..
Swing Dance Workshops
Workshops run from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Classes progress from beginning to advanced levels each day. Online registration starts July 21. Check out the workshop schedule!
Evening Dance Parties
Enjoy each evening with open social dancing to Tokyo’s best Swing DJs from 18:15 to 21:30 on both Saturday and Sunday. The dance parties are located at GT Plaza in Naka-Meguro. For location details…
Join Us September 1-2!
We offer discounts to dancers from outside Tokyo. Save even more by registering with a partner! But there are only few spots in the workshops, so hurry. To register online… (Starts July 21).
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Balboa and Bal-Swing?
Balboa and Bal-Swing and two forms of Swing Dancing— American dance styles born during the Jazz Swing Era (late 1920s to 1940s)—usually danced to faster tempo swing music. In Balboa dancers primarily stay a close embrace position. In Bal-Swing, however, dancers move in and out of open position.
Swing dancing is fun, energetic, and social. It’s a great way to exercise and meet people at the same time.
I’m a Total Beginner. Can I Join the Workshops?
You will get the most out of the Tokyo Bal-Swing workshops if you are an intermediate Lindy Hop and/or beginning Balboa dancers. But you’re welcome to join no matter what your dance level or experience. If you’ve been dancing swing for less than 6 months, we suggest that you take some classes before attending the workshops. For information on regular lessons….
What Are Classes like?
You’ll be immersed in an energetic and intense learning environment. You’ll laugh. You’ll sweat. And by the end of the weekend, you’ll be dancing the Balboa and having fun.
Do I Need to Bring A Partner?
There is no need to bring a partner. During classes, partners will rotate. At the evening dances, everyone dances together. Come with a group of friends, or come by yourself!
What Should I Wear?
For the workshops, wear loose comfortable clothing or gym wear. Expect to sweat! Also bring an extra t-shirt, towel, and bottle of water. For shoes, we recommend sneakers with smooth soles, dance sneakers, or swing dance shoes.
At the social events, come dress to impress. Although there is not a specific dress code, dancers come dressed in a variety of styles from Vintage to modern.
More Questions?
Send an email message to bal-swing [at] swifle.com. Or use our online contact form.
