Balboa Workshops with Adam Speen and Nelle Cherry!
October 24th 2010 October 24th 2010 11:30am – 7:00pm
The Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
Nelle Cherry and Adam Speen
In collaboration with Boston Balboa and Boston Swing Central, Boston Balboa’s first workshop weekend brings the awesome Nelle Cherry & Adam Speen up from Philadelphia to teach 3 workshops on Sunday, October 24! Adam & Nelle are some of the most exciting Bal dancers we’ve seen, mixing stunning musicality and innovation with beautiful pure Bal technique, and we’re thrilled to have them here in Boston! Together Adam and Nelle have competed and won competitions in balboa throughout the United States since beginning to compete together in 2006. Adam placed 1st and Nelle placed 3rd in the Balboa Jack & Jill contest at the International Lindy Hop Championships.
The first workshop will start at noon, with each workshop running 75 minutes. Workshops will be followed by Boston Balboa’s usual practice session/dance at 4:30 so you can try out your new skills in the wild.
Adam & Nelle will also be available on Saturday, October 23 from 1-6pm for private lessons (for individuals, couples or groups up to 4). If you’re interested, contact Nelle directly for more information: thedancingcherri (at) gmail (dot) com or 216-559-2929.
They’ll also be teaching a beginner Balboa lesson Saturday night at the Blues Cafe dance at Springstep.
Schedule:
11:30: Registration
noon: Intermediate/Advanced
The first half of this class will focus on leader-follower communication while in closed position with a footwork variation for both, then the second half will cover an advanced Bal-Swing combination. This workshop assumes solid knowledge of primary Balboa vocabulary, including Lollies, cross-breaks and tossouts.
1:30: All Levels Part I – Pure Bal
This session will focus on the fundamentals of pure Balboa (closed position). Adam & Nelle will explain their approach to dancing the patterns of pure Balboa including basic styling, interaction with the floor, and partner connection. This workshop will be good for anyone at any level to attend, from novice to advanced Bal dancers.
3:00: All Levels Part II – Bal-Swing
This session will focus on the basic Balboa-Swing patterns of Lollie kicks, cross-breaks, swivels, and turns. Adam & Nelle will explain their approach and techniques for improving these patterns and all aspects of Bal-Swing. This workshop will be good for anyone at any level to attend, from novice to advanced Bal dancers.
4:30: Practice Session and Dancing till 7:00
Stick around after the workshops for their practice session / dance, and practice what you’ve learned!
- $45 total or $15 each
- $3 practice session (FREE with workshop registration!)
- advance payments must be received by October 15
- $5 off with valid student ID; volunteer slots available
About Adam & Nelle:
Adam has been dancing Balboa since 2006, studying under many of the prominent instructors worldwide. He challenges himself to improve by competition but mainly enjoys social dancing. In the classroom, Adam offers his own experiences and knowledge in order to foster a creative and comfortable learning environment. He believes that social dancing and individual innovation are paramount in a dancer’s education.
Nelle has been dancing since she was 3 years old. With a background in tap, jazz, and ballet, she was not introduced to partner dancing until 2006. Balboa came into her life as the first predominant style of swing dancing she focused on. She found Balboa to be the dance that fit due to its elegance and refined technique which complimented her dancing background. She stresses comfort and teamwork in the classroom and continually strives to pursue a constant goal of perpetual awesomeness through social and competitive dancing. She currently resides in Philadelphia where she teaches in hopes of spreading her love of Balboa.
Together Adam and Nelle have competed and won competitions in Balboa throughout the United States since beginning to compete together in 2006.
Visit their website at http://www.adamandnelle.com
Visit Boston Balboa’s website at http://www.bostonbalboa.org