Cash: $500 first prize — $250 second prize — $125 third prize
Other: Trophies and merchandise vouchers and/or event passes.
Description:
Competitors will sign up individually as a lead or follow and will randomly draw partners for each round of this competition.
Prelims will be danced in heats with competitors changing partners a minimum of three times.
Finalists will draw a partner and they will be judged as a couple for the entire final round.
Finalists will dance a warm-up all-skate and will dance in spotlights to DJed music. Couples may dance further all-skates as deemed necessary by the judges.
Help support our programs with a donation! California Balboa Classic is operated by Pacific Swing Dance Foundation—a 501(c)(3) non profit. We rely on donations from generous supporters to enable many programs such as: Event Scholarships Mentorships Music Arrangements Learning Opportunities…
Limited edition scarf designed exclusively for California Balboa Classic by the mastermind behind Bouffants And Broken Hearts, Kendra Dandy. This 32″ x 32″ (813mm x 813mm) scarf is 100% silk satin with machine-sewn hems. It is perfect as a hair…
Out of Stock Artistic Voice Open to couples of any skill level. Prizes include: Cash: $250/award category Other: Trophies and merchandise vouchers and/or event passes. Description: The objective of this contest is to spotlight couples who dance Balboa while making…
The Open Classic Open to couples of any skill level. Prizes include: Cash: $1000 first prize — $500 second prize — $250 third prize. Other: Trophies and merchandise vouchers and/or event passes. Description: This Balboa & Bal-Swing competition is designed…
Join us for our 10th Anniversary celebration in Burbank, California, January 12-14, 2024! All CalBal 2024 passes include: Friday Elective Classes Saturday & Sunday Classes Evening Dances Late-Night Dances Access to register for contests
The party pass includes: Access to register for contests. Three nights of incredible live music. Late night dancing to international DJs. Classes are not incuded with the party pass, but you may upgrade your pass at any time; pending available…
Ticket to CalBal’s Saturday dance featuring live music from The Expanded Jonathan Stout Orchestra (plus Vibes). Ballroom opens at 8:30pm, band starts at 9pm.
