Balboa with Peter and Lauren - The Ins and Outs of Out-and-Ins

  • For balboa dancers familiar with the basics, this class will dive into “The Heartbeat of Balboa”: Out-and-Ins. Learn classic bal-swing fundamental movement focused on momentum and flow.

  • For dancers comfortable with pure balboa and bal-swing, this will be a deep dive into Out-and-Ins, classic and new variations, and some fancy moves

  • Come to both classes and get a discount!

Get to know me - Organizer and Teacher

Katy Spray started swing dancing in 1998 in Southern California during the height of the swing revival. She has always been passionate about developing new dancers and introducing people to the joy of swing dance. While she dances many other dances, her focus is swing dances of the 20s, 30s, and 40s including Lindy Hop and Balboa. Her instruction style is joyful, inclusive, and prioritizes expression and creativity over perfection. She has two children and is an accountant in her alternate life.

Katy Spray is available to teach private lessons, group classes, and workshops focused on Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and Solo Jazz

Weekly Classes

FRIDAYS at Dance with Joy Studios:

  • 5:30-6:30pm Charleston or Balboa (alternates each month)

  • 6:30-7:30pm Beginning Lindy Hop (two month progressive)

Contact

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