Tallinn Balboa Workshop EN

27–29 November 2026

TEACHERS

CLASSES

LEVELS

PASSES & PRICES

PARTIES

REGISTRATION

Teachers

Anni Skoglund & Gašper Hrovat

Empathy and kindness are qualities of Anni and Gasper that make them genuinely connect with people, engage with musicians on stage, and always acknowledge your invitation to a dance. They are positive, fun and joyful people to have at your event. Anni and Gasper are swing dancers who especially enjoy to shuffle, Purebal, and add flying lindy into a Balswing. When dancing Slowbal it’s like time stops around them. That moment is the one connecting flow.

Laima Kirsimaa & Andrew Wilson

Andrew brings his enthusiasm and infectious energy to both the dance floor and the classroom. His classes prioritize comfort and conversationality, rooted in the belief that learning is ultimately student-driven. His role, as he sees it, is orchestrating the conditions under which learning can most effectively occur: creating space for productive struggle, fostering a culture of inquiry over passive absorption, and leaving ample time to dance it out and find your own way of doing it.

Laima’s path crossed with swing dancing in 2013, first with Lindy Hop, later she discovered also Balboa, Shag and SlowBal. Additonally, she has been fascinated by Blues.
In Balboa she values most connection and partnership. Laima brings to the dance flow, efficient relaxation and enjoyment of being present, as much as joy of the playing in the music together with partner.
She enjoys sharing her skills and her passion for dance.

Classes

FRIDAY

Slow Balboa group SlowBal 1
2 classes open level, except complete beginners
Anni and Gašper
18:00-19:00 and 19:15-20:15
ARS Art Factory, Pärnu mnt 154

SATURDAY

2 classes for group Balboa A1
Anni and Gašper
11:00-12:00 and 12:15-13:15
ARS Art Factory, Pärnu mnt 154

2 classes for group Balboa I
Laima and Andrew
11:00-12:00 and 12:15-13:15
Intera, Pärnu mnt 160d

Slow Balboa group SlowBal 2
2 classes open level, except complete beginners
Anni and Gašper
14:30-15:30 and 15:45-16:45
ARS Art Factory, Pärnu mnt 154

2 classes for group Balboa A2
Laima and Andrew
14:30-15:30 ja 15:45-16:45
Intera, Pärnu mnt 160d

SUNDAY

2 classes for group Balboa A2
Anni and Gašper
11:00-12:00 and 12:15-13:15
ARS Art Factory, Pärnu mnt 154

2 classes for group Balboa I
Anni and Gašper
14:30 -15:30 ja 15:45-16:45
Intera, Pärnu mnt 160d

2 classes for group Balboa A1
Laima and Andrew
14:30-15:30 ja 15:45-16:45
Intera, Pärnu mnt 160d

The organizers of the festival reserve the right to make changes to the event program and class schedule!

Levels

Balboa

Based on your self-assessment, choose the level that best matches your skills, humility, and ambition. Remember that creating a comfortable and supportive atmosphere in class is everyone’s responsibility. Choose a level where you feel you can contribute positively while also challenging yourself appropriately.

I – Intermediate

You have a solid foundation in Balboa basics, including Pure-Bal and Bal-Swing. You’re familiar with Down-hold and Up-hold basic steps (single and double time), Out-Ins, Come-around, Toss-/Throw-out, and Lolly Kicks. You’ve taken classes for at least two years, feel comfortable with medium tempos, and can lead or follow moves like Crab Walks, Side Steps, Paddle Turns, and various Throw Outs.

You are eager to enhance your technique, transitions, flow, and musicality, and work on more complex figures and rhythmical variations.

A – Advanced

You dance Pure-Bal and Bal-Swing comfortably at 175-225 bpm and master a variety of basic and advanced steps, including variations. You regularly attend classes, social dances, and international workshops. You can handle any tempo, from slow to very fast, and quickly learn new moves and footwork. Your dancing incorporates rhythms, shapes, and fancy moves, and you often add styling and variations.

You focus on musicality, partnership, creativity, and continually improve your technique.

NB! There are two Advanced groups at the workshop – Balboa A1 and Balboa A2. These are two groups at the same level. The only difference is the schedule. If you are an advanced Balboa dancer, choose the group that works better for you time-wise.

Slow Balboa level

Slow Balboa classes are open to all levels (except beginners), and you can choose between 2 and 4 classes. There are two Slow Balboa groups at the workshop – SlowBal 1 and SlowBal 2. These are two groups at the same level, but with different class material. SlowBal 1 classes take place on Friday evening, while SlowBal 2 classes take place on Saturday afternoon. Choose the group that suits you better, or join both!

Passes and prices

There are 2 different dance styles to choose from:

Balboa two levels
SlowBal
open level (except for total beginners)

Click here to read more about styles and levels.

How to put together a pass?

You can conveniently put together your own pass from different blocks. Our registration form works like a shopping cart – it takes into account the compatibility of the blocks, applies discounts and calculates the final price automatically. It is possible to put together a package that includes up to 12 dance classes and 2 parties with 1 theme classes.

* SlowBal. One dance class is 60 minutes. The minimum block is 2 hours (120 minutes).

** Balboa. One dance class is 60 minutes. The minimum block is 4 hours (240 minutes).

Please note: the dance class blocks do not include parties; the party pass must be selected as a separate block.

*** Party Pass. A separate block that includes 2 parties and 1 theme class.

Blocks	Price
* first 2 hours	50€
next 2 hours	40€
** First 4 hours	90€
next 2 hours	40€
next 2 hours	30€
next 2 hours	30€
next 2 hours	30€
*** Party Pass	20€