✨Balboa Workshop Weekend ✨
With Eloise & Cedric
March 21st & 22nd
Tuxedo Cat Swing is excited to announce that we’re hosting a Balboa Weekend Workshop in Calgary on March 21st & 22nd!
Balboa (or “Bal”) is a style of swing that developed alongside big band music on the West Coast of California in the late 1930s and 40s. The dance is known for being danced in close-embrace and its fun footwork suitable for all tempos.
We’re thrilled to have our favourite local dancers and instructors, Eloise & Cedric, join us and share their love of Balboa with our dance community and teaching classes throughout the weekend!
Bal isn’t often taught in Calgary, which makes this a special opportunity to learn and build a stronger and versatile dance community!
Whether you’re brand new to Bal or looking to brush up and refine your basics & technique, this weekend is for you. All classes in this workshop are beginner-friendly and open to everyone, no prior experience necessary! It’s also a perfect chance to learn and explore the opposite role in a supportive environment!
In addition to classes, we will also be hosting a balboa/lindy social dance on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon! If you’re not able to make it for the workshop, you are welcome to join us for these dancing opportunities.
All classes and socials this weekend will be held at Rosemont Community Association (2807 10 St NW)
Instructors
Eloise Passarella
Eloise Passarella is a dancer with a background in ballet and jazz, and nearly a decade of experience in swing dance. Her training across these styles has shaped a dynamic approach to movement that blends strong technical foundations with rhythm, musicality, and personal expression.
As a teacher, Eloise is passionate about creating an environment where dancers feel both supported and challenged. She encourages students to step outside their comfort zones, push their limits, and discover their own creativity within the movement. Her classes emphasize body awareness, musical interpretation, and the joy of exploring what makes each dancer’s style unique.
Through her workshops, Eloise hopes to inspire dancers to deepen their connection to the music, take risks, and leave with new tools to continue growing in their dance journey.
Cedric Delise
Cedric Delisle is a swing dancer and instructor with a passion for Balboa and a movement background that brings a unique perspective to partner dancing. Originally starting his swing dance journey with Lindy Hop, Cedric quickly discovered that Balboa’s precision, musicality, and close connection resonated most with him, and it has been his primary focus ever since.
His dance approach is strongly influenced by his training in Argentine tango as well as circus arts, including aerial silks and straps. These disciplines have developed his body awareness, balance, and control, all of which inform his approach to leading and partner connection.
Known for his curiosity and creativity, Cedric is always experimenting with new ideas and movement possibilities in Balboa.
Weekend Overview!
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We do not have anything planned this evening, but if you’re looking to warm up and dance, come out the the Friday Night Hop and dance to an amazing live band, the Sentimental Big Band!
This event is hosted by Fly Right Swing and not included with the weekend pass! HOWEVER, you get $5 off admission (stackable with the student/out-of-town discount!).
There is a Lindy Hop beginner lesson at 8:30PM, then social dancing from 9:30PM to midnight!
Stick around till the end of the night for some DJ’d blues music.
Location: Mount Pleasant Community Association
Address: 602 22 Ave NW
Cost: $25* Admission at the door ($5 off for students and out-of-towners)
*$5 off for workshop participants!
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All classes & social dances are held at Rosemont Community Association (2807 10 St NW).
Daytime Class Schedule:
10:00AM-10:30AM Check in & Registration
10:30AM-11:30AM Intro to Pure Bal
11:40AM-12:40PM Bal Outside the Box
12:40PM-1:50PM Lunch Break
1:50PM - 2:50PM The Ins & Outs of Outs & Ins
3:00PM-4:00PM Lollies
Evening Social Dance:
7:30PM-8:30PM Drop-in Beginner Lesson with Darryl & Julia
8:30PM-12:30PM DJ’d Dance Social
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All classes & social dances are held at Rosemont Community Association (2807 10 St NW).
Schedule:
1:00PM-1:50PM Check-in & Practice
1:50PM-2:50PM Throw Out Intentions
2:50PM-3:00PM Break
3:00PM-4:00PM Introduction to Triples
4:00PM-6:00PM DJ’d Social Dance
Still up for more dancing? Relax and head over to The Blues Can for an Open Jam hosted by Brother Ray Lemelin & The Matinee Kings from 8PM-12AM! A great way to relax and groove to end the weeekend.
Workshop Pricing
We have various options to fit your schedule.
Enjoy early bird pricing from March 2nd — March 7th (11:59PM)
Regular pricing from March 8th — March 17th (11:59PM)
Final rate from March 18th — March 21st online or at the door
Out-of-Towners can receive $10 off* the weekend pass with the code OUTOFTOWN
*not applicable for early bird passes
Weekend Pass
Early Bird - $95
Regular - $105
Final rate - $115
Saturday Pass
Early Bird - $60
Regular - $70
Final rate - $80
Workshops Only
Early Bird - $75
Regular - $85
Final rate - $95
Saturday Dance
Regular - $15
Out of Town - $10
Sunday Dance
Regular - $10
Out of Town - $7
Individual Classes
Regular - $25
