Friday and Sunday Socials
in the
Danish Club
36 Austin St, Newstead
The club has a purpose-built sprung timber dance floor.
Air-conditioned.
The Danish Bar will be serving a selection of Danish beers, schnapps, and wine.
Saturday Night Social
at
Elements Collective
17 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley
We’ll be in the large upstairs room. It has a beautiful polished timber floor with a buttery smooth finish you will absolutely love to shuffle on (please make sure the soles of your shoes are carefully brushed free of any grit to help keep it lovely).
Air-conditioned.
Conveniently located for good public transport options.
Car parking in the area is fairly limited. A paid “Secure Parking – 388 Brunswick Street” is located directly behind the venue (entrance on Berwick Street) with a weekend parking rate, although larger cars may find it a bit tight. There are some other parking facilities in the area and some on-street parking (check signage carefully to avoid a fine). Consider carpooling or using a ride service.
Friday 30 Sept – The Art of Social Dancing + Live Music: Andrew Garton and His Pantheon of Swing!
This event begins very purposefully with a 90-minute discussion with Peter Flahiff entitled “The Art of Social Dancing”. This session is intended to open up the space in our hearts and minds so that we can truly experience what it is to live inside this dance for two days and three solid nights. It will set the stage for all of the weekend’s activities to follow and possibly for the rest of your dancing life… Don’t be late!
An incredible live swing band will stomp-off right at the conclusion of the session, with specifically tailored music for Balboa from Andrew Garton and his Pantheon of Swing (a professional 5-piece swing band)
18:30: Doors open for check-in and hugs.
19:00: The Art of Social Dancing.
20:30: Let the dancing commence! The first band set starts.
DJed music will play in the band break and afterwards until 23:30
COST: $30 (Included in Full Weekend Pass & Social Pass)
ALL TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT – NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
DRESS: A little bit fancy
VENUE: Danish Club – Newstead
Saturday 18th July – Live Big Band: Joshua Hatcher and his Highline Orchestra!
This promises to be a hell of a night with a 10-piece big band formed expressly for the purpose of playing the original tunes that inspired the evolution of swing dancing across the USA in the 1930s. Playing smash-hit dance arrangements from the giants of the Swing era, these professional musicians will be belting out transcriptions of original recordings from the likes of Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Lionel Hampton, Jimmy Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Sy Oliver, and Count Basie.
19:30: Doors open for check-in, hugs, and DJed music.
20:30: The first band set starts
DJed music will play in the band break and afterwards until 23:30
COST: $30 (Included in Full Weekend Pass & Social Pass
ALL TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT – NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
DRESS: Dress to Impress! This is the night to put on your glad rags if you feel like it (AKA fancy duds).
VENUE: Elements Collective – Fortitude Valley
Sunday Evening – Live Swing Band:
The Sunday Shuffle Squad
On this final night of the weekend, you’ll be soaking up the remaining Balboa goodness as you take full advantage of your last chance to have ALL the dances.
We’ve put together a laser-sharp swing quartet of Balboa senders to deliver *the business* and expertly punctuate a sublime weekend of dancing. Featuring the great Jan Van Dijk and Eddie Gazani, these musical masters will keep you returning to the dance floor time and time again until you are begging for mercy. None shall be granted.
19:30: Doors open for check-in, hugs, and DJed music.
20:30: The first band set starts
DJed music will play in the band break and afterwards until 23:00
COST: $20 (Included in Full Weekend Pass & Social Pass
ALL TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT – NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
DRESS: Time to relax. This is the night to keep it casual and let it all hang out. Or not. You do you, swing kid. You do you 😉
VENUE: Danish Club – Newstead