What we’re about
For over 40 years, the Balboa Park Dancers meet weekly on Friday and Sunday nights at the historic Balboa Park Club in Balboa Park. We provide an inspiring environment and huge hardwood dance floor for learning and improving dance skills. Couples and those without partners are welcome. Lower-heeled, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are recommended for dancing. For more tips, check our Ballroom Etiquette page.
Each night we teach group lessons in 3 levels of instruction, beginning, intermediate, and advanced, in one smooth or standard ballroom dance and one rhythm or Latin style, changing dances monthly. Both lessons cost only $4 for club members, $6 for non-members, $4 for active military with ID, and $4 for full-time students with ID.
During the year, we cover ballroom dances and more: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Cha-cha, Hustle, Viennese Waltz, Bolero, Salsa, Eastcoast and Westcoast Swing. Our teaching generally follows the USISTD Syllabus.
The second Friday of each month is usually a party night of social dancing and mixers with only one special lesson provided by our Host/DJ. Party night for members is free; non-members pay just $6. Occasionally a party night may include live music or performances. Check the schedule to see where and when we are dancing.
Dancers are encouraged to change partners during class and during general dancing sessions, so it is not necessary to arrive with a partner. Switch out those two left feet! Have fun, get some exercise, and meet your fellow dancers. Annual Dance Calendar July: Foxtrot, Rumba, August: Quickstep, Bolero, September: Waltz, East Coast Swing, October: Tango, Cha-Cha-Cha, November: Foxtrot, Samba December: Waltz, West Coast Swing Jan: Viennese Waltz, Nightclub Two Step, February: Tango, Cha-Cha-Cha, March: Foxtrot, Salsa, April: Quickstep, Rumba,May: Waltz, Nightclub Two Step, June: Tango, Hustle
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tango and East Coast Swing dance classesBalboa Park Club in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
In September our smooth/standard dance is American/International Tango and the latin/rhythm dance is East Coast Swing. The Tango is very popular because it is seen as a more exotic dance, East Coast Swing is very easy to learn and suitable for many rhythms, many of which are found in contemporary rock music. For the time invested swing dancing can be the most fun. All dancers beginning to advanced are welcome. No partner is necessary as we rotate during class and we are a social ballroom club.
• Doors open at 6:45m for open dancing
• Tango class begins at 7:30 pm
• East Coast Swing class begins at 8:20 pm
• Practice/social dancing at 9:10pm
*****$6.00 entrance fee for the evening ($4.00 for club members)
Our website has more info: http://www.balboaparkdancers.org
It is always a good idea to check our online calendar or call our info line at 858-859-1926 before making the trip. We occasionally get bumped by the city and don't always get a lot of notice.
- Tango and East Coast Swing dance classesBalboa Park Club in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA$6.00
In September our smooth/standard dance is American/International Tango and the latin/rhythm dance is East Coast Swing. The Tango is very popular because it is seen as a more exotic dance, East Coast Swing is very easy to learn and suitable for many rhythms, many of which are found in contemporary rock music. For the time invested swing dancing can be the most fun. All dancers beginning to advanced are welcome. No partner is necessary as we rotate during class and we are a social ballroom club.
• Doors open at 6:45m for open dancing
• Tango class begins at 7:00 pm
• East Coast Swing class begins at 7:50 pm
• Practice/social dancing at 8:40pm
*****$6.00 guest entrance fee for the evening
Our website has more info: http://www.balboaparkdancers.org
It is always a good idea to check our online calendar or call our info line at 858-859-1926 before making the trip. We occasionally get bumped by the city and don't always get a lot of notice.
- Balboa Park Dancers monthly partyBalboa Park Club in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Our September party will be hosted by Olga Ginzburg and Vitaly Tarasov, proprietors of Step2Dance ballroom studio.
Their mission is to help students of all ages and skill levels achieve their individual dance goals. We work closely with our dancers in their pursuit of their dreams and personal objectives in a highly professional and supportive environment.
Both instructors are professional ballroom and Latin dancers with a lot of personal experience competing and winning at the highest levels of national and world championships.Our coaches have a combined 60 plus years of mentoring and training champions. Each instructor is personally invested in student’s growth and applies individualized approaches to advancing and fine-tuning the dancer’s skills.
Contact them at Step2dancesandiego@gmail.com.
There is open dancing to a wide variety of ballroom music and a number of mixers. Olga and Vitaly will teach a short lesson to get everyone dancing.
We are resuming the potluck tradition. We ask attendees to bring finger foods - sweet and savory. While we prefer disposable containers you can bring an appropriate serving dish if you wish, remember to retrieve it before the party is over. Too many people bring sweet items such as cookies and cakes, unless you have an overwhelming sweet tooth, think about bringing chips, pretzels, crackers, or vegetables instead.
*****$6.00 entrance fee for the evening for non-members.
Our website has more info: http://www.balboaparkdancers.org
It is always a good idea to check our online calendar or call our info line at 858-859-1926 before making the trip. We occasionally get bumped by the city and don't always get a lot of notice.
- Tango and East Coast Swing dance classesBalboa Park Club in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA$6.00
In September our smooth/standard dance is American/International Tango and the latin/rhythm dance is East Coast Swing. The Tango is very popular because it is seen as a more exotic dance, East Coast Swing is very easy to learn and suitable for many rhythms, many of which are found in contemporary rock music. For the time invested swing dancing can be the most fun. All dancers beginning to advanced are welcome. No partner is necessary as we rotate during class and we are a social ballroom club.
• Doors open at 6:45m for open dancing
• Tango class begins at 7:00 pm
• East Coast Swing class begins at 7:50 pm
• Practice/social dancing at 8:40pm
*****$6.00 guest entrance fee for the evening
Our website has more info: http://www.balboaparkdancers.org
It is always a good idea to check our online calendar or call our info line at 858-859-1926 before making the trip. We occasionally get bumped by the city and don't always get a lot of notice.
