PARTYS
On Friday and Saturday in the beautiful kHaus Saal and on Sunday on the legendary Balboa boat!
At Balboa Delight we celebrate swing dancing and summer. In addition to the two parties on Friday and Saturday, the program includes swimming in the Rhine and the legendary boat tour. You can find the complete schedule here.
*Reduced price for students, dancers living outside Switzerland, pensioners and Kultur-Legi. Get in touch if you would like to take part but can't afford it, that's what the sustainability fund is for. You can find out more here.
Party tickets from approx. one month before the event, if available.
Hot swing Sextet
Energetic swing from Bordeaux.
The Hot Swing Sextet offers a journey back to the exciting atmosphere of the jazz clubs of the 1930s, such as the Cotton Club, and their interpretations have only one goal: to get their audience dancing.
Their great international fame and countless appearances at international dance festivals show that they have achieved their goal. Trumpeter Thibau Bonté, who plays in the style of the great Cat Anderson, drives the entire combo, which is masterfully supported by saxophonist Betrand Tessier and guitarist Erwann Mueller. The rhythm of Ludovic Langlade, Franck Richard and Jéricho Ballan is flawless and swinging.
Jazz to dance to, but also to listen to thanks to the original arrangements and perfect interpretation. And now it's time to celebrate with the Hot Swing Sextet!
DJS
DJane lil`roquette
Daniela aka lil'roquette dedicated herself to swing music in 2010 and has been dancing balboa, lindy hop and blues with passion ever since. She has been traveling internationally as a DJane since 2015. She is also a musician in a jam session.
Their sets are known for their musicality, good humor and lots of energy.
Balboa mix & match
Share your swing with the community.
Prelims and finals on Saturday. Participation possible with workshop pass or Saturday ticket.
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Mix & Match. Partners are drawn by lot.
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All-skate, one heat maximum 20 pairs/40 participants.
DJ music.
Warm-up song: Approx. 1.5 minutes.
3 songs per heat (4th standby), approx. 1.5 minutes each.
Judges: Teachers
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5 finalists (pairs). In case of uncertainty, 6 to 7 finalists can be included.
Live music
Warm-up song: All-Skate, approx. 1.5 minutes.
Spotlights: 1-2 chorus (16x8) per pair.
All-skate (everyone dances at the same time) at the end of the song.
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Balboa Cup and passes for great swing dance festivals.