What role suits you best? Lead or follow? Or both?
In this blog we tell you more about the two roles we have in dancing: leading and following. Which role suits you best?
2 September 2022: Club Key dances Slow Bal
Club Key dances Slow Bal 2 September 2022 | De Doelen Studio On Friday the 2nd of September we put the vinyl back on the record player and dance the night away. This time in Club Key (De Doelen Studio). We start by introducing you to Slow Bal during a dance workshop. It will be […]
8 July 2022: Club Key dances Slow Bal
Club Key dances Slow Bal 8 July 2022 | De Doelen Studio On Friday the 8th of July we put the vinyl back on the record player and dance the night away. This time in Club Key (De Doelen Studio). We start by introducing you to Slow Bal during a dance workshop. It will be […]
Can everyone learn to dance Slow Bal?
Do you have two left feet, but you would like to kill it on the dancefloor? Do you struggle finding the rhythm of a tune, but are you aching to learn a new skill? Learning how to dance isn’t just good for you, you can learn it.
Looking back on Shuffle and Slide. Were you there?
Last weekend our first workshop weekend in 2 years took place: Shuffle & Slide. Read about this amazing weekend and how much fun it was!
Interview with Anni and Gasper about the Slow Bal connection
Interview with Anni and Gasper about the Slow Bal connection In this episode of my Slow Bal heroes, I will be talking with Anni and Gasper from Sweden. You might know them from Balboa, Lindy Hop or maybe even Slow Bal classes, because they have travelled the world to share the joy of this beautiful […]
What you should know about your first international dance event
Deirdre and Iris travel to the All Slow Bal Weekend in Torquay (UK) and share their tips for when you travel to an international dance event for the first time. Are you excited? Read here what to expect!
Interview with Mickey Fortanasce about the history of Slow Bal
Deirdre and Mickey talk about the history of Slow Bal and the old-timers Dean Raftery and Ray Cunningham. Mickey also shares his story about how he discovered Slow Bal. The interview is available in text and video.
How to give feedback and how to grow from it
Growing as a dancers requires giving and receiving feedback. Unfortunately we often see dancers blaming the other when something doesn’t work. In this article we talk about your growth mindset and how to give feedback to your partner.
Why women should lead more often (and men should follow)
In this interview, Didi and Iris talk about their experiences as female leaders in the swing world. In Slow Bal we see more and more often that people choose the role they like. And they should! Here you read why.