Taster

Taster d'une heure donné par l'un de nos couples de profs invités. Ouvert à tous les stagiaires et détenteurs d'un Pass Soirées, il aura lieu avant la soirée du samedi. Thème à venir.

One-hour taster given by one of our guest teachers on Saturday evening, before the party. Open to students of all levels and Party Pass holders.Topic to be announced later.

Level - Requirements and Description

All Levels

Suitable for all dancers, whether they have taken dance classes before or not.

This level is generally used to work on listening, exploring movement, and interpretation individually or in groups.

Balboa

Le Balboa est une danse de couple qui trouve ses origines dans les clubs de danse de Balboa Island, en Californie, dans les années 1920 et 1930. Cette danse élégante et fluide se caractérise par ses mouvements rapides et compacts, ainsi que par sa connexion intime entre les partenaires.

La danse Balboa met l'accent sur le mouvement du torse et du haut du corps. Les danseurs maintiennent une position de danse serrée, avec une connexion étroite entre les poitrines, permettant une communication claire et une conduite fluide. Les mouvements sont réalisés principalement à partir du bas du corps, avec des pas courts, rapides et précis. Les jambes se déplacent en glissades, en pas rapides et en pivots, tandis que le torse reste stable et maintient une posture élégante.

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Ticketing

How to attend?

Contact the organizer for more information.

Locations

Giannone Ballet School

14 Rue Olympe de Gouges, 38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France

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The teachers of our class.

Michael Tan

Teacher

Michael first discovered swing dancing in 2016 and was immediately captivated by the magic of

two strangers seamlessly connecting through movement. Over time, this curiosity grew into a

deep passion, with a particular focus on balboa—a style that has profoundly shaped his approach

to both dance and life. Inspired by the idea of melding two individuals into one, Michael is

driven to share his love for partner dancing and the fascinating interplay of lead-and-follow.

A firm believer in the transformative power of dance, Michael encourages his students to

uncover not only who they are as dancers but also what dance can reveal about their lives. For

him, the lines between dance and life are beautifully blurred—and that’s where the magic

happens.

Michael’s notable accomplishments in the dance world include winning the Open Balboa Strictly

at The Snowball, BalWeek NYC, and Bal Love. Additionally, he has appearances and

placements at prestigious events such as the Open Balboa Finals at California Balboa Classic,

Camp Hollywood, Hot Rhythm Holiday, and various Lindy Hop finals at ILHC (The

International Lindy Hop Championships), Camp Hollywood, and more.

As a fun fact, Michael holds a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo and often draws parallels

between the principles of martial arts and dance

Natasha Shevchenko

Teacher

With over 21+ years of partner dance experience, Natasha brings a deep passion for comfort,

play, and connection to her teaching. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive dance community,

inspiring students to explore their creativity and find joy in movement and partnership.

Her accomplishments in the swing dance world include prestigious wins at the California Balboa

Classic, Camp Hollywood, BalLove, The Snowball, Valencia Balboa Festival and BalWeek

NYC, along with notable placements at the International Lindy Hop Championships and Hot

Rhythm Holiday. She has also appeared on prominent television platforms such as Dancing with

the Stars and PBS’s America’s Ballroom Challenge. Additionally, Natasha has performed on

stage with SW!NG OUT on tour and in A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday during its 2024 two-week

run at the Joyce Theater.

Natasha is excited to share her love of dance with you.