Thursday - June 13th, 2013
5:00 pm Registration Opens
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Understanding Swing Music 101 with Rich Werden in the beginners’ classroom
8:00 pm Competitors' meeting in the ballroom for the Pro-Am competition
9:00 pm - 2:00 am DJ Dance with Kyle Smith and his International Crew of ABW DJs
10:00 pm Introduction of ABW staff and instructors
11:00 pm ABW Pro-Am Competition
 
Friday - June 14th, 2013
9:00 am Registration Opens
9:30 am - 10:00 am Advanced and Advanced-Plus level in the ballroom
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Morning Classes
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Make-Up Class with Joel and Sylvia
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Elective Classes
  • Jewel McGowan; Bal-Swing dancer? with David Rehm
  • Tricks & Flash with Andreas and Teni
  • Musicality with Bobby, Kate & Kyle
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Afternoon Classes
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Practice session for beg & int levels with Joel in the beginner class room
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm Competitors' meeting in the ballroom for the Amateur & Open Jack and Jill
4:45 pm - 6:30 pm Prelims for the Amateur & Open Jack and Jill
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Francine’s 40s hairstyles Workshop
  • Additional fee of $10 is required to participate in this class. Sign up & pay at registration desk
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Get warmed up with DJed music in the ballroom
9:00 pm - 1:00 am Mint Julep Jazz Band with featured vocalist Laura Windley and a Special Guest
10:00 pm Amateur & Open Jack and Jill finals
1:00 am Late night buffet opens
1:00 am - ?? International DJs play for your dancing pleasure
 
Saturday - June 15th, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Morning Classes
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Elective Classes
  • Classic California Balboa/Bal-Swing with Chris & Beth Grover
  • Early 40s Balboa Music with Kyle Smith
  • Willie Workshop with Randy & Kara
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Afternoon Classes
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Practice session for beg & int levels with Joel in the beginner class room
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Competitors' meeting in the ballroom for the Amateur ACBC and Open ACBC
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Prelims for the Amateur ACBC and the Open ACBC
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday Night Formal Dinner in the Ballroom with the 1940s Fashion Show - Dress to Impress!
9:00 pm - 1:00 am Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band with Special Guests
10:00 pm Amateur ACBC Finals
11:00 pm American Classic Balboa Championship Finals
1:00 am Late night buffet opens
1:00 am - ?? International DJs play for your dancing pleasure
 
Sunday - June 16th, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Elective Classes
  • Solo Dancing for Balboa Dancers with Nick Williams
  • DJ Summit with Kyle Smith
  • Bal-Swing Footwork with Albert & Gloria
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Morning Classes
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch break
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Elective Classes
  • Historical & Hysterical with Nick & Kelly
  • 1940s Band Leaders with Kyle Smith
  • Pure Bal Footwork with Jeremy & Laura
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Afternoon Classes
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Peter Strom's Soul Party
6:30 pm Competitors’ Meeting for the Balboa Showcase Division
7:00 pm Balboa Showcase Division
8:00 pm Awards Presentations
9:00 pm - 12:00 am DJed Battle of the Bands
12:00 am - ?? International DJs - Dance 'til you drop!
 

 

Schedule subject to change.