Festival
Balorado 2026
Jun 12 – Jun 14, 2026 · Denver, United States
What to expect
Balorado is an old-school exchange-style Balboa weekend featuring live music, social activities, and workshops. Balorado's mission is to create an immersive and welcoming space for Balboa dancers to connect to their dance community, recharge their creative batteries, and have fun. Expect DJ'd music on Friday night and live music on Saturday and Sunday, three class tracks on Saturday and Sunday (including a beginner track), competitions designed to encourage innovation and idea-sharing in a fun, supportive environment, and social activities throughout the weekend.
Who you'll dance with
Teachers
United States
Bobby teaches traditional swing dances like Balboa around the world, and holds championship titles and placements in Balboa, Lindy Hop, a...
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Laura Keat began her swing dance lifestyle in 2000. Laura’s love for swing & jazz music pushed her to expand her dance journey deep into ...
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Denver, United States
Heather Ballew hails from Denver where majestic mountains tower over the skyline and sunny days are plentiful. She took her first Lindy H...
Las Vegas, NV
Balboa | Teacher | DJ | Competitor | Switch Dancer Bal dancer, switch dancer, and the person behind SwingAround. This started as a way...
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New York, United States
Sara-Sofia Rentas (she/her) first discovered swing dancing in Orlando, FL in 2015 is now proud to be NYC-based, sharing Balboa in the stu...
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New York, United States
Jonathan Ng is a Balboa, Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, and Solo Jazz dancer based in New York City. He strives to give students the tools t...
Venues
Denver Turnverein
1570 Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218, United States
Denver Turnverein
1570 Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218, United States
1570 Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218, United States Map ↗
Historic social dance venue in Denver, home of Balorado in past years.