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Festival

MinneBal 2026

Jul 31 – Aug 02, 2026 · Minneapolis, United States

What to expect

The Great Minnesota Balboa Get-Together — a time for hanging out and making friends, learning new balboa skills, and listening to hot swinging jazz, all while enjoying summertime in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. 10 Hours of Social Dancing (with the Hometown Heroes led by Naomi Saturday evening). 8 Hours of Workshop Classes (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced tracks). 2 Mix & Match Competitions (Newcomer and Invitational). 1 Awesome Weekend!

Who you'll dance with

Teachers

Irina Amzashvili

Salt Lake City, United States

Blake Thiessen

USA

Grace and Blake began life on the road as full-time traveling teachers at the end of 2022, taking them on multiple tours throughout the U...

Natalia Eristavi

United States

My name is Natalia (she/her) and I am a jazz dancer, teacher and performer from Southern California and based in St. Louis, Missouri. I h...

Jacob Wigger

United States

Music

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Venues

Center for Performing Arts