Wednesdays at Newtown Community Centre
Join us on Wednesdays for Balboa classes at Newtown Community Centre. Running over 4 weeks these classes are suitable for beginners or those looking to improve their technique. No partner required!
Book your place here: https://swingexe.sumupstore.com/
Originating in Southern California, Balboa is considered a dancer’s dance with its focus on a close connection between partners. Often danced to faster tempo swing music, expression is found in the footwork which provides its elegance and weightlessness.
We run 4-week progressive blocks so you can build your skills step by step, making it easier to start as a complete beginner and to grow as an improver. A block class structure enables progressive learning, allowing you to build on what you have learned each week, improve faster, and feel more confident on the dance floor.
New to Balboa and unsure about jumping into the full block? Purchase a drop in option on our Sum Up store to try week 1, if you’d like to continue with the block we can upgrade you to the full block price.
Times & Dates
Wednesday: Doors open at 7.30pm with class starting promptly after. Our classes include 1.5 hours of teaching time followed by a practice session.
Our next block starts on Wednesday 25th February.
Teachers
Teaching alongside Exeter’s own Balboa fanatic, Jackie, is Iacopo Longo! With a sharp analytical eye and a structured approach, Iacopo has a real knack for breaking down rhythm, movement and body awareness into clear, accessible concepts – perfect for dancers of all levels. With over ten years of experience teaching both dance and mathematics, he’s great at knowing when to push, when to support, and how to make even tricky concepts feel achievable. If he gets a little too excited mid-class, that’s just the Italian charm kicking in!
Check out his Instagram here!
Prices
Class sizes are limited so pre-booking is recommended. Blocks available to book are listed here: https://swingexe.sumupstore.com/
- Block of 4 Classes – 6 hours of teaching: £45 (£41 Students).
- Drop-in, for new students on first week of any new block, price £12.
Venue
Newton Community Centre, Belmont Park, Exeter, EX1 2HQ
Car parking: There are free short stay on street parking spaces available around Belmont park. There is also a single yellow line section of parking available on the corner of Clifton Hill.
You can park in the Triangle, Belmont Road or Parr Street car parks which are around 5 minutes walk from the venue. The car parks require a ticket to park in.
Public transport: Our venue is approximately a 10 minute walk from St James Park railway station with links to Exeter St David’s. Sidwell Street is a 7 minute walk away with bus links. There is a cycle rack directly outside the hut.
Facilities: Toilets available.
Extra information: Please bring your own water bottle as we do not have access to the kitchen in the hut.
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