ABOUT
Like spring after winter, Rock the Balboa comes back to you after the break! Great teachers, beautiful party venues, unique atmosphere, lots of dancing and, most of all, great people! You can count on this at the oldest (it’s been 10 years!) still organized balboa festival in Poland.
We invite you to Krakow on 27-29.09.2024
Most up to date information can be found on our Facebook page.
We invite you to Krakow on 27-29.09.2024
Most up to date information can be found on our Facebook page.
HISTORY
The history of Balboa in Kraków started with Björn Wider, who came to town from Zürich for work. Back then in 2011, the swing scene in Poland was very small, not that much dancing was happening, except the first edition of Dragons Swing 2010. Björn started to support the small Lindy hop community here and as the need for other swing dances was slowly growing, he gave a couple of Balboa taster classes. In 2012 there were still not enough people in Kraków to start regular Balboa classes, but his idea of a weekend workshop gathered dancers from Kraków and other Polish cities. It was the first edition of Rock the Balboa, taught by Björn and Daniela Seyfahrt, with maybe 20 dancers, but enough enthusiasm to organize it again in 2013. Björns’ target of dancing Balboa in Kraków got at least partially true as there were some dancers around always happy to bal-out to a fast-swing track. The seed had been sown, but for the third edition our community had to wait until 2017. Karolina, was the one who attended the 2013 edition of Rock the Balboa and also got inspired by the Balboa track she took part in during Herräng Dance Camp 2016. Together with Karina, as a lovely KariKaro duo, they managed to organize three editions of Rock the Balboa (2017, 2018 and 2019). In 2019 Joanna and Mateusz teamed up with Karolina to organize the 2020 edition, which because of the pandemic, could not happen. Since the love for Balboa is addictive, our dream team has grown in 2022 to one more member: Staszek. Now we are Asia, Karolina, Mateusz and Staszek to create together this unique event for all, who love Balboa as much as we do. See you in May!
CODE OF CONDUCT
Rock the Balboa! is made out of love for Balboa and its roots - which is afro-American culture. It is a meeting place open to diversity, unifying us in our common affection towards swing dancing.
Our goal is to create an event, where everyone feels safe and welcome. The most important qualities will be respect and kindness we can give each other, regardless of our role in dancing or our swing community.
We take care of our partner on the dance floor and avoid collisions with other people. If unavoidable, we always apologize to each other and make sure no one needs help. Everyone can make a positive impact by acting with others in mind - the organizers help out the participants, the participants support the volunteers etc. Thank you very much in advance!
We do not tolerate behaviour and comments that can make anyone feel discriminated, humiliated, used or offended for their gender expression or identity, role in dance, skill, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or faith, because we are all equal.
Any inappropriate behaviour - either experienced or observed - should be reported to the Organizers. The Organizers reserve a right to remove people threatening others' safety or well-being from the Event. Rock the Balboa! is a place for dance and creativity - safe and open.
Remember - you can always contact us - either in person or over electronic communication if you need help.
the Organizers:
Asia, Karolina, Mateusz, Staszek
Our goal is to create an event, where everyone feels safe and welcome. The most important qualities will be respect and kindness we can give each other, regardless of our role in dancing or our swing community.
We take care of our partner on the dance floor and avoid collisions with other people. If unavoidable, we always apologize to each other and make sure no one needs help. Everyone can make a positive impact by acting with others in mind - the organizers help out the participants, the participants support the volunteers etc. Thank you very much in advance!
We do not tolerate behaviour and comments that can make anyone feel discriminated, humiliated, used or offended for their gender expression or identity, role in dance, skill, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or faith, because we are all equal.
Any inappropriate behaviour - either experienced or observed - should be reported to the Organizers. The Organizers reserve a right to remove people threatening others' safety or well-being from the Event. Rock the Balboa! is a place for dance and creativity - safe and open.
Remember - you can always contact us - either in person or over electronic communication if you need help.
the Organizers:
Asia, Karolina, Mateusz, Staszek