ABOUT
We invite you to Krakow on 25-27.09.2026
Most up to date information can be found on our Facebook page.
HISTORY

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TEACHERS
Jenn Lee
Jacob Wigger

Neus Castells
Albert Ferran

Natalia Rueda




TASTER TEACHERS
Carolin Meier
Iacopo Longo

Stephanie Mai
Camille Chapon



WORKSHOPS
We will have 4 workshop groups available for you during Rock the Balboa! 2026. The group levels will be adjusted to the participants’ skill set, and placement will be determined by an audition. No audition is required for the Intermediate level group. Please read the level descriptions carefully to determine your level of experience when registering.
INTERMEDIATE
You have been dancing Balboa for a year, you know the basics and want to develop your dancing further by bettering your technique and expanding your vocabulary.
You’re familiar with basic Balboa rhythms and can lead/follow steps in PureBal (uphold/downhold basic, ad-libs/side steps, paddles, come around) as well as BalSwing (throw out/toss out, lollies, out&ins).
ADVANCED
You’ve been dancing Balboa for a while now, regularly attend social dances, and travel to festivals. You can lead/follow complex movement sequences, even at faster tempos. You play with rhythms and incorporate various stylings into your dance. You want to not only refine your technique, but also work on musicality, movement flow, and developing your own personal dance style.
MASTERS
You are a true Balboa rug cutter. You’ve been dancing for a very long time, regularly attend international festivals, and have already made it to the finals of several dance competitions. You are a prominent figure in your local Balboa scene and are likely already teaching or preparing to teach. On the dance floor, at any tempo, you combine complex transitions with impressive styling. You play with the texture of your dance, rhythms, and deeply understand the source of your movement. You know a lot about Balboa—but more importantly, you know there’s always more to learn.
Selected dancers may be invited to this group without an audition.
FRIDAY EXTRA CLASSES WITH JENN&JACOB
Before the festival officially begins, join us for special extra classes designed for advanced-level dancers.
Schedule – Friday, September 25:
14:00–15:00
- Footwork, slides and arms for Bal Swing – solo class for followers with Jenn
- Footwork and slides for Bal Swing – solo class for leaders with Jacob
15:15–17:15
- Bringing it together - Using the solo movement while dancing with your partner – partnered class with Jenn&Jacob
We highly encourage you to attend both the solo and partnered classes – the material is connected and designed to create a cohesive, in-depth learning experience!
We reserve the right to prioritize dancers who register for the full package (solo + partnered classes).
PARTIES
KLUB SPOTKAŃ POCZTA GŁÓWNA
ul. Westerplatte 20, Kraków
On Thursdaywe will have fun at the Klub Spotkań Poczta Główna.
Besides the dance floor, you will also find cosy tables waiting there for those who want to relax and talk freely.
The club is located in a non-historic part of the former seat of the Polish Post Office. It is located in the former Postman's Club "Expresik" retro spaces. The decor is a combination of the communist era, Twin Peaks and a pinch of modernity. You will surely remember its interior.
AVANGARDA
ul. Zyblikiewicza 1, Kraków

STEVEN COOMBE
Special Guest
Steven is a true legend of the international swing scene — musician, MC, dancer, and a personality like no other.
At Rock the Balboa! 2026, he will support our bands throughout the weekend and take on the role of MC, helping bring even more energy and magic to the dance floor.
JAZZ DREAMERS
“We are dreamers – jazz dreamers – hence the name. Our band is a group of musicians creating swing music tailored specifically to the tastes and needs of dancers.

THE SHOOR SHOOR BAND
The Shoor Shoor Band is made up of fantastic musicians from the Kraków Lindy Hop scene. They were once invited to play at a Balboa social, and their music instantly won over the dancers. There was no turning back — a band for the Balboa community simply had to be born!
COMPETITIONS
TASTERS
SCHEDULE
CENY
FULL PASS
880 PLN / 215 EUR
6 hours of classes; 3 tasters; 3 parties with live music
PARTY PASS
420 PLN / 105 EUR
6 hours of classes; 3 tasters
EXTRA CLASS
Partnered class - 190 PLN / 48 EUR
T-SHIRT
REGISTRATION
Registration for Full Pass starts on 1.06.2026 at. 13:06 (CEST)
Registration for Party Pass starts on 1.07.2026 at 13:07 (CEST)
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