About Balboa

The rich history of Balboa and what we now call Bal-swing is an engaging and multi-faceted topic that has been addressed over the years by several generations of dancers, including those affectionately termed the "old timers." A great number of people have been involved in developing, instructing, and promoting the dance, and now a body of sources­, from posts to videos, to images, to articles and interviews exists.

We may develop an abbreviated page that addresses some of these issues generally, but in the meantime, www.nycbalboa.com can serve as a conduit by link to an established site with a national audience, www.balboanation.com . Indeed, there, in addition to historical ba ck ground and information, you will find a wide-ranging discussion forum that puts you in direct contact with many other enthusiasts of the dance.

Further helpful sources and addresses are supplied on the "Links" page of our site.