The Edinburgh Balboa Weekend 2025 brings you two fantastic Balboa teachers from California: Shani Brown and Jacob Wigger
REGISTRATION OPENS ON 18 JANUARY 2026 AT MIDDAY BST
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The workshop will take place at the Columcille Centre in Morningside and include 7 hours of classes, a social dance on the Saturday evening and an afternoon dance on the Sunday. The weekend ticket costs 125 £, with concessions at 110£, and gives access to both the classes and social dances. (For Friday evening, 15 May, we recommend the Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club for dancing to live music.)
PLEASE NOTE that this workshop is only suitable for dancers with previous Balboa experience.
If you've got an EDINBOP MEMBERSHIP, please book your tickets at the concession rate.
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Shani has dedicated herself, for over 20 years, to learning, preserving and sharing her love for Balboa. She is honored to have honed her social dance skills and footwork under the guidance of legendary oldtime dancers Willie Desatoff, Hal and Marge Takier, Bart Bartolo and Jack Carey. As an instructor, Shani strives to make dancing simple and effortless with a strong emphasis on combining foundational basics with the soft skills of connection and personal body awareness to develop one’s own smooth flow and style.
Jacob discovered his love for Balboa in 2005 and soon began traveling to teach and dance at events worldwide. His first passion is social dancing, and he is known for his intricate Pure Balboa footwork, unique shapes in Bal Swing and his effortless, rhythmic flow on the dance floor. Jacob’s teaching focuses on connection and partnership, helping dancers create a shared, dynamic dance experience. Combining humor with clear, detailed instruction to create an engaging learning environment, he excels at breaking down complex movements into smooth, accessible techniques.
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