I’m in Madrid and having fun. I arrived Tuesday, November 6 and promptly starting training and preparing classes with Alba Mengual. There’s nothing like staying active to stave off jet lag. We are teaching 3 beginner lindy classes, 1 intermediate lindy, 1 advanced lindy, 1 advanced balboa, 1 beginner blues each week at various studios in Madrid. For more information, you can click here. There will be a website soon. Until then, stay abreast through Facebook.

Someone asked me if I was staying busy. I think 35+ dance hours during my first 7 days counts as busy. We’re practicing, designing class syllabi, djing, planning upcoming and recently happened workshops (balboa), dancing, and more. Nearly each class that Alba has promoted is completely filled. The above picture is from our packed drop-in class before Saturday’s big party. There were about 50 people attending the lesson. Later, I DJ’ed 3.5 hours. We heard that dancers really enjoyed the music and this was one of the most well attended swing dances in all Madrid. We’re off to a good start.

While I’m visiting Madrid, each month will feature a different workshop topic. This month’s topic was Balboa. Day 1, featured above, was 4 hours Improver Level. Day 2 was Intermediate Advanced for 4 hours. Each day started with us grounding the students with pure bal basics, weight changes, and enhanced connection technique. Then we looked at appropriate out and in material for the levels. Finally, we finished with throwouts and lollies for improvers, and throwout variations and fun material for intermediate/advanced. Want to watch, learn, or satisfy your curiosity? Click here for the playlist.

And while I’m here, I’ll continue being a food tourist. 🙂 Cheers!