Balboa Swing Dance comes to Denver in February February 24, 2012

Balboa Swing Dance comes to Denver in February - Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout

cmDance presents the 5th Annual Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout February 24– 26. This event includes world-class dance instructors for three days of workshops, Balboa Swing dance contests and three nights of live music performances to satisfy your ears and feet. cmDance will once again be bringing in Jonathan Stout and His Campus Five from Los Angeles, one of the world’s top-rated Swing bands, for everyone to enjoy!

The weekend will provide dancers the opportunity to learn from champion instructors Denise Phelan, Nick Williams, David Rehm, Sylvia Sykes, Laura Keat, Heather Ballew, Jeremy Otth, Kate Hedin, Bobby White, Kelly Arsenault and Mickey Fortanasce. Top-notch national DJ’s Kate Hedin and Kyle Smith will be spinning tunes all weekend long.

Jazz and Swing music buffs, this is your Golden Opportunity to listen to some of the finest authentic Swing and Jazz music in the country.

The Second Academy Awards was held on April 3rd, 1930 at the Cocoanut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles and was hosted by Bob Hope. On Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 p.m. to midnight the theme is Oscar and the ballroom will be decorated in true Oscar fashion. Attendees are encouraged to turn out in glamorous vintage outfits and dance to the live music of Jonathan Stout and Campus Five. There will be a contest and prize for best dressed and raffles will be held to raise funds for the school programs. Beginner dance lessons begin at 7 p.m. at the Denver Turnverein Ballroom, 1570 Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets are $25 at the door and include light refreshments. Cash bar at venue.

Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander, is a septet dedicated to preserving the classic and often overlooked small group swing from the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. Founded by two dedicated Swing dancers and vintage lifestyle enthusiasts, and using only the best of LA’s Jazz community, the Campus Five was a way to expose dancers and listeners alike to some of the more interesting and under-appreciated tunes from the Swing era, while still being the most danceable band playing Swing music today. The Campus Five picks tunes from the books of notable small groups as the Benny Goodman Sextet, Count Basie’s Kansas City Six/Seven, Artie Shaw and his Gramercy Five, as well as the small groups of Lester Young, Illinois Jacquet, Cootie Williams, Django Reinhardt, Duke Ellington, and Coleman Hawkins, and features vocal numbers from Ella Mae Morse, Anita O’Day, Peggy Lee and the young Ella Fitzgerald.

Classes are open to all ages and children 12 and under pay only $5 when a parent purchases a class at full price. Full dance festival and class pricing & schedule available by calling 303-883-6691 or online at www.balboablowout.com

Discounted weekend passes available.

Schedule of Events



Friday February 24

7:00p.m. – Beginner Swing dance lesson

8:00p.m. – DJ’d music

9:00p.m. – 1:00am

Performances by Ballyhoo and Diamond Dolls, and Competitions.

Live music with Jonathan Stout and Campus Five

Denver Turnverein Ballroom, 1570 Clarkson St., Denver

$25 at the door/ $5 Children under 12. Ticket price includes light refreshments. Cash bar at venue.



1a.m. – 4a.m. Friday Late Night Dance with National DJ’s

Denver Turnverein, 1570 Clarkson St., Denver

$10 at the door/ $5 Children under 12.



Saturday February 25

7:00p.m. – Beginner Swing dance lesson

8:00p.m. – DJ’d music

9:00p.m. – 1:00am

Oscar Party and Main Dance with live music of Jonathan Stout and Campus Five.

Denver Turnverein Ballroom, 1570 Clarkson St., Denver

Contest and prizes for best Oscar glam wear.

$25 at the door/ $5 Children under 12.

Beginner dance lessons at 7 p.m.

Ticket price includes light refreshments. Cash bar at venue.



1 a.m. – 4 a.m. Late Night Dance with National DJ’s

Denver Turnverein, 1570 Clarkson St., Denver

$10 at the door/ $5 Children under 12.



Sunday February 26

6:30 p.m. - Midnight

Dinner and Dance, Performances and Awards

Location TBA, check our website for updates

$15 at the door/ $5 Children under 12.

All proceeds go to fund music and dance programs for students, in school and after school programs, Pre-school-High School and College age students.