Intermediate+ Balboa and Shag Workshop with Sarah and Jeremy
Join Sarah Stembridge and Jeremy Otth for a day of Balboa and Collegiate Shag! These two world-class dancers will bring their expertise to Sacramento and share a combination of technique, fun moves, and practice help. This workshop is meant for intermediate and advanced dancers of Balboa and/or Shag.
Date and time
April 26, 2026
11 am-5 pm
Cost
$45 for each 2-hour workshop or $80 for both. Payment via Venmo or cash, more information in the registration form below.
Location
2534 Industrial Blvd #150, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Registration
Please fill out this form in order to register: https://forms.gle/7kFDQwgHfBKFqamh6
Full Schedule
11:00 am-1:00 pm: Balboa
Hour 1: The Pure Bal Shuffle Shoppe
A mini technique clinic - we’ll start from the ground up with thinking about how we use shuffle technique to create textures, shapes, and rhythms both independently and partnered.
Hour 2: Footloose & Fancy Free
Lock turns! Circle slides! As much fun stuff as we can fit in an hour!!
1:00 pm-2:00 pm: Lunch break
2:00 pm-4:00 pm: Shag
Hour 1: Swinging your Shag
Another mini technique clinic - we’ll start from the ground up again, this time
thinking about maintaining smooth and efficient movement without sacrificing
pulse, energy, and flow.
Hour 2: We’re Going Ham
Bring water and extra shirts (and your A-game!!!) - we’re ending the day FULL
OUT!
4:00 pm-5:00 pm: Practice & Social Dance Hour
Ask us questions! Ask us for feedback! Or just ask us to dance!
Airsteps and Dancing In and Out of Them with Paul and Laura
Join Paul Riding and Laura Evans for a day of airsteps - not just the mechanics of the steps, but also how to work them into your dancing. This workshop is designed for dancers who have some air experience. Signing up with a partner is required (trios are also acceptable). Dancers should have the ability to demonstrate an A-Frame, Frog Jump and safe spotting and communication practices. If you have questions, please contact us.
May 9, 2026
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost $60
6810 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA
Full Schedule
11:00 am - 1:30 pm Pancake, Meatball, and Scarf
We’ll be working on “The Pancake,” “The Meatball,” and “The Scarf.” Dancers are welcome to work on one, two, or all three aerials and will receive individual coaching on technique and mechanics as they work towards integrating them into their dance.
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Start developing practice, performance, and choreography skills specifically centered on dancing in and out of airsteps. Paul and Laura will share entrances and exit options for all three aerials. Dancers will be encouraged to focus on one or two sequences to share in a jam at the end of the day. See less