bal-wave 2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN ➡️ www.bal-wave.com 🌊 Let yourself go to the waves of Balboa & Slow Bal! 🌊 Join us for the brand-new international festival BAL-WAVE in Catania, Sicily — April 16–19, 2026 ✨ BAL-WAVE is waiting for you — get ready to: 🎶 Enjoy four nights of unforgettable parties 🪩 Dance to live bands & DJs on a special wooden floor 🌸 Feel the springtime vibes by the sea 🌋 Etna Wine Tasting Tour 🏆Competitions: M&M | Strictly | Coreo Team Challenge (NEW🤩) …and more! 💫 Five international teaching couples will guide you through classes and tasters to dive into the magic world of Balboa and Slow Bal: Andreas Olsson (SWE) & Olga Marina (RUS) Jacob Wigger (USA) & Natalia Eristavi (USA) Mickey Fortanasce (USA) & Natalia Rueda (COL) Alberto Boffa (ITA) & Elena Paiola (ITA) Francesco Ciani (ITA) & Laura Marino (ITA) 🎼 Bands: Hot Swing Sextet (FRA) Original Sicily Jass Band (ITA) 🎧 DJs: Alberto (ITA) Claudia (ITA) Mr Dewey (ITA) Marc D’Olimpio (USA/FRA) PROGRAM Thursday, 16 April 2026 LAND (3) – Catania PRE-PARTY 20:30 – 00:00 Check-In 21:30 – 01:30 Party DJ Set Alberto, MrDewey, Claudia, Marc D'Olimpio. Friday, 17 April 2026 ETNA WINE TASTING TOUR (1) (Transfer, light lunch, and DJ set included – Minimum spots 30 / max 50) 09:30 Departure from LAND 10:30 – 13:00 Etna Excursion (2) (1 to 1.5 hours) 13:30 – 16:30 Etna Wine Tasting LAND (3) – Catania LESSONS 15:00 – 19:00 Check-In 16:00 – 16:30 Slow Bal Audition 16:30 – 18:45 Slow Bal Lessons 19:00 – 19:30 Prelims M&M - Strictly SAL - Via Indaco 23, Catania PARTY 21:00 – 01:00 Check-In 21:30 – 02:30 Party Live Original Sicily Jass Band DJ Set Alberto, MrDewey, Claudia, Marc D'Olimpio. Saturday, 18 April 2026 LAND (3) – Catania LESSONS 11:00 – 19:00 Check-In 11:30 – 12:30 Solo Balboa Lessons 13:15 – 14:00 Balboa Audition 14:00 – 17:30 Balboa Lessons 17:45 – 18:45 Slow Bal Lessons SAL Via Indaco, 23, 95129 Catania CT PARTY 21:00 – 01:00 Check-In 21:30 – 02:30 Party Live Hot Swing Sextet DJ Set Alberto, MrDewey, Claudia, Marc D'Olimpio. Sunday, April 19, 2026 LAND (3) – Catania LESSONS 11:00 – 19:00 Check-In 11:30 – 12:30 Solo Balboa Lessons 14:00 – 17:30 Balboa Lessons 17:45 – 18:45 Slow Bal Lessons SAL Via Indaco, 23, 95129 Catania CT PARTY 21:00 – 00:00 Check-In 21:30 – 02:30 Party Live Hot Swing Sextet DJ Set Alberto, MrDewey, Claudia, Marc D'Olimpio. ——— VENUES Lessons will be held at LAND (3) – Catania (Port, Old Town). Thursday party will be held at LAND, MINA’ ROOM, 2° Floor. Friday, Saturday and Sunday parties will be held at SAL Via Indaco 23, Catania (20 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by bus from the Old Town). ** 1) This option is not recommended for those participating in slow bal classes. 2) The destination will be decided based on weather conditions and may include Craters 2002, Sartorius or Zafferana Etna. We recommend wearing closed shoes (preferably trekking shoes), winter clothing, and a wind/rain jacket. The excursion will involve approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of walking, guided by a professional Etna guide. Those who do not wish to participate in the excursion are welcome to explore the surrounding area. 3) Land is located on Via Cardinale Dusmet (without a street number) in Catania. We recommend searching directly for “LAND, Catania” on Google Maps.