Spring Bal Bootcamp with Desiree

Join us for our first Bal event featuring Chicago's incredible Desiree Roffers! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale! ⭐️ Join us for a cozy weekend of Bal in the heart of Iowa City 🌹 vroseproductions.com 🎓 Students! Save with code STUDENT4BAL-30 🥳 🌷 Spring Bal Bootcamp 📅 March 1st - March 2nd, 2025 (Sat - Sun) 📍 PS1 Close House, 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240 💐 4 hrs of workshops 🌺 3 hr all-Bal social dance (📍 TBA) 🌻 2 hr Sunday intensive add-on + Lab 🌱 Private Lessons Available! Book at calendly.com/vroseproductions/desiree 💸 $60-$110 SCHEDULE (Updated Feb 27, 2025) 🌷 Saturday, March 1st (All Levels) 11 AM - 11:50 PM ~ Workshop I 12 PM - 12:50 PM ~ Workshop II 1 PM - 1:50 PM ~ Workshop III 2 PM - 2:50 PM ~ Workshop IV ~Potluck & Movie (RSVP!)~ 8 PM - 11 PM ~ Social Dance 🌷 Sunday, March 2nd ➡ (ADD-ON 📝 must have taken Saturday workshops or have previous Balboa experience to join) 9 AM - 9:50 AM ~ Intensive Pt I 10 AM - 10:50 AM ~ Intensive Pt II 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM ~ Bal Lab ♥ About the Artist ♥ We're thrilled to be bringing Chicago's very own Desiree Roffers! Desiree has loved dancing her whole life. At the age of four, she began learning Irish Dance. Soon after, she was competing around the country and started teaching dance in early middle school. Around 2002, Desiree switched her focus to swing dancing and began studying Lindy Hop, Blues, and Balboa. Desiree continues to travel to swing dance events around the world to learn, teach, and compete. Desiree especially loves balboa because of its circular momentum, close connection, and intricate footwork. She has received balboa awards from events across North America. Desiree has three graduate degrees in education and provides training for teachers in Chicago public schools. She is currently working on her PhD in Instructional Technology. In 2011, Desiree started Chicago Balboa Underground and she remains dedicated to growing the swing dance scene in Chicago and across the globe. As an instructor and swing dance organizer, Desiree values inclusive practices, trauma-informed approaches, and social justice. ♥ About the Organizer ♥ Verity Rose has had a passion for dance ever since her first ballet class at age 3. Fast-forward to April 2022 when she founded her business, V Rose Productions, in order to bring dance events to the Iowa community! She loves traveling for dance, connecting with people, and community is at the heart of every event she organizes. Questions ❓ PM Verity or email her at [email protected]