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Sunday & Monday Information

Weekend Information

THURSDAY
🫂The theme of the Thursday evening dance is Community! Ask new people to dance, make new connections, and be mindful of folks who are not getting as many dances.

🖍️Coloring Corner: Check out the back corner of the main ballroom (it will be moved to the sensory lounge for other nights).

📢 Shoutout box: Drop a note about something positive that someone did for you so our emcees can share good stories with the world.

FRIDAY
🕐The deadline to register for all Friday contests is Friday at 1pm. Please remember to bring your contest number to contest check-in.

🌈 The Queer Swing Society is hosting an LGBTQIA+ meetup at 8pm in City Ballroom and an Underground Switch Contest at 1am in the Sunset Room (win a pass to Balorado!).

➡️ Friendly reminder: Do not put wax, baby powder, or any other slippery substance on the floor or your shoes. This is a safety issue; you may be asked to leave the event without a refund.

Thursday & Friday Announcements

Schedule

Elective Class Descriptions

Glow-in-the-dark wristbands can be found by the registration desk.

🎨 Colors denote pronouns:
Yellow = She/Her
Green = He/Him
Pink = They/Them

🫱🏻 Which wrist denotes preferred dance role:
Right wrist = I want to follow
Left wrist = I want to lead
Both wrists = I want to Switch

CalBal encourages everyone to ask their partner which role they prefer instead of making assumptions based on their appearance (or shoes).

Glow-in-the-dark Wristband Information

Contest Prelim Results - Finalists

Parking for hotel guests: Be sure to ask for the discounted CalBal rate when you check-in (in & out privileges $16/day)
Parking for non-hotel guests: Be sure to bring your ticket INTO the convention center, then use the kiosks in the building to activate the discounted rate of $15/day (no in & out privileges)

Parking Information

Safer Spaces Form

Use the form below to report any safe space concerns. All information will be kept confidential, and only members of the CalBal Safe Space team will have access to the information you submit. You may submit the form anonymously, but our team will not be able to follow-up with if you do not provide contact information.

☎️ Need to talk to someone immediately? Call or text our hotline: +1  (323) 917 - 3132

🫂 Want to talk to someone in person? Our Safety Coordinator, Traci LaDue, can be found hanging out at the front desk.

If you are concerned about your safety and feel that you need immediate help, please call 911 for assistance. 

Safer Spaces Information

Register for Contests & Buy Evening Passes

 At the California Balboa Classic, our mission is to celebrate and preserve the art of Balboa dance while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the global dance community. We are dedicated to producing the world's premier Balboa event, fostering an environment of respect, positivity, and support. Through our commitment to growth and excellence, we strive to create a welcoming space for dancers of all backgrounds to connect, learn, and showcase their passion for Balboa. We want to invite you to help us build a warm and loving community by practicing empathy, awareness, and joy-filled dancing. 

CalBal's Mission

‼️The deadline to register for all Saturday & Sunday contests is 1pm.

🧑🏻‍🏫Level Check appeals start at 1pm and will only be 15 minutes. Please do not be late, or you may not have the opportunity to appeal.

🫂Brittney & Chisomo are hosting the BIPOC Kickback at 7:30pm in the Sunset Room.

🏆Amy is hosting an Underground Shag Contest at 1am in City Ballroom (win a pass to Hot Rhythm Holiday!).

➡️ Friendly reminder: Do not put wax, baby powder, or any other slippery substance on the floor or your shoes. This is a safety issue; you may be asked to leave the event without a refund.

Saturday Announcements

Take the Post Event Survey

🙏🏻 Thank you SO much for being a part of CalBal 2026. We can't wait to see you next year (or at any of the other events our organizing team members run, like Hot Rhythm Holiday and Balorado).

💙 There will be a Celebration of Life for Marge Takier at 1pm in Academy 1.

🏫 There will be a guided practice session hosted by Chisomo at 1pm in Academy 2/3.

❓ Please take the survey! This information is invaluable to us during the planning process, and we truly appreciate your time and energy.

➡️ Friendly reminder: Do not put wax, baby powder, or any other slippery substance on the floor or your shoes. This is a safety issue; you may be asked to leave the event without a refund.

Sunday & Monday Announcements

CalBal 2026 Post Event Survey

Monday Beach Dance Location

CalBal 2026

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