Cleveland Balboa Club

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We exist to inspire balboa and classic swing dancing in the greater Cleveland area, and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to engage with traditional and culturally significant dances, artistic expression, and community connection.

05/17/2026

INTERNATIONAL LINDY HOP CHAMPIONSHIPS (ILHC)
— First Place: Invitational Mix & Match Champion
— First Place: Pro Classic Champion
— The Double Sweep: CLEANED UP winning both the Solo Jazz and Partnered divisions at the highest tier.

NATIONAL JITTERBUG CHAMPIONSHIPS (NJC) / CAMP HOLLYWOOD
— FOUR TIMES Consecutive First Place Titles: Established an unprecedented, multi-year dynasty by winning the elite Mix & Match Championship FOUR times in a row. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 (seriously. Like what the actual. I knew that she was good, but literally daaayyuummm. I raised an eyebrow when I was pulling this together. That's a lie. I raised two)
— First Place: Open Classic Lindy Champion
— First Place: Showcase Champion

ULTIMATE LINDY HOP SHOWDOWN (ULHS)
— First Place: Champion in the main competitive divisions, cementing her reputation as a dancer who possesses both flawless choreography and unmatched social dance adaptability.

EUROPEAN SWING DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS (ESDC)
— First Place: Open Champions Division winner, commanding the floor against Europe's elite tier of competitors.

AMERICAN LINDY HOP CHAMPIONSHIPS (ALHC) & NOTTH AMERICSN MAJORS
— First Place: American Lindy Hop Champion
— First Place: U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships
— First Place: Canadian Swing Championships

IMMORTALIZED: THE DOUBLE HALL OF FAME LEGACY
— The California Swing Dance Hall of Fame: Inducted twice under two distinct, elite distinctions—honored first as a Rising Star Laureate and AGAIN when she was elevated as a Shining Star Laureate.
— The Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame: Inducted permanently into the legacy roster for her historic competitive contributions and unmatched era of dominance.

When it comes to competitive pedigree, Jo’s record is an undeniable statement of what happens when creativity meets commitment and organized dedication. She has systematically captured top-tier podium finishes and First Place Championship titles across every single legendary arena on the global circuit.

Plus, she's pretty damn nice too 😘

REGISTRATION IS 50% SOLD OUT
ClevelandBalboaClub.com

05/16/2026

Cheals, remember that time when you walked in my house with your mom, and she gasped because I accidentally stole her painting that she had returned to the gallery to buy only to discover it was gone, which she would figure out 18 months later? Fun times.

Help us welcome Chealsia to the The Lil Cleveland Swing Thing!!!

Chealsia Smedley is a Frankie Manning Scholar and member of the Al Minns Next Generation Project. She first started dancing liturgical and modern dance at the age of 15. She has been dancing Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz dances since 2019. She loves to explore the ways that Lindy Hop invites people into the Black legacy of resilience, joy, and self-expression.
Outside of dance, she is a writer, podcaster, and editor who is passionate about storytelling that deepens curiosity, centers marginalized voices, and leads to compassionate action. As a teacher, she values connection to Black music and cultural values and the freedom to explore.

Secure your spot on the dance floor and grab your tickets today!
The Cleveland Swing Thing | August 21 - 23
www.ClevelandBalboaClub.com

[CC] 30 Rock Soundbyte
Jack: «Where have you been?»
Lemon: «Cleveland.»
Jack: «For God's sakes, Lemon. We'd all like to flee to the Cleve and club-hop down at the Flats and have lunch with Little Richard, but we fight those urges because we have responsibilities!»
Cleveland Balboa Club Board Member Dog: «Much Wow. Much FUN. Much Capy. OHHHHIIOOO0»

**gDance TheCleve

05/15/2026

FLYING SOLO WITH JO HOFFBERG — CLEVELAND 2026

40 dancers. 13 hours. Train more efficiently, how to scaffold your own learning so new material actually sticks, and how to build a practice that makes you better when nobody’s watching.

One student described it as “learning how to dance even though you think you totally know how to dance.”

Another called it “the most influential workshop I’ve taken.”

Someone in Chicago said they cried and it was “the highest vibe I’ve ever reached in my dancing,” which is honestly the most beautiful endorsement we’ve ever heard.

The weekend is open to all levels and tends to fill up. Past editions have sold out in San Francisco, Boulder, and Philly. Grab your ticket now!

(all of the above is genuine feedback from past participants)

https://clevelandbalboaclub.com/flying-solo/

05/13/2026

Cheals, remember that time when you walked in my house with your mom, and she gasped because I accidentally stole her painting that she had returned to the gallery to buy only to discover it was gone, which she would figure out 18 months later? Fun times.

Help us welcome Chealsia to The Lil Cleveland Swing Thing.

Chealsia Smedley is a Frankie Manning Scholar and member of the Al Minns Next Generation Project. She first started dancing liturgical and modern dance at the age of 15. She has been dancing Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz dances since 2019. She loves to explore the ways that Lindy Hop invites people into the Black legacy of resilience, joy, and self-expression.

Outside of dance, she is a writer, podcaster, and editor who is passionate about storytelling that deepens curiosity, centers marginalized voices, and leads to compassionate action. As a teacher, she values connection to Black music and cultural values and the freedom to explore.

Secure your spot on the dance floor and grab your tickets today!

The Cleveland Swing Thing | August 21 - 23
www.ClevelandBalboaClub.com

[CC] 30 Rock Soundbyte
Jack: «Where have you been?»
Lemon: «Cleveland.»
Jack: «For God's sakes, Lemon. We'd all like to flee to the Cleve and club-hop down at the Flats and have lunch with Little Richard, but we fight those urges because we have responsibilities!»

Cleveland Balboa Club Board Member Dog: «Much Wow. Much FUN. Much Capy. OHHHHIIOOO0»

**gDance

05/13/2026

Daniel. Remember that time I sent you a long rambling stream of consciousness text message regarding my dream of us playing Yug-i-oh the card game which an incredulous Deanna found out about to which I reminded her I'm in my "tame and domesticated" era and you horrified her by providing confirmation brought on by personal experience over the last 15 years? No? That's fine.

Help us welcome Daniel back to the The Lil Cleveland Swing Thing!!!
Daniel Repsch is a name known throughout the world of Balboa, Blues, and Swing. As a dancer, he is known for his musicality and attention to connection.

As a teacher, he is known for his ability to break down complex concepts into simple, actionable steps. He has taught and performed across North America, Europe, and Asia, and he is a recurring champion at major events like the International Blues Challenge and the All-Balboa Weekend. When he isn’t on the dance floor, he’s probably drinking coffee or thinking about the next song he wants to DJ.

Secure your spot on the dance floor and grab your tickets today!

The Cleveland Swing Thing | August 21 - 23
www.ClevelandBalboaClub.com

[CC] 30 Rock Soundbyte
Jack: «Where have you been?»
Lemon: «Cleveland.»
Jack: «For God's sakes, Lemon. We'd all like to flee to the Cleve and club-hop down at the Flats and have lunch with Little Richard, but we fight those urges because we have responsibilities!»

Cleveland Balboa Club Board Member Dog: «Much Wow. Much FUN. Much Capy. OHHHHIIOOO0»

**gDance

05/13/2026

Jeron, do you remember that time Deanna updated your résumé, I set you up on virtual coffee dates with my favorite cyber pros, and we were trying to convince you to move to Cleveland to be a full-time friend but you said PSSSHHAAWEWW and now you work for GOOGLE? We're SOOOO proud of you, bummed that you HAVE forsaken us, but thrilled that you let us drag you to Cleveland anyways 😂🫰🏽 this is a legally binding contract into perpetuity(I'm pretty sure that's how it works, right Deanna?) 🤙🏽

Help us welcome Jeron to the The Lil Cleveland Swing Thing!!!

Jeron has loved dancing since he was a kid; whether he was dancing hip hop or just dancing around the house, he could not stop dancing. Since starting swing dancing in college in 2017, he has always wanted to spread his love for dance by teaching and attending social dances.

He loves to teach Collegiate S**g, Balboa, and Lindy hop and he wants to give people the room to explore their creativity and make dancing more welcoming for everyone in and outside of the classroom.

Outside of dancing, he loves playing video games, reading manga, and learning about cybersecurity and is always open to discussing them.

The Cleveland Swing Thing | August 21 - 23
www.ClevelandBalboaClub.com

[CC] 30 Rock Soundbyte
Jack: «Where have you been?»
Lemon: «Cleveland.»
Jack: «For God's sakes, Lemon. We'd all like to flee to the Cleve and club-hop down at the Flats and have lunch with Little Richard, but we fight those urges because we have responsibilities!»

Cleveland Balboa Club Board Member Dog: «Much Wow. Much FUN. Much Capy. OHHHHIIOOO0»

**gDance

05/13/2026

Kronk finally figured it out... he knows exactly who our instructors are! 🧐‼️‼️💡🦙

We’re officially making up for lost time (and my total lack of social media updates lately 😅) by announcing our THREE incredible instructors for The Lil Cleveland Swing Thing:

Help us welcome Chealsia and Jeron to the lineup! And a big welcome back to Daniel! No weak ankles here—just pure Balboa blues and s**g!! (I mean, there's also about Swing. I guess pure about has a different meaning in this context ... anyhoo! /¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) Swing magic is coming your way.

Don't be like Kronk and wait until you're in the back of an interpretive dance class to find us. Secure your spot on the dance floor and grab your tickets today!

📍 The Cleveland Swing Thing | 📅 August 21 - 23
🔗 www.ClevelandBalboaClub.com

[CC] 30 Rock Soundbyte

Jack: «Where have you been?»
Lemon: «Cleveland.»
Jack: «For God's sakes, Lemon. We'd all like to flee to the Cleve and club-hop down at the Flats and have lunch with Little Richard, but we fight those urges because we have responsibilities!»
Jack was right—the urge to flee to the Cleve is real!

Cleveland Balboa Club Board Member Dog : «Much Wow. Much FUN.Much Capy. OHHHHIIOOOO»

**gDance

05/12/2026

Kronk is also trying to figure out who the latest instructor is for The Lil Cleveland Swing Thing.

Wanna help him out? Tune in tomorrow for the best instructor announcement yet (literally because there hasn't been none on our social media... my bad🫠)

And the meanwhile, don't wait and grab your ticket today!

The Cleveland Swing Thing | August 21 - 23
www.ClevelandBalboaClub.com

We are SO excited to dance with you June 12-14!! Grab your pass before they are gone! Link in bio.
04/27/2026

We are SO excited to dance with you June 12-14!! Grab your pass before they are gone! Link in bio.

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