🎵 Grand-Heidel-Bal 2026

Mark your calendars! The beloved Heidel-Bal continues its evolution as the Grand-Heidel-Bal, taking place on October 10–11, 2026, in the beautiful city of Heidelberg, Germany.  

This second edition brings Balboa dancers together for a cozy weekend of workshops and parties, including a Saturday night celebration in a venue right in the heart of Heidelberg’s Old Town.  

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📅 Dates & Registration

Dates:

• October 10 & 11, 2026  

Registration:

• Registration opens: May 4, 2026  
• Registration closes: TBA
• Register via the official website: balboa-heidelberg.de  

Passes:

• Full Pass: details & price to be announced
• Party Pass: details & price to be announced
• Individual party/tea dance tickets: TBA

(Pass structure and prices will be confirmed by the organisers closer to the event.)

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📍 What & Where

City: Heidelberg, Germany 🇩🇪  

Venue:

• Schmitthennerhaus (Hermann-Maas Haus) – Heiliggeiststraße 17, in Heidelberg’s Old Town:

A beautiful historic hall with an atmospheric setting, perfect for dancing, socialising, and enjoying Heidelberg’s autumn charm.  

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🎭 Activities & Highlights

Dance Style:

• Balboa (focus on social dancing & workshop learning)  

Planned Weekend Format:

• Balboa workshops with international teacher couples
• Social dancing and practice time
• Saturday night party in a stunning Old Town venue
• Sunday social/tea-style dancing (exact format TBA)  

Atmosphere:

Elegant, relaxed, and welcoming — a weekend designed for connection, musicality, and quality time on the dance floor, rather than rushing from one thing to the next.

Save the date! Grand-Heidel-Bal is back — with Balboa, a historic Old Town venue, and a warm community vibe in the heart of Heidelberg.  

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👣 Teachers

For 2026, the event will feature two international teacher couples, with the full line-up still to be announced.  

You can expect:

• Strong focus on technique, partner connection, and musicality

• A balance between clear technical breakdowns and playful, social dancing

• Inspiration for both newer and more experienced Balboa dancers

(Previous editions have already set a high standard, so the 2026 line-up is likely to follow the same quality benchmark.)

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🎟 Why You Should Come

The Grand-Heidel-Bal offers a refined yet friendly Balboa weekend in one of Germany’s most enchanting cities:

• Intimate atmosphere — ideal for social dancers who value connection and community.

• Historic Old Town venue with character, wooden floors, and plenty of charm.  

• Focused weekend format: just enough classes to grow, plenty of time to dance and socialise.

• Perfect autumn setting: combine Balboa with cafés, river views, and Heidelberg’s old streets.

Join a weekend full of Balboa, live music, and autumn magic in Heidelberg.

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🪩 Quick Overview

• Event: Grand-Heidel-Bal 2026
• Type: Balboa workshop & parties weekend  
• Dates: October 10–11, 2026
• Location: Heidelberg, Germany 🇩🇪
• Venue: Schmitthennerhaus / Hermann-Maas Haus, Old Town (Heiliggeiststraße 17)  
• Dance Style: Balboa
• Organiser: Balboa Heidelberg  
• Registration opens: May 4, 2026 (via official website)  
• Website: balboa-heidelberg.de  
• Passes & prices: To be announced (Full Pass, Party options expected)