MTL BAL JAM

A Balboa festival in Montréal, Canada, on June 19-20-21

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The vibrant Montreal dance community welcomes you to one of North America's most fun cities. Enjoy workshops focused on learning style and great parties! Come dance and have fun with us!

ℹ️ About

MTL BAL JAM is a Montréal / Tiohtià:ke based balboa event which will happen for the first time in June of 2024. It is organized by a local team of balboa dancers under the banner of Campus Balboa, a nonprofit founded in 2023.

The goal of the event is to bring balboa dancers from all around the world to Montréal / Tiohtià:ke and showcase our local scene at its best.

In order to achieve this, teachers MTL BAL JAM will hire sought after instructors, and get some of the top swing bands in the city.

The weekend aims to have a healthy balance between classes, social dancing, and exploration of the city.

This year, we welcome Irina & Natalia (USA) as well as Fancy & Albert (ES).

📅 Dates & Registration

📍 What & Where

💃 Dance Styles

  • Balboa

🎉 Activities & Highlights

  • Workshops
  • Social Dancing
  • Live Music
  • Parties
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Shows / Competitions

🧑‍🏫 Teachers & Artists

Fancy & Albert
Irina & Natalia

🎷 Live Music / DJs

Bands: Michael Srey Swing Legacy, Michael Johancsik Swing Orchestra
DJs: Felix Rioux Sabourin, Gabrielle Kern, Dan Repsch, David Schlachter, Lauren Smith

✨ Festival Vibe

Community, social dance, food, all levels

🧾 Quick Overview

  • 📅 Dates: June 19 – 21, 2026
  • 📍 Location: Montréal, Canada
  • 💃 Styles:
    • Balboa
  • 🎟️ Passes:
    • Full Pass
    • Party Pass
    • Classes Only
    • Parties Only
  • 🏕️ Type:
    • Festival
    • Weekend
    • Workshop
    • Competition
    • Exchange
  • 🎉 Activities:
    • Workshops
    • Social Dancing
    • Live Music
    • Parties
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Shows / Competitions