LAST INFO

Herein you will find the last details about the Bal-Inspiration Festival from February 06-08, 2026, with Valentina&Vasu, Elena&Alberto und Amy&Alex.

Workshop Locations

Groups: BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN

Club Silbando, Förrlibuckstrasse 62, 8005 Zürich

Travel Recommendation:

  • We recommend arriving by public transport, bicycle, or on foot.

  • Parking: No parking is available at the location (a security company regularly patrols and will tow unauthorized vehicles). Please use the nearby parking garage P-West (Förrlibuckstrasse 151, 8005 Zürich).


Group: RED

Downtownswing Studio, Hohlstrasse 86a, 8004 Zürich | Door Code: 3141#

Travel Recommendation

  • We recommend arriving by public transport, bicycle, or on foot.

Check-in Times

Friday

  • 20:00 - 00:00: Silbando Room 1 (all groups)

Saturday

  • 10:00 - 10:20: Silbando Room 1 (BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN)

  • 13:00 - 13:20: Silbando Room 1 (BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN)

  • 11:30 - 11:45: Studio Hohlstrasse (RED)

If you plan to check in outside of these times, please email us at info@downtownswing.ch.


Workshop Schedule

• The schedule will be displayed in various visible locations throughout the event venue and is also accessible at any time on the Bal-Inspiration website:
https://www.bal-inspiration.downtownswing.ch/schedule

Group assignment

  • The organizers have made great efforts to create balanced groups in terms of size and level.

  • If you feel uncomfortable in your group, please contact Stefan Deuber.

  • Group changes are not allowed without prior consultation.

  • Your workshop pass is valid only for the classes you booked. Please leave the classrooms outside your lessons and do not use them for other activities (eating, relaxing, observing, etc.). Thank you for your understanding.

Parties

All parties will take place at Club Silbando, Förrlibuckstrasse 62, 8005 Zürich.

Friday

  • 20:15: Slow Balboa Taster with Amy & Alex

  • 21:00: Hot Gravel Eight live & DJ Rija

Saturday

  • 20:15: Collegiate Shag Taster with Diana & Dima

  • 21:00: Hot Gravel Eight live & DJ Rija

Sunday

  • 16:30: New Hot Club of Zurich live & DJ Rija

Participation in all parties (Party Pass) with taster classes is included in your workshop registration and does not require separate registration.

  • During the parties, our bar team will offer you small snacks and refreshing (soft and alcoholic) drinks.

  • Payment Options: Cash payment in CHF preferred; EUR only in bills up to EUR 50; change will be given in CHF at the stated exchange rate; TWINT payments possible (no credit or debit cards).

Food & Beverage

  • No drinks or food will be provided during the workshops. The bar area will be closed to participants during this time.

  • You can refill your water bottle anytime in the changing rooms.

  • There are various supermarkets (Migros, Lidl, etc.) and many restaurants with delicious offerings near Club Silbando.

  • Please note that shops are closed on Sunday, and some restaurants may also be closed on that day.

  • Google Maps of the area: http://tinyurl.com/yeuysntr

Health & Hygiene

  • We rely on your responsibility to follow general hygiene measures (please stay home and inform us briefly if you are sick. Wash your hands regularly or use the provided disinfectant to clean your hands).


A big thank you in advance to the many helpers!
Would you like to be an active part of a great workshop weekend? Get involved and support us with a helping effort. You can find all the details here:
Open Helpfer Shifts

Together with the fantastic teachers, bands, and DJs, we are very excited to welcome you very soon. 100% Balboa coming up - woohoo!

Your Bal-Inspiration Hosts,
Valérie & Stefan

supported by many, hard-working Bal-Inspiration helpers