ECSB Second Annual Bal-Boo-a: Spooky Scary Skeletons Edition in New Haven

Name: ECSB Second Annual Bal-Boo-a: Spooky Scary Skeletons Edition
Start: 2026-10-27T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-27T22:00:00-04:00
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church New Haven, CT.

Know before you go

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7 PM to 10 PM (4 days before Halloween)
Where: St. John's Episcopal Church New Haven, CT., 400 Humphrey St, New Haven, CT 06511-3711, United States
Length: About 3 hours
Type: Halloween Party
Dress code: Costumes encouraged

Details

October Monthly Balboa on Tuesday, October 27th will begin with an intermediate level special topics lesson with Javier Johnson followed by Halloween shenanigans! Be prepared for our fun Skeleton Shuffle Balboa competition, Halloween dance games, costume contest, and more spooky surprises!

Costumes welcome but not required. Bring snacks (labeled with allergens) to contribute to our grazing table!
Intermediate level Balboa lesson. Familiarity with purebal and balswing basics is required. Beginner Crash Course will be unavailable during Monthly Balboa.
Lesson: 7:00 - 8.00 PM (please arrive 10-15 minutes earlier for check-in)
Social Dance: 8:00 - 10.00 PM (will include Lindy, Balboa, and Blues music)
Suggested sliding scale pricing (PWYC/NOTAFLOF):
Lesson + Social: $10-20
Just Social: $5-10
Bring-A-Friend discount: Bring someone who has never been to Elm City Swing and Blues before, and both you and your friend can attend the lesson and social for free!
Location: Parish hall at St. John's Episcopal Church, 400 Humphrey Street
Parking: Street parking on Orange and Humphrey. Spots marked for Church Business are available for us to use. Avoid zoned resident parking spots. Ungated Yale parking lots are open for free public parking after 4:00 PM.