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(n): the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos
(n): monetary unit in Panama
(n): Spanish explorer who in 1513 crossed the Isthmus of Darien and became the first European to see the eastern shores of the Pacific Ocean (1475-1519)
(n): in earlier times, a person who explored by ship
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Right you are, jennarenn!
Balboa is a form of swing dance that started as early as 1915 and gained in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. It is danced primarily in close embrace, and is led with a full body connection. The art of Balboa is the subtle communication between the lead and follow, like weight shifts, that most viewers cannot see. As a result, Balboa is considered more of a "dancer's dance" than a "spectator's dance".
Balboa is danced to a wide variety of tempos. Because the basic is so small, Balboa can be danced to fast music (over 300 beats per minute). Balboa is also danced to slow music (under 100 beats per minute), which allows more time for intricate footwork and variations.
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Balboa haircut, crew cut or flattop on top with long sides combed/greased back into a ducktail in the back. Seen in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Don't let those dictionaries fool you. Balboa is also a dance!