Boombal originated in Ghent, Belgium when accordion instructor Wim Claeys wanted his students to play to a real dance audience. The first Boombal was organised in September 2000 in an old furniture shop, with about 5 couples participating. This shop was located in the Boomstraat (lit.
Boombal originated in Ghent, Belgium when accordion instructor Wim Claeys wanted his students to play for a live dance audience. The first Boombal took place at an old furniture store in Ghent in September 2000 with about 5 couples participating. This shop was located on the Boomstraat (lit.