We’re so excited to welcome Julie Brown back to Chicago for a special Bluetopia Mini-Workshop! Whether you’re new to blues or looking to level up your skills, this is a perfect chance to learn from one of the best.
Reserve your spot here:
https://forms.gle/gGenNkHsZWeEMG5u7
Cost:
Class A Only – $30
Student (Class A Only) – $20
Class B Only – $30
Student (Class B Only) – $20
Both Classes + Free Entry to Bluetopia @ Hairpin – $60
(Save $15 – a $75 value!)
Class Descriptions:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Class A: Close Embrace
Learn (or brush up on) how to dance in close embrace in a way that feels comfy and cozy for both partners. We’ll explore physical options for connecting with different partners, along with tools for consent, choice, and body language. Once we’ve built that foundation, we’ll dive into close embrace moves and idioms to take your dancing to the next level.
1:00pm-2:00pm - Break Time!
2:00pm-4:00pm
Class B: Ballroomin’ Moves & Floorcraft Games
Sharpen your lead–follow skills in this movement- and technique-focused class! We’ll cover a variety of traveling and turning moves, along with strategies to lead and follow them with clarity and comfort. To finish, we’ll play floorcraft games designed to challenge precision and help you thrive—even on crowded, chaotic dance floors.
About Julie Brown:
Julie Brown (any/all pronouns) is a Boston-based blues dance teacher, DJ, and choreographer who has been part of the scene since 2004. They’ve taught and competed across the U.S. and internationally, winning top placements at events like bluesSHOUT! and Blues Muse. Julie’s teaching blends deep respect for the roots of blues with a focus on joyful, authentic connection—both solo and partnered.
👉 More about Julie: julie-brown-blues-dance.com
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