We are partnering with the Fredericton West Coast Swing Dancing Group (
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1587109578500507) and the Speakeasy (located inside the Royal Barbershop, 530 Queen St.) for another “crossover“ dance!
🪩 WCS introductory lesson with Kira and Jacqueline from 8 pm to 8:45 pm
💙 Mini beginner solo blues lesson (line dance routine) from 8:45 pm to 9 pm with Isabelle
*No dance experience or partner required for mini lessons!
💃 🕺 Social dancing from 9 pm to 11 pm
You can expect a curated playlist with a mix of classic blues tunes, songs that are more targeted for WCS and some that can work for both styles of dancing!
💵 Entrance cost of $10 (payable at the door)
👉Because of bar capacity, please email
aXNhYmVsbGVsZWJsYW5jMjMgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== or message Isabelle LeBlanc to reserve your spot. Showing up at the door is possible, but people who signed up in advance will be given priority. First come first serve!
What is West Coast Swing (WCS)?
West Coast Swing is a form of swing dancing that is danced in a slot to moderate tempo blues, R&B, country, and in recent times, contemporary music. It is a versatile dance that can be altered to each dancer’s personal style. If you don’t know your style, thankfully, there are some basic steps you can learn while you explore. It is characteristically highly musical and can adopt many nuances from other forms of dance. (Source:
https://swingshoes.net/what-is-west-coast-swing)
What is blues dancing?
"Blues dancing is a family of dances all based on dancing to different styles of blues music. It is relaxed and highly improvisational but has strong foundations that tie the styles together. Some of these foundational ideas are; improvisation, groundedness, lag, pulse, equal partnership, musicality, polyrhythm and polycentrism, and of course cool. Although these ideas can be found in many African American Vernacular dances, many people love dancing to blues music for its wide range of expression and connection." (Source:
https://obsidiantea.com/what-is-blues-dancing/)
Also check out other Workshops in Fredericton.
