# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blues Union | 2-Hour Blues Intensive Class, Social dance | Blues Dancing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Please note that this event requires a mask. Free masks provided if needed.

Blues dance is a family of Black American social dances (some solo, some partnered) that coevolved with different styles of Blues music throughout history, starting in the late 1800s and extending through today. Blues dance celebrates freedom of expression within community, improvisation, rhythm, and more!

**Evening schedule**
7-9pm: 2-hour intensive class with Joey Science & Julie Brown
9-11pm: DJed Blues dance party 

**Class info**
7-9pm: A 2-hour intensive class to level up your blues dancing and work your foundations, with drills & more. This class is particularly good for people who are teachers or want to teach, but it will benefit anyone!

This month's topic: Growing Together - In this class, students will spend time developing connection through feedback and self-review.

**Pricing**
Sliding scale $10-25, free for volunteers & staff. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Cash or Venmo at the door. Presale tickets coming soon

**Other info**
?️‍? ?️‍⚧️ This is a queer-friendly space, and everyone can choose the dance role or roles they prefer.
-Code of conduct & covid policies: https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/
-Gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms in the venue
-Sadly not wheelchair accessible - up a flight of stairs
-Please avoid wearing fragranced products (axe, perfume, cologne), as members of our community are allergic.es
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/blues-union-2-hour-blues-intensive-class-social-dance-blues-dancing/200030325279718
- **Event Categories**: workshops, science-fair, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030325279718?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=somerville-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Somerville
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Uptairs at 16 Bow St, Somerville
- **lat**: 42.38217
- **long**: -71.09943
- **full address**: Uptairs at 16 Bow St, Somerville, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Blues Union | 2-Hour Blues Intensive Class, Social dance | Blues Dancing being held?
  - **A:** Blues Union | 2-Hour Blues Intensive Class, Social dance | Blues Dancing takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Uptairs at 16 Bow St, Somerville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Blues Union | 2-Hour Blues Intensive Class, Social dance | Blues Dancing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Blues Union | 2-Hour Blues Intensive Class, Social dance | Blues Dancing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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