😷 Please note that this event requires a mask and proof of vaccination (photo of card, screenshot from
https://www.myvaxrecords.mass.gov/ or equivalent can be sent ahead of time to BostonBluesUnion(at)gmail(dot)com or shown at the door) if you haven't shown at a previous Blues Union event. 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**
7-8pm: Intermediate class: Build-Your-Own Idiom Dance - with Steve & Julie
8-9pm: Beginner blues class
9-11pm: Social dancing DJed by Julie & Jenny
**Lesson info**
7pm: Build-Your-Own Idiom Dance
Last month, we learned 4 specific dances/ways of dancing that are part of the blues dance family--ballroomin', belly rubbin', struttin', and Texas shuffle. We're starting off this month exploring how sticking with one basic/homebase for a whole song can act as a creative box--getting us deeper into the music, the moment, and our own creativity. The rest of this month, we'll explore more specific dances (or 'idioms') in the blues dance family.
You *don't* need to have taken last month's series to take this class/series. While we recommend that you take all 4 weeks this month, each class will still work on its own. No partner necessary, as usual.
**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 here:
https://withfriends.events/event/XravHNsL/blues-union-october-class-series-1-beginner-class-social-dance/
**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.
Also check out other Workshops in Somerville.
