😷 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: Blues lesson with Kevin & Julie - "Playing with Rhythm & Groove"
8-9pm: Community Studio
9-11pm: Social dancing DJed by Julie & Kevin
**Lesson info**
“Playing with rhythm & groove”
In this class, we’ll work on the concept of “pocket” and getting our dance to “groove.” We’ll work on other concepts like identifying rhythms in a song, changes in a song as it goes through a blues form, and using these concepts to shape our dancing.
No partner required.
This class assumes some knowledge of blues dancing, but we'll do our best to accommodate new-to-blues blues dancers as needed.
**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.co/event/23635250/blues_union_june_classes_and_dances_grab_bag_class_topics
**Other info**
-This event falls on Juneteenth, so some educational materials about this day will be available.
🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 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.
