April 22nd – June 3rd 2018
Yep, that’s right, Blues dancing is a thing! Danced both solo and/or with a partner Blues has several styles including Slow Drag, Delta and Boogaloo.
Developing alongside Blues music, Blues dancing was at the time deemed ‘socially inappropriate’ (how wonderful!!!). For this reason Blues was practiced only in Juke Joints and Rent parties of the Black communities.
Like Swing dancing, Blues contains a similar African movement aesthetic and reflects characteristics of the music it is danced to, for example call and response, emotional intensity and, above all else, a badass attitude!
“But I can’t dance”! Good news, EVERYONE can dance the Blues! Not convinced? Give it a whack at our Blues classes and become a member of our growing community. We dare you!
DATES, TIMES & LOCATION
APRIL 15TH:
Solo: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Drag Blues 1 of 6: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Jazz Belfast: 5pm-6pm
APRIL 22ND:
Drag Blues 2 of 6: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Jazz Belfast: 5pm-6pm
*APRIL 28TH:*
Away at Kilkenny City Blues Workshop
MAY 6TH:
Solo: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Drag Blues 3 of 6: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Jazz Belfast: 5pm-6pm
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MAY 13TH:
Jazz Belfast: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Drag Blues 4 of 6: 6.45pm-7.45pm
MIDSUMMER NIGHT SOCIAL 8PM-11PM
(2nd Sunday every month)
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MAY 20TH:
Jazz Belfast: Time TBC
MAY 27TH:
Solo: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Drag Blues 5 of 6: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Jazz Belfast: 5pm-6pm
JUNE 3RD:
Drag Blues 6 of 6: 3.45pm-4.45pm
Jazz Belfast: 5pm-6pm