Welcome Workshops

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If you are new to the Blues Dance community, the Welcome Workshop is a perfect starting point. In this three-hour condensed lesson you'll learn the basics of step and movement, understand the history and vernacular of blues dance, and develop an instinct for physical communication. No experience or dance partner is required for this session.

It is designed simply with the purpose of acquainting your body to a new role on the dance floor and developing your confidence and enjoyment as a dancer. Just like any new practice, there will be some trial and error in the adaptation process. In this workshop, however, you'll be working out this process at the same pace as other students, and under the instruction of teachers who will guide you through each step, and helpers/alumni returned to practice and speed your learning.

That's right, after you've taken it we expect to see you back! We encourage students to take the Welcome Workshop multiple times in order to solidify and practice their foundations, and to help welcome new dancers. After your first time, subsequent Welcome Workshops are 50% off.

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Topics covered will include connection, musicality, body flight and swing, drive, body alignments (natural, counter, and contra), pivots, turn technique, embrace, frame changes, and blues vocabulary, for close and/or open embrace.

What You Need To Know
Schedule: 3 hours of class with 1-2 short breaks
Cost: $40 for 3 hours. Save $10 if you are a student (code: "Student"), or bring a partner (code: "HavePartner")! 1/2 off for repeat attendees.
Location varies: See the listing of dates for the current location.
Parking: Street parking.
Partner: No partner needed, though you do get a discount if you sign up with one.
Dress: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (if you wear heels, bring another pair)
Requirements: No experience needed; this is a workshop for beginners. All ages welcome.

Feedback?
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