Blues Night **Twice a Month**
Blues dancing is the one of Melbourne’s new passions. It's a slower dance that will have you moving to the music and exploring partner connection in a new exhilarating way. Noni Clarke is the organizer of the night and is one of the world’s leading blues dancers. With her international experience and the variety of amazing guest teachers, DJs and live music blues night is one of the best social dancing nights in town!
Finally we have a new exciting home for the Blues Night at The Bendigo Hotel on 125 Johnston st Collingwood. It's a great venue to grab some dinner, have a dance, relax in the couches or enjoy the night air in the beer garden...
Just like Jazz music, blues dancing is based on improvisation. It is an opportunity to really delve into lead/follow connection. The dance has the same fundamentals as lindy-hop but also has other influences like tango and ‘contact improv’. Blues dancing as been around as long as blues music! The same people who were swing dancing in the 1940’s were also blues dancing at late night duke joints. Today, blues music and dancing has many different styles and can be found anywhere in the world. It’s about finding your own style and interpretation of the music.
Blues night is a laid back Sunday night gig where people come to learn, dance, enjoy great music and socialize. Your first lesson will give you the skills to get onto the social dancing floor and have an amazing night straight away! Having different teachers each month helps to create a diverse scene and encourages different styles. The music ranges from rhythm & blues, blues & roots, slow swing, slow jazz, soul and a hint of gospel, trip-hop and more! Blues night often has the privilege of live music which adds amazing energy to the room. Expect good times…
Level 1 is for new & experienced swing dancers who have never done blues dancing before. You will learn all you need to get onto the social floor, loads of moves & different styles.
Level 2 is for advanced blues dancers, who have been social dancing blues for many months. This class will be challenging and focus on the "art" of blues dancing.
7.30-8.30pm - Level 2 Blues class
8.30-9.30pm - Level 1 Blues class for everyone (no experience necessary)
9.30-11pm - Social dancing = $6 (free if you did the class)
$14 for any single class (social dancing free)
$21 for 2 classes (social dancing free)
$6 for social dancing only (no classes)
Blues Night will be on twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Sundays as follows:
October 12th & 26th
November 9th & 23rd
December 14th & 28th
