Blues Night
Blues dancing is the one of Melbourne’s great 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!
Blues dancing is a modern term used to describe a family of historical African American dances that were danced to blues music dating as far back at 1905. Blues dancing in swing dance communities today may range from traditional blues dances to much less historically grounded forms. A more freestyle form of partnered dancing has slowly developed alongside this process of rediscovery and popularizing of blues dance traditions since the 1980s. Partially based on the principles of partner connection, aesthetics and approaches to rhythm and timing of Lindy Hop, this style form often combines elements of Foxtrot, Argentine Tango, modern dance and general club dancing. 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)
We're currently moving venues but for the next while we are at: -
Etoile's Studio
241 Smith Street, Fitzroy (upstairs, next to safeway and above a grocery store).
$15 for any single class (social dancing free)
$22 for 2 classes (social dancing free)
$6 for social dancing only (no classes)
July 11th and 25th
August 8th, 22nd and 29th
September 12th and 26th
October 10th, 24th and 31st
November 14th and 28th
December 12th and 26th
