Dance Blues Friday - 7 19 24

DATE: July 19, 2024 LESSON: 8:00pm-9:00pm - Topic: Traveling DANCE: 9:00pm-11:30pm ADMISSION: $10 general admission/$8 for students and seniors. Pay with cash, Zelle, Venmo, or Paypal (add 25¢ for electronic payment) LOCATION: STUDIO 5 - FORMER LINDY LAB STUDIO at Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham (middle door of the building on the far part of the parking lot when you pull in from Miami Blvd - look for the RDU Blues sign on the door!) COVID PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: Masks are encouraged! DETAILS: The beginner's lesson included with admission will begin at 8:00 PM. The topic is Traveling No partner required! The beginner lessons are taught in a series of 8 progressive lessons that can be taken in any order (Blues Foundations, Connection, Open & Solo, Close Embrace, Traveling, Musicality, Jukin', and Ballroomin'). Open social dancing to DJed Blues music is from 9:00 until 11:30pm with DJs Want to get in for FREE?! Sign up for a volunteer shift - Work 30 or 60 min for discounted entry! See the volunteer post in the event for more details! ---------------------- What is Blues Dancing: Blues dancing is historically and culturally rooted in blues music and African-American history. Follow these links for some more information that addresses some of the history and the definition of blues dancing. History of Blues dancing: http://www.laurachieko.com/brief-introduction-blues/ Blues idiom dances: http://www.laurachieko.com/blues-idiom-dances/ Video examples of Blues and Fusion. Blues has many idiom dances, and fusion has many styles. These are just tasters of the full range of each dance. What is Blues Dancing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03yRg4aco3Y What is Fusion Dancing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj4yDae9C-k Our website: http://www.rdublues.com/