Dance Blues Friday - Bonus Dance!!! 8 30 24

DATE: August 30, 2024 LESSON: 8:00pm-9:00pm - Topic: Intermediate Level: Passes 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: This is a BONUS Dance! As we aren't having our regular 1st Friday dance in September due to Trilogy events, we wanted to something a little special for our community. The lesson will be intermediate level. Lesson, included with admission, will begin at 8:00 PM. The topic is passes. Beginners are still welcome and will have an opportunity to get a one-on-one or small group mini-lesson to get started. No partner required! 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 or sign up at https://forms.gle/rNxuRHENcwNj2wnC9. ---------------------- 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/