November, 2023
2ndStoneFest
Glen Echo, MD, Lancaster, PA, Rockville, MDBlues
Workshop
StoneFest
11/2/2023
City: Glen Echo, MD, Lancaster, PA, Rockville, MD
Dances: Blues
Have you enjoyed Blues Muse or regretted not going? If so, you should know that it is happening again next year and will also be amazing then. Make plans for it. But if you're needing a little methadone to smooth out the end of the Muse pure high, maybe come to Lancaster and DC(ish) for more blues dance classes with Damon and Kelsy and dancing to great DJs and live music. Learn to incorporate grooves from Funk, Piedmont and elsewhere in your dance when you hear them in the music, deepen your connections with the floor, partners, and musicians, and learn how the history shapes our music and dance. More specific events will be forthcoming in comments.
17thCold Fusion - Tango meets Blues
ErlangenBlues, Fusion, Tango
Workshop
Cold Fusion - Tango meets Blues
11/17/2023
City: Erlangen
Dances: Blues, Fusion, Tango
Join our group of warm-hearted dancers at our very special fusion week-end of classes and parties for all levels and types of experience.
For this weekend we are focusing on mixing Blues Dancing with Tango. Whether you come from Blues or Tango or other dance styles, you will find something to inspire you and elevate your dancing. Jessica Cutler, famous Tango teacher from the USA, is ready to get you moving.
Check out her famous Tango video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmcQUkac4zo
Teachers: Jesica Cutler
17thPittStop Lindy Hop
Pittsburgh, PABlues, Lindy
Exchange
PittStop Lindy Hop
11/17/2023
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Dances: Blues, Lindy
Gordon Webster is coming back to PittStop! Plus Chelsea Reed and Fair Weather Five with grace us with both swing and blues sets! Plus, we have [local] legend Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band continue his streak of playing at every single PittStop!
Lindy Hop afternoons and evenings, with Blues late nights (we are on the hunt for a laten night venue with 2 spaces, so our fingers are crossed that we will have lindy hop all night, too!
Bands: Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five, Gordon Webster, Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band
23rdDance Blender
Horn, NÖ (close to Vienna)Blues, Fusion, Tango, Other
Workshop
Dance Blender
11/23/2023
City: Horn, NÖ (close to Vienna), Austria
Dances: Blues, Fusion, Tango, Other
✨ Vision
We envision a space where social partner dancers come together as social partner dancers first and then dancers of a style, to recognize that there is one language of social partner dancing and we chose whether or not to dance dialects of that language.
📍 Quick overview
- 3 party nights on 2 dance floors + a pre-party and after-party on November 23rd and 27th respectively, after-party in Vienna
- 4 days of workshops of international teachers of different dance style backgrounds
- music of different genres
*More info on Facebook and Website*
Teachers:
🔹 Instructors
We are honored to be bringing together instructors from all different types of social partner dancing styles that align with our vision.
All of our amazing instructors have some sort of fusion/freestyle aspect to their dancing and will only teach technique, musicality, or connection-oriented classes at Dance Blender, no pattern/choreo based classes will happen.
These awesome instructors are:
🔹Gui Prada, for zouk also with tango, and Brazilian ballroom backgrounds (https://www.youtube.com/@guilhermeprada )
🔹 Alain and Flouer, for blues also with tango, zouk, and fusion backgrounds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmmDZ9ovZjw )
🔹 Arnaldes and Bri, for bachata also with kizomba, and zouk backgrounds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQdLCjnHGfg )
🔹Jenni Schmitz with a bellydancing, zouk, many partner/solo dances, improvisation, conscious dance/mindful movement, Transnational fusion background, and somatic/dance therapy background
(partner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yevputGFgbE , Solo: https://youtu.be/uvkbXaCwWIk )
🔹Dotty for Salsa and Contact Improv also with a zouk background and the founder of ConSla (Salsa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB_XwsMM_rU , Zouk Contemporary:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U4AEcoQJ-c )
🔹Yera and Leonilde, for Contemporary and contact Improv also with sala, and hip hop backgrounds (https://www.instagram.com/yerandleonilde/ )
🔹Jessica and Christopher, for fusion also with urban-kizz, zouk and tango backgrounds (https://www.facebook.com/DanceTheoryWorld/videos/164188343080159/ )
🔹Jesica Cutler, also with blues and zouk backgrounds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmcQUkac4zo )
🔹 With more to come!
*More info on Facebook and Website*
Bands:
🎵 Music
We have looked far and wide for the perfect DJs and musicians to be part of Dance Blender. All of them are versatile in what they play and are ready to have the music dance your socks off, for over 20 hours of parties across two rooms!
We will be having two rooms during the main party with changing themes every hour throughout the night. These themes are dance style agnostic and the majority of the music played will not be of a particular dance style, more details to come.
*More info on Facebook and Website*
December, 2023
1stCider House
Bristol, UKBlues, Fusion
Workshop
Cider House
12/1/2023
City: Bristol, UK
Dances: Blues, Fusion
YES!! Once again, Blue Mondays is here to bring you everything you love about Cider House to warm up your winter. That means that the apple pie is once again up for grabs!
WHAT TO EXPECT
-Six hours of blues dance workshops
- Three nights of parties
- Great live blues musicians
- DJ's playing a mix of blues and fusion (70:30 split)
We want to take you on a tour of the best Bristol has to offer - expect squishy, switchy dancing, connecting with each other, and to see some of this lovely city we call home.
Teachers: Dara Anderbard and Julia Happymiaw
14thWinter Wonderland Blues
ErlangenBlues
Workshop
Winter Wonderland Blues
12/14/2023
City: Erlangen
Dances: Blues
Winter Wonderland Blues is an event where Blues dancers come together to improve their dancing and enjoy each others company in a festive atmosphere, We want to celebrate our reunion, dance together and enjoy a wonderful feast.
For teaching we present to you the amazing Vicci & Adamo, two of the best Blues dance teachers in Europe.
Teachers: Vicci Moore, Adamo Ciarallo
Bands: tbd
26thLindy Focus '23
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts AshevilleBlues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Workshop
Lindy Focus '23
12/26/2023
City: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Asheville
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Lindy Focus is an all-encompassing celebration of Swing, featuring many of the world's best dance instructors and the best live music on the planet. Each year we bring you five nights of authentic big band music unparalleled in modern history, with classes and social dancing that can't be beat. This year we'll also have a long list of daily community activities for all camp attendees.
Teachers: Adam Brozowski
Andrea Gordon
Annabel Quisao
Anthony Chen
Bobby White
Chester Whitmore
Chisomo Selemani
Christian Frommelt
Damon Stone
Felix Berghäll
Giselle Anguizola
Irina Amzashvili
Jamica Zion
Jon Tigert
Josette Wiggan
Julie Brown
Kenneth Shipp
Laurel Ryan
Marie N'diaye
Natalia Eristavi
Bands: ꧁ December 27th ꧂
Main Dance: Keenan Mckenzie presents the music of Al Cooper and the Savoy Sultans
Late Night: Jonathan Stout presents the music of Charlie Christian
꧁ December 28th ꧂
Main Dance: Keenan Mckenzie presents the music of Duke Ellington
Late Night: Michael Gamble presents the music of Duke Ellington
꧁ December 29th ꧂
Main Dance: Jonathan Stout presents the music of the Count Basie Orchestra
Late Night: Michael Gamble presents the music of Count Basie
꧁ December 30th ꧂
Main Dance: Jonathan Stout presents the music of Chick Webb and Ella Fitzgerald
Late Night: Michael Gamble presents the music of Lionel Hampton
꧁ December 31st ꧂
Main Dance: The Jonathan Stout Orchestra plays The Best of Lindy Focus
January, 2024
26thDanceOutLoud: Blues Seasoned Workshops
Oakland, CABlues, Fusion
Workshop
DanceOutLoud: Blues Seasoned Workshops
1/26/2024
City: Oakland, CA
Dances: Blues, Fusion
WHAT IS IT?
3 nights of beautiful fusion dancing, 2 days of awesome, intermediate to advanced blues workshops for fusion dancers.
DANCE OUT LOUD to some of the best Fusion, Blues, and Micro
COVID PROTOCOLS:
Proof of vaccine and same day negative rapid test required. Masks optional.
February, 2024
23rdAll you need is blues
ToursBlues, Fusion
Workshop
All you need is blues
2/23/2024
City: Tours, France
Dances: Blues, Fusion
What is waiting for you:
- 3 couples of international teachers
- 6 hours of classes for 4 levels
- 2 parties and 1 tea party
- live music
- J&J competition
Teachers: Caroline Faivre & Cédric Clerc (France),
Jenny Sowden & Catherine Palmier (United States & Puerto Rico),
Melanie Mas & Albert Roca Vila (Spain)
23rdBluesAlive 2024
SeoulBlues
Workshop
BluesAlive 2024
2/23/2024
City: Seoul, Korea
Dances: Blues
Teachers: Adamo Ciarallo, Vicci Moore, Daniel Repsch, Julie Brown
March, 2024
1stSteel City Blues
Pittsburgh, PABlues
Workshop
Steel City Blues
3/1/2024
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Dances: Blues
After a horribly-timed global pandemic, Steel City is back and ready to rumble. With fewer, longer classes taught by world-class instructors and the best local Blues musicians we're ready to slow things down and ease back into Blues dance!
15thCruisin for a Bluesin - Los Angeles
Long Beach, CABlues, Fusion
Exchange
Cruisin for a Bluesin - Los Angeles
3/15/2024
City: Long Beach, CA
Dances: Blues, Fusion
LONG BEACH ~ ENSENADA
CARNIVAL RADIANCE
All Inclusive
All the Food You Can Eat!
Group Rates and Cocktail Party!
Room and Board
Gaming, Crafts and Dancing in the Afternoons
Meet and Greet Session
DJ's Galore!
Formal Evening Dinner Night!
Cruise Entertainment
Casinos
Port Fees & Taxes
Fuel Charge
Documentation Fees
April, 2024
26thMontreal Bagel N Blues 2024
MontrealBlues
Workshop
Montreal Bagel N Blues 2024
4/26/2024
City: Montreal
Dances: Blues
Hello all!!
It is our pleasure to announce the return of our beloved blues event Montreal Bagel N Blues for 2024!! Save the date!
At this point, we don't have that many things confirmed but one thing we are sure about is: it will be AMAZING!!
Please, visit the facebook event page often and we will keep you posted about what's going on.
Can’t wait to see you at MBB 2024!
The MBB 2024 Team
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
June, 2024
6thStockholm Blues Fest
StockholmBlues
Workshop
Stockholm Blues Fest
6/6/2024
City: Stockholm
Dances: Blues
An extra-long weekend of inspiring workshops with international blues teachers, late-night blues parties, and plenty of time for connection on and off the dance floor!
Three nights with great live musicians, all with dancing until late!
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
July, 2024
24thStockholm Blues Immersion
StockholmBlues
Workshop
Stockholm Blues Immersion
7/24/2024
City: Stockholm
Dances: Blues
Swedish summer. A remote cabin in the woods where you'll spend 5 days immersed in blues and the blues community with a small group of advanced blues dancers. Together you'll enjoy a relaxed schedule where you'll have plenty of time for lessons and practice, but also forest walks, swimming and hanging out in the sauna.
Ever feel like workshops don't get you very far anymore, and that you keep scratching the surface of many things but never really master any of them? We want Stockholm Blues Immersion to be the remedy. Our teachers will cover fewer topics, but we'll stay on each topic longer to really explore it properly, both during the lesson and in practice sessions.
Is this for you?
Have you been dancing for a while but feel like you’ve reached a plateau?
Are you maybe teaching blues but feel like you don’t have a lot of peers in your local scene to practice with?
Do you go to a lot of festivals and workshops but wish there were more time to explore some topics in depth?
Are you really passionate about learning more about blues and advancing your dance skills?
Yes? Then this is for you.
Teachers: Flouer Evelyn and Adam Skoglund
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