January, 2019
11thCrazy Blues 2019
Montecatini TermeBlues
Workshop
Crazy Blues 2019
1/11/2019
City: Montecatini Terme, Italy
Dances: Blues
A full immersion weekend dedicated to the Blues dance and the Blues live music in a "All inclusive" formula (accommodation + classes + parties).
The festival is located in the middle of beautiful, charming Tuscany in Italy, and more precisely in Montecatini Terme, a suburb of Pistoia famous for its thermal water and the Liberty style.
Teachers: Ruth & Mike (USA); Ilaria & Nick (UK); Leanna Peled Rozen (Germany)
Bands: Stefano Ronchi, Bob Jay & the Blues Band; more has to be added
18thBrickyard Blues 2019
Atlanta, GABlues
Workshop
Brickyard Blues 2019
1/18/2019
City: Atlanta, GA, USA
Dances: Blues
Blues dancers from 17 states streamed into Atlanta during March 2018 for Brickyard Blues. For our inaugural year, we went big with live music in classes, three nights of live blues music, two days of classes, multiple historic venues, and fantastic instructors from across the US.
For 2019 we will be adding more class tracks while keeping our commitment to awesome live music, world class instructors, and great venues.
Join us as we build an already great event into something epic.
Bands: Atlanta blues bands that tour nationally and internationally
25thBreizh Blues Invasion 2019
RennesBlues
Workshop
Breizh Blues Invasion 2019
1/25/2019
City: Rennes, France
Dances: Blues
Welcome to a friendly event in a midieval city of France!
This year we prepare for you:
- 2 parties with 2 live bands;
- 7 hours of classes of coupled and solo blues;
- 8 international teacher;
- french spirit and good memories of cource!!!
A bientot!
Teachers: Cedric Clerc / Caroline Flaivre (France)
Dmitrij Ivanov / Olga Podoliakina (Lithuania/Belarus)
Nicolas Naman / Virginie Walker (France)
Dexter Santos (USA)
Alina Vysotskaya (Belarus)
25thSitting at the Foot of the Blues
LondonBlues
Workshop
Sitting at the Foot of the Blues
1/25/2019
City: London, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
Join us in London for a new type of blues dance festival!
Let's delve deep into the blues, exploring the dances, music, and history of the people who originated this culture.
We’ve got San Francisco's Damon Stone, London's Trisha Sewell, and London's resident American Jae Wilson to get you movin’ and groovin’. They’ll be joined by musician / lecturer from Leeds Arts University Tom Attah and some expert community members to get you thinking and hmmm-ing. And cocoa. We’ll also have lots of cocoa.
Your ticket includes 8+ hours of classes and 3 parties with traditional music from Tom Attah, Stefano Ronchi, and more!
The last Friday night of every month is Blues At The Ritzy - and this January is no different! A ticket for London’s longest-running monthly dance has been incorporated into your ticket, lucky you. 8pm - 2am, act TBA.
Saturday we’ve teamed up with London’s other premier blues night, Merchant Moonshine with Blues Revolution. 8pm - 12am+ with music from Stefano Ronchi at one of the coziest cocktail bars in the city.
Sunday we’ll be running an early evening dance after workshops with live music from Tom Attah.
If you want to learn more about where blues dance came from, as well as being part of a community celebration of that culture, bring it on in.
We’re still finalising workshop and talk ideas so fill out a survey and let us know what excites you: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2J2G8H5
REGISTRATION is live Saturday 29 September at 12pm.
Early bird price is only £95. Yeah, really.
£95 if you register by Sat 13 Oct, £110 thereafter.
Payment options will be available inc staged payments. Any questions then message us or message us anyways as we like to chat :)
Teachers: Damon Stone, London's Trisha Sewell, and London's resident American Jae Wilson
Bands: Tom Attah and Stefano Ronchi
February, 2019
1stBlack Label Blues
EdinburghBlues, Fusion
Workshop
Black Label Blues
2/1/2019
City: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Black Label Blues returns in 2019 to continue building the blues dance community. This time we are featuring:
- Foundations and General level workshops with Damon Stone
- Classes with some of our blues community heroes
- 3 parties!
- An optional teacher training programme with Damon Stone
- Limited numbers to keep that friendly community vibe
- All in a boutique hotel in Edinburgh - limited residential passes will be available.
Teachers: Damon Stone
Bands: TBC
1stRuth & Mike in Stockholm 2019
StockholmBlues
Workshop
Ruth & Mike in Stockholm 2019
2/1/2019
City: Stockholm, Sweden
Dances: Blues
For the second time, by public demand, we bring you Ruth and Mike for a small & intimate Workshop in Stockholm.
Teachers: Ruth and Mike
Bands: Dan Nash
8thBlack Coffee Blues Exchange 2019
Tel AvivBlues
Exchange
Black Coffee Blues Exchange 2019
2/8/2019
City: Tel Aviv, Israel
Dances: Blues
You might call it winter, but in Tel Aviv spring will have arrived!
Three nights and four parties in amazing venues as well as a pre-party and after party is what we like to call value for money. Those of you who have been here before know that we put music first and will have outstanding live music and DJ's that will have you dancing until the early hours. This year we are also adding a series of lectures about blues music and history to go together with the parties.
15thBackwater Blues
Huntsville, ALBlues
Workshop
Backwater Blues
2/15/2019
City: Huntsville, AL, USA
Dances: Blues
Backwater Blues is focused specifically on the education and preservation of the sub genre of vintage blues idiom dances known as Ballroomin' Blues.
Teachers: Mike Legenthal, Dan Legenthal, Julie Brown, Laney Barhaugh
Bands: Taryn Newborne and The K-Night Owls
15thGrey & Nathaniel Blues Workshop
San Luis ObispoBlues
Workshop
Grey & Nathaniel Blues Workshop
2/15/2019
City: San Luis Obispo, USA
Dances: Blues
Join Drop Dead Blues for their annual Winter Blues Workshop in San Luis Obispo, California! Enjoy 2 nights of dancing (Fri/Sat) and 2 days of lessons (Sat/Sun) with Grey and Nathaniel!
Teachers: Grey Armstrong, Nathaniel Abrea
15thIn Love With Blues 2019
ToursBlues, Fusion
Workshop
In Love With Blues 2019
2/15/2019
City: Tours, France
Dances: Blues, Fusion
In Love With Blues second edition!
6h of classes (4 levels) with 3 couples of teachers from all over the world.
2 parties, 1 tea party.
Live music, DJ Eric and DJ Su.
J&J competition.
Teachers: Caroline Faivre & Cédric Clerc (Strasbourg, France), Melanie Mas & Albert Roca Vila (La Garriga, Spain), Dawa Jung & Youngdon Kown (Seoul, Korea)
21stDouble Shot Valencia Blues & Fusion
ValenciaBlues, Fusion
Workshop
Double Shot Valencia Blues & Fusion
2/21/2019
City: Valencia, Spain
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Double Shot Blues is considered one of the best and most important blues and fusion festival in Europe.
This 4th edition is from the 21 to the 24th of february in the beautiful and mediterranean city of Valencia, in Spain.
Four days with parties and masterclasses with the best international teachers such Jenny Sowden, Ruth&Mike, Xandy Liberato and much more.
Double shot parties are indescribable.
An international and tolerant atmosphere with the best live music bands and dj's. Amazing venues and the most important...the good vibes result of lots of work with love.
Teachers: Judit Triguero & Xandy Liberato, Mike & Dan Legenthal, Jenny Sowden, Ruth & Mike, Julie Brown
Bands: Dan Nash, David Keogh, The Revolution Band, Eby, Stefano Ronchi & more...
22ndDiversion 20th Anniversary: Where Swing & Blues Meet
DenverBlues, Lindy, Other
Workshop
Diversion 20th Anniversary: Where Swing & Blues Meet
2/22/2019
City: Denver, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Other
Previously known as Lindy Diversion. Diversion is dedicated to the pure enjoyment of dancing. Our event comprises instruction in Lindy, Blues, and solo movement, superb live music, hard-hitting performances, and a lot of incredible social dancing. This promises to be the perfect diversion for you this February!
22ndThis Jawn is My Jam
PhiladelphiaBlues
Workshop
This Jawn is My Jam
2/22/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Powerhoues Blues's idiom focused dance weekend with added Philly flavor!
Come for a weekend of cozy dancing and learning in the city of brotherly love. This is our second year and we can't wait to announce what's in store.
Teachers: Sarah Lokay, Ross Blythe, Miryam Coppersmith, Genevieve Senechal
Bands: Live Music TBA
March, 2019
1stAustin Blues Party 12
AustinBlues
Workshop
Austin Blues Party 12
3/1/2019
City: Austin, USA
Dances: Blues
The 12th iteration of our big damn blues party. Tons of instructors, DJs, bands, competitions and party. Come on home to Texas, y'all.
Teachers: Damon Stone, Julie Brown, Heidi Fite, Dexter Santos, Grace Jones-Taylor, Kara Fabina, Kenneth Shop, Laney Barhaugh, Gray Ruffin, Nathaniel Abrea
Bands: Eastside Kings, more TBA
1stPirate Swing
Ann ArborBlues, Lindy, Solo Jazz
Workshop
Pirate Swing
3/1/2019
City: Ann Arbor, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Solo Jazz
Pirate Swing celebrates 10 years!
8thBackdoor to Blues VII
ParisBlues, Lindy
Workshop
Backdoor to Blues VII
3/8/2019
City: Paris, France
Dances: Blues, Lindy
4 levels in Lindy-hop / 4 levels in Blues / 1 level in Swing teaching / 1 level in Blues teaching / 2 orchestra parties
Teachers: Caroline Faivre & Cédric Clerc (Strasbourg, France),
Chloé Boucard & Peter Wishart (Rennes, France), Susana Bernal Sanchez (Toulouse, France) & Fabien Vrillon (Grenoble, France), Rija Ridz (Paris, France) & Lisa Clarke (Grenoble, France),
Bands: The Rhythm Sketches
8thLisbon Blues
LisboaBlues
Exchange
Lisbon Blues
3/8/2019
City: Lisboa, Portugal
Dances: Blues
Lisbon Blues • Lisbon - Portugal
8th to 10th March 2019
A long standing dream of doing a Blues Exchange in Lisbon is finally coming to fruition, from the 8th to the 10th of March ,Lisbon will be dancing Blues.
And what an emotion, to be able to dance in the city of the seven hills with it's old world atmosphere and a light that makes the happiness of photographers and filmmakers.
With an international vibe but still a little town feel Lisbon has an enchanting alure that invites us to enjoy life.
By the way, Lisbon Blues is organized by Swing Station (the organizer of Atlantic Blues), so you'll only get the chance to enjoy our Blues Exchange every two years as in the other year we'll be organizing Atlantic Blues.
Parties:
Friday night, 8th March:
Saturday night, 9th March:
Sunday night, 10th March:
Daytime Activities: TBA
Bands: TBA
14thBlues workshop with Leigh and Daire
GlasgowBlues
Workshop
14thCocoa Blues&Fusion Exchange Barcelona
BarcelonaBlues, Fusion
Exchange
Cocoa Blues&Fusion Exchange Barcelona
3/14/2019
City: Barcelona, Spain
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Two passions put together, good music and chocolate in the heart of Barcelona. 4th Edition of this Exchange with 4 nights with live music, historical venues, a gastronomical day-trip, competitions, chocolate and loads of fun! :-)
14thCruisin' for a Bluesin'
Los AngelesBlues
Exchange
Cruisin' for a Bluesin'
3/14/2019
City: Los Angeles, USA
Dances: Blues
BLUES CRUISE!!
Carnival Cruise
BOAT, "IMAGINATION"
WATERSLIDES!
24 HOUR PIZZA and ICE CREAM!
Long Beach, CA to Ensenada and back!
All Inclusive - 4 days and 3 nights of Mayhem!
All the Food You Can Eat!
24 hr Pizza Bar and Soft Serve Ice Cream!
Group Rates and Perks (Prices and Availability Subject to Change)
3 Part Payment Plan
Room and Board
Game & Craft Room in the Afternoons
Meet and Greet Session
Blues Dancing every night on the Lido Deck & Indoor Lounge
Live Blues Music with Sean Morse and DJ's Galore!
Private Cocktail Party
Cruise Entertainment
Casinos
Port Fees & Taxes
Fuel Charge
Documentation Fees
Dance Your Aft Off!
Bands: TBA
15thAires de Blues 2019
Buenos AiresBlues
Workshop
Aires de Blues 2019
3/15/2019
City: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dances: Blues
Aires de Blues 2019
The 4th edition of the Argentinean blues dance festival.
A weekend full of blues with 3 nights of dancing to live music and 2 days of workshop with local and international teachers.
Teachers: Alma Applegate
An Diaz
Brian Cardiff
Eugenia Della Latta
Felipe Trizzi
Francisco Nemiña
Gabriel Gratzer
Gabriela Mayoni
Mari Turco
Ornella Sordelli
Sofia Filizzola
Sofia Pi
Tomás González
Valeria Ramb
Valeria Tiffenberg
Bands: Cesar Valdomir blues band
Daniel De Vita blues trio
Gabriel Gratzer & the big tequilas
Nico Smoljan & his southern jukes
Xime Monzón blues band
22ndHyggeBlues
CopenhagenBlues
Workshop
HyggeBlues
3/22/2019
City: Copenhagen, Denmark
Dances: Blues
Blues festival with classes, 3 parties and live music every night
Teachers: Ruth & Mike + Kenneth & Laney
Bands: Stefano Ronchi +more
April, 2019
5thBelta Blues
NewcastleBlues
Workshop
Belta Blues
4/5/2019
City: Newcastle, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
Join us for a weekend of blues with classes for experienced dancers and parties for all.
Teachers: www.viviennivesse.com/philippa-svensson
5thGood Fellow Blues
ParisBlues
Workshop
Good Fellow Blues
4/5/2019
City: Paris, France
Dances: Blues
We propose an innovative program for the classes: classes of Traditional Blue dance with Agnieszka and Konrad (Poland) (your dance sharing will never be the same again), and "Tango for Blues" with Yannick and Sandrine (France) (your ochos will never be the same again;-)). The Good Fellow Blues 2019 : 4 hours of 2 level classes, 3 parties with 2 Traditional Blues lives, a mix of traditional Blues and fusion for the DJ sets, amazing venues and time to visit Paris. Registration will open on Sunday 2th December. Fr-Sat pass: 70€. Full pass: 80€.
A cosy, friendly event to share fellow spirit and technique.
Teachers: Agnieszka and Konrad : Poland
Yannick and Sandrine : France
Bands: Little Tom : France
René Miller & Dédé Macchabee : France
12thESpanish Blues Festival
MadridBlues
Workshop
ESpanish Blues Festival
4/12/2019
City: Madrid, Spain
Dances: Blues
Teachers: Adamo and Vicci
Alba and Gas
Nathaniel and Grey
Nick and Ilaria
Konrad and Agnieszka
Bands: Dan Nash, Joshua Fialkoff, Revolution Recess Band, and more
26thWillow Blues Exchange 2019
ŁódźBlues, Fusion
Exchange
Willow Blues Exchange 2019
4/26/2019
City: Łódź, Poland
Dances: Blues, Fusion
For now we can promise you that the event will be as cozy as it was in the previous years, with a lot of our local magic and warmth. We'll show you our favourite places, introduce our favourite musicians and feed you with the best food. The non-blues workshops are our tradition, too. And hugs, of course, unlimitted.
May, 2019
2ndPorto Blues Exchange
PortoBlues, Fusion
Exchange
Porto Blues Exchange
5/2/2019
City: Porto, Portugal
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Community based Blues exchange in the beautiful city of Porto.
Bands: TJ Jazz, Rhythm & Booze, Smokestackers
3rdFallin' In Blues
GrenobleBlues
Workshop
Fallin' In Blues
5/3/2019
City: Grenoble, France
Dances: Blues
A full immersion weekend dedicated to the Blues dance and the Blues live music, with couple and solo classes, in the French Alps capital!
3 parties, 7 hours classes, J&J and solo competitions
Teachers: Lisa Clarke(UK) and Dan Repsch (USA), Caroline Faivre & Cédric Clerc (F), Ilaria Parisi & Nick Shirbini (UK, It)
Bands: Dan Nash & Ray Wallen (UK), Barefoot Iano (AUS) & Cincinnati Slim (USA)
3rdIRN Blues
GlasgowBlues, Fusion
Workshop
IRN Blues
5/3/2019
City: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues, Fusion
Teachers: Andrew Smith, Isabelle Mugai, Agnieszka Burza, Becky Norris
10thBluesGeek 2019
NashvilleBlues
Workshop
BluesGeek 2019
5/10/2019
City: Nashville, USA
Dances: Blues
Last year's nerdiest blues weekend returns with a new date, an extra day of instruction, nightly musical acts focused on different blues genres, and more content for you to geek over. Be on the look out for updates in the coming months.
#geekswillunite #bluesgeek2019
Teachers: To Be Announced
Bands: To Be Announced
24thBlossom Blues 2019
ZurichBlues
Workshop
Blossom Blues 2019
5/24/2019
City: Zurich, Switzerland
Dances: Blues
Blossom Blues is back next year! Save the date: May 24th-26th, 2019 in Zurich, Switzerland!
Blossom Blues Highlights:
* 2 days of workshop
* 3 nights of parties with 5 live bands
* You design your own workshop adventure in blues idiom dances and blues music styles
* Traditional blues music at parties
* And as always, live music in classes
**Registration opens January 24th, 2019**
24thRed Hot Blues & BBQ 2019
Washington, DCBlues
Exchange
Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2019
5/24/2019
City: Washington, DC, USA
Dances: Blues
Some warm, toasty, delicious information for you, dance friends! Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2019 has a finalized date. Mark your calendars for May 24-27, 2019, for the sizzling, soulful event you know and love.
With blues dancing, live music, great DJs, afternoon BBQs, food competitions, laying in the sunshine, community, and love, its the ultimate start of summer! We can’t wait to see you in our nation’s capital: sunny, crawfish-tastic Washington, DC.
All our love,
Capital Blues
30thStockholm Blues Fest: The retreat
StockholmBlues
Workshop
Stockholm Blues Fest: The retreat
5/30/2019
City: Stockholm, Sweden
Dances: Blues
A warm WELCOME to the annual Stockholm Blues Fest! This year is the 10th jubilee! We’re looking forward to see both old and new friends joining us for this celebration!
Expect a 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!
Teachers: Mike Legenthal, Dan Legenthal, Jean-Charles Joyss
Bands: Queen Josephine and The Blues Trail, more TBD
July, 2019
26thSweet Molasses Blues
Boston, MABlues
Workshop
Sweet Molasses Blues
7/26/2019
City: Boston, MA, USA
Dances: Blues
Sweet Molasses Blues returns to Boston July 26-28 2019!
What can you expect? I'm so glad you asked
- 2 full days of classes with top notch instructors (including some special guests)
- 3 nights of live Blues music
- Spectacular choreography and performances
- Sunday evening Soul Food dinner
- Sunday late night booty-shakin' after party!
Sounds pretty sweet, doncha think?
Want to know more? Learn in 3 easy steps!
1) Like the Sweet Molasses Blues page
2) Read the info on www.sweetmolassesblues.com
3) RSVP "yes" to the event and invite your friends!
Teachers: TBA
Bands: TBA
August, 2019
1stCincyHop 2019
CincinnatiBlues, Lindy, Balboa, Shag
Exchange
CincyHop 2019
8/1/2019
City: Cincinnati, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Shag
Join us for our fouth annual swing dance exchange Aug 1-4 in Cincinnati OH. Four days of dancing in beautiful venues throughout Cincinnati. Awesome bands and DJs will keep you dancing all weekend. We can't wait to dance with you!
Bands: Visit website for details.
16thBluesila 2019
VilniusBlues
Workshop
Bluesila 2019
8/16/2019
City: Vilnius, Lithuania
Dances: Blues
Live music, classes, full accommodation and meals, Competitions - all of this in the middle of beautiful Lithuanian forest on the crystal clean lake shore! More info TBA
Teachers: Bernard Cavasa and Anne-Helene Carvasa, Nicolas Naman and Alina Vysotskaya, Alina Sokulska, more TBA
Bands: Hot Engines Band, A.Belkin Band, Christine & The Blue Drags
23rdThe Throwdown
St. Louis, MOBlues
Exchange
The Throwdown
8/23/2019
City: St. Louis, MO, USA
Dances: Blues
Prepare to Throwdown next August as St. Louis hosts one of the biggest blues competition weekends ever!!
We'll be showcasing STL's best blues bands, multiple comp levels and variations, and cold hard cash for our winners. Check back for more details in the coming months!!
Presented by the BluesGeek Foundation
Bands: TBA
30thCamp Hollwood 2019
Los Angeles, CABlues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Exchange
Camp Hollwood 2019
8/30/2019
City: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dances: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag
Camp Hollywood is one of the largest and longest running swing dance camps in the world. Now in its 22nd year, we're proud to offer the finest selection of international dance instructors, live music and competitors which provide a fun-filled long weekend with something for everyone!
30thOpen Blues 2019 :: Dance in Poland :: Hangout and Festival
Piotrowice NyskieBlues, Fusion
Exchange
Open Blues 2019 :: Dance in Poland :: Hangout and Festival
8/30/2019
City: Piotrowice Nyskie, Poland
Dances: Blues, Fusion
THE FESTIVAL: 30th August - 1th September 2019
Open Blues is Poland's first blues dance camp. The festival is 4 days, 4 parties, dozens of peer-based workshops, and live music. The hangout is a lovely community hanging out.
The core principle of Open Blues revolves around peer-based exchange. It will all take place in an atmospheric raw palais. This space is perfect for both laboratory and experimental work as well as socialising and general merriment - bonfires, a lake, incredible nature, a bit of agritourism and many more during our weekend.
www.openblues.pl
October, 2019
18thBlues Muse
PhiladelphiaBlues
Workshop
Blues Muse
10/18/2019
City: Philadelphia, USA
Dances: Blues
Blues Muse is a follower creativity and leader receptivity focused dance weekend!
Blues Muse 2019 will have live music, fantastic DJs who have dedicated time to the study of blues music, and inspiring instructors who have devoted themselves to these dances, and who have proven themselves to be excellent instructors, lovely dancers, and admirable community members.
25thMoonshine Blues Festival
North Berwick, ScotlandBlues
Workshop
Moonshine Blues Festival
10/25/2019
City: North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dances: Blues
Join us at a luxury hotel on the sea shore for a weekend of social dancing, live music, workshops and teacher training!
Teachers: Damon Stone, Kelsy Stone, Vicci Moore, Adamo Ciarallo
Bands: TBC
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