Kickstart your Blues Dancing
We have four hours of classes that are designed to focus on the key elements needed to be a Blues dancer. Designed for both brand new dancers and those that want to go back and focus on their basics, this is a great way to feel confident on the dance floor!
Come ready to learn from 4 internationally loved instructors giving you the basics of Ballroomin' Blues and Jukin' Blues with 2 hours dedicated to each!
Come ready to learn from 4 internationally loved instructors giving you the basics of Ballroomin' Blues and Jukin' Blues with 2 hours dedicated to each!
Saturday Bootcamp Classes
1:00-2:00pm
Studio 7 (Bravo Building) - Ruth & Mike: Bootcamp: Slow Drag Magic
Learn essential blues connection and movement skills that are foundational to all of the blues styles that we know. Make your close embrace adaptable and comfortable across partners. Find concrete ways to access the kind of subtle and detailed movement that makes Slow Drag magical.
2:10-3:10pm
Studio 7 (Bravo Building) - Ruth & Mike: Bootcamp: Ballroomin'
Dive into the world of jazz blues. From swirling clarinets to growling brass, jazz blues is full of dynamic sounds and heartfelt moods. We love ballroomin' and believe you will too.
3:50-6:00pm
Studio 7 (Bravo Building) - Grace & Kara: Bootcamp: The Nitty Gritty (2 hours)
We’re going to get right down to the fundamentals of connection, rhythm, and lead/follow within the musical context of slow and fast blues. By the end of our two-hour class, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of Jookin’ blues dance.
Studio 7 (Bravo Building) - Ruth & Mike: Bootcamp: Slow Drag Magic
Learn essential blues connection and movement skills that are foundational to all of the blues styles that we know. Make your close embrace adaptable and comfortable across partners. Find concrete ways to access the kind of subtle and detailed movement that makes Slow Drag magical.
2:10-3:10pm
Studio 7 (Bravo Building) - Ruth & Mike: Bootcamp: Ballroomin'
Dive into the world of jazz blues. From swirling clarinets to growling brass, jazz blues is full of dynamic sounds and heartfelt moods. We love ballroomin' and believe you will too.
3:50-6:00pm
Studio 7 (Bravo Building) - Grace & Kara: Bootcamp: The Nitty Gritty (2 hours)
We’re going to get right down to the fundamentals of connection, rhythm, and lead/follow within the musical context of slow and fast blues. By the end of our two-hour class, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of Jookin’ blues dance.
Ready to learn?
If you just want to come take these four hours of classes we have a specially priced ticket option for you! When registering online choose the Bootcamps and select the Bootcamp ticket option for only $50 ($60 at the door).
If you want to dance the night away on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday AND take the Bootcamp classes on Saturday choose the Bootcamp and Dance Only combo pass for the special online price of $105!
If you want to dance the night away on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday AND take the Bootcamp classes on Saturday choose the Bootcamp and Dance Only combo pass for the special online price of $105!