Boston Blues Workshop

Saturday July 10-Sunday July 11

Pricing and Registration

$75 for both days ($50 students)
$45 for one day ($30 students)
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Sponsored by Blues Union

Location

Dance Union, 16 Bow St in Somerville, MA

Saturday July 10 Classes

10:30-11:45 All Things In Balance

Gotta stand on your own feet before you can dance. Here we'll walk you through the basics of balance, including weight shifts, turning, body positioning, and more. Gain the confidence to be secure in your own posture and how to transfer that stability to your partner.

12:00-1:15 She Goes, He Goes

Dancing isn't always both people at once — in Blues, you can have a back and forth. That's where "anchoring" comes in. In this class, you will learn how to lead and follow a discussion that will add a new dynamic to your dancing.

2:00-3:15 Stretch On Out

Learn how to dance all the way out to the end. In this class, we will explore how to really stretch out your movement to get every last drop out of it. Also, we'll work on keeping your momentum going to make your dance smooth.

3:30-4:45 Sweet vs Bitter

Blues makes use of all of your taste buds. This class will explore musical extremes and teach you how, through movement and styling, to make your dancing fully express the songs. And we'll dive into songs that cross genres, and work on feeling comfortable dancing to anything. Combine your dancing and the music to create a 5-star experience.

Sunday July 11 Classes

10:30-11:45 Mary, Mary, Quite Contra-ry

Learn to walk all over again. In this class, we will explore "contra-body motion" and how you can use it to add a new level of control and strength to your dancing. Come prepared for a great core muscle workout!

12:00-1:15 Tango Blues

Tango and Blues share so much in common — why don't we steal a little from from the Tango playbook and weave those concepts into your Blues? We'll explore the footwork, balance, partnering, and style that makes Tango so enthralling, and we'll show you how to make your blues look and feel the same way.

2:00-3:15 Macro Blues

You've heard about the micro, now experience the MACRO! In this class, we'll explore the edges of the blues connection. You'll find everything from large, sweeping motions to powerful weight sharing, all with a healthy aspect of control and partnering. This class will cover some advanced concepts but will also address more intermediate topics such as traveling and dynamics.

3:30-4:45 Public Privates

Now's your chance to take what you've learned and strut your stuff! Here, we will give students a chance to dance in front of the teachers and get individual feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. The catch? You'll also be dancing in front of your friends. Fear not, these are the people you've been with all weekend, and you'll be surprised how much you can learn by watching someone else's style.

Private Lessons

Perfect for those who want individual feedback!
Pricing is $60/hour with one instructor and $90/hour for both. Groups are welcome to share the cost of a lesson.
Campbell and Chris will be available Thursday July 8 through Thursday July 15. Contact us (info@campbellandchris.com) to schedule a lesson!