Chicago Blues Workshop
Saturday July 17-Sunday July 18
Pricing and Registration
$75 for both days$40 for one day (or $50 at the door)
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Contact Ruby Red (dance@rubyred.com) with questions.
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Location
Silverspace, 1474 N. Milwaukee (1 and a half blocks south of North & Damen)Saturday Classes
1:00-2:00 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.2:15-3:15 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.3:45-4:45 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.5:00-6:00 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 Classes
1:00-2:00 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!2:15-3:15 Tango Blues 1
3:45-4:45 Tango Blues 2
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.5:00-6:00 Bluesy Waltz
So often we are trained to think in even numbered sets — what happens when the music is in 3? In this class, we'll help you identify songs that have a 3/4 time or 'waltz' rhythm, and then introduce you to a style perfectly suited for it. Come experience the grace, fluidity, and expression that is Bluesy Waltz.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 Friday July 16 through Monday July 19. Contact us (info@campbellandchris.com) to schedule a lesson!