Aldgate Stompin’ the Blues

Tuesday
Blues

Drop in Class

Cash or class pass only

What is blues dancing?

Yes, the rumours are true… blues is a dance style! Like swing dance, Blues dance evolved from African rhythms and movements. However blues dancing was never widely practiced as a social or performance dance; it developed in smoky juke joints and at blues house parties and rent parties, giving it a more intimate feel.

Blues dance is all about interpreting and expressing the music. Many aspects of Blues dancing such as call and response, emotional intensity, and tension and release are directly related to the music. If you love blues music you’ll love blues dancing!

Blues dancing is very new to Europe, but is a growing scene and going through a particularly exciting time in London at the moment. Join us on the blues journey, and become addicted to this beautiful dance.

Details

Date:
Tuesday
Time:
  • 1 Level 1: 7:00
  • 2 Level 2: 8:10
Cost:
£10 for the first class, £15 for both lessons.
Access:

The dance floor is located upstairs and is only accessible by stairs.

Access:

 

Where

The Castle, 44 Commercial Rd, Aldgate, London E1 1LN, UK

about class levels

July 8 Ballroomin' Blues Technique Alain
July 15 Ballroomin' Blues Technique Anna & Ryan
July 22 Ballroomin' Blues Technique Anna & Ryan
July 29 Ballroomin' Blues Technique Anna & Ryan
August 5 Hip, Hip, Hooray! A focus on hip-based movements Zoë & Alain
August 12 Hip to be Square! A focus on hip-based movements Anna & Ryan
August 19 Hippy, Hippy Shake! More hip-based movements Anna & Ryan
August 26 Hips for Hipsters! A focus on hip-based movements Zoë & Alain
September 2 Beginner Blues Anna & Ryan
September 9 Beginner Blues Zoë & Alain
September 16 Beginner Blues Anna & Alain
September 23 Beginner Blues Zoë & Ryan
September 30 Beginner Blues Anna, Zoë, Alain & Ryan
October 7 UK Black History Month Anna, Zoë, Alain & Ryan
October 14 UK Black History Month, Stompin' Birthday Anna, Zoë, Alain & Ryan
October 21 UK Black History Month Zoë & Alain
October 28 UK Black History Month Anna & Ryan
July 8 Ballroomin' Blues Technique Alain
July 15 Ballroomin' Blues Technique Anna & Ryan
July 22 Ballroomin' Blues Technique Anna & Ryan
July 29 Ballroomin' Blues Technique Anna & Ryan
August 5 Hip, Hip, Hooray! A focus on hip-based movements Zoë & Alain
August 12 Hip to be Square! A focus on hip-based movements Anna & Ryan
August 19 Hippy, Hippy Shake! More hip-based movements Anna & Ryan
August 26 Hips for Hipsters! A focus on hip-based movements Zoë & Alain
September 2 Performance ball classes Anna & Ryan
September 9 Performance ball classes Zoë & Alain
September 16 Performance ball classes Anna & Alain
September 23 Performance ball classes Zoë & Ryan
September 30 Performance ball classes Anna, Zoë, Alain & Ryan
October 7 UK Black History Month, Last Performance Ball Class Anna, Zoë, Alain & Ryan
October 14 UK Black History Month, Stompin' Birthday Anna, Zoë, Alain & Ryan
October 21 UK Black History Month Zoë & Alain
October 28 UK Black History Month Anna & Ryan

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