Class description: Blues dancing is an African-American social dance which developed alongside blues music - and there’s so much depth and variety to the music, which also influences the style of the dance. We’ll be partner dancing, ranging from a close ‘hug’ hold, to just grooving alongside our dance partner. We don’t gender roles, so everyone learns to lead and follow. You don’t need to turn up with a partner as you’ll learn with others in the class. It’s a relaxed dance which is more about moving to the music, than learning specific ‘moves’.  

Who is it for? Adults of all ages. No previous experience needed.

What should I wear? Anything comfortable. Shoes with flat or low heels that have a slippery sole, or even bring a pair of walking socks and dance in those. 

Teacher: Melissa Davy (www.hoodooblues.dance)

About the teacher 

Melissa has always loved dancing and has built a blues scene in Newcastle where she runs weekly classes and a monthly event, Hoodoo Blues, as well as a weekender called Belta Blues. She also has a radio show - Hoodoo Blues on Nova Radio. She has a first class degree and masters in education, and has always had an interest in how people learn, and the best ways to teach. She has years of experience of teaching dance, both in the UK and abroad.