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Absolute
Beginners
Course

This 5 week programme is designed to teach you the fundamental techniques of blues dance. You’ll get a flavour for the style, get to know the signature moves and be ready to move on to the next level of classes at Dance City. Get in touch if you’d like to know more.

Classes will take place each week at 6pm on:
Friday 17 January
Friday 24 January
Friday 31 January
Friday 7 February
Friday 14 February

The class
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

The Teacher
Melissa Davy (www.hoodooblues.dance)
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.




Please note: This course will only run if there is a minimum of 6 people booked onto the package. Customers will be informed of any changes before the start date