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Come learn to stretch your creativity and have more fun on the dance floor using call and response, with some practice time afterwards.

Whether you are new to blues, want a refresher, or next level info, this is for you.

7:30-9:00pm – Class time
9:00-10:00pm – Open practice time

Sliding scale $10-25, admission covers the whole night. No one turned away due to lack of funds.

Cash or Venmo at the door.

Pre-sale tickets available here:
https://withfriends.co/…/in_person_class_and_open…
^^WithFriends supporters, get pre-sale tickets to use your discount.

We’re still rebuilding, re-envisioning, & trying out new formats, so this is still a Union Foundations event, and not an official reopening.

COVID SAFETY
-Proof of vaccination required (including booster if J&J or 2nd dose was 6+ months ago). If you have a medical exception or if you have questions, please reach out to the Union email address.
-N95, KN95, or KF95 masks required (we’ll have some if you don’t).
-HEPA filter in the venue.
-If you test positive within 10 days of attending, email BostonBluesUnion(at) gmail(dot)com, so other attendees can be informed.
**If you have questions or think you’ll be unable to meet these guidelines, email us before you decide to attend**
More on covid policies: https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/#covid-policies

ACCESSIBILITY
-Gender-neutral single stall bathrooms
-Soft chairs for sitting/resting
-Not wheelchair accessible – the venue is up a flight of stairs
-As much as possible for you, please refrain from wearing/using synthetically fragranced products such as perfume, cologne, and body spray (such as Axe) and fragranced hand sanitizers to help keep the space accessible to chemical-allergy & migraine sufferers.

Come for a casual night to dance & socialize in person!

7:30pm-10:00pm

There will be an intro lesson on the side of the floor while social dancing starts.

Pay-what-you-can $5-15 – cash or Venmo at the door, or pre-sale tickets online: (link posted soon)
^WithFriends members, get pre-sale tickets to use your discount.

We’re still rebuilding and re-envisioning, so this is still a Union Foundations event, and not an official reopening.

*Covid safety*
-Proof of vaccination required (including booster if J&J or 2nd dose was 6+ months ago). If you have a medical exception or if you have questions, please reach out to the Union email address.
-N95, KN95, or KF94 masks required (we’ll have some if you don’t).
-HEPA filter in the venue.
-*If you test positive within 10 days of attending, email BostonBluesUnion (at) gmail (dot) com, so other folks can be informed.*

More on covid policies: https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/#covid-policies

*Accessibility*
-Gender-neutral, single stall bathrooms
-Soft chairs for sitting/resting
-Not wheelchair accessible – up a flight of stairs
-As much as possible for you, please refrain from wearing/using synthetically fragranced products such as perfume, cologne, and body spray (such as Axe) and fragranced hand sanitizers to help keep the space accessible to chemical-allergy & migraine sufferers.

Come brush up on your close embrace for blues, with some practice time afterwards.

Whether you are new to blues, want a refresher, or next level info, this is for you.

7:30-9:00pm – Class time
9:00-10:00pm – Open practice time

Sliding scale $10-25, admission covers the whole night. No one turned away due to lack of funds.

Cash or Venmo at the door.

Pre-sale tickets available here:
https://withfriends.co/…/in_person_close_embrace_class…
^^WithFriends supporters, get pre-sale tickets to use your discount.

We’re still rebuilding, re-envisioning, & trying out new formats, so this is still a Union Foundations event, and not an official reopening.

COVID SAFETY
-Proof of vaccination required (including booster if J&J or 2nd dose was 6+ months ago). If you have a medical exception or if you have questions, please reach out to the Union email address.
-N95, KN95, or KF95 masks required (we’ll have some if you don’t).
-HEPA filter in the venue.
-If you test positive within 10 days of attending, email BostonBluesUnion(at) gmail(dot)com, so other attendees can be informed.
**If you have questions or think you’ll be unable to meet these guidelines, email us before you decide to attend**
More on covid policies: https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/#covid-policies

ACCESSIBILITY
-Gender-neutral single stall bathrooms
-Soft chairs for sitting/resting
-Not wheelchair accessible – the venue is up a flight of stairs
-As much as possible for you, please refrain from wearing/using synthetically fragranced products such as perfume, cologne, and body spray (such as Axe) and fragranced hand sanitizers to help keep the space accessible to chemical-allergy & migraine sufferers. Most deodorants and naturally scented hair products are fine for the community members we’re aware of. 

Come for a casual night to dance & socialize in person!

7:30pm-10:00pm

Pay-what-you-can $5-15 – cash or Venmo at the door, or pre-sale tickets online: https://withfriends.co/event/14265740/social_dance
^WithFriends members, get pre-sale tickets to use your discount.

DJs Sara Geiger and TBD

We’re still rebuilding and re-envisioning, so this is still a Union Foundations event, and not an official reopening.

*Covid safety*
-Proof of vaccination required (including booster if J&J or 2nd dose was 6+ months ago). If you have a medical exception or if you have questions, please reach out to the Union email address.
-N95, KN95, or KF94 masks required (we’ll have some if you don’t).
-HEPA filter in the venue.
-*If you test positive within 10 days of attending, email BostonBluesUnion (at) gmail (dot) com, so other folks can be informed.*

More on covid policies: https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/#covid-policies

*Accessibility*
-Gender-neutral, single stall bathrooms
-Soft chairs for sitting/resting
-Not wheelchair accessible – up a flight of stairs
-As much as possible for you, please refrain from wearing/using synthetically fragranced products such as perfume, cologne, and body spray (such as Axe) and fragranced hand sanitizers to help keep the space accessible to chemical-allergy & migraine sufferers. Most deodorants and naturally scented hair products are fine for the community members we’re aware of.

*Music Activities*
with Paul Loschak

Interested in hanging out and listening to blues music? Tonight, non-DJs and DJs alike will dive into fun musically-themed activities about how dancers hear music!

DJ interest or experience is *not* required! We’ll dance to individual songs and then combinations of songs with an ear towards the musicality and atmosphere that each song choice creates.

All are encouraged to bring dance shoes. Those interested in DJing are encouraged to also bring a device with music on it (something with a standard audio jack, also known as a 3.5mm plug) and a pair of headphones/earbuds.

7:15pm – Doors open / arrive, say hi, get shoes on
7:30-9:00pm – Class
9:00-10:00pm – Social dance – Any aspiring or experienced DJ is welcomed to play a mini set while everyone hangs out and dances. No structured activity.

Sliding scale $10-25, admission covers the whole night. No one turned away due to lack of funds.

Pre-sale tickets available here: https://withfriends.co/…/in_person_music_activities…
^^WithFriends supporters, get pre-sale tickets to use your discount.
Cash or Venmo at the door.

We’re still rebuilding, re-envisioning, & trying out new formats, so this is still a Union Foundations event, and not an official reopening.

COVID SAFETY
-Proof of vaccination required (including booster if J&J or 2nd dose was 6+ months ago). If you have a medical exception or if you have questions, please reach out to the Union email address.
-N95, KN95, or KF95 masks required (we’ll have some if you don’t).
-HEPA filter in the venue.
-If you test positive within 10 days of attending, email BostonBluesUnion(at) gmail(dot)com, so other attendees can be informed.
**If you have questions or think you’ll be unable to meet these guidelines, email us before you decide to attend**

More on covid policies: https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/#covid-policies

ACCESSIBILITY
-Gender-neutral single stall bathrooms
-Soft chairs for sitting/resting
-Not wheelchair accessible – the venue is up a flight of stairs
-As much as possible for you, please refrain from wearing/using synthetically fragranced products such as perfume, cologne, and body spray (such as Axe) and fragranced hand sanitizers to help keep the space accessible to chemical-allergy & migraine sufferers. Most deodorants and naturally scented hair products are fine for the community members we’re aware of.