Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7PM – 11PM
Upstairs at 16 Bow St., Somerville
Please note that this event requires a mask. Free masks provided if needed.
Blues dance is a family of Black American social dances (some solo, some partnered) that coevolved with different styles of Blues music throughout history, starting in the late 1800s and extending through today. Blues dance celebrates freedom of expression within community, improvisation, rhythm, and more!
**Evening schedule**
7-8pm: Intermediate Blues class: Stride!
8-9pm: Beginner Blues class
9-11pm: Blues dance party
**Classes info**
~7-8pm: Stride! We’ll work on Stride, a close embrace jazzy-blues dance.
~8-9pm: Beginner Blues! Get an introduction to blues dance and enough to have fun on the dance floor. No experience required. Bring your friends 
**Pricing**
Sliding scale $10-25, free for volunteers & staff. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Cash or Venmo at the door.
**Other info**
This is a queer-friendly space, and everyone can choose the dance role or roles they prefer.
-Code of conduct & covid policies: https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/
-Gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms in the venue
-Sadly not wheelchair accessible – up a flight of stairs
-Please avoid wearing fragranced products (axe, perfume, cologne), as members of our community are allergic.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1773576613827205