Author: jmartinez

Due to the Boston Tango Festival, Blues Union will be closed on Halloween. We’ll be back next week with a new set of classes, so stay tuned!

Haven’t gotten enough spice yet this month? Well, we’ve got one more way to serve it up this month in:

Extended Topics: Drama! (7:00-8:00)
with Mike and Dan Legenthal
You know those songs that have that growly trombone, or the squeaky soprano sax… jazz-blues has so much potential for intensity and for statement. These classes are designed to be multi-level, so whether you’re an advanced-beginner or a 10-year-veteran, we’ll be offering you ways to make your dancing really suit those rises and falls of jazz-blues. This time, we’ll play with how you as an individual can bring drama to an otherwise normal partnership! What can *you* do to spice things up?
Level: Advanced beginner to masters

Blues Basics: Jukin’ A (8:00-9:00)
with Zach Brass and Charlene Chow
This drop-in class is designed for new-to-blues dancers or anyone wanting to focus on the basics! No experience or partner required! This month focuses on Jukin’, a sub-style of blues dances that were danced in juke joints, house parties, and other small social spaces. Danced to guitar, harmonica, and piano-based blues, this style has greater independence between partners. We’ll work on getting great hip movement, working on the Fishtail, Mooch, Grind, Figure-8s, and Slow Drag.

Mike Legenthal and Ron Margolin will be behind the DJ booth to get your Blues groove on.

As always, the lesson is $5 and the dance an additional $5.

This week we’re serving a different kind of spice for your dancing in:

Extended Topics: Drama! (7:00-8:00)
with Jenn Martinez
You know those songs that have that growly trombone, or the squeaky soprano sax… jazz-blues has so much potential for intensity and for statement. These classes are designed to be multi-level, so whether you’re an advanced-beginner or a 10-year-veteran, we’ll be offering you ways to make your dancing really suit those rises and falls of jazz-blues. This week we’ll continue to push our shapes and explore ways to bring out the drama potential within our own movement.
Level: Advanced beginner to masters

Blues Basics: Jukin’ A (8:00-9:00)
with Zach Brass and Charlene Chow
This drop-in class is designed for new-to-blues dancers or anyone wanting to focus on the basics! No experience or partner required! This month focuses on Jukin’, a sub-style of blues dances that were danced in juke joints, house parties, and other small social spaces. Danced to guitar, harmonica, and piano-based blues, this style has greater independence between partners. We’ll work on getting great hip movement, working on the Fishtail, Mooch, Grind, Figure-8s, and Slow Drag.

Amy Kucharik and Don Coverdale will be behind the DJ booth to to satisfy your Blues cravings.

As always, the lesson is $5 and the dance an additional $5.

We’ve got plenty more in store to spice up your dancing in:

Extended Topics: Drama! (7:00-8:00)
with Mike and Dan Legenthal
You know those songs that have that growly trombone, or the squeaky soprano sax… jazz-blues has so much potential for intensity and for statement. These classes are designed to be multi-level, so whether you’re an advanced-beginner or a 10-year-veteran, we’ll be offering you ways to make your dancing really suit those rises and falls of jazz-blues. How do you give your movement more drama? We’ll play with pushing your shapes to be more… well, more! We’ll also play with the art of surprise, and contrast!
Level: Advanced beginner to masters

Blues Basics: Jukin’ A (8:00-9:00)
with Zach Brass and Charlene Chow
This drop-in class is designed for new-to-blues dancers or anyone wanting to focus on the basics! No experience or partner required! This month focuses on Jukin’, a sub-style of blues dances that were danced in juke joints, house parties, and other small social spaces. Danced to guitar, harmonica, and piano-based blues, this style has greater independence between partners. We’ll work on getting great hip movement, working on the Fishtail, Mooch, Grind, Figure-8s, and Slow Drag.

Julie Brown and Mike Legenthal will be behind the DJ booth to work their Blues magic.

As always, the lesson is $5 and the dance an additional $5.

Fall is here, and this month we’ve got classes to spice up your dancing! Join us for:

Extended Topics: Drama! (7:00-8:00)
with Mike and Dan Legenthal
You know those songs that have that growly trombone, or the squeaky soprano sax… jazz-blues has so much potential for intensity and for statement. These classes are designed to be multi-level, so whether you’re an advanced-beginner or a 10-year-veteran, we’ll be offering you ways to make your dancing really suit those rises and falls of jazz-blues. For the first week, we’ll play with some moves and positions that somehow seem more ‘extra’ than our normal closed position or linear passes.
Level: Advanced beginner to masters

Blues Basics: Jukin’ A (8:00-9:00)
with Zach Brass and Charlene Chow
This drop-in class is designed for new-to-blues dancers or anyone wanting to focus on the basics! No experience or partner required! This month focuses on Jukin’, a sub-style of blues dances that were danced in juke joints, house parties, and other small social spaces. Danced to guitar, harmonica, and piano-based blues, this style has greater independence between partners. We’ll work on getting great hip movement, working on the Fishtail, Mooch, Grind, Figure-8s, and Slow Drag.

Clara Lauterwasser and Joey Science will be behind the DJ booth to whet your Blues appetite.

As always, the lesson is $5 and the dance an additional $5.