Thursday, May 24

Come catch the last week of awesomeness from guest instructors Mike Legett and Dan Rosenthal:

These are a Few of Our Favorite Things (7:30-8:30)
Two Parts Moves, One Part Musicality, and a Dash of Technique, the Perfect Recipe for Blues. Using a few cool moves as a means of addressing important technique topics, we’ll explore ways to be musical both by acknowledging specific moments (small picture) and throughout a song (big picture) making you fun to dance with from start to finish. Topics may include close embrace or Drag Blues-inspired moves, stretchy-zoomy movement, phrasing, and creativity.

Beginner Crash Course (8:30-9:00)
This will be a weekly feature designed to introduce novices to Blues dancing. It will provide enough vocabulary to have fun on the dance floor. Plus, when students feel comfortable with this material, they’ll be ready for the Series classes.

Mike Legett and Steve York will be behind the DJ booth to keep you dancing all night.

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

A Class Change is Gonna Come

In our continuing efforts to improve our dancers and our scene, Blues Union is going to embark on an exciting new class change! Please check out our Upcoming Classes page for all the details.

Thursday, May 17

We’ve got more awesomeness from guest instructors Mike Legett and Dan Rosenthal:

These are a Few of Our Favorite Things (7:30-8:30)
Two Parts Moves, One Part Musicality, and a Dash of Technique, the Perfect Recipe for Blues. Using a few cool moves as a means of addressing important technique topics, we’ll explore ways to be musical both by acknowledging specific moments (small picture) and throughout a song (big picture) making you fun to dance with from start to finish. Topics may include close embrace or Drag Blues-inspired moves, stretchy-zoomy movement, phrasing, and creativity.

Beginner Crash Course (8:30-9:00)
This will be a weekly feature designed to introduce novices to Blues dancing. It will provide enough vocabulary to have fun on the dance floor. Plus, when students feel comfortable with this material, they’ll be ready for the Series classes.

Julie Brown will be behind the DJ booth to take care of all your Blues needs.

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

Thursday, May 10

Come join us for more things that make guest instructors Mike Legett and Dan Rosenthal awesome:

These are a Few of Our Favorite Things (7:30-8:30)
Two Parts Moves, One Part Musicality, and a Dash of Technique, the Perfect Recipe for Blues. Using a few cool moves as a means of addressing important technique topics, we’ll explore ways to be musical both by acknowledging specific moments (small picture) and throughout a song (big picture) making you fun to dance with from start to finish. Topics may include close embrace or Drag Blues-inspired moves, stretchy-zoomy movement, phrasing, and creativity.

Beginner Crash Course (8:30-9:00)
This will be a weekly feature designed to introduce novices to Blues dancing. It will provide enough vocabulary to have fun on the dance floor. Plus, when students feel comfortable with this material, they’ll be ready for the Series classes.

Dan Rosenthal and Tim Lewandowski will be behind the DJ booth, ready to whet your Blues appetite.

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

Thursday, May 3

This month we’re proud to bring in guest instructors: Mike Legett and Dan Rosenthal of Cincinnati!

Mike (the Girl) Legett began dancing in 2001, and has since become one of the most respected dancers and instructors in the swing world. She teaches and performs all over the US, and is one of the few full-time lindy and blues instructors in the country. She loves the freedom of expression of the dances, and works to bring the history of the dance together with innovative creativity. She aims to help leaders create artistic compositions that are clearly led; she wants follows to have the ability to be the completely literal follow, and the inspiration and freedom to be imaginative and dynamic contributors.

Dan Rosenthal is a dynamo of energy, attempting to do all the things, all the time. He strives to excel at all forms of solo and partnered vernacular Jazz dance, from Lindy Hop to Blues, even dabbling in West Coast Swing. Dan loves being the center of attention, whether he’s performing, competing, or just being a goon. His recent wins include 1st Place in the Blues Strictly at Hawkeye Swing Festival, 1st Place in the Slow Groove Competition at Heartland Swing Festival 2012, Collegiate Jitterbug Champion at Heartland Swing Festival 2012, and 2nd Place at the BamBLOOZled 2012 Open Jack & Jill. In addition, Dan has taught at events like Steel City Blues Festival 2012, Dayton Swing Smackdown 2012, and Nevermore Jazz Ball 2012. As much as he loves the stage, Dan’s foremost goal is to be the best social dancer and teacher he can be. As a teacher he focuses on strengthening connection and aesthetic, helping dancers feel as good to dance with as they look.

These are a Few of Our Favorite Things (7:30-8:30)
Two Parts Moves, One Part Musicality, and a Dash of Technique, the Perfect Recipe for Blues. Using a few cool moves as a means of addressing important technique topics, we’ll explore ways to be musical both by acknowledging specific moments (small picture) and throughout a song (big picture) making you fun to dance with from start to finish. Topics may include close embrace or Drag Blues-inspired moves, stretchy-zoomy movement, phrasing, and creativity.

Beginner Crash Course (8:30-9:00)
This will be a weekly feature designed to introduce novices to Blues dancing. It will provide enough vocabulary to have fun on the dance floor. Plus, when students feel comfortable with this material, they’ll be ready for the Series classes.

Devona Cartier and Amy Kucharik will be behind the DJ booth, serving up some damn fine Blues.

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