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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**
7-9pm: 2-hour intensive class with Joey Science & Julie Brown
9-11pm: DJed Blues dance party

**Class info**
7-9pm: A 2-hour intensive class to level up your blues dancing and work your foundations, with drills & more. This class is particularly good for people who are teachers or want to teach, but it will benefit anyone!

This month’s topic: Growing Together – In this class, students will spend time developing connection through feedback and self-review.

**Pricing**
Sliding scale $10-25, free for volunteers & staff. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Cash or Venmo at the door. Presale tickets coming soon

**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/1538170661175633

Please note that this event requires a mask. Free masks provided if needed.

Welcome back from June break with live music and both an intermediate and a beginner lesson!

**Evening schedule**
7-8pm: Intermediate Blues Class – Traveling Thoughtfully
8-9pm: Beginner Blues Class
9-11pm: Blues dance party with live music from the Blues Implosion ft. JD Davis!

**Class info**
7-8pm: Traveling Thoughtfully: How we move through space impacts not just our experience of the dance, but the vibe in the room. Let’s explore!

8-9pm: Beginner blues – no experience required, no partner required!

**Pricing**
Sliding scale $20-45, free for volunteers & staff. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Cash or Venmo at the door. Presale tickets coming soon

**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/1331786572262681

Due to the weather and a staffing shortage, Blues Union will be closed tonight.

We will return next week with our spring residency featuring Dan Repsch!

On Thursday, Sept 21, Blues Union will reopen with a new schedule, including a beyond-beginner class and community studio time!

Check Facebook for updates & more details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/92007818597

Every Thursday in May will be a blues dance class followed by social dancing. You can take the classes as a series, or drop in to one or more. All levels, no partner required!

Series theme: Connected expression
Teachers: Julie Brown & friends

7:30-8:30pm – class
8:30-10:00pm or later – social dance

DJs:
5/4 Amy Blank
5/11 Julie Brown
5/18 Don Coverdale
5/25 Amy Blank

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/…/may_class_series_and_social_dance
^^WithFriends supporters, get pre-sale tickets to use your discount.

This is part of the continuing Union Foundations project, to help us rebuild and reconnect.

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.
-Surgical mask, 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.