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Thursday, August 27, 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 class: Wraps, Baskets, & Cross-hand Moves with Julie
8-9pm: Community Studio + free Pizza
9-11pm: DJed Blues dance party

**Class info**
7-8pm: Wraps, Baskets, & Cross-hand Moves – We’ll work on fun moves that require relaxed arms and leveled-up leading & following! These moves work well in Texas Shuffle, Ballroomin, or freestyle blues dancing.

**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/2532497723853504

Thursday, August 20, 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: Fun Ballroomin’ Turns with Julie Brown
8-9pm: Community Studio + activities TBD
9-11pm: DJed blues dance party

**Class info**
7-8pm: Fun Ballroomin’ Turns – We’ll learn some fun turn sequences for Ballroomin’ blues dances, and the techniques to lead & follow them comfortably and smoothly

**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/1034734432288034

Thursday, August 13, 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**
7-9pm: 2-hour intensive class with Kevin Sihlanick & Maria Kakolowski
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: Ballroomin’: Pivots, Track Changes, and Drags

**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/2075994459673666

Thursday, August 6, 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: Fun moves with Sarah Elise & Joey Science (Intermediate)
8-9pm: Beginner Blues class
9-11pm: DJed Blues dance party

**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/3369570643212778

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 with Joey Science
8-9pm: Community Studio + Pizza – eat pizza, play board games, and hang out with folks
9-11pm: DJed Blues dance party

**Class info**
7-8pm: topic to be announced

**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/839817772316416