This week at Blues Union

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.

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

This first week, we’ll explore connected expression in close embrace, with some slow drag!

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

DJs TBA!

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.