Let’s get back to the roots of blues and find out where this amazing dance form came from. Join us in February for classes focusing on African Roots movements, traditional blues, and the culture and history of blues dancing. We will be featuring special instructors every Friday to broaden your knowledge of blues dancing and teach you some very specific movements you can add to your dance vocabulary.

February 6th
Join us at the Empire Grange this week as the Masonic Temple is under renovation.
Lesson: Kendra Sarmento – African Roots Movement
Bring your dance back to the roots of blues by exploring African drum beats, body shapes and story lines through our movements.
DJs: Ruth Bruhn and Eric Grunzke
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/347844925418378/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

February 13th
We’ll be back at the Masonic Temple with a Noir-themed Valentine’s dance. Bring your fancy fedoras, cigarette holders, moustaches, and vintage attire for a night of sneaky backroom deals and tomfoolery.
Lesson: Aimee Eddins
DJs: Aimee & Nathanael Volckening

For more information on this event, see our Special Events page
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/396932530482968/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

February 20th
Lesson: Joe DeMers – Dancing Blues Music History
Take a journey with Joe DeMers through the evolution of Blues music and dancing. We’ll start with Juba, move to Gospel, Delta Blues, Urban Jazz, and other forms. Learn different steps and rhythm patterns to dance each type.
DJs: Joe & Jake Sumearll

February 27th
Lesson: Emunah Selah
DJs: Emunah & Darlington Wleh