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😷 Please note that this event requires a mask and proof of vaccination (photo of card, screenshot from https://www.myvaxrecords.mass.gov/ or equivalent can be sent ahead of time to BostonBluesUnion(at)gmail(dot)com or shown at the door) if you haven't shown at a previous Blues Union event. 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: Texas Shuffle pt3 - with Kevin & Julie
8-9pm: Beginner class - Intro to blues dance
9-11pm: Social dancing - DJs TBD
**Lesson info**
7pm: This is the 3rd week of Texas Shuffle classes. Texas Shuffle has fun footwork and stretchy connection--this week, we'll work on partnered moves in Texas Shuffle (will help with other blues dancing too!). Texas Shuffle coevolved with West Coast blues, a subgenre of blues music that musicians like T-Bone Walker and Lowell Fulson (who were from Texas) developed in California.
No experience with Texas Shuffle required, but familiarity with blues dance basics are recommended. No partner necessary, as usual.
**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 here: https://withfriends.events/event/s1QjjJpV/blues-union-texas-shuffle-class-pt3-beginner-class-social-dance/
**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.
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