Blues Union | Music-themed class, Community Studio, Social dance | Blues dancing

Thu Apr 17 2025 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-04:00

Upstairs at 16 Bow St, Somerville, MA | Somerville

Blues Union | Music-themed class, Community Studio, Social dance | Blues dancing
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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: Music-themed lesson
8-9pm: Community Studio
9-11pm: Social dancing
**Lesson info**
To be announced
No partner required for either.
**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.co/event/23078432/blues_union_april_classes_and_dances_piedmont_and_other_music_themed_classes
**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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