Máscaras y Baile — in the Bluegrass

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 am UTC-05:00

Bluegrass Ballroom | Lexington

DanceTribe: Connection Through Dance
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M\u00e1scaras y Baile \u2014 in the Bluegrass
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🎭 Máscaras y Baile — in the Bluegrass
Saturday, Feb 28 | 8:30 PM – 1:00 AM
$10 Entry
Digital payments accepted
📍 Bluegrass Ballroom
4750 Hartland Parkway
Inside Jazzercise • Lexington, KY 40515
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🎭 Why We Gather
Mardi Gras has always been a symbol of collective expression and resistance to division — a time when communities claimed space through music, movement, and visibility.
In Louisiana, Black communities shaped Mardi Gras through parades, bands, masks, and dance — traditions rooted in public celebration and cultural pride. Through cultural exchange, including connections with Native American societies reflected in the Mardi Gras Indians, these traditions grew into layered expressions of identity and unity.
Second line traditions — where communities follow the music through the streets — embody this spirit of visibility and togetherness. They turn movement into presence and celebration into shared experience. Máscaras y Baile — in the Bluegrass carries that tradition forward, gathering through rhythm, color, and connection.

💃 Class Before the Social
Bachata Class | 8:30 – 9:15 PM
A welcoming Bachata class with sensual elements, designed for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
We’ll focus on connection, flow, musical expression, and grounded movement — introducing sensual concepts in a clear, respectful, and accessible way.
No partner needed.
Social dancing follows.

🎶 Music & Movement
A Mardi Gras–inspired blend of rhythm and celebration:
Salsa • Bachata • Merengue • Kizomba • Konpa + more
Layered sounds, shared energy, and a dance floor that moves like a parade.

🎨 Theme & Attire
Masks suggested
Colorful, expressive dress encouraged
Think feathers, bold colors, shimmer, texture — the flare of carnival.
Come dressed to play, or come as you are.

✨ Closing
Laissez les bons temps rouler.
Let the good times roll — together.
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Bluegrass Ballroom, 4750 Hartland Parkway, Unit 190,Lexington,KY,United States

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