Name: They Were Jumpin': Blues Dance Workshop and Live Music with Jontavious Willis
Start: 2024-05-25T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-25T23:59:00-04:00
Location: Volga Dance Academy

They Were Jumpin': Blues Dance Workshop and Live Music with Jontavious Willis

Something special is happening for May Terminus!!!
Join us for They Were Jumping, a one-day blues dance workshop and live music event featuring international instructors Mike and Dan Legenthal and an evening social dance with live music from Jontavious Willis and friends!
Workshop + Dance tickets on sale at: https://www.terminusbluesdance.com/they-were-jumping
4 Hour Workshop and Dance:
Online Registration Before May 12 - $85
Online Registration May 12 to May 24 - $95
Day of and Door - $105
4 Hour Workshop Only:
Online Registration Before May 12 - $70
Online Registration May 12 to May 24 - $80
Day of and Door - $90
Pass (with Drop-in Lesson):
Online Registration Before May 12 - $15
Online Registration May 12 to May 24 - $20
Day of and Door - $25
Schedule:
11:00am - 4:30pm JUKIN’ BLUES DANCE WORKSHOP
(1:00pm - 2:30pm break for lunch)
8:00 - 9:00pm DROP-IN CLASS with Mike and Dan Legenthal
9:00pm - 12:00am SOCIAL DANCING WITH JONTAVIOUS WILLIS AND BAND
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Jontavious Willis plays music that spans a lot of the Blues continuum, which makes his music not only fun, but challenging and satisfying for dancing. He's one of a rare few artists who are just as comfortable playing authentic, old-school, acoustic country blues as playing modern electric blues informed by funk, R&B, and soul.
Over this 4-hour workshop, we'll work on different kinds of basics, connections, rhythms, and footwork that span these various styles of Blues. Specific Blues idiom dances covered will depend on what we see on the dance floor and your interests, but might include Sand (footwork), Piedmont, Funkybutt, Fishtail, and more.
Classes will be beginner-friendly, but will contain details and homework that will challenge even experienced dancers.

For instructor bios and more information on Jontavious, visit us at: https://www.terminusbluesdance.com/they-were-jumping
For more information about Blues dancing, visit us at www.TerminusBluesDance.com