What is Blues Dancing?Blues dancing is a family of Black American solo and partnered dances that evolved alongside blues music . Blues dancing is highly improvisational, expressive and inspired by both the music and your partner. This rich tradition encompasses a variety of styles, or idioms, including Struttin', Savoy Walk, Funky Butt, and more.
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Local Events in Austin, Texas
- Social dancing, lessons, and workshops - Austin Blues Dance
- Austin's annual blues exchange - Austin Blues Party
- Austin's annual blues music festival - Eastside Kings
Community Resources
- BluesCal - Find out what blues events are happening when and where, all over the world.
- Recommended Reading - Explore Dance Historian Damon Stone's compilation of books on Black Vernacular dance.
- Obsidian Tea - Learn more about Black culture through the lens of blues music and dance.
- Beginner Blues Syllabus - For new instructors bringing blues to their towns, Ace is happy to share their 9-week beginner blues syllabus used by Austin Blues Dance, including both videos and written outlines.