Come and learn the easiest partner dance to the best music ever!
Ask yourself:
Have you ever wanted to learn how to partner dance?
Do you get frustrated at counting steps and choreography?
Do you love blues, soul and modern interpretations of old classics?
Claire and Neil are teaching a brand new class with one of the easiest and most joyful partner dances to learn. It’s leader fluid (you can switch or lead or follow) and gender neutral (anyone can do any role). All levels welcome; come solo or with a partner (we rotate).
What: 1-hour class followed by a 1-hour social dance.
When: Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, throughout Jan-April (limited time offer)
Where: Subscription Rooms (George room) - Stroud
Cost:: £10 (£5 for first-timers). Or pay £20 for the whole month in advance.
Payment: Cash or bank transfer on the door. No advanced booking necessary.
Discover the simple language of dance, communicate subtly, and find your unique expression to some of the most beautiful and funky music in existence!
No need to book, just come along or contact me.
Nervous? Here's my journey:
When I first began partner dancing, through Lindy Hop / Swing Dance I realised I'd been missing out and denying myself the joy of dancing for years. Fear of looking silly and embarrassing myself were quickly overcome.
A year later I began Blues Dancing in Bristol. Because this was to rhythm & blues, soul and funk I loved it even more. Because we danced close embrace sometimes and because we danced slow tempo too I found I couldn't bounce and smile my way through so easily. This time is took a few months to feel comfortable. However I found the dance steps so much easier and as I started to realise this was about CONNECTION more than dance moves I really started to enjoy it deeply.
I also realised the language of connection I learned through blues dancing gave me a strong foundation in al the other dance styles. Now, 10 years on, I love dance so much. I've dropped a lot of the rules. I've learned Contact Improvisation, a little Tango and Forró (pronounced Foho) and I like to fuse these all together along with modern music to make BLUES FUSION PARTNER DANCING.
So... Don't let your fear of embarrassment stand in the way of liberation and joy. Come and learn the easiest partner dance to the best music ever!
What is Blues Fusion Partner Dancing?!
Rooted in the soulful traditions of blues and infused with contemporary fusion styles, this class explores grounded, creative, and improvisational partner dancing, which brings in different dance styles to create a unique dance. You’ll learn how to listen with your body, communicate through subtle lead and follow techniques, and discover your own unique dance expression. We don't have gender roles and we can switch lead/follow ad we dance.
No choreography, no pressure — you’ll learn the language of dance with a simple vocabulary that will have you moving in tune with another person and the music. Suitable for all levels, whether you’re completely new to partner dance or looking to expand your skills. Come solo or bring a partner — we rotate partners throughout to build confidence, community, and connection.
Here's some great examples of other people doing they styles we will explore:
Blues Dancing
Fusion Dance
Contact Improvisation
Then you can dance anywhere!
