Special Event Thursday, June 4:
Adam & Krystal Wilkerson join us from Huntsville, AL to teach beginner and intermediate classes in Phrasing and Improvisation:
In this class, we’ll dance through some phrasing exercises by setting up some move sequences involving different partner orientations. We’ll use these to make space for improvisation with a set start and end point, and work together to fill in the blanks using both the tools you already have and some new ones we’ll bring along!
Intermediate lesson 7–8pm ($25 at the door, no pre-registration)
Beginner-friendly lesson 8:15–9pm ($10 at the door, no pre-registration)
Paying for either class gets you into the dance for free! Cash or card at the door.
9pm–11:30pm Blues Dance ($10 entry or free with class)
Krystal & Adam are known for their dynamic connection, musicality, and passion for blues dancing. They blend playfulness, technique, and a deep respect for the dance, the music and their roots. In class, they mix clear technique with lots of laughter, encouraging dancers to experiment, express, and just have fun. Whether they’re teaching at home in Huntsville, AL or across the globe, they’re all about sharing the magic of blues dance, and building a community that moves together.
Blues Foundations: Every Thursday
New to blues dance? Experienced dancer trying to level up your dancing?
We host a beginner-friendly foundations lesson every week before the dance. Come try it out or refresh your skills! No partner or prior experience required!
If you can, wear shoes that can slide. Please avoid wearing strong fragrances. Most people come to dance with everyone there (but if you’d prefer to stick with one person that’s okay too).
Time: 8:15pm–9pm
Location: Back Room, Glen Echo Park
Cost: $10 covers admission to the class at 8:15pm and the DJ’d dance from 9pm to 11:30pm. No reservation required!
Wearing smooth-soled shoes that slide easily will help you dance comfortably and protect our wooden floors.
Instructors and topics rotate, so each class teaches something a little different. Several instructors also offer private lessons.
Occasionally we offer class series or one-off lessons with resident and traveling instructors that dive deeper into specific blues dance styles and topics. Some of these classes require previous experience.