​Friday Taster + Party at The Klondyke

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Blues dance, beginner-friendly taster class and social dance.  

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We welcome back international Blues teachers Isabelle Mugai and Honey Blues founder Rosie Myhan-Keogh! This amazing pair of dancers will be teaching an all-levels class on Chicago triple.

 

But that’s not all! An enthusiastic and musically talented group of dancers have come together to perform as part of the first ever Honey Blues "Blues Jam"! This will be the first time that a number of people in the group will have performed a form of improvisational music for a live audience, so come along and give them your support. Better yet, join in! If you would like to play, please come with your instrument. There will be a rehearsal at The Klondyke from 17:30 - 18:30.

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19:30: All-levels taster class
20:30-21:00: Social dance to DJ
21:00 - 21:45(ish): Blues Jam*
21:45-23:00: Social dance to DJ

*Length of Blues Jam might change, depends on the musicians on the day

 

**Buy tickets in advance to get the whole evening for £8/£0 unwaged**
 

On the door prices:
Whole evening:
Full Price: £10
Concessions: £8
Swing North member: £6
Unwaged: Pay what you can (including £0)

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Social only:
Full Price: £8
Concessions: £6
Swing North member: £6
Unwaged: Pay what you can (including £0)

*Please consider a small donation towards our DJs*

Register to become a Swing North member at https://swingnorth.org.uk/join_swing-north_become-a-member/

 

Address

The Klondyke

1 Burnage Range

Manchester 

M19 2HQ

No dance partner required. In the taster class everyone will be encouraged to dance both roles.
 

About Southpaw Slim:

Lee and the band will be playing a selection of blues music from the likes of Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed and many more.
Expect Chicago shuffles, slow blues ballads and a few up-tempo tracks to get your toes tapping!

https://www.facebook.com/southpawslimblues

Please make sure that all food and drink consumed on-site (except for water) is purchased at The Klondyke. The Klondyke supports local not-for-profit organisations, such as ours, by offering an affordable venue and runs entirely on bar sales, so please support our venue.
If you would like to volunteer to man the door, DJ, or even teach, please get in touch via this event or the Honey Blues Dancing page.   

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​Thursday Class + Social at La Gitane

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Immerse yourself in the soulful world of Blues dance with Honey Blues Dancing, held on Thursdays at La Gitane from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. These open-level classes are suitable for both newcomers and experienced dancers, offering a blend of learning, connection, and fun.  

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• Class Structure:

  • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Open-level class focusing on Blues dance fundamentals (aesthetics) or specific Blues styles (idioms).

  • 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Practice session where you can refine your steps, request personalised feedback, try tailored exercises, or simply socialise with other dancers. 

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• Pricing:

  • £7: Includes the class and social session.

  • £5: Social session only (from 8:30 PM).

  • £5: Concessions class and social session.  

 

Afterwards, feel free to join us for socialising at nearby bars with our welcoming community.

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Address

La Gitane

79-81 Bridge St

Manchester

M3 2RH

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Once a month, instead of the Thursday class, we’ll have our Friday night taster class and party.  

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SAFETY IN BLUES DANCING

We are a welcoming and inclusive community. We subscribe to the S.T.E.P.S. code, which promotes appropriate conduct at dance events, and can be found at the link below. Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.

https://www.honeyblues.co.uk/code-of-conduct

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