​Saturday 13th December: Taster + Party at The Klondyke​​

Blues dancing and live music with Paolo Fuschi

 

Celebrate the festive season with some blues dancing.  Melissa Davy from Newcastle’s Hoodoo blues will teach you some party moves to pull out on the dance floor, and then the Paolo Fuschi due will bring their fantastic live blues music we all love.  What more could you want for a party? 

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19:30: All-levels taster class
20:30: Social dance to DJ
21:00: Live music with Paolo Fuschi
21:45: Social dance to DJ
22:15 - 23:00: Live music with Paolo Fuschi

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

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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)

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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 Paolo Fuschi:

Paolo Fuschi is an Italian guitarist based in Manchester, UK.

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He is an active contributor in the Mancunian Soul, Funk & Blues Scene.

His music was featured on both national radios such as BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6 and international networks such as the Italian Rai Radio 2.

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Find out more on: https://www.paolofuschi.com/about

 

Our teacher Melissa is an experienced blues dance teacher who runs HooDoo Blues in Newcastle.

https://www.facebook.com/hoodooblues.dance

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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​Thursdays - 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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