Blues & Fusion Canvas Event - Vampires of the Night
Sat, Oct 05
|Nexus SLO
Dive deep into the world of blues & fusion with fun fusion workshops and social. From grounding your dance in blues to blending it with jazz and Argentine tango, you’ll discover new ways to move and express yourself. Then, join us for an epic 21+ dance party at Drew’s Studio from 8P-12A.
Time & Location
Oct 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 11:50 PM
Nexus SLO, 3845 S Higuera St Lower Level, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Guests
About the event
October 5th, 2024: A Day of Blues & Fusion and Exploration!
Join us for a full day of dynamic blues fusion dancing with guest instructors, DJs, and exciting surprises! This event will blend traditional blues with various dance styles to enhance your improvisational skills and elevate your dancing experience.
Event Schedule:
Blues Deep Dive - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Instructor: Sarah Elise
Class Description:
Get into the Ground!
Blues idiom dances are known for their grounded movements. In this session, you’ll learn to harness the power of your connection to the floor, giving your dancing that distinctive, grounded, and powerful look and feel.
Blues to Jazz Fusion - 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Instructors: Cat Cooper & Maya Jaycox
Class Description:
Blues to Jazz Fusion
Discover how jazz can complement and enhance your blues dancing in this exploratory class. Cat Cooper and Maya Jaycox will guide you through jazz footwork that can be performed solo or with a partner. We’ll focus on using open connection to seamlessly blend blues with jazz, creating a unique and expressive fusion.
Blues to Argentine Tango - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructors: Jeff Berkman & Nasseem Berkman
Class Description:
Blues to Argentine Tango
With over two decades of experience in blues and Argentine Tango, Jeff Berkman is passionate about combining these soulful dance styles. Together with his wife, Nasseem, he will teach you how to infuse Argentine Tango techniques and movements into your blues dancing, creating a captivating fusion.
Practica - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Take some time to practice and absorb the concepts you’ve learned throughout the day.
Evening Dance Party - 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM (21+ Only)
Head over to Drew’s Studio for an unforgettable night of dancing with live DJs and an eclectic mix of music to keep you moving.