Learn to dance blues! Blues dances are a family of dances originated in Afro-American communities at the beginning of the 20th century. Like the music, the dances are diverse and soulful.
Classes will be taught in English (German translation available).
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Your learning journey
We offer blues dance classes every Wednesday evening, and advanced trainings on an ad-hoc basis. No matter your level, we have something for you!
Intro series
This is the place to discover blues dancing, or brush up your basics! We have two intro series of 8 classes each – Intro to Jookin’ and Intro to Ballroomin’. Attend both (in any order) to get an overview of the two main families of blues dancing. No prerequisites or partner needed!
Prerequisites: none!
Where and when: Wednesdays, 19:45 – 20:45 at Backstage Studio, Zürich
Start: 12th February 2025 (Intro to Jookin’) & 9th April 2025 (Intro to Ballroomin’)
Price: 15.- CHF (trial class); 160.- CHF (regular) / 140.- CHF (reduced*) for 8 classes
If you take a trial class and then sign up for the series, the 15.- CHF will be deducted from the price. If you miss a class, you’ll get a 15.- CHF discount on your next pass’ purchase (to be used in the next 6 months).
Experienced classes
Join these classes after having attended our two intro series, or if you already had 6+ months of blues dance classes. Here, we’ll deep dive into the different styles of blues dancing and level up your basics and techniques with more fun variations and ways to express music.
Prerequisites: you’ve taken both Intro to Jookin’ and Intro to Ballroomin’ series, or have dance blues for 6+ months
Where and when: Wednesdays, 20:50 – 21:50 at Backstage Studio, Zürich
Start: anytime!
Price: 25.- CHF (regular) / 20.- CHF (reduced*) for Drop-ins; 200.- CHF (regular) /170.- CHF (reduced*) for 10 classes (valid 3 months)
Advanced training
You have been dancing blues for more than 3 years, and/or attended multiple international festivals at advanced levels? You’re ready to fine tune your dancing, take up a challenge and nerd about blues? Then these small group privates are for you.
Prerequisites: you’ve danced blues for 3+ years and/or attended multiple international festivals at advanced level
Where and when: Zürich – dates and times agreed with participants
Start: anytime!
Price: 45.- CHF for each 1,5 session (max 6 participants)
*Reduced price (student, retired, international visitor, independent artist or other reasons)
Location
Search for “Backstage Studio” on google maps. For more details, check this website