Watch for our Spring 2020 classes in the Urbana Park District Spring Catalog!

Jookin’ Blues Dance Class

Tuesdays, 6:45 – 8:15pm
Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Enjoy blues music? Love listening to blues bands? Learn the Chicago Shuffle, Struttin’, Texas Shuffle, and Piedmont Triple so you can get on the dance floor the next time you hear a blues band! Learn the basic steps, rhythm patterns, lead follow techniques, turns, and cool moves particular to each dance as well as how to be creative within each style. Class is designed for beginners with no previous experience and for intermediate blues dancers. We will cover the basics of each dance and will go into more depth on each style for those who already have an introductory knowledge of jookin’ blues dance. No partner necessary.

Ballroomin’ Blues Dance Class

Tuesdays, 6:45 – 8:15pm
March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28

Enjoy the jazzier blues of the early 1900’s? Learn to dance ballroomin’ style blues including the Savoy Walk, The Stride, and The Strut. Learn the basic steps, lead follow techniques, turns, and cool move particular to each dance as well as how to be creative within each style. Class is designed for beginners with no previous experience and for intermediate blues dancers. We will cover the basics of each dance and will go into more depth on each style for those who already have an introductory knowledge of ballroomin’. No partner necessary.

Registration at Urbana Park District opens soon. Check back here for a registration link.