Join us in this four lesson progressive series as we work our way to learning Savoy Walk; a blues dance idiom originating in the ballrooms of Harlem, NYC. We will cover the basics of blues dancing in a ballroomin' style, using the entire dance floor effectively, and the Blues aesthetic choices that make this idiom so incredible.

June 4th: Ballroomin' in Close Embrace

June 11th: Get Where you're going in Ballroomin'

June 18th: Pushing into Promenade

June 25th: An Introduction to Savoy Walk

This beginner friendly lesson will get you started with the fundamentals of close embrace in Ballroomin' Blues dances: a subset of blues dances originating in ballrooms and jazz clubs

Most Ballroomim' Blues dances take advantage of a large dance floor, so in this class we'll be adding musicality and even more Bluesy feel to your close embrace by playing with walking rhythms and techniques for traveling

Close embrace is the foundation of all Blues dances, but the momentum and aesthetic of Ballroomin' blues create great opportunities to dance side-by-side in Promenade. This week we'll work on getting into and out of promenade from close embrace, as well as some tips and tricks for moving in line of dance with good floor craft

Places like the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, NYC, were melting pots for jazz and blues dance styles. Our last class will focus on the basics of a Ballroomin' Blues dance called Savoy Walk, which is what some folks called the blend of close embrace walking with spins, tricks, and dips done by some dancers at the Savoy.

Jumpstart your Ballroomin' Blues

with Kara Pemberton and Sarah Caldow

Weekly Class Series

Class Descriptions

Classes from 7-8PM on June 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

All attendees are encouraged to attend all classes, as each class builds on material from the previous week

Venue

Lewis Global Karate

5522 New Peachtree Rd STE 103

Chamblee, GA 30341