If a good hug can make up for a lousy day, imagine what a great embrace can do for your dance! Getting into Connection, Hip Movement, Individual Choices, Barrel Roll and more.

You can’t build a house without a strong foundation—dancing is no different! This class will focus
on the fundamental techniques that shape your blues dance, giving you the confidence, control,
and creativity to level up your dancing

Explore techniques and moves involving counterbody movement, and boost your connection to create new shapes and lines.

Triple + Stretch + Dynamic dancing. Put these together and you have the technique found in a Chicago Triple. We will riff on this style in rhythm, shape, and connection

Ever wondered what a riff is? No? Perfect! This class will introduce you to the magic of riffs in music.

Already know? Awesome! We’ll explore how to embody riffs and make them a dynamic part of
your dancing.
Expect plenty of rhythmic improvisation, playful movement, and irresistible, riff-filled music.
Whether you're new to the concept or ready to dive deeper, this class will get you grooving in
new and exciting ways!

Master the ball change and weight changes in different directions

You've got foundations and vocabulary... next is bringing your individuality to the dance while listening. Let’s get into this conversation using Blues Vocabulary, varied outcomes, and the Technique to say “Yes And” or “Not Yet.”

“I may not have words to express myself, but I can always find a note that speaks my truth.” - Buddy Guy

Flow is freedom! In this class, we’ll explore how maintaining a clear flow within our own body enhances communication with our partner. The more flow we have, the more creative freedom we gain—allowing us to improvise effortlessly while staying connected. Embracing this movement lets us express our individuality without losing partnership, creating magical, spontaneous moments on the dance floor!

Learn to generate momentum in your space and channel it into an amazing pivot

Achieve clean weight changes, speed and body control.

Struttin' is a partnered dance developed in Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1930s-1950s, often danced to uptempo blues music. Originating in the small bars on Beale Street, Struttin' features a
unique closed hold and the freedom of independent footwork, allowing for personal creativity and musical expression.

In this class, Adamo and Maria will introduce you to the key elements that define Struttin’, teach
fun footwork variations, work on different closed holds, and help you find your own unique way of dancing this iconic style

Soul, Swing, Blues, R&B, from past and current day artists: Freddie King, Sam Cooke, Albert King, Jon Batiste, Childish Gambino and more. The ways we dance to this music has a lot of crossover in shapes, rhythms, and groove time we will cover in this class. Come for the Dance, stay for the Party.

Take your partner connection to the next level.

In this class, we challenge the idea of dancing through set moves and instead explore how leaders and followers interact within different positions in space. The focus is on the transitions between these positions allowing dancers to shift their mindset from "moves" to a deeper understanding of connection and flow.

We’ll explore who initiates the transitions—leader, follower, or both—and play with various points
of connection to add depth and variety. You will be encouraged to take your time with each
transition, treating them as an integral part of the dance. This class will help you move beyond patterns and create more fluid, dynamic, and expressive dances

A relaxed close embrace is the most iconic shape, but maintaining a comfortable connection as we travel, transition between shapes, and express ideas – ah the devil is definitely in the details.

Challenge your partner connection and balance through pivot turns

Blues dance isn’t just one style—it’s a family of dances that can be danced to a variety of blues
music. Many songs don’t fit neatly into one category, but each one has its own unique groove. In this class, we’ll give you the tools to dance to any blues song, helping you match the groove and
make every dance feel special and unique.

Get ready to tap into the rhythm and bring your personal style to every song you dance to!

Let’s take Individuality & Being Seen, a step further. Using techniques from Part 1, Part 2 will use Stretch-Release with a lil Flash. Keeping connection, varied responses, playful ways and balancing our voices for a new dance everytime.

“My mother always told me, even if a song has been done a thousand times, you can still bring something of your own to it. I'd like to think I did that.” - Etta James

In addition to getting over your nerves, and not missing your turn in the spotlight, the hardest part of every Mix and Match is respecting the 5 act structure: Connect. Get in. Say something. Climax. Get out.

“Do not miss your chance to blow. This opportunity comes once [every phrase.]” - Eminem

Slow blues doesn’t have to be boring! As DJs, we have the power to shape the dancers’ experience by playing with energy, groove, and rhythm. In this class, we’ll explore how to create variety in a slow blues set—balancing tension and release, mixing different styles, and using contrast to keep the floor engaged. From deep, soulful ballads to hypnotic, slow-driving rhythms, learn how to craft a set that sparks creativity and keeps dancers inspired all night long.