About: Blues Dancing
The following description is written by Grace Jones-Taylor and her partner, Nick DeWitt:
"What we call “blues dancing” is actually a collection of various regional dances that were created in tandem with blues music in the late 19th and early 20th century. Just as blues music predates swing music, blues dances predate swing dances (which means expect to see some similarities). Blues itself is a very expressive and musical dance, and incorporates concepts such as layered body movements, a grounded and earthy feel, and inspiring and being inspired by your partner. Just as blues music encompasses a variety of tempos, blues dancing can also be danced at the full BPM spectrum. Blues dancing can be done with or without a partner, depending on your preference."
"What we call “blues dancing” is actually a collection of various regional dances that were created in tandem with blues music in the late 19th and early 20th century. Just as blues music predates swing music, blues dances predate swing dances (which means expect to see some similarities). Blues itself is a very expressive and musical dance, and incorporates concepts such as layered body movements, a grounded and earthy feel, and inspiring and being inspired by your partner. Just as blues music encompasses a variety of tempos, blues dancing can also be danced at the full BPM spectrum. Blues dancing can be done with or without a partner, depending on your preference."
Video Examples: Social Dancing
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Video Examples: Competitive Dancing
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