​At ​ESBF we like to keep things simple.
​It's all about quality music and lots and lots of social dancing!
​We promise to bring you...​
AMAZING MUSIC
​The musicians are an integral part of the event. They play multiple times throughout the weekend, coming together in different collaborations to highlight the breadth of styles blues has to offer. It really is all about the music!
VARIETY
​​We want to honour blues music and show its full spectrum of styles. Expect a variety of styles and real mix of tempos. Musicians, DJs and teachers are encouraged to play a broad range from Piedmont, to Chicago; New Orleans, to Kansas City and everything in between! 
COMMUNITY
​Community is at the centre of what we do and the whole reason we run this event. Spend a weekend dancing together, learning together, relaxing together and forming connections and friendships on and off the dance floor.
Blues dance is an African American dance form. As dancers not from this culture, we are committed to honouring the roots of the dance through this event. We organise this event with care and deep respect for the rich history and heritage of the music and dance, aiming to educate about and celebrate the dance, the music and the people who created it. 
MEET
THE TEAM
YOUR ORGANISERS & INSTRUCTORS
WITH SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTORS
YOUR BANDS
Band announcements coming soon!
TRACK DESCRIPTIONS
All tracks will include 7 hours of classes. These will include: 4 levelled partnered classes and 2 speciality classes.
I WANT MORE BLUES
Intermediate
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  • I am not a beginner to blues dancing!
  • I am comfortable social dancing and improvising
  • I have attended a few (or more) dedicated workshops​
  • I am ready to develop my skills and build confidence
I'M ADDICTED TO BLUES
Intermediate / Advanced
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  • I am comfortable social dancing and improvising
  • I have been dancing blues regularly for a number of years
  • I have a sound understanding of the blues aesthetic and solid partnering technique
  • I know about different styles of blues music and try to change my dancing to fit the music  ​
THE BLUES IS MY BUSINESS
Advanced​
  • I have been dancing blues regularly for many years and am amongst the most experienced dancers in my community
  • I have a sound understanding of the blues aesthetic and solid partnering technique
  • I am confident dancing to a large variety of blues music styles and at a range of tempos
  • I have great quality of movement​
I'M A BLUES HOUND
Advanced Plus
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  • I am amongst the most experienced dancers in Europe. I might teach in my local community or internationally.  
  • I have a sound understanding of the blues aesthetic and solid partnering technique
  • I am confident dancing to a large variety of blues music styles and at a range of tempos
  • I have great quality of movement
  • I bring my own unique style and personality to my dancing
  • As well as learning new concepts from teachers I love to workshop ideas with peers as I feel that I have ideas to offer​
JOIN THE CABARET!
VENUE

​All workshops and parties take place at the beautiful Big Mama House.
​Address: Calle Sebastian Elcano, 12, Madrid

The only exception is for two of the speciality classes which will take place at Estudio de actores, Calle de Argumosa, 30, 28012 (only 10min walk from Big Mama).
SCHEDULE​
THURSDAY
22:10-00:30 Big Mama Blues Social (This is not organised by ESBF. You will need to purchase a separate ticket to attend this party)

FRIDAY
22:00: Doors / registration opens at Big Mama
22:00-03:00: Party time!
TICKET INFORMATION
ESBF SPRING EDITION: 10-12 APRIL 2026
​ ​FULL PASS: €200
Includes 7 hours of classes, 3 parties with 5 live bands.

PLEASE READ THE TRACK DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING & ONLY REGISTER FOR THE TRACK YOU WANT TO ATTEND
IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO SWAP YOUR PASS TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED

Due to the venue capacity we cannot offer party passes. Tickets will be available to purchase for the Thursday pre-party.
​A limited number of single night party passes for Sunday may be available at a later date.
HOW TO REGISTER
Due to high demand for tickets we have changed the registration system.  Please follow the below steps:

1. Complete the below form to tell us what level and role you would like to register for. 
2. You will receive an email shortly after you complete the form. If there are tickets available you will be sent a booking link. If there are no tickets available you will be placed on a waiting list.  
3. If you are lucky enough to get a ticket you will need to make payment within 60 mins of receiving the email from us in order to secure your place. Please keep an eye on your inbox / spam mail. If we do not receive the payment within 60 mins we will offer the ticket to the next person on the list. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Completion of the form DOES NOT guarantee you a ticket. Tickets will be assigned fairly on a first come, first serve basis.