"Albert Murray calls the African American public dance a ritual of purification, affirmation and celebration. It helps drive the blues away and provides rich opportunities to symbolically challenge societal hierarchies by offering powers and freedoms that are impossible in ordinary life. At a dance, anyone with the right moves may become king or queen of the floor."
- Jacqui Malone, Steppin' on The Blues -
- Jacqui Malone, Steppin' on The Blues -
ESBF: WINTER EDITION
25-27 November 2022, Madrid
25-27 November 2022, Madrid
Our winter edition of ESBF is back, ready to help you dance away the winter blues!
ESBF 'WINTER EDITION' PROMISES 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. Musicians, DJs and teachers are encouraged to play a broad range from Piedmont, to Chicago, to Kansas City and everything in between! |
NO INTERRUPTIONS It's all about the social dancing! No competitions, no shows, just non-stop social dancing in the evenings so you can throw down your best moves and really get in the groove. We love partying and hope you will join us! |
SAFE SPACE Covid-19 has changed how events have to run. We will be sticking to all government guidance, and will keep you updated as these guidelines change. For more information please read our Covid protocol. |
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.
THE TEAM
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WHAT TRACK SHOULD I REGISTER FOR?
I'VE GOT THE BLUES
- In this track you will dance with a partner and rotate partners throughout the classes.
- You are not a beginner to blues dance. You've taken a number of classes, are comfortable social dancing and improvising and have attended a few (or more) dedicated workshops. You're ready to deepen your understanding of the blues and the culture surrounding it, improve your technique and widen your dancing vocabulary!
THE BLUES IS MY BUSINESS
- In this track you will dance with a partner and rotate partners throughout the classes.
- You have danced regularly for a number of years and are amongst the most experienced dancers in your local scene. You have a sound understanding of the blues, solid technique and understand that focusing on the small details and connecting your movement to the music and history of the dance is what takes you to the next level.
LONESOME BLUES (SOLO)
- In this track you will dance solo for all classes.
- Class topics will vary between technique, musicality and improvisation, providing you with the skills to dance solo with confidence and a smile on your face!
INVITATIONAL
For the first time at ESBF we will be inviting dancers fro across Europe to join the invitational track. Dancers will be invited via email. If you believe you should be in this track and have not yet received an email about it please contact us at info@espanishblues.com, we would be very happy to consider you!
For the first time at ESBF we will be inviting dancers fro across Europe to join the invitational track. Dancers will be invited via email. If you believe you should be in this track and have not yet received an email about it please contact us at info@espanishblues.com, we would be very happy to consider you!
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