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MezzJelly Blues Weekend 2007  
"My friends and I learned so much. We understood well what the instructors were articulating and I learned how to better move, play with the music, and listen to my partner."

~Shaugran from Chicago

Blues Class Schedule

MezzJelly Dancers
Share a little, choose a pair, learn a lot!


Saturday Classes   (venue)

11:45-12:00   Blues Warm-up
Upstairs - Because your momma always said stretching is most important meal of the day. Or something like that.

12:00-1:00   Blues Foundations – John Lozano
Upstairs - All levels need the rock-solid essentials broken down in a new, fresh way.

1:15-2:15 choose yours:

Body Mechanics – Devona and Josh
Upstairs - Learn 1) how the "pulse" is one of the most important aspects of dance, 2) how to really move on the floor, and 3) to truly connect to your partner.

Belly Dancing – Jewel Murray
Downstairs - For all sexes, come expand your muscle-movement ability.
2:30-3:30 choose yours:

Romancing the Blues* – John Lozano
Upstairs - *No Partner Rotating. Learn the CLEAN way to spice up your partner on the dance floor.

Solo Blues Aesthetic – Karissa Light
Downstairs - You know some low downs, some fishtails, now be able to imporvise and create solo blues on your own.
3:45-4:45   Delta Blues Rhythms – Devona and Josh
Upstairs - Knowing how to FEEL and dance to all styles of Blues, especially older styles, is one of the most misunderstood - but important - skills all Blues dancers should have.


Sunday Classes   (venue)

11:45-12:00   Blues Warm-up
Fun movements in preparation for the day.

12:00-1:00   Solo Movement in Partner Dancing – Karissa Light
You will learn how solo movement enhances - and is even vital to - your partner dancing.

1:15-2:15   Musical Application – John Lozano
Want new ways to really hit the music? Let's do it.

2:30-3:30   Blues Shuffle – Devona and Josh
A teacher favorite - pick up the rhythmic structure of the shuffle, incorporating how Blues music creates viable tension.

3:45-4:45   Playing With Your Partner – John Lozano
Open up the communication, while picking up ideas you hadn't even thought of before!


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