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Pick ‘n’ Mix Program

Included in your track is a Pick ‘n’ Mix workshop of 1,5 hours. You can choose from no less than 7 options. All workshops are open level and happen at the same time on Sunday February 16th, 16:15 – 17:45.

Do I need to register? On Saturday night, you will be able to reserve your spot by writing your name on the Pick ‘n’ Mix sheets on the wall. This way, we ensure a good balance in each workshop.

To The Hills Of Mississippi with Nawelle & Bruno

@Danspunt studio 1

Mississippi Hill Country Blues exploration. Nawelle & Bruno will share key resources before diving into the dance, embracing its rich Country Blues roots. Influences of Fife and Drums, Native origins, Boogie, Trance, and family traditions will set the tone, celebrating legends like Jessie Mae Hemphill, R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Othar Turner—a perfect way to wrap up your weekend of exploration!

Singing Gospel – Connecting through music with Carole & Jan

@Danspunt studio 2

Learn more about gospel spirituals and their contemperary relevance. Together we will sing and connect through gospels with Carole and Jan, two talented musicians who we are honored to offer a stage at Big City Blues.

Cuttin’ & Riffin’ with Lotte & Wouter

@Doxtudio studio 1

Riffin’ and cuttin’ are both common modes of solo dancing with other people in Black American dance forms, and learning these modes will help us all build a stronger dance culture in the Blues scene.

Blues that swings with Alba & Gas

@Doxtudio studio 2

What do we mean when we say Count Basie was full of blues in his swinging kansas city style? Did you know that the shuffle rhythm and the backbeat accent came to swing directly from the blues? Is the backbeat just a rhythm? Or does it hold any other meaning?
These two genres share the culture, and are part of the same continuum. You will hear a lot of blues that swings, and a lot of swing that is full of blues. What do you hook to in the music to feel to swing out or do step touch? We will explore it with you.

Painting stories with our arms with Victor

@Doxtudio studio 3

“I’ve no idea what to do with my arms?” – I feel you! Let’s tell our story, express our emotions and character through the subtle gestures of our arms in the blues aesthetic.
We’ll play with our imagination to find infinite source of inspiration.

Comfortably Close with Jamica & Charlley

@Expeditie Box

There are so many ways to connect in close embrace and Charlley and Jamica are here to guide you through those options and learn to both physically and verbally negotiate a comfortable connection. Once this happens, it opens up a world of opportunity and one of Jamica and Charlley’s favorites is leading and following through a leg connection. Let’s get cozy and creative!

Rhythmic Footwork with Genia

@Wisper Theater Room

Bring some rhythms with your feet! We will explore how much more we can bring with our feet. What else can we say by using not only steps?

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