Ever been to a dance workshop and by Sunday you just want to hang out, listen to a little live music, eat cake and dance the afternoon away..?  Well, your friends at Edinbop are here to help.
 
For the ultimate chilled out blues weekend; take one sunny* summer weekend, two international teachers, and three inviting dance spaces. Combine with a whole lot of dancers and gently beat together to the rhythm of the blues.  Allow to relax for the weekend, top with a generous “Sunday Session”, a sprinkling of live music, and serve.
 
(* This is Scotland; sunshine not guaranteed!!)

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THE TEACHERS:
 
Annette Kühnle and Carter Holloran have been bringing joy and energy to blues dance floors around Europe for years. Sharing a love of blues music and the simple joy of movement, this dynamic duo is passionate about sharing it all, and helping you to bring out your inner awesome.

Annette hails from Heidelberg, Germany and is one of Europe’s most prominent proselytisers of blues dance as a teacher, competitor, social dancer, DJ and organiser. Her love of teaching and dancing are infectious and if you’ve travelled for blues, you probably already knew that!

Carter grew up in the USA but now lives London, where he teaches regularly and is a proud member of Blues Revolution. He’s been dancing something called “blues” for 10 years and has studied music for 20. This depth of experience informs his teaching, which emphasises musicality, connection and – most importantly – fun!

SCHEDULE:

• Friday 9pm-midnight: Welcome Party @ Old St Pauls
• Saturday 11-6pm: Annette & Carter workshops @ Old St Pauls
• Saturday 9pm-4am: Late night social and midnight munchies @ The Halls, Leith
• Sunday Session 1pm-6pm: afternoon chill-out, socialising and practice with live music and cake @ Christchurch Morningside. There will also be a dedicated space for private lessons with Annette & Carter.

PRICES & BOOKING:
 
Workshop and all socials: £45 – students
Workshop and all socials: £50 –non- students

The workshop is for everyone at Improver level and above, and there’s no need to book with a partner (unless the numbers become too uneven, in which case we start a waiting list).

Everyone is welcome at the social dances and you can pay on the door (Friday £3; Saturday £6).

Bookings are now open!
 

HOSTING:

There won’t be any official hosting through Edinbop but feel free to post on the facebook event page to find a friendly Edinburgh host.

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A recipe guaranteed to whisk away those Monday blues and leave you with a smile on your face all week….

We’re looking forward to…..

Livin’ the Blues, Glasgow – Thurs 18th April – 22nd April (Workshop & Social)

600 minutes of Swing, St Andrews – Friday 26th – 28th April (Workshop & Social)

Stompin’ at the Summerhall, Edinburgh  - Friday 3rd May (Social)

Balboa Brunch at the Wash Bar, Edinburgh- Sat 4th May (Social)

Balboa with Mel & Jo in Edinburgh –  Saturday 18th May (Workshop & Social)

Due to a refurb of the newsroom, the Tuesday Night Spoonful will be at our temporary venue of Old St Paul’s (63 Jeffrey Street) for the next 3 weeks (5th, 12th, 19th March). Classes and social dancing will be at the usual time. There is no bar at the venue but you can BYO drinks.

See you there.

Edinbop is proud to bring you a mighty blues weekend on the 15th-17th March with international Blues dance instructors, Jenny Sowden and Topher Howard from New York City. The workshops are aimed at Improver Level and above and there will be plenty of social dancing for you to test out your new moves. More advanced dancers can also sign up for two additional classes.

For the bargain price of £35 (non-students) or £25 (students), you’ll get:
- 6 hours of workshops with Jenny and Topher
- Two evenings of social dancing with late night parties in great venues

For more advanced dancers there will be additional 2.5 hours of classes for just £8 extra.

Book Now

Great news spoonfullers…… beginners blues classes will be FREE for the month of February. Perfect time to bring some friends along to try out blues dancing!

The last Tuesday Night Spoonful for the year will be Tuesday 18th December. Come along and invite your friends for a very bluesy Christmas as we line up Christmas based blues songs for your dancing pleasure.