Blues Dance Fest (Auckland)

Name: Blues Dance Fest (Auckland)
Start: 2025-04-11T19:00:00+12:00
End: 2025-04-13T20:00:00+12:00
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Schedule

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

Auckland, New Zealand | Auckland, AU

Auckland Blues Dance is excited to host a weekend of dance workshops and socials with Shob & Andy from Melbourne!
We have options for seasoned dancers, beginners, and people curious about dance or who just want a great night out with live music!
🎫Festival passes
Full pass ($190 early-bird/$210 standard)
Beginner pass ($110)
Note: You can also purchase standalone tickets to the Friday and Saturday evening events. Advanced class add-ons and Saturday drop-ins available.
For full details, go to the Blues Dance Fest Home: https://www.aucklandbluesdance.com/mini-fest-2025
🎉SOCIALS🎉
💙Friday social @ Grey Lynn RSC💙
7:00-7:45pm Shob & Andy are teaching an intro to Chicago Triple (esp great for Lindyhoppers!)
7:45-11:00pm Social dancing and DJ showcases
💙Saturday Shuffle @ Auckland Guide Centre 💙
7:00-7:45pm: Taster class - bring your mates to try dancing blues!
8:00-11:00pm: Live music ~ 121 Blues Band with Neil Finlay ~
11:30-Late: After party/Late night with DJ'd tunes
Late-night location: Cityside Creative Community centre.
💙Sunday social @ Brothers Beer Juke Joint BBQ💙
4:00pm-7:00pm Live music ~ 121 Blues Band with Neil Finlay ~
🎓CLASSES 🎓
🏫Saturday Classes @ Auckland Guide Centre🏫
10:00am Doors open
10:30-11:30am Open class
11:45-12:45am Open class
12:45pm LUNCH
2:00-3:00pm Intermediate class
3:15-4:15pm Intermediate class
NOTE: Drop-ins only possible for classes on Saturday due to capacity limits Sunday.
🏫Sunday Classes @ TAPAC Studio 2🏫
11:00-12:00pm Advanced class*
12:00pm LUNCH | Special culture chat from Shob on the Great Migration
1:00-2:00pm Intermediate class
2:15-3:15pm Open class
*The Advanced class is not included in any festival passes and must be added as an additional ticket.
All attendees agree to abide by our code of conduct.
Picture credit: Amanda Konijn (at Dunedin Swing Festival)