Blues Union | Stones’ residency! Jukin' dances, Community Studio, Social Dance | Blues Dancing
Schedule
Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Uptairs at 16 Bow St, Somerville | Somerville, MA
Advertisement
😷 Please note that this event requires a mask and proof of vaccination (photo of card, screenshot from https://www.myvaxrecords.mass.gov/ or equivalent can be sent ahead of time to BostonBluesUnion(at)gmail(dot)com or shown at the door; contact us if you have a medical exception) if you haven't shown at a previous Blues Union event. Free masks provided if needed.Blues dance is a family of Black American social dances (some solo, some partnered) that coevolved with different styles of Blues music throughout history, starting in the late 1800s and extending through today. Blues dance celebrates freedom of expression within community, improvisation, rhythm, and more!
**Evening schedule**
7-8pm: Class with Damon & Kelsy Stone - Jookin' Dances: Speed Run!
8-9pm: Community Studio
9-11pm: Blues dance party DJed by Damon/Kelsy and Jeff
**Class info**
7-8pm: Jookin' Dances: Speed Run!
How many juke joint and rent party style Blues dances do you know? How many more can you learn in an hour? You want 'em and we've got 'em. The question is: Do your brains and bodies overload before we run out of time or material? CHALLENGE!
8-9pm: Community Studio - activities to be announced
**Pricing**
Sliding scale $10-25, free for volunteers & staff. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Cash or Venmo at the door. Presale tickets coming soon
**Other info**
🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ This is a queer-friendly space, and everyone can choose the dance role or roles they prefer.
-Code of conduct & covid policies: https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/
-Gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms in the venue
-Sadly not wheelchair accessible - up a flight of stairs
-Please avoid wearing fragranced products (axe, perfume, cologne), as members of our community are allergic.es
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
Uptairs at 16 Bow St, Somerville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
