Got My Mojo Workin' - Blues Dance Workshop - 4th Oct 2025
Schedule
Sat Oct 04 2025 at 01:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Quaker Meeting House, Summerhill South, T12XW8R, Cork | Cork, CK
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*** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN ***"Got My Mojo Workin"
- Blues Dancing Workshop
When: Saturday 4th October 2025, 13:30-18:30 (approx)
Where: Quaker Meeting House, Summerhill South, T12 XW8R
Instructors: Mike & Yvonne (Rebel Blues Cork)
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*** REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ***
If you would like to attend this workshop, you can register using the form link below (or the in 'Tickets' section). After registration you should receive by email an offer for a place in the workshop and details for payment.
[Please note: If we are unable to offer your place at the time, you may be added to a waiting list]
https://forms.gle/P3rVivtD3BsC5Poj7
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Proposed Workshop Schedule (subject to change as required):
13:30 - Registration & Check-in
13:45 - Blues Class Session 1 (~75 mins)
15:00 - Lunch break (75 mins)
16:15 - Blues Class Session 2 (~75 mins)
17:30 - Practice & Social Dancing (~60 mins)
18:30 - Goodbyes & Close
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Pricing:
The earlier you book and pay, the cheaper it is. We've set three ticket prices as follows:
"Early Bird" €30 - Pre-book by Tuesday 23rd September*
"Standard" €35 - Pre-book by Tuesday 30th September *
"Late Bird" €40 - Registrations received after 30th September *
*In each case to confirm your place, payment must be received within 5 days of registration acceptance offer.
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TRIVIA:
This month's workshop name comes from a song "Got My Mojo Working" first recorded in 1956 by Ann Cole.
A "mojo" in the African-American spiritual practice Hoodoo, is an amulet usually carried for protection, healing, or good luck. It consisted of a flannel bag containing one or more items with magical properties, carried or worn by the host. So having your mojo working meant that these spiritual prayers or magical charms were working in your favour.
Muddy Waters re-recorded the song with some altered lyrics and musical re-arrangement, and this version is probably the most famous of this blues standard.
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FAQ:
- What is "Blues Dancing"?
The simplest explanation is that it is dancing to blues music. It primarily enjoyed as a partnered social dance, although solo dance, competition and performance formats also exist. We will be focused on the social dance side.
- Do I need experience or need to have attended a prior workshop?
No, this workshop will be designed to be stand-alone and accessible to new students.
- Will this workshop be useful to dancers who have attended a previous summer workshop (July, August, or September)
Yes, we always endeavour to cover some new material, explore different content, while also re-affirming core essentials. The October workshop will expand-on existing knowledge, or may introduce a different style (sub-genre) of blues dancing.
- What are the "dance roles"?
These are:
"Lead" (initiates movements and manages the higher level direction of the dance),
"Follow" (responds to the lead and typically adds greater depth and flourish to the dance),
"Switch" (someone who can switch between leading or following roles as needed)
- Do I need a partner?
Not at all, you can register by yourself, as we rotate partners regularly throughout the classes, so you get an opportunity to dance with lots of other students. Bringing a friend who is happy to do the opposite dance role to you is always welcome of course, as it helps to balance the class.
- What is an instructor led practice?
In a class session, we are focused on teaching dance material, specific movements and concepts, and we move at a pace to suit the overall group. The intention of the practice however is not to teach new material, but to help individual students out with specific questions, to resolve difficulties & confusion, or simply to help you refine or improve what you just learned. In the practice we are more focused in assisting individuals/small groups - maybe you just need to dance with a teacher to understand how a move should feel, or you'd like us to re-explain something which still confuses you, or help figure out something which isn't working.
- What is the Code of Conduct about?
We believe in a safe, inclusive, welcoming and harassment-free environment both in class and at social dances. Good dance communities are built on mutual respect and care for others. The Code of Conduct outlines expectations of behaviour at our events, so that you, and others around you, can have an enjoyable and positive experience. [A link to this is provided during registration]
- I'm interested, how do I sign up?
Once registration opens, first complete the registration form (see link above). If places are available you will receive an email offering you the place with details of how to make payment. You then make payment for your selected ticket type to secure your spot. Cheaper tickets (Early Bird) are either limited in number, or have a cut-off date for payment to avail of the offer. If however, you have difficulty paying by that means for any reason, please make contact with us via our WhatsApp group, on Facebook Messenger, or by email ([email protected])
- Can I get a refund if I cannot attend?
Sorry, ticket sales are final and non-refundable. This is because we incur up-front costs (insurance, venue hire etc) in the organisation of the workshop. Equally it is to be fair to other attendees, who have registered, paid and want the workshop to happen (avoiding possible event cancellation due to insufficient numbers). However if there are exceptional circumstances, please reach out and we can see what we can do.
Let's get dancing the blues, and get you mojo workin' on 4th October! Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Where is it happening?
Quaker Meeting House, Summerhill South, T12XW8R, Cork, IrelandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
