Spring Into Blues - Blues Dance Workshop - 14th Mar 2026

Name: Spring Into Blues - Blues Dance Workshop - 14th Mar 2026
Start: 2026-03-14T16:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-14T21:30:00+00:00
Location: Quaker Meeting House, Summerhill South, T12XW8R, Cork

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 04:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Quaker Meeting House, Summerhill South, T12XW8R, Cork | Cork, CK

*** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN ***
"Spring Into Blues"
- Blues Dancing Workshop & Evening Social
When: Saturday 14th March 2026, 16:30-21:30 (approx)
Where: Quaker Meeting House, Summerhill South, T12 XW8R
Instructors: Mike & Yvonne (Rebel Blues Cork / Blues Dance Cork)
TOPIC(S): Blues Musicality, Jookin' Blues, Slow Blues
Evening Social Dancing post-workshops
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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/tsUEUFAR836tT1Y98
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Proposed Workshop Schedule (subject to change as required):
16:25 - Registration & Check-in
16:30 - Blues Class Session 1 (~75 mins)
17:45 - Dinner break (~90 mins)
19:15 - Blues Class Session 2 (~75 mins)
20:30 - Late Evening Blues Social Dancing (~1hr+)

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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 3rd Mar
"Standard" €35 - Pre-book by Tuesday 10th Mar
"Late Bird" €40 - Registrations received after 10th Mar
Discounted pricing available to our regulars who have attended at least 2 workshops previously.**
"Loyalty Early Bird" €25 - Pre-book by Tuesday 3rd Mar **
"Loyalty Standard" €30 - Pre-book by Tuesday 10th Mar **
*In each case to confirm your place, payment must be received within 3 days of registration acceptance offer.
Payment link:
https://revolut.me/bluesmike
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WORKSHOP TITLE: "Spring Into Blues"
During registration you'll have an option to suggest your preferences for blues dance topics for this and future workshops.
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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 Rebel Blues workshop?
Yes, we always endeavour to cover some new material, explore different content, while also re-affirming core essentials. The February 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 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 kick off 2026 in style and put a spring into our blues steps!! Looking forward to seeing you there!