The Blues Cave - Blues Social Dance in May

Schedule

Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

45 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia | Woolloongabba, QL

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Welcome to the Blues Cave!
The Blues Cave is a Blues social night held once every two months, which includes an beginner Blues dance class and then social dancing to primarily blues music.
Schedule
6:50pm: Doors open
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Beginner Blues dance class (no experience required!)
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Blues social
Cost
$15 prebook online (register by 5pm 1st May) OR
$20 at the door
Online tickets: https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/product/the-blues-cave/
Dress Theme: Black and white!
Location and Parking
We are located at the beautiful Latin Energy Studio at 45 Balaclava St in Woolloongabba, right next door to The Cave Inn! Just head up the stairs and follow the music! Free street parking is available right outside on Balaclava street. Food and drink are allowed to be brought into the venue - feel free to BYO or grab something from next door!
What is Blues dancing?
Blues Dance is composed of various African American dances that evolved alongside blues music in America. These dances share traits such as being grounded and rhythmic, similar to other African American dance styles like Lindyhop.
Here are videos of international instructors Adamo and Vicci dancing in two different blues dance aesthetics:
Jukin' blues:

Ballroomin' blues:

Save the following dates for Blues Cave nights in 2026!
Friday May 1st
Friday July 3rd
Friday September 4th
Friday November 6th
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Where is it happening?

45 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia, 45 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia, Woolloongabba

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