What are the basics of blues dancing?

I can tell you how its done "here" in LA, California, but even then you have to understand Blues is no where near as unified in form like something like the waltz. Blues developed out of the house parties of the past and does not relly have "rules" that way. As taught to me, it has 4 basic components. 1) Athletic stance. read more

What Blues is NOT is a grinding dance. Yes, some people do indeed grind against each other and this is acceptable provided both people want to do this. Some people do this out of ignorance or because of creepiness. read more

Introduction. Blues dancing evolved in response to slower blues music. West Coast Swing is danced to Blues of a faster rhythm. Blues music is generically referred to as slow dance music. Blues music is quite popular and many couples dance a slow, close informal shuffle when they hear the music in a restaurant or bar. read more