hOuSe PaRtY!!

Ever been to a blues dance event in Memphis? I mean anything---a workshop, road trip, one lesson, dancing with us at The Blue Worm---anything put on by either us or the local swing dance group, Red Hot Lindy Hop (some of which is also "us"). If so, you're invited! Yeah, you!

NewVo Blues is hosting our first house party, and we couldn't be more excited! We wanted a fun way to say THANKS to everyone who has supported us so far, and spend some time enjoying the friendships we've found through blues dancing in Memphis. The night will kick off with an informal Q&A/lesson for an hour, followed by a pasta dinner (donations gratefully accepted, but not required), then a blues movie---which one is still up to the nominating committee (i.e. Candace & Sarah B!). Of course there will always be dancing, so bring your (any color) suede-bottom shoes. Email us to get the address, or you can add us on MySpace to stay in the loop. (I highly recommend doing both to make sure you get all the updates.)

Get ready... next month is going to bring a big, exciting announcement about July events. Or watch the calendar to see what's coming up....

Traveling to dance weekends

WOW!

I could leave it at WOW, but I guess you want to know more, huh??

This past weekend I traveled to my second Blues event with classes and all night dancing. This trip to BluesShout was the first time where I really got to see Blues Dancing at its craziest.

(I suggest getting on YouTube and searching for BluesShout (2007) and watching some of the competition clips. I'm in the prelims, but not the finals.)

Competing against dancers from the west coast was quite an experience. I learned a lot. Next time I come better prepared - so watch out!

If you want to start traveling to blues dance weekends, there are 3 great events with classes and dancing to choose from this summer:
1. Buenos Aires Blues - Knoxville TN - June 1-3
2. Denver Blues Summit - Denver CO - June 29-July 1
3. Austin Blues Party - Austin TX - July 6-8

And stayed tuned...coming Feb 2008...
Bluesalicious ~the 1st Offical Memphis Blues Exchange.