This year Blues Muse will have 4 hours of leveled class in two blocks, one Saturday afternoon and a second Sunday morning. All other class blocks will be All Levels besides a select few with pre-requisites.

 

Our level descriptions are below. We encourage you to look through them and self-select your desired level before registering. If you self-identify with levels 1, 2, or 3 you do not have to audition and we will have a class on Self-Assessment at the same time as auditions for you to develop vocabulary around your dance and have a clearer idea of what you might want to work on over the weekend. If you self-identify as level 3 we will have two tracks, one focused on building Close Embrace skills and one focused on Stretch and Compression skills so you should consider which track you think you'd like to take. If you self-identify as level 4 or 5 you must attend auditions first thing on Saturday morning. If you choose not to audition, you can choose between the level 1, 2, or 3 tracks during levelled class periods.​​

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Level 1

This level is great for dancers who are new to blues (think one year or less experience). Maybe you are still working on getting comfortable dancing within blues aesthetic. You may also need more blues vocabulary (solo and partnered) to start making your own movement choices. This track will help you find your dancing voice, as well as hear and respond to your partner. This is a great track if you are looking to practice expressing yourself while leading/following clearly at the same time. Levels 1 and 2 will be in the same leveled classes together.

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Level 2

This level is designed for people who are getting the hang of blues, but who need more ideas on how to dance creatively. This level is great if you need some help distinguishing between your ballroomin' and jukin' movement, and if you do not feel comfortable dancing solo for an entire song. This track will help you find your dancing voice, as well as hear and respond to your partner. Levels 1 and 2 will be in the same leveled classes together.

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Level 3 (two tracks)

This level is targeted for people who are experienced blues dancers. A solid leader and/or follower, you are probably a pretty good solo dancer- you're definitely able to dance solo for a song without running out of steam. You are often in high-level classes, and confidently dance differently to jukin' and ballroomin'. Often, you may get feedback about needing to really solidify your voice, push your blues aesthetic to be stronger, or improve your composition. 

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Level 4 (by audition only)

This is a high-level track, for dancers who take learning very seriously. This level is designed for people who are scene leaders, who are constantly taking workshops (and very possibly teaching them), and who have a very strong practice ethic. If you have a strong sense of yourself as a dancer, and have excellent technique, Level 4 may be for you. You understand jukin' and ballroomin', and have an excellent grasp of solo vocabulary and movement. This track will be limited to roughly 15 leaders and 15 followers, by audition. Students who audition should plan to attend all leveled classes during the weekend.

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Level 5 (by audition only)

This is a high-level track, for dancers who take learning very seriously. This level is for dancers who have many years of dancing under their belts and regularly work on improving their dance skills off the social floor during practicums and private lessons. This track will be limited to roughly the top 12 leaders and 12 followers at the event, by audition. Students who audition should plan to attend all of the leveled classes during the weekend.