Class Description:

Let's listen and break down the rhythms present in blues music! From straight time to triples and shuffles, we'll work on recognizing and moving to a variety of rhythms. We'll break down the instruments and rhythmic elements present in a variety of music.

Instructor Bio:  

Adam Wilkinson:

Adam is proud to call Huntsville, Alabama home, but he's originally from Mississippi. He’s been partner dancing since 2004, starting in Ballroom, Latin street dances, and Lindy Hop, but he followed Krystal into blues in 2010, and it’s been his primary focus ever since. He’s passionate about social dancing and blues music, and loves to explore all different blues styles in his instruction and setlists. He strongly believes in teaching the context and history of the music and the dance, focusing on research in the Mississippi Delta in his spare time. His analytical approach to connection and value for intuition in dance provides a unique classroom environment that promotes self-awareness and improvement beyond the classroom. He believes in learning through experience and experimentation, so expect a LOT of getting up and dancing in his classes. ​

Bio: 

Ben started DJing in the summer of 2009 with an unexpected opportunity at a New York City blues dance. From there he went on to become a regular DJ at DJ Experiment and Powerhouse Blues, both in Philadelphia, with guest sets from Boston to San Francisco, before going national at the Albany Lindy and Blues Exchange and the Las Vegas Fusion Exchange. He loves variety and transition, moving with purpose from one genre/tempo/vibe to the next, selecting from a range of songs including downtempo, soul, house, blues, lyrical, and international.

Bio:
Donray has been DJing Fusion at house parties since 2015. He is well traveled across the national Fusion scene and enjoys picking up different music from all over the country. His favorite vibe is the late night. He likes to bring that feel every time he spins the tunes and aims to transform every venue into a house party.