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Barefoot Fusion
Event by: Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society (PB&J DS), PB&J Dance Events Tuesday Blues Barefoot Fusion
Location: Tango Berretin, Southeast Foster Road 6305, Portland
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About event
Barefoot Fusion is every Friday, and it’s even more Micro-tober! This month our intermediate lessons continue to focus on foundational skills for Micro, a subset of blues/fusion dancing done in close embrace with slight body movements and isolations.
Host: Robert
7:00 - Doors open
7:15 - Community Space - “Embodied anatomy for dancers: The Pelvis” with Joseph Liu
8:00 - Intermediate Class - Jen Moss (🎉 birthday!) - “Micro & Musicality: Listening Through Movement” (see full description below)
8:40 - Beginner Class
9:00 - DJ: Joel Smith
-Community announcements-
10:00 - DJ: Rheanna Murray
-Organization announcements and appreciation jams-
11:00 - DJ: Harper
Masks encouraged, provided, and appreciated!
INTERMEDIATE LESSON DESCRIPTION
"Micro & Musicality: Listening Through Movement”
What happens when you stop trying to fill the space — and start feeling it?
This class is a gentle exploration of connection through smaller, more intentional movement. You’ll learn to let the music guide you — not just in rhythm, but in emotion and tone.
With guided exercises and playful partner work, we’ll explore how to say more with less, how to stay connected without needing to move big, and how to let creativity and sensitivity guide the conversation.
WHAT IS BAREFOOT FUSION?
Fusion as a style was created by dancers from many different backgrounds creating a common dance language, so that dancers of all different styles and skill levels can share the floor. It’s partnered, improvisational, and dynamic. Come on out and learn with us, and you’ll be able to connect with music in a new way, gain a more complete understanding of your body, and join a worldwide community of partner dancers.
Barefoot is a POC & LGBTQIA safer event. This means bigotry of any kind is not tolerated. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let someone on the Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society team know. Thanks for helping keep our dance a safe and welcoming space for all!
COST
$0-$20 sliding scale admission
Volunteer opportunities available
No one turned away for lack of funds
Host: Robert
7:00 - Doors open
7:15 - Community Space - “Embodied anatomy for dancers: The Pelvis” with Joseph Liu
8:00 - Intermediate Class - Jen Moss (🎉 birthday!) - “Micro & Musicality: Listening Through Movement” (see full description below)
8:40 - Beginner Class
9:00 - DJ: Joel Smith
-Community announcements-
10:00 - DJ: Rheanna Murray
-Organization announcements and appreciation jams-
11:00 - DJ: Harper
Masks encouraged, provided, and appreciated!
INTERMEDIATE LESSON DESCRIPTION
"Micro & Musicality: Listening Through Movement”
What happens when you stop trying to fill the space — and start feeling it?
This class is a gentle exploration of connection through smaller, more intentional movement. You’ll learn to let the music guide you — not just in rhythm, but in emotion and tone.
With guided exercises and playful partner work, we’ll explore how to say more with less, how to stay connected without needing to move big, and how to let creativity and sensitivity guide the conversation.
WHAT IS BAREFOOT FUSION?
Fusion as a style was created by dancers from many different backgrounds creating a common dance language, so that dancers of all different styles and skill levels can share the floor. It’s partnered, improvisational, and dynamic. Come on out and learn with us, and you’ll be able to connect with music in a new way, gain a more complete understanding of your body, and join a worldwide community of partner dancers.
Barefoot is a POC & LGBTQIA safer event. This means bigotry of any kind is not tolerated. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let someone on the Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society team know. Thanks for helping keep our dance a safe and welcoming space for all!
COST
$0-$20 sliding scale admission
Volunteer opportunities available
No one turned away for lack of funds