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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 Micro-tober! This month and next, most of our intermediate lessons will 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 - TBA
8:00 - Intermediate Class - Jana Matthews - “Micro Magic” (see full description below)
8:40 - Beginner Class
9:00 - DJ: Trenton Bryant-trerise
-Community announcements-
10:00 - DJ: Jana Matthews
-Organization announcements and appreciation jams-
11:00 - DJ: Joel Smith
Masks encouraged, provided, and appreciated!
INTERMEDIATE LESSON DESCRIPTION
“Micro Magic”
Micro only works if you listen carefully and connect deeply. In this class we’ll learn the magical art of tiny dancing. We’ll do breathing exercises where we’ll learn how to use our breath as a part of our dance and our connection. We’ll also go over small isolations you can feel but you can barely see. Most of this class will be in close embrace so please be comfortable with that if you’re attending.
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 - TBA
8:00 - Intermediate Class - Jana Matthews - “Micro Magic” (see full description below)
8:40 - Beginner Class
9:00 - DJ: Trenton Bryant-trerise
-Community announcements-
10:00 - DJ: Jana Matthews
-Organization announcements and appreciation jams-
11:00 - DJ: Joel Smith
Masks encouraged, provided, and appreciated!
INTERMEDIATE LESSON DESCRIPTION
“Micro Magic”
Micro only works if you listen carefully and connect deeply. In this class we’ll learn the magical art of tiny dancing. We’ll do breathing exercises where we’ll learn how to use our breath as a part of our dance and our connection. We’ll also go over small isolations you can feel but you can barely see. Most of this class will be in close embrace so please be comfortable with that if you’re attending.
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