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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.
Host: Bri
7:00 - Doors open
7:15 - Community Space - “Every Body Moves” with Sara Fay
8:00 - Intermediate Class - Rachel Stirling - micro! (more info below)
8:40 - Beginner Class
9:00 - DJ: Rachel Stirling
-Community announcements-
10:00 - DJ: Azalea Jane (Original Music)
-Organization announcements and appreciation jams-
11:00 - DJ: Daniel BB
Masks required (KN95 or better, provided)
WHAT IS MICRO? (INTERMEDIATE LESSON TOPIC)
Micro is a subset of blues/fusion dancing that is done in close embrace with slight body movements and isolations. The emphasis is on connection with your partner rather than outward performance, relying on small, controlled body movements and subtle weight shifts to express the music and explore movement with your partner. There are no set patterns here, just connection and creativity.
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: Bri
7:00 - Doors open
7:15 - Community Space - “Every Body Moves” with Sara Fay
8:00 - Intermediate Class - Rachel Stirling - micro! (more info below)
8:40 - Beginner Class
9:00 - DJ: Rachel Stirling
-Community announcements-
10:00 - DJ: Azalea Jane (Original Music)
-Organization announcements and appreciation jams-
11:00 - DJ: Daniel BB
Masks required (KN95 or better, provided)
WHAT IS MICRO? (INTERMEDIATE LESSON TOPIC)
Micro is a subset of blues/fusion dancing that is done in close embrace with slight body movements and isolations. The emphasis is on connection with your partner rather than outward performance, relying on small, controlled body movements and subtle weight shifts to express the music and explore movement with your partner. There are no set patterns here, just connection and creativity.
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