Just a quick FYI to my fellow Blues Travelers!
If anyone’s going to be in NYC or the East Coast in general in the beginning of October, check this blues workshop out! I will be there so please let me know if you’re going to be in town!
Airfare is cheap now! NYC is doing a promotion to encourage tourism. I got my ticket through American Airlines into Newark International for $218.00!!
Come to NYC Blues Blaze from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2009. It will be our first all blues dance intensive workshop and exchange weekend.
Blues Blaze features the world’s top blues/lindy instructors in Steven Mitchell and Virginie Jensen. Other distinguished blues instructors for the weekend are Ogden Sawyer, Amanda Gruhl, Devona Cartier, Josh Boroff, Michael Lenneville, Emily Schelstrate, Joy Arico & Justin Hileman. A truly dynamic and not to be missed lineup!
Also get psyched for five night dances featuring awesome blues bands, great blues djs, top flight competitions and dazzling performances!
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NYC Blues scene is ON FIRE! Be a part of NYC’s first ever all Blues Education Weekend. Come join us. Your participation will make it spectacular!
What is NYC Blues Blaze?
Awesome Instructors! The world’s top blues/lindy instructors, as well as noteworthy local teachers! Join us for the rare opportunity to share an all blues weekend with Steven and Virginie, Ogden and Amanda, Josh and Devona, Mike and Emily, and Justin and Joy.
Incredible Live Music! NYC is packed full of talented seasoned musicians playing various styles of Blues…Stay tuned for more info.
Dancing! Great dancers will be coming in from all over the country to learn how to be even more innovative, inspiring, and connected. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for great social dancing with some of the best blues dancers in the country.
Inspirational Contests and Performances! We will have Open and Invitational Jack and Jill and Strictly Blues competitions. Compete and show the world what you’ve got…or watch and seek inspiration…You decide.
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I’m going!! It’s going to be great. This may be NY’s first big Blues weekend event, but NYC has an awesome blues scene. Great people and great dancing. I should know, cause that’s my old scene!