The Blues
Like swing dances, blues dance originates from African movements and rhythms. Basically, the Blues was danced by the black population of the United States, in small groups and in the evenings where blues music was played, which gave it all the more an intimate connotation. Blues dance is intimately linked to blues music, and many of the aspects of this dance come from the sensations provided by the music: intensity, nuances, emotions, sensuality, tension, relaxation,… There are different styles of Blues music and therefore different styles. of Blues dances. Nevertheless, the Blues dance will always keep the emotional side which is essential, the dancer interprets the music. Technically, the Blues is mostly danced in a closed or semi-open position and is based on weight transfer from side to side.