Downtown Blues

05/11/2024

Join us on Saturday 9th November and elevate your dancing in just 2 hours!

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Join Audrey and Ana for an inspiring journey starting with Jookin’ and the exploration of different Blues footwork in close embrace connection. You’ll then learn variations for a particular move; experimenting with different rhythms and footwork to show how even the same move can feel and look distinct with subtle variations.

This "Stepping Up Blues Series" session is perfect for dancers ready to add a personalised touch to their Blues style!

*Note: You must have attended at least 4 drop-in classes to attend this workshop.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
No registration needed! Just show up and pay at the door to embark on a journey of improvement and progression in blues dancing. See you there for some FUN!
Price: €25

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Welcome to the "Stepping Up Blues Series" – an engaging series of mini workshops in 2024 designed to take your Blues dancing to new heights!
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event promises an enriching experience focused on technique, style and musicality.

Mark your calendars and get ready to step up, stand out, and dance to the rhythm of your own Blues journey!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1883784928773233/

04/11/2024

Start your week dancing with our Monday Blues Dancing at Mind The Step Cafe !

Remember, this month we'll explore musicality in Blues dancing! Feel the pulse of the music as you express your unique connection by playing with rhythms and textures. Isolate your hips or roll your shoulders, and experiment with unexpected pauses and quick directional changes. Embrace the freedom to interpret the music in your own style, enhancing your expressiveness and creativity on the dance floor!

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!

𝟴𝗽𝗺 - 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 (€10 - simply pay at the door, no registration needed!)
Join us for our beginner-friendly classes! No experience? No problem! Our teachers will guide you every step of the way.

𝟵𝗽𝗺 - 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Free Entry)
After the class, stick around to enjoy some fantastic Blues music and practice your newly learned skills during our social dancing session. It's a great way to make new friends and immerse yourself in the Blues vibe.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, dance, and connect. See you on the dance floor!

02/11/2024

Check out our November calendar! This month we're celebrating our 11th Anniversary! We have a great line up of dancing events throughout November for you to enjoy. Join us and let's keep celebrating the Blues!

01/11/2024

💙 Check out Downtown Blues' November calendar! 💙

This month we're celebrating our 11th Anniversary! 🥳

🤩 We have a great line up of dancing events throughout November for you to enjoy. Join us and let's keep celebrating the Blues! 🍾

👁 👁 More details and on our website (What's On section) and social media.

31/10/2024

30/10/2024

😎 Get ready for a another edition of the "Stepping Up Blues Series", led by Audrey and Ana! 😎

Join us on Saturday 9th November and elevate your dancing in just 2 hours!

For this session we'll be in the upstairs studio at .the.step_ from 4:00pm to 6:00pm!

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Join Audrey and Ana for an inspiring journey starting with Jookin’ and the exploration of different Blues footwork in close embrace connection. You’ll then learn variations for a particular move; experimenting with different rhythms and footwork to show how even the same move can feel and look distinct with subtle variations.

This "Stepping Up Blues Series" session is perfect for dancers ready to add a personalised touch to their Blues style!

*Note: You must have attended at least 4 drop-in classes to attend this workshop.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
No registration needed! Just show up and pay at the door to embark on a journey of improvement and progression in blues dancing. See you there for some FUN!
Price: €25

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
An engaging series of mini workshops in 2024 designed to take your blues dancing to new heights!

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event promises an enriching experience focused on technique, style, musicality, and partner connection.

28/10/2024

Start your week dancing with our Monday Blues Dancing at Mind The Step Cafe !

Remember, this month is all about Jookin' Blues! Throughout this module, we’ll focus on the core fundamentals of dance—rhythm, fluid transitions, and strong partner connections—while exploring how Jookin' Blues combines smooth footwork and rich musicality to create a profound connection in your dancing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!

𝟴𝗽𝗺 - 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 (€10 - simply pay at the door, no registration needed!)
Join us for our beginner-friendly classes! No experience? No problem! Our teachers will guide you every step of the way.

𝟵𝗽𝗺 - 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Free Entry)
After the class, stick around to enjoy some fantastic Blues music and practice your newly learned skills during our social dancing session. It's a great way to make new friends and immerse yourself in the Blues vibe.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, dance, and connect. See you on the dance floor!

25/10/2024

🎉 We are thrilled to be celebrating Downtown Blues' 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆! 🎉

Join us on Friday 15th November at Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club for an unforgettable evening of celebration with Blues music and dance lovers, both near and far! 💃🎶

On this special night, we're excited to welcome back the incredible Clara Rose Band to the stage! Their soulful tunes will make this night one to remember.

Tickets €15 — Available on Eventbrite - A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door, so grab yours early!

Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey! We can't wait to celebrate many more years of dancing and Blues music with you! 💙

Join us on Friday 15 Nov in Arthur's for another night of live Blues and dancing! Get ready to dance the night away to the soulful melodies.

18/10/2024

🎟️ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 for our 11th Anniversary celebration! Join us on Friday 15th November for an unforgettable evening of Live Blues and Dancing with The Clara Rose Band at Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club.

Don’t wait too long—tickets are likely to sell out! Grab yours on Eventbrite today! 🎉💃

We can't wait to see you all there as we celebrate 11 incredible years of dancing together! See you on the dance floor!

Ticket Price: €15. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door.

Join us on Friday 15 Nov in Arthur's for another night of live Blues and dancing! Get ready to dance the night away to the soulful melodies.

16/10/2024

Ever wanted to try Blues dancing? 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘! Just show this image at the door. Don't forget to share it with friends so they can join the fun too!

13/10/2024

🎉 We are thrilled to be celebrating Downtown Blues' 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆! 🎉

✨ Join us on Friday 15th November for an unforgettable evening of celebration with Blues music and dance lovers, both near and far! 💃🎶

🌟 On this special night, we're excited to welcome back the incredible Clara Rose Band to the stage! 🎤🎸 Their soulful tunes will make this night one to remember.

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Friday, 15th November
🕣 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 8:30pm (doors open)
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Location: Arthur's Pub
🎟️ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: €15 — Available on Eventbrite (link in our bio). A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door, so grab yours early!

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 🎙️
The Clara Rose Band – Led by the phenomenal vocalist, performer, and songwriter Clara Rose, this band is known for its raw, powerful Blues, folk and roots music.

🎵🎶 Having independently released her third new live album, 'Live, LIVE, Love' to critical acclaim, Clara has graced national and international stages with her captivating performances.🌍✨

In 2022 Clara () curated a theatre show with her 10 piece band wowing audiences in The Garage Theatre (Monaghan) and Townhall Cavan. Clara was also in the stage show, 'Ladies in the Blues' playing hit shows at Cork Jazz Festival and Glastonbury as well as nationwide tours. 🎷💃🎤

💙 Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey! We can't wait to celebrate many more years of dancing and Blues music with you! 🎶

12/10/2024

🎶💃 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! Join us at 4pm for this special edition of the Stepping Up Blues Series!

We’re excited to welcome Carrie and Declan from Blues Belfast !

In this session, Carrie and Declan will guide you through the art of playing with rhythms, hitting breaks, and mastering music structure. You'll also explore how to incorporate idiom styling to perfectly align with the music. Get ready to sharpen your dance skills and elevate your blues experience!

You won’t want to miss the chance to learn from such talented dancers! See you there !

10/10/2024

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome back the one and only Clara Rose Band for our 11th anniversary celebration! 🎉

We caught her amazing performance at the Harvest Time Blues Festival in Monaghan last September, and we can’t wait to feel that same energy again on Friday 15th November at Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club!

To give you a taste of what’s coming, check out this video we recorded in Monaghan of Clara’s powerful cover of "Love Me Like a Man" ! 🎶

Ticket Price: €15
- Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dtb-live-blues-dancing-with-the-clara-rose-band-tickets-1042906480357
- A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door.

09/10/2024

🌟 Join us this Saturday 12th October for a Special Edition of the Stepping Up Blues Series!

We’re so excited to welcome Carrie and Declan from Blues Belfast !

In this session, Carrie and Declan will guide you through the art of playing with rhythms, hitting breaks, and mastering music structure. You'll also explore how to incorporate idiom styling to perfectly align with the music. Get ready to sharpen your dance skills and elevate your blues experience! 🎶💃

You won’t want to miss the chance to learn from such talented dancers! See you there !