WHAT IS BLUESOLOGY?

Europes first dedicated blues dance teacher training, scene building and blues education workshop. Spend 1 week in sunny Valencia with Adamo and Vicci developing your teaching skills and geeking out about all things blues. 
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Teaching skills...
Being a dance teacher requires two very specific skills: the skill of dancing, and the skill of teaching.  A great dancer does not necessarily make a great teacher, and vice versa! 

​Bluesology will focus on your teaching skills. The sessions will combine theoretical knowledge of pedagogy / andragogy – the method and practice of teaching – with practical tasks, so you can put theory into practice.
Blues history...
Learn about blues music, blues history and African-American cultural values that are so intrinsically linked to blues dance.
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A whole day will be dedicated to music, exploring different blues genres, the structure and theory of blues music, good music to play for classes and socials, what music to avoid, and more...
Community building...
Guest speakers from some of the most successful dance scenes in Europe will be sharing their secrets with you! Plus you will have chance to share your community building challenges and help each other to find solutions. 

This event aims to create a community and support network for teachers and community leaders across Europe. Building a dance scene can be tough, but you're not alone...
HOW WILL YOU LEARN?
Small groups...
A maximum of 32 people can attend Bluesology.
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Some sessions will be taught as one group, while for most sessions you will be divided into two groups of 16. Expect lots of small group work, partner work, and peer learning.
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Networking on the beach!
Not just 'classes'...
In addition to the daytime 'classes' there will be evening talks, movie and documentary showings, peer skill shares and access to our blues library. 
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​There will also be organised dinners, parties, and social time, which we encourage you to use as an opportunity to network as well as dance and relax!
" It was an amazing weekend; a unique sharing experience! Sharing our points of view, our concerns, our solutions, our good energy! This weekend was an fantastic cocktail of technique, relationship, and Blues! ” (Marc, Paris)