Blues on the Move…
BFF at BRB: A Dance Road Trip
Saturday, October 19
Blues Dance Lesson 7-8pm
Social Dancing 8-11pm
$10
Pittsburgh’s Blues & Fusion Forge (BFF) is traveling to Cleveland to dance with Burning River Blues (BRB)! Like at home, they’ll be a lesson followed by social dancing. Save the date, and stay tuned for carpooling and other details.
Blues at The Brownhoist at 4403 St Clair Ave Cleveland, OH (Google map)
Past Events
“SSSSSteps to Minimalism”
Slow, Small, Stay, Still, Space. AKA “How to Make Everything Micro”
Friday, August 16
7:30-8:30pm
$10
BFF is hosting a Micro Fusion workshop with visiting instructor, K.Lani!
What is Micro Fusion Dance? Micro developed as a sub-genre of Fusion, trying to capture the feeling of crowded house parties and late nights. Micro partner dance focuses on making the most of every movement no matter how small. It may not be much to look at but feels like a musical hug. Micro is built on subtle movement, deep listening, and being totally present in the music with your partner. Like Fusion, Micro can be its own dance or the techniques can be layered and add dimension to any dance you do. Maximize your dance with micro movements!
General Notes:
Some previous partner dance experience is recommended, but otherwise this workshop is suitable for all levels, whether you’re an experienced dancer or newer to partner dancing.
Accessibility Notes:
Comfortable walking with a partner is ideal but not required.
Close embrace is not required or a focus of this class.
Bio
K.Lani has always been fascinated by movement. She’s been dancing for over 20 years, and dabbling in everything from ballet and street jazz, to circus, and various partner dances. She swung into Lindy Hop in 2003, before sinking into the Blues in 2008. In 2010, she discovered Fusion at the San Diego Fusion Exchange, and with her extensive movement background, took to it like a fish to water. Fusion continues to inspire her dance, organization, and teaching. She has taught around BC, the USA, and in Europe. She also founded a local Fusion dance; Coalescence in 2013, and MiniVan: A Vancouver Micro Odyssey in 2017 to further her love of micro. As a teacher K.Lani strives to inspire her students and give them the confidence to play, discover, and connect through movement. Dance Your Art!