Blues
It's not just music, it's not just dance, it's a state of mind and mood. People who like blues music often end up learning to dance it, as its irresistible rhythms make standing still impossible.
Blues has its roots in the spirituals of African-American slaves; its themes include emotions, experiences, obstacles, lost love. This is what touches the innermost strings of our soul and makes us go deeper, to think and to love.
There is no complicated choreography in blues: it’s just the movement of your body and your soul together with the music. It’s a mysterious communication between partners, a whole life lived together in one song.
What our students say about Blues
Natka Mikhalchuk
Copywriter
Kingisepp
Veronika Reznik
Project manager
Kyiv
I really like blues for the music and complete freedom of expression. The micro-movements, the ability to dance solo, no need to hurry—everything serves your own pleasure. I especially like the variety of rhythms and styles in blues.
Irina Kalatalo
IT developer
Kyiv
I love lindy and blues because of jazz and blues music. Each note is special, catchy and begs to be danced. So you have to comply, and it's an interesting quest. For me, music has always been a priority. The less you like music, the less you want to learn to dance, but sometimes there is a sporting interest in getting to know the whole family of dances — for example, balboa and shag.
Anastasia Bulavina
Business owner
Dnipro
Blues is a little story between two people over the course of a melody: their eyes met, then their hands, they danced together, emotionally and cheerfully or slowly and passionately, and then parted...
Natalia Vernigora
PR manager
Kyiv
The blues is about smoothness and sensuality.
Svitlana Kovalenko
Software tester
Kyiv
For me, lindy and blues are, first and foremost, about people and a party. It's such a rush with endorphins from dancing, hugging and socializing, wow! That's what I came to the dance for, and that's what I keep coming for.
Yulia Mochalova
Tutor
Kyiv
I love blues because it's fluid, because it feels more relaxed. Generally, in these dances, your mood changes, you are distracted from your cares and worries. And, of course, it's music! I love both blues and jazz with all my heart.
Iryna Voityuk
Lawyer, rector-founder of the Academy of judges of Ukraine
Kyiv
They say the tango is not danced until 18, because there is nothing to say… And the blues is when there is something to say, but you are silent about it.
Larisa Babij
Translator/ Writer
Kyiv
Why blues? For the pleasure of listening to music and yourself in motion (with or without a partner), slowly and deliciously.
Kateryna Benke
Journalist
Kyiv
The blues like independence and simplicity. You, and not only your partner, lead the dance wherever you want—even to the chandelier, even onto the floor. Blues is the dance of an independent wealthy woman. You can criticize me, but I think so.
Blues is a great opportunity to express music with your body and play a game with your partner at the same time. And in solo blues, you do not need anyone for happiness. Also, the music is extraordinary.