Step into
the Blues
Room
With 52 full courses and 734 classes, The Blues Room offers tools for everyone, whatever your level or experience. Level up your dance and join over 3222 blues dancers today!
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New expanded library
There are five main categories of courses with hundreds of on-demand HD streaming lessons waiting for you to explore today.
6 Full Musicality Courses
Let the music inspire you, explore new rhythms and express what you hear. You will learn how to train your ear so you can connect to the music in more detail.
6 Courses of Essentials
Level up your dancing by building strong foundations. Explore techniques and ideas that will underpin the rest of your learning and enable you to grow.
9 Courses of Solo Skills
Boost your confidence, build your solo blues vocabulary, and fine tune your technique.
7 Vocabulary Courses
Enrich your vocabulary and make your dancing more dynamic and exciting.
5 Idiom Dance Courses
Learn a variety of blues idiom dances. Developed to different styles of blues music, learning these dances will broaden your vocabulary and give you the tools to dance to any style of blues music.
Level up your dance
Bonus Content for Members
In addition to the main courses, our members benefit from additional materials and live events. Step into the Blues Room!
Choreographies
Learn a selection of simple routines. A great way to discover new moves, work on transitions and identify details in the music.
Online Workshops
We organise regular workshops with guest teachers. These are free for all members.
Q&A Sessions
We get asked fabulous questions by students and want to share our answers with you! Discover our thoughts and philosophies on a range of topics.
Challenges
Test your skills with short, challenging sequences combining techniques from different courses.
Top Tips
Discover our pearls of wisdom about all the 'small' things that make or break your dancing.
Warm-up Routines
Warm up with drills and exercises. Follow along with us as we guide you through step by step.
New to Blues?
Start your journey with our Beginners Survival Kit.
Gain the skills and confidence to get out there, dance with a partner and have a great time on the dance floor.
Introduction to Blues
Get to grips with the basic principles of blues dance
Basic Turns
Learn new moves and develop your leading and following skills
Jookin' Blues
Derived from Jook Joints in the Deep South
Ballroom Blues
Explore the style of blues dance that developed in ballrooms
Side By Side
Discover our favourite side-by-side variations
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Classes
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Hours
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Online School for Blues Dancers
What is the Blues Room?
The Blues Room was created by Adamo and Vicci to break down geographical barriers so you can experience the joy of blues dance, wherever you are. With a team of guest instructors from across the globe offering progressive courses as well as live online workshops The Blues Room aims to broaden your understanding of Blues dance from a range of perspectives. Each instructor brings with them their own unique style and approach to the dance.
Whether you are a beginner who’s just starting out or a more experienced dancer looking for in-depth training, we are here to support you, motivate you and encourage you to express yourself through dance.
The Blues Room Team
Our Talented Teachers
With combined decades of experience, the Blues Room teaching crew provide a full spectrum of technique and knowledge.
Dan Repsch
Dan brings his enthusiasm and smile to The Blues Room! Dan’s unique approach brings a focus on innovation, connection, and attention to your partner. He is constantly learning and creating, and is happily sharing his ideas with you in his courses.
Katrina Rogers
Music and dancing are food for Katrina’s soul. She feels the music on a very deep level, and brings this depth to her teaching in The Blues Room.
Damon Stone
Damon brings a lifetime of experience with him to The Blues Room. Having first learnt vernacular jazz and blues from his grandmother and elders his teaching focuses on the history and styles of Swing and Blues as his family danced them, with a special focus on the Southern styles from the Mississippi Delta region. Damon…
Kenneth Shipp
Kenneth hails from St. Louis, MO and is the ultimate blues geek! He grew up dancing hip hop and breakdancing, before jumping into blues. With a particular love for idiom dances, Kenneth aims to give you a better historical and contextual understanding of blues dance. Will you join Kenneth in The Blues Room?
Kelsy Stone
Kelsy brings her lifetime of dance training and a passion for vernacular dance to The Blues Room. She loves to critique movement, get lost in the music, and embrace the ridiculous! She shows her appreciation of African American culture by speaking of the history of Blues idiom dances and taking her craft seriously (but never…
Edmilson Botelho
Edmilson brings his effortless cool to The Blues Room. His style is rooted in African and traditional dances of his country, São Tome and Principe, such as usôa, puíta, funaná, kadance (kizomba) and semba. Through his courses he shares his unique way of moving with you. Will you join Edmilson in The Blues Room?
Vicci Moore
Co-founder of The Blues Room, Vicci has been described by students as the perfect balance of elegance and kick-ass! A versatile dancer with more than 30 years experience in a variety of styles, she loves to dig deep into any topic, from anatomy, to the roles of leader and follower, and especially the roots and…
Mike Sonder
Mike hails from the USA and has a special ability to combine his knowledge of music, functional anatomy, physics, and a plethora of dance forms to create classes that are uniquely insightful, inspiring, and challenging. His courses are thorough and in depth, enabling you not only to understand a concept or feel a movement, but…
Bibi
Bibi’s super power is subtle intrabody movement, musicality and technique! From Italy, with over 25 years of dance experience, she brings a wealth of dance and anatomical knowledge to her teaching. Her passion for blues dance and her warmth of character are evident in her courses. Will you join Bibi in The Blues Room?
Adamo Ciarallo
Co-founder of The Blues Room, Adamo is the Italian master of musicality! He encourages you to be in the moment and truly connect to your partner and the music. His clear, concise (and often comical) teaching makes even complex things seem simple, and his passion for blues dance and music is infectious.
Blues Dance!
What's it all about?
Blues Dance refers to a mixture of Central African dances, West African dances and European dances mixed together on American soil. Developed alongside blues music after the emancipation of slavery it is intrinsically linked to its African American roots and cultural values.
As dancers not from this culture we step into this space with care and deep respect for the rich history and heritage of the music and dance, and honour the people who created it. The Blues Room aims to provide an educational platform for all elements of the dance; combining movement classes, talks, live workshops and lectures with guest instructors, blog articles, discussion forums and more.
The blues is a train...
Blues “was folk music, pop music, and fine art, all at once. It was travelling music, born to take you wherever you wanted to go… The blues is a train, and the train meant freedom. And it still does…”
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Membership
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Get started or continue your Blues Dance journey with one of our all-inclusive membership subscriptions.
Rolling
€29/mo
Monthly membership subscription, cancel any time.
- One month access, rolling subscription
- Unlimited access to ALL COURSES
- Access to Top Tips + Q&A’s tutorials
- Access to The Chat Room student forum
- Access to all online workshops run by The Blues Room
Yearly
€199/year
Standard 12 months membership. Less than €17 per month.
- 1 year of full access
- Unlimited access to ALL COURSES
- Unlimited access to ALL BONUS CONTENT
- Access to The Chat Room student forum
- Access to all online workshops run by The Blues Room
Premium
€299/year
Yearly membership that includes private lessons. Less than €25 per month.
- 1 year of full access
- Unlimited access to ALL COURSES
- Unlimited access to ALL BONUS CONTENT
- Access to The Chat Room student forum
- Access to all online workshops run by The Blues Room
- 6 x online private lessons with Adamo & Vicci
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What people are saying about The Blues Room
Student Stories
Students of The Blues Room have used the courses to progress their solo and partnered dance abilities and technique. And they've had fun doing it!
Great introduction to traditional blues
Precise, clear instructions for both leaders and follows. Everything is taken step by step so at no point was I lost when using the materials. Things are properly structured too, with courses for dedicated subjects that facilitate efficient learning. Also, it doesn't hurt that Adamo and Vicci are really adorable (the accents <3) and have great chemistry together so it's a real treat to watch them present the material.
The best online dance classes
The best online dance classes. Tutorials for all levels, very detailed and well explained. We have renewed the subscription for another year because it is worth it. Highly recommended.
Best online source for your blues dance training
Best online source for your blues dance training. From absolute beginning to quite advanced stuff, for both solo and partnered dance. One year is definitely not enough to learn all. Really enjoying it :)
Very professional content that allows good progress while having fun!
Very professional recorded videos and well structured courses with good side notes as prerequisites one should be aware of, further reading about history and context and music playlists to practice to. But most important, they are awesome teachers, where one can make good progress while having fun at practice.
Awesome classes
Awesome classes, great events, funny teachers... In one easy online form. It was great during the quarantine, and it's still great to keep up practicing at home, in far away Tromsø, where there no scene
Recommended classes with infinite material!
If you haven’t subscribe, then I really recommend it. Why? Because there are plenty of classes, like over 100s of material explained with fun and detail and to hook you as a student (and also could help as teacher ad well).
Definitely recommend Vicci and Adamo
Vicci and Adamo have a wealth of experience and knowledge that they share in a really fun and accessible way. I definitely recommend the Blues Room.
A lifesaver in lockdown, and now a thorough necessity for any keen dancer
I can't begin to explain how much of a gem The Blues Room is. The Blues scene is definitely not as big where I live as the Lindy Hop scene, and so having the opportunity to have more lessons and dance tips has been amazing. I was (happily) surprised by the extra online live lessons that Vicci and Adamo run, from which I have learnt so much about the history of the dance and the different styles of Blues dancing out there. The online recorded sessions are easily to follow along to, and I love the way I replay a video into I've got the move. There is such a gamut of Blues styles on there too; I love the Latin Blues classes in particular as it's a style that's not regularly taught in drop-in in-person lessons. A lifesaver in lockdown, and now a thorough necessity for any keen dancer.
Blues ist eine Lebenseinstellung
Durch eine Freundin kamen wir auf den Bluesroom. Seitdem lernen wir in unregelmäßigen Abständen nach den Videos. Uns begeistert besonders die immer freundliche Art von Vicci und Adamo, die professionelle Ausführung der Videos und das für uns sehr passende Tempo. Hoffentlich schaffen wir es einmal wieder zu einem Live-Workshop...
Blues culture online
I've been a member of The Blues Room for two years and it's kept me moving and smiling through tough times. I especially love the workshops because they make it possible to connect with many dancers around the world, catch up with friends and learn from some brilliant teachers. The classes on the site are great as well, there's a lot to learn for couples and solo dancers alike. It's embedded in a cultural knowledge that gives me a better appreciation of the music and the dance.
Blues indoors and out
Discovering that you could dance the Blues came as a surprise and quickly became addictive. Discovering The Blues Room and the work of Adamo and Vicci was fantastic because I can learn while at home, in an organized and easy to use way. “Seeing you dance is an inspiration, thank you for your dedication” SC, Portugal
The Blues Room is the place to meet blues dance lovers
It is very easy to use The Blues Room website. The classes are very complete and easy to follow. There is also a wide variety of steps for all levels, single and partnered, and it is a joy to dance along with Vicci and Adamo who take their time to explain in a very good mood, a joy which simply goes through the screen. You can ask for feedback, doubts, whatever you need to know about the blues. Not to speak about the Workshops with international teachers and researcers of blues dance and history, another extra point why I love the Blues Room. I will soon start my third membership renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What the FAQ?
Most common questions about memberships and courses are available here. If you have something else in mind, reach out to us with any query.
How does the Premium Membership feedback work?
You will receive 6 one-to-one feedback sessions per year with either Adamo or Vicci. These will be provided on an online platform (Zoom or similar) and each feedback session will last 45min. You will receive personal feedback on your dancing, have a chance to ask questions and be set projects to help you develop further. To give you flexibility and control over your learning you will be sent a calendar of available dates and time slots so you can choose when to book in for one of these feedback sessions.
If you still have questions please feel free to contact us directly at hello@thebluesroom.com. We’re happy to chat!
Is The Blues Room suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! We have a ‘Beginners Survival Kit’, specially designed for new dancers. Once you have completed all the courses in the Survival Kit you will be ready to try any of the other categories. All other courses are suitable for intermediate level dancers and above. All courses begin with more basic techniques and moves and progress in difficulty throughout the course.
Is The Blues Room suitable for advanced dancers?
Of course! Although advanced dancers may be familiar with some of the moves and techniques that are taught in the classes, there is always more to learn! Advanced dancers can enrich their vocabulary, get new ideas for combining moves, refine their fundamental techniques, pick up new tips and techniques, improve their solo and partnership skills, and develop their style. Dancers who are teaching or interested in teaching can discover new ways of breaking down and explaining moves, practice exercises that can be used in classes, and collect lots of new ideas for class content.
What if I don't have a partner?
Not a problem! We have a whole series of solo blues courses and solo blues choreographies, plus all the Practice With Us sessions and Top Tips are suitable for training solo. Many of the partnered classes also contain tips and techniques that can be practised solo. So if you don’t have a partner don’t let it stop you!
Woah! So many classes! Where should I start?
The Blues Room offers you flexibility, so you are in control of your learning. You can choose whichever course interests you the most, however we do have some recommendations…
If you are new to blues dancing then you should start with the Beginners Survival Kit. These courses will give you all the information you need to get out there and enjoy yourself on the dance floor.
For all other levels – improver, intermediate, advanced, masters (whatever label you like to use!) – we highly recommend starting with the Essential Skills category. The techniques and ideas explained in this series will underpin the majority of all our other classes.
Other than that you are free to choose your own adventure!
Can I cancel my membership?
If you select the ‘Rolling Membership’ then you can cancel your membership at any time. Your user account will remain active but limited to a basic level. We will occasionally reach out to you with updates, offers, special tips and other news. If you want to completely shut down your account just send us an email and we’ll remove you from all mailing lists and permanently erase your account.
If you select the ‘1 Year Membership’ or the ‘Premium Membership’ then you can cancel your membership after the 12 month period has finished. When your membership is coming to an end we will contact you to let you know so you can choose if you want to cancel the membership or renew it for another 12 months.
Can I download the videos?
No, sorry. The videos are only available online via internet connection.
