blues dance

Blues dance is a family of partner dances that evolved alongside blues music in African American communities during the early twentieth century.

The style emphasizes connection between partners, improvisation, and interpretation of the music's emotional qualities.

Modern blues dancing ranges from slow, close-embrace movement to more energetic variations: The DJ played a slow track and couples settled into blues dance.

The scene has experienced revival since the 2000s, often overlapping with swing dance communities.