Welcome to RDU Blues!

Last updated: January 2024

WHO WE ARE: RDU Blues is a non-profit organization based in Durham, North Carolina. We host regular dances featuring blues music. Find out more about our organization and Blues dancing via the links at the top of this page.


UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Check out our workshop on March 30 featuring international instructor, Kenneth Shipp.


REGULAR DANCE SCHEDULE:

  • DATE: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
  • ADMISSION: $10 general admission/$8 for students and seniors. Payment options: cash, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle paid at the door.
  • MASKING: Masking is encouraged

CALENDAR:

  • Friday, February 2 — Blues Dance
    • Location: Studio 5, Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham
    • Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm
    • Dance: 9:00pm-11:30pm
  • Friday, February 16 — Blues Dance
    • Location: Studio 5, Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham
    • Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm
    • Dance: 9:00pm-11:30pm
  • Friday, March 1 — Blues Dance
    • Location: Studio 5, Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham
    • Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm
    • Dance: 9:00pm-11:30pm
  • Friday, March 15 — Blues Dance
    • Location: Studio 5, Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham
    • Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm
    • Dance: 9:00pm-11:30pm
  • Friday, March 29 — Special Blues Dance to live music at Blue Note Grill
    • Time: To Be Determined (probably around 9 pm)
    • Location: Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham
    • Cost: To Be Determined
    • Details: Join the blues dance community for some dancing to live music at the Blue Note Grill. This event leads us into the Saturday workshop with international Blues instructor, Kenneth Shipp.
  • Saturday, March 30 — Workshop with Kenneth Shipp
    • Time: Four hours of instruction, exact time to be determined (probably starting around 12:30 or 1:00)
    • Location: Shared Visions Retreat Center (aka Murphey School) 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham
    • Cost: To Be Determined
    • Details: Join us on Saturday, March, 30th for a Blues Dance workshop with the internationally renowned instructor Kenneth Shipp.

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