Blues Dance Fest 2025

11-13 April 2025

Join us in Tāmaki Makaurau for a weekend celebration of Blues Dance.

Guest teachers Shob & Andy from Melboune!

Tickets now available!

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Snapshot

Dance workshops

Shob & Andy (Melbourne) are joining us for an engaging series of workshops from Beginner to Advanced.

Socials

Get ready to dance the night away with our live bands and DJs! Full pass holders enjoy four socials over three days.

Passes

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, we’ve got options to suit all. Book early to ensure your spot in the workshops!

Tickets

  • Festival pass

    $190 Early bird (closes 28 Feb)

    $210 Standard

    All-access pass for three days of learning and dancing! Best option for existing dancers.

    7 workshops

    Four socials

    Does not include the advanced add-on class (added during ticket purchase)

  • Beginner pass

    $110 Standard

    Perfect for newer Blues dancers giving access to all open level classes and socials.

    3 workshops (open-level only)

    Four socials

  • Drop-in class Sat/Advanced class add-on

    $25 per class

    Can’t make the whole thing? Just pay for the classes you attend. Note: At this stage we aren’t accepting drop-ins on Sunday.

    The advanced class is an additional add-on during ticketing, for skilled dancers looking for a challenge!

  • Friday social only

    $25 Standard

    Join us for a workshop for dancers followed by an evening of dancing!

  • Saturday shuffle only

    $35 Standard

    Join us for a newbie taster class followed by two socials! Best option for someone totally new to dance!

    Live music

    Evening dance and late-night dance

Schedule

Locations

All our events are located in Grey Lynn or Mt Eden.

Friday social

7pm-11pm social @ Grey Lynn RSC (upstairs)

Saturday classes

10:30am-4:15pm @ Auckland Guide Centre

Saturday Shuffle - Main event

7pm-11:00pm @ Auckland Guide Centre

Saturday Shuffle - Late night

11:30pm-Late @ Cityside Creative Community

Sunday classes

11am-3:15pm @ TAPAC (Studio 2)

Sunday social

4pm-7pm @ Brothers Beer Juke Joint BBQ