10/21/2026
Introducing October’s Lesson:
*Pulse Through History w/ Lila Faria*
📆 Friday, Oct 23, 2026
⏰ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
🎟️ $10-$30 sliding scale with entry to dance
What is “pulse,” and why does it feel different depending on the music, the dance, or even the region?
In this lesson we’ll explore how pulse shows up across Blues and other Black American social dances - from the grounded, vertical pulse of Piedmont Triple to the pendular swing of later Blues idiom dances and the smoother horizontal groove that emerged alongside changes in music. Through guided exercises, historical context, and embodied practice, we’ll investigate how different sounds, instruments, and cultural moments shape the way our bodies want to move.
Rather than prescribing a “correct” pulse, this class invites you to notice what the music asks of you and how your body responds. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of groove, more flexibility in your movement choices, and a stronger connection to the roots and evolution of Blues dance.
Full event schedule:
🍎 7:30 Pulse Through History
🎼 8:30 DJ Tenae Lew
🎧 9:30 DJ Finley Moorefield
🎶 10:30 DJ Brian Chou
We are grateful for our wonderful volunteers each month. Sign up for a slot here if you’re interested: nuance-micro.com/volunteer