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Welcome to 414 Blues Dancing - dancers and musicians dedicated to building a strong blues community in Milwaukee. Here, you will find out more about the history of the music and dancing, and how you can learn and grow in your blues dancing.

Upcoming events

  • Workshop with Jenny Sowden

    November 15th

    Ready to level-up your blues dancing? The award-winning Jenny Sowden is coming to Milwaukee. This is a workshop you won’t want to miss! 4 hours of instruction with a social dance to follow. Click the button below to learn more and register.

  • Monthly Beginner Lesson & Dance

    November 25

    The last Tuesday of every month our crew does a beginner-style blues lesson from 7–7:45pm before the weekly swing/blues dance at Falcon Bowl.

    Falcon Bowl is located at 801 East Clarke Street in Milwaukee. The dancing is from 8–10pm. Live swing bands play each week. Basic swing lessons occur in the main ballroom every Tuesday. It’s free to enter. Tip the band to keep it going.

  • New Year's Eve Blues After Party

    December 31

    Normally, the last Tuesday of every month our crew does a beginner-style blues lesson from 7–7:45pm before the weekly swing/blues dance at Falcon Bowl.

    This month the dance is moved to New Year’s Eve (Wednesday). The event is a ticketed big band swing dance event. The dance is $25/$35 and tickets are purchased at www.milwaukeestomp.com

    After midnight the space is free to enter and DJ Hot Jazz Cass will be playing a mixture of blues and swing to wind down the night.

    Falcon Bowl is located at 801 East Clarke Street in Milwaukee. The dancing is from 8–10pm. Live swing bands play each week. Beginner swing lessons occur in the main ballroom each Tuesday. It’s free to enter. Tip the band to keep it going.