A big thank you from the organizers to everyone supporting the new Evesham UTOPIA event. As always Debbie gave her all and she just has to be one of the most natural and self effacing lady teacher/dancers around - what a cutey pie!
There were problems with the lights at the venue which put quite a restriction on what could be achieved with the lights we brought in. Also, there were restrictions on what could be achieved with the sound - I won't bore you with the details but improvements will be made for forthcoming events.
As Cruella pointed out, the music was slightly more upbeat in recognition of the fact that it looked like a fair number of people were still trying to find their feet. But then this is what UTOPIA is all about; making blues nights like this more accessible, running classes to encourage people and bringing dancers together so that people can learn by experience and by observation.
Like all things worthwhile, it does take time to fully embrace the 'blues'. It is more intimate and more expressive but all it really needs is practice and inspiration. The latter comes from the music and the connection with your partner, and if the opening night is anything to go by there were some really great dancers in attendance and Oxo's played a fantastic set.
Hopefully it will go from strength to strength!
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