June 6-8, 2008. San Francisco, CA.
Registration is closed. But there's still room at the dances.
There are limited spots at the workshops, so if that's what you're looking
for, contact heidi@blues-dance.com.
All prices for dances and workshops are now pay-at-the
door.
Local housing for out-of-town dancers is currently closed, and assignments
were made on June 2. If you didn't hear from our housing coordinator,
contact Susan at housingmatchmaker@yahoo.com.
The latest directions and venue info is now available. Get info about the venues and how to best get from one place to another driving or using public transportation.
Learn more about how bluesSHOUT!
came into being, why it's no longer called Cheap Thrills, why Down Home
Blues is sponsoring it this year, and what people are saying about the
event. To find out more about what we have in store for you this weekend,
read on.
Ready for Some Kick-Ass Social Dancing? 
Amen! While we've worked hard to bring you something new each year with
Cheap Thrills, Down Home Blues, and bluesSHOUT!, we know not to mess with
a good thing - the dancing is what we're all about! Don't worry about
the contests eating up your social dancing time at night... we'll have
prelims during the day, so all you'll be left with at night is time to
watch some jaw-dropping contests and performances while you catch your
breath between dances. Check
out the schedule...
Hard-Core Workshops with Amazing Instructors. Want workshops? We've got 'em. They'll be taught by the best instructors in Blues today and some of your favorite instructors from bluesSHOUT! and Down Home Blues. We've got 3 tracks, and we're limiting class size so that you'll get lots of individual attention. The beginning track will even have some surprise guest instructors. Read more about this year's workshops...
Blues Contests & Performances! What's hot in Blues this year? You are! More Blues contests and performance opportunities at bluesSHOUT! than at any other Blues event! Here's your chance to pull out all the stops and show us what you've got! We'll be having special Blues routine performances and 6 Blues contests. Get more info about the contests and performances...
Some of the Best Blues DJs Around! You've spoken and
we've listened! Last year we heard that you really loved some of our DJs
and wanted to hear more of them. You said you thought the DJs brought
more variety, more consistency, and more BLUES to the dances than some
of the bands. So...we're going all DJ this year. Get ready for some stellar
music! This year our DJs will include:
Steven Watkins (San Francisco, CA)
Roy Rydbeck (San Francisco, CA)
Tina Davis (Dallas, TX)
Devona Cartier (New York City, NY)
... and many more talented DJs. Read the DJ bios.
Need More Info? For locations, directions, & general info: e-mail heidi@blues-dance.com For help with travel arrangements, contact our offical travel agent, Erica Crosley texassunshine27@gmail.com.
We reserve the right to change any and all aspects of the bluesSHOUT! Weekend including the events, the event schedule, and all charges associated with bluesSHOUT! Pre-registering through this website will lock you in at the price you paid.
Refund policy: Sorry, there are no refunds to registrants who do not show up. We also will not refund individual dances or classes if you are unable to make them.