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Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/09145fe8-52ee-40e1-ac0b-6f1be6a547e2/Social-23+smaller.jpg Teachers - Coco Coco trained in contemporary dance, but after discovering swing and blues made the switch and hasn't looked back! He enjoys the musicality and joy these styles provide, and loves helping others to find a deeper connection to the music, their own dancing and their dance partner. Coco also regularly teaches at events around New Zealand. https://www.aucklandbluesdance.com/about daily 0.75 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/1621845062141-5QN4HWBBNB83CFAPK24Z/40563164_1538688109610973_9153926976933724160_n.jpg About We’re a charitable trust dedicated to spreading the love of blues dance. Auckland Blues Dance is run by Black Sand Blues, Charitable Trust. Black Sand Blues was established in 2018 by a group of dedicated volunteers who wanted to provide more opportunities for blues dance education in Auckland. Through Auckland Blues Dance, we aim to provide regular classes and social events to inspire Auckland’s community of blues dancers. Our name is inspired by the beautiful black sand beaches of Auckland’s west coast, because it was while dancing at Whatipu that the idea for Black Sand Blues first formed. https://www.aucklandbluesdance.com/classes daily 0.75 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/20572aa3-efce-45da-a0ce-d8c5987c04a4/2023+%2817%29.jpg Classes - Workshops We aim to run workshops and weekend intensives as often as possible. These include events with guest teachers visiting from around NZ and Australia! https://www.aucklandbluesdance.com/location daily 0.75 2025-03-09 https://www.aucklandbluesdance.com/prices daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/8c19c1f1-fa24-4638-b09a-05a2a74673c8/2024+%2831%29+smaller.png Prices - $15 Drop-in Just like it sounds. If coming to class is a one-off event every so often, then this might be for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/99b3e804-b831-4c2e-9be3-8a390a48ea10/2024+%2836%29+smaller.png Prices - $55 Class pass A class pass gives you access to any four regular classes at a discounted rate. We recommend buying a class pass at the start of the block, but you’re welcome to use it for any of our regular classes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/c8a79079-63a2-449d-8026-beeb04643ad9/2024+%2842%29+smaller.png Prices - $50 Class pass (unwaged/student) Our slightly cheaper option to make classes more accessible to those who may not have as much. https://www.aucklandbluesdance.com/blues daily 0.75 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/1622343994386-KP0HL249708BM9BUVOR2/Jookjoint-dancing.jpg Blues - Aesthetic An athletic and grounded posture. An asymmetrical look and feel, characterised by the equality of movement throughout the body. A drawing out of each beat to create tension, even when appearing relaxed. Articulated movement throughout the body to emphasise different rhythms and polyrhythms. Call and response, with other dancers or the music. Effortless movement and coolness, even when executing difficult movements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/1622344652862-FNK1YH5DJ7PSBMH5K56B/BluesDancing-JukeJointAfricanAmericanHistorical.jpg Blues - Values Creativity, play, and improvisation. Individuality and self-expression. Connection with the music. https://www.aucklandbluesdance.com/code-of-conduct daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ab51ca02207048adc51148/daeca633-3e24-45e6-b96d-3783a33cb5ba/20221004200540_IMG_0772_4008562968658.JPG https://www.aucklandbluesdance.com/store daily 0.75 2025-03-04