MINI MOOSE BLUES
October 30 – November 1, 2026
Welcome to Mini Moose Blues!
A weekend of blues dancing and cultural exchange in beautiful Oslo, Norway. Bringing together international teachers and blues and jazz musicians for a weekend built around connection and community. Get ready for three days of dancing, learning, and socializing. THE TEACHERS
Photo credit: Jerry Almonte
Julie Brown
Julie Brown (any/all pronouns) is a Boston-based blues dance teacher, DJ, choreographer, competitor, organizer, and enthusiastic student. She has been participating in blues dance since 2004 and has since gone on to teach blues dancing around the globe and won many national competitions.As a teacher, Julie aims to help students connect with and understand blues dance’s deep roots, find their own voice, and connect to themselves & others authentically, joyfully, and respectfully. Julie has taught blues dancing in Austin, Boston, San Francisco, Seoul, London, Chicago, Zurich, and many places in between. They are grateful to have won or placed in many solo & partnered blues competitions, including at bluesSHOUT!, Blues Muse, Mile High Blues, Steel City Blues, Northstar Blues, and more.Julie is continually reconnecting to their love of solo blues dancing, working on Chicago-style Stepping, headstands, & leading blues, as well as continuing to learn about blues history and its connections to later and present-day Black social dances & music.
Photo credit: Devon Rowland
Dan Repsch
Dan is immersed in the music and the movement. As a teacher, his enthusiastic approach brings a focus on innovation, connection, and attention to your partner. As a veteran instructor and DJ, he's worked for events across 4 continents, for everything from international events to local dances. He’s also organized both locally and for international events, including a Head DJ role in BluesSHOUT! and The Balboa/Blues Experiment. In the end, Dan is most excited to work hard at improving the dance and to see people break through their boundaries.PARTIES
Friday 30 October
OPENING NIGHT
We start with a one-hour intro class open to complete beginners, then keep going until the room empties.
A-Custica Dance Academy
Konghellegata 3
Saturday 31 October
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The big one. Live piano from David Skinner and music from our DJs.
Bring your best costume to celebrate Halloween with us!BLS, Blåsalen
Nordahl Bruns gate 22
Sunday 1 November
TEADANCE
Relaxed party with DJs to end the weekend. This is a free party! All blues dancers are welcomed!
A-Custica Dance Academy
Konghellegata 3
LIVE MUSIC & DJs
David Skinner
David Arthur Skinner is a British/Norwegian jazz pianist based in Oslo, drawing on early-20th-century jazz styles blended with classical influence. He leads the swing band Jazzombies, a favorite among Norwegian swing dancers, and has played music for dance festivals across Norway and abroad, including as a longtime fixture at Winter Jump, Norway's largest swing dance festival. He also runs Café Society Oslo, a monthly swing jazz night, and was a founding producer of Oslo Swingjazz Festival.David will be playing at our Saturday Halloween party this year!
DJ BeardMoose
Sean is a blues and lindy hop dancer and DJ. He started dancing in the Netherlands and had since moved to Oslo, Norway. He loves jazz and blues music and enjoys the opportunity to share his favorite songs with others. His passion for blues is such that when he came to Oslo and there was no blues dancing he started a scene there.PASSES & PRICES
This year's workshop is single-level, covering blues fundamentals along with more advanced technique and variations. You should know the fundamentals of social couple dancing. You are comfortable with dancing in a closed position. Maybe you already have some knowledge of blues dancing after taking the blues fundamentals, Zero to Hero class or any similar course.Full Pass
Early Bird (until September 1) — 1800 NOK
Regular price — 2200 NOK
The Full Pass includes 6 hours of partnered dance classes on Saturday and Sunday, 2 solo classes, a blues history talk, and 3 dance parties running Friday through Sunday.Almost Full Pass
Early Bird (until September 1) — 1600 NOK
Regular price — 2000 NOK
The Almost Full Pass includes 6 hours of partnered dance classes on Saturday and Sunday, a blues history talk, and 3 dance parties running Friday through Sunday.Solo Class
200 NOK
The class focuses on individual movement and musicality. No partner or prior dance experience is required.
The solo class can be purchased separately. This can also be purchased at the door.Party with Live Music
400 NOK
The pass grants entry to a single evening's dance party with live music.
This can also be purchased at the door.
