We are a group of Blues dancers in the Twin Cities, MN who organize dance lessons and social dances. We aim to create a welcoming community and honor the history and culture of Blues music and Blues dancing.

Who We Are

Organizing Team

Lindy Bowen

Lindy Bowen

she/her
Lead Organizer, Workshop Coordinator
Brenda Mora-Pallares

Brenda Mora-Pallares

she/her
House Party Coordinator
Kelsey Hansen

Kelsey Hansen

she/her
Communication Coordinator
Rebecca Bauer

Rebecca Bauer

she/her
DJ Coordinator, Communication Coordinator
Maurice Fields

Maurice Fields

they/them
BIPOC Advocate
Michael Swanson

Michael Swanson

he/they
Safety and Access Advocate
Ben Hejkal

Ben Hejkal

he/him
Photography, Websites
Xandra Best

Xandra Best

she/her
Live Music Coordinator
Sam Twardy

Sam Twardy

she/her
Outreach Coordinator, Communication Coordinator
Hannah Friel

Hannah Friel

she/her
Outreach Coordinator

Teaching Team

Laney Barhaugh

Laney Barhaugh

she/her
Head Teacher
Olivia Hillmer SJKostusyk Photography

Olivia Hillmer

she/her
Head Teacher
Brenda Mora-Pallares

Brenda Mora-Pallares

she/her
Head Teacher
Lindy Bowen

Lindy Bowen

she/her
Head Teacher
Emily Troe

Emily Troe

she/her
Head Teacher
Kelsey Hansen

Kelsey Hansen

she/her
Assistant Teacher
Hannah Friel

Hannah Friel

she/her
Assistant Teacher
Sam Twardy

Sam Twardy

she/her
Assistant Teacher

Are you looking for private Blues dance lessons? Any of our head teachers are happy to provide private lessons for individuals or small groups. Reach out to collectivelyblue@gmail.com to get connected!