Blues Dance Styles
JOOKIN'

Jookin' blues is one of the more primitive form of blues dance that was done originally on rural plantations anywhere slaves could find a space and instruments to dance. People just danced the way the music moved them. The dance movements and techniques are pushed into the ground with each step, with dancers typically staying in a limited place because there was often not very much room and dancers try to improvise with sharp, repetitive hip movements.

The dancing transitioned into the cities when house parties and rent parties became very common. Then moved to Juke Joints in the rural areas where the term Jookin' blues got its name. These joints were typically small bars that played live music.