House, Bruk & Global Bass: friendly vibes & dancefloor heat at the Counting Blessings party.
November party kicks off with a House Dance class courtesy of Bristol dance royalty Issie Lloyd, followed by musical goodness handpicked by Noods Radio Producer Dream Team Butter Brown, Shmael & Katie Novo.
Issie Lloyd
Issie has worked as a professional dance practitioner specialising in street dance styles for 20 years, training in and delivering dance in the UK, Brazil, Ethiopia, West Coast USA and Europe.
Issie is co-founder of Funk Supreme, a community dance company delivering classes, social events and performances in the South West and Wales, covering styles including House, Dancehall, Hip Hop and Afrobeats. She brings a wealth of experience running interactive events that create connection through music and dance - it feels pretty special to have her.
DJs:
Shmael is a true multi-genre DJ whose sounds range from dark and grimy to rich and joyful. His prodigal talents have seen him grace decks in Bristol’s finest club spaces and festivals including Love Saves The Day. He'll be bringing global dancefloor sounds for our grateful feet.
Butter Brown is an emerging Bristol DJ joining the dots between leftfield sounds from the worlds of house, footwork, Bruk & other electronicas. The last time he played at Counting Blessings he radiated pure good vibes - really looking fwd to a repeat :)
Katie Novo has been collecting music & DJing for 25 years. Bruk, Boogie, House, Funk, Bass & Soul music. She is a Noods radio resident and founded Counting Blessings to create a happy, welcoming space that feels safe and easy to let go & enjoy the dancefloor.
Dance Workshop: 730 - 830
General Dancefloor Action: 830 - Midnight
Entry is FREE ALL NIGHT
Dance Workshop is suggested donation £5. BUT - don’t be put off by lack of funds - you are always welcome to participate regardless. Come out, have a dance - its like medicine :)