Page 10 - Crystal Blues Challenge 2017 Programme

Crystal Blues and You

It isn’t easy for me to find the words to explain why I feel Crystal Blues is such a
special event.

It is complicated, and yet so simple.

As a dancer, a teacher, a passionate advocate of all that Modern Blues has
evolved to become, and as an organiser – I had a hope…

A hope that all of us who love our Blues could come together and celebrate.

Celebrate the dance.
Celebrate the dancers.
Celebrate the music and the music players.
Celebrate the art that is created in the movement and the silences, the art that
disappears when the music stops yet stays in our hearts and memories forever.

Celebrate and appreciate.

I have been moved to tears on more than one occasion at Crystal Blues. And not
always by those that shine the brightest on the day and win sparkly crystals.

I have been inspired by the courage, and the heart of all those who take part.

And I know why Crystal Blues is so special.

Crystal Blues could not exist without you.

You - the dancer - out there on the floor.
You - the audience - supporting and encouraging your peers.
You - the competitor - giving your all in the Challenges.
You - the DJ, the team, the judges, the friends, the family - doing your thing to
make everything better.
You - the believer - in this dance that we love.

You.

You are the magic.

You are the magic of Crystal Blues.