“Why Don’t You Do Right” Solo Blues Line Dance Tutorial

Introduction

Get ready to shake off those blues with this fun and easy “Why Don’t You Do Right” Solo Blues Line Dance Tutorial! In this video, we’ll be joining Roger and Jessica Rabbit in breaking down a simple yet energetic routine that’s perfect for beginners and experienced blues dancers alike to the Lil Green classic, “Why Don’t You Do Right. Then explore the rich history of Blues Dance, a genre that has captivated audiences for decades. From its roots in African American culture to its evolution over time, this video takes you on a journey to uncover the origins of Blues Dance. Add in the Scoop on Jessica Rabbit, as we dive into the fascinating world of Toontown’s most iconic femme fatale, Jessica Rabbit!

Blues Music

Blues music had an influence on music and dance in the 20th century. You could imagine blues dancers filling the floor to cut a rug in the pen and ink as Jessica Rabbit crooned blues tune “Why don’t you do right” like they did in the post war Coconut Grove in California. Jessica Rabbit is a 1940’s style queen of the silver screen and the perfect cartoon princess to promote post war era Why don’t you do right solo blues line dance.

Blues Dance:

Tracing the exact origins of blues dance is a challenging task, as it has evolved over the years through various influences and cultural exchanges. Blues dance has its roots in African American communities, where music and dance were used as a means of expression and storytelling. The blues genre itself was born out of the struggles and hardships faced by African Americans during the early 20th century.

The dance style was characterized by its improvisational nature, with dancers creating their own movements to the music. The dance style was also performed by popular dancers, such as Earl Snakehips Tucker, who helped to popularize blues dance through their performances. Blues dance continued to evolve over the years, with new styles and variations emerging in different regions and communities. The slow drag blues became slow dragging in the 40’s, then belly rubbing in the 60’s and finally in the 70’s the “slow dancing” we know today. It also influenced other dance styles, such as rock and roll and hip hop, which incorporated blues movements and rhythms into their own styles.

A key moment in the evolution of blues dance was its popularity in dance halls during the 1920s and 1930s. Blues dance was initially performed in juke joints and dance halls, where people would gather to socialize and enjoy music. You could imagine blues dancers filling the floor to cut a rug in the pen and ink as Jessica Rabbit crooned blues tune “Why don’t you do right” like they did in the post war Coconut Grove in California.

Jessica Rabbit:

To demonstrate the solo blues, I chose Jessica Rabbit. Jessica Rabbit’s backstory is not fully explored in the film who framed Roger rabbit, but it’s clear that she’s a character with a rich inner life and a deep sense of vulnerability. Jessica Rabbit was not bad; she was just drawn that way. Disney claims Jessica was based on the warner brothers character Miss Hot Riding Hood, Tinker Bell’s attitude, and Marilyn Monroe, and in a blue club like singer Lil Green. Other sources note her uncanny resemblance to It girl, Viki Dougan. Viki was known as the “back” girl for wearing plunging backless dresses. Like Jessica, she was not bad, she was made by Hollywood that way.

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