C.J. Chenier was born into the musical tradition of southwest Louisiana and Texas Zydeco, a chugging, accordion-led blend of French Creole and African-derived influences. He's the son of great Zydeco king Clifton Chenier, the first Grammy Award winning musician of his genre. C.J. studied music at Texas Southern University and then [nbsp]joined his father's legendary Red Hot Louisiana Band for "grad school," assuming leadership of the band after his father's death in 1987. Free dance lesson from Larry Kaufman! A quick low-pressure intro to partner dancing zydeco style, with some swing and waltz plus the fun zydeco line dance - the Cupid Shuffle - will be taught and danced during the break.