Bringing Lindy Hop to New England since 1995!

Hop to the Beat

Lindy Hop originated in the dance halls of Harlem in the late 1920s and evolved with the hot Jazz and jumpin’ Blues music. It’s an exuberant style of Swing, mixing uptempo Charleston with slow groovin’ and everything in between! Influenced by other dance styles and changes in popular music, Lindy Hop thrives today as an incredibly fun, creative partner dance mixing classic with new. Join in the fun and become part of the friendly Lindy Hop community! There are classes for all levels. Beginners are very welcome as well as singles and couples.

Toni Lynn WashingtonCome on out to Uptown Swing this Saturday, May 18 for a fun night of dancing with the Toni Lynn Washington Band! Toni is Boston’s own Queen of Swing and she knows how to keep our happy feet moving all night. The music will be excellent for Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa and even some Blues.

This month we will be dedicating our Shim Sham to the worldwide King of Swing, Frankie Manning! Sadly we lost Frankie a few years ago. This month marks what would have been his 99th birthday. Be sure to join in as we honor this most wonderful man.

Uptown Swing is held at KI, which is our beautiful venue conveniently located on Harvard Street near Coolidge Corner in Brookline. There’s AC, a fabulous large floor for dancing, plus nearby town lots and free street parking after 8:00pm. Beginners are very welcome and there is a lesson included at the beginning of the evening to get everyone started. You do not need to have a partner to attend. Bring your friends and introduce them to the joy of dancing!

  • Beginners welcome, no partner needed
  • Location: KI, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446 (Entrance on Williams Street!)
  • Band: Toni Lynn Washington Band
  • Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
  • Time: 8:15pm-12:00am
  • Swing Lesson: 8:15-9:00pm
  • Admission: $15 ($10 with Student ID)
  • Parking: Town lots and street parking available. Some free after 6:00pm, others free after 8:00pm.

Uptown Swing Dance information.








It’s Beantown’s 17th yearand of course we have to make it the most awesome ever! With the stellar line-up of bands and DJs, it’s a can’t miss!

The week kicks off with the fabulous Baby Soda Jazz Band from NYC! It may be their first Beantown appearance, but we love them here in New England and can’t wait to share them with our Beantown friends!

Next we have the return of Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five! Not just one night, but for two! This year the truly wonderful and versatile Naomi Uyama will be the guest vocalist. There was no question after last year that we had to bring them back as this band knows how to rock the house!

Rounding out the live music will be Gordon Webster, a Beantown favorite! New this year, the Gordon Webster Quartet will be playing on Tuesday night for a special evening in the Lodge. On Wednesday night we’ll be celebrating another amazing week of Beantown Camp with the Gordon Webster Band featuring Naomi Uyama on vocals and special guest Mike “Falty” Faltesek.

Five nights of fabulous live music! That’s a lot to be excited about! But there’s more…

Allen Kerr will be running our DJ booth with an excellent crew which includes Mary Freitag, Joanna Lucero, Dan Newsome, Jesse Hanus, and Alain Wong! In addition, Peter Strom will be back hosting a late night Soul Party, a not-to-be-missed Beantown highlight!

Camp runs from June 27 to July 4 with multiple registration options. Join us for an amazing dance vacation. Register by May 31 to get the last discount prices!

The website continues to be updated with the latest info. Check out all the details.

Beantown Camp 2012 Hightlight Reel

The Early Bird discount for camp registration expires this Tuesday, April 30! Both a registration and payment are required to qualify.

Join us for an amazing dance vacation! Beantown is known for an incredible learning experience, friendly dancers, beautiful environment, tons of fun, and a wonderful positive spirit!

Camp runs from June 27 to July 4 with multiple registration options. If you have always wanted to come to Beantown, this will be a phenomenal year to do so. If you’ve never done the full week, what better time than now? You will be glad you did!

Full Camp Information & Registration

If you are planning to attend, please respond on the Beantown Facebook event page if you have not already done so. Thanks!

Josh at Beantown CampIf you were at Beantown last year, there is a good chance that you met Joshua Mclean. He was one of our Frankie Foundation Lindy Hop Ambassador Scholarship Winners. If there is anyone that exudes the joy of Lindy Hop, that would be Josh! He is currently a high school senior and is raising funds for a combined trip to Beantown as well as for a visit to Morehouse College where he has been accepted.

Go HERE to read more about Josh’s story and help fund his trip.

DanceAs always, it is still possible to join our new session of classes in the second week. This is our last session before Beantown Camp! Classes for this session include Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1 and Lindy Hop Level 2. These classes are offered both on Sunday evenings at the Newton Lower Falls Community Center and on Monday evenings at Ruggles Baptist Church in Boston.

The Level 1 class in Boston has more leaders! Followers, this is a great session to join! All other classes are even or close to even.

Also on Sunday in Newton we are teaching Variations Aplenty!, a fun class where we’ll take fundamental moves and add twists and turns and rhythm variations to create something new and unexpected. This class is close to even.

Free parking available in both locations as well as near public transportation.

Full details and registration.

Beantown CampThe Early Bird discount for camp registration expires on Tuesday, April 30. Payment (deposit or full) must be received by that date to qualify! Come to Beantown for a dance vacation! Everything you need is included on campus. No need for a car. No need to figure out where to eat. Immerse yourself in dancing, friends and having an amazing time. The setting is beautiful, right on the shore just north of Boston. World class instructors, incredible dancers, top bands, performances and entertainment, competitions and SO MUCH MORE!!!

Join us for our 17th year! There are multiple housing choices to choose from whether you want a single, double (2 beds) or to coordinate with a group of people.

Camp runs from June 27 to July 4 with multiple registration options. If you have always wanted to come to Beantown, this will be a phenomenal year to do so. If you’ve never done the full week, what better time than now? You will be glad you did!

The website continues to be updated with the latest info.

Full Camp Information & Registration

If you are planning to attend, please respond on the Beantown Facebook event page if you have not already done so. Thanks!

Toni Lynn WashingtonOur next monthly Uptown Swing Dance is coming up in Brookline on Saturday, May 18 featuring the Toni Lynn Washington Band. We’ll be back at KI, our beautiful dance venue near Coolidge Corner.

Beginners are very welcome and you do not need to have a partner. The music will be great for Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa and some Blues. This will be an excellent night to bring your friends and introduce them to the joy of dancing!

Uptown Swing Dance information.

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