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Beantown Swing Orchestra at February's Uptown "Tropical" Swing Dance

Beantown Swing OrchestraCome on out to Uptown Swing this Saturday, February 16 with the Beantown Swing Orchestra for our Tropical Swing Dance Party! Be prepared for a very fun night! Everyone is encouraged to get in the spirit and dress for a warm night on a cool beach. You were wondering when you’d get a chance to wear that Hawaiian shirt, so here it is.

Uptown Swing is held at KI, our awesome venue conveniently located on Harvard Street, just a few blocks from Coolidge Corner in Brookline. (Dance entrance on Williams Street.) There’s AC, a fabulous, huge wood floor, plus 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. The music will be excellent for Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa and even some Blues. Bring your friends and introduce them to the joy of dancing!

  • Beginners welcome, no partner needed
  • Special this month: Tropical Swing Dance Party!
  • Location: KI, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446 (Entrance on Williams Street!)
  • Band: Beantown Swing Orchestra
  • Date: Saturday, February 16, 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.

Lindy Hop/Swing Classes Start Next Week

Swing Dance ClassOur next 6 week session of classes will be starting next Sunday, February 24 in Newton Lower Falls and next Monday, February 25 in Boston (near Fenway Park). Both locations include a class in Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1, appropriate for brand new dancers, those with some previous experience and continuing students. If you would like to work on building a solid foundation of dance skills, this will be an ideal class. Six count basics will be covered along with a variety of fun steps to add to your repertoire and get you out on the dance floor!

Lindy Hop Level 2 is also offered in both locations. This class is aimed at more intermediate level Swing dancers and no prior Lindy Hop experience is required. Eight and six count basics will be mixed along with a variety of classic Lindy Hop, newer variations, and a focus on partnering, technique, musicality and style.

For both Level 1 and Level 2 classes, there are about 7 or 8 different sessions of each. They do not need to be taken in any particular order and it is okay to join with any session.

Also on Sundays we have a new class on Charleston, Rhythm & Connection. The focus in this class will be on taking some classic Charleston moves and using rhythm patterns and partnering to spice them up. Adding new rhythms is an excellent way to work on musicality. Partner connection is what makes it happen with momentum and flow. This class is aimed at experienced Lindy Hop dancers with solid basics.

If you have any friends interested in getting into dancing, lessons are a great way to get started. Please pass on the info!

Registration is open. Check the website for more information.

Monday HTTB class canceled for February 11

We have checked with the latest info and there is still a parking ban in effect in Boston due to the big blizzard. Because of it we feel we should cancel tonight’s classes as it will likely be messy and difficult for those who drive to class. February 18 will be the make up day and then our new session starts on February 25.

Sorry to have to change the date and we hope that you will be available next Monday.

New Lindy Hop/Swing Class Session

Swing Dance ClassInformation for our new 6 week session is now up! Sunday classes start on February 24 in Newton Lower Falls and Monday classes start on February 25 in Boston (near Fenway Park). Both locations include a class in Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1, appropriate for anyone starting out as well as those with some experience who are working on building a solid foundation of dance skills. Six count basics will be covered along with a variety of fun steps to build your repertoire and get you out on the dance floor!

Lindy Hop Level 2 is also offered in both locations. This class is for more intermediate level Swing dancers, although no prior Lindy Hop experience is required. Eight and six count basics will be mixed along with a variety of classic Lindy Hop, newer variations, and a focus on partnering, technique, musicality and building skills.

For intermediate to advanced Lindy Hoppers, we have a new class titled Charleston, Rhythm & Connection. The focus in this class will be on taking some classic Charleston moves and using rhythm patterns and partnering to spice them up. Adding new rhythms is an excellent way to work on musicality. Partner connection is what makes it happen with momentum and flow. This class meets on Sundays in Newton.

If you have any friends interested in getting into dancing, lessons are a great way to get started. Please pass on the info!

Registration is open. Check the website for more information.

Beantown Swing Orchestra at February's Uptown "Tropical" Swing Dance

Beantown Swing OrchestraOur next monthly Uptown Swing Dance is coming up in Brookline on Saturday, February 16 featuring the Beantown Swing Orchestra. With KI, our big beautiful space, we are excited to fill it with the sound of this wonderful big band!

This month we are having a special Tropical Swing Dance Party and we hope you will join us for a very fun time. Everyone is encouraged to get in the spirit and dress for a warm night on a cool beach. You know you’ve been wanting to break out that Hawaiian shirt.Cool

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

Uptown Swing Dance information.

This Saturday Uptown Swing Dance

Sax GordonCome on out to Uptown Swing this Saturday, January 19 with the always entertaining and energetic Sax Gordon Band! It has been awhile since Gordon played our dance and we’re excited for a very fun night. Let’s make this dance a wonderful welcome to all the new beginners who are starting the new year with dancing!

Uptown Swing is held at KI, our awesome venue conveniently located on Harvard Street, just a few blocks from Coolidge Corner in Brookline. (Dance entrance on Williams Street.) There’s AC, a fabulous, huge wood floor, plus 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. The music will be excellent for Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa and even some Blues. Bring your friends and introduce them to a fun night! 

  • Beginners welcome, no partner needed
  • Location: KI, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446 (Entrance on Williams Street!)
  • Band: Sax Gordon Band
  • Date: Saturday, January 19, 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.

HTTB Dance Events for 2013

Joel and Dominique

Mark your calendars as we have some exciting plans in the works for 2013!

Joel & Dominique Lindy Hop and Balboa Workshop Weekend: April 12-14

HTTB is partnering with Boston Balboa to bring you an amazing weekend of both Lindy Hop and Balboa workshops for all levels with Joel Plys & Dominique. The schedule is almost complete and early bird registration will be available soon.

Joel & Dominique workshop information.

Beantown Camp: June 27-July 4

It is never too early for making summer plans, especially when it is for the awesomeness of Beantown Camp! This will be #17 and everything is coming together for something pretty special!

Many details are on the website and new information is being added daily. The registration section is being reworked, staff additions are in the process of being confirmed, and the schedule will certainly have some tweaking as well as class details to be added.

Registration goes live on February 5 at 8:00pm. Stay tuned for information on early bird pricing options.

Beantown Camp information.

Skye & Naomi Lindy Hop Workshop Weekend: Nov 29-Dec 1

Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama will be back for our 6th annual Lindy Hop weekend with these 2 incredible instructors. Plus it wouldn’t be the same without Gordon Webster, so of course he’ll be back as well. It’s a can’t miss combination! Details will be available later this year.

Skye & Naomi workshop information.

Kind of a Big Deal Weekend

Gordon WebsterBSC’s Kind of a Big Deal weekend will be here before you know it! The Andy & Nina workshops are sold out, however, if you are not registered, you may want to get on the wait list just in case something opens up.

What’s better than 1 night of dancing to Gordon Webster? Well 2 of course! Gordon and his band will be recording a new CD so you know we will be guaranteed their very best!

Adding to the fun will be out-of-town visitors and some fun J&J competitions. Should be a fantastic weekend of classes and dances!

Kind of a Big Deal weekend information.

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