Lindy Hop Workshop Weekend
Anthony Chen and Irina Amzashvili will be joining us again, and we couldn’t be more excited. You may have had classes with them at the workshops last year, at Beantown Camp, or other events they’ve taught at. If so, you may already know what fantastic teachers they are. In addition, Gordon Webster will be back at Uptown Swing.
This event has always been a highlight of the year, it will be for this one as well. You won’t want to miss it!
The weekend includes three days of workshops on Friday evening, November 28 to Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2025 at Lower Falls Community Center, Newton, MA, plus Uptown Swing dance with the Gordon Webster Band on Saturday night at the Social Hall, Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline, MA. There is an Early Bird Full Package and A La Carte discounts.
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Newton, MA
Friday, November 29, 2024
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Newton, MA
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Newton, MA
Sunday, December 1, 2024
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Friday classes are aimed at experienced Lindy Hoppers with solid skills and previous knowledge.
7:30–8:30pm
A: Chill Charleston
In this class we’ll work on some fun and flowy Charleston transitions! No partner needed, intermediate+ to advanced.
8:45–9:45pm
B: Solo Jazz
Intentional solo movement is crucial for freedom in partnered dancing. Come learn a fun solo jazz routine and build some vocabulary! Non-partner, intermediate+ to advanced.
9:00–11:45pm
Boston Swing Central Dance
(8:00–9:00pm Swing Lesson)
Post-Thanksgiving DJ Jam at Q Ballroom! |
Saturday classes are aimed at an intermediate level. Okay if you are newer to Lindy Hop and already know some basics, such as swingout and lindy circle.
1:00–2:00pm
C: That’s Communication (Part 1)
This class will help you tune into your partner and refine your connection. We’ll break down the fundamentals and rebuild them to help make your dancing more cohesive and responsive. No partner needed, intermediate.
2:15–3:15pm
D: That’s Communication (Part 2)
Continuation of Part 1.
3:30–4:30pm
E: Creativity & Musicality
Let’s play! Find inspiration from the music and your partnership to add more depth to your dances. No partner needed, intermediate.
8:15pm–12-00am
Uptown Swing Dance
Swing Lesson 8:15–9:00pm
Gordon Webster Band featuring the vocals of TBA
plus Dance Exhibition with Anthony & Irina
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Sunday classes are aimed at experienced Lindy Hoppers with solid skills and previous knowledge, and will be the most challenging of the weekend.
12:45–1:45pm
F: Another Day in LA (Part 1)
Let’s bring some LA flavor into your dancing to expand your vocabulary and versatility. We’ll take a deep dive into the connection required to successfully execute the feeling and figures of LA style moves. No partner needed, intermediate+ to advanced.
2:00–3:00pm
G: Another Day in LA (Part 2)
Continuation of Part 1.
3:15–4:15pm
H: Inspiration Station
In this class, we’ll share some of our favorite methods for staying inspired in our dancing. We’ll focus on blending technique with improvisation to help you express your unique style while staying connected with your partner. No partner needed, intermediate+ to advanced.
4:30–5:30pm
I: Lindy Hop Routine
For this last class of the weekend, bring a partner and challenge yourself to a short, sweet and snappy routine! Partner needed, intermediate+ to advanced.
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Lower Falls Community Center
545 Grove Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
Please bring a change of clean shoes, either sneakers or soft-soled flat dance shoes.
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The weekend includes three days of workshops on Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Lower Falls Community Center, Newton, MA, plus a dance with the Gordon Webster Band at Uptown Swing on Saturday night at the Social Hall, Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline, MA. The dance includes a performance with Anthony and Irena. The workshop registration discount deadlines are Monday, November 11 for the Early Bird Full Package Discount and Monday, November 25 for the A La Carte Discount rate. Full payment after November 25. Please register early to secure a spot!
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Cost per person
Discounts are for the same person taking multiple workshops.
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Number of Workshops |
Early Bird Full Package Discount
Payment by November 11, 2024 |
Discount
Payment by November 25, 2024 |
Full
Payment after November 25, 2024 |
Any single workshop |
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$18 |
$22 |
Any 2 workshops |
- |
$36 |
$44 |
Any 3 workshops |
- |
$54 |
$66 |
Any 4 workshops |
- |
$69 |
$83 |
Any 5 workshops |
- |
$84 |
$100 |
Any 6 workshops |
- |
$99 |
$117 |
Any 7 workshops |
- |
$114 |
$134 |
Any 8 workshops |
- |
$129 |
$151 |
All 9 workshops |
- |
$144 |
$168 |
All 9 workshops & Uptown Swing Dance |
$150 |
$171 |
$200 |
Uptown Swing Dance |
- | +$31 (+$27 with student ID) |
+$36 (+$32 with student ID) |
Registration: Full payment is required to hold your spot. Partners not needed except for the Lindy Hop Partnered Routine class. (If you are looking for a partner, we will help match people at the workshops.) Same price to watch workshops. If pre-registered, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your first workshop each day to allow time to check-in and warm-up. If not pre-registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to register. If you are not able to pre-register, submit an on-line registration form to help speed your registration on the day.
Refund Policy: There will be no refunds, however, transfers to another person will be accepted.
Shoes & Bags: Bring comfortable shoes such as clean dry sneakers or soft-soled flat dance shoes. Smoother soles have less traction and are better for easy turning and movement. (Hard soled shoes will scratch the floor finish.) Please change shoes on the entrance mat to help prevent outside wet, salt and grit from getting on the wood floor. Bags and street shoes should be left outside the gym so as to maximize the dance space.
Snacks & Drinks: You may want to bring snacks for the breaks. There are no vending machines in the building. There are nearby places to get food, however, there is nothing close enough to the workshop location if time is short.
Venues: Please note that the workshops and dance are located at different venues! Both locations are accessible on the Green Line of the MBTA subway. The Coolidge Corner stop on the C Branch is a short walk north on Harvard Street to the dance venue. The last stop, Riverside, on the D Branch, is about a 1/2 mile walk west on Grove Street to the workshop venue. The C and D Branches each branch outbound from the Kenmore Square stop. While they don’t intersect in Cleveland Circle, it is a very short walk from one branch to the other using the Cleveland Circle stop on the C Branch and Reservoir stop on the D Branch. Check the MBTA for additional info. MBTA train and bus schedules and maps: www.mbta.com
