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Beantown Registration Opens Soon!

Do you want a dance vacation? Do you NEED a dance vacation? Time to start making your plans for Beantown 2014!

Beantown Overview

Beantown CampShut off the stresses of the outside world, relax in a beautiful shoreline setting and enjoy immersing yourself in dance camp. Outstanding instructors, incredible bands, a wide range of Lindy Hoppers from near and far. Many class options, inspiring performances, lots of social dancing, karaoke, Beantown’s Got Talent, fun competitions, camp social, camp BBQ, Soul Dance Party, tons of fun. Comfortable housing options, high quality meals, private beaches, excellent facilities. Meet a living legend of Lindy Hop, make new friends, join a music jam, swim in the ocean, play volleyball by the beach. Feel the Lindy Love! In a nutshell, that’s what you get at Beantown!

Beantown runs from June 26 to July 3. Do the week to get the full experience! Most campers stay on campus, which is highly recommended.


Registration News

Beantown CampRegistration is going live on Thursday, January 23 at 8:00pm! Here’s what to look out for:

  • New Camp Registration Discounts
  • Special Tiered Early Bird Discounts
  • International Discounts

Big news about the Endicott pricing for on-campus housing and meals! Prices are going DOWN! Endicott has renegotiated their contract with their food service and are passing the savings along to us. When does that ever happen? We are grateful to have such a wonderful venue!

Details will be available soon! Stay tuned!

Uptown Swing Dance this Saturday with Boston Swing Express

Uptown Swing DanceCome on out this Saturday, January 18 to Uptown Swing Dance, featuring Boston Swing Express. Led by guitarist Mike DiBari, this tight knit combo hones in on the classic guitar driven Swing of the 30’s and 40’s. Their sound derives from guitar stylists such as Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt and Les Paul, while also paying tribute to Swing era greats such as Lionel Hampton and the King Cole Trio. With rave reviews, the band continues to get better with each appearance at Uptown Swing. It promises to be a fun night to kick off 2014!

The atmosphere is fun and friendly and beginners are very welcome! KI is a beautiful large space with a smooth wood floor and a convenient location on Harvard Street in Brookline (entrance on Williams Street). For those taking the T, it is close to both Coolidge Corner and Harvard Ave stops on the Green Line. If you want to come early for dinner or a drink, there are plenty of places nearby. Parking is free after 8:00pm (some areas after 6:00pm) and there is plenty of street parking and several town lots in the vicinity.Buy Tickets for Uptown Swing DanceBeginners welcome, no partner needed
Location: KI (Congregation Kehillath Israel), 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446; entrance on Williams Street
Band: Boston Swing Express
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014
Time: 8:15pm-12:00am
Swing Lesson: 8:15-9:00pm
Admission: $15 ($10 with Student ID)

Full Uptown Swing details.

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Join 2nd Week of New Lindy Hop/Swing Classes

Hop to the Beat ClassesIt is still possible to join the new session in the second week.

Classes 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.

Both Level 1 classes have a few extra followers. The Boston Monday class is very close to Sold Out. The Level 2 classes are close to even.

For Sundays only, there is a new class for intermediate to advanced Lindy Hoppers: Partner Charleston Fun—New Twists on Old Classics. This class is close to even.

If you are planning to attend any of these classes and have not already done so, it is very helpful if you would submit an on-line registration to speed up check-in. You can pay in advance through PayPal or at the first class by cash, check or credit card. Thanks!

Free parking available in both locations as well as near public transportation. Singles and couples welcome. No partner necessary.

Full class details.

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Skye & Naomi Weekend Thanks

Skye and Naomi WorkshopsWhat an incredible weekend with Skye, Naomi and Gordon Webster! It was fun, challenging, inspirational and full of awesomeness. How could it not be with all the right ingredients?

Huge thanks to Skye & Naomi for the excellent classes, performing for us at the dance and for being just so incredibly wonderful all weekend.

Skye and Naomi PerformanceUptown Swing on Saturday night was fun, fun, fun! Gordon Webster & Band and Naomi on vocals were on fire! Topping off the night was a surprise visit from Tamar Korn. What a special treat to have her join in on a few numbers. It was great to see KI packed with a wide mix of dancers from both near and far.

Of course the weekend would not be possible without all the wonderful dancers who participated. Thanks also to everyone who helped at the dance, plus with hosting, transporting, running the door and spreading the word, especially Betty, Margaret, Meredith, Aslan, Chris and Jason. Every little bit is what added up to such an exceptional weekend.

The vibe was so positive and full of joy! Looks like we will have to do #7 next year!

December Uptown Swing

The Love DogsUptown Swing Dance will be back at KI on Saturday, December 14 for a Holiday Swing Dance Party featuring The Love Dogs. Always full of good energy, they really know how to mix it up to keep the dance floor hoppin’ all night!

This will be the last Uptown Swing Dance of 2013! Join us for a fun and festive night! Beginners are very welcome and you do not need to have a partner. Come early to take the lesson prior to the dance, included in the admission price.

Uptown Swing Dance information.

January Lindy Hop Swing Class Session

Hop to the Beat ClassInfo is up for the first 6 week session of classes in Newton and Boston for 2014

New classes in Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1 and Lindy Hop Level 2 are scheduled in Newton Lower Falls starting Sunday evenings on January 12 and in Boston, Monday evenings on January 13. Both locations are conveniently accessible by car or T with free parking available. It will be possible to make up missed classes at the alternate location and it has been great to see students taking advantage of that.

Also coming up is a new class for intermediate to advanced Lindy Hoppers: Partner Charleston Fun - New Twists on Old Classics. Find new variations plus transitions for ins and outs using partner connection, stretch and rhythm. It will be challenging, energetic and of course a ton of fun! It meets on Sundays in NewtonThe Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama workshops are coming soon on November 29-December 1! This is the last week to register at discount prices, expiring next Wednesday, November 20!

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Winter Formal

Winter Formal

Hop to the Beat is excited about co-sponsoring a new event hosted by the Greater Boston Vintage Society. The 1st annual Winter Formal will be held on Sunday, December 15th. This vintage themed black-tie dinner and dance includes a showing of the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life on genuine 1946 film! Get out your best vintage threads and join the party. Tickets are only $30 and include a full meal, dessert, and popcorn. Space is limited! Registration ends December 10th.

Winter Formal details.

BSDN Dance Last Saturday

It was incredible to see the HUGE turnout for the farewell BSDN dance last Saturday! As dancers who have been around a long time, we saw friends from back in our early days, dancers from at least 6 states, many past and present students, as well as a ton of brand new people. It was a wonderful and well deserved celebration of Roger Weiss and his many years of service to the Boston Swing community. Thank you to everyone who joined in for this very special occasion!

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