Javier Johnson

Workshop Series

Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 3:15pm to 5:30pm

Javier learned to feel the music in Atlanta in early 2005 and literally has not stopped dancing since that day. Now living in the Hartford area, he has founded Hartford Underground and travels to teach and compete at events around the country. While Balboa is his specialty, Lindy Hop and Charleston are his first loves. Has been a regular instructor at Beantown Camp and organizes the Hart & Soul Weekend. You won’t want to miss these fun workshops!

Registration Update (2/20/2015@1:15pm): The lead-follow balance has improved and is now at a good place. There are currently about 10 spaces available. Registration is once again open to both leads and follows and we accept an equal mix of each. Registration will be taken at the door if there are still spaces open.

Boston, MA Saturday, February 21, 2015

3:15–4:15pm Diggin’ on James Brown Not only a great bandleader but a superb dancer, James Brown is a fantastic inspiration. His funky songs have interesting rhythms and influences which go beyond the standard Swing/Blues formula. We’ll learn to dance like James and really get down!

4:30–5:30pm Awesome Sauce (noun): The thing which transforms average into awesome. This class will show you how to take simple dance movement ingredients and make them into an awesome partnered dance.

8:15pm–12-00am Uptown Swing Dance

KI, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA

(entrance on Williams Street)

Swing Lesson 8:15–9:00pm

The Racky Thomas Band

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Special Event: Swing & Soul Dance at Uptown Swing

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Ruggles Baptist Church (near Fenway Park)

874 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215

Please bring a change of clean shoes.

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The weekend includes two workshops on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Ruggles Baptist Church (near Fenway Park), Boston, MA, plus a dance with The Racky Thomas Band at Uptown Swing on Saturday night at KI, Brookline, MA. The dance includes guest DJ Javier Johnson and the Electric Slide. The workshop registration discount deadlines are Thursday, January 15, 2015 for the Early Bird rate and Monday, February 16, 2015 for the Discount rate. There is limited space so workshops may close out.

Cost per person
Swing & Soul Package (2 workshops plus Uptown Swing)	Early Bird Payment by January 15, 2015	Discount Payment by February 16, 2015	Full Payment after February 16, 2015
Regular	$38	$44	$50
With Student ID	$32	$38	$44
Monthly Installment Plan Available
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Registration: Full payment, or monthly installment plan, is required to hold your spot. Partners not needed. Same price to watch workshops. If pre-registered, please arrive at least 10 minutes before first workshop 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 with clean soles. Smoother soles have less traction and are better for easy turning and movement. Please change shoes on the entrance mat to help prevent outside wet, salt and grit from getting on the wood floor.