After over 26 years of bringing live music to the Boston Swing dance community, the Boston Swing Dance Network will be holding their 2nd to last dance EVER this Saturday, September 14. The dance is held in Watertown and this month features Doc Scanlon, a long time band playing for BSDN.

Full information on BSDN.

Class details and registration are up for the Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama weekend scheduled for November 29-December 1. This will be year number 6 for what has become the annual Skye-Naomi-Gordon weekend. A not-to-be-missed event!

There are two new registration options you can take advantage of now!

• Special Full Package Discount Payment by September 25! For only $100 you can get 9 workshops with Skye & Naomi plus Uptown Swing with Gordon Webster on Saturday night. That is an excellent price to experience the full weekend with this incredible lineup of talent.
• Register by September 28 to take advantage of the 3 month online installment plan. Combine this with the Special Full Package Discount for monthly payments of only about $33 to get the entire weekend! Also available for all other registration options. Now that’s easy!

Skye and Naomi workshop information.

Uptown Swing dances continue this fall at KI in Brookline. This wonderful space has a very large wood floor, AC and is conveniently located just a few blocks from Coolidge Corner on Harvard St. On street parking is available as well as several town lots nearby. Public transportation is very accessible with 2 nearby T stations and a bus that stops out front.

KI has been an awesome venue for Uptown Swing, although it comes with scheduling challenges as requested dates are not always available. Please note that the September dance will be held at Extreme Dancesport in Cambridge. Another wonderful venue!

Uptown Swing is friendly and fun with a live band each month. A lesson is included which starts at 8:15pm and the dance at 9:00pm. All levels are welcome and no partners are needed.

• September 21: Racky Thomas Band (special location)
• October 19: Toni Lynn Washington Band
• November 30: Gordon Webster Band featuring Naomi Uyama
  
• December 14: Holiday Party with The Love Dogs

Uptown Swing Dance information and directions.

Information is now up and registration is open for the Skye & Naomi weekend coming up November 29 to December 1. This is the 6th time with this dynamic duo along with the always amazing Gordon Webster featured at Saturday’s Uptown Swing Dance. Every time this weekend somehow just gets better and better and is surely one of the best highlights of the year!

There is a full schedule of Lindy Hop workshops with classes for all levels. All classes will be held at the Newton Lower Falls location.

Check out the special FULL PACKAGE early bird discount available through September 25! If you register soon, you can even take advantage of a 3 part installment plan to make your payments online.

Check the website for all details and registration.

September marks a new season of dancing and a great time to get back into class after the summer break. It is also an excellent time for those just getting started. Classes are a great first step to bringing new people into the dance community. Most of our new students come from recommendations and we really appreciate your help to keep our community growing and thriving!

Our new class session starts Sunday nights on September 8 in Newton Lower Falls and Monday nights on September 9 at Ruggles Church  in Boston (near Fenway Park). There are classes for all levels, no partners required.

Here’s what’s up for the next 6 week session:

• Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1: For those who are brand new to Swing dancing, this is the place for you! Also ideal if you have some experience and would like to brush up on skills and build a repertoire of fun moves. Six count basics will be covered along with a different selection of steps each session providing a foundation of the basic elements of Lindy Hop including rhythm, style and partner connection. There are 7 different sessions at this level building a good base for social dancing. Level 1 classes may be taken in any order. It is recommended to stay at this level long enough to feel very comfortable before moving to Level 2. Discount after 2 sessions! No experience or partner required. This class meets in both Newton and Boston.
• Lindy Hop Level 2: Level 2 focuses on the core fundamentals of Lindy Hop, including a mix of 8 and 6 count basics. Emphasis is on technique, partner connection, musicality and building skills. No previous Lindy Hop experience required, although must competently social dance any style of triple-step Swing. There are 8 different sessions at this level which continually change over time and can be taken in any order. Each session includes a range of classic Charleston to newer variations, all with a touch of flash! Discount after 2 sessions. No partner required. This class meets in both Newton and Boston.
• Wraps, Reversals & Rhythms: Play with partnering, stretch and rhythm changes to find new ways to add variety to your Lindy Hop. Some themes explored will be using wraps, changes of direction and unexpected twists and turns. If you are an experienced Lindy Hop dancer with solid basics and would like to find some new ideas and inspirations, this is a class for you! No partner required. This class meets on Sundays in Newton.

Class information and registration.