Awesome Uptown Swing dance to close out the year! Sax Gordon and his band delivered a fun, energy filled evening, just as promised! Gordon always surprises us with the range of styles, even some hints of Gypsy Swing thrown into the mix. Thanks to everyone who joined us and we appreciate those who dressed up and added to the festive atmosphere. Just for the record, I (Aurelie, not Tony) wore a skirt at least twice this summer to dances, including one of ours, so it does happen! I didn’t realize it would be such an event:-)

Sorry to be late with our message as we’ve both had colds all week. We did want to be sure and thank everyone who joined us from near and far for the Skye & Naomi weekend. There were dancers from 8 states represented at the workshops. We said it would be awesome and awesome it was! Many positive comments on the classes and Skye and Naomi provided plenty of inspiration.

Uptown Swing dance on Saturday night was off the chart! It didn’t quite make record attendance, but it had to be the record holder for most fun ever! The energy and atmosphere in the room was fantastic from beginning to end and we were so pleased to see such a wide diversity of dancers all having a great time together. Gordon Webster and his band were on fire! Naomi was phenomenal on vocals. So many people told us that it was one of the best dances ever:-)

To check out pictures from the workshops and dance:
http://www.hoptothebeat.com/media/photos/2010/11/26/skye-humphries-naomi…

Last chance for discount prices for the Skye Humphries and Naomi Uyama workshops on November 26-28, expiring this Wednesday, November 17! It will be possible to register after that date as long as space is available. Leaders are especially needed for most of the classes. For workshop details and registration: http://www.hoptothebeat.com/workshops/2010/11/skye-humphries-naomi-uyama

Thanks to Zac Wine, we have a great collection of new photos from our October Uptown Swing Dance featuring the Toni Lynn Washington Band. Check them out here:
http://www.hoptothebeat.com/media/photos/uptown-swing-dance-october-2010

Skye Humphries and Naomi Uyama Workshop Weekend

Only 3 more weeks until the Skye and Naomi weekend, November 26-28. So far there are dancers coming from 6 states. There is still time to register at discounted prices by November 17. Classes are included for all levels covering a variety of topics such as fundamentals, partnering, footwork, solo Jazz, slow dancing, as well as rhythm. All good stuff! For those looking for an extra challenge there is a partner routine class.

Saturday night, November 27 will be our next monthly Uptown Swing Dance in Brookline featuring the very fabulous Gordon Webster. For some special treats, Naomi will be singing with the band, Skye and Naomi will perform and the dance has been extended until 12:30am!

Be prepared for an awesome weekend!

For workshop details and registration:
http://www.hoptothebeat.com/workshops/2010/11/skye-humphries-naomi-uyama

Thank you to everyone who came out to Uptown Swing this past Saturday with the Toni Lynn Washington Band. As promised, Toni and her band gave us a fabulous night of Swing and the energy in the room was dynamic! There’s nothing better than a full room of happy, smiling faces:-)

New Session Lindy Hop/Swing Classes

Our new 6 week session of Lindy Hop classes starts this Sunday, October 24 back at Newton Lower Falls Community Center and Monday, October 25 at our new location, Ruggles Baptist Church in Boston. Here is what’s coming up: