The next 6 week session begins on Sunday, February 23 in Newton Lower Falls and Monday, February 24 in Boston. Classes have a relaxed atmosphere, are good exercise, and a fun opportunity to meet people.

• Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1
  Appropriate for anyone starting out as well as those with some experience who are working on building a solid foundation of dance skills. Includes six count basics, an intro to eight count basics, along with a variety of fun steps to build your repertoire and get you out on the dance floor! Meets in both locations.
• Lindy Hop Level 2
  For more intermediate level Swing dancers, some prior Lindy Hop experience is helpful. Eight and six count basics will be mixed along with a variety of classic Lindy Hop, newer variations, and a focus on partnering, technique and style. Meets in both locations.
• Big Apple
  Learn the Frankie Manning choreographed version as seen in the movie Keep Punchin’. It’s a fun and energetic routine, plus a little piece of history for all Lindy Hopper’s to know. We need a little Frankie right now in honor of his 100th birthday! Meets in Newton location.

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

Full class details on website.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the first Uptown Swing Dance of 2014! It was a wonderful turnout to start off the year and some great music with Boston Swing Express.

There are many special events coming up, so get out your dance calendar and don’t miss a single one!

Gordon Webster at Boston Swing Central

Any night when Gordon Webster is in town is a special one! Head on over to the Crosby Whistle Stop this Friday for an amazing night of dancing. Expect a packed house!

Boston Swing Central information.

Providence Swings 10th Anniversary Dance

Providence Swings is celebrating their 10th anniversary this Saturday, February 1st and have a jam-packed evening of good times planned.

• Potluck dinner
• Beginner Swing lesson
• Live Music with Jessy Carolina & the Hot Mess
• DJ Jesse Hanus
• Solo Charleston Contest
• Cake
• Motown at Midnight

Now that is a celebration! All for only $10. Let’s all head down to RI and join the festivities with our friends at Providence Swings!

Full details on website.

Swing & Soul Dance at Uptown Swing

On Saturday, March 1st, Uptown Swing Dance will be having a special Swing & Soul night! The Racky Thomas Band always brings a fun night of Swing. Add some classic Soul, and guest DJ Javi Johnson, who will also teach a lesson on the Electric Slide!

Please note that this dance will be at Extreme Dancesport in Cambridge and NOT at our usual location in Brookline!

Full Uptown Swing details on website.

Boston Tea Party

Champion level instruction with over 80 workshops. West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Balboa. Over 140 attendees and over 500 competitors. Dancing with the White Heat Orchestra and some of the country’s top DJs. Three ballrooms and all-night social dancing. All that and more!

Where is this all happening? Right here in Newton, MA, March 20-23! This is going to be one big dance party!

Registration is open!

Boston Tea Party information.

The Dirty Dozen Weekend

Providence Swings is at it again with another edition of The Dirty Dozen Weekend, April 25-27. Four world class instructors, Peter Strom & Naomi Uyama, Jeremy Otth & Laura Keat. Two nights of live music with Gordon Webster. One epic mash-up Jack & Jill competition. Always a super fun weekend!

Registration opens February 12th!

Dirty Dozen Weekend information.

Frankie Manning 100th Birthday Celebration

Frankie Manning leading the Shim Sham during a Hop to the Beat Dance at the Cambridge Friends School in 2005.

This May, Lindy Hoppers around the world will be celebrating Frankie Manning’s 100th birthday. Uptown Swing will be hosting a local celebration on May 10th and welcome all dancers to join in!

All profits from the dance will go to the Frankie Manning Foundation.

Details to come!

Full Uptown Swing details on website.

Beantown Camp

Beantown registration has been open for one week now and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the response! Groups are already forming from Baltimore, Chicago, New York, Providence, Québec and Maine!

There are currently 2 spots left in Tier 3 for first time campers and less than 10 for Tier 4 of regular admission. Get’em while they last!

There is still plenty of available housing on campus, although some of the options have filled.

More exciting announcements will be coming soon!

Beantown Camp information.

Join the Beantown Camp 2014 Facebook event.

It 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.

Uptown 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.

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.