It is still possible to join the new session of classes in the second week. This is the last session of 2013!

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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.

The Level 1 class in Boston has 1 or 2 more leaders! The other classes do have more followers, especially both of the Level 2s.

For Sundays only, there is a new class for intermediate to advanced Lindy Hoppers: “Stops” Routine/Fast Dancing. After learning this classic routine, the class will focus on how to dance faster and with Lindy Hop styling. It was a fun class on Sunday and we’ll be reviewing everything in the 2nd week.

Free parking available in both locations as well as near public transportation.

Full class details and registration.

The next Uptown Swing Dance is on Saturday, September 21. For this month, Uptown Swing will be held at the beautiful Extreme Dancesport studio in Cambridge as KI will not be available.

September features the always joyful and energetic Racky Thomas Band! It was so much fun doing the Swing Stroll at the last dance that it may just make another appearance:-)

Uptown Swing Dance information.

The new season of dancing is upon us! Plus September marks the 18th anniversary of Hop to the Beat. Wow! We never could have imagined back in those early days, just hoping to get some people interested in dancing Lindy Hop, that this is where we would be today!

A new 6 week class session starts Sunday nights on September 8 in Newton Lower Falls and Monday nights on September 9 at Ruggles Church (near Fenway Park). There are classes for all levels, no partners required.

• Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1
  Newton & Boston
• Lindy Hop Level 2
  Newton & Boston
• Wraps, Reversals & Rhythms
  Newton

Students are going back to class and you should too! If you have been wanting to learn how to dance, now is an excellent time to start.

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.

Class details and registration.

The Boston area is jam-packed with things to do this fall and here are some highlights of what’s coming up.

Dirty Water Lindy & Blues Exchange

Boston Swing Central is hosting an exchange for the weekend of September 26-29. An exchange is an event focused on social dancing where visiting dancers get to experience the local community and a taste of the area. Bands featured are Jan Marie & the Mean Reds, Mona’s Hot Four+3, Gordon Webster Band and Tin Pan Band.

Check out the full schedule of dances and events and register today.

TinkerBal

Boston Balboa is hosting a special weekend of small group Balboa workshops on October 4-6. Classes are with some of the world’s best Balboa instructors including Bobby White, Kate Hedin, Nelle Cherry and Adam Speen. For Balboa enthusiasts, this will be the place to be!

Check the TinkerBal details and registration information.

Solo Charleston Workshops with Jon Tigert

Providence Swings is hosting a day of Solo Charleston workshops with the fabulous and multi-talented Jon Tigert on Saturday, November 2. Solo Charleston classes are fun and also an excellent way to work on your dance skills. There will be classes for all levels. Workshops will be followed by The Lindy Hop Stomp Dance.

Providence Swings workshop information.

BSDN Final Dance

The Boston Swing Dance Network has been bringing live music to the Boston Swing dance community for over 26 years! This dance was created when a Swing community was just getting started in Boston and Roger Weiss deserves high praise for keeping it going all these years. Lindy Hop might not be around today if it wasn’t for individuals such as Roger who kept Swing alive. BSDN’s last dances are on Saturday, September 14 and Saturday, November 9 in Watertown. Everyone should come out to celebrate this incredibly long run and to thank Roger for his many years of service.

Full information on BSDN.

For those who want to start thinking about NEXT summer, the dates for Beantown are set from June 26-July 3. There will be similar registration options as in the past. Believe it or not, plans are already in the works. This will be the 18th year! Think about doing the full week to get the whole experience as each day brings something special! Details will not be available for awhile, but no doubt it will be a spectacular opportunity for a very fun and inspiring week.

Check out last year’s info to get an idea what it’s all about.