There is still one week left to register for the Skye & Naomi workshops at the early bird prices, expiring on Wednesday, October 31!

You do not need to do the full weekend as workshops are a la carte. The price is only $15 per workshop with even greater savings for 4 or more. To get this great deal, a completed registration with payment must be received by the early bird due date. Sending a check postmarked by October 31 will also qualify.

Skye & Naomi are highly sought out instructors and we are looking forward to having them back here in the Boston area. There are a variety of classes to choose from with great stuff for all levels. It is going to be an excellent weekend! All classes will be taking place in Newton Lower Falls on November 30-December 2.

Complete workshop schedule and registration.

Don’t delay - register today!

Our new 6 week session starts this Monday, October 22 at Ruggles Baptist Church in Boston near Fenway Park. This is our last session for 2012!

Thank you to all the Sunday students who have asked about our not running classes this next session. We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and are sorry that we are skipping this one. This fall has been one of complications and after losing a night for the floor refinishing, the Skye & Naomi workshop weekend, and some family obligations to attend to, we determined that we couldn’t fit another session in. Sunday classes will resume in January!

Here is what’s coming up on Mondays:

• Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop
  This class is for both brand new dancers and those with some experience who would like to build a stronger foundation and gain more confidence on the dance floor. Six count basics are covered along with a different selection of fun steps each session. There are 7 different sessions at this level, which can be taken in any order, providing the opportunity to develop a good base for social dancing while continuing to learn new steps. If you have any friends who have been wanting to get started, please send them along!
• Lindy Hop Level 2
  This class is aimed at intermediate level Swing dancers who can already comfortably social dance any style of triple-step Swing. It is not necessary to already know Lindy Hop. The class focuses on core moves, including a mix of 8 and 6 count basics, emphasizing technique and lead-follow connection. There are 8 different sessions at this level which continually change over time and can be taken in any order. Each session includes a mix of classic Charleston moves and newer variations.

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 or at the first class by cash, check or credit card. Thanks!
    
Free parking available as well as near public transportation.

Full class details and registration.

Thank you to everyone who made their way on Saturday to Uptown Swing! Boston Swing Express was on fire like we’ve not seen before. They kept us moving, that’s for sure:-) Plus thanks to Stan & July, the TinkerBalus instructors and attendees for joining us and bringing your wonderful Balboa energy! Thanks also to Extreme Dancesport for opening their beautiful new space to us with their awesome sprung floor, just perfect for the evening. So much fun!

Our next dance will be on Saturday, November 3 with the always awesome Racky Thomas Band, one of our favorites! If you want to feel happy and great all over, this is the band for you. They just make you want to get out on the dance floor with a joy that keeps us coming back for more. Their style reflects the Chicago Blues and it swings!

We will be at our new venue, KI, located in Brookline just a few blocks from Coolidge Corner. We had a ton of positive comments after our September dance at KI and are looking forward to being back there in November.

Uptown Swing Dance information

Our new 6 week session starts on Monday, October 22 at Ruggles Baptist Church in Boston near Fenway Park. This will be our last class session of 2012! You do not need to attend with a partner for any of the classes. If you have any friends who would like to get started, please pass on the info. Now is a great time to get out dancing! Here is what’s coming up:

• Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop
  This class is for brand new dancers, those with some experience, and continuing students who would like to build a stronger foundation and gain more confidence on the dance floor. Six count basics are covered along with a different selection of fun steps each session. There are 7 different sessions at this level, which can be taken in any order, providing the opportunity to develop a good base for social dancing while continuing to learn new steps.
• Lindy Hop Level 2
  This class is aimed at intermediate level Swing dancers who can already comfortably social dance any style of triple-step Swing. It is not necessary to already know Lindy Hop to get started. The class focuses on core moves, including a mix of 8 and 6 count basics, emphasizing technique and lead-follow connection. There are 8 different sessions at this level which continually change over time and can be taken in any order. Each session includes a mix of classic Charleston moves and newer variations.

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 by credit card or PayPal or at the first class by cash, check or credit card. Thanks!

Free parking is available as well as very near several public transportation options.

Full class details and registration.

We are sorry to our Sunday students that we won’t be doing a second fall session. This fall has been one of complications and after losing a night for the floor and some family obligations to attend to, we determined that we couldn’t fit another session in. Classes will resume in January!

Our next dance will be on Saturday, October 13 featuring Boston Swing Express. The band, lead by Swing guitarist Mike DiBari, plays a mix of Little big band Swing, hot Blues and Gypsy Jazz. Also featured this month will be a special performance from some of the amazing instructors who will be in town for the TinkerBal weekend. You won’t want to miss it!

As we are settling into our new dance venue in Brookline, our usual Uptown Swing schedule has been a bit disrupted. For this October dance we are at a special location, the new Extreme Dancesport studio in Cambridge. This venue is spacious and made for dancing with a new sprung wood floor. Tons of free parking is nearby. The Alewife T is the closest stop, about a 10-15 minute walk, and there are several buses that stop very close. You can find all of the information on our website.

Uptown Swing Dance information and directions.
 
For those interested in the TinkerBal workshops, Stan & July report that only waitlist places are currently available. The instructors are Bobby White, Kate Hedin, David Rehm and Teni Lopez-Cardenas, all international Balboa stars and we are looking forward to having them all join us at our dance. If you are registered for the workshops, you are in for some excellent classes!

Check out all the details on the TinkerBal website.