Beantown Camp Discount Date

Beantown Camp 2011 Photo Booth Album

Have you ever attended a dance weekend and been energized, inspired, enlightened or wowed? Did you want more? Imagine what a whole week can do for your dancing! Beantown Camp is designed to give you just that opportunity. Check out some comments from campers:

“In a word: fabulous! Thanks for a remarkable week that hit all the right notes. I can’t imagine NOT being at Beantown year after year. I love it that much.”
“What a week. Thanks so much to everyone for putting in such long hours to make Beantown such an amazing event! Most definitely worth the investment, says I.”
“I can’t thank you guys enough for the FABULOUS time I had at Beantown. It’s my third camp but my first whole shebang and man, going the extra mile and staying was a BLAST. Doing a routine in the track really brings everyone together. Met tons of great people, danced my toes off and learned a lot. Such nice people on all sides: the attendees, the instructors and the college staff.”“Thanks so much for putting on such an amazing event! I loved it! Beantown was the Best vacation I’ve ever had! I can’t wait for next year!”
“Beantown is an event that mixes world-class instruction and excellent music with a level of friendliness and accessibility that’s really remarkable.”
“It was SO amazing, truly a special week for many people.”
“I’m so glad I attended; being totally immersed in dance for almost a whole week, plus the camaraderie that developed with the other campers combined to make an unforgettable learning experience.”
“My dancing has gone up several notches since the camp.”
“I had a life changing experience this year. I am so glad I signed up for the whole week.”
“The Beantown experience is a must for anyone who is serious about Lindy.”
“The DJ’s were great, the live bands fantastic, and all the students and staff and everyone had such a positive energy!!”
“Beantown is my favorite week of the year!”
“This was my first Beantown Camp and I had the best dance-event time EVER (and I have traveled to well over 25 exchanges and camps all across the US in my 2 3/4 years of dance history.)”
“As always, I return well-fed, tired, inspired, and enthusiastic to move my dance forward.”
“The camp experience, besides being wonderful fun as always, has made my dancing smoother, more relaxed, and more expressive.”
“I met so many interesting people and learned so much from the many great instructors.”

Camp runs from June 28 to July 5 with multiple registration options. Join us for an amazing dance vacation. Register by May 31 to get the last discount prices!

The website continues to be updated with the latest info. Check out all the details.

BSDN 25th Anniversary Dance

The place to be this Saturday night is in Watertown at the BSDN 25th Anniversary Dance! Music will be provided by Dom V & the Swingout Big Band, a true big band! We hope to see all of the Boston Swing community come together and show Roger Weiss our appreciation for continuing to bring us live music for our dancing pleasure year after year! Twenty five years is something to celebrate.

Special this month will be cake and ice cream, door prizes and more!

Boston Swing Dance Network dance information.

Toni Lynn Washington Band coming to Uptown Swing on May 19

Our next monthly Uptown Swing dance is coming up in Brookline on Saturday, May 19 featuring the Toni Lynn Washington Band, a guaranteed fun time! Toni is Boston’s own Queen of Swing and she knows how to keep our happy feet moving all night. The music will be great for Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa and even some Blues. This will be an excellent night to bring your friends and introduce them to the joy of dancing! The pre-dance lesson is included.

Uptown Swing Dance information.

Beantown Camp Discount News

Beantown Camp 2011 Photo Booth Album

The last chance for a registration discount is coming up on May 31! If you have submitted a registration but not made the payment, we need to receive it by May 31 to get the discount prices. It is also the deadline for making full payments if you have paid a deposit.

Registration information.

Join dancers from 24 states and 7 countries (so far) coming together for an awesome dance experience! Lindy Hop is the main focus, although there are plenty of other class choices such as Balboa, Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz and specialty topics. That’s just the classes. Beantown is so much more! Campus Five, Gordon Webster, Glenn Crytzer, Competitions, Beantown Bounce (the instructors show), Norma Miller, Beantown’s Got Talent, Beantown Karaoke, 4th of July BBQ, Happy Hour, Soul Party, the Pub, the food, the beaches…good times! Now is the perfect time to plan your summer vacation of dance!

Camp runs from June 28 to July 5 with multiple registration options. If you have always wanted to come to Beantown, this will be a phenomenal year to do so. If you’ve never done the full week, do it in 2012. There is just too much that you won’t want to miss!

The website continues to be updated with the latest info. Check out all the details.

Racky Thomas at Uptown Swing this Saturday

Come on out to Uptown Swing this Saturday, April 28 for a fun night of dancing with the Racky Thomas Band! The music will be excellent for Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa and even some Blues.

Uptown Swing is held at Brookline Tai Chi, which is our wonderful venue conveniently located directly across from the Washington Square T stop on Beacon Street. There’s AC, a fabulous floor for dancing, plus free street parking after 8:00pm. Beginners are very welcome and there is a lesson included at the beginning of the evening to get everyone started. You do not need to have a partner to attend. Bring your friends and introduce them to the joy of dancing!

Beginners welcome, no partner needed
Special this month: Class performance of the Lindy Chorus, a tribute to Frankie Manning!
Location: Brookline Tai Chi, 1615 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Band: Racky Thomas Band
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 8:15pm-12:00am
Swing Lesson: 8:15-9:00pm
Admission: $15 ($10 with Student ID)

Uptown Swing Dance information.

Join Second Week of New Session Lindy Hop/Swing Classes

As always, it is still possible to join our new session of classes in the second week. This is our last session before Beantown Camp! Classes for this session 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 classes do need leaders, especially the Sunday Newton class! The Level 2 classes are close to even and there is room to join.

Also on Sunday in Newton we are teaching Jazzing up your Lindy Hop, a fun class focusing on adding Jazz steps to partner dancing. This class is close to even.

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

Full details and registration.

Beantown Camp Early Bird Date Coming Up April 30

The Early Bird discount for camp registration expires on Monday, April 30. Payment (deposit or full) must be received by that date to qualify! Come to Beantown for a dance vacation! Everything you need is included on campus. No need for a car. No need to figure out where to eat. Immerse yourself in dancing, friends and having an amazing time. The setting is beautiful, right on the shore just north of Boston. World class instructors, incredible dancers, top bands, performances and entertainment, competitions and SO MUCH MORE!!!

Join us for our 16th year! There are multiple housing choices to choose from whether you want a single, double (2 beds) or to coordinate with a group of people.

Camp runs from June 28 to July 5 with multiple registration options. If you have always wanted to come to Beantown, this will be a phenomenal year to do so. If you’ve never done the full week, do it in 2012. You will be glad you did!

The website continues to be updated with the latest info. Check out all the details at:

Full Camp Information & Registration

Lindy Hop/Swing Classes Start This Week

Our new 6 week session starts this Sunday, April 22 at the Newton Lower Falls Community Center in Newton and this Monday, April 23 at Ruggles Baptist Church in Boston near Fenway Park. You do not need to attend with a partner for any of the classes. 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. If you have any friends who have been wanting to get started, please send them along! This class meets in both Newton and Boston.
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. This class meets in Newton and Boston.
Jazzing up your Lindy Hop: This is a new class aimed at more experienced Lindy Hop dancers and meets in the Newton location only. There are a lot of fun Jazz steps which are great to dance solo which also incorporate nicely into our partner dancing. Jazz steps are an excellent way to work on varying the rhythm, musicality, as well as adding some new variety into your dancing. If you like to play with footwork, whether in a partner move or when you have a little space for your own individuality, this will be a great class for you!

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.

Full details and registration.

Beantown Camp Early Bird Registration

The last day for the Beantown early bird registration prices is coming up quickly on Monday, April 30! If you have submitted a registration but not made the payment, we need to receive it by April 30 to get the early bird prices.

You can check out details on the Beantown website.

Beantown Camp 2012 is going to be AWESOME! With our last night falling on July 4th, this will be an excellent opportunity to attend the full week.

Check out the full schedule to see all the great stuff to look forward to.

Beantown Camp Music

It’s Beantown’s 16th year and of course we have to make it the most awesome ever! With the stellar line-up of bands and DJs, it’s a can’t miss!

First, the return of Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander! Not just one night, but for two! There was no question after last year that we had to bring them back!

Can’t miss Gordon Webster’s Band featuring Naomi Uyama! A Beantown favorite. Camp would not be the same without them!

Rounding out the live music is Glenn Crytzer and his Syncopators featuring Meschiya Lake and Solomon Douglas! They will be joining us for our last evening as we celebrate the 4th of July and another amazing week of Beantown.

That’s a lot to be excited about! But there’s more…

Michael Gamble will be running our DJ booth with an excellent crew which includes Dan Newsome, Jesse Hanus, Erica Vess and Alain Wong! In addition, Peter Strom will be back hosting a late night Soul Party, a not-to-be-missed Beantown highlight!

Early Bird registration ends on April 30! Register now to get the cheaper prices. Most of the Endicott housing options are still available.

Camp runs from June 28 to July 5 with multiple registration options. If you have always wanted to come to Beantown, this will be a phenomenal year to do so. If you’ve never done the full week, do it in 2012. You will be glad you did!