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Holiday Gifts of Dance

What’s better than a gift of dance this holiday season! Here’s what you will find in the Hop to the Beat Shop:

Ryan and Jenny’s series of teaching DVDs. Ryan and Jenny are two of the best Lindy Hop teachers and performers in the world. These DVDs are jam packed with information with very clear presentation and tons of demonstration.
Beantown Camp DVDs, including the 3 DVD set for 2012 covering class recaps, competitions, evening and class performances and Beantown Bounce (the awesome show)!
Beantown Camp and Hop to the Beat T-Shirts.
Gift Certificates which are customized to any amount.

Uptown Swing Dance December 2012

Photos from Uptown Swing Dance on Saturday, December 1, 2012 with the Gordon Webster Band featuring Naomi Uyama during the Skye Humphries and Naomi Uyama workshop weekend.

Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama Workshops 2012

Photos from Skye Humphries and Naomi Uyama’s workshops held on Friday, November 30 to Sunday, December 2, 2012.

Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama: Uptown Swing Dance with the Gordon Webster Band 2012

Syke Humphries & Naomi Uyama performing at Uptown Swing Dance with Gordon Webster (12/1/2012)

Skye Humphries and Naomi Uyama performing at Uptown Swing Dance with the Gordon Webster Band on Saturday, December 1, 2012.

Uptown Swing Dance on Saturday with Gordon Webster

Join us this Saturday, December 1 for our monthly Uptown Swing Dance. This month we are thrilled to have back the very fabulous Gordon Webster Band with the beautiful vocals of Naomi Uyama! Also featured during the evening will be a demo with Skye and Naomi that you won’t want to miss. Extra for this month, the dance has been extended to run until 12:30am. This is our last Uptown Swing dance of 2012 and we know we’ll be ending on a high note!

The atmosphere is fun and friendly and beginners are very welcome. You do not need to come with a partner. KI is a beautiful large space with a smooth wood floor and a convenient location on Harvard Street in Brookline (entrance on Williams Street). For those taking the T, it is close to both Coolidge Corner and Harvard Ave stops on the Green Line. If you want to come early for dinner or a drink, there are plenty of places nearby. Parking is free after 8:00pm (some areas after 6:00pm) and there are several town lots in the vicinity.

Beginners welcome, no partner needed
Location: KI (Congregation Kehillath Israel), 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446; entrance on Williams Street
Band: Gordon Webster Band with Naomi Uyama
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Time: 8:15pm-12:30am
Swing Lesson: 8:15-9:00pm
Dance Exhibition: Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama
Admission: $15 ($10 with Student ID)

Uptown Swing Dance information.

Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama Workshops This Weekend

The wait is over. Be prepared for a phenomenal weekend of workshops with Skye and Naomi! Classes are scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 30 - December 2. Join fellow dancers from 10 states and 4 countries. There are classes for all levels including beginners.

Friday, November 30, 2012
A. 7:30-8:30pm Rhythm Time!
B. 8:45-9:45pm Dancing Together

Saturday, December 1, 2012
C. 1:00-2:00pm Lindy Hop Fundamentals
D. 2:15-3:15pm Building On Your Basics
E. 3:30-4:30pm Charleston Foundation

Sunday, December 2, 2012
F. 1:00-2:00pm Solo Jazz Routine (closed to followers)
G. 2:15-3:15pm Variations Galore(closed to followers)
H. 3:30-4:30pm Instructors’ Choice
I. 4:45-5:45pm Lindy Hop Partner Routine (partner needed)

It will be possible to register at the workshops as space permits.

Workshop Location:
Lower Falls Community Center
545 Grove Street
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

Parking Information:
In Newton Lower Falls, please park in the inside parking lot only (near the entrance to the Lower Falls Community Center). The front and back parking lots belong to the Senior Center. There is plenty of on-street parking.

You can still pre-register to ensure your spot.

Complete workshop details and registration.

Crosby Whistle Stop on Friday

After Friday workshops, head on over to the Crosby Whistle Stop in Charlestown for the weekly Boston Swing Central dance. This week BSC is hosting the White Heat Swing Orchestra, one of the best local big bands.

Boston Swing Central information.

January Lindy Hop Swing Class Session

Plans are set for our first 6 week session of classes in Newton and Boston for 2013!

New classes in Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1 and Lindy Hop Level 2 are scheduled in Newton Lower Falls starting Sunday evenings on January 6 and in Boston, Monday evenings on January 7. Both locations are conveniently accessible by car or T with free parking available. It will be possible to make up missed classes at the alternate location and it has been great to see students taking advantage of that.

Also coming up, we have a new class for intermediate to advanced Lindy Hoppers: From the Vault. We will be focusing on the flashy side of Lindy Hop as we pull some gems out of the vault. It will be challenging, energetic and of course a ton of fun! It meets on Sundays in Newton.

Registration is open - Complete class information and registration.