Archive for February, 2013

Swing Boot Camp with Brian & Kellian

February 17th, 2013 | Category: dances

Have you ever wanted to learn to Lindy Hop but don’t have time to commit to a weekly class?  This is your chance! Our Swing Boot Camp is a 3 hour “crash course” workshop in Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing. Come learn from experienced teachers who are also social dancers in the Lindy Hop scene.

We will cover six count basic (East Coast Swing), basic eight count (Lindy Hop), and Charleston Basic. Moves include swing out, Lindy circle, swing out from closed, and side by side Charleston. At the end of this class, you will be able to attend a social dance and dance to music.

12:00 – 3:00 PM
$30 advanced on-line registration, $35 at the door (register at the door!)

Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland St
Charlestown, MA 02129

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I >heart< Swing with Professor Cunningham & His Old School

February 15th, 2013 | Category: dances

Boston Swing Central is very excited for one of our most beloved dances of the year! I <3 Swing (our Valentine's Day Ball), featuring our super-groovy custom-made Valentines, and our Cupids to deliver them to you! And as our musical guests, this year we have the Professor Cunningham & His Old School (featuring Gordon Webster's sax/clarinet virtuoso back with his own amazing band. This night will be guaranteed to be in our memories for a long time, so dress to impress and put on some red and pink and get ready to send your friends and secret dance crushes some Valentines... Check out Adrian's website here (turn down sound if at work!)

Lesson (included in the price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $17
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $15

The Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

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Jessy Carolina & the Hot Mess – CANCELLED!

February 08th, 2013 | Category: dances

Tonight’s dance is CANCELLED! Boston Swing Central is not excited to cancel Jessy Carolina & the Hot Mess.
Jessy Carolina & the Hot Mess

This band is awesome and someday will become a new favorite at Boston Swing Central, they blew us away when they were here last summer and we couldn’t wait to have them back! Jessy Carolina & the Hot Mess is a great hot mess, check ’em out next time!

Lesson (included in the price of admission): nope.
Dancing: not tonight!
General Admission: $XX
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $XX-2

The Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

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Ground Hog’s Day Swing with our DJs

February 01st, 2013 | Category: dances

Tonight, our DJs will hope to celebrate Ground Hog’s Day with some of the best swing music that they can find…what does Ground Hog’s Day have to do with swing? We don’t really know, but we figured we needed a great DJ night before we go a run of really great bands.

Lesson: 8pm to 9pm (included with admission)
Dancing: 9pm to 12 midnight
Admission: $10 (general), $8 (students and seniors with valid ID)

The Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

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