Mezz (n.): anything supreme, genuine. Ex., “this is really the mezz.”
Cat (n.): musician in swing band. (via Cab Calloway’s 1939 Hepster’s Dictionary.

Amy Kucharik first met trombonist Tim Lewandowski dancing at a Boston Swing Central dance, and the two have been friends ever since. They became musical collaborators over a decade ago and a few years ago founded the Mezzcats along with fellow dancer / pianist Michael Valdez and clarinetist Billy Novick.  Amy and her bands are known around New England for a variety of styles and tempos tailor-made for partner dancers; as Friends With Benefits they have played swing dances at Elm City Exchange and several regional dances. To make this occasion really the mezz, the band will feature BSC favorite guitarist and vocalist Cassidy Holden. These cats will play authentic 1920s and 30s swing with a few modern twists (and a few of Amy’s original tunes) for an evening that’s sure to blow your top!

Please note: must be Fully Vaccinated and Boosted to attend. And must (for the time being) wear a KN95, N95 or KF94 mask or paper surgical mask, please no cloth masks yet, they say these are somewhat worthless. We also ask that if you are attending, please try to limit attending other large events 3-4 days before attending Boston Swing Central. We are still hearing about 1 reported case of a person testing positive after each of our recent dances, so please be vigilant, and also please tell us if you do test positive.

Beginner Swing Dance Lesson (included w/ price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Swing Dancing: 9:00pm – 11:45pm
Advance General Admission: $18 (before the day of the event)
Advance Students and Seniors (65+) (with Valid ID): $13 (before the day of the event)

Q Ballroom
26 New Street, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02138

Boston Swing Central is excited to have DJ Javier Johnson come up from Connecticut to spin for us Saturday April 9th.

Javier Johnson is a rocket scientist by trade. He is well versed in all the swing dances, but specializes teaching in Balboa and soul. From the basics with Basie to hot jazz of Django, he’ll play almost anything as long as it’s good and has a little spice to it. And he’s found a lot of great tunes he wishes to showcase so we’re having him DJ the whole night.

We’re will also be providing another Advanced Beginner class before the dance, and before the beginner lesson. So sign up for that if you’re interested and take your dancing beyond our beginner lesson! Then stick around and angel (assist), or switch roles in our beginner lesson. Or go grab some food or drink.

We will have limited attendance capacity and will require all attendees to show proof of vaccination and to wear masks the entire time they are in the venue (including while dancing!) We recommend testing your mask in advance to ensure that you are able to move and breathe in it without it falling down. In addition to required masking, we will have windows open and fans running throughout.

Beginner Swing Lesson (included w/ price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Adv Beginner Lesson ($5) 7:00pm -8:00pm
Social Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am

Advance Tickets before dance (click here) currently closed for today but tickets available at-the-door:
General Admission: $11
Students (w/ Valid ID) and Seniors (65+): $8
Advanced Beginner Lesson: $5

At-the-door (Day of Dance) admission: $13
Students (w/ Valid ID) and Seniors (65+): $10
Adv Beginner Lesson: $5

Q Ballroom
26 New Street, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02138