Archive for August, 2009

Gordon Webster Trio

August 28th, 2009 | Category: dances

Once again, BOSTON SWING CENTRAL is proud to welcome back Gordon Webster, this time he plays as a trio.  Which will give him a chance to really stretch out his chops and play some soulful piano and some groovy stuff….so this will be quite  different than when he is with his full quartet.  Gordon’s sincerity, his honesty to the music really shines through in whatever form he takes, so we’re really lucky and excited to have him back.  He’s truely a dynamic artist, whether he’s challenging himself by playing with the Cangelosi Cards, or with his own quartet, or with his expanded quintet.  We’re lucky he lives close by and really loves visiting Boston, and he’s inventive enough as to keep us guessing as to what he’s bringing.  He just got back from some time in Europe and this Fall he’ll head out to the West Coast, so the World is definitely becoming enlightened to the talent that lies within, so let’s enjoy him while we can!

This wildly popular group draws a big crowd, so come early to guarantee your spot on the floor! 
Lesson 8-9pm
Dancing 9:pm-12 midnight
Admission: $15 / $12 for students (with valid ID) and seniors

 

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A Tribute to the Dog Days of Summer

August 21st, 2009 | Category: dances

The dog days of summer are here at last.  If we knew starting back up our dance would bring on the heat, we’d have done it a lot sooner.  We’re happy to inform you that Boston Swing Central is continuing our dance at our new temporary venue in Inman Square, Extreme Dancesport.  It is our intention that we’ll be here only a month or two while we work on the details of a more permanent venue.  But to keep us running in the interim, we need you all to show up and dance!  We had a great turn out last week and we hope you’ll keep coming out for more!

 
This Friday we will challenge our DJs to keep things fun and cool in the hot summer night, spinning tunes to celebrate summer or chill you with a tease of cooler weather just around the corner.  We will also issue a challenge to the many air conditioners in the windows of Extreme Dancesport to keep it the temperatures down.  So come and dance into the summer night with us..
 
Boston Swing Central
at Extreme Dancesport
288 Norfolk St # 3
Cambridge, MA 02139

Lesson: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $10
Students and Seniors (with valid ID): $8

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Summer Outdoor Dance Series Continues at Piers Park!

August 16th, 2009 | Category: dances

Boston Swing Central ready to be back at Piers Park!  It’s been such a strange summer with all the rain and unseasonably chilly temperatures, but we’re still glad it’s summer.  In July, we had a wonderful day in Copley Square and we’re hoping that our return to Piers Park in East Boston is just as lovely.  So keep your fingers crossed for a warm, dry day with gentle breezes.  Piers Park Swing is Sunday, August 16th. 

On September 13th, we’ll be back in Copley to wrap our outdoor dance series. 

Details

Address: Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, East Boston, MA 02128

Lesson: 2pm – 3pm

Dancing: 3pm-5pm

Cost: FREE!!!

Here’s a link to the park for further info.  Check out that view! 

http://www.bostonharborwalk.com/placestogo/location.php?nid=4&sid=24

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We’re back Starting August 14th!

August 14th, 2009 | Category: dances
Hopefully you’re enjoying all of the outdoor dances that Boston Swing Central has been presenting, we’re getting closer to finding our new venue, but for now, we will be at Extreme Dancesport in Inman Square, Cambridge.  This is an urban loft space dance studio, not far from our previous locations in Central Square, just a few blocks walk up, Prospect St.  Extreme Dancesport is located at 288 Norfolk St, 3rd Floor Cambridge.  And there’s AIR CONDITIONING!
 
We are excited to start our dance up again for you and we hope you’ll turn up.  Tonight will feature the fine music of our house DJ Jay Provost with special guest DJs Ogden Sawyer and “Blues Brian” Mullin
 
 
Boston Swing Central
at Extreme Dancesport
288 Norfolk St # 3
Cambridge, MA 02139

Lesson: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing:  9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $10
Students and Seniors: $8

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August 08th, 2009 | Category: sidebar_posts

 

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Dirty Water Lindy Staff Registration

August 08th, 2009 | Category: dances

Hello,

Here is the Paypal button with all the options for the Dirty Water Lindy & Blues Exchange Staff registration. Please be sure to register as well, as we will be generating door lists from a script and the recorded registration will help us with head counts, etc. Also if you can host anyone or are hosting someone please sign up for housing….we’re looking forward to a great exchange.

We’ve given you a discount in the weekend registration price that barely covers the band fees for the weekend, we’ve also given you a discount on the T-Shirt price if you want one of them. Unfortunately, the Fenway Park tour, and the bus fees for the apple picking are the same as anyone else, as we are just charging the face value for them.

Step 1: Payment (make Paypal payment here)


Please Choose an Option




Step 2: Go here and register.

Step 3: Go here and put your name in for housing.

Thanks!

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Swingin’ on the Charles

August 01st, 2009 | Category: dances
Boston Swing Central is very excited to tell you that this year, we’ve been asked to host Swingin’ on the Charles.  Swingin’ on the Charles has been an annual tradition and is one of the highlights of the Summer season.  This dance is outside underneath the twilight sky along the Charles River on the docks of the Community Boathouse on August 1st.  If it rains (and lord knows this is a possibilty), we’ll move it inside the Boathouse.  Previous years we’ve been lucky with the weather and we’ve always had a large crowd of both experienced and new dancers.
 
The dance features one of Kellian & Brian teaching our beginners dance lesson which gets started at 7:30pm.  The dance starts early at 8:30pm and ends at 11:00pm.  We will be featuring some of Boston’s best swing DJs.  We hope you mark this on your calendar, as this is definitely not the weekend to go to the Cape or up to Maine…
 
Please note: All proceeds from this dance go to benefit the Community Boating’s Junior Program which allows children to sail for $1.  More info: http://www.community-boating.org/acc_geninfo.php
Parking: Parking is available at Mass Eye & Ear for $5 (validated voucher by CBI).  In the past some folks have been frustrated to realize they need to bring the voucher into CBI and have it validated, please don’t forget it, or you’ll have to make a trek back to your car. More info describing those restrictions: http://www.community-boating.org/benefits.php 
 
Community Boathouse
Storrow Drive 
near Charles MGH T-Stop
Lesson 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Dance  8:00pm – 11:00pm
General Admisson: $10
Students and Seniors: $8
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