Ah, New England, and Noreasters!   Not much you can do?  Now is there?  We’re all still riding high from Kind of a Big Deal!  Come out  and dance to some of our finest DJs!

Lesson (included w/ admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $10
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $8

Extreme Dancesport
26 New Street, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02138

Friday, January 23 – Extreme Dancesport, Gordon Webster & Hetty Kate

8pm-9pm  Beginner Lesson

9pm-10:30pm Gordon Webster & Hetty Kate

10:30-11:15pm Jack & Jill Prelims

11:15pm-12:30am Gordon Webster & Hetty Kate

Saturday, January 24 – Workshops at Cambridge Public Schools  Noon-6pm

Open Track (Beg-Int) – Andy & Nina (Fletcher Maynard Academy)

1.  Ya Gotta Start Somewhere (noon-1:15pm)

2. 60 Percent of the Time it Works Every Time (1:45pm-2:45pm)

3.  Charleston Ain’t just the Capital of South Carolina (3:15pm-4:15pm)

4. We Got the Moves Like Jagger (4:30pm-5:30pm)

1.  All Flash, No Trash (noon-1:15pm)

2. The Way We See It (1:45pm-3:00pm)

3. Fascinatin’ Rhythms (3:30pm-4:30pm)

4. Old Timer Dancing (4:45pm-5:45pm)

Saturday Night Dance – Arlington Town Hall with Gordon Webster & Hetty Kate

8pm-9pm  Beginner Lesson

9pm-10:30pm Gordon Webster w/ Hetty Kate

10:30-11:15pm Jack & Jill Finals

11:15pm-12:00am Gordon Webster w/ Hetty Kate

Sunday, January 25 – Workshops at Cambridge Public Schools Noon-6pm

Night two of Kind of a Big Deal Weekend will be just that, kind of a big deal!

This Saturday, Gordon Webster and Hetty Kate are back, this time in the beautiful Arlington Town Hall! Come get swungover with New York pianist Gordon Webster, and Melbourne’s charismatic songstress, Hetty Kate. Don’t miss it! This dynamic duo met on the bandstand at Jumptown Jam 2013 amidst a crowded dance hall and have since recorded an album together in New York. Gordon’s tremendous musicianship and passion coupled with Hetty Kate’s sweet and dangerously infectious voice are sure to keep us dancing all night!

Still need to register for Kind of a Big Deal Weekend Workshops? CLICK HERE.

Advanced Registration is closed.  Tickets available at-the-door for tonight’s dance!

Sorry, no passes or coupons will be accepted tonight.

Lesson (included w/ admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $27 at the door
Students & Seniors (with valid ID): $23 at the door

Arlington Town Hall
730 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA

Get ready for an outstanding Friday night dance to kick off Boston Swing Central’s third annual Kind of a Big Deal Weekend!

Tonight, celebrated ‘King of Swing’, New York pianist Gordon Webster, meets Melbourne’s charismatic songstress, Hetty Kate. You won’t want to miss this! This dynamic duo met on the bandstand at Jumptown Jam 2013 amidst a crowded dance hall and have since recorded an album together in New York. Gordon’s tremendous musicianship and passion coupled with Hetty Kate’s sweet and dangerously infectious voice are sure to keep our dancing inspired all night!

You will definitely wanna be around:

Still need to register for Kind of a Big Deal Weekend Workshops? CLICK HERE.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, you can register on Friday at the Dance.

Sorry, no passes or coupons will be accepted tonight.

Get to this dance early or later, very limited number of at-the-door tickets available.

Lesson (included w/ admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $25 at the door
Students & Seniors (with valid ID): $23 at the door

Extreme Dancesport
26 New Street, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02138

Local dancer and powerhouse vocalist, Jan Marie and her talented band, the Mean Reds, are coming back to Boston Swing Central! Jan Marie made her BSC debut in 2013 and has since been featured in the Boston Globe and Boston Phoenix for her excellent singing and vintage fashion sense. As an experienced dancer, she knows what we want more than we know what we want! We have a pretty good feeling that Jan Marie & The Mean Reds will keep us dancing all night long.

Check out their performance of “Exactly Like You” at Boston Swing Central!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvBhNqRk4r4

Lesson (included w/ admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $15
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $13

Extreme Dancesport
26 New Street, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02138

Phil McGowan & the Easy Winners, BSC favorites, will join us at Extreme Dancesport for another high energy gig! With their New Orleans inspired hot jazz tunes, they will get you out onto the floor all night! The Easy Winners always get the crowd moving when they play for us and and this Friday will be no exception. Digging deep into their catalog of hits from the past, they’ll light fire to tunes like the 1921 Eddie Cantor hit: “Margie” and Louis Armstrong’s “You Rascal You”.

Here they are tearing it up with Boston Swing Central in 2012!

Lesson (included w/ admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $15
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $13

Extreme Dancesport
26 New Street, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02138

Mike has been dancing in Boston since forever.   He is responsible for the sound and books all the bands and DJs for Boston Swing Central’s awesome Friday night dances.  Over the years, he has also coordinated Swingin’ on the Charles and Roaring Twenties Lawn Party.  He has also DJed at many exchanges and camps outside of Boston, including Connecticut, New York and Montreal.  Mike hopes you enjoy dancing to the music he plays and he really loves it when people come up and ask, “what’s that song?” because they have to get the track for themselves….and in case you’re wondering who that is that he’s standing next to in this picture, it’s the late great, wonderful human being and Lindy Hop pioneer, Frankie Manning.

Email him at mike@bostonswingcentral.org

Natalie has always been drawn to arts, music and movement. She dabbled in folk, contra, ballet and ballroom dance, before discovering the Lindy Hop in 2009. This revelation has blossomed into a full-on dance addiction.

Natalie enjoys performing, competing and traveling to events all over the world. She holds several titles.  But her proudest achievements are being a big part of Boston Swing Central, organizing dance events, teaching, inspiring and supporting a wonderful family of dancers.  She is known for her energy, playfulness and joyful expression. Natalie believes in making every dance unique to each partner and music, and in creating an authentic dance conversation full of fun and happiness.

Email her at natalie@bostonswingcentral.org

Tonight our DJs are going keep the New Year’s party going with some great swing.  It’s going to be our first dance of the year and we’re looking forward to a great year.  Kevin Lin will make his DJing debut in the first set tonight!

Lesson (included in the price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm

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

Extreme Dancesport
26 New Street, Suite 3
Cambridge, MA 02138

Wayne started swing dancing in the 90’s after watching an old VHS cassette of Swingers one too many times.  After spending a number of years dabbling in dance, he found himself sucked in to Boston Swing Central by the extra-friendly people and pure fun.  Wayne’s philosophy of dance is that dancing is the most natural expression of joy, and as long as you and your partner are happy, you’re doing it right.

In addition to dancing, Wayne has a deep love of origami and jazz music.  If you see him at a dance, ask him to make you a crane, or ask him the difference between sweet, hot, and jump music.  You will make his day.

wayne@bostonswingcentral.org

Katie was truly inspired by joyful, high energy dancing back in middle school when she performed with the New Hampshire Dance Institute (NHDI), described as “somewhere between Broadway and the playground.” She truly missed it and just when she never thought she could find the “adult” version, she discovered Lindy Hop in 2009 and it was magic all over again! She fell deeply in love with social dance and couldn’t be happier. Lindy Hop, Balboa, West Coast Swing, you name it! Katie is a regular in the lively Boston scene, frequenting the weekly social dances, teaching, and competing. She really enjoys live music, the Tranky Doo, teaching beginners, and dancing like she means it! In addition to dancing, Katie adores her husband (who taught her the art of social dance), her rascal of a cat, Boo Boo, and digital scrap-booking.

katie@bostonswingcentral.org