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Beantown Camp 2011 New Additions

With our 15th Beantown Camp coming up, you know we want it to be special! Here are some of the changes/additions to the already awesome week:

  • Campus Five for 2 nights! Yes, that’s right! Campus Five will be at Beantown - for 2 nights!!!
  • Saturday afternoon Happy Hour!
  • Sunday night Beantown Bounce (camp instructor show)!
  • Team Performance Track!
  • Beginner Lindy Hop Crash Course!
  • Soul Competition! (partner)

HTTB Year End Message 2010

We often find ourselves reflecting on the past year as it draws to an end. This one has been kind of a rollercoaster for us with some big ups and downs along the way.

We had a truly amazing Beantown Camp this summer. It was more work than ever putting it together, which is really a reflection on the way of the dance world these days. Many events for people to attend and lots of attention needs to be devoted to marketing. Beantown has had many great years, and we always wonder how we can possibly top them, yet this year may have just been the best ever! There was a huge diversity of people attending from all over the country and beyond as well as an outstanding staff of instructors and musicians, and it all merged together into a week full of joy, laughter and a ton of fun! We owe so much to everyone who participated and contributed to making it such a positive, wonderful event.

Hop to the Beat hit an incredible milestone this year with our 15th anniversary. It is quite amazing when we think about that. It all started because we had seen this dance called the Lindy Hop and we just wanted everyone to do it! It seemed the only way to help make that happen was to teach, so we gave it a try. We added small practices which eventually led into what is now Uptown Swing. Along the way we brought in international instructors and eventually started Beantown Camp. It literally just evolved, we along with it, and it continues to be a full time endeavor.

Beantown Camp 2010 Thanks and Thoughts:-)

When we put on our very first Beantown Camp in 1997 we had a vision for what kind of week we hoped to create. Beantown has evolved over the years and along the way there have been many wonderful camps, but this year, our 14th, everything came together in the most incredible way to surpass our wildest dreams. We are still feeling overwhelmed with it all. It wasn’t just the outstanding classes and dance parties, but also the fun stuff that happened in between and the positive energy all around. There is so much that happened over the week and here are some of the special highlights.

Beantown Camp Latest Info

Beantown is less than 2 weeks away! There is still time to register and join dancers from 33 states and 7 countries!

The schedule is just about complete with just a few odds and ends to be finalized. So many great classes to choose from! Check out the class descriptions, dances and tons of fun stuff:
http://www.beantowncamp.com/schedule

Leaders are needed for Tracks 1, 2 and 3 and followers for Track 5. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us ASAP!

If you are an advanced level leader and would be interested in being a track filler for a significant tuition discount, please get in touch ASAP!

In housing news, we have been able to open a few singles with AC. If you want one, please let us know ASAP!

Karen Turman, Beantown’s Got Talent’s “talent” coordinator, sent out this message:

Beantown is a mere 2 weeks away now, and we couldn’t be more excited! As many of you may already know, the Beantown’s Got Talent variety show on Tuesday night is one of the not-to-be-missed highlights of the week–full of suspense, drama, but mostly comedy. So if you have a special talent to share, start planning your act! This will be a grueling competition to see who is the most “talented” Beantown camper, judged by our very own panel of expert critics: Peter Strom, Sylvia Sykes and Jen Coulombe. So don’t forget to pack that rainbow wig, juggling balls, batons, kazoo or whatever you’ll need to prove your ultimate stardom at Beantown 2010!

Who wouldn’t want to spend a week with dancers from near and far, many of the world’s best instructors, 4 nights with 4 favorite bands, great DJs, a beautiful location on the shore and many fun activities included. If this sounds like the vacation that you want to do, register today!

Beantown Camp Extras

In past messages we’ve highlighted the classes, instructors, music and dance parties, but there is so much more! Beantown has a great social atmosphere, with most campers living and eating together on campus. The dining hall has been newly transformed with a wide variety of seating nooks, plus the food is excellent! The BBQ on Monday night is at the Misselwood Tent down by the beach, followed by volleyball, frisbee, walks on the shore, maybe some jamming, or just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful setting.

Beantown Camp Music

Beantown Camp is coming up before you know it! We’ve highlighted the incredible teaching staff and vast array of classes and thought we’d turn to the music!

Four nights of live music will be starting off Friday with the Cangelosi Cards from NYC. We’ve been fortunate to have them in Boston and Providence, but this will be their first Beantown appearance! Their specialty is early American Jazz and will be sure to get everyone in the camp groove.

Beantown Discount Date May 10!

Has summer arrived? It seems like it for us here in Massachusetts as it’s been uncharacteristically warm. Beantown Camp will be here before you know it. Now is the time to register if you would like to receive the discount tuition prices, expiring on Monday, May 10! (Plus a reminder that full payments are also due.) This year we have some great sponsors on board helping to bring together campers from throughout the New England area:

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