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| tonyt 2009 Feb 1 Sun, 2009 1:37am Posts: |
We are very excited to announce that the Beantown Camp 2009 website is now up! There are still some staff confirmations in the works and a few loose ends here and there, but the majority of details are now available. For information: http://www.beantowncamp.com/ Facebook users can also become a Fan of the Beantown Lindy Hop Camp page: http://www.beantowncamp.com/facebook.html Beantown will be back for the 5th year at the beautiful Endicott College campus in Beverly, MA. The whole shebang experience is designed as an all-inclusive vacation - a dance immersion. It is amazing what a week can do for your dancing and your spirit! For those who would like to attend but are not able to do the complete experience, there are multiple options to choose from:
Beantown Camp Highlights
Registration opens at the end of February. Stay tuned for more details. Please be sure to contact us with questions. Happy dancing, ps. For those who like to plan early, there are currently some great flight opportunities to Boston in June (check out Virgin America).
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| tonyt 2009 Feb 1 Sun, 2009 1:39am Posts: |
We are very excited to announce that the Beantown Camp 2009 website is now up! There are still some staff confirmations in the works and a few loose ends here and there, but the majority of details are now available. For information: http://www.beantowncamp.com/ Facebook users can also become a Fan of the Beantown Lindy Hop Camp page: http://www.beantowncamp.com/facebook.html Beantown will be back for the 5th year at the beautiful Endicott College campus in Beverly, MA. The whole shebang experience is designed as an all-inclusive vacation - a dance immersion. It is amazing what a week can do for your dancing and your spirit! For those who would like to attend but are not able to do the complete experience, there are multiple options to choose from: * Whole Shebang: Thursday-Thursday, June 25-July 2 This is Beantown's 13th year and it is going to be a blast! Changes for this year include some new additions to the amazing staff, more weekend live music, new mini-tracks, Endicott Pub and other fun activities. Beantown Camp Highlights Beantown Camp, here we come! This is a phenomenal gathering of instructors, live music, DJs and dancers from across the country and beyond. All levels are very welcome. Please join us this summer. Registration opens at the end of February. Stay tuned for more details. Please be sure to contact us with questions. Happy dancing, ps. For those who like to plan early, there are currently some great flight opportunities to Boston in June (check out Virgin America).
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| tonyt 2009 Feb 23 Mon, 2009 2:00am Posts: |
We are pleased and very excited to announce that the one and only Frankie Manning will be joining us at Beantown Camp this summer! It will be just one month after his 95th birthday. Frankie will be doing a special presentation which you will not want to miss! He is an amazing person who has spread joy and inspiration around the world. We are honored that he will be returning for his 10th visit to Beantown! Registration opening day is Wednesday, February 25. Check the website for all the latest details: If you have never done the full experience, this is the year to take the plunge! Check out comments from 2008 participants to see what you could be in for: For those attending for the Week or Whole Shebang, there is a special early bird discount during the first month of registration (expiring on March 25). If you are not able to do the full week, there are multiple registration options to choose from so that everyone who would like can participate. Beantown is a phenomenal gathering of instructors, live music, DJs and dancers from across the country and beyond! Make your plans now for this summer. You will be glad you did! Happy dancing, Become a Fan of the Beantown Camp Facebook Page: |
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| tonyt 2009 May 8 Fri, 2009 11:36pm Posts: |
13th Annual Beantown Camp 2009 Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915 The Beantown Camp early registration due date is coming up on Wednesday, May 13! Now is the time to register if you have not already done so. If you have registered and paid a deposit, May 13 is also the due date for full payments. Avoid late fees and sign up now! Payments may be made on-line using PayPal or by mail postmarked by May 13. Beantown has it all: Check the website for all the latest details: Camp will run from June 25 to July 2. If you are not able to do the full week, there are multiple registration options to choose from so that everyone who would like can participate. So far we have people coming from 25 states and 4 countries. Don't miss out on this phenomenal gathering of dancers, instructors, DJs and musicians! It is going to be awesome! Please be sure to contact us with any questions. Happy dancing, |
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| tonyt 2009 May 8 Fri, 2009 11:37pm Posts: |
Lindy Hoppers around the world have been mourning the passing of Frankie Manning. We attended Frankie's funeral last Saturday in NYC. It was held at a beautiful large church in Harlem which was completely filled with family and friends from near and far. The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra was packed onto the altar and there was even dancing in the aisles. The ceremony included remembrances from a wide range of speakers. We saw a lot of people who we haven't seen in a very long time including some from our first years of Lindy Hopping. There were quite a few tears shed, but it was also a joyous occasion. Frankie lived an exceptional life and was loved by many. His legacy will live on, and as he had said recently, the torch has been passed! Frankie Manning Tribute This year Frankie was to join us for his 10th time at Beantown Camp. We are very pleased to announce that Cynthia Millman will be coordinating a tribute to Frankie for Saturday night at camp. Cynthia is the coauthor of Frankie's autobiography, "Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop". Many campers know her from the presentations she has done with Frankie in past years. We will have more details as the plans come together. Beantown Camp Early Registration Date The Beantown Camp early registration due date is coming up on Wednesday, May 13! Now is the time to register if you have not already done so. If you have registered and paid a deposit, May 13 is also the due date for full payments. Avoid late fees and sign up now! Payments may be made on-line using PayPal, by mail postmarked by May 13 or in person at our classes or one of the dances. We will extend the due date for those paying at the next Uptown Swing dance on May 16 or at our classes on May 17. You can find all of the details and latest information on the Beantown web site: 13th Annual Beantown Camp 2009 So far we have people coming from 25 states and 4 countries. Don't miss out on this phenomenal gathering of dancers, instructors, DJs and musicians! There are classes for all levels of experience, including beginners. Beautiful campus, dances, classes, competitions and many other fun activities planned. It is going to be awesome! Please be sure to contact us with any questions. Happy dancing, |
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| tonyt 2009 Jun 14 Sun, 2009 2:40am Posts: |
Beantown Camp is less than 2 weeks away! The schedule is just about complete with just a few odds and ends to be finalized. Class names for the optional classes are now available ( http://www.beantowncamp.com/schedule.html ). In housing news, we have been able to open a few singles with AC. If you are interested, please let us know. We are also happy to announce that Patrick Szmidt and Natasha Ouimet from Montreal will be joining our staff for the weekend. They are fresh off earning the title of Vice Champions at the 2009 Canadian Swing Championships and will be bringing their fabulous energy and flair. Leaders are needed for Tracks 2 and 4. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us at info@hoptothebeat.com ASAP. For beginner followers, in Track 1 we have EXTRA leaders for the full week! Track 1 is an amazing experience for a new or fairly new dancer. A week long dance immersion with some of the world's best instructors is transformational! In addition, two fabulous instructors, Michael Gamble and Jaya Dorf, will be sharing the role of Track 1 coach, helping out and looking after our Track 1 campers. If you are interested in this opportunity or know anyone who would be, please contact us ASAP. 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 a the vacation that you want to go on, register today! Beantown runs from June 25 to July 2, back at the beautiful Endicott College campus in Beverly, MA. There are multiple packages and time periods to choose from for attending. You can find all of the details and latest information on the Beantown Camp web site: Come share the Lindy love! Happy dancing, Facebook Beantown Camp Page (become a Fan): |
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