Beantown Camp: June 23-30, 2011

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Beantown Camp: June 23-30, 2011

#1 Post by Tony T » Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:53 pm

It's Beantown's 15th year and of course we have to make it the most awesome ever! With the stellar line-up of teachers, bands and DJs, it is a can't miss! For teachers:

* Ryan Francois & Jenny Thomas
* Sylvia Sykes
* Peter Strom
* Skye Humphries
* Naomi Uyama
* Michael Jagger & Evita Arce
* Zack Richard & Maryse Lebeau
* Mike Roberts & Laura Glaess
* Eric Fenn
* Richard Badu
* Daryl Begin & Jennifer Stout
* Joel Domoe & Melanie Myers
* Dan Newsome & Gaby Cook
* Chris Nickl & Shirley McAdam
* Andrew Thigpen & Karen Turman
* Marc-Andre Vachon & Catherine Desjardins
* Ben Yau & Sheri Kang

That's a lot of awesome! For music:

To start - Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander! Not just one night, but for two! That alone is awesome!

Can't miss Gordon Webster's band featuring Naomi Uyama! A Beantown favorite. Camp wouldn't be the same without them:-)

Rounding out the live music is the Boston Swing Express, a new collaboration from some of our favorite local musicians with Mike DiBari on his Swingin' guitar and an expanded version of his Swingtet. In addition, Boston's own first lady of Swing, Toni Lynn Washington will be featured on vocals.

That's already a lot of awesome. But there's more...

Mike Thibault heads up our outstanding DJs who include Dan Newsome, Mary Freitag and Alain Wong. Peter Strom will be back hosting a late night Soul Party, a not-to-be-missed Beantown highlight.

Even that's not all! Minds are working, plans are formulating, there's more to come!

Discounted tuition fees end on May 9.

Camp runs from June 23 to June 30 with multiple registration options on the New England coast just north of Boston. If you have always wanted to come to Beantown, this will be a phenomenal year to do so. If you've never done the full week, do it in 2011. There is just too much that you won't want to miss!

The website is continually being updated with the latest info.

WEB : http://www.BeantownCamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beantowncamp
Twitter : @BeantownCampUSA

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#2 Post by Tony T » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:13 pm

The countdown to Beantown Camp opening day is on! Only 3 weeks to go.

If you have not yet registered, now would be a great time to reserve your spot! Beantown will be here before you know it. Yes, there are classes with an excellent roster of some of the world's best Lindy Hop instructors, and dances with some of the most awesome bands, and campers from all over the U.S. and beyond. That would be enough....but there is so much more!

Have you heard of Beantown's Got Talent? Hilarious. How about the instructors show, Beantown Bounce? Entertaining AND inspiring! Peter Strom's late night Soul Party? Soulful:-) The camp BBQ? Aaaahhh, fun down by the beach. Saturday Happy Hour? Happy!

But wait, there's more! Norma Miller? Legendary! Dave Lasagna? Amusing, although somewhat confusing, yet hilarious:-) Andrew Thigpen? Funny, sometimes kind of whacky, always entertaining!

And that's not all! It's a full experience with many fun activities and some surprises in the works in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Bottom line, spending a week at Beantown immersed in dancing while surrounded by awesome people? Joyful, exhilarating, sometimes life-changing and always a ton of fun!

Join us for our 15th year! Camp runs from June 23 to June 30 with multiple registration options. This year is going to be phenomenal. If you've never done the full week, do it in 2011. You'll be glad you did!

The website continues to be updated with the latest info and the class descriptions are filling in on the schedule. Check out all the details:

WEB : http://www.BeantownCamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beantowncamp
Twitter : @BeantownCampUSA

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Beantown Camp News: Only 2 Weeks To Go

#3 Post by Tony T » Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:25 pm

The countdown to Beantown Camp opening day continues! Only 2 weeks to go.

For everyone planning to attend who has not yet completed a registration, it would be a huge help if you get your registration and full payment in ASAP! There are packets to assemble and the college has rooms to prepare. We want your complete camp experience to be smooth sailing from the moment you arrive and the more we can do in advance, the easier for us to make that happen:-)
http://www.beantowncamp.com/

The weekend includes competitions for all levels and it is still possible to sign up. The competitions are always a blast and come with a wonderful, supportive audience. Got soul? Why not sign up for the new Soul division? That does sound like fun!

Also new for this year, we have sponsors providing prizes for each division and they are all awesome!

* International Lindy Hop Championships
* Lindy Focus
* Boston Tea Party
* Canadian Swing Championships
* Aris Allen

Join us for our 15th year - it's going to be phenomenal! (Really, seriously, it is!) Camp runs from June 23 to June 30 with multiple registration options. If you've never done the full week, this will be the year to do it. There is so much that you will not want to miss!

The schedule continues to be updated as the class descriptions are filled in.
http://www.beantowncamp.com/schedule

Be sure to check out the camp forum for ride sharing and other information. This is a great way to communicate with other campers and maybe organize a door-to-door airport shuttle or request a ride from a local. For our local campers, we would really appreciate if you check the forum to see if there are any visiting campers you can help out. It is wonderful when we all work together to make this an amazing experience for everyone:-)
http://www.beantowncamp.com/forum/beantown-camp

Traveling to camp from Boston? Take the Salem Ferry! What a great way to start off your camp adventure. The ferry terminal is only two stops on the Blue Line Subway from Logan Airport and easy to reach from any other Boston location. The regular fee with all charges added is $11.50 one way and $3 off with an Endicott College discount. Check the travel page for information:
http://www.beantowncamp.com/travel/ferry

WEB : http://www.BeantownCamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/beantowncamp
Twitter : @BeantownCampUSA

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Beantown Camp News: Only 1 Week To Go

#4 Post by Tony T » Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:07 pm

Only one week to go!!! Beantown Camp opening day is almost here. We are still accepting registrations if you would like to join campers from 33 states and 8 countries.

Beantown Camp News: Only 1 Week To Go

Beantown CampNot sure what it’s about? Check out the schedule for amazing classes, dances and tons of fun:
http://www.beantowncamp.com/schedule

Track balances are looking pretty good overall, although the Orange track (beginner/intermediate) could use a few leaders and the Blue track (intermediate/advanced) could use some as well.

Who wouldn’t want to spend a week with dancers from near and far, many of the world’s best instructors, 4 nights with 3 awesome bands (a double dose of the Campus Five!), 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 runs from June 23-30, 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:
http://www.BeantownCamp.com/

Come share the Lindy love…you will be glad you did!
Beantown Open Dance Parties

If you can’t come to Beantown Camp, you can still join in for two dance parties at Endicott College. These dances are open to the public and both are going to be awesome, without a doubt! Discount door admission coupons are available on the camp website. (No pre-registration.)

Campus FiveBeantown Saturday Dance Party, June 25, 2011

Beantown Camp Shop
Evening Dance with Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander (Their Boston AND New England debut!)
Beantown Café & Game Room
Competitions
Strictly Lindy
Jack & Jill Finals
Not-to-be-missed Performances!
Cake-Break
Late Night dancing with Beantown DJs in Callahan
Late Night Alternate Room in the Chapel hosted by Boston Swing Central

Toni Lynn WashingtonBeantown Wednesday Dance Party, June 29, 2011

Beantown Camp Shop
Evening Dance with Boston Swing Express, featuring special guest Toni Lynn Washington (Another debut with this awesome combination!)
Beantown Café & Game Room
Class Performances!
Late Night Ice Cream Party
Late Night dancing with Beantown DJs

Dance information & discount coupons:
http://www.beantowncamp.com/dances

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Beantown!

Happy dancing,
Aurelie & Tony

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