Lindy Hopcats

For the Connect the Dots workshop with Erin Morris next month (see the link in our bio), we’ll be using a new-to-us venue for all classes, the Odd Fellows Hall. This venue is regularly used by Free Wednesday Swing, so we expect it to be a great environment for our classes.

What is Slow Balboa, and why do so many people want to learn this style of dance? Come to practice on Sunday for a taste of Slow Bal with instructor and practice coach Ruth Evelyn! As always, feel free to work on whatever you like during open practice time.

Thank you to everyone who came to our first brunch social! ❤️ It was lovely to see people eating, playing games, puzzling, catching up, and dancing at The Abbey. ‼️ If you have feedback about this event, please send it along! You can DM us, talk to an organizer, or submit a message to our suggestion box. 📩

Did you know that once a month, we’ve been sharing our practice space with a group of Collegiate S**g enthusiasts? If you’re curious about this style, you can join for any session because they welcome beginners. If you need more motivation, this coming Sunday, we’re inviting Andrew and Andrea Byrnes to teach an introduction and then do some practice coaching. 📷: Jerry Almonte

Last year, we did Taster Month, where we did “taster” classes for different dance styles. It was very popular, and we’re bringing it back in August! If you want to practice Lindy during open practice time, you can still do that, but if you want to try a different style, mark those dates. Also, we’re planning to do a brunch-time social dance instead of practice on August 9th!

Next week Sunday, we’re inviting to be a practice coach during open practice! To start off practice, will share some games that she learned at Lindy Focus last year with and .t.savage. Don’t forget, our start time is 1 PM. Feel free to remind Cheryl next week so she remembers to open the doors on-time. 😂

Wind and rain are forecasted for Saturday, so we are moving to Plan B (aka “Plan Bebop”, thanks John). Our Saturday hang will be at The Bebop bar in Boston ( 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215), where you can find Django jazz on most Saturdays from noon to 3 PM. Bring your dance shoes and floorcraft. (There’s not exactly a dance floor, but there are food and drinks.)

Calling all Lindy Hop and Fusion dancers! Erin Morris is coming to Boston Sep 19-20 for an artistry-focused weekend created just for you. (Ticket link in our bio.) We’ve got solo and partnered classes designed to help you connect to a variety of music styles, develop your voice, dig into technique, and expand your creativity, plus a joint Lindy/Fusion dance party on Sat night. Whether you’re looking to break out of familiar patterns or add some more structure to your dancing, Erin’s approach will meet you where you are and push you somewhere new. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from a superb teacher and from one another as we build bridges across dance communities!

We’re planning three Sunday practices and one Saturday of fun in the sun next month. More info on Hopcats Beach Day will be coming soon! Don’t forget, Sunday practices are at a new time, 1 to 3 PM.

Recently, acquired a sweet projector, which means we can now play old clips on a big screen during practice! Stop by this month for some inspiration from The Spirit Moves or other classic dance resources. As always, feel free to bring your own practice ideas. Also, we are working out availability for May 17 and will post an update when we can.