Swing City: Best of Boston 2005 Swing Dance Club, 2005
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"Boston's host of fine Swing and Lindy Hop Dancing since 1994"

 

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Welcome to Swing City!

"Featuring New England's Finest Live Swing Bands "

Swing City is generally open on the following monthly schedule:
First Saturday
of the Month
3rd Friday
of the Month
5th Saturday
of the Month (when there is one)

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updates and announcements each week.

Our Venue:

Swing City is back at exclusively at the:

WEST CAMBRIDGE YOUTH CENTER
680 Huron Ave
(2nd floor)
Fresh Pond,
Cambridge

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"Remember the Rocket!"

(Okay, we don't actually have a hot neon
marquee, but it's a pretty cool trick, no?)

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Lessons & Dancing

7:45 pm: Doors Open

8:00 pm: Swing Dance Lessons
FREE! (with cover charge)
Choice of two Lessons:
- Introductory Swing Dance
- Adv. Beg/Int. (varies each week)

No partner needed. A great way to meet people!


9:00pm-Midnight: Dancing!
Featuring the rich sounds of New England's finest Swing Bands and Orchestras. Come to dance or just listen & watch!

All ages welcome
$16 ($12 w/ valid college id)

Complimentary parking

GREAT VIBE, GREAT PEOPLE,
GREAT NEW PLACE!

Our Venue

"Huron Ave": the WEST CAMBRIDGE YOUTH CENTER
680 Huron Ave, Fresh Pond/Cambridge
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Lessons BEGIN at 8:00 (be sure to arrive before that)
Bands go on at 9pm and the show ends at Midnight.

  • Spacious dance floor
  • Drinks and Snacks available
  • Tons of free street and lot parking
  • Ice cold air conditioning
Swing City's Instructors & DJ's

Swing City is has some of New England's most respected and fun loving instructors working with us. Whether you're a beginner or advanced dancer, these guys offer something for everyone and are always willing to help you out on the side or social dance with you. Don't hesitate to ask!


Mike Jonas

JJ Williams

Karen Leeds
 


Nancy Murphy


   
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Entertainment Schedule
Lessons from 8:00-9:00
Live music from 9pm - midnight
    (view full schedule »)
    Click on photos for reviews & music samples
 

Fri,
May
18
Black and White
at Huron Ave, Friday
Returning after several fantastic Swing City gigs last year, with guest Dave Howard from "Roomful of Blues". Specializing in catering to the swing dancing crowd, "Black & White" have performed at the prestigious BOSTON BLUES FESTIVAL, and have had the honor of sharing billing with some of music history's top performers. Nominated in the 2000, 2002, 2003 & 2005 PROVIDENCE PHOENIX BEST MUSIC POLL - Best Blues/R&B Act Category.
 

Sat,
Jun
2
Fat City Band
at Huron Ave, Saturday
Originally HIGHLY recommended by some our esteemed band scouts and now Swing City "regulars", this band proclaims, "Music should be fun," and it has been! Check them out online and see you there.
 

Fri,
Jun
15
Superchief Trio
at Huron Ave, Friday
Regularly featured in Rhode Island's swing dance community, the Superchief Trio (actually a quintet) features a unique combination of two-fisted piano, red hot trombone, blazing guitar, rock solid bass, powerful vocals and frenzied percussion antics. Count on them to keep you on your feet all evening.
 

Sat,
Jun
30
Closed for Beantown Camp
Hope to see you next week!
 

Sat,
Jul
7
TBA
Band to be announced. Stay tuned!
 

Fri,
Jul
20
Tom Nutile Big Band
at Huron Ave, Friday
Think Basie and Sinatra, Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee. The Tom Nutile Big Band had made a big name for itself recently in the New England Swing Dancing circuit. With their roots are in the swing era of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, this 15 pc band's mission is to entertain!
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