Just back from another fabulous Beantown Lindy Hop Camp . Lots of great instruction, music, dancing of course, and wonderful folks to share it all with. Now, it’s laundry time……….

Thank You!

Thanks so much for putting on such an amazing event! I loved it! Beantown was the Best vacation I’ve ever had! I can’t wait for next year!

I just got back to Montreal and I wanted to tell you that I had an absolutely incredible time at Beantown! Special shouts go out to Peter Strom, Sylvia Sykes, Ryan, Eric, and Zack and Maryse (of course) for their classes, which were inspiring and really touched on things in my dancing that I needed to work on! Track 5 was really focused on technical stuff this year, getting moves to feel good rather than introducing new moves, and I’m a firm believer in that… 

I was totally thrilled to be dancing to Gordon Webster, and really appreciated how hard he worked to keep us dancing, keep his breaks short, and really play WITH us rather than AT us. All of the evening dances were great, Peter’s Soul Party was especially brilliant and got me out of my pattern box. Definitely a high point of the week!

Overall, you two did an amazing job with the hardest part of event planning: producing an atmosphere. The whole camp felt friendly, relaxed and homey, even when I was freaking out over having three choreographies to dance. It’s a subtle combination of factors that makes that feel right, and not everyone has a knack for it.

Finally, I want to add that Andrew Thigpen’s personality added a ton of positive energy to my experience, he’s the kind of guy you always want at an event: open, easy going, buckets of talent and style… he brings a great energy with him wherever he goes.

I was truly impressed and thrilled with every day of my experience! I had a fabulous time, met lots of wonderful people, and will most definitely do everything I can to make sure I’m there in 2011!

Thank you so much for everything!

We had a fabulous time at Beantown this year! Thank you for all your efforts to put together such a well-organized and inspirational event. I know how much work that must take.

10. Singing opera for Swing dancers… weird… but cool..

9. Micheal Jagger as a Salsa Instructor.

8. Just Chillin with Norma Miller…

7. A great Soccer game with joel and mikey and davis.

6. Being recognized as “Marshall” from How I met your Mother everywhere I went.

5. Long philosphical talks with Evita Arce, Mikey Pedroza and Andrew Thigpen.

4. Rocking a World cup tribute in the Solo Charleston Competition.

3. Micheal and Evita’s amazing “Shake that Thing” and “singin in the rain” routines.

2. Realizing again how much of a dance infant I am… It’s good to be reminded of your place every now and then.

1. An amazing 21st Birthday week!

I can’t thank you guys enough for the FABULOUS time I had at Beantown.  It’s my third camp but my first whole shebang and man, going the extra mile and staying was a BLAST.  Doing a routine in the track really brings everyone together. Met tons of great people, danced my toes off and learned a lot. Such nice people on all sides: the attendees, the instructors and the college staff.

Many thanks!

I wanted to let you know that I had the best time at Beantown this year. Everything was just great! The classes were great, my track partners were great, my housing was just fine, the performances were phenomenal, the teaching was SO good!

I’ll definitely be returning next year, for more of the same.

Best Wishes!

1. Michael & Evita’s “Singing In The Rain” at The Show. This is the one memory from Beantown 2010 above all others which I will carry with me.
2. Ryan & Jenny’s comedic Charleston routine at The Show.
3. The Lindy Hop Addiction public service announcement skit.
4. Twelve campers from Minnesota, including four over the top terrific townhouse-mates…. Plus three instructors with strong Minnesota ties.
5. The wacky wild adventures of the inflatable dinosaur in our townhouse. Still waiting on photos.
6. Zack & Maryse, both as Balboa instructors and teaching a terrific little routine for our track. Their positive attitude, encouragement, and incredibly friendly demeanor are very much appreciated.
7. Almost peeing my pants when Sylvia gave me a huge compliment in a Balboa class. Seriously.
8. Michael & Evita’s “Blues Clues” class. Yummy ochos.
9. Food. Food. More food. And terrific food at that.
10. Geeking out with Richard Moffit about photography.

I want to thank you for all your efforts in putting together Beantown. This was my first (not that I haven’t tried!!!) and it was worth every penny. Well organized, well paced, quality instructions and a wide range of attendees. Thanks for doing this.

Since this was my first time at Beantown, I wasn’t sure what sort of post camp communication would be forthcoming. I do want to let you know that I thought Beantown was the best camp I’ve ever attended.

Thanks!