Check the Campus Map for building locations. The schedule may change and additions made before the start of camp, and every effort will be made to keep this schedule up to date. The final schedule and your track class schedule will be available at camp.
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| Lindy Hop Track Your schedule available at check-in. |
| Mini-Track & Optional Classes |
| Specialties |
| Competitions |
| Other Activity |
Thursday, June 26, 2025
| 5:00–10:00pm | Check-In (Thursday Add-On & Whole Shebang) Callahan | |||||
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| Competition Registration Callahan | ||||||
| 6:00–7:00pm | Dinner Dining Hall | |||||
| Evening | ||||||
| Optional Classes | ||||||
| 7:15–8:15pm | Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course Part 1 Brandon & Samuel Callahan See Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course description. | Lindy Hop (Adv) Need For Speed Laurel & Bobby Lodge We’ll play with some moves and concepts that build agility and power for faster Lindy. | Lindy Hop (Int) Going Full Circle Lunou & Jonathan Manninen/Rose Different ways to approach the same idea and make it yummy. | Lindy Hop (Int/Adv) What Is It, 2010?! Sylvia & Javier Manninen/Tia’s Sylvia and Javier have been dancing a looonngg time. They would like to bring you back to the late ’aughts to early 2010s by teaching the popular moves and stylings of that time period! Prerequisite: Can comfortably execute a variety of turns and swing outs with variations at 125–185bpm. | ||
| 8:30–9:30pm | Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course Part 2 Brandon & Samuel Callahan See Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course description. | Lindy Hop (Int/Adv–Adv) What If… Lunou & Jonathan Lodge Create new organic dynamics with simple ideas. | Lindy Hop (Int) Soulify Your Lindy Hop Sylvia & Javier Manninen/Rose Known for their groove and flow, Javier and Sylvia want to bring two of their favorite worlds of dance into conversation with each other: jazz and soul. The goal is to level up both your Lindy Hop and Soul dancing through focusing on breaking out of the patterns and ‘rules’ that can really limit individual and partnered expression. Prerequisite: Can comfortably execute swing outs and switch between six and eight count patterns at 100–185bpm. | Solo Jazz (All Levels) TBA Tyedric Manninen/Tia’s TBA | ||
| 9:30pm–12:30am | Opening Night Dance Callahan | |||||
| 10:00pm–12:00am | Beantown Cafe Callahan | |||||
Friday, June 27, 2025
| 8:45–9:45am | Breakfast Dining Hall | |||||
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| 10:00–11:00am | Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course Part 3 Sonnie Callahan See Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course description. | Lindy Hop (Int/Adv) Flow In Dance Marie & Tyedric Lodge How to maintain flow through dance? This class will explore how the elements of musicality, swing, and rhythm come together to create a flow space between leaders and followers. | Lindy Hop (Int) Frankie’s Favorites Naomi & Peter Manninen/Rose We’ll be sharing some of our favorite classic Frankie steps and sequences, full of rhythm and dancing! (pre-req: comfortable with 6 and 8 counts basics, swingouts) | Lindy Hop (Adv) Groovin’ In Language Dee & Felix Manninen/Tia’s A workshop that delves into the language we speak to our partners and the music when we dance. | ||
| 11:15am–12:15pm | Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course Part 4 Sonnie Callahan See Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course description. | Lindy Hop (Int/Adv–Adv) The Fast And The Not So Furious Irina & Anthony Lodge Here we’ll dive into how we like to think about dancing fast, including swing out technique, phrasing, and momentum. Get ready to sweat! Prerequisites: Comfortable with swing outs and dancing to music around 170 bpm, but we’re going to go faster! | Lindy Hop (Int) Improvisation Exploration Laurel & Bobby Manninen/Rose We’ll explore several ways of approaching improvisation, as well as a healthy and respectful headspace for creativity. | Solo Jazz (All Levels) Qualitative Jazzploration Dee Manninen/Tia’s Exploring how intentional movement transforms expression, contrasting creation with the resonance and definitions of familiar vocabulary. | ||
| 12:30–1:30pm | Lunch Dining Hall | |||||
| 1:00–6:15pm | Check-In (Weekend, Extended Weekend & Week) Callahan | |||||
| Competition Registration Callahan | ||||||
| Mini-Tracks & Optional Classes | ||||||
| 2:15–3:15pm | Slow Dancing/Blues (Int/Adv–Adv) From Drags To Riches Irina & Anthony Callahan Don’t let drags be a drag! We’ll help you refine this difficult and beautiful move for you to take on the dance floor. | Teacher Training (Int–Adv) Part 1 Marie & Felix Center for Belonging See Teacher Training description. | Balboa (Int/Adv–Adv) Cool Fancy Javi Moves Sylvia & Javier Lodge TBA | Specialty (Beg–Int) Dynamics Naomi & Cyle Post Center/Gym Changing things up while keeping the groove. | Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course Part 5 Lunou & Jonathan Manninen/Rose See Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course description. | Movement (All Levels) Follow Me (House) Samuel Manninen/Tia’s
Can you feel it? It’s in the air Know it’s time for changes Time for us to care Why don’t you follow me To a place Where we can be free Where we’ll all be free |
| 3:30–4:30pm | Specialty (Beg–Int) Sittin’ In Rhythm Dee Callahan Access sinking confidently into rhythm, finding ease and expression as we move in dance. | Fitness (All Levels) Skillz & Conditioning Shelby Center for Belonging A class where you’ll learn a number of different drills to help hone your skills but also utilize the principle of acute variables of fitness to get the most out of your practice from a skill acquisition perspective and fitness or conditioning perspective. | Balboa (All Levels) Beginning Balboa/Bal-Swing Sylvia & Bobby Lodge Never done Balboa before, or want to brush up on your fundamentals? We’ll take you from the ground up in this intricate and beautiful dance! | Partner Charleston (Int/Adv–Adv) Advanced Charleston Steps Naomi & Peter Post Center/Gym TBA | Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course Part 6 Lunou & Jonathan Manninen/Rose See Lindy Hop Beginner Crash Course description. | Movement (All Levels) TBA Tyedric Manninen/Tia’s TBA |
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| 4:45–6:15pm | 5:15–6:15pm Camp Shop Drop-Off Only Callahan For those with items to sell in the shop. See Camp Shop for more information. | Open Practice & Camp Meetup Mikkie & Shelby Center for Belonging Please wear name badge! | 4:45–5:45pm Music (All Levels) The Big Band Sound (DJ) Felix Lodge
Ever wondered what defined the Big Band sound? This presentation provides a quick overview of Big Band Jazz, covering its origins, key innovators, and lasting impact. Through selected recordings, we’ll examine some of the musical elements that made this era so distinct, from driving rhythms and powerful brass sections to intricate arrangements and captivating soloists. Please note, this is not a dance class—it’s an opportunity to learn about the music, listen to iconic recordings, and deepen your appreciation for this influential era of jazz. No prior knowledge is required—bring your love for Jazz!” |
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| 6:30–7:30pm | Dinner Dining Hall | |||||
| Evening | ||||||
| 7:15–10:00pm | Late Check-In (Weekend, Extended Weekend & Week) Callahan | |||||
| Competition Registration Callahan | ||||||
| 8:15pm | Evening Dance Callahan | |||||
| 9:00pm–12:00am | Toni Lynn Washington Band also featuring Taryn Newborne |
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| 9:45pm Band Break | Camp Welcome Teacher Introductions | |||||
| 10:00pm–12:00am | Beantown Cafe Callahan | |||||
| 10:55pm Band Break | Solo Jazz Competition | |||||
| 12:00am | Late Night Dance Callahan | |||||
Saturday, June 28, 2025
| 8:45–9:45am | Breakfast Dining Hall | |||||
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| Lindy Hop Tracks | ||||||
| 9:20–10:20am | Blue Track | Yellow/Green Track | ||||
| 9:50–10:50am | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Green Track | ||
| 11:15am–12:15pm | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Lunch Dining Hall | |||||
| 1:15–1:30pm | Final Mix & Match Mashup Competition Registration TBA Dining Hall | |||||
| 1:45–2:45pm | Presentation Q&A with Sugar Sullivan & Barbara Billups Hosted by Bobby CallahanDon’t miss this opportunity with these fabulous ladies! | |||||
| Mini-Tracks & Optional Classes | ||||||
| 3:15–4:15pm | Specialty (Int/Adv–Adv) WCS Styling For Lindy Hop Irina & Anthony Callahan We’re not going to be doing West Coast Swing, but we are going to explore some ideas and theories of connection and movement that can be translated into Lindy Hop to create new ideas! Prerequisites: Comfortable with 6 and 8 count basics and adding variations and styling without interrupting the connection or flow. | Teacher Training (Int–Adv) Part 2 Marie & Felix Center for Belonging See Teacher Training description. | Soul (All Levels) Put Your Body In It Samuel Lodge
Get on up and be yourself (Free yourself) Only you’ve got the key There’s no one else Don’t be afraid, no Keep on dancing You can do it Non-stop now Move your body Watching you I know you can get to it Cause when it’s hot Ooh, there’s nothing to it Give it up Dancing is the only way Don’t let it stop Feeling better every day |
Specialty (All Levels) Cultural Context Is Best Context Ruth & Sonnie Post Center/Gym How do you look cooler? Do you look too feminine when you dance? Or not enough? What’s your position on Savoy verses Hollywood style? Can you dance both roles—and should you? Let’s talk—and dance—about it. | Music (All Levels) Music 101 For Dancers Richard Manninen/Rose A GPS to find your place in the music! | Solo Jazz (All Levels) I Need Help With Solo Jazz! Naomi Manninen/Tia’s Naomi will help you get comfortable with some must-know basic solo jazz steps (solo-jazz-beginner friendly, no level pre-req) |
| Specialties | ||||||
| 4:30–5:15pm | Open Practice TBA Center for Belonging A good time to meet up with classmates to go over what you have learned in class. | Balboa Practice Jodi Lodge Come practice your Balboa. | 4:40–5:10pm Stretching Brandon Winthrop Lawn (rain location Post Center/Gym) A great way to look after your body at the end of the day! Please bring your own Yoga mat or towel. See Afternoon Stretch description. |
Track Placement Questions Manninen/Rose Be sure to attend if you have any questions about your Lindy Hop Track placement. Bring your name badge and track schedule! | 4:40–5:10pm Afternoon Chi Richard Manninen/Tia’s Loosen up and get better connection with partners through Tai Chi. Richard will be teaching Tai Chi movement for Lindy Hop dancers. | |
| 5:15–6:45pm | Camp Social Winthrop Lawn Come mingle and play games on the lawn and beach. | |||||
| 7:00–8:00pm | Dinner Dining Hall | |||||
| Evening | ||||||
| 8:00–8:45pm | Camp Shop Callahan | |||||
| Beantown Saturday Dance Party | ||||||
| 8:30pm | Evening Dance Callahan | |||||
| 8:50pm | Mix & Match Mashup Competition Preliminaries | |||||
| 9:30pm–12:30am | Josh Lee and the Extended Family | |||||
| 9:45–11:45pm | Photo Booth Callahan Betty and Sean will be running the Beantown Camp 2025 photo booth. Stop by and get your picture taken! | |||||
| 10:00pm–12:00am | Beantown Cafe Callahan | |||||
| 10:20pm Band Break | Performances | |||||
| 11:25pm Band Break | Mix & Match Mashup Competition Finals | |||||
| 12:30am | Late Night Slow Dance/Ballroomin’ Blues Center for Belonging | |||||
Sunday, June 29, 2025
| 8:45–9:45am | Breakfast Dining Hall | |||||
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| Lindy Hop Tracks | ||||||
| 10:00–11:00am | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| 11:15am–12:15pm | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Lunch Dining Hall | |||||
| Mini-Track & Optional Classes | ||||||
| 1:45–2:45pm | Specialty (Int/Adv–Adv) Different Directions Naomi & Cyle Callahan Shaping where moves go to change the look and feel. | Specialty (Int) Soft Shoe & Tap (Beyond Basics) Felix Center for Belonging Ready for the next step? This one-hour class is for those with some previous tap experience who want to build on their skills. We’ll focus on developing clearer sounds, learning new rhythms, and exploring the smooth style of soft shoe. Prerequisites: This class is for dancers familiar with tap basics (e.g., shuffles, flaps, simple time steps). Not suitable for absolute beginners. | Balboa (Int) Pure Bal Comfort & Textures Sylvia & Javier Lodge Will work on comfort connection and footwork for flow. | Marie & Tyedric’s Jazz Routine (Int–Adv) Part 1 Marie Post Center/Gym See Marie & Tyedric’s Jazz Routine description. | Slow Dancing/Blues (Beg–Int) Solo Blues & Early Slower Jazz Ruth & Sonnie Manninen/Rose Slow drag isn’t a drag! Learn how blues timings in your own body can make your jazz have more pizzazz. | Soul (All Levels) Soul Line Dances Peter Manninen/Tia’s TBA |
| 3:00–4:00pm | Partner Charleston (Beg–Int) Playing With The Classics Lunou & Jonathan Callahan Here, we are playing with ideas to pimp up some of our basic Charleston moves. | Teacher Training (Int–Adv) Part 3 Dee & Felix Center for Belonging See Teacher Training description. |
Music (All Levels) Music 102 For Dancers Richard Lodge Beginning musicality, connecting what you hear in the music to the dance floor. Music 101 For Dancers is not required to attend. | Movement (All Levels) Boogie Wonderland Brandon Post Center/Gym This open-level class will create an atmosphere where everyone will feel challenged to move their body in new ways, but also discover methods to take with them to improve their solo jazz in the future. I will have everyone focus on one body part through improvisation and combinations to learn how to specify your movement quality. Everyone will create their own variations of iconic vernacular steps to learn how to emulate. We will also be going across the room, pushing ourselves to add different movement qualities. | Jazz For Scaredy Cats (Beg) Part 1 Sonnie Manninen/Rose See Jazz For Scaredy Cats description. |
Specialty (Int/Adv–Adv) Dance Like Everyone’s Watching Laurel & Jon Manninen/Tia’s Let’s talk about the difference between dancing for an audience and our normal social dancing. How can we tap into our inner superstar when we need it, and keep our secret identities at other times. Inside of you are two Swing Dancers, and we are going to get to know both of them. We will talk about different techniques, posture changes, and the extra focus it takes to perform with the best of them. |
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| 4:30–5:30pm | 4:30–6:00pm Board Games Hosted by Aaron & Rob Callahan Take a break from dancing and play some quick games with your fellow dancers! There will be a well curated selection with literally something for everyone. From low key laughter inducing fun for beginners, and a few games for more seasoned tabletop players. Feel free to bring your own games! (Please label/tag them as your own.) | Danceable Hair: Styling Tips & Tricks Kathleen & Tank Callahan Come through, hang out, and chat with Kathleen and Tank to learn some ways they’ve found to keep their hair in place for a whole night of dancing. Kathleen and Tank both have unique styles with a vintage edge. They are excited to discuss all things hair with you! BYO hair accessories and questions and we will troubleshoot together! | DJ Summit Session 1: The Basics Jonathan Lodge Let’s get started! How do you build your collection? What should you use? Where can you find inspiration? How to get ready for your first DJ gig? We’ll try to answer those questions, and much more! Newcomers and seasoned DJs alike are all welcome to join and share their experiences. Also see DJ Summit with Jonathan description. |
4:30–5:00pm Stretching Brandon Winthrop Lawn (rain location Post Center/Gym) A great way to look after your body at the end of the day! Please bring your own Yoga mat or towel. See Afternoon Stretch description. |
4:30–6:00pm Swing Jam! Hosted by Richard Judge Science Center/Outside Gully’s (rain location Manninen/Tia’s) Whether Djamming like Django, blowing like Louis, or newer to Swing music, bring your instruments to camp! There will be jamming opportunities at the Camp Social, the BBQ, two jams facilitated by Richard, and more. Contact Richard if there are tunes you would like to play, to see if there’s a common repertoire to kick off the guided jams. |
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| 4:45–5:45pm | Early Checkout (Weekend) Callahan/Outside Camp Shop Sunday evening activities are included with the Weekend. | 5:00–6:00pm Camp Shop Callahan | Open Practice TBA Center for Belonging A good time to meet up with classmates to go over what you have learned in class. | Balboa Practice Jodi Manninen/Rose Come practice your Balboa. | ||
| 6:00–7:00pm | Dinner Dining Hall | |||||
| Evening | ||||||
| 7:30–8:30pm | Discussion Q&A with David Butts Hosted by Bobby Center for Belonging TBA | |||||
| 8:45–9:30pm | Checkout (Weekend) Sunday evening activities are included with the Weekend. Callahan/Outside Camp Shop | |||||
| 9:00pm | Evening Dance Callahan | |||||
| 9:30pm–12:30am | Beantown All Star Band Country Western Night! An extra fun theme night with Country Western Attire. | |||||
| 10:00pm–12:00am | Beantown Cafe Callahan | |||||
| 10:15pm Band Break | Team Challenge Contest | |||||
| 11:25pm Band Break | Partner Soul Contest | |||||
| 12:30am | Late Night Dance Callahan | |||||
Monday, June 30, 2025
| 8:45–9:45am | Breakfast Dining Hall | |||||
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| 9:30–10:00am | Checkout (Sunday Night Add-On) Callahan/Outside Camp Shop | |||||
| Lindy Hop Tracks | ||||||
| 10:00–11:00am | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| 11:15am–12:15pm | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Lunch Dining Hall | |||||
| Mini-Tracks & Optional Classes | ||||||
| 1:45–2:45pm | Specialty (Beg–Int) See The Patterns! Dee & Felix Callahan Discover alternative avenues to access patterns and timing within our dance. | Fitness (All Levels) TLC Shelby Center for Belonging Tender Loving Care: Learn about the Major movements of your body and joints. Then most importantly learn how to care for them while being introduced to what the National Academy of Sports Medicine calls the Injury Prevention Continuum. | Beginner Plus (Beg) & Experienced Partners (Int–Adv) Lindy Hop Routine Part 1 Laurel & Javier Lodge See Beginner Plus & Experienced Partners Lindy Hop Routine description. | Partner Charleston (Int/Adv–Adv) The Charleston Channel Irina & Anthony Post Center/Gym Tune in and get ready to be challenged with some fun and flowy Partnered Charleston! Prerequisites: Tandem Charleston. | Marie & Tyedric’s Jazz Routine (Int–Adv) Part 2 Marie Manninen/Rose See Marie & Tyedric’s Jazz Routine description. | Specialty (All Levels) Line Dances Cyle Manninen/Tia’s An all original line dance class choreographed by Cycle! |
| 3:00–4:00pm | Slow Dancing/Blues (Int/Adv–Adv) Slow & Steady Wins The Race Lunou & Jonathan Callahan TBA | Teacher Training (Int–Adv) Part 4 Dee & Felix Center for Belonging See Teacher Training description. | Balboa (Int/Adv–Adv) Easy Musicality Sylvia & Javier Lodge Adlibs plus. | Partner Charleston (Beg–Int) From Charleston To Lindy Laurel & Bobby Post Center/Gym We’ll take dancers on a journey to understand Lindy Hop even better due to it’s Charleston roots. | Jazz For Scaredy Cats (Beg) Part 2 Sonnie Manninen/Rose See Jazz For Scaredy Cats description. |
Movement (All Levels) TBA Tyedric Manninen/Tia’s TBA |
| Specialties | ||||||
| 4:15–5:15pm | DJ Summit Session 2: The Specifics JonathanCenter for Belonging Let’s go down the rabbit hole of DJing. Whether you wonder about the difference between DJing for contests, for a DJ night or for band breaks, you wonder about your responsibilities as a DJ, or you just want to geek out about your favorite artist, this session is for you! Also see DJ Summit with Jonathan description. |
4:15–4:45pm Afternoon Chi Richard Lodge Loosen up and get better connection with partners through Tai Chi. Richard will be teaching Tai Chi movement for Lindy Hop dancers. | Solo Jazz Jam Dee Manninen/Rose TBA will be teaching Tai Chi movement for Lindy Hop dancers. | |||
| 5:00–6:00pm | Talk & Video Presentation Queens Of The Nightclub Hannah Lane Lodge Shake dancers were an integral part of jazz nightlife entertainment in cities like New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, and Washington D.C., but are seldom discussed as important figures in Jazz history. What is a shake dancer? What do they have to do with the history of Jazz dance? Join Hannah in this introduction to her project Queens of the Nightclub and exploration of the lives, artistry, and work experiences of shake dancers during the 1930s and 1940s. | |||||
| 5:30–6:15pm | Open Practice TBA Center for Belonging A good time to meet up with classmates to go over what you have learned in class. | Balboa Practice Jodi Manninen/Rose Come practice your Balboa. | 5:40–6:10pm Stretching Brandon Winthrop Lawn (rain location Manninen/Tia’s) A great way to look after your body at the end of the day! Please bring your own Yoga mat or towel. See Afternoon Stretch description. |
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| 6:30–7:30pm | Dinner Dining Hall | |||||
| Evening | ||||||
| 7:30–8:30pm | Camp Shop Callahan | |||||
| Checkout (Extended Weekend) Monday evening activities are included with the Extended Weekend. Callahan/Outside Camp Shop | ||||||
| 7:45–9:00pm | 7:45–9:00pm Board Games Hosted by Aaron & Rob Callahan Take a break from dancing and play some quick games with your fellow dancers! There will be a well curated selection with literally something for everyone. From low key laughter inducing fun for beginners, and a few games for more seasoned tabletop players. Feel free to bring your own games! (Please label/tag them as your own.) | |||||
| 9:00pm–12:00am | Beantown Karaoke Hosted by Sonnie & Nick Center for Belonging TBA | Evening Dance in the Lodge Lodge | ||||
| 12:00am | S’mores at the Fire Pit Outside Lodge | |||||
| Soul Party in the Lodge Hosted by Peter & Samuel Lodge | ||||||
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
| 8:45–9:45am | Breakfast Dining Hall | |||||
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| 9:45–10:15am | Checkout (Monday Night Add-On) Callahan/Outside Camp Shop | |||||
| Mini-Track & Optional Classes | ||||||
| 11:15am–12:15pm | Slow Dancing/Blues (Beg–Int) Ballroomin’ Blues Ruth & Sonnie Callahan Line of dance, line of dance, line of dance, line of dance. And some super sweet traveling moves too. | Balboa (Int/Adv–Adv) Where’s The Swing? Sylvia & Bobby Center for Belonging How to put the swing in your pure Bal and BalSwing. | Beginner Plus (Beg) & Experienced Partners (Int–Adv) Lindy Hop Routine Part 2 Laurel & Javier Lodge See Beginner Plus & Experienced Partners Lindy Hop Routine description. | Specialty (Int/Adv–Adv) Everything Is Charleston Lunou & Jon Post Center/Gym Here we break down the connections between our steps and shapes as we kick the old ideas out the window, and show you a peek behind the curtain. | Marie & Tyedric’s Jazz Routine (Int–Adv) Part 3 Tyedric Manninen/Rose See Marie & Tyedric’s Jazz Routine description. | Solo Jazz (All Levels) Improvography Supports Improvement Dee Manninen/Tia’s Learn how combining improvisation and short choreo can boost your confidence and extend your improvisational jazz. |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Lunch Dining Hall | |||||
| Lindy Hop Tracks | ||||||
| 1:45–2:45pm | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| 3:00–4:00pm | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| Specialties | ||||||
| 4:15–5:45pm | 4:15–5:45pm Board Games Hosted by Aaron & Rob Callahan Take a break from dancing and play some quick games with your fellow dancers! There will be a well curated selection with literally something for everyone. From low key laughter inducing fun for beginners, and a few games for more seasoned tabletop players. Feel free to bring your own games! (Please label/tag them as your own.) | 4:45–5:45pm Open Practice TBA Center for Belonging A good time to meet up with classmates to go over what you have learned in class. | 4:45–5:45pm Balboa Practice Jodi Lodge Come practice your Balboa. | 4:15–5:45pm Swing Jam! Hosted by Richard Judge Science Center/Outside Gully’s (rain location Post Center/Gym) Whether Djamming like Django, blowing like Louis, or newer to Swing music, bring your instruments to camp! There will be jamming opportunities at the Camp Social, the BBQ, two jams facilitated by Richard, and more. Contact Richard if there are tunes you would like to play, to see if there’s a common repertoire to kick off the guided jams. |
4:30–5:00pm Stretching Brandon Winthrop Lawn (rain location Callahan) A great way to look after your body at the end of the day! Please bring your own Yoga mat or towel. See Afternoon Stretch description. |
4:15–5:15pm Jazz For Scaredy Cats (Beg) Part 3 Sonnie Manninen/Tia’s See Jazz For Scaredy Cats description. |
| 6:00–7:00pm | Dinner Dining Hall | |||||
| Evening | ||||||
| 7:45–8:45pm | Beantown Revue Manninen/Rose | |||||
| 9:15pm | Evening Dance Callahan | |||||
| 9:30pm–12:30am | Gordon Webster Band | |||||
| 10:00pm–12:00am | Beantown Cafe Callahan | |||||
| 12:30am | Late Night Dance Callahan | |||||
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
| 8:45–9:45am | Breakfast Dining Hall | |||||
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| Lindy Hop Tracks | ||||||
| 10:00–11:00am | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| 11:15am–12:15pm | Orange Track | Pink Track | Red Track | Blue Track | Yellow Track | Green Track |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Lunch Dining Hall | |||||
| Mini-Track, Practices & Optional Classes | ||||||
| 1:45–2:45pm | Music (All Levels) My Journey As A Bandleader Gordon Callahan Gordon’s perspective on what drew him to Swing music, how to play for dancers, possible influences over the years, and more. Bring your questions! | Solo Jazz (All Levels) Falling With Style Jon Center for Belonging Learn how to add a little bit of extra style and spice to any movement. | Balboa (Int/Adv–Adv) Fancy Pants Moves Sylvia & Bobby Lodge Fun flashy moves to impress. | Specialty (Int/Adv–Adv) We Go Slow Naomi & Peter Post Center/Gym Exploring moving at a slower pace and embrace the tunes when the tempo is turned down. | Beginner Plus (Beg) & Experienced Partners (Int–Adv) Lindy Hop Routine Part 3 Laurel & Javier Manninen/Rose See Beginner Plus & Experienced Partners Lindy Hop Routine description. | Marie & Tyedric’s Jazz Routine (Int–Adv) Part 4 Marie & Tyedric Manninen/Tia’s See Marie & Tyedric’s Jazz Routine description. |
| 3:00–3:30pm | Pink Track Routine Practice | Red Track Routine Practice | Blue Track Routine Practice | Yellow Track Routine Practice | Green Track Routine Practice | |
| 3:45–4:15pm | Jazz Routine For Scaredy Cats Mini-Track (Beg) Routine Practice Sonnie Manninen/Rose See Sonnie’s Jazz Routine for Scaredy Cats description. | |||||
| 5:15pm | Class PerformancesManninen/Rose | |||||
| 6:30–9:00pm | Camp BBQ & Lawn Games by the Sea Misselwood Open to those on the meal plan. | |||||
| 7:00–8:00pm | BBQ Dinner Misselwood Tent Cash bar available. | |||||
| Evening | ||||||
| 9:30pm | Evening Dance Callahan | |||||
| 9:30–10:00pm | Camp Shop Callahan | |||||
| Early Checkout (Week & Whole Shebang) Wednesday evening activities are included with the Week/Whole Shebang. Callahan/Outside Camp Shop | ||||||
| 10:00pm–1:30am | Gordon Webster Band | |||||
| 10:00pm–12:00am | Beantown Cafe Callahan | |||||
| Photo Booth Callahan Betty and Sean will be running the Beantown Camp 2025 photo booth. Stop by and get your picture taken! | ||||||
| ~12:00am Band Break | Ice Cream Party | |||||
| 1:30am | Late Night Dance Callahan | |||||
Thursday, July 3, 2025
| 9:30–10:30am | Breakfast Dining Hall | |||||
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| 9:30am–12:00pm | Checkout (Week & Whole Shebang) Callahan | |||||
| 10:00am–12:00pm | Camp Shop Callahan | |||||