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This webpage offers information on (swing) dancing that is west of Boston with the demarcation line somewhere between Route 128 and I-495, but still east of the 413 area code. I suppose this makes this area Central Massachusetts. You might want to jump straight to the central MA dance calendar below. Some of the events/places mentioned here are technically outside Boston but they may also appear in the regular Boston listings (mostly because I felt like it). If something that is outside Boston but still close to the city, you might want to check the page for dancing in Boston or the Boston Calendar.

If you teach classes, hold workshops, play in a band, or hold dances, please read the list of frequently asked questions before you ask to have your information listed here.

Club JoEllen (aka The Longfellow Dance Club)

524 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland, MA.
Contact the club at 508-358-7355 or 781-890-4542. Club JoEllen hosts regular dances and workshops throughout the month.

West Coast Swing Dance, 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month
Country mix dance, every Sunday

Dance2Swing Studios

Leominster Elks Lodge, 134 North Main Street, Leominster. Weekly dancing on Sundays. Lesson at 6:00 pm, dancing 7:00-11:00 pm.

For more information, contact Alan Cormier at 978-263-7220.

Help!
Sometimes I'll see a favorite dance band play at a non-standard venue and I sometimes wonder if these venues are conducive for dancing, i.e., do they have a dance floor? Some of the venues and some of the bands aren't very helpful in providing that information, particularly if it discourages people from showing up. I don't get a chance to check out most of these venues so please help me provide better information to my readers by letting me know which venues are suitable for dancing. Thanks!

The QuarterDeck (no dancing at all)
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The Concord Scout House
The Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street in Concord, MA, featuring the Beantown Swing Orchestra.

Dances are usually held on the first Saturday of the month from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm,

Speakers Night Club
19 Weed Street, Marlboro. 508-480-8222. Dancing open on Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:00 pm. Dance floor, no cover. DJ music for WCS, ECS, Cha Cha, Hustle, Salsa. For more information, contact Deborah Bergeron at 508-836-5546.

Acton Jazz Café
452 Great Road (Route 2a/119), Acton. 978-263-6161.
This venue regularly features dance bands that you see all the time at other venues.
Someone mentioned that this venue has a very small dance floor, much like Johnny D's. Can anyone confirm that?

Jumpin' Joe's Dance Club
18 Grafton Street, Worcester.
This venue offers different kinds of dancing and/or activities each night, with Swing & Ballroom on Wednesdays (open at 7:30, lesson at 8:30). For more information, contact joe@jumpinjoesdanceclub.com.

Medway VFW

123 Holliston Street, Medway. 508-533-6048.
Monthly dance every 3rd Friday. Lesson is at 7:15, dancing from 8-11, featuring the 'Boots' Russo Swing Band.

General Information

Dancers of Central Massachusetts
Information on dancing in that area west of Boston.

The Frohsinn Club

25 North Quinsignamon Avenue, Shrewsbury.
Dancing every Saturday night from 8:00 to midnight. For more information, contact Ed Levy at 508-366-5820.

The Sherborn Inn
junction of routes 27 & 16, Sherborn.
The Sherborn Inn offers excellent dining with occasional live swing/big band music and a small dance floor. 508-655-9521. Call ahead for their schedule.

Point Breeze Restaurant
114 Point Breeze Road, Webster.
The Little Big Band plays on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio
52 S. Quinsigamond Avenue, Shrewsbury. Ballroom dancing every Friday from 7:00 to 11:00 pm with a lesson at 7:00. For more information, contact Trish at 508-925-3437. Starts July 25, 2008.

Tempo Dance Center

At the Friends of the Performing Arts Center (FOPAC), 51 Walden Street, in Concord Center.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Natick, MA
251 West Central Street, Suite 7, Natick.
For more information, contact the studio at 508-651-9041.

Hop to the Beat

Auburn Wellness & Sports Complex, 489 Washington Street, Auburn.
For information, call 508-435-2363 or write to info@HopToTheBeat.com.

Nimble Feet
Sudbury (near Route 20).
Wedding preparation, swing and latin Workshops, private and group lessons. Current classes at the Ephraim Curtis Middle School in Sudbury on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. For more information, contact Susan Ehrreich.

Poise, Style, & Motion Ballroom Dance Studio
97 Webster Street, Worcester, MA 01603b
Call Steve Montuori at 508-752-4910. Classes, personalized lessons, practice sessions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels in Ballroom, Latin, and Club. Also, dances every Friday night, 8-10 pm, with a lesson at 7:00 pm. (pay only if you had fun!)

Singles "Red Hot and Bluesy Swing" Dance, Saturdays starting September 6, 2008. Beginner lesson at 7;15pm, Intermediate lesson at 8:00, dancing from 9:00 to midnight.

Arthur Murray Dance Studios of New England
70 James Street, Worcester. 508-798-0392.
Wedding preparation, personalized dance lessons including private & group classes and practice time.

DL Dance Enterprises
978-413-1965
Swing & Country dance studio,specializing in Line Dance, Two Step, West Coast Swing.

Kitchen Dancing
Needham.
Specializing in beginners in swing, west coast swing, hustle and ballroom; wedding special; will travel for groups. For more information, contact Betty Hood at 781-444-5963.
Betty also teaches the lesson at the monthly (3rd Friday) Medway VFW dance, 123 holliston Street. 508-533-6048.

ILTA Dance Studio
1255 Worcester Road (Route 9), Framingham. For more information, contact the studio at 508-369-1954 or 781-492-2769.

Fred Astaire Studio of Worcester
319 Shrewsbury, Worcester

American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio
52 S. Quinsigamond Avenue, Shrewsbury. 508-925-3437. For more information, contact Trish. at 508-925-3437.

The PNI Club for Ballroom Dancing
Polish Naturalization Independent Club, 290 Millbury Street, Worcester. 508-757-5645. Live music every Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30 pm.

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August, 2008
31	Swingin' Sundays dance, Leominster Elks, 134 North Main Street, Leominster, featuring The Tom Nutile Big Band.	7:30-10:30pm lesson: 6:30
September, 2008
4	Acton Jazz Café, Acton, featuring The Love Dogs.
4	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
6	Singles dance, Poise, Style and Motion Dance Studio, 97 Webster Street, Worcester.	9:00-midnight lessons: 7:15 & 8:00
6	The Frohsinn Club, 25 North Quinsignamon Avenue, Shrewsbury, featuring Mo Co and Co..	8:00-midnight 508-366-5820
7	Swingin' Sundays dance, Leominster Elks, 134 North Main Street, Leominster, featuring Loaded Dice.	7:30-10:30pm lesson: 6:30
7	The PNI Club for Ballroom Dancing, Polish Naturalization Independent Club, 290 Millbury Street, Worcester. 5	4:30-8:30 pm 08-757-5645
11	Dante's at Firefly's, Marlboro, featuring The Love Dogs.
11	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
13	WCS dancing, Club JoEllen, 524 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland. Workshops with Erik Novoa	9:00pm-12:30am
13	The Frohsinn Club, 25 North Quinsignamon Avenue, Shrewsbury, featuring Boots & Friends.	8:00-midnight 508-366-5820
14	Swingin' Sundays dance, Leominster Elks, 134 North Main Street, Leominster.	7:30-10:30pm lesson: 6:30
14	The PNI Club for Ballroom Dancing, Polish Naturalization Independent Club, 290 Millbury Street, Worcester. 5	4:30-8:30 pm 08-757-5645
18	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
20	The Frohsinn Club, 25 North Quinsignamon Avenue, Shrewsbury, featuring Lincoln County Country Band.	8:00-midnight 508-366-5820
21	Swingin' Sundays dance, Leominster Elks, 134 North Main Street, Leominster, featuring The Velvet Elvis Band.	7:30-10:30pm lesson: 6:30
21	The PNI Club for Ballroom Dancing, Polish Naturalization Independent Club, 290 Millbury Street, Worcester. 5	4:30-8:30 pm 08-757-5645
25	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
27	*NO* WCS dancing at Club JoEllen in Wayland.	n/a
27	The Frohsinn Club, 25 North Quinsignamon Avenue, Shrewsbury, featuring Boots & Friends.	8:00-midnight 508-366-5820
28	Swingin' Sundays dance, Leominster Elks, 134 North Main Street, Leominster, featuring The Compaq Big Band.	7:30-10:30pm lesson: 6:30
28	The PNI Club for Ballroom Dancing, Polish Naturalization Independent Club, 290 Millbury Street, Worcester. 5	4:30-8:30 pm 08-757-5645
October, 2008
2	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
4	Scout House dance, Concord, featuring the Beantown Swing Orchestra.	8:30-11:00pm lesson: 7:30
9	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
12	The PNI Club for Ballroom Dancing, Polish Naturalization Independent Club, 290 Millbury Street, Worcester. 5	4:30-8:30 pm 08-757-5645
16	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
23	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
25	WCS dancing, Club JoEllen, 524 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland. Workshops with Larry & Heidi	9:00pm-12:30am
26	The PNI Club for Ballroom Dancing, Polish Naturalization Independent Club, 290 Millbury Street, Worcester. 5	4:30-8:30 pm 08-757-5645
30	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
November, 2008
6	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
7	Dantes at Fireflys BBQ Restaurant, East Main Street, Marlboro, featuring BJ Magoon and Driving Sideways.	9:00pm-
7-9	Swingin' New England, Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort & Conference Center, Falmouth, MA.
13	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
20	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
22	WCS dancing, Club JoEllen, 524 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland. Workshops with Joe Mahoney	9:00pm-12:30am
27	*no* Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge at American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio in Shrewsbury.	n/a
December, 2008
4	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
11	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
18	Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge, American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury.	8:00-10:00pm lesson: 7:00 508-925-4537
25	*no* Ballroom & Latin Dance Party & Lounge at American Ballroom Latin Dance Studio in Shrewsbury.	n/a
31	Dancing2Swing's New Year's Eve Swing Dance Celebration, Leominster Elks, 134 North Main Street, Leominster, featuring The Shakin' All Over Golden Years of Rock n' Roll.	Doors open: 6:30 pm dinner: 7:00-8:30 dancing: 8:30
January, 2009
1-4	New Year's Dancin' Eve, Marriott Hotel, Burlington, MA.
June, 2009
June 25- July 2	Beantown Lindy Hop Camp, Endicott College, Beverly, MA.

Last updated February 1, 2008.

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