Swingin New England Newton, MA United States

An annual Swing convention in Newton. Offering 4 days of non-stop West Coast Swing dancing, beginning with a Thursday night dance, all night social dancing and more than 50 workshops.

Genres: Swing

Cost: Event Pass: $165

DJ Playing: Robert Cordoba, Willow Colson-Wall & Ken Mercik

Contact Name: Neal Klein & Willow Colson-Wall

Contact Type: Director

Location Info

Boston Marriott Newton

Address: 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA, United States, 02466

More Info: Swinging New England for special $104/night room rate. Phone: (617) 969-1000

Type: Hotel

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