Lindy Hopcats

Lindy Hopcats Lindy hop and jazz dance organization located in Boston, MA. Stop by one of our practices, classes, or workshops!

Herding dancers is like herding cats because finding dance practice buddies can be difficult. Created by Mona Xue and Genny Kunkel, we are a swing-obsessed group of dancers based in the Boston area who want to improve their Lindy Hop skills. We hold lindy hop practice sessions and online watch parties to provide more opportunities to develop new skills, encourage the exchange of ideas, and motivate dancers at all levels to put their dance shoes back on! We aim to create a space where people can feel comfortable making mistakes and feel free to experiment with new ideas. Whether you are a new dancer who wants more detailed help, a dancer looking for more dance partners, or a seasoned pro looking for a place to practice, we encourage you to join our practice sessions!

😷 Covid Policy: We are currently requiring that all event participants are vaccinated unless medically exempt. Masks are now optional but if you are particularly concerned, please reach out and we can work on accommodating your health needs.

There are times he has been seen stalking across the MIT campus, his mutterings circling back and again to rhythm, to st...
09/12/2026

There are times he has been seen stalking across the MIT campus, his mutterings circling back and again to rhythm, to structure, to any element he can use to link his obsession back to his shivering reality. He has heard the world and the smallest bit of what it offers. His search for more, for anything else he was able to gather in his flashbulb glimpse has brought him to lead others. Those who follow him through the murky streets of Boston seek to glean whatever ghostly tones he will drop in his wake like hard candy: enough to keep them near, never enough to satisfy or surpass...

We have three DJs lined up to play you jazz and not jazz bangers at our social dance on September 19th. Go to https://lu...
09/10/2026

We have three DJs lined up to play you jazz and not jazz bangers at our social dance on September 19th. Go to https://luma.com/connectthedots for tickets and more info.

DJ Ricky brings fresh energy to any dance floor ✨🎶 Drawing from her heritage, she loves adding Latin jazz and music into her sets. She has DJed locally in Boston at various Lindy socials, recently at blues socials and a few after parties. 🎉🙌

Last year, Lindy Hopcats met to discuss who we might bring to Boston for a workshop in 2026, and we were excited about E...
09/05/2026

Last year, Lindy Hopcats met to discuss who we might bring to Boston for a workshop in 2026, and we were excited about Erin Morris. We mentioned the idea to some friends and found out that Eclipse Fusion Boston had dreams of bringing Erin here to teach. Through this collaboration, we’re realizing this dream in two weeks!

While classes for our Connect the Dots workshop will be in Belmont, our Saturday night social dance venue will be the Ca...
09/01/2026

While classes for our Connect the Dots workshop will be in Belmont, our Saturday night social dance venue will be the Cambridge Friends School. Keep a lookout for more information on parking and directions for entry as we get closer to 9/19.

For the Connect the Dots workshop with Erin Morris next month (see the link in our bio), we’ll be using a new-to-us venu...
08/24/2026

For the Connect the Dots workshop with Erin Morris next month (see the link in our bio), we’ll be using a new-to-us venue for all classes, the Odd Fellows Hall. This venue is regularly used by Free Wednesday Swing, so we expect it to be a great environment for our classes.

What is Slow Balboa, and why do so many people want to learn this style of dance? Come to practice on Sunday for a taste...
08/19/2026

What is Slow Balboa, and why do so many people want to learn this style of dance? Come to practice on Sunday for a taste of Slow Bal with instructor and practice coach Ruth Evelyn! As always, feel free to work on whatever you like during open practice time.

Thank you to everyone who came to our first brunch social! ❤️ It was lovely to see people eating, playing games, puzzlin...
08/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our first brunch social! ❤️ It was lovely to see people eating, playing games, puzzling, catching up, and dancing at The Abbey. ‼️ If you have feedback about this event, please send it along! You can DM us, talk to an organizer, or submit a message to our suggestion box. 📩

Did you know that once a month, we’ve been sharing our practice space with a group of Collegiate S**g enthusiasts? If yo...
07/28/2026

Did you know that once a month, we’ve been sharing our practice space with a group of Collegiate S**g enthusiasts? If you’re curious about this style, you can join for any session because they welcome beginners. If you need more motivation, this coming Sunday, we’re inviting Andrew and Andrea Byrnes to teach an introduction and then do some practice coaching. 📷: Jerry Almonte

Last year, we did Taster Month, where we did “taster” classes for different dance styles. It was very popular, and we’re...
07/27/2026

Last year, we did Taster Month, where we did “taster” classes for different dance styles. It was very popular, and we’re bringing it back in August! If you want to practice Lindy during open practice time, you can still do that, but if you want to try a different style, mark those dates. Also, we’re planning to do a brunch-time social dance instead of practice on August 9th!

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