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 motivat

e 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.

We are planning to have practice every Sunday in May! Some special practice dates: Practice on May 17 directly follows a...
05/06/2026

We are planning to have practice every Sunday in May! Some special practice dates: Practice on May 17 directly follows a workshop organized by fearing Sean Vitale and Jennifer Murmylo. And we are expecting our collegiate s**g friends to be at practice on May 31.

Recently, acquired a sweet projector, which means we can now play old clips on a big screen during practice! Stop by th...
04/29/2026

Recently, acquired a sweet projector, which means we can now play old clips on a big screen during practice! Stop by this month for some inspiration from The Spirit Moves or other classic dance resources. As always, feel free to bring your own practice ideas. Also, we are working out availability for May 17 and will post an update when we can.

Earlier this month, we invited to help us run a practice focused on competitions. She gave a quick overview and answere...
03/27/2026

Earlier this month, we invited to help us run a practice focused on competitions. She gave a quick overview and answered questions, then we ran a few practice rounds with feedback from Andrea in between. We’re looking forward to seeing Hopcats at this weekend both competing and also cheering, taking classes, social dancing, and welcoming our out-of-town friends.

In a previous iteration of our practice format, practices used to revolve around moves. Lately, we’ve had less of a focu...
03/25/2026

In a previous iteration of our practice format, practices used to revolve around moves. Lately, we’ve had less of a focus on moves, but we see how working on moves can highlight the skills that are needed to execute it well. Also, it’s fun! Join us this month for this throwback to Lindy Hopcats days of yore. As always, you are welcome to bring your own ideas of what to practice.

We’ll have a limited amount of merch at the social dance tonight, new HopHats!
03/21/2026

We’ll have a limited amount of merch at the social dance tonight, new HopHats!

With and Kind of a Big Deal weekend coming up, we are bringing you a day of competition practice featuring tips from ! ...
03/10/2026

With and Kind of a Big Deal weekend coming up, we are bringing you a day of competition practice featuring tips from ! If competitions are not for you, we’ll still be having open practice as usual and the option to play a game or two.

March starts tomorrow, and that means our month of SW!NG OUT-themed practices starts tomorrow! We’ll have normal practic...
02/28/2026

March starts tomorrow, and that means our month of SW!NG OUT-themed practices starts tomorrow! We’ll have normal practice for the first three Sundays, then our SW!NG OUT workshop happens on the fourth weekend. See the links in our bio for tickets and more info! We’ll be closed while Boston Tea Party is running on the fifth weekend of March. Check it out at .

01/22/2026

We were thrilled to have Sam Pincus and Aaron Jones spend this past weekend with us in Boston. This workshop was so much fun! It was a party, and at the same time, it challenged us to move in different ways and to connect with our partner in different ways.

This coming Sunday is our first practice of the year! We’re going to have as our practice coach. We’ll plan to have tri...
01/08/2026

This coming Sunday is our first practice of the year! We’re going to have as our practice coach. We’ll plan to have tripods on-hand if anyone wants to record some solo jazz for . As usual, feel free to bring your ideas for partnered practice during free practice too. See you there!

Aaron began dancing Lindy Hop at his college’s swing dance club in 2009. Shortly thereafter, he began teaching, competin...
01/05/2026

Aaron began dancing Lindy Hop at his college’s swing dance club in 2009. Shortly thereafter, he began teaching, competing, and performing in local events around central Pennsylvania. In 2016, he became involved in the Lehigh Valley’s swing dance organization, currently known as Lehigh Valley Lindy. Today, Aaron continues to teach in the area, as well as learning and competing in national events. He loves encouraging his students to listen to the music, their partner, and their own bodies to make every dance special.

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