Back Bay Shuffle
The Maso Studio, Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Avenue
June 14 2025 at 7:30 pmThe Huntington Hosts Boston Lindy Hop for the “Back Bay Shuffle” – a one-of-a-kind Lindy Hop dance event in The Huntington’s 1925 Maso Studio ballroom, featuring a fun beginner lesson led by BLH instructors followed by social dancing to music spun by the best jazz DJs in town.
Get ready to swing out at the “Back Bay Shuffle.” For the first time ever, The Huntington teams up with Boston Lindy Hop to bring you a night of social swing dancing. Come stomp at the Maso Studio, The Huntington’s 1925 ballroom at 264 Huntington Ave. The night will kick off with a beginner lesson taught by BLH’s top-notch instructors – new and seasoned dancers are welcome to come and refresh their steps or learn something new (7:30-8:30pm). Then at 8:30pm, the dance floor will come alive for a social dance event that’s sure to knock your socks off. And best of all, we’ve got it all to keep you cool and cruisin’ all night long: tasty food and drink concessions, tons of cold water, powerful A/C blowing sweet relief, and an accessible entrance so everyone can join the jive. This is one shindig you don’t want to miss!
The Huntington Hosts Boston Lindy Hop for the “Back Bay Shuffle” – a one-of-a-kind Lindy Hop dance event in The Huntington’s 1925 Maso Studio ballroom, featuring a fun beginner lesson led by BLH instructors followed by social dancing to music spun by the best jazz DJs in town.
Get ready to swing out at the “Back Bay Shuffle.” For the first time ever, The Huntington teams up with Boston Lindy Hop to bring you a night of social swing dancing. Come stomp at the Maso Studio, The Huntington’s 1925 ballroom at 264 Huntington Ave. The night will kick off with a beginner lesson taught by BLH’s top-notch instructors – new and seasoned dancers are welcome to come and refresh their steps or learn something new (7:30-8:30pm). Then at 8:30pm, the dance floor will come alive for a social dance event that’s sure to knock your socks off. And best of all, we’ve got it all to keep you cool and cruisin’ all night long: tasty food and drink concessions, tons of cold water, powerful A/C blowing sweet relief, and an accessible entrance so everyone can join the jive. This is one shindig you don’t want to miss!
Duration
4 hours
SUITABLE AGES: Any Age
Tickets are also available for purchase at the door.
About the DJ’s:
Andrew Selzer
Andrew Selzer (he/him) began DJing in 2010, spinning tracks for weekly dances in the college town of State College, Pennsylvania. Now based in Boston, Massachusetts, he DJs, teaches swing dancing, and runs Boston Lindy Hop as the artistic director and owner. From late-night sets and band breaks to contests and weddings, Andrew has handled the full spectrum of DJing duties. He has DJed Let’s Dance Boston through the Rose Kennedy Greenway and at numerous swing dance events, including Beantown Dance Camp, The Boston Tea Party, and many other workshops and events.
Yu Wen Wong
As a DJ, Yu Wen looks beyond songs that are simply danceable and wants to bring you music that gets in your soul and makes you want to dance. They got their start DJing for house parties in West Philadelphia and maintains this energy wherever she’s spinning her tunes (even if she is playing recordings over a hundred years old) — so let’s get this party started!
