Beantown Stomp 2024 will be March 15-17 at 1950 Mass Ave in Cambridge MA.
Registration opens December 1st. Sign up here to be kept in the loop about staff, schedule and registration.
Performers
Callers
- Maia McCormick
- Will Mentor
Bands
- The Figments: Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton, Owen Morrison
- The Mean Lids: Matt Turino, Miriam Larson, and Ben Smith
Venue
Cambridge Masonic Hall1950 Mass Ave Cambridge MA (map)
Schedule
We're still sorting out details, but the weekend will include:- CONTRA DANCING
- Saturday morning family dance
- Sunday waltz session
- Open band opportunities
- Dance workshops
- Maybe something special for St. Patrick's Day?
- Time to see old friends and make new ones
- Many beautiful beans, including you!
Gender and Roles
All calling will be gender-free, with Larks/Robins terms. The bathrooms will also not be gendered. This event is not gender or role balanced, and anyone is welcome to dance either or both roles.Housing
Housing isn't included, but we expect to set something up to try and help out-of-town dancers match with local dancers who are willing to host.Transportation
Public Transit
Public transit is a great way to get to and from the hall, which is at the Porter Square stop on the Red Line Subway, the Fitchburg Line Commuter Rail, and the 77, 83, 87, and 96 buses. For detailed directions and schedules Google Maps works well: Cambridge Masonic Hall.Driving
- Friday and Saturday:
The parking lot at the Kennedy School (map) a short walk away is free to use when school is not in session.
Parking meters on Mass Ave or at metered municipal lots in Davis Sq.
- Sunday:
All parking meters and residential spaces are free on Sunday.
Please don't park in the big shopping center lot across the street from the hall, because they tow.
Accessibility
See BIDA's general accessibility information; note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible. Unlike BIDA's regular evening dances, this event is low-fragrance.Kids and Childcare
There will be childcare for some of the daytime parts of the weekend, and a family dance.Questions
Please write to us at info@beantownstomp.comPast Stomps
- 2023
- 2022 cancelled
- 2021 cancelled
- 2020 cancelled (retrospective)
- 2019 (retrospective)