The Boston Tea Party (BTP) is the only remaining Crossover Swing Event in the U.S. We feature competitions and workshops in Lindy, Balboa, West Coast Swing (WSDC) and Blues. This year we will also offer workshops in Carolina Shag. Come swing with us!
BTP History
The Boston Tea Party began in 1997 as an annual party that attracted dancers primarily from the east coast. It has continued to grow in popularity to become one of the premier swing dance events in the country. The event attracts nearly 1200 dancers from across the United States and around the world and features our trademark Crossover J&J.
The BTP is a four-day celebration that includes over 90 swing dance workshops taught by over 60 of the world's top instructors in all levels of swing dance, including a series geared for the absolute beginner.
The BTP plays host to competitions, performances and exhibitions of three major forms of swing dance: West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Balboa. Dancers also enjoy hours and hours of social dancing Thursday through Sunday night to music provided by the country's best swing DJs. With three separate ballrooms and over ten thousand square feet of dance floor, dancing takes place throughout the day and into the wee hours of the morning.
