New England Dance Festival
August 5–8, 2027 | Boston Marriott Newton | Newton, Massachusetts

Three Dance Styles. Three Ballroom. One Great Weekend.

Kathy, Randy & Noah know how to throw a party! From the Thursday night kick-off dance to Sunday afternoon, you will have non-stop dancing fun at the Boston Marriott Newton! NEDF is a four day dance festival featuring Country, West Coast Swing and Ballroom dancing, with social dancing, workshops, UCWDC competition, WSDC competition and a Saturday evening show. Social dancers and competitors are welcome.

Dance Weekend

New England Dance Festival Highlights:

  • Come To Dance
    Social dancing in Country, West Coast Swing and Ballroom throughout the weekend.
  • Come To Learn
    Workshops for a variety of levels taught by leading instructors from across the country.
  • Come To Compete
    UCWDC Country competition, WSDC West Coast Swing competition and additional competition opportunities throughout the weekend.

What Makes NEDF Different?

A weekend you won’t forget!

  • Promoting the opportunity for dancers to cross between genres and enjoy many styles of dance.
  • Offering 3 genres/3 rooms with 3 social dances Friday & Saturday so you can enjoy Country, Swing, & Ballroom!
  • Non-stop workshops
  • Offering outstanding staff so you can enjoy and improve your dancing!

First Time At NEDF

New England Dance Festival offers:

  • Compete, social dance, take workshops or watch competitions – Or do it all!
  • Single day or full weekend passes available.
  •  Meet dancers from throughout New England & beyond!

COUNTRY

Country Dancing

Social dancing, workshops and United Country Western Dance Council competition, including Pro Am, Couples, Line Dance and Teams.

WEST COAST SWING

West Coast Swing

Workshops, social dancing, Strictly Swing and WSDC Jack & Jill competition in a dedicated West Coast Swing ballroom.

BALLROOM

Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom workshops and social dancing throughout the weekend with opportunities to enjoy a variety of Ballroom and Latin dances.

Dance With Us Just Outside Boston

New England Dance Festival is held at the Boston Marriott Newton in Newton, Massachusetts, conveniently located just outside Boston. Stay in our hotel room block and enjoy the entire dance weekend under one roof.

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