First Time Guide
First Time at New England Dance Festival? Start Here!
Everything you need to know about navigating Boston’s premier Country, West Coast Swing, and Ballroom event.
One event, three styles running all weekend long—jump from Country Western to West Coast Swing to Ballroom anytime.
I want to take classes & social dance all weekend!
The Gold Pass is right for you! This is your golden ticket for the whole weekend – take workshops, watch competitions & social dance all weekend!
I just want to social dance in the evenings!
We have the Thursday Night Kick-Off Dance, and Friday & Saturday night socials in all three style. Look for the Thursday Night Pass, Friday Evening Pass or Saturday Social Dance Only Pass. Want to see the show? Get the Saturday Evening Pass.
I want to watch or compete!
Want to cheer on your friends? We offer Friday & Saturday Spectator Passes.
Looking to compete? Visit our UCWDC Country Competition Page & our WSDC West Coast Competition Page.
What to expect?
NEDF is a fun, casual atmosphere. You will see people in jeans or slacks with casual tops.
We recommend having dance shoes as it makes turning and spinning on the dance floors much easier. However, street shoes that feel secure on your feet and are not to sticky on the floor can work too.
All the information you need on what’s going on can be found on the Event Schedule and the Workshop Schedule.
Event Schedule = Competition & Social dance times and locations
Workshop Schedule = Where and when the workshops are
No, no partners are needed to have fun at NEDF. Classes encourage partner rotation and at socials you are welcome to ask anyone to dance!
Hotel & Travel:
Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton MA 02466
We offer a room block in the hotel with a discounted rate. See details on our hotel page.
For hotels guests in our room block we have a discounted rate of $10 per day.
The closest airport is Boston Logan (BOS) with a secondary option being Providence TF Green (PVD).
The hotel has a full service restaurant as well as a coffee kiosk selling Starbucks coffee. There are also multiple restaurants just a short drive away.