SPRING STOMP

Spring Stomp is our annual dance weekend!

Gays for Patsy‘s annual LGBTQ+ spring dance weekend held in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It features country western dancing with three dances, multiple dance workshops, and a whole bunch of socializing.

Stomp 2027 is April 9-11.

Registration will open in November 2026!

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Overview

Here’s a “quick” lowdown of our event: The who, what, where, when, why of it all.

Who? You.

Photo from Stomp 2015 Saturday Benefit Dance
  • If you love to dance and have fun, this weekend is for you.
  • Our hoedown attracts somewhere between 60-120 LGBTQ+ dancers.
  • Everyone is welcome. We don’t care about your sexual orientation, race, gender, or what role you like to dance. We just care about having fun, the joy of dance, and socializing.
  • Covid Precautions: Up to date vaccines, and daily testing are highly encouraged but not required for Spring Stomp 2027. Masks are welcome (but optional) and we try to have a few on hand in case you forget.
  • No experience? Don’t fret none, we’ll learn ya.
  • No partner? We got ya covered – there’ll be tons to go around.  We tend to rotate partners during lessons and workshops so we can all have experience dancing with folks of varying experience and styles. During social dances, it is encouraged to ask people you don’t know to dance, and it’s likely folks will ask you. This is a very friendly, supportive environment.
  • We ask participants to be respectful to each other, enjoy the social atmosphere, and (most importantly) have fun.
Photo from Stomp 2015 Saturday Benefit Dance with Art Sullivan a teaching Basic Two Step lesson.

What? Dancing, learning, and socializing.

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Our hoedown consists of:

  • 3 dances
  • 6 (or more) workshops
  • 1 hour of instruction before the Friday and Saturday dances (and a couple of extra “bonus” lessons!)
  • Laughing, socializing, and dancing yer…well…behind off!

See our Schedule for more details

Where? Provincetown, Massachusetts

Provincetown Town Hall
260 Commercial Street, Provincetown

When? 

Spring Stomp 2027 will take place from Friday – Sunday, April 9-11, 2027.

We chose this time of year ’cause usually we wouldn’t be able to afford to host a dance in Provincetown during the high season. It’s calmer. It’s cheaper.

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Why? We love it and want to share!

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This Hoedown started over 25 years ago as a getaway and fundraiser for the gay country western dancers who were dancing regularly at Arlington Street Church in Boston. Gays for Patsy took over a few years after and has been running it for more than 20 years now.

Pricing

Varied but a Weekend Pass is your best deal. Registration for Stomp 2027 will open in the fall of 2026!  See Registration section below for full pricing details.

 If you would like to attend but cannot afford a pass, please email gfpdancing@gmail.com. While we can discount your passes, unfortunately we cannot cover the cost of transportation or hotel stays. That said, we are happy to help you find a carpool from the Boston area and/or a hotel roommate for the weekend.

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Dance Styles and Music

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Country Western dancing with a twist. Our dances feature music drawn from contemporary country, r&b, pop, and other sources that you can two step, west and east coast swing, cha cha, country waltz, line dance galore, and more.

Registration/Cost

Registration for Stomp 2027 will open in November 2026!

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Weekend Pass (includes all workshops and dances) 
Super Early Bird (Through January 1st, 2027)$68
Early Bird (Jan 2nd - March 15th, 2027)$75
Pre-Event (March 16–April 8, 2027)$85
Door Price (April 9-11, 2027)$100
A la Carte (Individual Events) 
Friday Night Dance 
   - Pre-Event (thru April 8, 2027)$18
   - Door Price (April 9, 2027)$20
Saturday Workshops 
   -Pre-Event (thru April 8, 2027)$18/each workshop
   - Door Price (April 9-10, 2027)$20/each workshop
Saturday Night Dance 
   -Pre-Event (thru April 8, 2027)$25
   - Door Price (April 9-10, 2027)$30
Sunday “Sweet Tea” Dance 
   -Pre-Event (thru April 8, 2027)$18
   - Door Price (April 9-11, 2027)$20

Discounts Available!

 If you would like to attend but cannot afford a pass, please email gfpdancing@gmail.com. While we can discount your passes, unfortunately we cannot cover the cost of transportation or hotel stays. That said, we are happy to help you find a carpool from the Boston area and/or a hotel roommate for the weekend.

Registration for Stomp 2027 will open in November 2026!

Register!

Schedule

Schedule for Spring Stomp 2027 will be available in early 2027.

See below for sample schedule from Stomp 2026!

Friday, April 24, 2026

Time Town Hall
7:00-7:30 pm Beginner East Coast Swing
with Beth Aufiero
7:30-8:00 pm Beginner West Coast Swing
with Beth Aufiero
8:00-8:30 pm Basic Two-Step
with Art Sullivan
8:30-9:00 pm Line Dance Lesson
with Art Sullivan
9:00 pm-11:00 pm Social Dancing with DJ Bucky Chappell
Our DJs play a mix of country, r&b, americana, pop, and other sundry genres to dance two-step, west (and east) coast swing, cha cha, and more.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

 

Time Town Hall
9:00-9:50 am Beginner+ Two-Step
with Bradley Mather
10:00-10:50 am Intermediate Two-Step
with Bradley Mather
11:00-11:50 am Beginner Line Dance
with Conrad Farnham
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch Break
ReneGAYdes rehearsal
1:00-1:50 pm Improver Line Dance
with Conrad Farnham
2:00-2:50 pm Intermediate Line Dance
with Conrad Farnham
3:00-3:50 pm Intermediate West Coast Swing – If you’ve learned some basic 6 count moves, come and learn the 8 count basic whip and some variations!
with Bradley Mather
4:00-4:50 pm Beginner+ West Coast Swing – If you are new to West Coast Swing this is the class for you!  Come and learn or review the 6 count basic moves.
with Bradley Mather
5:00-6:30 pm Recovery and Dinner Break
6:30-7:00 pm Basic Hustle
with Bradley Mather
7:00-7:30 pm Basic Two-Step
with Bradley Mather
7:30-8:00 pm Line Dance Lesson
with Gregory Huff
8:00 pm-11:00pm Social Dancing with DJ Art Sullivan
Our DJs play a mix of country, r&b, americana, pop, and other sundry genres to dance two-step, west (and east) coast swing, cha cha, and more.
9 pm-ish The Boston ReneGAYdes performance

Sunday, April 26, 2026

 

Time Town Hall
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Basic Nightclub Two-Step
with Bradley Mather
12:00 pm-2:00 pm Sweet Tea Social Dance with DJ Bucky Chappell
Our DJs play a mix of country, r&b, americana, pop, and other sundry genres to two-step, west (and east) coast swing, cha cha, and more.

*Please note that workshops listed may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

 

Dance Styles

We teach several partner dance styles, as well as line dance, during Spring Stomp.

We will be offering our staple Two-Step and West Coast Swing workshops.  We will also offer a selection of other dance styles that may include Waltz, East Coast Swing, Hustle, Cha Cha, Nightclub Two-Step, Polka, or Shadow.

We will also be offering a selection of line dance workshops of varying levels.

During our social dances, the DJs will include the partner and line dances taught during the workshops in their playlists.

Photo from Stomp 2015 two step workshop

Instructors and DJs

Our Instructors
Bradley Mather

Bradley Mather

Bradley has been dancing for nearly 20 years and has been teaching for over 15 years. He is proficient in over 30 different dance styles and holds multiple national and world titles. Bradley prides himself on being an excellent teacher and has even been nominated for international awards from multiple organizations for his skill in teaching.

Gregory Huff

Gregory Huff has been line dancing in NJ for over 15 years. He teaches weekly line dance classes at the Union, NJ YMCA Wellness Center and the Kenilworth, NJ Senior Center. During the pandemic, Huff started his own YouTube Channel, Line Dances By Gregory Huff, where he posts a new line dance that he choreographs every month. His choreography includes line dances from absolute beginner to intermediate, for a variety of different styles: country, soul, pop, and even chair.

Beth Aufiero

Beth Aufiero

Beth has been dancing for over 25 years. She enjoys many dance styles including ballroom, Latin, country, line dance, and swing. Beth has been teaching beginner lessons at Gays for Patsy dances for over 10 years. She is also the director and one of the choreographers for the Boston ReneGAYdes. She is looking forward to continuing to teach and introduce more people to the benefits of dancing!

Art Sullivan

Art Sullivan

Art is a veteran of the country-western dance scene here in the Boston area and one of the founding members of Gays for Patsy almost 40 years ago. A regular instructor at our Queer Country Social dances, his passion is working with an aging population and people with Parkinson’s Disease (he was recently part of a Parkinson’s documentary.

Our DJs
Bucky Chappell

Bucky Chappell

Bucky has DJed at many LGBTQ+ country dances both in Boston and beyond. He has served as DJ for IAGLCWDC conferences and for a LGBTQ+ country dance cruise. Bucky has given years to Gays for Patsy as a dancer, a DJ, a teacher, and sometimes president. He is known for his eclectic style which combines country, pop, and many songs you’d never even think to dance to! Ask Bucky how many songs he has prepared just for the line dance originally choreographed to Mmm Bop to get a sense of his range as DJ and dancer.

Art Sullivan

Art Sullivan

In addition to teaching, Art has been a regular DJ at Gays for Patsy for many years. His mix of country, pop, swing, and blues never fails to keep everyone out on the dance floor. We are looking forward to having him return as one of our DJs for Spring Stomp 2026!

Getting Here

Here are some typical ways to get to P-town

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  • Ferry. Unfortunately ferry service from Boston to Provincetown does not start until mid May (sigh).
  • Driving. It is about 2-2.5 hour drive from Boston along Rte 3 and 6.  If you would like to find a ride, you can try posting to the GFP Stomp Facebook Page.
  • Bus. This will take longer (and there’s no way to guarantee you have a seat until you get to the terminal) — it’s about 4-5 hours or so from Boston – it make stops in most towns along the cape.
  • Fly. Cape Air has flights right into Provincetown Airport. Then it’s a short taxi ride to town. Check for available flights.

Volunteering at Stomp

Get Involved!

Photo from Stomp 2015 West Coast Swing workshop with Alan Gaskill

We don’t make money at this event. Everyone running it is a volunteer and we usually are too frazzled to court sponsors. Sooo.. that said, would you like to help us out before or during the hoedown?

15 minutes of your time can make a huge difference.

We need people to help with staffing the check-in tables, selling raffle tickets, and setting up/breaking down. The classes and workshops happening during each volunteer slot are listed to inform your decision.

Volunteer sign up link will be available in early 2027.

Accommodations

Below is a list of places where we have traditionally stayed. Mention Stomp when you make the reservation and some will give a discounted rate.

Provincetown Town Hall

The Gifford House is one of the original historic hotels in P-Town offering guest house accommodations, restaurant, cocktail lounge, bar and a piano bar. The Gifford House offers charming spacious rooms, many with water views and/or rooms that can sleep up to 4 people. giffordhouse.com 

Chicago House along with the Captain’s House are quite lovely. The Chicago House is very close to Town Hall. chicagohouseptown.com

The Captain’s House is just off Commercial Street near Pilgrim House. (This is run by the same people who own Chicago House). captainshouseptown.com

The Surfside Inn and Suites is a seaside hotel on the outskirts of Provincetown. Nestled along beautiful Cape Cod Bay, this beachside hotel offers you sweeping bay sightlines and proximity to the best of Provincetown’s activities. They offer seaside rooms, suites, or an apartment with expansive views of Cape Cod Bay.

Relax and soak up the atmosphere of this charming beachside getaway. Stroll down Commercial Street to enjoy shopping and dining in downtown P-town. Explore Cape Cod attractions like Pilgrim Monument and the Cape Cod National Seashore.  

The Lotus Provincetown is a beautiful and serene inn located in the heart of Provincetown.  Trendy restaurants, eloquent galleries, feverish shows, eccentric shops, pier promenades, sunset beaches, and a lively nightlife are all at their front steps. 

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat or a fun-filled adventure, the Lotus Provincetown Inn is the perfect destination for you.  Home | Lotus Provincetown

Watership Inn was originally built in the seafaring days of the 1820s and was home to a number of Provincetown’s ship captains when not at sea. Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, 1 car parking per room. They generally offer a 10% discount when you mention Stomp! watershipinn.com