Swing Party at Dance Manhattan
Friday May 16th 9:30pm - 1:00am
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor
George Gee and the Jump Jivin Wailers play at Dance Manhattan for Evita Arces Birthday! Dance Performance late in the evening. Tickets: $15 dancemanhattan.com
Spring Dance Festival
Friday, May 23rd 7:30PM-10:00PM
La MaMa E.T.C. 74A 4th street. (2nd ave / Bowery)
Jelly Roll & La Mama E.T.C. Presents The Cangelosi Cards! La Mama has invited musicians and dancers of all genres to participate in their Spring Dance Festival. The Cangelosi Cards will play in a large, black box theatre with plenty of seats and room to dance. A brief performance to the live music by The Four Jivadeers, headed by Evita Arce, will entertain you.
The more people we have social dancing at this event, the better Lindy Hop will be represented in the professional theatre circuit. Tickets are $15, OR $7 if you are on the Jelly Roll mailing list. jellyrollproductions.org Tickets are on a first come first serve basis!
Sweet and Sour Swing
Grand Harmony Palace Chinatown, NYC 98 Mott Street
4/25 - George Gee and the Jump, Jivin' Wailers 12 pc. powerhouse swing orchestra!
5/16 - Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra
5/23 - George Gee and the Jump, Jivin' Wailers
5/30 - Battle of the "Blue" Bands The Blue Vipers vs. The Blue Saracens
This weekly Friday Chinatown Swing Dance starts up again March 14th and begins earlier! 7:00pm - Midnight . The Grand Harmony Palace is located at 98 Mott Street, off Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC $15 Cover/$15 Min until 930pm (no Min afterwards) except for "Battle" nights (3/14 & 5/30) - $20 Cover after 930pm. For info & reservations (718) 779-7865
BABBLE Big Apple Blues, Balboa and Lindy Exchange
Friday – Sunday May 2-4, '08
Experience NYC May 2nd through May 4th 2008. This is your chance to join New York's Blues, Balboa and Lindy Communities. Enjoy the best nationally and regionally renowned dj's as well as professionally acclaimed New York musicians. You will be blown away! newyorkcityexchange.com
Dips and Tricks Dance Workshop
Wednesday April 29 2008 (instructor Paolo Pants and Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street see Classes for details.
New York Swing Dance Society
NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
May 4th Band: George Gee and the Jump Jive and Wailers 20th Year Celebration
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town. DJ: varies Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org
Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, April 20 7-11:30pm
Sunday, May 18th 7-11:30pm
People are saying “you need to do this twice a month!” If you want to know what the fuss is about, join Eric and Carlos for the hottest “alternative” swing event, “A Special Night of Swing” at Iguana! Eric Silvey and Carlos Cardona are the DJs, stretching their definitions of Swing Music for Lindy, Shag and West Coast Swing. Even if you don’t remember what sock hops were like, ask your Swing friends about our 40’s-60’s Swing Mix, then come join the Lindy Hoppin’, Shaggin’, and West Coastin’ fun! $15 Includes coupon for free house liquor/wine/beer/2 sodas or $5 off food. more info call Eric 212-486-9517 or http://www.nyswingdance.com
Sweet and Sour Swing
Grand Harmony Palace Chinatown, NYC 98 Mott Street
4/25 - George Gee and the Jump, Jivin' Wailers 12 pc. powerhouse swing orchestra!
5/16 - Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra
5/23 - George Gee and the Jump, Jivin' Wailers
5/30 - Battle of the "Blue" Bands The Blue Vipers vs. The Blue Saracens
This weekly Friday Chinatown Swing Dance starts up again March 14th and begins earlier! 7:00pm - Midnight . The Grand Harmony Palace is located at 98 Mott Street, off Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC $15 Cover/$15 Min until 930pm (no Min afterwards) except for "Battle" nights (3/14 & 5/30) - $20 Cover after 930pm. For info & reservations (718) 779-7865
Swing-Out Saturday Workshop and Dance
Saturday April 12th 5:00-7:30pm dance workshops, 7:30pm – 11:00pm dance
Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY
5:00-7:30pm West Coast Swing Workshops with Evan MacDonald Learn The Fundamentals of West Coast with Variations. There will be an emphasis on lead and follow and musicality. Pre Registration is recommended. 7:30-11:00pm Evening Dance All styles of music with a focus on Swing, intro lesson, food and refreshments. Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio (5 min. walk from the Pleasantville Metro North Train Station). $15 cover. Hosts and DJ - Lauren + Paolo. click here for details
Ron Sunshine at Swing 46
Friday April 4th band: Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra
Swing 46 (349 W 46th Street bet 8th/9th ave)
Join Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra of nine pieces at Swing 46, for an evening of music and dancing. And drinking. And perhaps some eating. Swing 46 is located at 349 W 46th Street on Restaurant Row in Manhattan. Swing 46 serves up live music, dinner and dancing every night of the week. Check them out all season long for some of the best big bands around. For reservations, please call 212-262-9554. Swing 46
Swing and Salsa Party
SaturdayMarch 28th band: The Blue Vipers
Club 412 (412 8th Avenue)
Swing and Salsa Party Club 412 412 8th Ave at 31st Street, 4th floor, NYC
8PM to Midnight 2 rooms of live music and dancing. We are in one room, and there will be a salsa band in the other. Dj Tomo will spin between sets. $18 at the door. $15 admission. info: 212/244-0011
New York Swing Dance Society
NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
April 6th Band: Vince Giordano and the Night Hawks
May 4th Band: George Gee and the Jump Jive and Wailers 20th Year Celebration
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town. DJ: varies Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org
Swing House
Saturday March 22, 2008
Galapagos Art Space, 70 N 6th St, Williamsburg, BK
A new dance party in Brooklyn features live 1920s hot jazz bands all night: Michael Arenella & his Dreamland Orchestra, Baby Soda Jazz Band, The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn. .. With live swingin' dance sounds of the early 20th century, re-bopin' DJs remixing and reinventing vintage grooves, awesome aerial artistry, dazzling dance numbers, blazing burlesque and performance art to make you swoon. Plus: projections, stilt walkers, tarot readers, fire performers, oh my. The Jazz Age never ended, it just got funky. Free Charleston dance class before the event, This month's music theme: smokin' 1920s hot jazz & early swing. Doors 8pm for free dance class & fire show; performances start 9pm; 21+ $10 with RSVP/costume, $15 door. geminiandscorpio.com
BALBOA BLAST Dance Workshop Part 2
Saturday March 22nd 1 - 4:30pm (instructor Paolo Pants and Special Guest Lollipop)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor
Workshop Saturday March 22nd 1 - 4:30pm (Advanced Beginner to Advance) 1:00pm – Balboa Refresher, Blending from Swing to Balboa. 1:45pm – Focus on Paddles, Push Breaks and Side Breaks. 3:15pm - Bang em up Balboa patterns. see classes
Sweet and Sour Swing
Grand Harmony Palace Chinatown, NYC 98 Mott Street
Friday March 14 Battle of the "Balboa" Bands The Jump, Jivin' Wailers vs. The Boilermaker Jazz Band
Friday March 21 Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra Roarin' 1920/1930's Big Band Jazz
This weekly Friday Chinatown Swing Dance starts up again March 14th and begins earlier! 7:00pm - Midnight . The Grand Harmony Palace is located at 98 Mott Street, off Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC $15 Cover/$15 Min until 930pm (no Min afterwards) except for "Battle" nights (3/14 & 5/30) - $20 Cover after 930pm. For info & reservations (718) 779-7865
Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, March 16th 7-11:30PM
People are saying “you need to do this twice a month!” If you want to know what the fuss is about, join Eric and Carlos for the hottest “alternative” swing event, “A Special Night of Swing” at Iguana! Eric Silvey and Carlos Cardona are the DJs, stretching their definitions of Swing Music for Lindy, Shag and West Coast Swing. Even if you don’t remember what sock hops were like, ask your Swing friends about our 40’s-60’s Swing Mix, then come join the Lindy Hoppin’, Shaggin’, and West Coastin’ fun! $15 Includes coupon for free house liquor/wine/beer/2 sodas or $5 off food. more info call Eric 212-486-9517 or http://www.nyswingdance.com
Swing-Out Sunday Workshop and Dance
Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY
Sunday March 9th 3-6pm dance workshops, 6:30pm – 10:30pm dance
Swing Party @ the Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio. Hosted by Lauren + Paolo. All styles of music with a focus on Swing. Free Lesson at 8pm, dancing, food and refreshments! Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio (5 min. walk from the Pleasantville Metro North Train Station). $15 cover.
Evening Dance 6:30 - 10:30pm DJ music, dance lesson at 8pm, food and refreshments
Daytime Workshops: 3pm – 6pm click here for details and for purchase!
Jelly Roll's 5th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, March 8 at 9:30pm.
Jelly Roll's 5th Anniversary Celebration Features: Benny Powell Quintet, w/ Junior Mance, Ron Sunshine and more"
Host: Jelly Roll Productions, When: Saturday, March 8 at 9:30pm, Where: Il Campanello Ristorante in NYC.
For more info: www.jellyrollproductions.org
New York Swing Dance Society
NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
March 2nd Band: City Rhythm Orchestra
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town. DJ: varies Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org
Connolly's Fridays
Connolly’s in Times Square (121 West 45 Street, between 6th Ave/Broadway 3d floor)
Friday Feb. 15th 7pm Band: Crescent City Maulers
This Friday Feb 15th looks like the Final Connolly's event for a while so try to make it! These fun dances are located at Connolly's in Times Square featuring local swing bands. DJ P Lindy Paolo spinning tunes during the breaks. Dance lesson now earlier! at 7:30pm, live music from 8pm to ...... Price Change - Now $20 admission before 9:30pm $25 after - Purchase of admission includes ONE free drink!
DJ Dance at Dance Manhattan
Friday Feb 15th 9:30 PM, Dance Manhattan (19th St bet 5th and 6th)
West Coast Swing room - Lindyhop room (fast!) and Blues Room! DJ Greg and Evita 8-9PM - Intro Class
9:30PM-12:30AM - Swing 'til you drop Admission: $5 for Dance Manhattan Students, $10 for Guests
The American Legion Hall of Mt Kisco, NY
2-6pm Open to the Public (note earlier time!)
Sunday February 10th 2007
Paolo "Pants" and Lauren "Lollipop" join a line up of professional ballroom dancers for a holiday Ballroom and Latin dance spectacular and show at the American Legion Hall. Paolo and Lauren will perform their newest Lindy Hop and Swing routine. Hot buffet dinner, desserts and drinks.
$27 per person. For more details see: http://www.westchesterballroom.com
or call 914-773-7773
New York Swing Dance Society
NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Sunday February 10th Band: The Ron Sunshine Big Band
March 2nd Band: City Rhythm Orchestra
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town. DJ: varies Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org
Swing Party @ The Westchester Ballroom
Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY
Saturday January 26th 8:00pm – Midnight (later hours now!)
Swing Party @ the Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio. Hosted by Lauren + Paolo. All styles of music with a focus on Swing. Free Lesson at approx. 9pm, dancing, food and refreshments! Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville. (5 min. walk from the Pleasantville Metro North Train Station). NY $15 cover. for more information on this event, email spotlightswings@optonline.net
Balboa BLAST!
Workshop Saturday Jan 19th 1 - 4:30pm (Level 2 and up!)
see classes for more details!
Connolly's Fridays
Connolly’s in Times Square (121 West 45 Street, between 6th Ave/Broadway 3d floor)
Friday January 18th 7pm Band: Ron Sunshine and Full Swing
Connolly's is back! And now held only on selected Fridays. These fun dances are located at Connolly's in Times Square featuring local swing bands. DJ P Lindy Paolo spinning tunes during the breaks. Dance lesson now earlier! at 7:30pm, live music from 8pm to ...... Price Change - Now $20 admission - Purchase of admission includes ONE free drink!
Sweet and Sour Swing
Grand Harmony Palace Chinatown, NYC 98 Mott Street
Friday January 18 2008 Band: Blue Vipers
Friday January 25th 2008: Band George Gee with Dan Levinson clarinetist.
This weekly Friday event is still going in Chinatown. Vintage Attire encouraged! Lesson at 9pm with Roddy Caravella. DJ Tomo during the breaks. 7:30pm-11:30pm . The Grand Harmony Palace 98 Mott Street, off Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC $15 Cover / $15 Min until 930pm, No Min afterwards more info: 718 - 779 - 7865
Irene Reid Passes
Funeral Services:
Thursday January 10th, 2008
The Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church (127th and 8th Avenue)
Time: Viewing from 2-6:30 Services from 6:30 on at the church
Savannah, Georgia Native and long time Harlem resident Irene Reid has died. This soulful singer captivated audiences for decades including myself and thousands of dancers around the world. I had the great fortune of featuring her on June 8th 2003 when she sang for dancers at Nells in NYC. Those of you who were there that night witnessed a legendary voice and a personality that just rocked and made you smile, laugh and dance. All of us couldn't wait to have her return again and we tried several times during the years that followed. Unfortunately, her ailing health prevented her from doing so. Fortunate for us, Savant recorded 6 albums with her during the late 1990's and up to her final album recorded in 2004 and they all are fabulous and will help us to remember her and her unforgetable voice.
remember her appearance in NYC: savoycentral.org/specialeventsdetails/specialeventsdetail.html
biography: her bio and funeral services
Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, January 20th 7-11:30PM
Sunday, February 17th 7-11:30pm
This is billed as the hot alternative swing event. Eric Silvey and Carlos Cardona are the DJs playing music for Lindy, Shag and West Coast Swing. They focus on a 40's -60's sock hop style mix 7PM-11:30P. Iguana is at 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway. A great time is promised! Full Bar and food available. Entrance $10 more info call Eric 212-486-9517 or http://www.nyswingdance.com
New York Swing Dance Society
NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave
Sunday January 13th Band: Solomon Douglas Swingtet
Sunday February 10th Band: The Ron Sunshine Big Band
March 2nd Band: City Rhythm Orchestra
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town.
DJ: varies Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org
New Years Eve at Barbetta's
Barbetta's Restaurant 321 W 46 ST NYC
Monday, December 31st Featuring Felix and The Cats Swing Band
Felix has informed us of another New Years Eve dinner and dance event. This one at Barbetta's in the heart of Times Square at 321 W 46th Street. "Felix and the Cats" sound is irresistible: big, brassy and masculine. It's the sound of swing" - Daily News. Starts at 9pm Dec 31st. $175pp Dinner and Dancing OR No Cover/Cash Bar. Call Florine for Reservation 212-246-9171
A New Year’s Eve extravaganza
Apollo Theater 253 West 125 Street Featuring the Cab Calloway Orchestra & Felix Hernandez' Rhythm Revue Dance Party
Monday, December 31st 10:00 PM- 2:00 AM
Some of the greatest feet in the history of dance have hoofed on the stage of the Apollo Theater. Now, you can too. Spend your New Year’s Eve dancing on the stage of the world famous Apollo Theater during the party of the year featuring The Cab Calloway Orchestra, led by Cab’s grandson, C. Calloway Brooks. Get into full swing for the New Year with this high stepping celebration recognizing the iconic bandleader Calloway for his centennial and ringing in 2008 with swing music in the theater and a live DJ playing the best in old soul and R&B on the Soundstage. Apollo Theater 253 West 125 Street (between Adam Clayton Powell (7th Avenue) & Frederick Douglass Blvd (8th Avenue) 212/531-5305 Tickets: Apollo Box Office
New Years Eve at the Tribeca Grill
375 Greenwich St New York, NY 212-941-3900
Monday, December 31st 10:00 PM- ?
Seating is from 9:15 to 10:30 PM and includes A 5-Course New Year's Eve Dinner Dancing until 2:00 AM
Live Entertainment by the Ron Sunshine Band Holiday Party Favors Dress is Festive $175 per guest exclusive of beverages, tax or gratuity
Ron is doing a bunch of the old Smoking Section material tonight, as requested by the owner, Drew Nieporent. Don't miss this rare live performance of our funk and R&B material.
Last year they let people in for dancing after 11PM for a $35 cover. To inquire or for reservations, call (212) 941-3900 http://www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com
Swing Ball Nite before New Years
Sunday December 30, 2007 - The Nite Before New Year's Eve:
@ Connolly's, 121 West 45 Street (between 6th Ave. & Broadway), Third
Floor 212-597-5126
Doors Open/Dance Lesson 7pm Live Music Starts 8pm
LIVE BANDS: 8pm Nick Palumbo and The Flipped Fedoras, 9pm Crescent City Maulers, 10:30pm-1am Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra, Plus DJ Keith Hughes
10% off Dinner with this Email Invite!! First 150 patron will receive one free cocktail!!! Advance Tickets
Tickets: $30 advance, $40 at the door. You may also purchase advance tickets by calling 212-868-4444. or email Leesobel@aol.com
Holiday Battle of the Big Bands
Grand Harmony Palace Chinatown, NYC 98 Mott Street
Friday Dec 28th 2007 Band : George Gee and his 17 pc. Big Band Vs. Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra
Holiday Battle of the Big Bands with George Gee and his 17pc. Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra and Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra. Vintage Attire encouraged! Lesson at 9pm with Roddy Caravella. DJ Tomo during the breaks. 7:30pm-11:30pm . The Grand Harmony Palace 98 Mott Street, off Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC $15 Cover / $15 Min until 930pm, No Min afterwards more info: 718 - 779 - 7865
Swing 46 Every Night
Swing 46 (349 W 46th Street bet 8th/9th ave)
Swing 46 serves up live music, dinner and dancing every night of the week. Check them out during the holiday season for some of the best big bands around including the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra and The George Gee Big Band to smaller but big sound groups like Felix and the Cats, Swingadelic and more! Swing 46 tel. 212-262-2554
Swing Party @ The Westchester Ballroom
Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY
Friday December 14th 8:00pm – 11:30
Swing Party @ the Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio. Hosted by Lauren + Paolo. All styles of music with a focus on Swing. Free Lesson at approx. 9pm, dancing, food and refreshments! Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville. (5 min. walk from the Pleasantville Metro North Train Station). NY $15 cover. for more information on this event, email spotlightswings@optonline.net
see our snowball fight below!
The American Legion Hall of Mt Kisco, NY
5-9pm Open to the Public
Sunday December 2nd 2007
Paolo "Pants" and Lauren "Lollipop" join a line up of professional ballroom dancers for a holiday Ballroom and Latin dance spectacular and show at the American Legion Hall. Paolo and Lauren will perform their newest Lindy Hop and Swing routine. Hot buffet dinner, desserts and drinks.
$27 per person. For more details see: http://www.westchesterballroom.com
or call 914-773-7773
Jelly Roll Dance
Saturday December 1st band: The Solomon Douglas Swingtet
Croton Reservoir Tavern 108 West 40th Street (between 6th avenue & Broadway)
A reminder that this Saturday, Dec 1st, is the next Jelly Roll Productions party, and the last of the year! The Solomon Douglas Swingtet has been playing swing gigs around the world for years. After such a successful first event at Croton Reservoir Tavern, we're heading back there for another "Speakeasy vibe" evening. Because of the space, we will be capping sales at 100, so try to purchase your tickets in advance.Time: 10pm
Cover: $15, $10 for students For tickets: www.jellyrollproductions.org
Croton Reservoir Tavern Swings
Saturday November 24 band: Nick Palumbo and the Flipped Fedoras
These fun dances are located at Croton Reservoir Tavern 108 West 40th Street (between 6th avenue & Broadway)
Downstairs Party Space - Go to the back of the restaurant and down the stairs 212-997-6835in Times Square featuring local swing bands. DJ P Lindy Paolo spinning tunes during the breaks. Dance lesson 9pm, live music from 10pm to 1:30am. $10 before 9pm with email invite. (you can copy this email) $15 admission.
http://www.lofientertainment.com 212-597-5126
Swing and Salsa Party
Saturday Nov 24th band: Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra
Club 412 (412 8th Avenue)
Swing and Salsa Party Club 412 412 8th Ave at 31st Street, 4th floor, NYC
8PM to Midnight 2 rooms of live music and dancing. We are in one room, and there will be a salsa band in the other. Dj Tomo will spin between sets. $18 at the door. $15 admission. info: 212/244-0011
For past events see special events page
Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag and Early Jazz Dance
Our mission at Savoy Central is to teach, demonstrate, and further develop social jazz dance in New York. These dances thrived in a society that permitted such freedoms of expression. Today, these dances still allow for creativity and innovation as they continue to evolve and grow. We hope you will join us as we embrace these dance forms. Disclaimer: This site does not claim to provide a complete listing of all social dance events in the area. It is edited by Paolo at his discretion. If you wish to have your event posted, please send an email to Swing@Savoycentral.com and someone will do their best to consider it.