The 5th Bi-Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party
governors island
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, July 17TH & 18TH and August 28th & 29th, 2010 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra invites you to join us on this hidden gem just off the southeastern tip of Manhattan, nestled in the heart of majestic New York Harbor. Under a shady grove of centuries-old trees, caressed by fresh sea air, a sprawling green surrounded by historic officers’ quarters and 18th century naval ramparts becomes the setting for a true Gatsby affair. A recession-friendly $7 advance admission <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/116243> gives you access to one of the Summer's most magnificent celebrations. Widely anticipated by flappers, sporting gents and tiny tots alike, this event has been featured and reviewed consistently by The New York Times, who selected the Jazz Age Lawn Party as one of the most memorable parties of 2010.
Midsummer Night Swing Opening Night
Tuesday, June 29 – July 17 2010
Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, W 62nd NYC
Three weeks of fabulous outdoor dances beginning June 29th and ending July 17th. We’ve listed some of our favorites below. Tuesday, July 6th Features the New Orleans Moonshiners Band and helping to start you off on the right foot at 6pm is dance instructor Paolo Pasta Lanna. If you're lucky to snag a ticket to the ballroom floor, you won't want to miss the dance Performance at 7:00 Sharp.
Tues June 29th George Gee and Bil Elliot Swing Orchestra
Thursday July 1st The Time Jumpers
Tues July 6th The New Orleans Moonshiners
Sat July 10th Wycliffe Gordon Sextet
Wed July 14th Catherine Russell and Cat & the Hounds Swing Band
Sat July17th Harlem Renaissance Orchestra
details here lincolncenter.org
Moondance 2010
Pier 54 (West Side Highway / 14th Street)
Sunday July 9th 6pm – 10pm
Whether you’ve been dancing for years or want to learn how to boogie like a pro, Hudson River Park’s MoonDance is your chance to strut your stuff under the stars! Free lessons from Dance Manhattan begin the evening before New York City’s favorite dance bands perform. MoonDance takes place Sunday evenings on Hudson River Park‘s Pier 54 - no experience necessary. Paolo & his dance crew perform a New Orleans style Charleston Lindy Hop. paoloswings.com
Liberty Belle Fourth of July Spectacular
July 4, 2010 - 7PM to Close
Empire Hotel Rooftop, 44 W 63rd St NYC
Dances of Vice, The Champagne Riot, The Salon, and Wit's End join forces to present an unforgettable swing-era vintage Fourth of July extravaganza featuring vintage patriotic melodies by Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra, rockabilly ballads, boogies and blues by SIT & Die Co, bugle boy extraordinaire Bob Leive, performances by tap sensations The Minsky Sisters, mesmerizing burlesque by Jezebel Express and Perle Noire with special guests The Rhinestone Follies, and the dapper MC Dandy Wellington! Join us at the rooftop of the lavish Empire Hotel, featuring a fantastic view of the fireworks, live bands, burlesque, swing dancing, and delicious cocktails under the stars! ADMISSION: $20 Adv, $25 Doors libertybellespectacular.com
JookJoint Shimmy Blues Party
Saturday July 3, 9:30pm - 4:00am
Basic Ballroom 5th fl 335 West 35th Street New York, NY
JookJoint Shimmy Blues presents Glenn Crytzer and His Syncopators for a night of big band blues dancing at Basic Ballroom on Saturday, Jul 3rd. Bandleader Glenn Crytzer is himself more than familiar with the world of dancers...... details at jookjointshimmyblues.com
New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday June 19th band: Solomon Douglas Swingtet
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at the beautiful 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. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, entering its 25th year. http://www.nysds.org
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted June 17, 2010
JookJoint Shimmy Blues Party
Friday, June 18th. 9:30pm - 4:00am
Connolly’s Bar and Grill 45th St (bet Broadway/6th Ave)
JookJoint Shimmy's bi-weekly Blues party is at Connolly's and on Friday night this week! (different venue and night!) Get set for dj battle between DJ Red Jenn and DJ Dan Repsch! Should be an awesome night!! Plus, DJ Kelly Edmonston as a local dj for the last time in NYC! All starts at 9:30PM Friday, June 18th. details at jookjointshimmyblues.com
92nd Street Y Swing Dance
Saturday, June 12, 2010
92nd Street Y, Buttenweiser Hall, 2nd Floor (Lexington Avenue). George Gee Swing Orchestra
Swing Dance Swing's summer event! Featuring Live Swing Music! Time: 7:00pm till 1:00am, Free Swing Dance Lesson 7pm-8pm. No experience or partner required for lesson! Admission: $15 Advanced Admission (Purchased @The 92nd Street Y's Box Office) $18 Door Admission info www.SwingDanceSwing.com
The Swing Remix Dance Extravaganza
Saturday June 5th 2010 (6:20pm - 1am)
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
Swing Remix returns to the JCC in Manhattan on Saturday June 5th. Our featured band will be the Paul Tillotson Love Trio and DeeJay Tomo Tanaka and ending the night DJ Paolo Pasta Lanna. Don't miss a special performance by Troupe 212 at 10:30pm. Our featured instructor for our pre-dance workshops will be Michale Jagger. The Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Auditorium (a state-of-the-art theater) has terrific acoustics, features a wall to wall wooden dance floor and a giant projection screen showcasing vintage dance footage. 6:20pm and 7:45pm Pre-Party Swing Workshops. All the details at swingremix.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted May 29, 2010
Ron Sunshine at Swing 46
Swing 46 (349 West 46 Street, between 8th & 9th Aves)
Friday June 4th, 2010
Swing 46 features a great Big Band almost everynight of the week. The band starts at 9:30pm. 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-Swing262-9554. swing46.com
Sunset Swing Benefit
Tuesday June 3, 2010
Pier One at The Brooklyn Bridge Park (Furman and Old Fulton Street) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get ready for SUNSET SWING on the Pier 1 section of Brooklyn Bridge Park! Come celebrate the opening of Pier 1 and help kick-off a summer of fun on the waterfront. This year, for the first time, party goers will celebrate on Pier 1 at the foot of Old Fulton Street! This is a BENEFIT for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Live Big Band and performances by the Lindy Hop All-Stars! Info at www.brooklynbridgepark.org
Swing 'n Salsa Party Celebrating Dawn Hampton's Birthday!
Club 412 (412 Eighth Avenue, NYC)
Saturday May 29, 2010 starts at 7pm.
Come help celebrate Dawn Hampton, a True Diva of Swing at this marvelous dance studio in Manhattan. just a block from Penn Station and live music always! www.youshouldbedancing.net
The U.S.S. Intrepid Museum Swings
Sunday May 30, 2010
In honor of FLEET WEEK, The George Gee Swing Orchestra will be featured from 5 - 6pm this Sunday May 30th. Location of the U.S.S. Intrepid Museum is Pier 86 on the West Side Highway.
George GEE Swings in Harlem
Mondays starting May 24th 2010
Gospel Uptown 2110 Seventh Avenue @ 125th Street
Harlem’s Hottest Entertainment Night Spot Presents UPTOWN SWING every Monday starting May 24th Featuring The George Gee Swing Orchestra. Beginning May 24, 2010, The Big Band will play a weekly Monday night engagement at Gospel Uptown. Featuring jazz and blues vocalist John Dokes (in the style of Joe Williams and Billy Eckstine), George Gee and his big band orchestra pays tribute to the swingin’ music of Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb and many other Savoy Ballroom jazz icons. Performances every Monday from 8pm to 11pm. doors open at 6pm. $15 music charge is requested with a $20 table minimum or a $10 minimum at the bar. GU LIVE (212) 280-2110 for additional information guharlem.com
Tricks, Dips and Pretzels “The Best Of” Dance Workshop
Saturday May 22, 2010 (instructor Paolo Pants w Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm
This workshop will cover tricks, dips and elaborate spin patterns that challenge your skill and flexibility. 12:30 revealing techniques for tricks, 1:30pm spin patterns 2:45pm Dip variations and rollin’ with it all. Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th St NYC 212-807-0802 paoloswings.com
Remixed Friday
Friday May 21, 2010 starts 9pm
29 West 36th NYC (2nd floor) NYC
“Move of the Month” 8:45pm with Dave Graybill, 9:30pm music starts with LIVE Music, 11pm featured dance performance, plus special prizes & give aways! info at swingremix.com
New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday, May 15, 2010 Band: Harlem Renaissance Orchestra playing for the NYSDS 25th Anniversary
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at the beautiful 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. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, entering its 25th year. www.nysds.org
Big Apple Balboa Competition
Friday May 14, 2010 start 9pm
Basic Ballroom 335 West 35th Street 8th/9th Ave
Hosted by Super-cali-fragil-istic Carol Fraser. This is your Ticket to FUN! This event will be a great night of dancing including performances by Dance Champions Laura Keat and Jeremy Otth. And this is our second is a series of Balboa competitions. Requirements: just show up, it’s a Jack and Jill so we pair you up. Prizes and Gifts for the top 3 couples. Plus, the Winning Couple receives a guest pass to the Swing Remixed dance the following Friday as well as one day of workshops with Laura Keat and Jeremy Otth.$10 per person to attend the dance. $5 extra to enter the competition.
Questions? email: carol@tonyandcarol.com
The Players Club
The Players Club 16 Gramercy Park S. (20th street by Park Ave)
Friday May 7th
2010
Midnight Follies presents a Spring Spectacular. Music by JC Hopkins, rspv: midnightfollies@gmail.com.
Friday - Sunday April 23 - 25, 2010
Locations: vary from St. Jeans to Club 412 in NYC
BABBLE Dance Weekend (Big Apple Blues, Balboa and Lindy Exchange). All the exciting information is available at nycbabble.com
Remixed Fridays
Friday April 9, 2010 starts 9:00pm
29 West 36th NYC (2nd floor) NYC
Featured band is The Blue Vipers. Yes, we are bringing them back! The Blue Vipers are an acoustic Dixieland, early swing, gospel and blues band, composed of homemade washboard percussion, upright bass, resonator guitar, trumpet.... They've always attracted a great crowd of dancers for us so we are looking forward to this special evening of dancing. "Move of the Month" dance class at 9pm Sharp, Live Music at 9:30pm. Guest instructor TBA, DJ during the breaks. advanced specials at swingremix.com
Spruung! JookJoint Shimmy Blues Party
Saturday, March 27, 2009 at 8:00pm - 4:00am
Playwright Celtic Pub 732 Eighth Avenue, 3rd flr
By Saturday, Spring will have Spruuung! Come celebrate the new season by dancing together. The next JookJoint Shimmy Blues party is this Saturday at Playwright Celtic Pub. Night begins with a lesson at 9:30 pm. General Dancing begins at 10:30 to the DJ stylings of Alana Epstein (Boston); Hether "LadyBlues" Samuels (NYC) and Jeanette Holmes (NYC). $12 entry jookjointshimmyblues.com
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Mar 24, 2010
New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday March 20, 2010 Band: Wycliff Gordon
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at the beautiful 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. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, entering its 25th year. www.nysds.org
Remixed Friday
Friday March 19, 2010 starts 8:30pm
29 West 36th NYC (2nd floor) NYC
Featured band is The Champian Fulton Quartet. You won’t want to miss this up and coming voice in the jazz world. “She’s an accomplished singer and a canny pianist, able to accompany herself with sophistication as well as blend with any smart ensemble.... she possesses wit and secure judgment about phrasing and inflection, never overdoing as do so many wanna-bes who over-cook their stylings in order to sound sultry....:” Erik Erikson's Review in the Northeast Music Review
"Move of the Month" dance class at new earlier time 8:30pm, Live Music at 9:15pm. Guest instructor TBA, DJ LadyBugLala during the breaks. Details and advanced ticket specials: swingremix.com
The Swing Remix Dance Extravaganza
Saturday March 6th 2010 (6:15pm - 1am)
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
Swing Remix returns to the JCC in Manhattan on Saturday March 6th. Our featured band will be Gordon Webster and Friends. Instructor for our pre-dance workshop - Carol Fraser. Our DJ - Paolo Pastalanna
The Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Auditorium (a state-of-the-art theater) has terrific acoustics, features a wall to wall wooden dance floor and a giant projection screen showcasing vintage dance footage. 6:20-7:40 pm Pre-Party Swing Workshop (must have solid 6-count experience) Party from 7:30pm - 1am! All the details at swingremix.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted Feb 22, 2009
BB Kings feature RCR
B.B. King's 237 West 42nd New York, NY
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Royal Crown Review returns to NYC! Come join the fun at B.B. King's March 3rd at 8pm. Tickets are $17 Advance General Admission ($20 at the door). Limited VIP booth seating $35 each - (4 tickets required to secure a booth) Dance floor will be open! www.bbkingblues.com
New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday February 20, 2010 Note: no band for this event
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at the beautiful 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. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, entering its 25th year. http://www.nysds.org
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Feb 16, 2010
Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday February 21, 2010 7-11:30pm
“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! Iguana is at 240 W. 54th St., between Broadway and 8th Ave. (Enter the main door and proceed downstairs to The Lizard Lounge). Full Bar and food available. Entrance only $15 (includes coupon for free drink, two sodas, or $5 off any food). more info call Eric 212-486-9517 or http://www.nyswingdance.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted Feb 16, 2010
George Gee at Swing 46
Swing 46 (349 West 46 Street, between 8th & 9th Aves)
Friday February 19th & 26th, 2010
Swing 46 features a great Big Bands several nights a week. The band starts at 9:30pm on Fridays. Swing 46 is located at 349 W 46th Street on Restaurant Row in Manhattan. They serve 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-Swing262-9554. swing46.com
Remixed Friday
Friday February 12, 2010 starts 9pm
29 West 36th NYC (2nd floor) NYC
This month we feature Baby Soda, a band that is on "the cutting edge of a new movement loosely known as Street Jazz". Gaining in popularity amongst the underground Balboa and Lindy dancers, this band brings "an eclectic set of influences ranging from New Orleans brass, Jug Music, Southern Gospel and Hot Jazz".
Dance Class "Move of the Month" at 9pm, Plus simultaneously, we will offer a beginner class for first timers. Guest DJ & instructor for “Move of the Month” Heather Flock.
Live Music at 9:30pm. 10:45pm featured dance performance, plus special prizes & give aways! Details and advanced ticket specials: swingremix.com
The Swing Remix Dance Extravaganza
Saturday February 6 2010 (6:15pm - 1am)
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
Swing Remix returns to the JCC in Manhattan on saturday February 6th 2010. Our featured band will be Solomon Douglas Swingtet. Instructor for our pre-dance workshop - Carol Fraser. Our DJ - Tomo, And special guest Balboa dancers Kate Helin and Bobby White will perform!
The Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Auditorium (a state-of-the-art theater) has terrific acoustics, features a wall to wall wooden dance floor and a giant projection screen showcasing vintage dance footage. 6:20-7:30 pm Pre-Party Swing Workshop (must have solid 6-count experience) Party from 7:30pm - 1am! swingremix.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted Feb 2, 2009
Remixed Friday
Friday January 22, 2010 starts 9pm
29 West 36th NYC (2nd floor) NYC
Friday January 22 will showcase the return of The Boilermaker Jazz Band. Scrumptious food, drinks and as always plenty of room to dance. 9pm Dance Lesson “Move of the Month” TBD, 9:30pm music starts with LIVE Music, 11pm featured dance performance, plus special prizes & give aways! info at swingremix.com
Blues Holiday Party
Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 10:00pm - 3:30am
Playwright Celtic Pub 732 Eighth Avenue, 3rd flr
This Saturday at Playwright Celtic Pub on 8th Av between 45th & 46th Streets. Arrive early for Newton's law of blues motion with Joy. Free lesson 9:30 pm. General dancing at 10:30 pm! DJs: Mark Gilman, Dan Repsch, Joy Arico. jookjointshimmyblues.com
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Jan 12, 2010
New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday January 17th band: Houston Persons
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at the beautiful 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. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, entering its 25th year. http://www.nysds.org
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Jan 12, 2010
Ron Sunshine at Swing 46
Swing 46 (349 West 46 Street, between 8th & 9th Aves)
Friday January 16th, 2010
Swing 46 features a great Big Band almost everynight of the week. The band starts at 9:30pm. 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-Swing262-9554. swing46.com
Tricks, Dips & Pretzels dance workshop
Saturday January 9th, 2010 (instructor Paolo)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm
Are you hungry for some holiday play time? This workshop will cover tricks, dips and some fancy pretzels that that will guarantee to bring a smile. We begin with balance techniques and then start adding the variations. 212-807-0802 details at paoloswings.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted Dec 30, 2009
The Boilermaker Jazz Band at Swing 46
Swing 46 (349 West 46 Street, between 8th & 9th Aves)
Friday January 1st, 2010
Boilermaker Jazz Band is featured on the first day of the New Year. Swing 46 features a great Big Band almost everynight of the week. The band starts at 9:30pm. 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-Swing262-9554. swing46.com
New Year's Eve Formal Ball
Thursday December 31 2009 9:00PM - 1:00AM
The Montauk Club 25 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY www.montaukclub.com
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Septet perform sweet and swinging '30s/'40s era standards for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Featuring The Minsky Sisters. Ring in the New Year with us in the Montauk Club's historic and luxurious ballroom. Note: Only 100 non-member guests may attend. $75/person open bar. Advance ticket purchase required by 12/23. RSVP to andrew@montaukclub.com.
The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 | 8:30 - 9:30 PM (and an encore at 11:30pm)
Here's a posting of interest - The Champian Fulton Quartet featuring Stephen Fulton (flugelhorn), Fukushi Tainaka (drums) and Hide Tanaka (bass) performs at the Atrium at Lincoln Center. This is a free event and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We're expecting to see some dancers showing up! Doors open at 7 PM.
The Salon
The Players Club 16 Gramercy Park S. (20th street by Park Ave)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Join Prohibition Productions in celebrating on the day before New Year's Eve. Doors open at 8pm, so come early to have a chance at a free drink. DJ Rikomatic will be warming up the dance floor, plus Gelber & Manning begin at 8 pm, George Gee's Jump Jive and Wailers begins at 8:30 pm. info at thesalon.biz
THE HOLIDAY Swing Ball
Connolly’s Klub 45, 121 West 45 Street (between 6th Ave. & Broadway), 212-597-5126
Tuesday December 29
The most festive swing dance of the year! 7pm Swing Dance Lesson followed by Live Swing Bands: 8pm-9pm LIL CLIFF & THE CLIFFHANGERS (myspace.com/harpjumpin), 9:30pm-1am EIGHT TO THE BAR (www.eighttothebar.com), Plus DJ Paolo. Admission $25
Early Bird Advance Discount Tickets $15 available before Dec 1 smarttix.com or call 212-868-4444
P Lindy Paolo Posted Nov 17, 2009
Ron Sunshine at Swing 46
Swing 46 (349 West 46 Street, between 8th & 9th Aves)
Saturday December 26th, 2009
Ron Sunshine is featured on Sat Dec 26th. His 5-piece band features Jason Pharr, Tom Pietrycha, Craig Dreyer, and Ehud Asherie. Swing 46 features a great Big Band almost everynight of the week. The band starts at 9:30pm. 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. swing46.com
Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday December 20, 2009 7-11:30pm
“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! Iguana is at 240 W. 54th St., between Broadway and 8th Ave. (Enter the main door and proceed downstairs to The Lizard Lounge). Full Bar and food available. Entrance only $15 (includes coupon for free drink, two sodas, or $5 off any food). more info call Eric 212-486-9517 or http://www.nyswingdance.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted Dec 17, 2009
The Winter Ball
The Green Building 450 Union Street
Saturday Dec. 12th, 2009
Michael Arenella & His Hot Eight and The George Gee Swing Orchestra partner up to present December's hottest holiday dance event. At Brooklyn's most enchanting little speakeasy, the Green Building , a 19th-century warehouse nestled along the banks of the Gowanus Canal, in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. A most festive assortment of winter follies: Grace Gotham burlesque beauty, The Minsky Sisters world reknowned '20s tap duo, Special musical guest Drew Nugent
Cocktails served by expert mixologists.A tasty variety of sweet treats will be available if you're feeling peckish.
The Green Building is just a short walk from subway lines: F/G to Carroll Street, R to Union Street. Doors 8PM, Music 9PM $20.
P Lindy Paolo Posted Nov 12, 2009
Remixed Friday Holiday Dance Our Final Swing of 2009
Friday December 11, 2009 starts 9pm (NOTE: 18th date is no longer!)
29 West 36th NYC (2nd floor) NYC
Friday Dec 11th will be our Holiday Year End Celebration. We are featuring the band SLY BLUE, the new addition to the New Orleans style bands from NYC. Plus we'll feature some great DJ's along with a recap of some of our favorite dance performances.
9pm Dance Lesson “Move of the Month”, 9:30pm music starts with LIVE Music, 11pm featured dance performance, plus special prizes & give aways! swingremix.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted Dec 2, 2009
New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday Dec 5th band: Harlem Renaissance Orchestra
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at the beautiful 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. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, entering its 25th year. http://www.nysds.org
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Nov 27, 2009
Blues Holiday Party
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10:00pm - 3:30am
Dancesport, 4th Floor 22 West 34th Street New York, NY
Join us at Dancesport for our Holiday Party! It'll be our last blues party for the year. Details at jookjointshimmyblues.com
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Nov 27, 2009
Swing Remix Dance Party
Saturday November 21st 2009 (6:15pm - 1am)
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
This is our next event at the JCC in Manhattan for our popular Swing Remix Dance Extravaganza. Our featured band will be the Cangelosi Cards ,known for their traditional New Orleans style jazz. And just added - Our Pre-Dance workshop will be taught by Michael Jagger and Evita Arce along with performances by Nathan Bugh plus other special guests. Swing Remix Extravaganza is held at the JCC on the Upper West Side. 6:20pm Pre-Dance Workshop, 7:30 general admission. Free beginner dance lesson at 7:45pm. Live band at 8:30pm, Dance performances at 10:30pm. advance online: $13 for dance, $26 for both pre-dance workshop & dance combined. at door: $20 pre-dance workshop, $15 dance. Our workshops will have limited space, so sign up early!
ONLINE SPECIAL AVAILABLE NOW swingremix.com
Next Blues Party
Friday November 20, 2009
Gossip Bar 9th Ave between 49th & 50th Street
The next blues Party is Friday Night at Gossip Bar on Ninth Ave between 49th & 50th Streets! Get ready for another fun night. Your DJs will be Kevin Voss, LadyBlues (me!) and Jennifer Shortway. We'll be bringing it on, hard and strong! Admission is $12 but you can get in for $10 with a printout of coupon from jookjointshimmyblues.com
Swing Out Slam
Saturday November 14, 2009 instructor Paolo
Improve your Swing-Out while we cover connection and counter-balance techniques. We’ll compare and contrast the Hollywood style and Savoy style versions. Then for the final section, we’ll learn some great variations that will challenge you.
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th St NYC 212-807-0802 Details at paoloswings.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted Nov 11, 2009
Swing Remix-ed
Fridays 9pm - 1am
November 13th at 29 West 36th (between 5th/6th Ave) 9pm
Friday Nov 13th will be our 2nd "Swing Re-mixed" located at 29 West 36th St, where we mix it up with a phenomenal lineup of DJ's along with performances from unique and inspirational dancers.
Our upcoming DJ's are Eve Polich, Jason Ganetsky, & Paolo!
9pm Dance Lesson “Move of the Month” will be taught by Swing Remix’s own Paolo Mondo Lanna 9:30pm music starts.
11pm featured dance performance, plus special prizes & give aways!
$15 admission. Stay tuned to SwingRemix.com for all the details!
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Nov 11, 2009
New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Sunday Nov 8th band: THE 10pc. GEORGE GEE SWING ORCHESTRA featuring vocalists John Dokes & Hilary Gardner.
Note: this is a special Sunday edition to the NYSDS! 7pm dance lesson by Eva Carozza, Guest DJ with Ryan Swift
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at the beautiful 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. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, entering its 25th year. http://www.nysds.org
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Nov 6, 2009
Swing, Soul & Blues Monster Mash
29 West 36th Street (between 5th/6th Ave) NYC
Saturday October 31 2009 10pm –3am
Swing Remix and JookJoint Shimmy Blues jointly presents
Champian Fulton and her Quartet for a night of costumed halloween fun on Saturday, October 31st! Join us at Manhattan Ballroom located at 29 West 36th Street. Get ready for a Monster Mash of swing, soul and blues music for your dancing delight......It will be fabulously freaky with creepy and spooky special effects that you won't want to miss. So let this Monster Mash dance be your end of the Halloween Parade destination! $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Early Bird Special of Just $16 is available NOW at http://swingremix.com and jookjointshimmyblues.com
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Oct 23, 2009
Ron Sunshine at Swing 46
Swing 46 (349 West 46 Street, between 8th & 9th Aves)
Saturday October 24th, 2009
Swing 46 features a great Big Band almost everynight of the week. The band starts at 9:30pm. 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
P Lindy Paolo Posted Oct 23 2009
Friday Night Swing Remix-ed
Friday October 16, 2009 at 29 West 36th.
Oct 16th will be the premier of "Swing Re-mixed", where we mix it up with a phenomenal lineup of DJ's along with dance performances from one of your favorite dance teams along with some notable dance couples. Stay tuned to SwingRemix.com for all the details!
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Sept 11, 2009
Swing/Lindy Classes NEW
Mad Hatter Dance Studio 1000 Division Street Suite 2B, Peekskill NY
October 6th for 4 weeks.
Balboa Level 1 at 7pm Tuesdays in October 4 weeks
Swing/Lindy Level 2 at 8pm Tuesdays in October 4 weeks. Starts Oct 6th!
details see madhatterdance.com
AT THE HOP! music of the 1950's
Connolly's, 121 West 45 Street (between 6th Ave. & Broadway)
Saturday October 3 • 8pm
Lee informs us of a return of the 50's at Connolly's this coming Saturday Nigt. Free Dance Lesson sponsored by Dance Manhattan at 8pm followed by the band "Rock around the Clock" featuring Nick Palumbo (www.myspace.com/1950stribute band) plus DJ Paolo!
Happening at Connolly's, 121 West 45 Street (between 6th Ave. & Broadway), 212-597-5126
Take elevator to 3rd Floor party room. Admission: $15 lofientertainment.com
The Jazz Age Lawn Party
Governor's Island, NYC
Sunday Oct 4th, 2009 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (September 27 was postponed due to inclimate weather)
Michael Arenella continues with his Jazz Age Lawn Party and Festival on Governors Island Sunday September 27.
Under a shady grove of trees, in front of the historic officer’s quarters, this Great-Gatsby-inspired day will take you back in time to the sizzling 1920s. Live hot 1920s music performed by the full band, Authentic vintage swing dancers in genuine and period-inspired clothing, Charleston dance lessons (all levels welcome), 1920s motorcar exhibition. admission just $5. michaelarenella.com
Paolo Pasta Lanna Re - Posted Sept 28, 2009
New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday, Sept 19 Band: Ron Sunshine and Full Swing
Saturday, Oct 17 Band: Wycliffe Gordon
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. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, entering its 25th year. http://www.nysds.org
Paolo Pasta Lanna Posted Sept 11, 2009
The Jazz Age Lawn Party
Governor's Island, NYC
Sunday Oct 4th, 2009 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (September 27 was postponed due to inclimate weather)
Michael Arenella continues with his Jazz Age Lawn Party and Festival on Governors Island Sunday September 27.
Under a shady grove of trees, in front of the historic officer’s quarters, this Great-Gatsby-inspired day will take you back in time to the sizzling 1920s. Live hot 1920s music performed by the full band, Authentic vintage swing dancers in genuine and period-inspired clothing, Charleston dance lessons (all levels welcome), 1920s motorcar exhibition, Vintage clothing...... michaelarenella.com
Paolo Pasta Lanna Re - Posted Sept 28, 2009
Blues Dance
Saturday, Sept 12th
Playwright Celtic Pub 732 Eighth Avenue, 3rd flr party room
Hether invites you to "Lindy Blues Dancing"! Come on out on a Saturday night and dance with these Blues Fanatics! It's a DJ night and they are gonna mix it up with da blues baby! From lindy to blues JookJoint Shimmy style! Time: 9:30pm until late night but check their website for comfirmation. jookjointshimmyblues.com
See Past Events Here 2009
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.