Past Events of 2003

New York Lindy Hop Open Pictures
This past weekend, the Swing Dance Competitions at The Pennsylvania Hotel were a big hit. Savoy Central congratulates Swivels Productions, and Yehoodi and Jelly Roll Productions in bringing to the lindy hop community such an enormous all out bash of a weekend. Check out some of the photos and results by clicking on http://nylho.com

New York Lindy Hop Open Swing Dance Championships
September 26-28, 2003

Swivels Productions, in conjunction with Yehoodi and Jelly Roll Productions is bringing to the lindy hop community an all out bash of a weekend! Workshops, Competitions and Dancing to some of the most fantastic bands in the nation. Check out the website http://www.nylho.com for more information and online registration. Prices increase after August 20th so register early.

NYSDS Dance
Sunday September 28th UPSTAIRS @ JACK ROSE 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave)

GEORGE GEE SWING ORCHESTRA! This Sunday at Jacks Joint Join the NY's longest running social dance hosted by the New York Swing Dance society. George Gee Swing Orchestra perform. It's a fun crowd and the orchestra will be swinging. DeeJay - "Lindy Mix" Lanna
General admission $13, Senior citizens $5, members $9, Lessons are from 7-8 p.m. http://www.nysds.org

Jacks Joint Fridays
Friday September 12th UPSTAIRS @ JACK ROSE 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave)

RICK FINK & THE GAS HOUSE GORILLAS! here's a quote form their web site that describes what you can look forward to this Friday Night - "Tapping into his longtime love of all things that swing, jump and rock, Rick immersed himself into anything recorded from the 1920's to the 1950's and beyond. Artists as diverse as Wynonie Harris, Gene Autry, Sam Cooke, Cab Calloway, and Elvis Presley all occupy the same universe in Rick's mind. Add to that a bit of Groucho Marx and Bugs Bunny and you've got one hell of an interesting party!" Also, DJ and Instructor "Lindy Mix" Lanna will be spinnin' between sets until 2am. Full Bar & Dinner Menu Beginners welcome! Class by Dance Manhattan 9:30pm Band 10:00pm - 1:30am, All Ages Admitted $15 This event is presented by Lo-fi Lee www.nyc-swing.com

Jacks Joint Fridays
Friday September 5th UPSTAIRS @ JACK ROSE 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave)

HARLEM RENAISSANCE ORCHESTRA! Don't miss this Fabulous Big Band Plus DJ and Instructor "Lindy Mix" Lanna. Full Bar & Dinner Menu Beginners welcome! Class by Dance Manhattan 9:30pm Band 10:00pm - 1:30am, DJ will be spinnin' between sets until 2am. All Ages Admitted $15 This event is presented by Lo-fi Lee www.nyc-swing.com

Jacks Frim Fram
Thursday August 21st UPSTAIRS @ JACK ROSE 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave), 212-247-7518

Jelly Roll Productions presents the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band with Ruth Brisbane (vocals), Johnny Blowers (drums), Lloyd Mayers (piano), Alex Layne (bass), Fred Staton (tenor sax), Joey Cavaseno (alto sax) and Freddie Hendrix (trumpet).
Time: 9pm to 1am Cover: $12 (or $10 for students w/ valid ID) DJ: Rayned Wiles
Special thanks to Yehoodi.com for lending us the evening!
Visit: http://www.jellyrollproductions.org for more details!

Jacks Joint FRIDAYS
Friday August 15th UPSTAIRS @ JACK ROSE 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave), 212-247-7518

Live Swing Band QUEEN ESTHER & JC HOPKIN'S BIGGISH BAND Plus DJ Tomo and Instructor "Lindy Mix" Lanna.
Full Bar & Dinner Menu Beginners welcome! Class by Dance Manhattan 9:30pm Band 10:00pm - 1:30am, DJ Tomo will be spinnin' between sets until 2am. All Ages Admitted $15 This event is presented by Lo-fi Lee www.nyc-swing.com

George Gee Big Band Pier 25
Sunday August 10 at Pier 25 Hudson River Park (N. Moore St on the Hudson River) Subway to Chambers Street, walk west, cross West Street & turn right (north)

This is the final dance of the summer. These fun and free outdoor dances are sponsored by the Hudson River Park Trust and take place on right on top of Pier 25. There is also Volleyball and a former Driving range. Dance lessons by Dance Manhattan Studios. Dance Lesson 6:30, Live Music 7:15-10pm, Performances 8pm DJ: Manu Smith Performances: Anne-Marie and Manu and more to come.
Also - George Gee will feature singer/performer John Dokes

Jacks Joint FRIDAYS
Friday August 1st 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave), 212-247-7518

Harlem Renaissance Orchestra is featured. Upstairs at Jack Rose, 9:00pm Doors Open/Dance Lesson by Dance Manhattan
Live Swing Band 10:00pm - 1:30am, DJ Tomo will be spinnin' between sets until 2am. All Ages Admitted $15 This event is presented by Lo-fi Lee www.nyc-swing.com

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IRENE REID at Nells
Sunday, June 8, 2003 7pm-12midnight Nells 246 West 14th Street

Lindy Hoppers, West Coast Swingers, Blues enthusiasts, The Incomparable and Legendary Irene Reid to Sing at Swing Set Sunday's One Year Anniversary Celebration Click for Details

ALSO JUST ADDED - Special Guest Madeleine Peyroux will be opening the evening. This delightful singer with a remarkable Billie Holiday sound is a seductive, enchanting wonder. This will be Madeleine's first appearance for dancers. Dee Jays: Jesse Miner, Keith Hughes, Paolo "Lindy Mix" Lanna. Performances by The Cotton Club Dancers, The Jitterbug Kid Dance Troupe and more!

Advanced on line Ticket Sales http://www.acteva.com

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MID SUMMERNIGHT SWING Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Wednesday July 2, 2003 6:30pm Josie Robertson Plaza Lincoln Center

"The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra...is the finest big band in the world today," raved The Daily Telegraph (London). details

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Swing 46
Friday, May 30th 2003 349 West 46th Street

A fabulous show with her Swingin' Band. Heartwarming stories and rare family video footage. One Show Only. If you love Louis Prima, You'll love his daughter Lena. Limited seating, reservations are recommended. $25 admission.

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Jelly Roll Productions @ Jack Rose
Friday, May 30th 2003 At Jacks Joint 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave)

Earl May Quintet, with: Earl May, bass / Eddie Locke, drums / David Glasser, saxophone Larry Ham, piano / Catherine Russell, vocals & Special Guest: Benny Powell, trombone Time: 9pm to 1am DJs: David Jacoby, Steven Wexler, Ryan Mascaro Cover: $13 or $9 for students with valid ID Drink Specials: $5 Cosmos till 11pm For more information, visit: http://www.jellyrollproductions.org

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New York Swing Dance Society
Sunday, May 25, 2003 At Jacks Joint 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave)

Band: The Harlem Rennaissance Orchestra! - Join the NY's longest running social dance hosted by the New York Swing Dance society. Guest DJ: Paolo "Lindy Mix" Lanna
General admission $13, Senior citizens $5, members $9, for more details - http://www.nysds.org

HJDF/SwingCity
Harlem Jazz Dance Festival June 13-16, 2003 Marcus Garvey Park, Alhambra Ballroom, and other locations in Harlem

HJDF showcases African, Hip Hop, Lindy Hop, Salsa and Tap Dance in an entire weekend of performances, tributes, competitions and more. Favorite picks include:

Friday June 13 Block Party: celebrating the culture of Harlem, Battle of the Big Bands: featuring George Gee and His Make Believe Ballroom Orchestra and the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra Saturday June 14 Swing City Battle of the DJs: Showcasing some of the world's best Big Band Swing DJ's. and the preliminaries of the Lindy Hop contest. Monday June 16 Darktown Strutters Ball: is the annual fundraiser of the American Institute of Vernacular Jazz Dance and the sumptuous finale of the Harlem Jazz Dance Festival, at the opulent Supper Club. The black-tie gala, in the grand style of the Harlem Renaissance, is a formal evening with a 1920s theme featuring star performances, an extravagant buffet, and social dancing to a live big band. For full schedule www.aivjd.org

"Swingin' the Blues" at The Manhattan Penthouse
Saturday May 17th 8:30PM-12:30AM

Located at #80 Fifth Ave., between 13th & 14th St. 17th floor WCS DJ: Anthony DeRosa, Lindy DJ's: 'Swinghoney' AKA Megan Stokes, and Andrew D'Angelo. Lesson: "WCS FOR LINDY HOPPERS" at 7:30PM taught by Ligaya Fish. (Ligaya has earned many competitive placements when competing Nationally in Advanced WCS. This year she also was a US Open finalist in the Open Strictly Lindy Hop Division and is ranked in the top 7 in the country in the NASDE Showcase Division! Ligaya has recently joined DanceSport Studios, here in NYC.) brought to you by Dori Eden Three Forms of Swing; One Community $12 ($10 with current valid student ID) NYC's ONLY MONTHLY WCS, LINDY & SHAG PARTY

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92nd St Y SWING CONTEST Win and you go to PARIS!
Saturday, May 10, 2003 at the YMHA at 92nd Street/Park Ave

Dance Contest This monthly dance will be giving a special open amateur Swing contest on May 10th. Entry fees are $10 per person in advance and $12.50 per person at the door. The winners will receive a pair of roundtrip tickets to Paris on Air France. Always a good time at this Ballroom sized dance floor and always a performance offered late in the evening. Refreshments included. Lesson from 7-8pm. Dancing till 1 am $15 General Admission, Students with valid ID $8 . Sponsored by ExploreDance.com, the Sandra Cameron Dance Center 212-431-1825 and Angie Whitworth

New York Swing Dance Society
Sunday, May 4, 2003 At Irving Plaza 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave)

Band: Ron Sunshine & Full Swing - Dance Competition at 7 PM, The ALHC Preliminary competition. For more information, see below. Join the NY's longest running social dance hosted by the New York Swing Dance society. Guest DJ: Tomo Tanaka
General admission $13, Senior citizens $5, members $9, for more details - http://www.nysds.org

Another SWINGBALL The Supper Club
Sunday, May 4th 2003 240 W 47th St. between Broadway & 8th Avenue (212) 921-1940

Lo-Fi Lee Presents "The Supper Club" for our dancing pleasure. Featuring George Gee & his Jump, Jive & Wailers. 9:00pm-1:00am Doors Open 7:00pm , Dance Lesson by Dance Manhattan. No strict dress code but they love it when you dress up! 18+ Admitted; $20 admission.

Nells with George Gee
Sunday, Sunday April 27th 2003 8 - 11:30 pm 246 West 14th Street @ 8th Avenue Subway: A C E L 1 2 3

The Jump, Jive & Wailers are performing. This is going to be a post-NADC party. - Always Dancing on TWO Floors! $12 Door
Plenty of lounge chairs and sofas to sit and enjoy the atmosphere - not to mention the swell Nell's bartenders... See you there! For More Information, Please contact Joy at: Email Joy@prenticeproductions.com

Jacks Joint Returns Friday
Friday April 25th 771 Eight Avenue (NW corner of 47 St & 8th Ave), 212-247-7518

NICK PALUMBO's Band is featured. Upstairs at Jack Rose, 9:00pm Doors Open/Dance Lesson by Dance Manhattan
Live Swing Band 10:00pm - 1:30am: Nick Palumbo All Ages Admitted $12 This event is presented by Lo-fi Lee www.nyc-swing.com

Cache Is Back
Friday April 18th 221 West 46th St. Between Broadway & 8th Ave.

GEORGE GEE & THE JUMP JIVE and WAILERs
7:00pm Doors Open, Dance Lesson by Dance Manhattan. No strict dress code but we love it when you dress up! 18+ Admitted; $12 admission. This event is presented by Lo-fi Lee www.nyc-swing.com

The Jackie Wilson Story
The Apollo Theater Opens April 4, 2003 (Two weeks) Harlem, NYC SHOW EXTENDED to April 29th!

Jackie Wilson's music has been played and played at our swing dances for years. His music is fun and dynamic and all of his hits are recreated in this show. Although this is not a dance, it is on our Special Events list for it's historical and entertainment value. The show passes through NY for only two weeks in April. For details and ticket info see www.thejackiewilsonstory.org

"The Jackie Wilson Story is one eye-popping number after another."

"Gregory is phenomenal-belting out one Wilson hit after another...and like Wilson, he is a perpetual motion machine-his legs vibrating, his explosive jumps landing in splits, his voice rippling."

Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

"The joung Gregory is dynamite as the pioneering, soul-fed and ill-fated rock-n-roller who taught Elvis Presely how to shake, rattle and roll and anticipated the moonwalking magic of Michael Jackson."

Roy Proctor, Richmond times-Dispatch

THE SWING BALL The Supper Club
Sunday, April 13 2003 240 W 47th St. between Broadway & 8th Avenue (212) 921-1940

Lo-Fi Lee Presents these two dances and bringing back The Supper Club for our dancing pleasure. Nick Palumbo & The Flipped Fedoras 8:00-9:00pm
City Rhythm Orchestra 9:00pm-1:00am Doors Open 7:00pm , Dance Lesson by Dance Manhattan. No strict dress code but they love it when you dress up! 18+ Admitted; $20 admission.

92nd St Y
Saturday, April 12, 2003 7 - 1 am YMHA at 92nd Street/Park Ave

Jim Greene and the Delegates will be performing. Always a good time at this Ballroom sized dance floor and always a performance offered late in the evening. Refreshments included. Lesson from 7-8pm. $15 General Admission, Students with valid ID $8 .

Nells with George Gee
Sunday, March 30, 2003 7 - 11 pm 246 West 14th Street @ 8th Avenue Subway: A C E L 1 2 3

The Jump, Jive & Wailers are performing. DJ: Tomo - Terrific Dancing on TWO Floors! Upstairs: Lindy & Big Band Swing Downstairs: $12 Door (Price was misquoted here early, our apologies)
Plenty of lounge chairs and sofas to sit and enjoy the atmosphere - not to mention the swell Nell's bartenders... See you there! For More Information, Please contact Joy at: Email Joy@prenticeproductions.com George is celebrating his 44th birthday a day early this Sunday evening. It will be such a party, a George Gee Birthday Swing Party has been kind of a NYC tradition, starting back in the good old Louisiana Community Bar & Grill days. .

New York Swing Dance Society
Gerard Carelli Orchestra At Jacks Joint 8th Avenue/47th Street NW corner, second floor A/C/E/1/9 Trains
Sunday, March 30, 2003

This Sunday at Jacks Joint, Join the NY's longest running social dance hosted by the New York Swing Dance society. Gerard Carelli Orchestra perform. Jack's is above restaurant "Jack Rose" located at 771 8th Avenue at 47th Street.  It's a fun crowd and the orchestra will be swinging.
General admission $13, Senior citizens $5, members $9, Lessons are from 7-8 p.m. http://www.nysds.org http://www.nysds.org

HJDF/SwingCity
Harlem Jazz Dance Festival June 13-16, 2003 Marcus Garvey Park, Alhambra Ballroom, and other locations in Harlem

HJDF showcases African, Hip Hop, Lindy Hop, Salsa and Tap Dance in an entire weekend of performances, tributes, competitions and more. Favorite picks include:

Friday June 13 Block Party: celebrating the culture of Harlem, Battle of the Big Bands: featuring George Gee and His Make Believe Ballroom Orchestra and the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra Saturday June 14 Swing City Battle of the DJs: Showcasing some of the world's best Big Band Swing DJ's. and the preliminaries of the Lindy Hop contest. Monday June 16 Darktown Strutters Ball: is the annual fundraiser of the American Institute of Vernacular Jazz Dance and the sumptuous finale of the Harlem Jazz Dance Festival, at the opulent Supper Club. The black-tie gala, in the grand style of the Harlem Renaissance, is a formal evening with a 1920s theme featuring star performances, an extravagant buffet, and social dancing to a live big band. For full schedule www.aivjd.org

4th Annual Black and White Affair
Harlem Renaissance Orchestra 16 Piece Swing Band at All Saints Church, Madison Ave and 129th Street, Harlem, NYC.
March 14th, 2003 (9pm to 3am)

Luther P. Gales presents this annual dance. This year's theme is "Celebrity Impersonators."
Dress code: no reds, blues, yellows, only black and white, silver and gray OK. Special tribute to Lionel Hampton during the evening. Prizes for the best dressed male and female. Tickets $30 in advance, more at the door. For more info, Naomi at 212 283-2959 or email swingdanceinfo@cs.com

NY Swing Dance Society
The Swing Doctors At Jacks Joint 8th Avenue/47th Street NW corner, second floor A/C/E/1/9 Trains
Sunday, March 9, 2003

This Sunday at Jacks Joint, Join the NY's longest running social dance hosted by the New York Swing Dance society. The SWING DOCTORS perform, DJ: Paolo "Lindy Mix" Lanna.
General admission $13, Senior citizens $5, members $9, Lessons are from 7-8 p.m. http://www.nysds.org http://www.nysds.org

"Swingin' the Blues" at The Manhattan Penthouse
Thursday, March 6th 8:30PM-12:30AM

Located at #80 Fifth Ave., between 13th & 14th St. 17th floor DJ Line Up:  Tomo, Andrew D'Angelo, Anthony DeRosa. (rotating) playing a mix of Big band, smooth swing and R & B.
Lesson Included: "WCS FOR LINDY HOPPERS" at 7:30PM *taught by Andrew D'Angelo. NYC's ONLY MONTHLY WCS, LINDY & SHAG PARTY
brought to you by Dori Eden Three Forms of Swing; One Community $10 Discount priced bar drinks all night long

NELLS Swing Set Sunday

Cole Diamond & The Studs (singer Nicole Frydman) At NELLS 246 West 14th Street A/C/E/L Trains
Sunday, February 23, 2003

Join this Winter Swing Set for a great night of dancing! Special Guest DJ Paolo"Lindy Mix" Lanna between sets!
West Coast Swing with Anthony DeRosa on the lower level...Complimentary Dance Lesson Included with Ligaya Fish
All at The Legendary Nightclub Nells $10 with Velvet Swing Club card, $12 without www.jazzhotjumpblues.com

Dance Party! Valentine Swing
Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis At The Supper Club—240 West 47th Street
Friday, February 14, 2003

Dance Lesson 8 pm features Janice Wilson and Paolo "Lindy Mix" Lanna Instructing. Dance 9 pm
Bring your dancing shoes and join the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on the most romantic night of the year.
Tickets at $35 are available online, by visiting the Alice Tully Hall box office, or by calling CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500. Group Discounts are also available.

"Swingin' the Blues" at The Manhattan Penthouse
Thursday, January 23rd 8:30PM-12:30AM

Located at #80 Fifth Ave., between 13th & 14th St. 17th floor LINDY DJ's:  Tomo & Mark Eckstein (rotating) playing a mix of Big band, smooth swing and R & B.
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Theme:  "Friends Helping Friends." 
Dawn Hampton has just started her own Flea Market business, and we can all help her on Jan. 23rd!  If you have some gently worn clothes, shoes, jewelry, or knickknacks that you don't need (Don't we all have overstuffed closets and shelves?), why not be an angel   and bring one of these items to The Penthouse dance? It would be great to help Dawn's new business thrive!  ALL donations go DIRECTLY & ONLY to DAWN! brought to you by Dori Eden Three Forms of Swing; One Community $10 Discount priced bar drinks all night long

HAPPY TIME with Junior Mance Trio
Thursday January 9, 2003 NY

Big news for swing dancers on the east coast. Jelly Roll and Yehoodi.com present “Happy Time” with Junior Mance. Thursday, January 9th the legendary Junior Mance Trio (featuring Junior Mance on piano, Earl May on bass and Jackie Williams on drums) will be performing at Jack Rose (771 Eighth Ave - at 47th St) in New York. Tickets are a mere $12 in advance (until January 3rd) which you can buy using PayPal.
http://www.yehoodi.com/happytime for full details and ticket purchases.

New York Swing Dance Society
Sunday January 5, 2003 7-12pm

This Sunday it's at Irving Plaza! located at Irving Place and 15th Street. Live Music and Your Dee Jay - Paolo "Lindy Mix" Lanna. Dance Lesson at 7pm!
General admission $13, Senior citizens $5, members $9, Lessons are from 7-8 p.m. http://www.nysds.org http://www.nysds.org

Yehoodi Jump Session
Friday January 3, 2003

The first Jump Session Lindy Hop dance for 2003 is this Friday at Dance Manhattan Dance Studio (39 W19th St - between 5th/6th Aves, 5th floor). Join the fun with DJs Rayned Wiles (DC), Manu Smith (NY) and even Jim Cruzen (CA) will spin a few tunes. $10 cover, music from 9pm
http://www.yehoodi.com for full details

Past Events of 2002 and prior