Season 2007
Season 2007
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
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
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
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
Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, Nov 18th 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 November 11, 2007 Band: The Stan Rubin Orchestra
Sunday December 2, 2007 Band: The Roy Gerson Orchestra
join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. Stan Rubin's 16 piece orchestra will be saluting the world class arranger, the late and great Billy May....recreating his exact arrangements for big band....16 men...including FOUR trombones, FOUR trumpets and FIVE saxes....Bob Friedlander, Stan's arranger for 50 years is completing the project this week....PLUS...David Belt will return to us after a three year hiatus to sing 10 Sinatra/Billy May hits, including Dancing in the Dark, Come Fly with Me, etc. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town.
DJ: Carlos Cardona Guest Teachers: You Should Be Dancing Studios. Dancing 8pm – midnight, 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
Friday November 16th 7:30pm - 11:30
Swing Party @ the Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio. Hosted by DJ Lauren “LolliPop” + Paolo “Pants”. Music featuring all styles of Swing + dancing, Free Lesson + Refreshments! Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville. (5 min. walk from the Pleasanville Metro North Train Station). NY $15 cover. for more information on this event, email spotlightswings@optonline.net
see our Disco Performance below!
Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum
Open to the Public 6:00p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Saturday Nov 3d 2007
From 9-11pm join DJ Paolo of the Lindy Hop All-Stars along with the band King Memphis for a classic fifties rock "n" roll party. Held in the Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor. Also featured from 6-8pm is a performance by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra playing hot jazz of the Roaring 20's. For more info: www.brooklynmuseum.org
Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, Oct 28th 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
Sweet and Sour Scary Swing
Grand Harmony Palace Chinatown, NYC 98 Mott Street
Friday October 31st 2007 Band : George Gee and his 17 pc. Big Band
Halloween Bash with George Gee and his 17pc. Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra and special guests The Blue Vipers. Vintage Attire and Costumes encouraged! Contests! Raffles! Prizes! Continuous Music! 7pm-12midnight (the Witching Hour). The Grand Harmony Palace 98 Mott Street, off Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC $15 Cover / $15 Min until 930pm $20 Cover / No Min afterwards more info: 718 - 779 - 7865
SwingRemix
SOL 609 West 29th Street NYC Features The Boilermakers Jazz Band
Sunday October 21st 2007
Sunday Oct 21st Swing Remix is holding a short Balboa Dance Competition at 10pm for couples only. The winning couple will receive a free entry into the Advanced Balboa Division (non champions) at the American Lindy Hop Championships Oct 25-28 2007. This will be judged with audience participation. We are extra pleased to announce our special guest instructor for our afternoon workshops - Nathalie Gomes! She will be flying in from New Orleans, LA to teach our afternoon classes on Sunday Oct 21st. Workshop Schedule instructor Nathalie Gomes! Sunday October 21st at SOL 4pm Musicality for Everyone intermediate level, 5pm Spins for Guys and Dolls intermediate level, 6:15pm Cool Moves for Guys and Dolls int/advanced level
Swing Remix is a jumpin' swing dance Extravaganza featuring fabulous jazz bands, social dancing on 3,000+ sq ft wood floors, performances and pre-dance workshops and it’s all held at SOL, an award winning night club on 29th Street and 11th Ave. Doors open for general admission at 7:15PM. Beginner Swing lesson at 7:30pm, Band plays 8:15pm – 11:30pm and more DJ music will follow! Price online General admission tickets are available online for just $12. Workshop prices $20 for 2, $26 for all three www.swingremix.com Price at door General Admission $16, Workshops $12 Each see info line: 646-233-3338
Connolly's Wednesday
Connolly’s in Times Square (121 West 45 Street, between 6th Ave/Broadway 3d floor)
Wednesday Oct 17th, 2007 Band: Ron Sunshine
Please mark your calendar. Pencil in Wednesday October 17, Ron Sunshine we will be bringing the 10-piece Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra to Connolly's once again. CONNOLLY'S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 121 W 45th Street (between 6th Ave and B'way) 3rd floor Wednesday October 17, 2007 8PM to 11PM $10 cover at the door
New York Swing Dance Society
St. Cyril and St. Methodius Croatian Church 502 W41st St (for Oct date) , Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave (for Nov and Dec dates)
Sunday October 7th, 2007 Band: The Jerry Costanzo All Star Big Band Directed by Mike Carubia
Sunday November 11, 2007 Band: The Stan Rubin Orchestra
Sunday December 2, 2007 Band: The Roy Gerson Orchestra
NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town. Oct 7th is the last dance at the St. Cyril location located just West of Times Square. The future dances will be held at St Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave
DJ: Andrew D'Angelo Guest Teachers: Laura and Matt, Lindy Hop NYC Dancing 8pm – midnight, class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniorswww.nysds.org
The All-American Dance Weekend
Fallsview Best 5 Resort & Spa Ellenville, NY
September 28-30, 2007
Over 60 Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes Argentine Tango, Hustle, Viennese Waltz, Tango, Samba, Jive, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Merengue, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Bolero. Dance to the music of Antonio, Peter Priolo and others. Featuring American Rhythm Dance Champions Inna Ivanenko & Evgeny Dyachenko. 5 Dance Rooms With Wood Floors Night Club Entertainment Six Gourmet Meals Recreational Activities, Golf, Pool, & Spa Some of our featured instructors - Oleg Trebunski, Beata Borsy, Bob Blank & Martha Estevez, Carlos & Lyn Sampelayo, Lauren Bova & Paolo, Bruce Marquez.
To Register: http://www.westchesterballroom.com/westchester_ballroom/the_dance_weekend.html
westchesterballroom.com email: dance@westchesterballroom.com Westchester Ballroom | 175 Tompkins Ave | Pleasantville | NY | 10570
Central Park Swings!
Naumberg BandShell in Central Park, NYC (72nd street, between East and West side)
Sunday September 30th 2007
Great News! For our one and only date this summer/fall, we will be featuring Michael Arenella and his 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra . Michael Arenella and his 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra, in collaboration with Central Park Swings, invite you to join us in Central Park, at the picturesque, circa 1923 Naumberg Bandshell for a late afternoon of Hot '20s jazz, dancing and picnicking. And of course to celebrate the induction of the tomato as edible, non-poisonous fare. Prizes will be awarded to the best tomato-based picnic recipe!
Time: 3:00 - 6:30pm Cost: Free, but a $4 donation is suggested
Info at http://www.centralparkswings.com
Jelly Roll
Il Campanello Ristorante 136 West 31st Street (6th/7th Ave)
Saturday Sept 22nd, 9:30-2am
Featuring the Paul Tillotson Trio, this will be a Live CD recording. The promoters quote “This event will most likely sell out. We strongly recommend that you purchase advanced tickets...”
Info at http://www.jellyrollproductions.org
Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, Sept 23, 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
St. Cyril & St. Methodius Croatian Church 502 West 41st (10th Ave)
Sunday Sept. 16th 2007 2006 Band: City Rhythm Orchestra
NYSDS events are held at the spacious St. Cyril located just West of Times Square. 8-12 City Rhythm Orchestra with DJ John Festa. Guest Instructor: Margaret Batiuchok. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and certainly the largest monthly dance in town.
General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org
Swingin at Connolly's
Connolly’s in Times Square (121 West 45 Street, between 6th Ave/Broadway 3d floor)
Saturday September 15th Band: Eight to the Bar
Connolly's is now held only on selected Fridays and Saturdays. 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 9pm, live music from 10pm to 1:30am. $15 admission. $12 with invite
http://www.lofientertainment.com
SwingRemix
Sunday Sept 9 with the Yalloppin' Hounds
SOL 609 West 29th Street NYC
The next Dance Extravaganza at SOL is set for Sunday, September 9th. "Back To OLD School" with The Yalloppin Hounds. Veteran NYC dance teacher Roddy Caravella teaches workshops from 4-7pm with three skill levels. DJ Tomo Tanaka will spin during the breaks. There will be a musicality dance contest with prizes.
Swing Remix is a jumpin' jazz dance Extravaganza featuring fabulous swing bands, social dancing on 3,000+ sq ft wood floors, performances and pre-dance workshops and it’s all held at SOL, an award winning night club on 29th Street and 11th Ave.
Workshops start at 4pm, general admission at 7:15PM. Beginner Swing lesson at 7:30pm, Band plays 8:15pm – 11:30pm and more DJ music will follow!
Price online General admission tickets are for blow out price of just $11. Workshop tickets are $14 for any two, $20 for all three. Online price available for a limited time only ! Price at door General Admission $16.00 , Workshops $10 each (there are three specialty workshops being offered)
see info line: 646-233-3338 www.swingremix.com
Moondance
PIER 54 14th Street and West Side Highway
July 15 - Swing with George Gee
August 12 - Swing with David Berger and the Sultans of Swing
This new season of moondance, the free outdoor concerts on the Hudson, will be held at Pier 54. These fun and free dance events are sponsored by the Hudson River Park Trust and feature live bands and a big dance floor. The two dates for swing are noted above. Subway to 14th St, walk west, cross highway. for full calendar visit www.hudsonriverpark.org
The Ambassador of Lindy Hop book lauch party
Friday June 29th 2007
6:30 pm at The Riverside Church 490 Riverside Drive (123d Street)
Harlem Speaks Swing Dance with the Legendary Dancer Frankie Manning Interview with Frankie Manning and his biographer Cynthia Millman
This event will be Featuring:
• 7PM : A chat with Frankie Manning hosted by Loren Schoenberg of the Jazz Museum in Harlem (space limited; first come, first seated)
• A book signing by Frankie and Cynthia Millman
• 8:45-11:45PM: A dance featuring the Schoenberg Jazz Band (The Jazz Museum in Harlem Big Band) and Dancing for the Public
New York's own Frankie Manning "our Ambassador of Swing" has come out with a book. Excitement is growing about the Frankie Manning autobiography, "Ambassador of Lindy Hop" and this event will be celebrating Frankie and his book!. Not to be missed! Advanced orders are available on www.savoystyle.com RSVP: 212-348-8300
After Party for Frankie Manning's Book Release Party
Friday, June 29th Doors: Midnight- 4am
Croton Reservoir Tavern, 108 W 40th St, bet 6th & Broadway
Jelly Roll Productions is excited to announce that The Gordon Webster Trio with Steven Mitchell on vocals will be performing!!! That’s right, folks. Gordon Webster **and** Steven Mitchell. It doesn’t get much better than this…this is going to be one hell of a party. info and tix: jellyrollproductions.org Cover: $12
Weekly/Monthly
Events
The Cotton Club
Mondays 7:30pm -12pm 125th street one block West of Broadway. ( One block W of 1/9 Train 125th stop) The Cotton Club All Stars Band every Monday Night! It's got a decent dance floor and it's always well attended by the uptown dancers. sorry no further info.
Frim Fram
Thursdays 412 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor (near 31st St & Penn Station) 9pm til 1am. www.yehoodi.com
Columbus 72
Wednesdays 246A Columbus Ave71st & 72nd st
Swingin
at Connolly's
Fridays 9pm - 1:30am Connolly's 121 West 45 Street, between 6th Ave/Broadway For more www.lofientertainment.com
New York Swing Dance Society
Selected Sundays 7:30pm -12pm NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave http://www.nysds.org
www.nysds.org
Swing 46
Every Night 349 W 46th for latest information www.swing46.com
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