2011
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92nd Street Y Swing Dance Swing's 6th Anniversary
Saturday, November 12, 2011 Featuring Live Swing Music by: The Ray Abrams Big Band!
92nd Street Y, Buttenweiser Hall, 2nd Floor @ Lexington Avenue
Beautiful/Spacious Ballroom! These dances only come around a few times a year so don't miss out on our exciting events!
7:00pm until 1:00am Free Swing Dance Lesson: 7pm until 8pm (no partner or experience required)
Admission: $15 Advance Admission (purchased in person @the 92nd Street Y's Box Office) $18 Door Admission. High School/College Students & Seniors $15 at door with valid ID SwingDanceSwing.com



Swing Remix Dance Extravaganza
Saturday November 5th 2011 (6:15pm - 1am)
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
For their November 5th Dance Party, Swing Remix moves back to the JCC of Manhattan on the Upper West Side.Featuring one of our Favorite Female voices who will celebrate the music of Sarah Vaughn and Billy Holiday. Champian Fulton's interpretations of these classic singers will thrill you! 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. Pre-Dance Workshops start at 6:20pm, Doors open for general admission at 7:30pm. 8:30pm Band begins. 10:45pm Dance Demonstration. Join our mailing list to be kept up to date and to be eligible for our Give Aways. swingremix.com



Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra present...
SILVER SCREAM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011
320 West 37th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY
A spook-studded soiree to conjure the starlets and spectres of the Silver Screen. Brush the cobwebs off your pearls and the creepy-crawlers out of your silk hat as we celebrate the bygone glamour and ghouls of the silent movie era. Burlesque naughtiness, film projections of silent horror movies! Premium bar featuring fabulous custom cocktails, wines and beers! hot gourmet hors d’oeuvres (complimentary with admission), fresh-popped popcorn, candy and other movie-house treats! (also complimentary with admission!) And of course, dance and revel in the hot music of
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra! Hosted in a gorgeous midtown loft with a private roof terrace offering breathtaking birdseye views of the city and the Hudson River.
$35 - Advance Tickets Only silverscream.eventbee.com Sponsored by Bootlegger 21 NY Vodka www.prohibitiondistillery.com



Swing Remix Dance Party
Saturday October 8th 2011
Basic Ballroom 335 West 35th St NYC
Join the Swing Remix crew for their biggest dance parties. The Oct 8th event features Baby Soday. This Hot Jazz, Charleston and Swing band will knock your socks off. swingremix.com



Spins, Dips and Pretzels Swing Dance Workshop
Saturday Oct 1st
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30pm - 4pm (adv basic and up)
This workshop will cover easy to learn spins, dips and arm locks that are great for your Swing Dancing. We begin with techniques that will improve your spins and rotations. Then we trhow in Patterns, Dips and lock up variations. Great Fun!
Call 212-807-0802 to sign up. Special deals available with advanced purchase only



Swing Remix Dance Party
Saturday Sept 3 2011 (8:30 - 12:30am)
Basic Ballroom 335 West 35th St NYC
Join us for our big Return as we feature The Anderson Twins. These young prodigies are Hot Clarinetists/Saxophonists and you'll get a great kick out of seeing them play together. Leading their own quintet, they have performed at such venues as NY's Dizzy's Coca-...Cola Club, Smalls Jazz Club, The Iridium, DC's Blues Alley and Twins Jazz Club. All levels of dancers are welcome.
Basic Ballroom features terrific acoustics, features wall to wall wooden dance floor and we’ll be presenting vintage dance film footage. Plus a pre-dance workshop Swanky Swingouts for your Swing Dancing.
Online SALE: $14 dance, $20  pre-dance workshop & dance
swingremix.com





Swing Remix Dance Party
Saturday March 19 2010 (6:15pm - 1am)
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
On Saturday March 19th our featured band will be Doc Scanlon's Rhythm Boys. This exciting blend of Big Band Swing and Rockin' Rhythm & Blues brings a repertoire that includes Louis Jordan, Glenn Miller, Nat King Cole, Chuck Berry and Ray Charles. Pre-Dance workshops begin at 6:20pm, see below or click here for details. Join our mailing list to be kept up to date and to be eligible for our Give Aways. swingremix.com




Max Weinberg Big Band Dance
Monday March 14 & 21 2011 band: Max Weinberg Big Band
Hiro is located within The Maritime Hotel on 9th avenue between 16th and 17th street in New York City.
The Maritime Hotel presents Max Weinberg Big Band in person at Hiro Ballroom. Doors at 6pm, shows at 7pm & 8pm. And it's FREE! Hiro is just two blocks north of the meat packing district, Hiro is accesible via the A, C, E and L lines. Hiro link



Post Valentine's Swing Fling
Friday February 18 band: Eight to the Bar!
CONNOLLY'S KLUB 45, 121 West 45 Street (between 6th Ave. & Broadway), 212-597-5126
$20 admission - 21+ w/ID Doors/Dance Lesson 7pm Eight to the Bar performing 3 sets at 8pm. Plus DJ Paolo Pasta Lanna
Advance Tickets $15 or call 212-868-4444 Admission $20 at the door




New York Swing Dance Society
Saturday February 12 band: Baby Soda
Saturday March 12 band: TBA
Epiphany Church 373 2nd Avenue, (between 22nd & 21st Street) downstairs
LOCATION CHANGE - New York Swing Dance Society will host their next two dances at CHURCH HALL 373 2nd Avenue, (between 22nd & 21st Street). NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC. Dancing 8pm – midnight, dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. The location for Feb. 12 and Mar. 12 dance is Epiphany Church 373 2nd Avenue downstairs in Church Hall. NYSDS returns to Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at a later date. more info at http://www.nysds.org




The Swing Remix Dance Party
Saturday February 5th 2011 (8:30pm - 1am)
Basic Ballroom 335 West 35th Street
Swing Remix returns Saturday Feb 5th for an all new Season of programming. This event features an pre-dance class on the style Balboa. $16 general admission at the Door, $14 online. Special package deals that include dance lesson at swingremix.com

Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday January 16, 2011 7-11:30pm
“alternative” swing event, “A Special Night of Swing” at Iguana! Eric Silvey is the DJs, stretching the 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 Jan 16, 2011




Jam Circle Dance
Saturday January 15, 2011 9pm
SPECIAL LIVE MUSIC event! Jan 15th only will feature the debut of "The Dry States!". Hope you can make it.
Jam Circle is an evening of DeeJay Swing music, dancing and more. Clothing vendor with vintage attire on sale, holiday season snacks and treats! 9:00pm - 1:00am 39 W 19th Street 212-807-0802 for info.




The Swing Remix Dance Extravaganza
Saturday January 8th 2010 (6:20pm - 1am)
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
Swing Remix returns to the JCC in Manhattan on Saturday Nov 6th. The featured band will be the Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co. Guest instructors for the pre-dance workshops include Evita and Nathan. 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. details at swingremix.com



2011 NEW YEAR'S EVE FORMAL BALL
Friday December 31st, 2010
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra 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. Dinner at 7PM, Drinks & Dancing at 8:30PM - 1:00AM. $75 person - open bar, $160 person - dinner & open bar. details at dreamlandorchestra.com




The Salon New Year's Eve EVE
Thursday December 30 2010 8pm
REBEL 251 west 30th Street NYC (between 7th and 8th Ave)
Live Music by: The George Gee Swing Orchestra featuring vocalists Hilary Gardner and John Dokes
Queen Esther & the Hot Five Grand Prize Winner, Jazzmobile Vocal Competition 2008
The Fried Bananas Imported from Boston, playing late night blues sets. Swing Remix Promoter Paolo Pasta Lanna will be a featured Dee Jay's at this special Pre-New Years Eve. For all the details thesalon.biz. info at thesalon.biz



Swing-Out SLAM Workshop
Wednesday Dec 29 7:00-10:00pm  (instructor Paolo and Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor
Study CLASSIC Swing Out variations that are essentials for your dancing. details at paoloswings.com



The Winter Ball
Saturday Dec. 18th, 2010
The Green Building 450 Union Street, Brooklyn NY
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra and The George Gee Swing Orchestra. Sponsored in part by PROHIBITION DISTILLERY, BROOKLYN WINE EXCHANGE, AND SMITH & VINE. 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 and Gin Minsky, 20s tap sensation. Doors 8PM, Music 9PM $20/Advance at brownpapertickets.com, $25/Door





Holiday Swing Dance Benefit for Childrens Aid Society
Wednesday, December 15 2010 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Public School 3 - Auditorium 490 Hudson St (Bet Grove & Christopher NYC)
Want to give back for the holidays and have fun swing dancing at the same time? 26% of all the children in NYC are living in poverty. This event is a charity swing dance with all proceeds going to the Children's Aid Society of NYC. 6:30-7:00pm: Beginner's swing-dance lesson DJed Music from 7-9:15pm. (Great dance floor!) details on facebook




92nd Street Y Swing Dance
Saturday, Nov 13, 2010
92nd Street Y, Buttenweiser Hall, 2nd Floor (Lexington Avenue). Felix and the Cats
Swing Dance Swing's 5th Anniversary Dance! Featuring Live Felix and the Cats! 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 November 6th 2010 (6:20pm - 1am)
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
Swing Remix returns to the JCC in Manhattan on Saturday Nov 6th. The featured band will be the Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co. Guest instructors for the pre-dance workshops include Evita and Nathan. 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. details at swingremix.com
P Lindy Paolo Posted Oct 24




Swing, Soul & Blues Monster Mash
Saturday October 30, 2010 10pm - 3am
Connolly's Restaurant & Bar 45th Street NYC
This Halloween Dance party will be held at Connolly's Pub & Restaurant on 45th Street (6th/7th Ave). It all goes down at 10am and lasts till the wee early morning of 3am. Great DJ's, Lots of dancing and please wear your costumes. More details at jookjointshimmyblues.com

American Lindy Hop Competition
October 21-24 2010
Hilton Hotel, One First Stanford Place, Stanford, CT.
The 13th Annual American Lindy Hop Championships will be held at the Stanform Hilton Oct 21-24, 2010. Live bands include the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band. Lots of Workshops, Competitions and Social Dancing through the night. See http://www.artspectrum.org/alhc.htm for all the details!




New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday Oct 16th 2010 Dance to the great swinging sounds of Solomon Douglas Swingtet & DJ  Cara Wolinsky  (DJ Miss Bliss).
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 Oct 16, 2010



NYC Blues Blaze - Saturday Main Night Dance
October 2, 2010, 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
Manhattan Ballroom 29 West 36th Street
St. Louis diva, Ms. Kim Massie, is coming to New York City to sing with the fabulous Gordon Webster and his awesome Blues Sextet for NYC Blues Blaze. Her performance takes place on Saturday, Oct 2nd at the biggest ballroom studio in New York City, Manhattan Ballroom. more details: http://www.myspace.com/kimmassie1






Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday September 19, 2010 7-11:30pm
“alternative” swing event, “A Special Night of Swing” at Iguana! Eric Silvey is the DJs, stretching the 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 Sept 17, 2010




JookJoint Shimmy Blues Party
Saturday Sept 4th, 9:30pm - 4:00am
Playwright Celtic Pub 732 Eighth Avenue New York, NY
JookJoint Shimmy Blues presents Fall into the Blues! A night of Blues music and Blues dancing at the Playwright Celtic Pub. 9:30 - 3:30am. $12 admission. (Raffle to win free admission to Gordon Webster Band with St, Louis Diva, Kim Massie on Saturday night October 2nd NYC Blues Blaze weekend.) details at jookjointshimmyblues.com




New York Swing Dance Society
Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Saturday Sept 18th 2010 Dance to the great swinging sounds of Swing City Big Band.
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 Sept 16, 2010




The Swing Remix Dance Party
Saturday Sept 4th 2010 (8:30pm - 1am)
Basic Ballroom 335 West 35th Street
Swing Remix returns Sat Sept 4th for a new Season of programming. See our calendar at swingremix.com





Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival
Sunday Aug. 1 at 2pm
LC features 4 bands including Asylum Street Stompers and the Pontani Sisters at 2pm Sunday Aug 1st. The Asylum Street Spankers infuse rollicking old-time music with bawdy modern-day humor and an audacious live show. For the dancers these are two bands we recommend to go see! The 40th season of the Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival, offering free arts programming throughout the Lincoln Center campus, begins July 28
http://lincolncenter.org

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

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




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



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.
&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
The most festive swing dance of the year!
Tuesday December 29
Connolly’s Klub 45, 121 West 45 Street (between 6th Ave. & Broadway), 212-597-5126
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 Lanna. 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

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Weekly/Monthly Events

In the Night Clubs

Swing 46
Every Night 349 W 46th for latest information www.swing46.com

Club Cache
Sofia’s Restaurant Downstairs at the Edison Hotel 221 West 46th Street (Broadway & 8th Ave)
EVERY MONDAY!!! Join Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks (11-piece band) for a great evening of Dinner & Dancing at Club Cache downstairs at the Edison Hotel 221 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Ave) 8:00pm - 11:00pm. $15. cash cover / $15. Food/Drink minimum. Reservations: 212-719-5799

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

Iguana
Generally the 3d Sunday of each month. 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway nyswingdance.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


In The Dance Schools

Dance Manhattan
39 West 19th Street http://www.dancemanhattan.com
Full Swing is generally the first Friday of each month. Check Their website for confirmation.

Sandra Cameron Dance Center
Affiliated with this Dance Center is the 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, Buttenwieser Hall.
The 92nd Street Y Swing Dance is held generally once a month on Saturdays. http://www.sandracameron.com

You Should Be Dancing Studios
412 Eight Avenue (@30th st)
The Swing and Salsa party is generally the last Saturday of each month. http://www.youshouldbedancing.net

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