2008
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The Dreamland New Year's Review
Cercle Rouge 241 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10013 at N. Moore St.
Wednesday, December 31st 9:30 pm-2 am

Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra invite you to ring in the New Year with us in style. This New Year's, we proudly present an unprecedented spectacle of Burlesque, tap dancing follies, and the hot sounds of the Michael Arenella Sextet. Featuring The Minsky Sisters, New York's cutest duo of toe tapping Flappers
Burlesque sensations Pandora and Brooklyn Baby Doll And jungle-jazz and belly dance virtuoso Julia Kulakova. And what's more, it's FREE!
Prix fixe menu if you care to dine. Exquisite French fare and wines. Feel free to just hang out at the bar, too. We'd be charmed if you joined us! “No longer need we pretend to be brooding in depression-era glamour…. Now it's for real - and how fashionable!” Band Starts at 9:30 pm Floorshow begins at 10:00. more info at: 212-226-6252
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna posted Dec 16, 2008

New Years Eve at the Tribeca Grill
375 Greenwich St New York, NY 212-941-3900
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

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. New Years Eve is when Ron break out his old Smoking Section music. And this year he's joined by special guest Jerry Dugger. It is a great time, and we wouldn't want you to miss it. Last year they let people in for dancing after 11PM for a $35 cover. To inquire or for reservations, call (212) 941-3900 www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com




Swingers and Flappers Ball
Tuesday December 30, 2008 - The Nite Before New Year's Eve
Connolly's, 121 West 45 Street (between 6th Ave. & Broadway)

A Swing Dancing Extravaganza on two floors! LIVE BANDS: Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Eight to the Bar, Plus DJ Paolo Pants
1920's Revue with Gelber and Manning plus the Tap Dancing Minsky Sisters! Doors Open/Dance Lesson 7pm Live Music Starts 8pm
You may purchase advance tickets here Advance Tickets or by calling 212-868-4444. or email Leesobel@aol.com

Sleigh Bells Swing
Dec 20th, 2008 through Jan 3rd, 2009
The Edison Ballroom 47th St / 8th Ave NYC

This Holiday season, The Edison Ballroom and producer Mickey Marchello, will welcome a new show that evokes a golden era: Sleigh Bells Swing. This big band show includes 22 tuxedoed musicians (The George Gee Swing Orchestra), singers, rhythmic tap dancers and gravity-defying lindy hoppers including members of The Lindy Hop All-Stars. Sleigh Bells Swing will begin with an interactive and multi-media floor show with the full swing orchestra and complete cast during dinner, MC’ed by the seasonal anecdotes of Mickey Marchello. After the show and four course meal, the complete 1,700 square feet dance floor will open for dancing to the swingin’ big band sounds of George Gee and his orchestra.

Edison Ballroom’s “Sleigh Bells Swing” will run from Dec 20th, 2008 through Jan 3rd, 2009 (no performance Dec 24th). Tickets for the floor show and dinner are $190.00 per person; $75 per person for general dancing, include open bar and hors d’oeuvres (post-dinner and floor show).
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Nov 28th, 2008

Swing Remix Extravaganza
Saturday November 15th 2008! Band: JC Hopkins featuring Queen Ester
The JCC, 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street

Swing Remix returns Saturday November 15th 2008! That's right, A Saturday Night. And this time they're in a whole new venue, the Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Auditorium at the JCC. This state-of-the-art theater features a beautiful wooden interior and floor, as well as a multi-media system, and a fabulous balcony. The JCC is conveniently located on the Upper West Side at 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street. Whether you come for the dancing, for the newest in swing sensation sounds, or for the visual effects, you're bound to enjoy. Swing Remix is a jumpin' jazz dance Extravaganza featuring fabulous swing bands, social dancing on wood floors, styling DJs, performances and pre-dance workshops. Swing Remix is produced by Spencer, Jumpin' Entertainment, and The JCC. More Info and Tickets at http://swingremix.com or call 646-233-3338
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Sept 22, 2008

Holiday Tea at Three with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Saturday December 13, 2008 3pm-6pm
Chartwell Booksellers 55 East 52nd Street (between Park & Madison),

Join Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks at Chartwell Booksellers for a special - Holiday Tea at Three dance Saturday, December 13th, 2008. It's open to the public and free of charge Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm. In arcade of the Park Ave Plaza Building. For more info: ph: (212) 308-0643 email: info@chartwellbooksellers.com

Swing and Salsa at Club 412
Club 412 is at 412 8th Avenue (bet 30th/31st street)
Saturday, November 29th, 2008 band: Ron Sunshine and Full Swing

Call (212) 244-0011 for complete info. Free dance lesson before the band plays. We alternate sets with a Salsa band that plays in another room. Also a room with DJ-ed music. And, there is a bar! youshouldbedancing.net

Ron Sunshine at Swing 46
Swing 46 (349 West 46 Street, between 8th & 9th Aves)
Friday, November 28th, 2008
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
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Nov 28th, 2008



Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
November 16th 2008 7-11:30pm
December 21st 2008 7-11:30pm
If you want to know what the fuss is about, join Eric and Carlos for the hottest “alternative” swing event, “A Special Night of Swing” at Iguana! Eric Silvey and Carlos Cardona are the DJs, stretching their definitions of Swing Music for Lindy, Shag and West Coast Swing. Even if you don’t remember what sock hops were like, ask your Swing friends about our 40’s-60’s Swing Mix, then come join the Lindy Hoppin’, Shaggin’, and West Coastin’ fun! 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
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Nov 8, 2008



Swing Remix Extravaganza
Saturday November 15th 2008! Band: JC Hopkins featuring Queen Esther
The JCC, 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street

Swing Remix returns Saturday November 15th 2008! That's right, A Saturday Night. And this time they're in a whole new venue, the Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Auditorium at the JCC. This state-of-the-art theater features a beautiful wooden interior and floor, as well as a multi-media system, and a fabulous balcony. The JCC is conveniently located on the Upper West Side at 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street. Whether you come for the dancing, for the newest in swing sensation sounds, or for the visual effects, you're bound to enjoy. Swing Remix is a jumpin' jazz dance Extravaganza featuring fabulous swing bands, social dancing on wood floors, styling DJs, performances and a pre-dance workshop. Swing Remix is produced by Spencer, Jumpin' Entertainment, and The JCC. More Info and Tickets at http://swingremix.com or call 646-233-3338

New York Swing Dance Society
NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Sunday Nov 9th 2008: Roy Gerson Orchestra
Sunday Dec 7th 2008: Houston Persons
Join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town. DJ: varies  Dancing 8pm – midnight,  dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Nov 7, 2008



Monster Mash Blues
Come on out to JookJoint Shimmy's Halloween Blues Party. We'll be back at Playwright Celtic Pub. It's another opportunity to wear those monstrously scary (or not) halloween costumes! Blues Dancing Lesson:Joy Arico & Justin Hileman Your DJs for the Night: Maryno Desmesier (NYC), Emiliano Estevez (Philly), Ariel Bowlby (NYC, via Seattle), Jesse Young (Philly)
Venue: Playwright Celtic Pub 732 8th Ave, 3rd flr Date: Saturday, Nov 1st Time: 9pm - 4am Admission: $8 at the door www.jookjointshimmyblues.com



6th Annual Halloween Swing Dance and Show
The PACo Players present “Alice in Wonderland”, their 6th Annual Halloween Swing Dance and Show. The show, directed by Joe Palmer will be held on Friday October 31st from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am at Dance Manhattan, 39 W19th St. 5th Floor, between 5th & 6th Avenues, New York City. Lewis Carroll’s tale, “Alice in Wonderland” tells the story of a girl named Alice, portrayed by Jamie Harrison, which falls down a rabbit-hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, human like creatures. Those characters include Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, performed by Nathan Bugh and Akemi Kinukawa, Lou Brockman as the Mad Hatter, and John Piazza as the Cheshire Cat. Features the music of jazz legends Artie Shaw, Scott Joplin, and James Scott. www.dancemanhattan.com

Central Park Swings!
Naumberg BandShell in Central Park, NYC (72nd street, between East and West side)
Sunday October 26th 2:00pm - 6:00pm Band: Michael Arenella Dreamland Orchestra.

Next Up is Sunday October 26th is our Finale for the 2008 Season. Michael Arenella and his 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra invites you to join us in Central Park, at the picturesque, circa 1923 Naumburg 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. And the latest word from Michael Arenella is that they really looking forward to this fall weather and hope you all attend! Cost for this event is Free! but a $4 donation is suggested. Info at centralparkswings.com

American Lindy Hop Competition
October 23 - 26 2008
Stanford Hilton Hotel, One First Stanford Place, Stanford, CT.

The 11th Annual American Lindy Hop Championships will be held at the Stanform Hilton Oct 23 - 26, 2008. Live bands include George Gee and the Jump Jive and Wailers on Friday night's party and The Boilermakers Jazz Band plays on Saturday night. Lots of Workshops, Competitions and Social Dancing through the night. See http://www.artspectrum.org/alhc.htm for all the details!
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Sept 29, 2008



Yehoodi's 10th Anniversary Celebration
Friday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 19 2008
SPQR Restaurant 133 Mulberry Street, Little Italy NYC Band: Live Music by Barbara Morrison with the Danny Mixon Trio
Jelly Roll Productions is honored to be celebrating Yehoodi's 10th Anniversary, Saturday, October 18th, 2008, with Live Music by Kim Nalley with the Danny Mixon Trio and special guests Art Baron and David Glasse. Kim Nalley will be replacing Barbara Morrison as their featured vocalist due to a scheduling conflict. Ms. Nalley hails from the Bay Area. Check out some of our favorite tunes of hers from the Johnny Nocturne Band's Million Dollar Secret album. For 10 years now, Yehoodi has been the online home for the lindy hopper in New York City, the country, and the world..... For 10 years, Yehoodi has proven to be one of the most cohesive forces within the community...as well as the reason why so many people are less productive at work...... For all the details: jellyrollproductions.org
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Revised Sept 26, 2008 Originally Posted Aug 14, 2008

Party like it’s 1929!
Friday October 10th 2008
Lola Starr's Dreamland Roller Rink (Coney Island on the legendary Coney Island Boardwalk!!
Join Lola Starr for a Fabulous 1920’s – 1940’s Jumpin’ Jitterbuggin’ Swing Remixed Extravaganza! In 1929 when the Stock Market Crashed, The Ballrooms of NYC were alive and booming with dancers doing The Lindy Hop and Jitterbug and other Big Band Era dances. Come to skate, come to dance, it will be a party to remember. Live Dance performances and DJ P Lindy from Swingremix.com will be in the DJ booth showing off his Swing Remixed Collection that will keep the skaters skating and dancers groovin! The evening begins with solid standards of the Swing era and then shifts to Fat and Jazzy Swing Remixed dance music. $12 ($10 reduced) admission /$5 Skate Rentals Dress in Swing attire and get a Pocket Pinching Discount of $2. All Ages! Dreamland Roller Rink is at 3052 West 21st St at the boardwalk right on the Atlantic Ocean. Take the F, D, N or Q train to Stillwell Ave, walk west toward the parachute drop)
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Sept 22, 2008

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival SWINGS
Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY
Saturday and Sunday September 27 - 28 10am – 6pm Band: The Saints of Swing
Perhaps Garlic and Partner Dancing don’t mix so well. Regardless, The Saints of Swing lead an exciting afternoon of music at the famous Hudson Valley Garlic Festival in Saugerties, NY. And if you’re in for a day trip up to the Hudson Valley, this is a very musical and danceable festival. Saints of Swing will be featuring Miss Rene Bailey. More info at: http://www.hvgf.org Garlic Hot Line: 845-246-3090
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Sept 24, 2008

Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, Sept 28 2008
Sunday, Oct 26 2008
If you want to know what the fuss is about, join Eric and Carlos for the hottest “alternative” swing event, “A Special Night of Swing” at Iguana! Eric Silvey and Carlos Cardona are the DJs, stretching their definitions of Swing Music for Lindy, Shag and West Coast Swing. Even if you don’t remember what sock hops were like, ask your Swing friends about our 40’s-60’s Swing Mix, then come join the Lindy Hoppin’, Shaggin’, and West Coastin’ fun! 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
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Sept 24, 2008

BALBOA BLAST Dance Workshop Part 3
Saturday Sept 27, 2008 1 - 4:30pm (instructor Paolo Pants and Special Guest Bella Viramontes)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor

Workshop Saturday Sept 20th. 1 - 4:30pm (Advanced Beginner to Advance). Paolo and Guest follow Bella Viramontes will get you movin and gliding just right for this dance. 1:00pm Balboa Refresher, Blending from Swing to Balboa. 1:45pm Focus on Single, Double and Triple footwork, Slides and more. 3:15pm Bang em up Balboa sequences. see classes
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Revised posted Sept 22, 2008



The Grand Paradise Lost Costume Ball
Williamsburg Art and Historical Center
Saturday, September 27th 8pm Band: JC Hopkins Biggish Band

"As sinfully delicious as 'Man's first disobedience' and the most fabulous extravaganza since Adam & Eve had to cover their nakedness!" The unrivaled arts festival honoring Milton's birthday and Paradise Lost, the greatest poem in the English language Featuring the Swinging JC Hopkins Biggish Band with Nicole Nelson. Room to dance! Williamsburg Art and Historical Center is at 135 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11211
Tickets $40. info at www.wahcenter.net
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Revised posted Sept 24, 2008



George Gee featuring Carla Cook at Swing 46
Tuesday Sept 16 2008 Band: George Gee
Swing 46 (349 W 46th Street bet 8th/9th ave)

Tuesday Sept 16 George Gee features recording artist Carla Cook. Tuesdays is one of the dancers favorites at Swing 46, 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
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Sept 15, 2008

Club Cache Mondays
Sofia’s Restaurant Downstairs at the Edison Hotel 221 West 46th Street (Broadway & 8th Ave)
Monday September, 29 2008 Band: Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks

EVERY MONDAY!!! Join Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks (11-piece band) for a great evening of Dinner & Dancing at SOFIA’S RESTAURANT - Club Cache [downstairs] at the Edison Hotel 221 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Ave) 3 Sets: 8:00pm - 11:00pm. $15. cash cover / $15. Food/Drink minimum. Reservations: 212-719-5799
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Sept 15, 2008

Central Park Swings!
Naumberg BandShell in Central Park, NYC (72nd street, between East and West side)
Sunday August 31st 2:00pm - 6:00pm Band: Nobuki Takamen Trio

Next Up is Sunday August 31st 2:00pm - 6:00pm Featuring the Nobuki Takamen Trio. Should be fun and we're expecting a performance from the Balbusters Balboa Group. Our last event Sunday July 27th turned out to be a great day with Live Music Featuring the Neon Swing X-perience! The band leader and members braved the questionable weather even showing up early. And we were all treated to some great Big Band sounds combined with a Brezzy Cool afternoon. Lifestyle Television also came by and filmed us for their 1stLookNY episode on Dance in NYC. See centralparkswings.com for the clip. Cost for this event is Free! but a $4 donation is suggested. Info at centralparkswings.com
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Aug 14, 2008



Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, Aug 17th 2008 (7-11:30pm)

If you want to know what the fuss is about, join Eric and Carlos for the hottest “alternative” swing event, “A Special Night of Swing” at Iguana! Eric Silvey and Carlos Cardona are the DJs, stretching their definitions of Swing Music for Lindy, Shag and West Coast Swing. Even if you don’t remember what sock hops were like, ask your Swing friends about our 40’s-60’s Swing Mix, then come join the Lindy Hoppin’, Shaggin’, and West Coastin’ fun! 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
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Aug 12, 2008

Frim Fram
Thursday Aug 14th 2008
Club 412 (412 8th Avenue, NYC)

Paolo and his Balbuster's Balboa Group will perform the routine Honolulu Rock a Rolla. This is the routine that was planned for the Pier 54 Moondance that was rained out with no rain. Frim Fram is $8 for general admission, $5 for students with ID. more info at yehoodi.com

Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Damrosch Park Bandshell Band: Simone with The Rob Stoneback Big Band with special guest Bob Belden
Sunday August 10, 2008 7:00 PM

Simone with The Rob Stoneback Big Band perform this Sunday at the Damrosch Park Bandshell in Lincoln Center. The daughter of the legendary musical icon Nina Simone, Simone is her own woman, a singer, songwriter and performer whose ability to transcend genres echoes the tradition of her mother. Blessed with a rich vocal range, an innate skill for lyrical interpretation and a soul-deep understanding of music as a means of healing, empowerment and celebration, Simone is very much her mother’s daughter, but she is most assuredly a multi-talented artist in her own right. With a fantastic career as a Broadway star (Aida, Rent, The Lion King) under her belt, she has now embarked on a solo singing career with a big band tribute to her mom on the CD Simone on Simone. Simone will backed by the Rob Stoneback Big Band, with charts based on her mother’s original arrangements. http://www.lincolncenter.org
Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna Posted Aug 7, 2008

Pier 54 Moondance
Pier 54 Hudson River Park (Just south of 14th Street on the Hudson River see map)
Sunday Aug 10th 6:30pm Band: George Gee and his Orchestra

This final date of moondance is upon us. This Sunday features George Gee and his Orchestra. There will also be a performance by The Balbusters (a Balboa performance group routine) and a feature routine by Paolo and Eden. This free outdoor concert/dance on the Hudson, will be held at Pier 54. Free dance lesson starts at 6:30pm. These events are sponsored by the Hudson River Park Trust and feature live bands and a big dance floor. Subway to 14th St, walk west, cross highway. for more info visit www.hudsonriverpark.org



Rye Playland Big Band Fridays
Fridays: July 11, July 18, July 25, August 4.* 7:30-11:00 pm
Playland Rye New York (Thruway to Exit 19 - signs to Rye Playland, or Take Metro North)

BOBBIE RUTH sings with the MILTON GERVER RYE PLAYLAND ORCHESTRA On the boardwalk at Rye Playland for 4 Fridays this summer! We hear it's a great spot on the Pier and plenty of space to kick it. Bring your dinner, chairs and dancing feet! Friends of Savoy Central.org will be attending this Friday July 25. Driving Directions: Thruway to Exit 19 - follow signs to Rye Playland, or Metro North to Rye.

Midsummer Night Swing Opening Night
Tuesday, July 8 2008
Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, W. 62nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue Band: Nellie McKay & The Aristocrats Swing Band

Step into Swing with an unforgettable kickoff by singer/songwriter Nellie McKay & The Aristocrats, featuring players from The Swingin' Hot Shots. Critically acclaimed for her genre-crossing compositions, McKay is making her swing band debut. DJ: Paolo “P Lindy” Lanna of Savoy Central
Midsummer Night Swing, now in its 20th season — 15 dazzling nights of dancing under the stars to today’s most popular dance bands. There will also be two Kids’ Days, when children of all ages can learn the latest steps from top dance teachers. Midsummer Night Swing opens Tuesday July 8th and continutes through through 26th of July. for more info see - lincolncenter.org



George Gee at Swing 46
Friday July 4th band: George Gee
Swing 46 (349 W 46th Street bet 8th/9th ave)

Join George Gee & his Orchestra at Swing 46, for a special July 4th evening of music and dancing. 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




Ron Sunshine at Swing 46
FridayJune 27th band: Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra
Swing 46 (349 W 46th Street bet 8th/9th ave)

Join Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra of nine pieces at Swing 46, for an evening of music and dancing. And drinking. And perhaps some eating. Swing 46 is located at 349 W 46th Street on Restaurant Row in Manhattan. Swing 46 serves up live music, dinner and dancing every night of the week. Check them out all season long for some of the best big bands around. For reservations, please call 212-262-9554. Swing 46




THE SALON at the Players Club
The Players Club 16 Gramercy Park S., New York, NY US
Friday, June 27, 8:30PM

Featuring the notorious, the noir-ish JC Hopkins Biggish Band with Nicole Nelson and special guest Jolie Holland. Hosted by the irrepressible Mel Frye, dilapidated denizen of the Slipper Room and featuring the illustrious, the talented, Headmistress of the New York School of Burlesque, Jo Boobs. Tickling of the ivories by Jesse Gelber accompanied on trombone and tap by Todd Londagin. The Players Club is at 16 Gramercy Park S. (20th St., off Park Ave), NYC 8:30p.m. - 1:30a.m. $20 advance online purchase / $25 at the door for advance tickets and more info please visit: www.thesalon.biz


Swing House
Saturday June 21st 2008
A dazzling vintage dance monthly: "Gatsby-era fun with a twist of new-school vibe" (Village Voice)
Galapagos Art Space, 70 N 6th St, Williamsburg, BK

Bootleggers and speakeasies...wild dancers and smart mouths...art that sizzles and music that roars... With live swingin' dance sounds of the early 20th century, re-bopin' DJs remixing and reinventing vintage grooves, awesome aerial artistry, dazzling dance numbers, blazing burlesque and performance art to make you swoon. Plus: projections, stilt walkers, fire performers, oh my. The Jazz Age never ended, it just got funky. Dress accordingly! This month's music theme: brassy New Orleans hot jazz. Live authentic New Orleans hot jazz all night: dixieland wonderboys Red Hook Ramblers, rumbling-raunch-jazz stealth masters Stumblebum Brass Band, and special guest directly from New Orleans, torch singer Linnzi Zaorski
Blazing 1920s burlesque by The Peach Tartes. 1930’s style dance performance by Paolo and partner Emily Vanston, Awesome aerial performance by some of our favorite artists, fire spinners, stilters, magic and more. Bonus! We're joining the Mermaid Parade earlier in the day dressed in our vintage best, with the delicious twin vintage mermaid DJs from London spinning their magic for our dancing pleasure. Fringe and scales, sequins and fish tails...you just can't go wrong. Join us and get a discount for the afterparty. Galapagos Art Space, 70 N 6th St, Williamsburg, BK 8:30pm dance class, 9pm-4am party; $10 with RSVP + themed dress, $15 door; 21+ Details & RSVP: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com

Dawns Birthday Party!
Friday, June 6th, 2008
Dance Manhattan (39 W 19 St, 5th floor) Bands: Ron Sunshine and George Gee

Two big bands celebrate the 80th birthday of song and dance legend Dawn Hampton. This event is open to the public. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For advance tickets, send $25 per ticket through PayPal to dawnsbday@yahoo.com. Advance sales end June 1. info at dancemanhattan.com

Jazz Age Lawn Party

Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival

New York Swing Dance Society

Swing and Salsa Party

Spring Dance Festival

The more people we have social dancing at this event, the better Lindy Hop will be represented in the professional theatre circuit. Tickets are $15, OR $7 if you are on the Jelly Roll mailing list. jellyrollproductions.org Tickets are on a first come first serve basis!

Swing-Out Saturday Workshop and Dance
Saturday April 12th 5:00-7:30pm dance workshops, 7:30pm – 11:00pm dance
Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY

5:00-7:30pm West Coast Swing Workshops with Evan MacDonald  Learn The Fundamentals of West Coast with Variations. There will be an emphasis on lead and follow and musicality. Pre Registration is recommended. 7:30-11:00pm Evening Dance All styles of music with a focus on Swing, intro lesson, food and refreshments. Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio (5 min. walk from the Pleasantville Metro North Train Station). $15 cover. Hosts and DJ - Lauren + Paolo. click here for details

Swing House
Saturday March 22, 2008
Galapagos Art Space, 70 N 6th St, Williamsburg, BK

A new dance party in Brooklyn features live 1920s hot jazz bands all night: Michael Arenella & his Dreamland Orchestra, Baby Soda Jazz Band, The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn. .. With live swingin' dance sounds of the early 20th century, re-bopin' DJs remixing and reinventing vintage grooves, awesome aerial artistry, dazzling dance numbers, blazing burlesque and performance art to make you swoon. Plus: projections, stilt walkers, tarot readers, fire performers, oh my. The Jazz Age never ended, it just got funky. Free Charleston dance class before the event, This month's music theme: smokin' 1920s hot jazz & early swing. Doors 8pm for free dance class & fire show; performances start 9pm; 21+ $10 with RSVP/costume, $15 door. geminiandscorpio.com

BALBOA BLAST Dance Workshop Part 2
Saturday March 22nd 1 - 4:30pm (instructor Paolo Pants and Special Guest Lollipop)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor
Workshop Saturday March 22nd 1 - 4:30pm (Advanced Beginner to Advance) 1:00pm – Balboa Refresher, Blending from Swing to Balboa. 1:45pm – Focus on Paddles, Push Breaks and Side Breaks. 3:15pm - Bang em up Balboa patterns. see classes




Sweet and Sour Swing
Grand Harmony Palace Chinatown, NYC 98 Mott Street
3/14 - Battle of the "Balboa" Bands The Jump, Jivin' Wailers vs. The Boilermaker Jazz Band
3/21 - Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra Roarin' 1920/1930's Big Band Jazz
4/4 - Ron Sunshine Orchestra Swingin' Big Band vocals
4/18 - Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra Peabody - Charleston - Lindy
4/25 - George Gee and the Jump, Jivin' Wailers 12 pc. powerhouse swing orchestra!
5/16 - Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra
5/23 - George Gee and the Jump, Jivin' Wailers
5/30 - Battle of the "Blue" Bands The Blue Vipers vs. The Blue Saracens

This weekly Friday Chinatown Swing Dance starts up again March 14th and begins earlier! 7:00pm - Midnight . The Grand Harmony Palace is located at 98 Mott Street, off Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC $15 Cover/$15 Min until 930pm (no Min afterwards) except for "Battle" nights (3/14 & 5/30) - $20 Cover after 930pm. Complimentary dance lesson provided by Roddy Caravella of SandraCameron. For info & reservations (718) 779-7865

Swing Out Sunday
Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY
Sunday March 9th 2-5pm dance workshops, 7:00pm – 11:00pm dance,

Swing Party @ the Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio. Hosted by Lauren + Paolo. All styles of music with a focus on Swing. Free Lesson at approx. 8pm, dancing, food and refreshments! Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio (5 min. walk from the Pleasantville Metro North Train Station). $15 cover.
Evening Dance 7-11pm Includes evening dance, intro lesson at 8pm, food and refreshments
Daytime Workshops: 2pm – 5pm click photo above for details!

Jelly Roll's 5th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, March 8 at 9:30pm.

Jelly Roll's 5th Anniversary Celebration Features: Benny Powell Quintet, w/ Junior Mance, Ron Sunshine and more"
Host: Jelly Roll Productions, When: Saturday, March 8 at 9:30pm, Where: Il Campanello Ristorante in NYC.
For more info: www.jellyrollproductions.org

New York Swing Dance Society
NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
March 2nd Band: City Rhythm Orchestra

Join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town. DJ: varies  Dancing 8pm – midnight,  dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org




Connolly's Fridays
Connolly’s in Times Square (121 West 45 Street, between 6th Ave/Broadway 3d floor)
Friday Feb. 15th 7pm Band: Crescent City Maulers

This Friday Feb 15th looks like the Final Connolly's event for a while so try to make it! These fun dances are located at Connolly's in Times Square featuring local swing bands. DJ P Lindy Paolo spinning tunes during the breaks. Dance lesson now earlier! at 7:30pm, live music from 8pm to ...... Price Change - Now $20 admission before 9:30pm $25 after - Purchase of admission includes ONE free drink!


DJ Dance at Dance Manhattan
Friday Feb 15th 9:30 PM, Dance Manhattan (19th St bet 5th and 6th)
West Coast Swing room - Lindyhop room (fast!) and Blues Room! DJ Greg and Evita 8-9PM - Intro Class
9:30PM-12:30AM - Swing 'til you drop Admission: $5 for Dance Manhattan Students, $10 for Guests



The American Legion Hall of Mt Kisco, NY
2-6pm Open to the Public (note earlier time!)
Sunday February 10th 2007

Paolo "Pants" and Lauren "Lollipop" join a line up of professional ballroom dancers for a holiday Ballroom and Latin dance spectacular and show at the American Legion Hall. Paolo and Lauren will perform their newest Lindy Hop and Swing routine. Hot buffet dinner, desserts and drinks.
$27 per person. For more details see: http://www.westchesterballroom.com
or call 914-773-7773



New York Swing Dance Society
NEW LOCATION! Jean Baptiste Church 184 E 76th St at Lexington Ave NYC
Sunday February 10th Band: The Ron Sunshine Big Band
March 2nd Band: City Rhythm Orchestra

Join the New York Swing Dance Society at its beautiful new location: St Jean the Baptiste Church on Lex and 76th. NYSDS is the longest running Social Swing Dance in NYC and the largest monthly dance in town. DJ: varies  Dancing 8pm – midnight,  dance class at 7:00pm General admission (includes all programs and dancing) $15, $11 for students. members and seniors. www.nysds.org


Swing Party @ The Westchester Ballroom
Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY
Saturday January 26th 8:00pm – Midnight (later hours now!)

Swing Party @ the Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio. Hosted by Lauren + Paolo. All styles of music with a focus on Swing. Free Lesson at approx. 9pm, dancing, food and refreshments! Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville. (5 min. walk from the Pleasantville Metro North Train Station). NY $15 cover. for more information on this event, email spotlightswings@optonline.net

Connolly's Fridays
Connolly’s in Times Square (121 West 45 Street, between 6th Ave/Broadway 3d floor)
Friday January 18th 7pm Band: Ron Sunshine and Full Swing

Connolly's is back! And now held only on selected Fridays. These fun dances are located at Connolly's in Times Square featuring local swing bands. DJ P Lindy Paolo spinning tunes during the breaks. Dance lesson now earlier! at 7:30pm, live music from 8pm to ...... Price Change - Now $20 admission - Purchase of admission includes ONE free drink!



Sweet and Sour Swing
Grand Harmony Palace Chinatown, NYC 98 Mott Street
Friday January 18 2008 Band: Blue Vipers
Friday January 25th 2008: Band George Gee with Dan Levinson clarinetist.
 
This weekly Friday event is still going in Chinatown. Vintage Attire encouraged! Lesson at 9pm with Roddy Caravella. DJ Tomo during the breaks. 7:30pm-11:30pm . The Grand Harmony Palace 98 Mott Street, off Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC $15 Cover / $15 Min until 930pm, No Min afterwards more info: 718 - 779 - 7865



Iguana Swings
Iguana 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway
Sunday, January 20th 7-11:30PM
Sunday, February 17th 7-11:30pm

This is billed as the hot alternative swing event. Eric Silvey and Carlos Cardona are the DJs playing music for Lindy, Shag and West Coast Swing. They focus on a 40's -60's sock hop style mix 7PM-11:30P. Iguana is at 240 W. 54th St., West of Broadway. A great time is promised! Full Bar and food available. Entrance $10 more info call Eric 212-486-9517 or http://www.nyswingdance.com

Irene Reid Passes
Funeral Services:
Thursday January 10th, 2008
The Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church (127th and 8th Avenue)
Time: Viewing from 2-6:30 Services from 6:30 on at the church

Savannah, Georgia Native and long time Harlem resident Irene Reid has died. This soulful singer captivated audiences for decades including myself and thousands of dancers around the world. I had the great fortune of featuring her on June 8th 2003 when she sang for dancers at Nells in NYC. Those of you who were there that night witnessed a legendary voice and a personality that just rocked and made you smile, laugh and dance. All of us couldn't wait to have her return again and we tried several times during the years that followed. Unfortunately, her ailing health prevented her from doing so. Fortunate for us, Savant recorded 6 albums with her during the late 1990's and up to her final album recorded in 2004 and they all are fabulous and will help us to remember her and her unforgetable voice.

remember her appearance in NYC: savoycentral.org/specialeventsdetails/specialeventsdetail.html
biography: her bio and funeral services

Some of the greatest feet in the history of dance have hoofed on the stage of the Apollo Theater. Now, you can too. Spend your New Year’s Eve dancing on the stage of the world famous Apollo Theater during the party of the year featuring The Cab Calloway Orchestra, led by Cab’s grandson, C. Calloway Brooks. Get into full swing for the New Year with this high stepping celebration recognizing the iconic bandleader Calloway for his centennial and ringing in 2008 with swing music in the theater and a live DJ playing the best in old soul and R&B on the Soundstage. Apollo Theater 253 West 125 Street (between Adam Clayton Powell (7th Avenue) & Frederick Douglass Blvd (8th Avenue) 212/531-5305 Tickets: Apollo Box Office



New Years Eve at the Tribeca Grill
375 Greenwich St New York, NY 212-941-3900
Monday, December 31st 10:00 PM- ?

Seating is from 9:15 to 10:30 PM and includes A 5-Course New Year's Eve Dinner Dancing until 2:00 AM
Live Entertainment by the Ron Sunshine Band Holiday Party Favors Dress is Festive $175 per guest exclusive of beverages, tax or gratuity
Ron is doing a bunch of the old Smoking Section material tonight, as requested by the owner, Drew Nieporent. Don't miss this rare live performance of our funk and R&B material.
Last year they let people in for dancing after 11PM for a $35 cover. To inquire or for reservations, call (212) 941-3900 http://www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com

Swing Ball Nite before New Years

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


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