The Salon: New Year’s Eve Eve – SOLD OUT (Late night available)!
NEW YEAR’s EVE EVE. For our 15th annual extravaganza we’re going all out at a stunning & exclusive midtown private club (across from Rockefeller Center, Radio City, & St Patrick’s Cathedral) from the gilded age of ol’ New York!
The Grand Ballroom (2nd fl) DANNY JONOKUCHI & THE REVISIONISTS 3x sets from 7:30-10:30pm and “Special Surprise” BLUES BAND You know him & love him… from 11:00-12:30
The Grand Salon (3rd floor) EYAL VILNER BIG BAND 3x sets from 8:30-12:30pm
The Grand Lounge (4th floor) CAIT JONES TRIO from 8:30-12:30 ragtime piano master TERRY WALDO from 7:30-11:30
The Library & Lincoln Room (4th floor) VIP Room ADRIEN CHEVALIER GYPSY JAZZ TRIO from 8:00-12:00
— plus — * emcee DANDY WELLINGTON * DJ’s ANDRIUS & ODYSSEUS BAILER * burlesque by LILIN LACE and VELVETINA TAYLOR * Free beginner swing lesson by Jaime Shannon * NYEE tradition continues… countdown at midnight! * Full Bars on 2nd & 4th floors; plus exclusive VIP bar in the VIP Room.
VIP ROOM Sip cocktails and lounge in our gorgeous private VIP room featuring a private VIP bar away from the crowds – mingle amongst the VIP guests and performers… not to mention a 3hr open bar from 8:30-11:30pm, and three sets of live music by Adrien Chevalier’s Gypsy Jazz Trio.
Details For our 15th annual NYEE extravaganza we’re at a stunning and exclusive private club from the gilded age, steps from Radio City, Rockefeller Center, and St Patrick’s… same era as our previous home at The Players Club, but significantly bigger! We continue the tradition with a spectacular lineup with over 30 performers, including five bands throughout The Club for your lounging and dancing pleasure. It’s one of our biggest parties of the year and always sells out… so get tickets now!
THE SALON: New Year’s Eve Eve Monday, December 30th, 2024 doors at 7:30 / ends at 12:30am All Ages / to drink 21+ (ID required)
Three West Club 3 West 51st (btw 5th & 6th Ave) for subway take B / D / F / M to 47-50th Rockefeller Ctr; E or M to 5th Ave 53rd St; 6 to 51st St; A / C or 1 to 50th St; or N / R / W to 49th St
DRESS CODE – Proper attire requested – Retro Chic, Vintage, Suits, cocktail attire, or biz casual… think Boardwalk Empire, Gatsby, Mad Men. No shorts, t-shirts, torn/tattered jeans, workout or warm-up attire, fitness/athletic shoes, and ball/casual caps.
GA tickets and VIP tickets are sold out.
Late night tickets after 10:30 PM for $25 at the door based on capacity.
Monday, December 30
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Konstantin & The Konstellation Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) No cover – Vaccination Not Required Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Eileen’s Note: As always, I’m updating as organizations finalize their Q1 dance plans.
January
Hannah Gill singing
Wednesday, January 1
Gotham Jazz Closed for the holiday.
Thursday, January 2
Frim Fram Jam No Fram, Happy New Year!
Monday, January 6
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Wednesday, January 8
Swing Night at Francis Kite Club
Swing Night with Buck And A Quarter! We play two sets for dancing at the Francis Kite Club 40 Loisaida Avenue (Ave. C), Manhattan. Doors open at 7pm with a jitterbug dance lesson at 7:30 with Roddy Caravella. Dancing 8-10pm on the big wood floor $10 cover at the door, cash or Venmo – and dancers: give the password “swordfish” for a discounted admission – $15 for two!
Wednesday, January 8
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, January 9
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance – Claire Lorman and Ryan Swift $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Door Code: 0970#
Saturday, January 11
Saturday Night Blues at Tada – It’s Sabrina’s Birthday
Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month for dancing at: Tada! Youth Theater. 15 W. 28th Street, 3rd Floor, NY, NY
We’re starting the new year with a birthday party! Sabrina turns 42! Share with her the answer to life’s biggest questions. 🙂 Potluck: Please bring a drink or snack to share. Alcohol is ok. Be mindful of common allergies (nut, gluten, dairy, etc.) and label your food items so that people can make an informed choice. NO PEANUTS. Attire: Dress to impress if you choose, or come as you are! Price: (please note the NEW PRICE) $25 lesson and dance $20 dance only $15 late night (after 11:30pm) Schedule: 8:30pm – 9:30pm: Intermediate Lesson w/ TBD 9:30 – 12:30am: DJ’d music by: DJ Salt Queen and TBD This is an INTERMEDIATE level class. You should have some dance experience to get the most out of this class. Title: TBD Description: TBD
Saturday, January 11
Wonderful World of Jazz with Eyal Vilner
More details TBA
Monday, January 13
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, January 14
FLBS Playtime Fast, Lindy, Bal & 200bmp+
Third Thursday – Ian Hutchinson’s Bandleader Band 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
Admission: $5 YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Door Code: 0970#
Wednesday, January 15
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, January 16
Frim Fram Jam
Third Thursday – Ian Hutchinson’s Bandleader Band 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$25 ($20 w/ student ID) for Live Band Nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Door Code: 3289#
Saturday, January 18
Swing Remix Presents: John Festa Takes You To Church
John Festa is a Swing icon. He has decades of dance/DJ experience in everything swing.
On this night, Festa will swing hard and DJ his own signature mix of his favorite tunes across all styles on the largest uninterrupted space for dancing swing in New York City!
The good Shepherd Church is a spectacular venue on the upper west side with old world charm, lovely lighting, and a 5000 square-foot smooth wooden dance floor.
The particulars: The Good Shepherd Church 152 W. 66th St. 7pm Lindy Hop with Soul class with Ken Kreshtool* 8pm FREE BEGINNER CLASS (east coast) Teacher: Spencer 8:30-11:30 John Festa
$20 CASH ONLY AT DOOR *Lindy Hop with Soul class with Ken Kreshtool $20 Cash at door (for dance tickets holders only)
* HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND w/Hannah Gill (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * DJ ANDRIUS (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway) Door Code: 3289#
Sunday, January 19
Sock Hop Sundays
Celebrating 21 years of great dance music from the 50’s & 60’s including Rock-n-Roll, Motown, DooWop, Soul and R&B.
Connolly’s 121 West 45 (between Broadway and 6th Ave) 3rd Floor (Elevator available)
6:00PM to 10:00PM (Doors Open 5:30PM)
Admission: $25. CASH ONLY at the Door **Includes a coupon for $5 off liquor, wine, beer, soda, or food.
Monday, January 20
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, January 21
Open Balboa Practice
Balboa and Fast Stuff Free / Donation to the DJ’s 9:30pm-11:30pm YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Wednesday, January 22
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, January 23
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Door Code: 0970#
Saturday, January 25
Lindland
Lindyland and Jumpin Entertainment presents: JOSH LEE & THE EXTENDED FAMILY!
DJ SHUFFLEPUCK during the band breaks Enjoy the dazzling atmosphere with a 4,000+ sq ft hardwood dance floor. Plus a spectacular balcony surrounding the entire dance floor. Drinks & Snacks Available all night!
LINE UP 7:30 LINDY WORKSHOP TBA This workshop will explore class Lindy Hop material . Plus warm up w The Jitterbug Stroll. Instructors:TBA 8:30 Free Beginner Swing Class (open) instructor TBA 9:00 LIVE MUSIC JOSH LEE & THE EXTENDED FAMILY 10:30 PM Line Dances and More TBA
BAND BREAKS: Join us as we lead the Jive Stroll, Jitterbug Stroll and more. (during the band breaks)
$25 General Admission (online) $35 Door $40 Lindy Workshop & Admission (online) $50 Door $20 Student Rate (online) DISCOUNTS of $15 OFF start DEC 30th and run thru January 10th
St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church 263 WEST 86th Street, New York, United States
Monday, January 27
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, January 28
White Heat
White Heat Presents: TBA 9:30pm-12:00am $15 in advance / $20 at the door You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Wednesday, January 29
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, January 30
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Door Code: 0970#
Thursday, January 30
Astoria Swing (New Day & Venue!!)
Astoria Swing @ The Last Word 31-30 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
Eileen’s Note: They will be clearing out chairs which will leave room for 10-12 couples for dancing.
February
Bria Skonberg on trumpet
Saturday, February 1
Shanghai Mermaid: The Dragon Ball
Shanghai Mermaid: THE DRAGON BALL join us for our 10th annual jazz age lunar new year soirée!
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE: 3 sets of hot jazz by DREW NUGENT & THE MIDNIGHT SOCIETY 2 sets of traditional music by the BAN BAN CHINESE MUSIC SOCIETY burlesque by CALAMITY CHANG traditional dance by LING TANG
ATTIRE: elegant, dressy vintage or vintage inspired, formal, cocktail, high glamour, or fabulous creative attire required. casual attire will not be admitted (no t-shirts, jeans, baseball caps, tennis shoes or contemporary day wear).
PARTY HOURS: cocktail hour 7-8pm main party 8pm- 2:30am
LOCATION: the estonian house 243 e. 34th st., ny ny 10016 Tickets
Monday, February 3
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Wednesday, February 5
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, February 6
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Building door code for February is 4947#
Monday, February 10
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, February 11
Open Balboa Practice
Balboa and Fast Stuff Free / Donation to the DJ’s 9:30pm-11:30pm YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Building door code for February is 4947#
Wednesday, February 12
Swing Night at Francis Kite Club
Swing Night with Buck And A Quarter! We play two sets for dancing at the Francis Kite Club 40 Loisaida Avenue (Ave. C), Manhattan. Doors open with a dance lesson at 7pm Dancing 8-10pm on the big wood floor $10 cover at the door, cash or Venmo – and dancers: give the password “swordfish” for a discounted admission – $15 for two!
Wednesday, February 12
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, February 13
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Building door code for February is 4947#
Saturday, February 15
Swing Remix
TBA
The particulars: The Good Shepherd Church 152 W. 66th St.
Cover: TBA
Monday, February 17
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Wednesday, February 19
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, February 20
Frim Fram Jam
Third Thursday – Live Band Night Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$25 ($20 w/ student ID) for Live Band Nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Building door code for February is 4947#
Saturday, February 22
Saturday Night Swings
* DANNY LIPSTIZ & BRASS TACKS (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * DJ ANDRIUS (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway) Door Code: 4947#
Monday, February 24
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, February 25
White Heat
White Heat Presents: TBA 9:30pm-12:00am $15 in advance / $20 at the door You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Wednesday, February 26
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, February 27
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC Building door code for February is 4947#
March
Gordon Webster on piano
Monday, March 3
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, March 4
The Salon: Mardis Gras with Gordon Webster (Fat Tuesday)
–> Early Bird Tickets now on sale! The Big Easy comes to the Big Apple on Fat Tuesday as we go all out to celebrate the 12th anniversary of our creole carnival with a spectacular lineup lineup of 3x bands on three floors, plus tap dance, burlesque, 2x swing DJs, and free Mardi Gras beads for every dame & dapper gent!
live music on three floors by: * THE GORDON WEBSTER BAND – our fav lindy-hoppin-globe-trottin pianist plus his stellar band play three sets by on the gorgeous enclosed rooftop, from 8:00-12:00pm * Secret BLUES MASTER * – One of our favorite Blues Musicians you know & love (but can’t post his name) joins us on the 2nd fl “Red Room” from 10:00pm – 12:30am * Gordon Au’s GRAND STREET STOMPERS – New Orleans-style hot jazz band on the 1st floor “Chandelier Room” from 7:30-11:30pm
— plus — * DJ ANDRIUS (3rd fl) * DJ ODYSSEUS BAILER (2nd fl) * classic burlesque by PEARLS DAILY (3rd fl) * FREE intro Swing Dance Lesson at 8:15 pm by Jaime Shannon (2nd fl) and * FREE Mardi Gras Beads, shipped up from New Orleans! * Authentic Mardi Gras / Carnival masks, shipped up from New Orleans, will be available for purchase for $10 each on 3rd floor! * HAPPY HOUR: $10 cocktails, $8 wine, $6 beers (7:00-8:00pm) * Food will be avail on 1st floor at DL’s restaurant * free self serve coat check will be avail on 3rd floor
“If you can’t be in New Orleans, The Salon is making every effort to capture all the madness & gaiety of the French quarter…” Wall Street Journal
— TICKETS — * $27 Early Bird – Dec 27th to Feb 11th * $32 Advance – Feb 12th to March 3rd * $37 Full Price – online & door on March 4th All ticket are general Admission and include access to all rooms, plus free mardi gras beads, & swing lesson. Advance tickets recommended, our events often sell out! No refunds.
— Details — THE SALON: Mardi Gras 12th Anniversary Extravaganza! Fat Tuesday – March 4, 2025 Doors open at 7pm // live music all night 21+ with ID THE DL – 95 Delancey Street, NYC (Corner of Delancey St & Ludlow St) F/J/M/Z subway to Delancey/Essex or B/D to Grand St. DRESS CODE – Proper attire requested! Mardi Gras, Carnival, Retro Chic, Vintage, Suits, cocktail attire, or biz casual… think Boardwalk Empire, Gatsby, Mad Men. We’ll have authentic Mardi Gras masks for sale during the event to complete any outfit, as well as free Mardi Gras beads for everyone! COVID & MASK POLICY: Masks & boosters are strongly encouraged. Additional protocols may be put into place as needed. * tickets & more info at www.ProhibitionProductions.com
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, March 10
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, March 21
Open Balboa Practice
Balboa and Fast Stuff Free / Donation to the DJ’s 9:30pm-11:30pm YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Wednesday, March 12
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, March 13
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Saturday, March 15
Swing Remix
TBA
The particulars: The Good Shepherd Church 152 W. 66th St.
Cover: TBA
Monday, March 17
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Wednesday, March 19
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, March 20
Frim Fram Jam
Third Thursday – Live Band Night 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$25 ($20 w/ student ID) for Live Band Nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, March 24
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, March 25
White Heat
White Heat Presents: TBA 9:30pm-12:00am $15 in advance / $20 at the door You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Wednesday, March 26
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, March 27
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Saturday, March 29
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Monday, March 31
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band) Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated Wood floor for dancing! Prohibition style drinks in teacups Swing / big band tunes in band breaks! EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES… (NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED) Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
April
Dan Levinson leading his band
Wednesday, April 2
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm) free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm) 21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave) reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Thursday, April 3
Frim Fram Jam 8:30-9pm Intro Lesson 9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance $15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights Credit/cash accepted at the door YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, April 7 – Monday, April 14
Bal Week
Get ready for an unforgettable week in New York City. BAL WEEK returns, bringing you seven nights of music and dancing for all Balboa lovers! Join us and learn from an incredible lineup of champion instructors, including: Kelly Arsenault, Mickey Fortanasce, Nick Williams, Kate Henin, Bobby White, Annabel Quisao, Conner Cole, Amanda Gerken, (More to be announced!). The best way to see New York is from the dance floor! Stay tuned for more details and mark your calendars now!
More info to come.
Saturday, April 12
Swing Remix
TBA
The particulars: The Good Shepherd Church 152 W. 66th St.
Cover: TBA
Saturday, April 19
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
May
Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists
Saturday, May 3
Swing Remix
TBA
The particulars: The Good Shepherd Church 152 W. 66th St.
Cover: TBA
Saturday, May 31
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
June
Bria Skonberg on trumpet
Saturday, June 28
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
July
Hannah Gill singing
Saturday, July 26
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
August
Saturday, August 30
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
September
Saturday, September 20
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
October
Michael Jagger and Evita Arce
Saturday, October 25th
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
November
Syncopated City performing
Saturday, November 15th
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
December
Norma Miller
Saturday, December 20th
Saturday Night Swings
* TBA (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm) * TBA (8-12 / during band breaks) * 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission) * Refreshments will be available (cash only) Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC! * Refreshments will be available (cash only) $25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center 37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
