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October
Monday, October 14
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
Tuesday, October 15
Balboa Practice
Come join us for our monthly Balboa practice at YSBD! We have a Choose Your Own Adventure format, so bring some things you’d like to work on. You don’t have to be currently taking classes at YSBD to attend. All levels of experience are welcome. The event is free but please tip the DJ.
9:30-11:30pm
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: #9145
Wednesday, October 16
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Linus Wyrsch, Josh Holcomb, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
free SWING DANCE LESSON by Jaime at 8:15pm
classic burlesque by TANSY
DJ ANDRIUS (7:00-12:00)
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
Wednesday, October 16
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Thursday, October 17
Frim Fram Jam – Third Thursdays
Hannah Gill
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
Live Band Night
$25 for band night
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: #9145#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Thursday, October 17 – Saturday, October 19
Full Moon Cabaret
Miss Maybell & the Jazz Age Artistes
Swing dancing at an immersive burlesque show
Secret Mansion in the West Village
Full Moon Cabaret, the cheekiest burlesque show in Berlin, debuts in NYC with the Blood Moon, a 1920s burlesque séance, featuring Miss Maybell & the Jazz Age Artistes. Come for the séance, stay for the swing!
One hundred years ago in 1924, silent film star DELORES LA MARR was found dead in her lavish NYC hotel suite. Rumours swirled over her strange and unexpected death at the age of 29. Was it a suicide? Was she murdered by a jealous lover? Join us on the Blood Moon for a sinful 1920s séance to resurrect the spirit of Delores La Marr.
Starring Vicky Butterfly (London), the Maine Attraction, Cheeky Lane
7:30p: Doors open for Pallbearers’ Moonshine Tasting
8pm: The Séance w/ Miss Maybell & the Jazz Age Artistes during breaks
*Two 20 minute dance breaks integrated into the show with live music by Miss Maybell & the Jazz Age Artistes
10pm to 11:30pm – The Wake with Miss Maybell & the Jazz Age Artistes + Brass in a Box (Oct 17 only)
*Pallbearers $70 : Moonshine tasting, reserved seat at the séance, dancing at the Wake
*Next of Kin $40 : No reserved seat at the séance (seats avail during breaks), dancing at the Wake
*The Wake $20 : Dancing to live music, 1920s immersive acts
Tickets: www.fullmooncabaret.com
Friday, October 18
2024 American Lindy Hop Championships
Josh Lee and the Extended Family
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
233 W.125th St, New York, NY 10027
Doors: 8:4pm
9pm – Midnight
ALHC Friday Night After Party: Midnight – 2:30am
Event website: https://alhc.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0mZyW0idcoNgJ6eNf1PYMq9Nrz3CyyqGUO8R1MtpgidN86Hkfogj6Bp1Q
Tier 4 weekend passes (all classes/all dances) is $249.
Look forward to Tap, Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop and Lindy dance classes.
Buy all the dances for $119.
Ticket prices currently on presale, check site for detailsParty Passes on sale now
Saturday, October 19
2024 American Lindy Hop Championships
Saturday Night Basie Tribute
George Gee Swing Orchestra
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
233 W.125th St, New York, NY 10027
Doors: 8:4pm
9pm – Midnight
ALHC Saturday Night After Party: Midnight – 2:30am
Event website: https://alhc.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0mZyW0idcoNgJ6eNf1PYMq9Nrz3CyyqGUO8R1MtpgidN86Hkfogj6Bp1Q
Tier 4 weekend passes (all classes/all dances) is $249.
Look forward to Tap, Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop and Lindy dance classes.
Buy all the dances for $119.
Ticket prices currently on presale, check site for detailsParty Passes on sale now
Saturday, October 19
Manhattan Serenade
Lindy-Shag-Bal Social
In the bustling city of New York City lies a swing pop-up event known only to a select few. Embedded in the heart of Manhattan is your next Lindy, Shag, and Bal destination.
Cost: $20 (free for Sacramento residents)
Attire: 1940s Big Band Era
Only 20 spots available (I’ve asked the organizer to let me know if/when he sells out)
Purchase ticket ($20) – https://venmo.com/u/HYSTERICK
($25 at the door)
Midtwon Flexible Studio Space
151 West 30th Street
7-10p
Sunday, October 20
2024 American Lindy Hop Championships
Battle of the Bands
Danny Lipsitz & Brass Tacks vs. Danny Jonokuch & The Revisionists
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
233 W.125th St, New York, NY 10027
2pm-6pm
Awards: 6pm
ALHC Soul Party: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Event website: https://alhc.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0mZyW0idcoNgJ6eNf1PYMq9Nrz3CyyqGUO8R1MtpgidN86Hkfogj6Bp1Q
Tier 4 weekend passes (all classes/all dances) is $249.
Look forward to Tap, Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop and Lindy dance classes.
Buy all the dances for $119.
Ticket prices currently on presale, check site for detailsParty Passes on sale now
Sunday, October 20
Swing Remix Open Streets
Columbus Ave bet 72nd & 76th
1:30 PM till 3:30PM
Free dancing on Columbus Avenue to DJ music (with amplified sound) on the street
Website: https://www.columbusavenuebid.org/openstreets/
Sunday, October 20
Central Park Swings
DJ’d event
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park
East 79th St, East Side of thte Turtle Pond
Music/Lessons by DJ Shufflepuck
Free ($10 donation suggested).
4:00pm – 6:15pm
Due to last minute weather cancellations, please check Centralparkswings.com for details.
Wednesday, October 23
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Wednesday, October 23
Gotham Jazz
No event due to a private party at the venue.
Thursday, October 24
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: 9145#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Saturday, October 26
Swing Remix: John Festa on the Hudson
Free public-space outdoor dance.
Huge beautiful wooden deck on Pier 45 overlooking The Hudson river.
John Festa is a Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing icon. He has decades of dance/DJ experience in everything swing. On this night, Festa will tickle all your fancies with his own signature mix of his favorite tunes across all styles. Not to be missed!
The particulars:
5:00-10pm
5:00pm FREE BEGINNER CLASS Teacher: Spencer
5:30-9:30 DJ Music
EXACT DIRECTIONS!!
Pier 45 is located at 10th street and the Hudson River. (From 12th Ave WALK DOWN THE PIER TO THE WATER).
Closest subway: 1 train to Christopher St.
Second closest is A,B,C, or D train to W. 4th St. station
Suggested donation $10
Facebook event invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/swing-remix-john-festa-on-the-/562570192797044/
Saturday, October 26
Lindyland Dance Party
Charles Turner III and his Swing Band
7pm – 11:59pm
7:30PM Dips & Tricks Workshop
8:30PM Beginner Partnering Swing Class
9PM LIVE MUSIC with CHARLES TURNER III and his SWING COMBO
10:30PM DANCE Showcase from TEAM LINDYLAND
12:00AM END
Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church
152 West 66th St, NYC
Tickets on Eventbrite
Starting at $24.52, General admission 29.05, Swing Workshop & Admission: $42.66
Saturday, October 26
Shanghai Mermaid: Victorian Seance
What: A soirée to dance, drink, remember, and forget . . . an evening to herald the end of
the roaring twenties.
Attire: vintage, vintage-inspired attire or costume: high glamour: gowns, top hats,tuxes, suits, feathers, sequins . . . historical attire, elegant masquerade attire. no contemporary halloween costumes admitted. no casual attire or contemporary day wear, no exceptions. dress code will be respectfully enforced. your fellow
guests might be a 1920’s wall street broker, a deposed queen, a pirate from a sunken galleon, a star from the moulin rouge, a high priestess of the occult, a silent film star, a wandering horseman, a missing pilot, an elizabethan poet, a victorian courtesan . . . you may you may not be able to discern whether your fellow guests are from this world, or from another.
PERFORMERS:
hot jazz band: MISS MAYBELL
dancing trio: THE SUGAR SHAKERS
burlesque: CASSANDRA ROSEBEETLE
gramaphone: MICHAEL CUMELLA
theremin: CORNELIUS LOY
HOURS:
7-8 séance soirée {cocktail hour}
8-12:30 main party
TICKETING OPTIONS:
{limited} early bird party $58
early bird séance soirée + party $73
party {after early bird sells out} $68
séance salon + party $83
Shanghai Mermaid has very elaborate descriptions of the event and attire. Please check Shanghai Mermaid website
Sunday, October 27
Swing Remix Open Streets
Columbus Ave bet 72nd & 76th
1:30 PM till 3:30PM
Free dancing on Columbus Avenue to DJ music (with amplified sound) on the street
Website: https://www.columbusavenuebid.org/openstreets/
Sunday, October 27
Sock Hop Halloween Party!
Celebrating our 21st year of great dance music from the 50’s & 60’s including Rock-n-Roll, Motown, DooWop, Soul and R&B.
Happy Halloween! We will be playing all the spooky retro classics along with a costume contest!***Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Connolly’s
121 West 45 (between Broadway and 6th Ave)
3rd Floor (Elevator available)
Full menu, full bar (Great place to eat dinner!)
Free street parking on Sunday
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, October 28
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Svetlana & The Delancey Five
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
Tuesday, October 29
White Heat
9:30pm – 12am
Our regular monthly White Heat is back as always!
PAYMENT: Cash at the door
$20 – Standard ticket
Vaccinations are Strongly Encouraged
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: #9145
Wednesday, October 30
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Wednesday, October 30
Gotham Jazz
No event due to a private party at the venue.
Thursday, October 31
Frim Fram Jam – Fram Halloween Party
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: 9145#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Thursday, October 31
Halloween Stomp
* Early Bird Tickets now on sale for just $27!
Join us for the spooktacular 11th anniversary of HALLOWEEN STOMP, in a myriad of rooms on three floors within a private social club filled with curiosities, infernal hot jazz, devilish jump blues, n’ sultry swing music. Come lounge and dance amongst sexy spirits, demonic dandies, fiendish flappers; be one of those “things” that go “bump” in the night.
live music on three floors:
• DANNY JONOKUCHI & REVISIONISTS = 3x sets 8:30-12:00 (wood floors)
• DANNY LIPSITZ & BRASS TACKS = 3 sets 8:00-11:30pm (tile floors)
• CHRIS JOHNSON (ragtime piano) – 1st floor Main Bar
plus
• DJ ANDRIUS
• performances by HARVEST MOON LURCHERS
• beginner SWING DANCE LESSON on 2nd fl by Jaime at 8:45pm
and
• COSTUME CONTEST – win prizes!
• Cash Bar and small bites available a la carte
• Costumes (any style), or vintage attire encouraged!
Dance the devil away at our annual vintage inspired hot jazz n’ swing costume party features nearly two dozen performers including two bands, ragtime pianist, & swing DJ throughout three floors of a secret private social club! Plus classic burlesque, dance performances, costume contest, and so much more… year after year it’s considered one of the best Halloween parties in NYC by Time Out NY, Wall St Journal, FlavorPill, among others!!
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details
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THE SALON: Halloween Stomp
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
243 East 34th Street (btw 2nd & 3rd Ave)
8pm to 12am
COVID & MASK POLICY: Masks & boosters are encouraged but not required
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COSTUME CONTEST – There are two main categories… SOLO costumes and GROUP costumes. To enter, simply arrive by 9pm! Between 9-10:30pm our judges will be walking around observing guests in costumes. Finalists will be handed a special card (fill out other half and give back to judges). All finalists must be near 1st floor stage for the final round at 10:50pm — prizes coming soon!
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tickets
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includes admission to the event & dance lesson
$27 – Early Bird Tickets (Oct 4-20th)
$32 – Advance Ticket (Oct 21-30th)
$37 – Full Price (Oct 31st / online or at door)
plus
$20 late night tickets after 10:30pm
November
Sunday, November 3
Queer Swing Dance Social
Sunday September 1st, 2024
3-4pm: Beginner Intro Lesson
4-6pm: QSD Social Dance
Christ Church Cobble Hill
326 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
No partner or experience necessary
*All events are donation based and require masks
We keep each other safe
Monday, November 4
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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
Wednesday, November 6
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Linus Wyrsch, Jake Handelman, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
free SWING DANCE LESSON by Jaime at 8:15pm
tap dancer AC LINCOLN
DJ ANDRIUS (7:00-12:00)
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
Wednesday, November 6
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Wednesday, November 6
Positively Swingin’
NYC / Swing Dance in Bushwick!
7:30 – 10:00 pm
7:30 pm Intro Lesson w/Me! / 30 min. / no partner needed
LIVE MUSIC East Village All Stars
Jazz Jam Session afterwards 10pm til late – bring your instrument!
The Keep
205 Cypress Ave.
Artsy Antique Dive Bar
Tile floor, space to dance, outdoor hang out space
Tip the Teach / Tip the Band / No Cover / 1 Drink Minimum / 21+
Thursday, November 7
Frim Fram Jam – 23rd Frammiversary
Framiversary Party – Free Admission! Request Night! Dance Contest!
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
In lieu of admission they are asking everyone to donate to the Black Lindy Hoppers Fund to help support their mission to provide assistance to established and developing dancers, musicians, researchers and community builders endeavoring to be of greater service to community members of African and African diasporic heritage.
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 7293#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Saturday, November 9
Swing Remix
Gunhild Carling
The Good Shepherd Church
152 W. 66th St. (Bway & Ams)
Doors open 7:30 PM / Beginner lesson 8 PM
Band hits 8:30 PM / Band ends 11:30 PM / Close: 12:00AM
DJ
Door price TBA
AT DOOR CASH ONLY!!!
Advance Tickets links:
TBA Advance price
Chase Quick Pay/Zelle
SwingRemix@gmail.com
Venmo: @RemixDance
Advance tix avail till 5pm day of!
Monday, November 11
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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
Tuesday, November 12
Stomp House
An intimage party focusing on great swing music of all tempos, and throw in some Soul, BeBop, AfroCuban, Waltz… The party also strongly encourages switch dancing, individual dancing and jam.
9:30-11:30pm
DJ’d Dance
$15
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 7293#
Wednesday, November 13
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Thursday, November 14
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: 7293#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Monday, November 18
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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
Tuesday, November 19
Balboa Practice
Come join us for our monthly Balboa practice at YSBD! We have a Choose Your Own Adventure format, so bring some things you’d like to work on. You don’t have to be currently taking classes at YSBD to attend. All levels of experience are welcome. The event is free but please tip the DJ.
9:30-11:30pm
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 7293#
Wednesday, November 20
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Thursday, November 21
Frim Fram Jam – Third Thursdays
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
Live Band Night
$25 for band night
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 7293#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Friday, November 22
Subway Swing:A Boogie for the Ages
Join us at the Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn for an after-hours boogie for the ages! Triple-step your way through our 1936 decommissioned subway station with live jazz bands, the hottest swing dancing, and the slickest vintage outfits!
Ticket price includes admission to the party at the Museum and one drink. Additional drink tickets will be available at our cash bar for $5 each.
Photography and video recording are permitted. However, tripods, stands, selfie sticks, and external lights may not be used. All photographs taken are for personal use only and permission to photograph may be revoked at any time.
All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend the program on the date you reserved, the full price of unused tickets may be treated as a donation to the Transit Museum and is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Museum is not able to provide refunds or reschedule reservations to another date.
6:00 PM ET / Doors open 5:45 PM ET
General Admission: $35 / Members $30
Tickets
For members the discount is applied at checkout.
Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions? Email programs@nytransitmuseum.org.
Eileen’s Note: Band(s) to be announced
Monday, November 25
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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
Tuesday, November 26
White Heat
Monthly dance that celebrates the NYC Balboa Community. While we do provide music for fast feet, there is something for all styles of swing dancers provided.
9:30pm-12:00am
Admission: $15 / $20 at the door
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 7293#
Wednesday, November 27
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Thursday, November 28
Frim Fram Jam
Closed for Thanksgiving – Stay Home, Eat Turkey
Saturday, November 30
Saturday Night Swings
Band: Danny Lipsitz & The Brass Tacks
Swing DJ during band breaks
Free dance lesson: 7:15pm
Open dancing: 8:00pm-12:00am
Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
$25 in advance / $30 day of
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)
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 7293#
December
Sunday, December 1
Queer Swing Dance Social
Sunday September 1st, 2024
3-4pm: Beginner Intro Lesson
4-6pm: QSD Social Dance
Christ Church Cobble Hill
326 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
No partner or experience necessary
*All events are donation based and require masks
We keep each other safe
Monday, December 2
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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
Wednesday, December 4
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Thursday, December 5
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: 6325#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Wednesday, December 6
Positively Swingin’
NYC / Swing Dance in Bushwick!
7:30 – 10:00 pm
7:30 pm Intro Lesson w/Me! / 30 min. / no partner needed
LIVE MUSIC East Village All Stars
Jazz Jam Session afterwards 10pm til late – bring your instrument!
The Keep
205 Cypress Ave.
Artsy Antique Dive Bar
Tile floor, space to dance, outdoor hang out space
Tip the Teach / Tip the Band / No Cover / 1 Drink Minimum / 21+
Saturday, December 7
Swing Remix
Band: TBA
The Good Shepherd Church
152 W. 66th St. (Bway & Ams)
Doors open 7:30 PM / Beginner lesson 8 PM
Band hits 8:30 PM / Band ends 11:30 PM / Close: 12:00AM
DJ Odysseus Bailer
Door price TBA
AT DOOR CASH ONLY!!!
Advance Tickets links:
TBD Advance price
Chase Quick Pay/Zelle
SwingRemix@gmail.com
Venmo: @RemixDance
Advance tix avail till 5pm day of!
Sunday, December 8
Motown Dance Party
6-10pm
The Penthouse
617 West 46th St.
Wood floor
Dance by Appleton Entertainment
Early bird: $25 (by October 21)
Door: $30
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motown-dance-party-tickets-1022991474037?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Monday, December 9
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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
Wednesday, December 11
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Thursday, December 12
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: 6325#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Monday, December 16
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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
Tuesday, December 17
Balboa Practice
Come join us for our monthly Balboa practice at YSBD! We have a Choose Your Own Adventure format, so bring some things you’d like to work on. You don’t have to be currently taking classes at YSBD to attend. All levels of experience are welcome. The event is free but please tip the DJ.
9:30-11:30pm
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 6325#
Wednesday, December 18
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm
Thursday, December 19
Frim Fram Jam – Third Thursdays
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
Live Band Night
$25 for band night
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 6325#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Saturday, December 21
Saturday Night Swings
Holiday Bash with Gordon Webster
Swing DJ during band breaks
Free Dance Lesson: 7:15pm
Open Dancing: 8:00pm-12:00am
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: 6325#
Monday, December 23
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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
Thursday, December 26
Frim Fram Jam – No Fram this week
No Fram – Happy New Year – See you in 2025!
Saturday, December 28
Lindyland’s Year Ending Dance Party
Lindyland Dance Party
Details to be announced
7:30pm – 11:30pm
Good Shepherd Faith Presbyterian Church
152 West 66th St, NY
Eileen’s Note: Event is definitely happening, more details
Monday, December 30
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
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: Holding off on most Christmas Week – weekly events, until we get closer to the date and I get confirmation from organizers.
For information on how to swing dance, please check out:Swing Dance Lessons