This Week in Swing NYC Dance Events – August 25, 2024

The Empire State building and NYC skyline
The Empire State building and NYC skyline


Wednesday, August 28

Gotham Jazz

HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Evan Christopher, Josh Holcomb, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
free SWING DANCE LESSON by Jaime at 8:15pm
tap dancer & emcee DEWITT FLEMING JR
DJ Andrius (7pm-12am)

every Wednesday from 7:00pm – 12:00am
Somewhere Nowhere – 112 w 25th St. on 38th floor
21+ / ID required / vaccination & boosters recommended

• Doors at 5pm // no cover // wood floors & space to dance!
• walk-ins welcome at the bar or to dance (no seats)
• reservation required for Tables (no min.)
• free coat check – mandatory for bags, coats, & changing shoes
• dress code: no shorts, sweatpants, flip flops or sports wear
• schedule, performers & food/beverage specials subject to change


Wednesday, August 28

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, August 29

Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson – Stina Dallons Isaksen & Ryan Swift
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: 3829#

Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!


Friday, August 30

Friday Night Blues

Live Music by Seydurah Avecmoi
Price:
$30 lesson and dance
$25 dance only
$15 Late Night (after 11:30pm)
Schedule:
8:30pm – Lesson w/ Jenny Sowden (Brooklyn Swings)
Class Title: All Levels Class
Class Title & Description: TBD
9:30pm – DJ’d music by Jenny Sowden
10:00pm – Live music with Seydurah Avecmoi (new band!)
1:00am – end of night
Venue:
La Nacional
239 W. 14th Street, NY, NY


September

Hannah Gill
Hannah Gill singing

Sunday, September 1

Queer Swing Dance Social

Sunday September 1, 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


Sunday, September 1

Central Park Swings

Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play Jump Blues, Swing, Latin, Hot Jazz and more, Our Sunday events are held at King Jagiello Plaza. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.

4-7pm

DANCE LESSON: during band breaks
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.
MORE DETAILS on OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://centralparkswings.com
DONATIONS accepted in person or online at venmo.com/Lindyland
UPDATE – Due to unpredictable weather, this event can be cancelled/postponed at the last moment. Check our website and here on Facebook for last minute status

Eileen’s Note: Due to the potential of last minute cancellations (weather or extreme heat) or switch from live band to DJ or the reverse, I recommend checking centralparkswings.com before you head out.


Monday, September 2

Back Room Speakeasy Sessions

Sweet Meg
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, September 4

Gotham Jazz – Rooftop Pool Party

HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Anthony Hervey, Ron Wilkins, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
tap dancer DEWITT FLEMING JR
DJ ANDRIUS (7:00-12:00)
No Lesson this week

every Wednesday from 7:00pm – 12:00am
Somewhere Nowhere – 112 w 25th St. – Rooftop Pool party
21+ / ID required / vaccination & boosters recommended

• Doors at 5pm // no cover // wood floors & space to dance!
• walk-ins welcome at the bar or to dance (no seats)
• reservation required for Tables (no min.)
• free coat check – mandatory for bags, coats, & changing shoes
• dress code: no shorts, sweatpants, flip flops or sports wear
• schedule, performers & food/beverage specials subject to change


Wednesday, September 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, September 5

Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!

DJ’d Dance – Ian Hutchison & Nicole Zuckerman
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door

YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 4159

Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!


Sunday, September 8

Central Park Swings

Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play Jump Blues, Swing, Latin, Hot Jazz and more, Our Sunday events are held at King Jagiello Plaza. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.

4-7pm

DANCE LESSON: during band breaks
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.
MORE DETAILS on OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://centralparkswings.com
DONATIONS accepted in person or online at venmo.com/Lindyland
UPDATE – Due to unpredictable weather, this event can be cancelled/postponed at the last moment. Check our website and here on Facebook for last minute status

Eileen’s Note: Due to the potential of last minute cancellations (weather or extreme heat) or switch from live band to DJ or the reverse, I recommend checking centralparkswings.com before you head out.


Monday, September 9

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


Wednesday, September 11

FLBS

FLBS – Fast Lindy-Balboa- Shag Playtime

9:30-11:30pm
Dance, Practice, Play, Hang
$5 cash at the door

YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 4159#


Wednesday, September 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


Wednesday, September 11

Gotham Jazz

HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Jake Handelman, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
and special guest Gordon Webster

free SWING DANCE LESSON by Jaime at 8:15pm
tap dancer & emcee DEWITT FLEMING JR
DJ BRIAN FERDMAN (7:00-12:00)

every Wednesday from 7:00pm – 12:00am
Somewhere Nowhere – 112 w 25th St. on 38th floor
21+ / ID required / vaccination & boosters recommended

• Doors at 5pm // no cover // wood floors & space to dance!
• walk-ins welcome at the bar or to dance (no seats)
• reservation required for Tables (no min.)
• free coat check – mandatory for bags, coats, & changing shoes
• dress code: no shorts, sweatpants, flip flops or sports wear
• schedule, performers & food/beverage specials subject to change


Thursday, September 12

Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!

DJ’d Dance – Brooks Prumo & TBA
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door

YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 4159#

Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!


Saturday, Septeber 14

Saturday Night Blues

DJ’d event
Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month for dancing at Tada! Youth Theater. 15 W. 28th Street, 3rd Floor, NY, NY

Price:
$20 lesson and dance
$15 dance only
$10 late night (after 11:30pm)
Schedule:
8:30pm – 9:30pm: Intermediate Lesson w/ TBD
9:30 – 12:30am: DJ’d music by TBD
This is an INTERMEDIATE level class. You should have some dance experience to get the most out of this class.


Sunday, September 15

Central Park Swings

Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play Jump Blues, Swing, Latin, Hot Jazz and more, Our Sunday events are held at King Jagiello Plaza. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.

4-7pm

DANCE LESSON: during band breaks
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.
MORE DETAILS on OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://centralparkswings.com
DONATIONS accepted in person or online at venmo.com/Lindyland
UPDATE – Due to unpredictable weather, this event can be cancelled/postponed at the last moment. Check our website and here on Facebook for last minute status

Eileen’s Note: Due to the potential of last minute cancellations (weather or extreme heat) or switch from live band to DJ or the reverse, I recommend checking centralparkswings.com before you head out.


Monday, September 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, September 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.

You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 4159#


Wednesday, September 18

Gotham Jazz – Album Release Party

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 & emcee DEWITT FLEMING JR
DJ ANDRIUS (7:00-12:00)

every Wednesday from 7:00pm – 12:00am
Somewhere Nowhere – 112 w 25th St. on 38th floor
21+ / ID required / vaccination & boosters recommended

• Doors at 5pm // no cover // wood floors & space to dance!
• walk-ins welcome at the bar or to dance (no seats)
• reservation required for Tables (no min.)
• free coat check – mandatory for bags, coats, & changing shoes
• dress code: no shorts, sweatpants, flip flops or sports wear
• schedule, performers & food/beverage specials subject to change


Wednesday, September 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, September 19

Frim Fram Jam – Third Thursdays
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!

Live Band Night – Pre-NYLX Third Thursdays w/Gretta & the Getwaway
$25 for band night
Credit/cash accepted at the door

YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 4159#

Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!


Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22

New York Lindy Exchange (NYLX)

Friday night: Sony Hall with Gordon Webster and the Hot Toddies Jazz Band
Saturday Night: Eyal Vilner Big Band & more!
Sunday Night: YSBD with Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists, Danny Lipsitz & Brass Tacks and More

More Information: https://www.nylindy.com/


Friday, September 20

NY Lindy Exchange

Gordon Webster Band
Hot Toddies Jazz Band w/Hannah Gill & Queen Esther
MC Dandy Wellington / DJ Andrius

Sony Hall
235 W 46th St. (btw 8th Ave & Broadway)
8:00pm to 1:00am

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $49 Early Bird // $54 in advance // $59 at the door
(PRO TIP: Best ticket pricing available via NYLX Packages). this event is ALL AGES!
This dance is included with NYLX event package

Tickets: https://www.nylindy.com/


Saturday, September 21

NY Lindy Exchange

Eyal Vilner Big Band
Adrien Chevalier Gypsy Trio
Mikey Junior Blues Band
Emcee Mr.Taptastic Brian Davis

DJ Sam Coleman

PRINCE GEORGE BALLROOM
5 East 27th st (btw 5th & 6th Ave)
7:00pm to 1:00am / doors 6:30pm

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $35 Early Bird // $39 in advance // $45 at the door
Late Night Blues Only (after 10:45pm): $19 Advance // $25 Door

add-on: 4hr Full Open Bar = $45
add-on: 4hr Beer/Wine Open Bar = $35
no cash bar available for individual drink purchases.

(PRO TIP: Best ticket pricing available via NYLX Packages)
this event is ALL AGES!

This dance is included with NYLX event package

Tickets: https://www.nylindy.com/


Sunday, September 22

NY Lindy Exchange

Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists
Danny Lipsitz & Brass Tacks

You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 West 26th Street (2nd fl)
7:30pm to 2:30am

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $29 Early Bird // $35 in advance // $39 at the door
Late Night: $15 Advance // $20 Door

(PRO TIP: Best ticket pricing available via NYLX Packages)
this event is ALL AGES!
This dance is included with NYLX event package

Tickets: https://www.nylindy.com/


Monday, September 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!

Eyal Vilner’s Band
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, September 24

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: #4159


Wednesday, September 25

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, September 25

Gotham Jazz – Album Release Party

HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Linus Wyrsch, Anthony Hervey, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri

free SWING DANCE LESSON by Jaime at 8:15pm
tap dancer & emcee DEWITT FLEMING JR
DJ ANDRIUS (7:00-12:00)

every Wednesday from 7:00pm – 12:00am
Somewhere Nowhere – 112 w 25th St. on 38th floor
21+ / ID required / vaccination & boosters recommended

• Doors at 5pm // no cover // wood floors & space to dance!
• walk-ins welcome at the bar or to dance (no seats)
• reservation required for Tables (no min.)
• free coat check – mandatory for bags, coats, & changing shoes
• dress code: no shorts, sweatpants, flip flops or sports wear
• schedule, performers & food/beverage specials subject to change


Thursday, September 26

Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!

DJ’d Dance – Claire Lorman & Gaby Cook
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door

YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 4159#

Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!


Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29

Fast Track Blues

We held our inaugural event, Express Track Blues, in 2019. We are back and ready to help our dance scene level up. We will have 3 levels of dance workshops, live bands every night, and DJs to keep you dancing into the late hours.
More details coming soon. Save the date for Express Track Blues. September 27 – 29th. Our website is under renovation. Ticket sales will be announced in the coming weeks.
Pricing:
Tier 1 – Community Supporter – $250
Tier 2 – Break Even Price – $225
Tier 3 – Subsidized Price – $190
Saturday night dance only passes – $70
We will have limited quantities per pass.
Bands:
Bobby Bryan Band – Main Band Friday
Big Frank & Mike Smith (acoustic) – Late Night Saturday
Alias Smith & Jones – Main Band Saturday
Mikey Jr. – Late Night Saturday
Sunday Night – Battle of the DJs and Community Jammin’
Instructors:
Odysseus Bailer
Erin Boeke Burke
Bibi (Italy)
Julie Brown (Boston)
Zach Brass
Gwen Bone
DJs:
TBD

Facebook invite https://www.facebook.com/events/900457635268030/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_friends_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D


Sunday, September 29

Sock Hop Sundays

Celebrating our 21st year of great dance music from the 50’s & 60’s including Rock-n-Roll, Motown, DooWop, Soul and R&B.

CONNOLLY’S 121 West 45th St
(between Broadway and 6th Ave)
Free street parking on Sunday

6 – 10pm
(Doors Open 5:30PM)

Admission: $25. CASH ONLY at the Door
**Includes a coupon for $5 off liquor, wine, beer, soda, or food.

Dress is casual.
Email: sockhopsundays@gmail.com


Monday, September 30

Back Room Speakeasy Sessions

Drew Nugent and The Midnight Society
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


October

Adrian Cunningham singing at Midsummer Night's Swing
Adrian Cunningham singing

Wednesday, October 2

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 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
Door code: 9145#

Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!


Sunday, October 6

Queer Swing Dance Social

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, October 7

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, October 9

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 10

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 12

Swing Remix

Josh Lee & The Extended Family

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 $30
AT DOOR CASH ONLY!!!
Advance Tickets links:
$25 Advance price
Chase Quick Pay/Zelle
SwingRemix@gmail.com
Venmo: @RemixDance
Advance tix avail till 5pm day of!


Monday, October 14

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, 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.

You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 9145#


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
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!


Monday, October 21

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


Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20

2024 American Lindy Hop Championships

Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
233 W.125th St, New York, NY 10027

Weekend Pass grants access to all dances and classes
Dance/Competitor Pass is for those who only want to dance or compete.

Friday: Josh Lee and the Extended Family
Saturday: George Gee Swing Orchestra
Sunday: Battle of the Bands – Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tacks vs. Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists

Event website: https://alhc.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR0mZyW0idcoNgJ6eNf1PYMq9Nrz3CyyqGUO8R1MtpgidN86Hkfogj6Bp1Q

Tier 4 weekend passes (all classes/all dances) is $249. L
ook forward to Tap, Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop and Lindy dance classes.
Buy all the dances for $119. Individual sales do not start until after September 1.


Saturday, October 19

Saturday Night Swings

Band: TBA
Swing DJ during band breaks
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: 9145#


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


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!


Monday, October 28

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, 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


Thursday, October 31

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!


November

Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists
Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists

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

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 7

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!

Saturday, October 12

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


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.

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!


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


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: TBA
Swing DJ during band breaks
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

Molly Ryan and Gordon Au at the Vintage Train Ride


Sunday, September 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!


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!


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.

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

Band: TBA
Swing DJ during band breaks
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


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