This Week in Swing NYC Dance Events – 2025

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

Eileen’s Note: As always, I’m updating as organizations finalize their Q1 dance plans.


January

Hannah Gill
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+

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)

FB Event Invite


Saturday, January 18

Saturday Night Swings

* 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

Lindyland

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

7:30pm Intro Lesson (instructor TBD)
8:00pm-10:30pm Dance

Eileen’s Note: They will be clearing out chairs which will leave room for 10-12 couples for dancing.


February

Bria Skonberg playng the Trumpet
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).

TICKETS:
early bird + regular price: $40-$75
(limited volunteer spots available)

RESERVED SEATING / TABLES:
$75-$185

DANCING:
there are wooden floors for dancing

FOOD:
veggie lo mein available for purchase

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 playing the piano.
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

Tickets


Thursday, March 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


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, Molly Ryan and friends
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
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 playng the Trumpet
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
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

Hannah Gill at Wonderland Dreams


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 perform
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
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

Frankie 100 at the Apollo
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)


Match Made in Lindy Hop

Last year, I met Jaime Lynn at Midsummer Night Swing. She shared how she had met her favorite person (Travis) as a result of him reading my blog. Travis wanted to go swing dancing, read my blog and wound up meeting Jaime Lynn at the dance.

Fast forward one year and I met Jaime Lynn and Travis at Midsummer Night Swing with Eyal Vilner where she announced they had just gotten engaged!

While it took much more to get to the engagement, it was sweet to hear that they first met due to Travis reading This Week in Swing NYC.

Congratulations to the happy couple, with many years on the dance floor ahead of you!

Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs

Valerie Salstrom runs the Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs. A fabulous program supporting the kids in Cleveland who learn how to dance. They are trying to get to events this summer to increase their exposure to dance. If you’re able, take a read through Valerie’s note below and support if you can.
Thanks, Eileen


From Valerie Salstrom
Hello Friends,
This is an ask. I hate asking for money. It doesn’t feel good to ask for money. You feel like “less” when you hold out your hand for money. But, I have to do this for the kids. Ugh, my stomach hurts. I put on a good face that this is great, everything is great. This is actually really difficult for me. Ok, Here we go. Think of the kids, think of the kids.
I wish the arts were valued. I wish swing dancing and it’s African American history was valued. I wish more people realized what being involved in a swing dance program means to children and their families.
In the next few months some of the members of the Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs will be making their way to events around the country to take classes, social dance, perform, compete, hang out with other youth who are involved in the dance scene, meet some of their swing dance heroes, and hear stories about the great ones who have passed. We also have three jitterbug relatives traveling with us as chaperones. (We have lots of little bugs whose ages are in the single digits and we need the extra help.)
These efforts require a pretty hefty chunk of change and we are hoping you can help us finish raising the money we need. Our goal is to raise at least $7500 and we have already raised slightly under $3000.
If you would like to donate and have your donation be tax deductible, the Frankie Manning Foundation has kindly agreed to have your donations go through them. You will need to designate your dollars go to the Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs, the Cleveland Kids, the Cleveland Youth Program, or something similar. You may further specify that your funds go for travel only, food only, travel to a particular event, accommodations at a particular event, costumes, food and beverages while training in Cleveland, etc. What your donations will NOT cover are studio space rental in Cleveland, training fees while in Cleveland, event passes, or transportation or meals for chaperones. The Brooklyn Branch of the Cleveland Public Library has been letting us use their community room for practice sessions for free. I donate my coaching, choreography, and transportation services for the youth during their summers in Cleveland. Uptown Swingout, the International Lindy Hop Championships, and Camp Hollywood have all donated passes for our Cleveland group. Some of these events also provide food and accommodations for our youth participants.
Here is a break down of what is happening –
Alexis and Cyle are going to Uptown Swingout in Minneapolis. MN. August 11-13. Uptown Swingout
Alexis, Cyle, Jermaine, Jonathan, Mario, Mariana, Gabi, and Aniyah are going to the International Lindy Hop Championships near Washington, DC. August 24-27. ILHC
Alexis, Cyle, Jermaine, Mario, Mariana, and Gabi are going to Camp Hollywood/National Jitterbug Championships in Los Angeles, CA. September 1-4. http://www.camphollywood.net/
Think of everything they will need. Flights to Minneapolis. Rental of a 15 passenger van to get to DC. Tolls, gas, and food on the way to and from DC. Flights to LA. Hotel rooms in LA. Meals in LA. Costumes. Shoes. In case you didn’t know, a 9 year old is practically capable of eating their own weight in food each day. The bills for food are enormous for this group. Wanna sponsor a pizza party or two? Can we get a poolside picnic organized at Camp Hollywood?
Please email, info@gethepswing.com, or message me here on Facebook for more details on our budget and/or information on how to donate to the Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs through The Frankie Manning Foundation via paypal or check. There are a few things you should know that can help you decide if a check or paypal is better. We can also let you know how to avoid extra fees through paypal.
Frankie Manning Foundation
I would also like to thank Beantown Lindy Hop Camp for continually supporting the Frankie Manning Ambassadors at their camp. Alexis and Cyle have loved every minute of their time spent with you all. Beantown

Welcome to THIS WEEK IN SWING NYC

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