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FEATURED QUARANTINE VIDEO
“Five O’clock Coffee” – The Hot Toddies Jazz Band
Eileen’s notes:
As New York City continues to open and swing dancing returns, do not be surprised if you are asked by a potential dance partner about your vaccination status. We are a welcoming community, but the tri-state area was hit hard and we want to be safe. Please be honest.
I’m also starting to post indoor events that I’m being told that the venue is immediately requiring proof of vaccinations. I’m obviously not going everywhere, so please decide what’s best for you. If you see something here and they don’t check vaccination status, please feel free to let me know.
October
Thursday, October 21
Soho Dances Swing
Free DJ’d swing dance in SoHo complete with hardwood floors and air conditioning!
6:30-9:30 PM
138 Sullivan Street
New York, New York
Must be fully vaccinated & show proof to enter.* Masks optional.
Fully vaccinated means:
It has been two weeks since the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna), or
It has been two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Jansen)
If you are not feeling well or experiencing (or recently experienced) symptoms of Covid, please do not attend without receiving a negative Covid test result first
Free 30min Beginner Class
Class starts at 6:30
No partner or experience necessary
Saturday, October 23
Swing Remix
Saturdays at 6:30-9:30pm we have a public-space, outdoor dance.
We will meet for 2ish hours at the beautiful outdoor deck area overlooking The Hudson river and New Jersey at 66 street and Riverside Boulevard.
There is a large open air space with plenty of room for dancing on an outdoor wood floor! We have procured a huge bluetooth speaker.
We hope dancing couples and solo dancers will venture out to dance near us. If you’d like to join us, this is what we ask of you:
•You will make smart choices on who you dance with
•Please observe social distancing
•You will wear a mask if not vaccinated
This is an impromptu event, not connected with anyone. We are trying to make responsible baby steps back to an activity that we love. We hope that people make responsible decisions in who they choose to be near, and we are not trying to create a situation that would put anyone in danger.
Saturday, October 23
Collegiate Shag Bootcamp
Want to try Collegiate Shag? Or do you know some shag and want to take it to a whole different level? Come join Jaime and Tony for this shag progressive bootcamp. We’ll start from the very first basics and move quickly into the first half dozen most common patterns. From there we’ll keep going as hard as we can, through more patterns and content, lead follow, rhythms, all that we can pack in. By the end of this workshop, you’ll probably be ready for either a Red Bull or or a nap, but you will have the ability to shag the night away if you want to.
The structure of the workshop is bootcamp style — one section builds on the next with three or four sections in total and breaks as needed. The last little bit will be practice and coaching.
Cost:
55$ per person / Venmo pay in advance. Proof of vaccination in advance required. You are not on the roster until both are handled. PM us if this doesn’t work and you want to work something else out.
Suggestions:
1. Dancing shag is one thing, but learning shag is high friction on the shoes. If your shoes stick to the ground, like rubber tennis shoes would, that sometimes hurts. Wear hard leather or suede bottom shoes, or something similar. Simply put, don’t stick to the ground.
2. Bring power snacks, Red Bull, water, etc. You’ll want the calories and fluid.
3. You might want to bring a spare shirt or three.
As usual, join us for dinner and chat somewhere after.
Saturday, October 23
Jazz Haus All Stars & Okto-burlesque (5th Anniv! )
Celebrate our 5th anniversary at Bierhaus & Okto-Burlesque… one night only with:
* JAZZ HAUS ALL-STARS led by The Hot Toddies Jazz Band; featuring Adrian “Prof.” Cunningham, Hannah Gill, Cait Jones, and more! (3 sets / 6:45-10pm)
* DJ ANDRIUS
* classic burlesque by PEARLS DAILY at 7:25pm, EMILY SHEPHARD at 8:40pm, DELYSIA LACHATTE at 9:30pm
* Beginner swing dance lesson by JAIME SHANNON at 7:30pm
* musicians please sit-in!
* No Cover / No Minimum / All ages / 21+ to Drink
* must show proof of vaccination for entry!
Join us to celebrate the end of Oktoberfest with “Okto-burlesque”, and the fifth anniversary of our weekly events at the beloved Bierhaus – one night only!!
Pre-pandemic we were at Bierhaus every Monday year round in the vibrant, hedonistic Weimar era tradition with our weekly ‘Tanz Kabarett’ featuring gotham’s best Hot Jazz n’ Swing bands!! Plus swing DJ’s, classic burlesque, and free dance lessons… und exzellent German drink specials, just 2 blocks from Grand Central… and NO COVER!!
Monday, October 25
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, October 25 & 26
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Bond 45 Downstairs – New York, Italian kitchen and bar 221 West 46th St (between 8th Avenue & Broadway) Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music cover: $25 cash at door Food/Drink minimum: $25
Vaccination required.
Tuesday, October 26
White Heat: Scary Toss Out Edition
Come turn up the heat with live band Cait and the Critters and DJ Steve Wong!
Sliding scale $10-$20 cash only.
Vax required — If you have not yet sent your vax proof for our records, please message an image of your CDC card or a screenshot of the Excelsior App to Jen Barnett so that you are on the door list.
No RSVPs needed!
You Should Be Dancing
37 West 26th St
Thursday, October 28
Soho Dances Swing
Free DJ’d swing dance in SoHo complete with hardwood floors and air conditioning!
6:30-9:30 PM
138 Sullivan Street
New York, New York
Must be fully vaccinated & show proof to enter.* Masks optional.
Fully vaccinated means:
It has been two weeks since the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna), or
It has been two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Jansen)
If you are not feeling well or experiencing (or recently experienced) symptoms of Covid, please do not attend without receiving a negative Covid test result first
Free 30min Beginner Class
Class starts at 6:30
No partner or experience necessary
Thursday, October 28
Hannah’s Haunted Halloween
It’s spooky season again! And to celebrate it, Hannah’s back with some spooky jazz. Playing with a full 6-piece band, she’ll perform tunes from last year’s Spooky Jazz EP + lots more. And If you live in NYC, buy a ticket here in advance and come thru to Revision, located at 219 Avenue B, NY, NY, to dance in person
Vaccination cards required
Buy a ticket and get a digital download
Friday October 29
Friday Night Blues: Live Music Night
Save the date for our next live music night at La Nacional.
Our live music night features music by King Solomon Hicks! Our local favorite is back to get us dancing til late.
Schedule:
8:30pm – Lesson w/ TBD
9:30pm – DJ’d music by TBD
10:00pm – Live music with King Solomon Hicks (2 sets)
1:00am – end of night
This event requires proof of COVID vaccination to attend.
La Nacional – 239 West 14th St
More information
Saturday, October 30
Swing Remix
Saturdays at 6:30-9:30pm we have a public-space, outdoor dance.
We will meet for 2ish hours at the beautiful outdoor deck area overlooking The Hudson river and New Jersey at 66 street and Riverside Boulevard.
There is a large open air space with plenty of room for dancing on an outdoor wood floor! We have procured a huge bluetooth speaker.
We hope dancing couples and solo dancers will venture out to dance near us. If you’d like to join us, this is what we ask of you:
•You will make smart choices on who you dance with
•Please observe social distancing
•You will wear a mask if not vaccinated
This is an impromptu event, not connected with anyone. We are trying to make responsible baby steps back to an activity that we love. We hope that people make responsible decisions in who they choose to be near, and we are not trying to create a situation that would put anyone in danger.
November
Monday, November 1
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, November 1 & 2
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Off this week due to private parties at the venue.
Thursday, November 4
Soho Dances Swing
Free DJ’d swing dance in SoHo complete with hardwood floors and air conditioning!
6:30-9:30 PM
138 Sullivan Street
New York, New York
Must be fully vaccinated & show proof to enter.* Masks optional.
Fully vaccinated means:
It has been two weeks since the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna), or
It has been two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Jansen)
If you are not feeling well or experiencing (or recently experienced) symptoms of Covid, please do not attend without receiving a negative Covid test result first
Free 30min Beginner Class
Class starts at 6:30
No partner or experience necessary
Friday, November 5
Bandcamp Fridays
Today is a good day to support your favorite bands/musicians. All proceeds on this day go straight to the musician.
Saturday, November 6
Swing Remix
Saturdays at 6:30-9:30pm we have a public-space, outdoor dance.
We will meet for 2ish hours at the beautiful outdoor deck area overlooking The Hudson river and New Jersey at 66 street and Riverside Boulevard.
There is a large open air space with plenty of room for dancing on an outdoor wood floor! We have procured a huge bluetooth speaker.
We hope dancing couples and solo dancers will venture out to dance near us. If you’d like to join us, this is what we ask of you:
•You will make smart choices on who you dance with
•Please observe social distancing
•You will wear a mask if not vaccinated
This is an impromptu event, not connected with anyone. We are trying to make responsible baby steps back to an activity that we love. We hope that people make responsible decisions in who they choose to be near, and we are not trying to create a situation that would put anyone in danger.
Saturday, November 6
Andersons Play “The Dorsey Brothers” November 6th, 5 & 7:30pm
Symphony Space 2537 Broadway
$35
Tickets Musicians include: Peter Anderson, Will Anderson, Vince Giordano
Not a dance event.
Not a dance event
Sunday, November 7
2021 Harlem Roots & Rhythm Urban Dance Festival – VIRTUAL
6-11pm
Harlem’s Roots & Rhythm Urban Dance Fest will be celebrating Legendary Lindy Hoppers and Harvest Moon Ball Legends!
Registration
Monday, November 8
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, November 8 & 9
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Bond 45 Downstairs – New York, Italian kitchen and bar 221 West 46th St (between 8th Avenue & Broadway) Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music cover: $25 cash at door Food/Drink minimum: $25
Vaccination required.
Tuesday, November 9
Dancing Classrooms – Swing Uptown!
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Assembly Hall, Riverside Church
Join us uptown for a jazzy and joyful evening celebrating Dancing Classrooms and the “Roaring 2020s.” The evening will feature live music and a swing dance party with some of our Teaching Artists and cherished supporters.
Buy your tickets early before they sell out as we are limiting attendance to ensure there is enough space to uphold our COVID safety protocols!*
Our Evening:
7 – 7:15pm – Welcome
7:15 – 7:35pm – Mini Swing Lesson with Dancing Classrooms Senior Teaching Artists
7:40 – 8:10pm – Music and Dancing
8:10 – 8:30 – Shim Sham Demo
8:30 – end – Music and Dancing
Assembly Hall, Riverside Church
91 Claremont Ave
New York, NY
Thursday, November 11
Soho Dances Swing
Free DJ’d swing dance in SoHo complete with hardwood floors and air conditioning!
6:30-9:30 PM
138 Sullivan Street
New York, New York
Must be fully vaccinated & show proof to enter.* Masks optional.
Fully vaccinated means:
It has been two weeks since the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna), or
It has been two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Jansen)
If you are not feeling well or experiencing (or recently experienced) symptoms of Covid, please do not attend without receiving a negative Covid test result first
Free 30min Beginner Class
Class starts at 6:30
No partner or experience necessary
Saturday, November 13
Swing Remix
Saturdays at 6:30-9:30pm we have a public-space, outdoor dance.
We will meet for 2ish hours at the beautiful outdoor deck area overlooking The Hudson river and New Jersey at 66 street and Riverside Boulevard.
There is a large open air space with plenty of room for dancing on an outdoor wood floor! We have procured a huge bluetooth speaker.
We hope dancing couples and solo dancers will venture out to dance near us. If you’d like to join us, this is what we ask of you:
•You will make smart choices on who you dance with
•Please observe social distancing
•You will wear a mask if not vaccinated
This is an impromptu event, not connected with anyone. We are trying to make responsible baby steps back to an activity that we love. We hope that people make responsible decisions in who they choose to be near, and we are not trying to create a situation that would put anyone in danger.
Monday, November 15
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, November 15 & 16
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Bond 45 Downstairs – New York, Italian kitchen and bar 221 West 46th St (between 8th Avenue & Broadway) Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music cover: $25 cash at door Food/Drink minimum: $25
Vaccination required.
Thursday, November 18
Soho Dances Swing
Free DJ’d swing dance in SoHo complete with hardwood floors and air conditioning!
6:30-9:30 PM
138 Sullivan Street
New York, New York
Must be fully vaccinated & show proof to enter.* Masks optional.
Fully vaccinated means:
It has been two weeks since the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna), or
It has been two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Jansen)
If you are not feeling well or experiencing (or recently experienced) symptoms of Covid, please do not attend without receiving a negative Covid test result first
Free 30min Beginner Class
Class starts at 6:30
No partner or experience necessary
Saturday, November 20
Swing Remix
Saturdays at 6:30-9:30pm we have a public-space, outdoor dance.
We will meet for 2ish hours at the beautiful outdoor deck area overlooking The Hudson river and New Jersey at 66 street and Riverside Boulevard.
There is a large open air space with plenty of room for dancing on an outdoor wood floor! We have procured a huge bluetooth speaker.
We hope dancing couples and solo dancers will venture out to dance near us. If you’d like to join us, this is what we ask of you:
•You will make smart choices on who you dance with
•Please observe social distancing
•You will wear a mask if not vaccinated
This is an impromptu event, not connected with anyone. We are trying to make responsible baby steps back to an activity that we love. We hope that people make responsible decisions in who they choose to be near, and we are not trying to create a situation that would put anyone in danger.
Monday, November 22
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, November 22 & 23
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Bond 45 Downstairs – New York, Italian kitchen and bar 221 West 46th St (between 8th Avenue & Broadway) Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music cover: $25 cash at door Food/Drink minimum: $25
Vaccination required.
Saturday, November 27
Swing Remix
Saturdays at 6:30-9:30pm we have a public-space, outdoor dance.
We will meet for 2ish hours at the beautiful outdoor deck area overlooking The Hudson river and New Jersey at 66 street and Riverside Boulevard.
There is a large open air space with plenty of room for dancing on an outdoor wood floor! We have procured a huge bluetooth speaker.
We hope dancing couples and solo dancers will venture out to dance near us. If you’d like to join us, this is what we ask of you:
•You will make smart choices on who you dance with
•Please observe social distancing
•You will wear a mask if not vaccinated
This is an impromptu event, not connected with anyone. We are trying to make responsible baby steps back to an activity that we love. We hope that people make responsible decisions in who they choose to be near, and we are not trying to create a situation that would put anyone in danger.
Monday, November 29
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, November 29 & 30
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Bond 45 Downstairs – New York, Italian kitchen and bar 221 West 46th St (between 8th Avenue & Broadway) Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music cover: $25 cash at door Food/Drink minimum: $25
Vaccination required.
December
Friday, December 3
Bandcamp Fridays
Today is a good day to support your favorite bands/musicians. All proceeds on this day go straight to the musician.
Monday, December 6
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, December 6 & 7
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Bond 45 Downstairs – New York, Italian kitchen and bar 221 West 46th St (between 8th Avenue & Broadway) Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music cover: $25 cash at door Food/Drink minimum: $25
Vaccination required.
Monday, December 13
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, December 13 & 14
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Bond 45 Downstairs – New York, Italian kitchen and bar 221 West 46th St (between 8th Avenue & Broadway) Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music cover: $25 cash at door Food/Drink minimum: $25
Vaccination required.
Saturday December 18
Andersons Play “A Jazzy Christmas”
The Anderson Play “A Jazzy Christmas” December 18th, 5 & 7:30pm
Symphony Space 2537 Broadway
$35
Tickets Musicians include: Peter Anderson, Will Anderson, Molly Ryan, Chuck Redd
Not a dance event.
Monday, December 20
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, December 20 & 21
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Off tonight due to private parties at the venue
Monday, December 27
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions!
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions – “most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy” (Wall Street Journal) – in it’s 9th year since May 2012! Delancey Five Starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Please bring your axe and your voice! Hardwood floors – for dancing!
7:30pm – Doors
9p-10:30p Svetlana & Delancey Five
10:30p-12:30a Jam session
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIP / SIT IN – PLAY W US / DANCE)
Backroom – 102 Norfolk St
Monday and Tuesday, December 27 & 28
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Bond 45 Downstairs – New York, Italian kitchen and bar 221 West 46th St (between 8th Avenue & Broadway) Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music cover: $25 cash at door Food/Drink minimum: $25
Vaccination required.