This Week in Swing NYC Dance Events – February 2, 2025

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

Organizers/promoters, due to personal matters, please help your friendly blogger out and email me your events.
I do not have time at the moment to dig everything up. Thank you!


February

Bria Skonberg playng the Trumpet
Bria Skonberg on trumpet

Wednesday, February 5

Gotham Jazz

Eyal Vilner Swing Band
tap dancer EMIKO NAKAGAWA
free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Spencer Pond 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 – Chelsea Dole & Ryan Swift
$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#


Thursday, February 6

Swingadelic Big Band in Hoboken

On Thursday February 6th, the Swingadelic Big Band will be playing a free show for one hour in the Erie Lackawana Train Terminal waiting room. Sponsored by NJ Transit and Hoboken Cultural Affairs. Plenty of room for dancing. We’ll have a ten piece band with John Bauers/piano & vocals, Carlos Francis & Rich Polatchek/trumpets, Sam Margolis & Neal Pawley/trombones, Michael Weisberger, Ken Robinson and John DiSanto/saxes, me on bass and Steve Johns on drums. We’d love to see you!

Erie Lackawanna Terminal in Hoboken
5pm – 6pm


Saturday, February 8

Saturday Night Blues

7:00pm – 8:00pm – Blues Tune-Up – this is a personalized class where dancers can show up with any skill level and get feedback and instruction on their dancing from 1-3 different dance instructors on hand.
8:00pm – 8:30pm – Drop-in blues lesson – this is a structured class led by 1-2 instructors. The goal is to give dancers a new move or more confidence to use on the social dance floor.
8:30pm – 12:30am – Social dancing – this is dancing to DJ’d music.

Saturday Night blues pricing:
$25 Lesson (blues tune-up + drop-in blues lesson) + social dance
$20 social dance only
$15 Late Night (after 11:30pm)

Tada
15 W. 28th st, 3rd floor


Monday, February 10

Back Room Speakeasy Sessions

Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes
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

FLBS Playtime

Fast, Lindy, Bal and 200 BMP+
9:30pm-11:30pm
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Building door code for February is 4947#


Tuesday, February 11

Midtown Swings Social

Lindy Hop with Midtown Swings every Tuesday night!
Join Gaby Cook & AJ Howard for a fun DJ’ed dance party. Come early for class, stay late for the social!

9:30pm-Midnight – Social Dance
9:30-10pm – Intro to Lindy Hop Class (included with social admission)

SOCIAL PRICING
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
*DanzPass Eligible*

240 W 37th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Danznik Student Special:
Come to class, stay for the social at our $15 student rate!


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)
w. Queen Esther, Sasha Papernik, Linus Wyrsch, Josh Holcomb, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
classic burlesque by VELVETINA TAYLOR
special guest tap dancer RILEY HAMMETT
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 – Brooks Prumo & Nicole Zuckerman
$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

Eyal Vilner Big Band
DJ Paul Okin

The Good Shepherd Church
152 w 66th

7:45 Doors
8:00 beg lesson
8:30 Band
12:00 close

$30 cash only at door
$25 in advance

Ticket links:
$25 Advance price
Chase Quick Pay/Zelle
SwingRemix@gmail.com
Venmo: @SwingRemix
Tel digits 5286
https://www.venmo.com/u/SwingRemix
ADVANCE TIX TILL 5pm (VENMO SHUT OFF 5PM)
No refunds


Saturday, February 15

Harlem Dance Exchange: A Cultural Experience!

The Harlem Swing Dance Society
Harlem Dance Exchange : Harlem Renaissance Edition
Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr & W. 145 St
FREE

Be with us for a great Harlem Experience! Celebrate Black History month 2025 by celebrating Harlem’s dances of the Renaissance period…

Have a FREE Harlem Lindy Hop Dance lesson at 5pm and learn to swing to most any music… and learn a Jazz Line dance too. Then from 6pm to 9pm the dance floor opens for a musical and visual experience with music of the 20th and 21st century! Join us and have some fun at this unique, cultural and visual Harlem Dance Exchange social

Ticket Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-dance-exchange-harlem-renaissance-party-tickets-1200622798109


Monday, February 17

Back Room Speakeasy Sessions

Swing City House Band
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 18

Midtown Swings Social

Lindy Hop with Midtown Swings every Tuesday night!
Join Gaby Cook & AJ Howard for a fun DJ’ed dance party. Come early for class, stay late for the social!

9:30pm-Midnight – Social Dance
9:30-10pm – Intro to Lindy Hop Class (included with social admission)

SOCIAL PRICING
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
*DanzPass Eligible*

240 W 37th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Danznik Student Special:
Come to class, stay for the social at our $15 student rate!


Tuesday, February 18

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
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Building door code for February is 4947#


Wednesday, February 19

Gotham Jazz

starts at 9:30pm (this night only)

HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (9:45-10:45pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Linus Wyrsch, Jake Handelman, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime
tap dancer AC LINCOLN
DJ ANDRIUS (9:30 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
Grand Street Stompers
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#


Sunday, February 23

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, February 24

Back Room Speakeasy Sessions

Svetlana & The Delancey Five
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)


Tuesday, February 25

Midtown Swings Social

Lindy Hop with Midtown Swings every Tuesday night!
Join Gaby Cook & AJ Howard for a fun DJ’ed dance party. Come early for class, stay late for the social!

9:30-10pm – Intro to Lindy Hop Class (included with social admission)

SOCIAL PRICING
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
*DanzPass Eligible*

240 W 37th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Danznik Student Special:
Come to class, stay for the social at our $15 student rate!


Wednesday, February 26

Gotham Jazz

HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Linus Wyrsch, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
classic burlesque by LILIN LACE
special guest tap dancer RILEY HAMMETT
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


Tuesday, March 4

Midtown Swings Social

Lindy Hop with Midtown Swings every Tuesday night!
Join Gaby Cook & AJ Howard for a fun DJ’ed dance party. Come early for class, stay late for the social!

9:30-10pm – Intro to Lindy Hop Class (included with social admission)

SOCIAL PRICING
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
*DanzPass Eligible*

240 W 37th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Danznik Student Special:
Come to class, stay for the social at our $15 student rate!


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


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

Danny Jonokuchi Big Band

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


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)


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

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)


For information on where to take dance classes, please go to: NYC Swing Dance Classes


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

After starting on Blogspot in 2008 and moving to WordPress, This Week in Swing, has a new home!

I hope everyone finds this to be an improvement to finding out where to dance, where to take dance lessons or where to go out and just listen (yes we can just go listen) in our love of all things swing!

Major shout out to Mandi Gould for helping make this happen.

Please check it out, watch a couple of videos and check back often as we continue to do updates.

 

 

A LINDY MEMORY: Central Park Flash Mob

If you haven’t seen this video before, please check it out. This blog is followed around the world, so please share within your local lindy scene. This post is in tribute to a dear friend who conceived and co-choreographed/directed this flash mob and introduced me to the Lindy Hop. If you can, please click through and watch it on YouTube, I’d like to see the view counter rise.