This Week in Swing NYC Dance Events – March 17 2024

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


March

Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists
Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists

Monday, March 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


Monday, March 18

Terra Blues

Live Music
$20 cash cover
149 Bleeker Street
9:00pm – 2:00am


Tuesday, March 19

Balboa Practice at YSBD

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 DJs.

9:30-11:30pm
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Door code: 8141


Tuesday, March 19

Sky High Sessions at Ophelia

Charlie Roman Hot Club
every Tuesday 6-9pm
OPHELIA – The Grand Terrace
3 Mitchell Place (49th St & 1st Ave)
no cover / reservations recommended for tables

Join us every Tuesday for the top hot jazz & swing bands in NYC at the gorgeous cocktail lounge at the top of the iconic Art Deco Beekman Tower. Featuring a 360° greenhouse terrace with incredible Manhattan views, plus exquisite cocktails and a delicious menu.

Note: Not a dance event, room from 3 couples to dance.


Wednesday, March 20

Gotham Jazz

HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Linus Wyrsch, Jake Handelman, Justin Poindexter, Brandi Disterheft, Patrick Soluri
tap dancer DEWITT FLEMING JR & DJ ANDRIUS (7:00-12:00)
free SWING DANCE LESSON by Jaime at 8:15pm
+Recording this performance for band’s live album!

every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm)
21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!

SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave)
reservation for tables & walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance


Wednesday, March 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, March 21

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

Live Band Night – Grand Street Stompers
$25 for band night
Credit/cash accepted at the door

YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 8141

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


Thursday, March 21

Jazz & Cocktails at Foxtail

Danny Lipsitz & Brass Tacks
8:00-11:00pm
FOXTAIL in The Arlo Soho – 231 Hudson Street

Eileen’s Note: Room for 3 couples to dance.


Friday, March 22

Friday Jazz

Adrien Chevalier Gypsy Jazz Trio
JAZZ at 9 Jones
every Friday 5:30-8:30pm
9 Jones Street (btw Bleeker & w4th / West Village)
Drink Specials until 7pm!

Join us every Friday for live jazz & dancing at 9 JONES, the hot & trendy intimate West Village restaurant & bar; perfect for after work drinks and meeting friends before a night on the town… best part, no cover!

Eileen’s Note: Room for 3-4 couples to dance


Saturday, March 23

Saturday Night Swings

Band: Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Band at YSBD…!
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)

You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: #8141


Saturday, March 23

Uptown Jazz: New York, Out of Doors

From the streets to the parks to the beaches of Coney Island, Dandy Wellington and his seven-piece band present an ode to experiencing New York, “Out of Doors.” Featuring guest vocal + piano duo Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins and international showgirl Gin Minsky, this performance will traverse the city’s public spaces through song.

This program is inspired by our centennial exhibition, This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture.
Be there by 1pm!
We start off with a mini dance lesson and then jazz it up the afternoon to the tunes of Dandy Wellington!
Sets: 1:30pm & 2:45pm

Admission: Free with museum admission


Saturday, March 23

Jazz & Cocktails at Foxtail

Ian Hutchinson Trio
Saturdays 8:30-11:30pm
FOXTAIL in The Arlo Soho – 231 Hudson Street

Eileen’s Note: Room for 3 couples to dance.


Sunday, March 24

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Sunday, March 24

Astoria Swing Dance

Astoria Swing Dance
Sek’end Sun, 32-11 Broadway, Astoria

Free Entrance & Lesson
6:30pm Beginner Lesson (Taught by Ian and his partner)
7-9pm Dance

21+, Happy Hour til 8pm, no cover


Sunday, March 24

Sock Hop’s 21st Birthday Party!

Celebrating our 21st year of great dance music from the 50’s & 60’s including Rock-n-Roll, Motown, DooWop, Soul and R&B. Rated Top 5 Swing Dances in NYC by CBS NY!
Celebrate with complimentary cake!

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

7:30PM to 11:30PM
(Doors Open 7PM)

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

Questions? Comments?
Email: sockhopsundays@gmail.com


Monday, March 25

Back Room Speakeasy Sessions

Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
No cover – Vaccination Not Required
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!

No cover – tips appreciated
Wood floor for dancing!
Prohibition style drinks in teacups
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks!
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED)
Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom


Tuesday, March 26

White Heat
Moved to next week, due to Bal Week


Tuesday, March 26

Sky High Sessions at Ophelia

Adrien Chevalier Gypsy Jazz Trio
every Tuesday 6-9pm
OPHELIA – The Grand Terrace
3 Mitchell Place (49th St & 1st Ave)
no cover / reservations recommended for tables

Join us every Tuesday for the top hot jazz & swing bands in NYC at the gorgeous cocktail lounge at the top of the iconic Art Deco Beekman Tower. Featuring a 360° greenhouse terrace with incredible Manhattan views, plus exquisite cocktails and a delicious menu.

Note: Not a dance event, room from 3 couples to dance.


Wednesday, March 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


Wednesday, March 27

Gotham Jazz

HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Linus Wyrsch, Jake Handelman, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchinson, Patrick Soluri
tap dancer DEWITT FLEMING & DJ ANDRIUS (7:00-12:00)
free SWING DANCE LESSON by Jaime at 8:15pm
+Recording this performance for band’s live album!

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 28

Swing Dance at Francis Kite Club

It’s Swing Night with Buck And A Quarter! We’ll play two sets for dancing (and listening, if you don’t feel like dancing) at the Francis Kite Club, the East Village’s exciting new club and art and community space.

40 Loisaida Avenue (Ave. C), Manhattan
Doors open at 7 for a dance lesson
8-10pm dancing on a large wood floor

$10 cover at the door, cash or Venmo – and dancers! Give the password “swordfish” for a discounted admission: $15 for two!


Thursday, March 28

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: 8141
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!


Thursday, March 28

Jazz & Cocktails at Foxtail

Felix Lemerle Trio
8:00-11:00pm
FOXTAIL in The Arlo Soho – 231 Hudson Street

Eileen’s Note: Room for 3 couples to dance.


Friday, March 29

Friday Night Blues

The Milkman & Sons
Price:
$30 lesson and dance
$25 dance only
$10 Late Night (after 11:30pm)
Schedule:
8:30pm – Fundamentas Lesson w/ Zach Brass & Gwen Bone
9:30pm – DJ’d music by Stee Husiak
10:00pm – Live music with The Milkman & Sons
1:00am – end of night

La Nacional
239 W. 14th Street, NY, NY


Friday, March 29

Friday Jazz

Cait Jones Trio
JAZZ at 9 Jones
every Friday 5:30-8:30pm
9 Jones Street (btw Bleeker & w4th / West Village)
Drink Specials until 7pm!

Join us every Friday for live jazz & dancing at 9 JONES, the hot & trendy intimate West Village restaurant & bar; perfect for after work drinks and meeting friends before a night on the town… best part, no cover!

Eileen’s Note: Room for 3-4 couples to dance


Saturday, March 30

Jazz & Cocktails at Foxtail

Charlie Roman Hot Club
Saturdays 8:30-11:30pm
FOXTAIL in The Arlo Soho – 231 Hudson Street

Eileen’s Note: Room for 3 couples to dance.


Sunday, March 31

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


April

Hannah Gill
Hannah Gill singing

Monday, April 1 – Sunday, April 7

New York City’s Bal Week 2024
Join New York City’s unstoppable balboa scene for a seven days devoted to our favorite fast footed dance. We have fantastic teachers lined up for a full week of classes, live music every night and special venues that will give you a taste of life in NYC.

Bal Week & Weekend
Bal Week is part exchange, part workshop and competition weekend. Monday through Thursday local teachers and event organizers will be putting on a la carte dances and classes as well as organizing outings to some fun spots in the city. People who register for Bal Week’s Weekend will enjoy 6 hours of track classes (check level descriptions below), two class electives as well as our Friday-Sunday night dances.

Registration


Monday, April 1

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, April 2

White Heat

White Heat is hosting a special night during Bal Week featuring Ricky Alexander and his quintet. They will be playing many of our favorite Balboa tunes to ensure a fun dancing experience.

Ricky Alexander Quintet
Additionally, Bobby White has been leading a monthly Balboa competition practice, but due to time conflicts, the mock competition will now take place during the band breaks. Please note that there will be no judges; only participants will be involved. If you’re interested in participating, you can sign up at the door.

White Heat is dedicated to showcasing and supporting local swing jazz musicians, and we’re excited to bring them to you for a joyful balboa social night.

PAYMENT : Cash or Venmo at the door, $20
Time : 9:30pm – midnight
Location : 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor
Special guest DJ : Natasha Shevchenko


Wednesday, March 27

Gotham Jazz

Gotham Jazz Festival All Stars (3x sets 7:30-11:15pm)

every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm)
21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!

SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave)
reservation for tables & walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance


Wednesday, April 3

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, April 4

Frim Fram Jam

Bal Week at Fram!
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!

DJ’d Dance with Michael Quisao & Omar Myers
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door

YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 5165

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


Sunday, April 7

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Monday, April 8

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, April 9

Stomp House

An intimate party focusing on great swing music of all tempos, and throw in some Soul, BeBop, AfroCuban Waltz… The party also strongly encourages switch dancing, individual dancing and james.
9:30pm-11:30pm
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 5165

$15 online/at door
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!


Wednesday, April 10

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, April 10

Swing Dance at Francis Kite Club

It’s Swing Night with Buck And A Quarter! We’ll play two sets for dancing (and listening, if you don’t feel like dancing) at the Francis Kite Club, the East Village’s exciting new club and art and community space.

40 Loisaida Avenue (Ave. C), Manhattan
Doors open at 7 for a dance lesson
8-10pm dancing on a large wood floor

$10 cover at the door, cash or Venmo – and dancers! Give the password “swordfish” for a discounted admission: $15 for two!


Thursday, April 11

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: 5165

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


Sunday, April 14

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Monday, April 15

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, April 16

Balboa Practice at YSBD
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 DJs.

9:30-11:30pm
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Door code: 5165


Wednesday, April 17

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, April 18

Frim Fram Jam – Third Thursdays

Ricky Alexander Quartet featuring Vanisha Gould
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: 5165

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


Saturday, April 20

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)

You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: #5165


Sunday, April 21

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Monday, April 22

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, April 24

Ian Hutchison’s Album Release Dance at Midtown Swings

Bop for Dancing – Album Release Dance Party!

Dance starts with a DJ at 9. Band plays one glorious set at 10. Ian’s band will be playing songs from his debut album, Bop For Dancing. Entry is $15. He will be selling fresh, hot CDs for $20.
on the show:
Charlie Caranicas, trumpet
Mariel Bildsten, trombone
Jon Thomas, piano
Sarah Gooch, drums
Yours truly, bass
plus a mystery 6th person!
——————-
Bop For Dancing
20 bebop and hard bop classics, reimagined for swing dancing
10 songs below 180 BPM, 10 songs over 180 BPM
Average song length 2:55
Inventive arrangements
Exciting new shout choruses
Nods to classic swing repertoire
Songs by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver, and more!

Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
$15 or free with classes that evening.
9:00pm – 11:45pm


Wednesday, April 24

Swing Dance at Francis Kite Club

It’s Swing Night with Buck And A Quarter! We’ll play two sets for dancing (and listening, if you don’t feel like dancing) at the Francis Kite Club, the East Village’s exciting new club and art and community space.

40 Loisaida Avenue (Ave. C), Manhattan
Doors open at 7 for a dance lesson
8-10pm dancing on a large wood floor

$10 cover at the door, cash or Venmo – and dancers! Give the password “swordfish” for a discounted admission: $15 for two!


Thursday, April 25

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: 5165

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


Friday, April 26

Friday Night Blues

Alias Smith & Jones
Price:
$30 lesson and dance
$25 dance only
$10 Late Night (after 11:30pm)
Schedule:
8:30pm – Lesson w/ TBD
9:30pm – DJ’d music by TBD
10:00pm – Live music with Alias Smith & Jones
1:00am – end of night
Venue:
La Nacional
239 W. 14th Street, NY, NY

FB event invite


Saturday, April 27

Swing Remix

Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists!
7:45pm Doors Open / 8pm Beginner Class
8:30pm Band
12am Close
DJ: Paul Okin

The Good Shepherd Church
152 W. 66th St.

Ticket info: $25 Advance price
Chase Quick Pay/Zelle: SwingRemix@gmail.com
Venmo: @SwingRemix
ADVANCE TIX TILL 5pm 4-27 (anything received after 5pm will be billed $30)

Door price $30 CASH ONLY!
No refunds


Sunday, April 28

Gotham Jazz Festival
Early Bird Tickets now on sale!
DANCE • LOUNGE • LISTEN
The twenties roar again at the 6th annual GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL a full day of dancing, lounging, n’ listening to over twenty of NYC’s best hot jazz & swing bands… well over 100 musicians!

The Hot Sardines
Andy Schumm
Bria Skonberg Hot Five
Catherine Russell Quartet
Jon-Erik Kellso & The Ear Regulars
Mona’s Hot Four led by Dennis Lichtman
Alphonso Horne & The Gotham Kings
Conal Fowkes & Jay Rattman
Charles Turner & Uptown Swing
Anderson Brothers feat. Molly Ryan
Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists
Hot Toddies Jazz Band feat. Hannah Gill
Stéphane Séva Swing Ondule 4tet
Eyal Vilner Swing Band
Cait & The Critters
Kayla Lewis Trio

Terry Waldo / Quintin Harris / Ramona Baker / Dewitt Fleming Jr
NYHJC Ensembles / NYHJC Vocalists

NYHJC Faculty All Stars – with Catherine Russell, Mike Davis, Dan Levinson, Ron Wilkins, Cynthia Sayer, Rossano Sportiello, Tal Ronen and Kevin Dorn.

The Gotham Jazz Festival is the culmination of all the events and musicians we work with throughout the year, and an amazing opportunity to hear many of your favorites in one place. We built the Festival for everyone, whether you want to sit and listen, or get up and dance! We return this year the the beautiful Downtown Association Club at 60 Pine St, which is a private social club from the Gilded Age of old New York City, same as our previous home at The Players Club… but significantly bigger!

The Festival is divided into two halves; you may purchase tickets for each half separately, or get a full day pass. The first half is more of a listening event (but one still has plenty of space to dance), and the second half is more like our larger parties (but you still can just listen)!

Following sold-out festivals, Prohibition Productions and New York Hot Jazz Camp have teamed up again to co-produce this amazing day of jazz!

1:00pm to 12:00am
All ages / 21+ to drink

Downtown Association Club (DTA)
60 Pine Street, NYC
(one block above Wall Street)
for subway take 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 to Wall Street, J / Z to Broad Street, or A / C to Fulton Street.

FOOD & DRINKS: Full Cash Bars serving alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the day. All tickets include unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (soda, coffee, tea, water, etc) throughout the day. Food will not be for sale, so re-entry is permitted if you want to step outside to grab food.

DRESS CODE: Proper attire requested – Retro Chic, Vintage, Suits, cocktail attire, or biz casual… think Boardwalk Empire, Gatsby, Mad Men. No shorts, t-shirts, torn/tattered jeans, workout or warm-up attire, fitness/athletic shoes, and ball/casual caps.

TICKETS
The Festival sells out almost every year… advance tickets are strongly recommended!
All tickets include unlimited non-alcoholic beverage (soda, coffee, tea, water, etc)

Early Bird Tickets: Jan 29th through March 15th
Advance Tickets: March 16th to April 26th
Full Price & Door: April 27th & 28th

** GENERAL ADMISSION **
1st Half Only (1:00-5:30pm)
includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (soda, coffee, tea, water, etc)
$35 – Early Bird
$39 – Advance Ticket
$45 – Full Price or at Door

2nd Half Only (6:30pm-12:00am)
includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (soda, coffee, tea, water, etc)
$39 – Early Bird
$45 – Advance Tickets
$49 – Full Price or at Door

Full Day Festival Pass (1:00pm to 12:00am)
includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (soda, coffee, tea, water, etc)
$69 – Early Bird
$79 – Advance Ticket
$89 – Full Price

Student Tickets – at door, cash only, with valid Student ID based on capacity
$20 – 1st Half // $25 – 2nd Half // $45 Full Day

Late Night Ticket – $25 (entry after 10pm, cash only at door)

** VIP TICKETS **
All VIP tickets include express entry upon arrival, exclusive VIP reserved seating area near Main Stages on 2nd & 3rd floor Ballrooms, and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (soda, coffee, tea, water, etc). VIP Tickets to 2nd half also include access to the VIP & ARTIST LOUNGE with a 1hr open bar from 7-8pm (beer/wine/prosseco) with a special toast & opportunity to mingle with the artists & producers.
$55 – 1st Half (1:00-5:30pm)
$75 – 2nd Half (6:30pm-12:00am) includes 1hr open bar
$129 – Full Day (1:00pm to 12:00am) includes 1hr open bar

Schedule: https://www.gothamjazzfestnyc.com/2024schedule

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gotham-jazz-festival-2024-tickets-812514802647?aff=oddtdtcreator


Sunday, April 28

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Monday, April 29

Back Room Speakeasy Sessions

Cait and the Critters
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, April 30

White Heat
9:30pm – 12am

Our regular monthly White Heat is back as always!
Featuring a special surprise DJ to play tunes to your every Balboa whim.
Introducing refreshing cocktails to cool you down in this summer heat from Balboa-land.
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: #5165


May

Michael Jagger and Evita Arce perform
Michael Jagger and Evita Arce

Wednesday, May 1

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, May 2

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: 1560

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


Sunday, May 5

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Monday, May 6

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, May 8

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, May 9

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: 1560

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


Sunday, May 12

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Monday, May 13

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, May 15

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, May 16

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: 1560

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


Saturday, May 18

Saturday Night Swings

Eyal Vilner Swing Band
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)

You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: #1560


Saturday, May 18

Motown Dance Party

Come party with us to celebrated music of Motown and dance the night away .
Complementary WINE will be there for your enjoyment

8:00pm – 12:00am
Appletown Productions
Epa Studios 37 w 37th st, 2nd floor, NYC
$27 in advance, $30 at the door

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motown-dance-party-tickets-852503379557


Sunday, May 19

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Monday, May 20

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, May 20

Terra Blues

Live Music
$20 cash cover
149 Bleeker Street
9:00pm – 2:00am


Wednesday, May 122

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, May 23 – Monday, May 27

The International Lindy Hop Championships
Don’t miss world-class competitions, incredible classes, and inspiring live music at the ILHC World Finals, May 23-27, 2024. Celebrate World Lindy Hop Day in the birth place of Lindy Hop: Harlem, New York!
Bands include Josh Lee & The Family (Thu), Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists (Fri/Sun) and the Eyal Vilner Big Band (Sat). More info to be added as it’s announced.
Information: https://ilhc.com/


Thursday, May 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: 1560

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


Sunday, May 26

Sunday Swing

Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Every Sunday
6:30-9:30pm
Full Bar
Lounge Creative Venue
VIP seating
Intro Lindy Hop Lesson

Location: Gemini & Scorpio
267 Douglass Street
Elevator only to 3rd Floor

Cover $20

Info: BrooklynSwings.com
Presented by Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi


Monday, May 27

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, May 28

White Heat
9:30pm – 12am

Our regular monthly White Heat is back as always!
Featuring a special surprise DJ to play tunes to your every Balboa whim.
Introducing refreshing cocktails to cool you down in this summer heat from Balboa-land.
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: #1560


Wednesday, May 29

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, May 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: 1560

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


June

Hannah Gill at Wonderland Dreams


Monday, June 3

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, June 5

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, June 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
Door code: 5527

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


Monday, June 10

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, June 12/strong>

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, June 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
Door code: 5527

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


Monday, June 17

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, June 17

Terra Blues

Live Music
$20 cash cover
149 Bleeker Street
9:00pm – 2:00am


Wednesday, June 19/strong>

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, June 20

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: 5527

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


Monday, June 24

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, June 25

White Heat
9:30pm – 12am

Our regular monthly White Heat is back as always!
Featuring a special surprise DJ to play tunes to your every Balboa whim.
Introducing refreshing cocktails to cool you down in this summer heat from Balboa-land.
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: #5527


Wednesday, June 26/strong>

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, June 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
Door code: 5527

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


Saturday, June 29

Saturday Night Swings

Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists
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)

You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: #5527


Saturday, July 27

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)

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


Saturday, August 24

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)

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


Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20

2024 American Lindy Hop Championships

More information to be announced.

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


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)

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


Saturday, November 30

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)

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


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)

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


For information on how to swing dance, please check out:Swing Dance Lessons

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.