The Empire State building and NYC skyline
In case you haven’t heard there’s a highlights version of This Week in Swing NYC now available on Instagram @thisweekinswingnyc. Because I share so much detail, I can’t repeat the whole list and it’s not updatable if things change, it’s a handy highlight of the week ahead.
Thursday, January 29
Astoria Swings
Astoria Swing with Rafael & The Rhythm Ruckus!
SOLD OUT!
The Last Word
31-30 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
Thursday, January 29
Frim Fram Jam
Free DJ Workshop before Fram with Ryan Swift
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing! – DJs Nicole Zuckerman & Chelsea Dole
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Friday, January 30
Shanghai Slow Bal Serenade
Shanghai Slow Bal Serenade brings together The Red Pavilion Jazz Band, vintage shidaiqu from the 1930s–60s, and the elegant flow of balboa for an evening made for dancers and dreamers alike.
After class, the Red Pavilion Jazz Band takes the stage with a lush program inspired by old Shanghai’s dance halls and teahouses: shidaiqu classics, smoky torch songs, and swing-inflected tunes tailored to slow bal, swivels, and graceful glides across the floor.
Doors: 6:45pm
Beginner’s lesson: 7:15pm
Band from 8:00-9:30pm. Walk-ins welcome any time during the show.
All events are 21+, and a valid physical ID is required for entry. Please be reminded that tables have a 2-drink minimum on Fridays and Saturdays, 1-drink minimum all other days. All sales are final.
Red Pavilion Brooklyn
1241 Flushing Avenue, NYC
FB event invite
Tickets range from general admission to a table for two
Friday, January 30
Community Jam by Blues Dance New York
Our annual Jam features showcase performances by talented members of the community singing and playing instruments with a live professional blues band. All levels lesson followed by 4 hours of dancing.
Live Band: Big Frank and The Healers featuring Special Guests
Price:
$35 lesson and dance
$30 dance only
$20 Late Night (after 11:30pm)
Schedule:
8:00pm – Lesson: with Jess Noble & Jeff Segal
9:00pm – 12:00am: Live music by Big Frank and The Healers! w/ DJ breaks by John Kreiger-Jovan
12:00am – 1:00am: DJ set by John Kreiger-Jovan
Cash only bar
See website for more information or to apply to perform!
La Nacional
239 West 14th Street, New York, NY, 10011
Friday, January 30
Jazz & Gin Speakeasy Soiree
Join us for our swanky monthly event… hot jazz, cocktails & dancing at a former 1920s Brooklyn speakeasy, now an elegant art nouveau salon!
* EYAL VILNER HOT FIVE (3x sets 7:45-11:15pm)
* CHRIS JOHNSON in Parlor on historic piano (7-9pm)
plus
* free SWING DANCE LESSONS by JAIME SHANNON at 8:30pm
* classic burlesque by LILLIN (8:25 & 9:55pm)
* Happy Hour 7 to 8pm w/bar discounts!
* DJ ANDRIUS (7pm to 12am)
7pm to 12 am
URBANE ARTS CLUB
1016 Beverley Road Brooklyn, NY, 11218
All Ages // 21+ w. ID required to drink
— tickets —
GENERAL ADMISSION: includes entry to event & dance lesson
$20 Early Bird (thru Jan 16th)
$25 Advance (Jan 17th to 29th)
$30 Full Price (Jan 30th / online or door)
plus Late Night after 10pm ($20 / door only)
Just a 5 min walk from Beverly Road (Q subway), or 10 min walk from Church Ave (B or Q subway) stations. But during Prohibition, hooch was smuggled through a tunnel in the basement from the illicit distillery next door!
Tickets
Urbane Arts Club
1016 Beverly Road Brooklyn
Saturday, January 31
Buck and a Quarter
We’ll play two sets for dancers at Pangea NYC, the East Village’s venerable cabaret and supper club at 178 Second Avenue. We’re on from 8:30-11:00 in the main room, and while it’s a no cover show, please feel free to drop a sawbuck in the tip bucket. Drop in, enjoy Natasha’s special cocktails and Pangea’s continental cuisine, and bring your dancing shoes!
Room for at least 12 couples to dance.
February
Sunday, February 1
Motown Dance Party
DJ Dance
La Nacional 239 West 14th Street
8:00pm – Midnight
$25 at the door
Appletown Production
Sunday, February 1
Sunday Evening Swing
Timatha Kasten & Her TKO 7 piece band will play mostly swing music, with just enough Motown, blues, Latin, and disco for variety.
Swing Dance Lesson 6:30 PM {Doors open at 6}
Open dance floor/ Live Band 7:00–10:30 PM {All Levels}
Real wood dance floor / bar / light menu
625 W 51 Street, NYC
TICKETS: $25 till midnight on Jan. 31th using zelle or venmo {no fees}
Zelle tag: TKOentLLC or Venmo: @TimathaKasten-TKO
Door price: $30 cash only
Monday, February 2
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!
Tuesday, February 3
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, February 4
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, February 5
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Saturday, February 7
Swing Remix
Andy Farber & The Swing Mavens (with Julliard all stars)
Swing Mavens are a New York City swing band that played NYC in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Andy Farber is a Long Island based jazz musician who is an esteemed instructor at Julliard and our liaison to the school! He is responsible for making the connection for us to have the Julliard Jazz Orchestra. At this event, the band will be a mix of seasoned professionals and All-Star students from the school.
Good Shepherd Church
152 W. 66th St.
8:00-11:30pm
Doors open 7:45 PM
Beginner lesson 8 PM
Band: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
DJ: Paul Okin
Advance tickets: $25
Zelle: SwingRemix@gmail.com
Venmo: @swingremix
Venmo tel digits: 5286
VENMO SHUT OFF AT 5PM THE NIGHT OF.
NO REFUNDS
Door price $30
AT DOOR CASH ONLY!!!
Monday, February 9
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Svetlana & D5
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!
Tuesday, February 10
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, February 11
Swing Night at Francis Kite Club
Buck And A Quarter!: Once a month, we play two sets for dancing at the Francis Kite Club, the East Village’s exciting art and community space
40 Loisaida Avenue (Ave. C), Manhattan.
7:30pm: Dance Lesson
8:30-10:30pm:
$10 cover at the door, cash or Venmo – and dancers: give the password “swordfish” for a discounted admission – $15 for two!
Thursday, February 12
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Sunday, February 15
Sock Hop Sundays
Celebrating our 22nd year of great dance music from the 50’s & 60’s including Rock-n-Roll, Motown, DooWop, Soul and R&B.
Connolly’s
121 West 45 (between 6th Ave and 7th Ave)
3rd Floor (Elevator available)
Free street parking on Sunday
6PM to 10PM (Doors Open 5:30PM)
Admission: $25. CASH ONLY at the Door
**Includes a coupon for $5 off liquor, wine, beer, soda, or food.
Dress is casual.
Questions? Comments?
Email: sockhopsundays@gmail.com
Monday, February 16
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, February 16
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Michael Cruz
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!
Tuesday, February 17
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, February 17
Swing Pop-up Practice
Hosted by Elena Iannucci
8:30p – 10:00pm
Minimum – $5 entrance fee at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Tuesday, February 17
The Salon:Mardi Gras
The Big Easy comes to the Big Apple on Fat Tuesday as we go all out to celebrate the 13th anniversary of our creole carnival with a spectacular lineup lineup of 3x bands on three floors, burlesque, 2x swing DJs, and free Mardi Gras beads for every dame & dapper gent!
live music 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, three set from 8:00-12:00pm
* Secret BLUES MASTER *
One of our favorite Blues Musicians you know & love (but can’t post his name)
on the 2nd fl “Red Room,” two sets from 10:00pm – 12:30am
* BABY SODA JAZZ BAND *
New Orleans street style Prohibition era jazz band on the 1st floor “Chandelier Room,” three sets from 7:00-11:00pm
— plus —
* DJ ANDRIUS (3rd fl)
* classic burlesque (3rd fl at 10:25 & 11:30pm)
* FREE intro Swing Dance Lesson by Jaime Shannon at 8:15pm (2nd fl)
— and —
* FREE Mardi Gras Beads from New Orleans! *
Plus, authentic Mardi Gras / Carnival masks also shipped up from New Orleans will be available for purchase for $10ea on 3rd floor.
* Free self serve coat check will be avail on 3rd floor *
* $27 Early Bird (Jan 8th to 27th)
* $32 Advance (Jan 28th to Feb 16th)
* $37 Full Price (Feb 17th online or at door)
* $20 Late Night (door only / after 10:30pm)
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.
Doors open at 7pm // live music all night
21+ with ID
Tickets
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!
Wednesday, February 18
Cobra Swing
7:30-10:00pm
DJ Jenny and/or Guest DJs
Lindy Hop & jam on this sprung wood floor in the back of a dive bar with a pool table. Cheap good drinks. Dry Menu & Full Bar. Across the street from the L Jefferson St
6 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn : Cobra Club 21+
No cover : 1 Drink required : Donate $1-10 to the DJ
Thursday, February 19
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
Friday, February 20
Valentines Ball with Timatha Kasten Swing Orchestra
Don’t miss the most elegant dinner-dance night out in Manhattan!
LOCATED AT: 240 W. 47th Street NYC, 10036
Step back in time inside the beautiful, Art-Deco inspired, historic Edison Ballroom NYC.
Two bands will play all night from 7:30pm – 12:00am The Timatha Kasten 17 piece Big Band Swing Orchestra {swing music 4o minutes each hour for the swing dancers who asked how much swing} & Latin band: DLI direct latin influence band led by Dave Chamberlain
Dance on the gorgeous, huge dance floor! 🔥
Bands play: Big Band Swing / Tango / Waltz / Foxtrot/ Latin and more!
Your ticket price includes an all-inclusive 4-course dinner / open bar, dancing/music /all tax and tips included for the entire evening!!!!
TICKET CHOICES: (VIP table all-inclusive $200 per person / or Mezzanine table all-inclusive $150 per person) 🤩
Attire: cocktail & formal wear.
Hurry! 🎟Limited Tickets Now Call the Edison Ballroom for TICKETS at ☎️ 1-212-201-7650
Eileen’s Note: I normally only post full swing events, it’s approximately 40 minutes of swing each hour.
Saturday, February 22
Buck and a Quarter
We’ll play two sets for dancers at Pangea NYC, the East Village’s venerable cabaret and supper club at 178 Second Avenue. We’re on from 8:30-11:00 in the main room, and while it’s a no cover show, please feel free to drop a sawbuck in the tip bucket. Drop in, enjoy Natasha’s special cocktails and Pangea’s continental cuisine, and bring your dancing shoes!
Room for at least 12 couples to dance.
Monday, February 23
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Svetlana & D5
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!
Tuesday, February 24
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, February 24
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Thursday, February 26
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Friday, February 27
Jazz & Gin Speakeasy Soiree
FOXY ORGAN TRIO + Linus (3x sets of slow jazz & blues / 7:45-11:15pm)
feat. Linus Wyrsch (sax), Justin Poindexter (gtr), Jason Yeager (organ), Patrick Soluri (drums)
CHRIS JOHNSON in Parlor on historic piano (7-9pm)
classic burlesque by VELVETINA TAYLOR
DJ ANDRIUS (7pm to 12am)
free SWING DANCE LESSON at 8:30pm by Gaby Cook
Urbane Arts Club
1016 Beverly Road Brooklyn
Tickets
Saturday, February 28
Saturday Night Swings
* George Gee All Stars (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!
* 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)
March
Monday, March 2
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Evan Hamaguchi & Friends
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!
Tuesday, March 3
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, March 4
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, March 5
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, March 9
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!
Tuesday, March 10
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, March 11
Swing Night at Francis Kite Club
Buck And A Quarter!: Once a month, we play two sets for dancing at the Francis Kite Club, the East Village’s exciting art and community space
40 Loisaida Avenue (Ave. C), Manhattan.
7:30pm: Dance Lesson
8:30-10:30pm:
$10 cover at the door, cash or Venmo – and dancers: give the password “swordfish” for a discounted admission – $15 for two!
Thursday, March 12
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Saturday, March 14
Swing Remix
The George Gee Swing Orchestra
Good Shepherd Church
152 West 66th St, NYC
8 PM to 11:30 PM
Monday, March 16
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, March 16
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!
Tuesday, March 17
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, March 17
Swing Pop-up Practice
Hosted by Elena Iannucci
8:30p – 10:00pm
Minimum – $5 entrance fee at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Wednesday, March 18
Cobra Swing
7:30-10:00pm
DJ Jenny and/or Guest DJs
Lindy Hop & jam on this sprung wood floor in the back of a dive bar with a pool table. Cheap good drinks. Dry Menu & Full Bar. Across the street from the L Jefferson St
6 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn : Cobra Club 21+
No cover : 1 Drink required : Donate $1-10 to the DJ
Thursday, March 19
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
Fridaay March 20
Jazz & Gin Speakeasy Soiree
DANNY LIPSITZ & BRASS TACKS (3x sets from 7:45-11:15pm)
JON WEBER in Parlor on historic piano (7-9pm)
classic burlesque by TBA
DJ ANDRIUS (7pm to 12am)
free SWING DANCE LESSON at 8:30pm by Jaime Shannon
Urbane Arts Club
1016 Beverly Road Brooklyn
Tickets – $21.83
Saturday, March 21
Savoy 100 Homecoming Dinner Dance
Harlem Swings, Frankie Manning Foundation, Black Lindy Hoppers Fund, Swing With Us NYC and Harlem OneStop Collaboration
Dinner, Dance and Fundraiser for Harlem Swings Youth Programs and The Black Lindy Hoppers Fund
Be there to celebrate the Savoy Ballroom with the elders in the community.
Dress to impress. Dance like nobody is watching!
Join us on the floor—and help keep Harlem dancing.
Alhambra Ballroom
Admission: $100 plus eventbrite
If you can’t attend in person, please consider donating to Harlem Swings. A DONATION link is available on eventbrite.
Tickets and Donations
Monday, March 23
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!
Tuesday, March 24
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, March 26
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Saturday, March 28
Saturday Night Swings
* Hot Toddies Jazz Band (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!
* 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)
Saturday, March 29
Buck and a Quarter
We’ll play two sets for dancers at Pangea NYC, the East Village’s venerable cabaret and supper club at 178 Second Avenue. We’re on from 8:30-11:00 in the main room, and while it’s a no cover show, please feel free to drop a sawbuck in the tip bucket. Drop in, enjoy Natasha’s special cocktails and Pangea’s continental cuisine, and bring your dancing shoes!
Room for at least 12 couples to dance.
Monday, March 30
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
George Gee 5-tet
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!
Tuesday, March 31
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, March 31
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
April
Wednesday, April 1
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, April 2
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, April 6
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
Tuesday, April 7
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, April 8
Swing Night at Francis Kite Club
Buck And A Quarter!: Once a month, we play two sets for dancing at the Francis Kite Club, the East Village’s exciting art and community space
40 Loisaida Avenue (Ave. C), Manhattan.
7:30pm: Dance Lesson
8:30-10:30pm:
$10 cover at the door, cash or Venmo – and dancers: give the password “swordfish” for a discounted admission – $15 for two!
Thursday, April 9
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, April 13
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
The Orleans Kids
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!
Tuesday, April 14
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, April 16
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
Saturday, April 18
Swing Remix
Details TBA
Good Shepherd Church
152 W. 66th St.
8:00-11:30pm
Sunday, April 19
Gotham Jazz Festival
** Save-The-Date / Tickets on sale in January!
The twenties roar again at the 8th annual GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL a full day of dancing, lounging, n’ listening to over a dozen of NYC’s best hot jazz & swing bands
more info at https://www.gothamjazzfestnyc.com
Monday, April 20
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, April 20
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
Tuesday, April 21
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, April 23
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Friday April 24
Jazz & Gin Speakeasy Soiree
DANNY JONOKUCHI & REVISIONISTS (3x sets from 7:45-11:15pm)
Milkman & Sons on the Porch (7-9pm)
classic burlesque by LILIN
DJ ANDRIUS (7pm to 12am)
free SWING DANCE LESSON at 8:30pm by Jaime Shannon
Urbane Arts Club
1016 Beverly Road Brooklyn
Tickets – $21.83
Saturday, April 25
Saturday Night Swings
* Eyal Vilner Swing Band (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)
$25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Monday, April 27
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
Tuesday, April 28
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, April 28
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Thursday, April 30
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
May
May 4 – May 10
Bal Week
Join us for an unforgettable week in New York City! BAL WEEK returns May 4-10, 2026.
Get ready for classes from a lineup of champion instructors, incredible live music, world-class competitions, and social dancing every day of the week!
The best way to see New York is from the dance floor! Stay tuned for more details and mark your calendars now.
Registration is OPEN!
🎶 Music
Keenan McKenzie & the Riffers
Monday, May 4
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!
Tuesday, May 5
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, May 6
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, May 7
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, May 11
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
14th Anniversary Party
Svetlana and 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!
Tuesday, May 12
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, May 14
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Saturday, May 16
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)
$25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Monday, May 18
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, May 18
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!
Tuesday, May 19
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, May 21
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
Saturday, May 23
Intrepid: Battle of the Big Bands
Save the date for the return of one of our most beloved events aboard Intrepid. On May 23, during Memorial Day weekend, INTREPID: Battle of the Big Bands transforms the flight deck into a swing era celebration. Guests can expect dancing, vintage style and a night of big band music set against the backdrop of the historic 1940s aircraft carrier at the Intrepid Museum.
Celebrate America’s 250th with an unforgettable salute to the past and a spectacular night on the Hudson. More details to follow, and tickets go on sale after New Year’s Day. Presented in collaboration with Prohibition Productions and the Intrepid Museum.
more details to come in the new year!
Monday, May 25
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!
Tuesday, May 26
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, May 26
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Thursday, May 28
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Friday, May 29
Jazz & Gin Speakeasy Soiree
CAIT JONES BAND (3x sets from 7:45-11:15pm)
TBA Duo on the Porch (7-9pm)
classic burlesque by LILIN
DJ ANDRIUS (7pm to 12am)
free SWING DANCE LESSON at 8:30pm by Jaime Shannon
Urbane Arts Club
1016 Beverly Road Brooklyn
Tickets
June
Monday, June 1
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!
Tuesday, June 2
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, June 3
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, June 4
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, June 8
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!
Tuesday, June 9
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, June 11
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, June 15
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, June 15
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!
Tuesday, June 16
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, June 18
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, June 22
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!
Tuesday, June 23
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, June 25
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Saturday, June 27
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)
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Monday, June 29
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!
Tuesday, June 30
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, June 30
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
July
Wednesday, July 1
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, July 2
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, July 6
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
Tuesday, July 7
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, July 9
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, July 13
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
Tuesday, July 14
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, July 16
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, July 20/strong>
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, July 20
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
Tuesday, July 21
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, July 23
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, July 27
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
Tuesday, July 28
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, July 28
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Thursday, July 30
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
August
Monday, August 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!
Tuesday, August 4
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, August 5
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, August 6
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, August 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!
Tuesday, August 11
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, August 13
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, August 17
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, August 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!
Tuesday, August 18
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, August 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, August 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!
Tuesday, August 25
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, August 25
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Thursday, August 27
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, August 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!
September
Tuesday, September 1
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, September 2
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, September 3
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, September 7
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!
Tuesday, September 8
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, September 10
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, September 14
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!
Tuesday, September 15
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, September 17
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, September 21
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, September 21
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!
Tuesday, September 22
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, September 24
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Saturday, September 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)
$25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Monday, September 28
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!
Tuesday, September 29
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, September 29
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
October
Thursday, October 1
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, October 5
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!
Tuesday, October 6
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, October 7
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, October 8
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11
NYLX
Save the Date!
Monday, October 12
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!
Tuesday, October 13
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, October 15
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, October 19
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, October 19
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!
Tuesday, October 20
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, October 22
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, October 26
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!
Tuesday, October 27
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, October 27
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Thursday, October 29
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
November
Monday, November 2
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!
Tuesday, November 3
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, November 4
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, November 5
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
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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!
Tuesday, November 10
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, November 12
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, November 16
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, November 16
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!
Tuesday, November 17
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, November 19
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, November 23
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!
Tuesday, November 24
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Tuesday, November 24
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Thursday, November 26
Frim Fram Jam
No Fram, Stay Home, Eat Turkey.
Saturday, November 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)
$25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Monday, November 30
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!
December
Tuesday, December 1
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Wednesday, December 2
Positively Swingin
LIVE MUSIC w/East Village All Stars ft Petra
7:30-10:00 pm
7:30 pm Warm up Lesson
8:00 pm Band
Lindy hop & jam at this quirky antique lounge, great cocktails, cozy and cool vibes. Note tile floor
205 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn : The Keep
No cover : Tip the Teach : Tip the Band : 1 Drink
Thursday, December 3
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, December 7
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!
Tuesday, December 8
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, December 10
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Monday, December 14
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!
Tuesday, December 15
Midtown Swings
9:00pm – 12:00am DJ Dance
9:00pm Intro to Lindy Hop crash course in separate room
$25 General
$20 Danznik Members
$15 College Students with Valid ID (purchase at door)
Midtown Swings
At Danznik Studios
240 West 37th St, 2nd floor
Thursday, December 17
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
Saturday, December 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)
$25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Monday, December 21
Terra Blues Meet-up
9:30-12:00 midnight or later
LIVE MUSIC with T Blues Band
Blues dancing meet-up on a nice wood floor, great whiskey bar
Terra Blues
149 Bleeker Street, Manhattan
$20 cover
Monday, December 21
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!
Tuesday, December 29
White Heat
Music TBA
9:30pm – 12:00am
Cover: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets: https://www.youshouldbedancing.nyc/
You Should be Dancing
37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
For information on where to take dance classes, please go to: NYC Swing Dance Classes