Event Archives

Saturday, Nov 1, 2014 • Nick Palumbo and the Flipped Fedoras • SDLI

Beginners welcome, no partner required

7:30 - 8:00 pm, Fundamental Lesson
8:00 - 11:00 pm, dancing to live music

Join a fun group of people for a night of Swing Dancing. No partner or experience is necessary. We start off at 7:30pm with a short lesson on a few of the basic steps of swing dancing.

What are you waiting for - give it a try!

Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks

Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014 • Election Day Swing Dance and Hot Buffet • SDLI

A beginner East Coast lesson will be given at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. At 8PM our DJs will be playing some of their great swing dance tunes. A few ballroom dances will be in the mix as well.

The recently renovated Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor, freshly painted walls, new ceiling, new lighting & plenty of tables to relax and chat.

No partner is needed and beginners are always welcome. 

Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 • Ballroom Lesson at Moose • Ed & Maria

*Thursday Night Ballroom lessons at the Moose under the direction of Patti Panebianco will begin on September 4th and will run until June starting promptly @ 8:00pm. The lesson is 50 minutes long and is followed by an hour of music to practice what you learn ! Contact Maria @ 631-974-4753, or Patti @ 516.909.1686, . 

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014 • West Coast Swing Instruction at Moose Lodge • SDLI

On West Coast night in addition to her usual lesson Ellen will be teaching a half hour Country Two Step Lesson starting @ 6:45 for $5.00 additional.

A beginner west coast swing lesson given by Ellen will be given at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. At 8PM our DJs will be playing some of their great swing dance tunes. A few ballroom dances will be in the mix as well.

The recently renovated Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor, freshly painted walls, new ceiling, new lighting & plenty of tables to relax and chat.

No partner is needed and beginners are always welcome. 

Thursday, Nov 13, 2014 • Ballroom Lesson at Moose • Ed & Maria

*Thursday Night Ballroom lessons at the Moose under the direction of Patti Panebianco will begin on September 4th and will run until June starting promptly @ 8:00pm. The lesson is 50 minutes long and is followed by an hour of music to practice what you learn ! Contact Maria @ 631-974-4753, or Patti @ 516.909.1686, . 

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014 • New Vintage Swing Band at SDLI Dance • SDLI

New Vintage Swing Band - Much like fine champagne, The New Vintage Orchestra bubbles with an unparalleled energy and charisma that is sure to keep dancers going all night. Formed by trumpeter Brian Lewis in August of 1992, the band puts forth an incredibly diverse range of musical talent.

Featured is female vocalist Doris Anne Lewis, singing the hits of Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Dianne Schure, and many other swing singers.

The bands “Frank Sinatra” crooner is Ron D’Abruzzo who adds his own special blend to the great American standards.

The swing scene’s resurgence in the late 90’s was undeniable. The New Vintage Orchestra reproduces 1930’s and 40’s sounds using original arrangements from Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Harry James, and with special arrangements written by Brian Lewis, the band belts out the sounds of popular dance chart-toppers. Not all of New Vintage’s charts are vintage, however! They also play the hits of Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

The band has backed up such names as The Temptations, Jerry Vale, Connie Francis, Al Martino , Frankie Valli, Bob Newhart and Joan Rivers. Few bands possess the ability to set a room in motion like The New Vintage Orchestra. From the opening downbeat to the last note, screaming brass, gritty saxes, and a strong rhythm section keep the audience jumping the whole night long.

“Standards Aged to Perfection”, The New Vintage Orchestra’s debut CD release, captures the incredible versatility of the group. The album’s eleven tracks include a wide range of classics from the 1930’s and 40’s. From a foot stomping rendition of Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing” to the silky smooth lyrical lines of Doris Anne Lewis in “And the Angels Sing”, to a rousing, jazzy finale of “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”, the band is sure to entertain, and, like that bottle of bubbly, only gets better with time.

A beginner East Coast lesson will be given at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. A few ballroom dances will be in the mix as well.

The recently renovated Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor, freshly painted walls, new ceiling, new lighting & plenty of tables to relax and chat.

No partner is needed and beginners are always welcome. 

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014 • Food Drive • SDLI

During our November 18th and 25th Tuesday dances, SDLI will be collecting food for the Freeport Food Pantry. Below is a list of items in need. See Peter if you have any questions.

Freeport Pantry Needs

Canned Vegetables/Soups (low salt/low fat)
Canned/Dried fruit; fresh fruit/vegetable (1 bag or bunch)
100% Fruit Juice (not fruit drink)
Dry Milk/Parmalat
Pasta, Rice Canned Beans
Tomato/Spaghetti sauce
Complete Pancake Mix/Syrup, hot/cold breakfast cereals
Canned tuna/chicken/salman (in water), canned stew
Nuts (low salt), Peanut Butter (low salt) / Jelly
Infant Formula power Enfamil w/Lipil or Simalac Advanced
Shampoo, Soap, toothpaste/brushes Toiletries
Diapers (size 3-5), paper towel, toilet paper
Clothing - Fall/Winter
School supplies (notebooks, pens/pencils, crayons, rules, calculators)

Saturday, Nov 22, 2014 • Savoy Swing Band Social and Dance • Not a SDLI Event

Savoy Swing Band social and dance is on for Saturday, November 22, 2014 at
7pm to 10pm.
One of L.I.’s best live listening and dance swing bands.
Admission is only $10.00pp, snacks and beverages are included.
St. Sylvester’s Parish Center is located at 68 Ohio Ave. Medford, NY 11763
Directions are, L.I.E. exit 64 one block south to light, RT on Robinson
Ave. one block in. For more info. visit our website,
http://www.goodolddanceband.com or call Mike (631) 730-3333

Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI

A beginner East Coast lesson will be given at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. At 8PM our DJs will be playing some of their great swing dance tunes. A few ballroom dances will be in the mix as well.

The recently renovated Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor, freshly painted walls, new ceiling, new lighting & plenty of tables to relax and chat.

No partner is needed and beginners are always welcome. 

Saturday, Nov 29, 2014 • Glen Crytzer Band • SDLI

Beginners welcome, no partner required

7:30 - 8:00 pm, Fundamental Lesson
8:00 - 11:00 pm, dancing to live music

Join a fun group of people for a night of Swing Dancing. No partner or experience is necessary. We start off at 7:30pm with a short lesson on a few of the basic steps of swing dancing.

What are you waiting for - give it a try!

Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks