Monday, Jun 27, 2011 • Midsummer Nights Swing @ Lincoln Center • Not a SDLI Event
The Jonathan Stout Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander
Monday, June 27, 2011 at 6:00
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Bringing the fire for lindy hoppers on songs of every tempo, this big band captures the unmatched excitement and the true rhythmic pulse of the 1930s and ’40s swing era. Featuring the timeless vocal talents of Hilary Alexander, Stout’s LA-based band makes music that knows how to be danced to. It’s what swing is all about.
Big Band Swing
Dance Lesson: Heather Flock Teaches Lindy Hop
DJ: Ryan Swift
Damrosch Park @ Lincoln Center, NYC
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
The sweepstakes for tickets is now closed. Dancers without tickets will be admitted to dance floor subject to space availability.
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 • Swing Dance Tuesday • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Plus enjoy Moose Lodge prices at the bar!
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jun 28, 2011 • Picnic Pops @ OWG: Vanessa Trouble & The Red Hot Swing • {REL[8379][sponsor]ygDFaY2LREL}
011 Picnic Pops Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, June 29 - July 21
Vanessa Trouble & The Red Hot Swing have been delighting audiences with their perfect blend of Jazz and Swing for nearly two decades. Whether it’s a slow an sultry ballad, American Songbook swinger, or contemporary hit, Vanessa Trouble & The Red Hot Swing are sure to put their unique spin on it.
Bring a lawn char or blanket and a couple of friends, and OWG will provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Gates open at 5:00 pm. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. $10.00 General Admission; $8.00 - 62 and older; $8.00 - OWG members; free for children 17 and under.
Band: Venessa Trouble and her Red Hot Swing Band
Since their debut in 1995 to a crowd of more than four hundred Lindy hoppers, The Red Hot Swing have been thrilling audiences with their eclectic mix of jazz, jump blues, originals, and swing. The Red Hot Swing are Vanessa Trouble, lead vocals; Michael Hashim, tenor saxophone; Marty Bound, trumpet; Stefan Schatz, drums; George Delancy, acoustic bass; and Mark McCarron, guitar and arrangements.
Website: Red Hot Swing band
YouTube: Mambo Italiano - Live @ Swing 46
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 • Swingtime Big Band @ Midsummer Night’s Swing (Lincoln Center, NYC) • Not a SDLI Event
Swingtime Big Band
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 6:00
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
America’s greatest popular music standards come alive in the hands of the Swingtime Big Band. This 20-piece Long Island ensemble vividly recreates classics from the libraries of Basie, Goodman, Miller, and Ellington. It’s a catalogue of music that offers all the ballroom essentials, including foxtrot, lindy hop, cha-cha, rhumba, waltz, and more.
Swing, Ballroom
Dance Lesson: Eva Carrozza Teaches Foxtrot and Swing
DJ: Michelle & Bob of MB Music Services
Damrosch Park @ Lincoln Center, NYC.
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Band: Swingtime Big Band
Swing Time Big Band
Dedicated to the performance of America’s greatest popular standards, SWINGTIME BIG BAND is a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through early 1950’s). The ensemble specializes in performing original arrangements of Big Band classics from the Great American Songbook, bringing to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color.
SWINGTIME thrills concert audiences and Ballroom dancers alike with authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Charlie Barnet and Stan Kenton, among many others.
With the recent renaissance in popularity of both swing music and ballroom dancing, this versatile ensemble has been enjoying remarkable success playing both the swing music that is its calling card, as well as a wide variety of tunes to accommodate the many varied styles requested by ballroom dancersThe Lindy, Fox Trot, Peabody, Cha-Cha, Tango, Merengue, Rhumba and Mambo, among others. Highlights of the many prestigious venues at which SWINGTIME members have performed include: Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, Tavern on the Green and the Rainbow Room.
Steven Shaiman, Artistic Director
Phone: 516-876-8324
Email:
Website: http://swingtimeny.com
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Saturday, Jul 2, 2011 • Special Intermediate Workshop - Connection & Musicality •
Sarah & Gilles are both excited and sad to leave Long Island. Before they go, they wanted to give a little something back to the dance community and the Moose Lodge. For several months you’ve told us that you want more advanced instruction. So Sarah & Gilles have will be having a special 3 hour workshop designed to show you how to connect more with your partner, move better with the music, and put a whole lot of zest & sizzle into your swing dancing. All proceeds of this workshop will be donated to Mooseheart, the Moose lodge’s charity to support underprivileged children.
Date: Sat, July 2nd
Time: 3-6:30 pm
Cost: $20 prepaid, $30 at the door.
The first part of the workshop will focus on CONNECTION, one of the most important concepts to expand your ability to lead or follow.
The second half of the workshop will focus on MUSICALITY, giving you some new insight and options to move and play with the music and your partner.
Note: This is an intermediate lesson. The basic swing pattern will NOT be taught during this workshop. We assume you know that just fine. In fact, we hope to mess with that quite a bit during this workshop!
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Saturday, Jul 2, 2011 • Last Chance Dinner/Dance with Tommy James • SDLI
It’s Sarah & Gilles’s last dance before they move to Wisconsin. Join us for a great big send-off featuring a fabulous band, yummy food, demonstrations, 50/50 raffle to benefit Mooseheart & more! It’s all happening at our usual Tuesday venue, the Huntington Moose Lodge
Doors Open: 6:45 pm
Intro Lesson: 7:00-7:30 pm
Open/Line-dancing*: 7:30 – 8:00 pm
Band Plays: 8 – 11 pm
Band: Tommy James & the Black Tie Affair Orchestra
*Note: We have a special guest DJ, Ellen Kiernan, and line dancers coming to the event. Ellen will play a variety of music to dance to before the band plays and during band breaks.
Cost: $20 prepaid or $25 at the door
Band: Tommy James & His Allstars
Phone: 631.463.6413
Web: http://www.tjallstars.com/
Email:
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011 • Swing Lesson and DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (SDLI) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Shannon and John will be teaching a half hour basic swing lesson starting at 7:30
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jul 5, 2011 • Picnic Pops @ OWG: The Fabulous 60’s Rock Show Band • {REL[3895][sponsor]ygDFaY2LREL}
Wednesday, July 6th
The Fabulous 60’s Rock Show Band is a renowned Beatles tribute band comprised of multi-talented musicians playing music from the Classic Rock genre of the 1960’s. The band members are John Snow-lead vocals and bass, Rich Chodes-vocals, guitar and keyboards, Steve Leighton-vocals and lead guitar, and Russ Ryder-vocals and drums.
All four group members have had many years of extensive experience playing in various tribute bands in the New York - New Jersey area for over 25 years
Bring a lawn char or blanket and a couple of friends, and OWG will provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Gates open at 5:00 pm. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. $10.00 General Admission; $8.00 - 62 and older; $8.00 - OWG members; free for children 17 and under.
Thursday, Jul 7, 2011 • Long Island Sound Orchestra @ The Metropolitan in Glen Cove • Not a SDLI Event
Summer BIG BAND DANCE!!! with the Long Island Sound 19-Piece Big Band
Bill Wilkinson, bandleader, at The Metropolitan, Glen Cove
Enjoy Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Tony Bennett, Ballroom, Swing, Pop, Latin and More!
Friday, July 8, 7-10 PM. $20 per person. Cash dinner and bar available.
Couples/Singles
For Info and reservations, Call 631-368-4361, http://www.MarkenMusic.com
The Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd., Glen Cove
Band: Long Island Sound Swing Band
Bill Wilkinson and the Long Island Sound Swing Band delivers that full, big band sound.
Bill Wilkinson
Phone: 631-874-0164
Email:
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Friday, Jul 8, 2011 • Most Dangerous Big Band plays for the Islip Arts Council • IslipArtsCouncil
NY Most Dangerous Big Band Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at Bay Shore Marina Friday 7:30 PM From Gershwin to Sinatra, from Nat King Cole to Santana, to Norah Jones and beyond – from “Georgia on My Mind†to “New York State of Mind†– New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band brings that traditional Big Band sound to over 200 tunes in their formidable repertoire. The NYMDBB are as capable a group as you are likely to find in any aggregation. Each member brings a distinct flavor to the mix, creating the smooth powerhouse performances that this band is renowned for, to audiences all over Long Island. Concert location: at the end of South Clinton Ave. south of Montauk Hwy., (by the YMCA) in Bay Shore. Rain location: concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip
The complete calendar of events can be found at: http://www.islipartscouncil.org/free_concerts.html
Organizer: Islip Arts Council (IslipArtsCouncil)
The Islip Arts Council provides diverse audiences with activities which encompass both Presentation and Service to the Arts field. Its presentations cover a variety of disciplines ranging from fine classical music to Master Classes with renowned musicians, for little or no cost.
This summer they have an expansive calendar of events, including: Free Concerts, Especially for Children, Music, Theater, Dance, Exhibits, Film, Workshops, Lectures and Classes. Not to be missed is New York Philharmonic Free Concert at Heckscher State Park.
The free concerts include some great bands for swing dancing. Check their complete calendar.
Islip Arts Council
50 Irish Lane
East Islip, NY 11730
Website: http://www.islipartscouncil.org
Telephone: 631-224-5420
Fax: 631-224-5440
Email:
Pricing: Free
Saturday, Jul 9, 2011 • Midsummer Nights Swing @ Lincoln Center • Not a SDLI Event
Ray Collins’ Hot Club
New York debut
Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 6:00
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Channeling 1940s and ’50s jump blues with a perfectly authentic energy. Setting the dance floor on fire with just a few brassy bars. Perfectly recreating the favorites while writing new tunes that jump and jive like classics. You’ll find all of that in this wild nine-piece German group, Ray Collins’ Hot Club, who’ve released a string of feverish, hard-swinging albums and are ready to bring their utterly danceable sound to New York for the first time.
Jump Blues, Swing, Rock ’n’ Roll
Dance Lesson: Paolo Pasta Lanna Teaches Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie
DJ: DJ Phast Phreddie
Damrosch Park @ Lincoln Center, NYC
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Monday, Jul 11, 2011 • New York Rat Pack & Friends @ E.W Allen Town Park, Farmingdale • {REL[3998][sponsor]ygDFaY2LREL}
THE NEW YORK RAT PACK AND FRIENDS – Celebrating the singing, swinging styles of Frankie, Sammy and Dino with special guest star Marilyn Monroe
Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Motor Avenue, Farmingdale, NY
The full calendar of events can be found at: http://www.oysterbaytown.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B11668C1C-ED2F-40D5-A2D8-6C8867D63946%7D&DE=%7BB23EF226-35D7-4970-9BCF-084191F04E5E%7D
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 • Midsummer Nights Swing @ Lincoln Center •
Palmetto Bug Stompers
New York debut
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:00
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
“There’s nothing like New Orleans,†the Palmetto Bug Stompers croon. Featuring Washboard Chaz (impresario of the cult favorite “ChazFestâ€) alongside some of New Orleans’s finest purveyors of traditional jazz, the Stompers got their start playing in the streets before moving indoors to Crescent City haunts along bustling Frenchmen Street. Get ready for some good old Big Easy fun as they bring their rough-hewn street-band style to the Big Apple for the very first time.
New Orleans Swing, Traditional Jazz
Dance Lesson: Chance Bushman and Amy Johnson of New Orleans, Louisiana Teach Lindy Hop and Swing
DJ: DJ Eve
Damrosch Park @ Lincoln Center, NYC
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (2nd Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson tonight.
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jul 12, 2011 • Picnic Pops @ OWG: Harlem Renaissance Orchestra • {REL[3903][sponsor]ygDFaY2LREL}
Wednesday, July 13th
Harlem Renaissance Orchestra - We chose the name Harlem Renaissance Orchestra because it is the residence and birth place of several of our members. The word renaissance means rebirth or revival and our mission is to revive the music of the Big Band Era and to preserve this music in its living form by giving recognition to some of its leading figures: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Pops Louie Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lucky Millinder, Earl Fatha Hines, Billy Eckstine, Lionel Hampton and many others.
Bring a lawn char or blanket and a couple of friends, and OWG will provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Gates open at 5:00 pm. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. $10.00 General Admission; $8.00 - 62 and older; $8.00 - OWG members; free for children 17 and under.
Thursday, Jul 14, 2011 • Midsummer Nights Swing @ Lincoln Center •
The Hot Sardines
Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 6:00
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Steeped in hot jazz, salty stride piano, and the kind of foot-stomping blues Louis Armstong and Fats Waller used to make, the Hot Sardines’ love of almost century-old sounds also extends to Parisian music-hall chansons. A tap dancer and guest accordionist Mira Stroika round out this special Bastille Day fête. In the spirit of Bastille Day, dress in your French-inspired best: Parisian coquette, Marie Antoinette, Moulin Rouge, Folies Bergère, or even street mime. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.
Hot Jazz, French Chanson
The previously scheduled Caravan Palace performance has been canceled.
Dance Lesson: Angela Harriel Teaches Lindy Hip Hop & Electro Coast Swing
DJ: DJ Dhundee
Presented in association with Gemini and Scorpio, creators of themed costume events with live entertainment. G&S’s speakeasy-style Swing House party, which Time Out New York says is “like a remixed version of the roaring ’20s, with live music and burlesque dancing†and “an event worth wearing that ridiculous zoot suit,†is now in its fourth year, happening mostly in underground Brooklyn lofts. The party draws loyal costumed dancers for both authentic vintage jazz and electro-swing.
Damrosch Park @ Lincoln Center, NYC
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Saturday, Jul 16, 2011 • Fifties Sock Hop in Lindenhurst • Not a SDLI Event
Edgar & Linda are hosting a fun, fifties sock-hop. Intro Lesson at 7 pm taught by Sarah & Gilles (this is truly the last chance dance as they will be driving to WI the next day)
Details:
FIFTIES SOCK HOP!!
July 16th 2011, 7pm to midnight!
Knights of Columbus
400 South Broadway, Lindenhurst, NY
7:00 Beginner Swing Dance Lesson taught by Gilles & Sarah
Featuring Live and DJ music.
Dinner Buffet
Beer, Wine & Soda included
Hot food provided by Mary’s Pizza and Pasta of Farmingdale, NY.
Cost: $35 per person, only 300 tickets will be sold and they are going fast!
Don’t miss out on this Jump N Jive time! Get your tickets now!
To Reserve Tickets e-mail or
If you have an old car, bring it! It only adds to the fun night! Be prepared for some 50’s trivia!
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Sunday, Jul 17, 2011 • The Isotope Stompers @ Stony Brook Village Green • Not a SDLI Event
Stony Brook Village kicks off the Sunday Summer Concerts on the Green series with the Isotope Stompers Dixieland Jazz Band. This is a free outdoor concert from 7 PM - 9 PM on the village green. Visit http://www.stonybrookvillage.com/ for more information.
The full calendar of events is available at http://www.stonybrookvillage.com/Documents/scgsmalled.pdf
Venue: Stony Brook Village Green
The village green is located across from the Stony Brook Post office at 129 MAIN ST, STONY BROOK, NY
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Pricing: Free
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 • Swing Lesson and DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (SDLI) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Shannon and John will be teaching a half hour basic swing lesson starting at 7:30
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jul 19, 2011 • Picnic Pops @ OWG: Vince Giordano and His Nighthawks • {REL[3907][sponsor]ygDFaY2LREL}
Wednesday, July 20th
Vince Giordano and His Nighthawks - In 30 years as a bandleader, Vince Giordano has become the authority on recreating the sounds of 1920s and ‘30s jazz and popular music. “I just love the energy of the early jazz,” says Giordano. “I wanted to recapture some of that.” Early appearances with Leon Redbone and on the Prairie Home Companion and lending his talents to Francis Ford Coppola’s film The Cotton Club, led to working with Dick Hyman’s Orchestra in half a dozen Woody Allen soundtracks then as a bass player in Sean Penn’s band in Woody’s Sweet and Lowdown. He and the Nighthawks were featured in Gus Van Sant’s film Finding Forrester, in Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Robert DeNiro’s film, The Good Shepherd, Tamara Jenkin’s The Savages and recently Sam Mendes’ film: Revolutionary Road, and Away We Go; plus Michael Mann’s film Public Enemies.
Bring a lawn char or blanket and a couple of friends, and OWG will provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Gates open at 5:00 pm. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. $10.00 General Admission; $8.00 - 62 and older; $8.00 - OWG members; free for children 17 and under.
Sunday, Jul 24, 2011 • Edward deCorsia and New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band @ Stony Brook Village Green • Not a SDLI Event
Stony Brook Village continues the Sunday Summer Concerts on the Green series with Ed Decorsia and New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band. This is a free outdoor concert from 7 PM - 9 PM on the village green. Visit http://www.stonybrookvillage.com/ for more information
The full calendar of events is available at http://www.stonybrookvillage.com/Documents/scgsmalled.pdf
Venue: Stony Brook Village Green
The village green is located across from the Stony Brook Post office at 129 MAIN ST, STONY BROOK, NY
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Pricing: Free
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 • Swing Lesson and DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (SDLI) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Maria and Ed will be teaching a half hour basic swing lesson starting at 7:30
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jul 26, 2011 • Picnic Pops @ OWG: Louis, Louis & Louis (ie: Prima, Armstrong and Jordan) • {REL[3909][sponsor]ygDFaY2LREL}
Wednesday, July 27th
Louis, Louis & Louis—The Prima “Big Night” is a band dedicated to the music of Louis Prima and two of his influences, Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan! Born in New Orleans, Prima was raised on the same Dixieland influences that created Armstrong’s infectious style, jazz improvisation, a wild sense of humor and scat singing that just never stops! Prima’s genius was bringing Italian San Remo style music to the mix. Louis Jordan, another icon of jazz music and musical humor also enriched the pallet of swing music with his vocals and upbeat, humorous songs. Singer/ keyboardist and leader, Murray Weinstock’s swinging vocal musical style was set after meeting Armstrong at age 12! Along with some of the New York City’s finest musicians, Weinstock has been entertaining audiences and providing dance music with vocal harmonies that keeps people on their feet. Weinstock, has recorded and/or toured with Manhattan Transfer, Dr. John, Phoebe Snow, Howard McGhee, The Moonglows’ Harvey Fuqua and Chuck Berry, to name a few. As a composer, his songs have been featured in films and commercials, as well as the off-Broadway show Tony & Tina’s Wedding. He created a CD of dog songs called Tails of the City that was featured on All Things Considered and will be part of NPR’s CD new compilation, “Driveway Moments.”
Bring a lawn char or blanket and a couple of friends, and OWG will provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Gates open at 5:00 pm. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. $10.00 General Admission; $8.00 - 62 and older; $8.00 - OWG members; free for children 17 and under.
Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 • Tommy Keys @ Bayard Cutting Arboretum • {REL[4012][sponsor]ygDFaY2LREL}
Tommy Keys Bayard Cutting Arboretum Sunday 2:00 PM Tommy Keys, International Boogie and Blues Man, has a winning combination - Barrelhouse Boogie & Blues Piano with moody, Soulful Vocals. His individual style encompasses elements of New Orleans Blues, Funk, Boogie and Jazz.
Pricing: Free
Tuesday, Aug 2, 2011 • No SDLI Dance Aug 2 • SDLI
The Moose Lodge is not available for the next two weeks. No swing dance the first and second week of August.
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Sunday, Aug 7, 2011 • Shenole Latimer & Friends @ Stony Brook Village Green • Not a SDLI Event
Stony Brook Village continues the Sunday Summer Concerts on the Green series with the Shnole Latimer Quartet. This is a free outdoor concert from 7 PM - 9 PM on the village green. Visit http://www.stonybrookvillage.com/ for more information
The full calendar of events is available at http://www.stonybrookvillage.com/Documents/scgsmalled.pdf
Venue: Stony Brook Village Green
The village green is located across from the Stony Brook Post office at 129 MAIN ST, STONY BROOK, NY
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Pricing: Free
Sunday, Aug 7, 2011 • Brian Lewis and his New Vintage Swing Orchestra @ Morgan Park, Glen Cove NY • Not a SDLI Event
This is a free outdoor concert held at Morgan Park in Glen Cove. The New Vintage Swing Orchestra plays a rich and vibrant assortment of songs crossing the generations.
The full calendar of events is available at http://morganparkmusic.org/schedule.php
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Pricing: Free
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2011 • No SDLI Dance Aug 9 • SDLI
The Moose Lodge is not available for the next two weeks. No swing dance the first and second week of August.
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Friday, Aug 12, 2011 • Swingtime Big Band @ Bay Shore Marina • IslipArtsCouncil
Swingtime Big Band Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at Bay Shore Marina Friday 7:30 PM The New York Times described this 20-piece band as “Musicians who make the sounds of the pre-rock era rock!†Renowned for its performances of classic music from the Swing Era and the Great American Songbook, SWINGTIME brings to life both the style and the spirit of this timeless music for today’s audiences. Both concert-goers and Ballroom dancers alike have been dazzled by SWINGTIME’s authentic recreations of the classics by such legendary Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey--among many others. Concert location: at the end of South Clinton Ave. south of Montauk Hwy., (by the YMCA) in Bay Shore. In Case of Rain concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip
Band: Swingtime Big Band
Swing Time Big Band
Dedicated to the performance of America’s greatest popular standards, SWINGTIME BIG BAND is a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through early 1950’s). The ensemble specializes in performing original arrangements of Big Band classics from the Great American Songbook, bringing to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color.
SWINGTIME thrills concert audiences and Ballroom dancers alike with authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Charlie Barnet and Stan Kenton, among many others.
With the recent renaissance in popularity of both swing music and ballroom dancing, this versatile ensemble has been enjoying remarkable success playing both the swing music that is its calling card, as well as a wide variety of tunes to accommodate the many varied styles requested by ballroom dancersThe Lindy, Fox Trot, Peabody, Cha-Cha, Tango, Merengue, Rhumba and Mambo, among others. Highlights of the many prestigious venues at which SWINGTIME members have performed include: Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, Tavern on the Green and the Rainbow Room.
Steven Shaiman, Artistic Director
Phone: 516-876-8324
Email:
Website: http://swingtimeny.com
Organizer: Islip Arts Council (IslipArtsCouncil)
The Islip Arts Council provides diverse audiences with activities which encompass both Presentation and Service to the Arts field. Its presentations cover a variety of disciplines ranging from fine classical music to Master Classes with renowned musicians, for little or no cost.
This summer they have an expansive calendar of events, including: Free Concerts, Especially for Children, Music, Theater, Dance, Exhibits, Film, Workshops, Lectures and Classes. Not to be missed is New York Philharmonic Free Concert at Heckscher State Park.
The free concerts include some great bands for swing dancing. Check their complete calendar.
Islip Arts Council
50 Irish Lane
East Islip, NY 11730
Website: http://www.islipartscouncil.org
Telephone: 631-224-5420
Fax: 631-224-5440
Email:
Pricing: Free
Sunday, Aug 14, 2011 • Bay Big Band @ Our Lady of Assumption • Not a SDLI Event
7-11pm
Our Lady of Assumption Church
Street Fair & Feast Carnival Rides, Games, Food, Casino, Live Band
Copiague, NY
Band: Bay Big Band
Five “swinging” saxes, four “Strong” trombones, “Screaming” trumpets and a “Heart Pounding” rhythm section. The Bay Big Band brings to life the sounds of the Glenn Mill, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman at their swinging best with their original musical arrangements.
Contacts: Larry Levenberg, Bill Joseph
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 • Swing Lesson and DJ Dance @ Huntinton Moose Lodge • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Shannon and John will be teaching a half hour basic swing lesson starting at 7:30
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersWednesday, Aug 17, 2011 • Swing Dancing @ Museum of the City of NY featuring “The Tickled Pinks” • Not a SDLI Event
The Museum of the City of New York is hosting a summer concert series every Wednesday night through the end of August. The August 17th band is a retro boogie-woogie group by the name of The Tickled Pinks. Yehoodi will also be in attendance to teach swing dance to concert goers. Admission is regularly $15.00, but they will give the member rate ($10) to anyone who mentions Swing Dance Long Island. Admission also includes a drink ticket for a beverage or snack at the bar as well as admission to the museum.
Reminiscent of the Andrew Sisters, The Tickled Pinks features boogie-woogie: a retro style and sultry sound that also includes pre-war “barbershop quartet†harmonies. The band includes—in addition to the three female vocalists—brass, keyboard, and an upright bass.
For more information visit: http://www.mcny.org/
Museum of the City of New York · 1220 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10029 · 212.534.1672
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Thursday, Aug 18, 2011 • Gail Storm @ Brookwood Hall • IslipArtsCouncil
Gail Storm Town of Islip 2011 Free Summer Concert Series at Brookwood Hall Thursday 7:30 PM The Gail Storm Band will be swingin’ the blues and jazz. This program will feature band leader Gail Storm on keyboards/vocals with Shenole Latimer on saxophone and Joe Vicino on guitar. Tunes will range from rockin’ boogie woogie to swingin’ classic jazz standards. The chemistry between these musicians is notably electric and contagious. For more information about Gail Storm music, visit http://www.GailStormMusic.com. Concert Location: 50 Irish Lane, East Islip . In Case of Rain concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip
Band: Gail Storm Band
BOOGIE WOOGIE, TRADITIONAL BLUES, SWINGIN’ CLASSIC JAZZ STANDARDS, BALLADS AND MORE!: The Gail Storm Band does it all with Storm on keyboards and vocals AND her phenomenal sidemen-and women! Gail is a true performer as she reinterprets the classics and delivers the message directly to your dancing feet.
Gaye Adegbalola of “Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women”:
“Gail embodies the special ‘joie de vivre’ of a blues woman....Her boogie treatments make me want to shake my bootie, but the slow tunes hit me deep in the gut....On her debut CD, Just the Blues, she captures that joy, that special spirit...it becomes contagious to the listener!”
Gail Storm is a New York based singer/songwriter/pianist who performs in NY as well as on the national and international circuits. Her blues stylings embrace the root music she cherishes and provide a refreshing frame to other genres, such as classic jazz, pop and original compositions. Though Gail draws her musical influences from traditionally-based performers such as Meade Lux Lewis, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, and Louis Jordan, many of her fans compare her to modern day performers such as Diana Krall and Marcia Ball. The “Storm” is known to have a “heavy left hand” as demonstrated by her strong, rhythmic bass lines-particularly evident in the “boogie woogie”. Repertoire ranges from traditional blues and boogie woogie to swingin’ classic jazz standards, ballads, pop, and originals thrown into the mix.
Ms. Storm regularly performs in a wide variety of venues (solo or as bandleader) and has radio, film and television appearances to her credit. She has opened for Maria Muldaur, Henry Butler, and Bakithi Kumalo (of Paul Simon ). She has shared the stage with greats such as Charlie Sayles and Sarah McLawler. As bandleader, Gail has had such notable sidemen such as WyCliffe Gordon, Jerry Weldon, Toby Walker, and Adam Rapa. In addition to her performance schedule, Gail also leads multi-media music themed presentations (eg “Women In The Blues”, “Tribute to Carole King”, “The Essential Blues"), conducts Music and Art Workshops, and provides music lessons. She has been on staff at the award-winning Augusta Blues & Swing Week.
Discography includes her trio studio recording: “Just The Blues”, a live sextet recording “Live At The Vail-Leavitt”, and a jazz collaborative work “Duets”. She is currently working on releasing a recording of original work in 2013-stay tuned!
Website: www.GailStormMusic.com
Organizer: Islip Arts Council (IslipArtsCouncil)
The Islip Arts Council provides diverse audiences with activities which encompass both Presentation and Service to the Arts field. Its presentations cover a variety of disciplines ranging from fine classical music to Master Classes with renowned musicians, for little or no cost.
This summer they have an expansive calendar of events, including: Free Concerts, Especially for Children, Music, Theater, Dance, Exhibits, Film, Workshops, Lectures and Classes. Not to be missed is New York Philharmonic Free Concert at Heckscher State Park.
The free concerts include some great bands for swing dancing. Check their complete calendar.
Islip Arts Council
50 Irish Lane
East Islip, NY 11730
Website: http://www.islipartscouncil.org
Telephone: 631-224-5420
Fax: 631-224-5440
Email:
Pricing: Free
Saturday, Aug 20, 2011 • THE 6TH BI-ANNUAL JAZZ AGE LAWN PARTY ON GOVERNORS ISLAND SATURDAY & SUNDAY • Not a SDLI Event
THE 6TH BI-ANNUAL
JAZZ AGE LAWN PARTY
ON GOVERNORS ISLAND
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, August 20TH & 21ST, 2011
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission $7/advance, $10/door (Children Under 12 Free)
Visit http://www.eventbee.com/v/jazzagelawnparty for information and advanced tickets
Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra invites you to join us on this hidden gem just off the southeastern tip of Manhattan, nestled in the heart of majestic New York Harbor.
Under a shady grove of centuries-old trees, caressed by fresh sea air, a sprawli.ng green surrounded by historic officers’ quarters and 18th century naval ramparts becomes the setting for a true Gatsby affair. A recession-friendly $7 advance admission gives you access to one of the Summer’s most magnificent celebrations.
Widely anticipated by flappers, sporting gents and tiny tots alike, this event has been featured and reviewed consistently by The New York Times, who selected the Jazz Age Lawn Party as one of the most memorable parties of 2009 and 2010.
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 • Swing Lesson and DJ Dance @ Huntinton Moose Lodge • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Ed and Maria will be teaching a half hour basic swing lesson starting at 7:30
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Aug 30, 2011 • Stretching Our Limits… Dance Lesson and DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (SDLI) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
This will be the first event of a new series. Three to four times a year on the 5th Tuesday in a month we’re going to mix things up a bit. We’re still working out the details but this lesson may be a Jitterbug Stroll, Texas Two Step, a waltz or a latin number. We’ll let you know shortly after we know.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Sep 6, 2011 • Swing Dance Tuesday • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Sep 10, 2011 • Long Island Jazz Orchestra • SDLI
Long Island Jazz Orchestra
Band: Long Island Jazz Orchestra
Mike Ficco & The Long Island Jazz Orchestra
The Long Island Jazz Orchestra, recognized as one of the most exciting and versatile 16-piece big bands in the New York metropolitan area, was formed by Mike Ficco with the area’s finest and most accomplished jazz musicians. The band specializes in performing original distinctive compositions and arrangements of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich and others. The band also features vocalist Frank Russo performing the songs of Dean Martin, Tony Bennet and others. Join us!
Web: http://www.lijazz.com/
Phone: 631-723-0693
Email:
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Sep 13, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (2nd Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson tonight.
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Sep 20, 2011 • Tuesday Night Swing with The Blue Vipers • SDLI
The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersTuesday, Sep 27, 2011 • Swing Dance Tuesday • SDLI
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. The rest of the evening we will be playing a very danceable mix of music for swing dancing.
What are you waiting for - give it a try!
The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Oct 1, 2011 • SDLI Barn Dance with Long Island Sound Orchestra • SDLI
Long Island Sound Orchestra
Band: Long Island Sound Swing Band
Bill Wilkinson and the Long Island Sound Swing Band delivers that full, big band sound.
Bill Wilkinson
Phone: 631-874-0164
Email:
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Oct 4, 2011 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Oct 11, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (2nd Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson) • SDLI
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson tonight.
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
“Caring Hands” Food Pantry in Huntington Station is in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Oct 18, 2011 • Swing Dance with Gail Storm at the Moose Lodge • SDLI
Get ready for a night of great dancing! Gail Storm is back from her Korean tour and we eager to have back for our SDLI Tuesday dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge.
*Lou Margorie-freelance critic following a WPKN benefit at the Martha Clara Vineyards about Gail Storm:
“WOW...You and the boys were F....en Hot. I have never seen you with a band. I have ripped myself off for all these years. Your tough yet fragile appeal in conjunction with your heart-piercing icy hot vocals and restless but warm persona had the audience (me included) eating out of your hand and off your smokin’ 88’s. Your intensely personal lyrics whether covers or originals easily bait a melodic hook with the confidence of a Brill building pro. You are the perfect symbol of an up-jumped Blues persona. Sincere, technically gifted, committed to your roots, and by G*… worldly as hell. I know you have felt the Blues with which you so easily impart to your audience.... Your gifted ability to present truly happy music about life’s pains, anguishes, and suffering, and brief moments of glory, evidences why you are here to hear. “
Ed and Maria are collecting for “Caring Hands” Food Pantry in Huntington Station. Caring Hands in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now.
Band: Gail Storm Band
BOOGIE WOOGIE, TRADITIONAL BLUES, SWINGIN’ CLASSIC JAZZ STANDARDS, BALLADS AND MORE!: The Gail Storm Band does it all with Storm on keyboards and vocals AND her phenomenal sidemen-and women! Gail is a true performer as she reinterprets the classics and delivers the message directly to your dancing feet.
Gaye Adegbalola of “Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women”:
“Gail embodies the special ‘joie de vivre’ of a blues woman....Her boogie treatments make me want to shake my bootie, but the slow tunes hit me deep in the gut....On her debut CD, Just the Blues, she captures that joy, that special spirit...it becomes contagious to the listener!”
Gail Storm is a New York based singer/songwriter/pianist who performs in NY as well as on the national and international circuits. Her blues stylings embrace the root music she cherishes and provide a refreshing frame to other genres, such as classic jazz, pop and original compositions. Though Gail draws her musical influences from traditionally-based performers such as Meade Lux Lewis, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, and Louis Jordan, many of her fans compare her to modern day performers such as Diana Krall and Marcia Ball. The “Storm” is known to have a “heavy left hand” as demonstrated by her strong, rhythmic bass lines-particularly evident in the “boogie woogie”. Repertoire ranges from traditional blues and boogie woogie to swingin’ classic jazz standards, ballads, pop, and originals thrown into the mix.
Ms. Storm regularly performs in a wide variety of venues (solo or as bandleader) and has radio, film and television appearances to her credit. She has opened for Maria Muldaur, Henry Butler, and Bakithi Kumalo (of Paul Simon ). She has shared the stage with greats such as Charlie Sayles and Sarah McLawler. As bandleader, Gail has had such notable sidemen such as WyCliffe Gordon, Jerry Weldon, Toby Walker, and Adam Rapa. In addition to her performance schedule, Gail also leads multi-media music themed presentations (eg “Women In The Blues”, “Tribute to Carole King”, “The Essential Blues"), conducts Music and Art Workshops, and provides music lessons. She has been on staff at the award-winning Augusta Blues & Swing Week.
Discography includes her trio studio recording: “Just The Blues”, a live sextet recording “Live At The Vail-Leavitt”, and a jazz collaborative work “Duets”. She is currently working on releasing a recording of original work in 2013-stay tuned!
Website: www.GailStormMusic.com
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersTuesday, Oct 25, 2011 • Halloween Theme Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Halloween Theme Swing Dance. Costumes are optional.
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
“Caring Hands” Food Pantry in Huntington Station is in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Nov 1, 2011 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
“Caring Hands” Food Pantry in Huntington Station is in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Nov 5, 2011 • Barn Dance with Tommy James and the Black Tie Orchestra • SDLI
This Saturday evening at the Smithtown Brush Barn we will be having two swing bands! We will start off with a short set of dance music by a young group of musicians which Tom leads. Then for the main event we will have Tommy James and the Black Tie Orchestra give us that big band dance sound.
Lesson at 7:30PM. Bands from 8:00PM to 11:00PM.
Please note the name of the band is Black Tie Orchestra. We are not expecting anyone to show up wearing formal attire.
Also note that the daylight saving time changes this weekend, so you have an extra hour to stay up late.
Message from Ed and Maria - Caring Hands Food Pantry in Huntington Station is in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now.
Band: Tommy James & His Allstars
Phone: 631.463.6413
Web: http://www.tjallstars.com/
Email:
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Nov 8, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (2nd Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. PMoose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson tonight.
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
“Caring Hands” Food Pantry in Huntington Station is in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Nov 15, 2011 • Rockabilly Swing Dance with the Buzzards • SDLI
Tuesday Swing Dance Featuring The Buzzards
Join Roy Wilson and the band for an exciting night of swing dancing to Rockabilly music.
Lesson at 7:30PM and Band at 8:00PM.
Message from Ed and Maria = Caring Hands Food Pantry in Huntington Station is in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now.
Band: The Buzzards
From the Buzzards web site....
The Buzzards are a rockabilly band out of Long Island.
Besides inciting riotous mayhem and general debauchery (not to mention occasional nudity), the Buzzards have performed at every rockabilly hot spot, including the Rodeo Bar in Manhattan and the Blue Comet just outside of Philly.
They are the house band at the Bayou in Long Island and performed at the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas for the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend four years in a row. They were rewarded with a standing ovation each year. They have performed at the Indy Rockabilly Rebel Weekend, the Heavey Rebel Weekender in North Carolina, and Rock n Rods in Philly. They performed for the Rockabilly Hall of Fame many times, most notably at the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first sold out concert, in Memphis, TN.
They are the band of choice to open for national acts and received outstanding praise for their performance with the great Scotty Moore. Scotty even came out to the diner with the Buzzards after the show.
The Buzzards’ CD, “The Grand Buffet,” is still available.
Website: http://www.thebuzzards.com/
MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/thebuzzards1
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersTuesday, Nov 22, 2011 • Swing Dance at the Moose Lodge • SDLI
Sarah & Gilles are down on Long Island this week and will be attending our Tuesday dance. Come on down and hear what they have been up to.
Great turnout last week with the Buzzards.
We also celebrated Joes birthday in SDLI style with birthday cake and jam!!! That right, the ladies got Joe on the dance floor.
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar! Lesson at 7:30PM and music at 8:00PM.
Message from Ed and Maria - Caring Hands Food Pantry in Huntington Station is in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now. Thanks to those who have already dropped off some food.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Nov 26, 2011 • Thanksgiving Weekend Dance with New Vintage Swing • SDLI
You had your full of turkey and shopped to you dropped. Now it’s time to put on those dance shoes have an great evening out. Join your Swing Dance Long Island friends at the Smithtown Brush Barn during this Thanksgiving weekend. Dance lesson will start at 7:30PM and the band at 8:00PM. Brian Lewis and the New Vintage Swing will be performing for our dancing pleasure.
This event actually take the place of our December dance.
Message from Ed and Maria - Caring Hands Food Pantry in Huntington Station is in desperate need of food due to the last storm. Please donate any canned or dry goods for the month of October/November at any SDLI Tuesdays or Saturday dance. Why wait for the holidays - be generous now.
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Nov 29, 2011 • Swing Dance at the Moose Lodge w/Jitterbug Stroll • SDLI
Being the fifth Tuesday of the month, our dance lesson at 7:30PM will be the Swing line dance called the Jitterbug Stroll. DJ music will begin at 8:00PM.
Attribution to Wikipedia for the Jitterbug Stroll step list below.
The dance is organized in groups of 6 bars of 8 beats each. each group of 6 bars faces a different direction on the dance floor - meaning the dancer turns 90 degrees every 6 bars. every group of 6 bars is organized in the following way: 3 bars of a signature step, 1 bar of stroll around/pivot turn, 1 bar of signature step and 1 bar of a break step that helps the dancer turn 90 degrees. The signature step is different for every group of 6 bars.
first group (the first bar in every group starts with the right leg always)
Hustle forward (2 beats)
Skip back (2 beats)
Boogie Forward twice (4 beats)
Hustle forward (2 beats)
Skip back (2 beats)
Boogie Forward twice (4 beats)
Hustle forward (2 beats)
Skip back (2 beats)
Boogie Forward twice (4 beats)
Stroll Around (sometimes also called jazz pivot turn) (8 beats)
Hustle forward (2 beats)
Skip back (2 beats)
Boogie Forward twice (4 beats)
Break step (4 beats) (step right, tap left behind right, step left, tap right behind left)
Turn 90 degrees (4 beats) (step right, turn 90 degrees, step back left, step back right, step forward left)
second group
Knee slap right (2 beats)
Knee slap left (2 beats)
Kick right and Shorty george 3 times (4 beats)
Knee slap right (2 beats)
Knee slap left (2 beats)
Kick right and Shorty george 3 times (4 beats)
Knee slap right (2 beats)
Knee slap left (2 beats)
Kick right and Shorty george 3 times (to the left) (4 beats)
Stroll Around (same as above)
Knee slap right (2 beats)
Knee slap left (2 beats)
Kick right and Shorty george 3 times (4 beats)
Break Step and Turn around (8 beats same as above)
third group
Suzie Q left (start with right leg cross over left) (8 beats)
Suzie Q right (start with left leg cross over right) (8 beats)
Suzie Q left (start with right leg cross over left) (8 beats)
Stroll Around (same as above)
Suzie Q left (start with right leg cross over left) (8 beats)
Break Step and Turn around (8 beats same as above)
fourth group (last one)
Boogie back kicking with right leg (4 beats)
Tick Tock (to the right) (4 beats)
Boogie back kicking with left leg (4 beats)
Tick Tock (to the left) (4 beats)
Boogie back kicking with right leg (4 beats)
Tick Tock (to the right) (4 beats)
Stroll Around (same as above)
Boogie back kicking with right leg (4 beats)
Tick Tock (to the right) (4 beats)
Break Step and Turn around (8 beats same as above)
and repeat from the top
When doing the Tick Tock you can tilt your head as a pendelum, starting in the direction you are moving.
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Dec 3, 2011 • No SDLI Dance Dec 3 •
Reminder. This is no SDLI dance on Dec 3rd, 2011. We actually had our December Barn dance during Thanksgiving weekend. Our weekly Tuesday dance will continue throughout the month of December.
Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:0PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
For your gift giving needs, please note Land’s End Business Outfitters is now offering 25% discount on our SDLI apparel. The code is EMSAVE25, good before Dec 9th. See the SDLI website (down at the bottom of the home page, for ordering information.)
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Dec 13, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (2nd Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson) • SDLI
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson this Tuesday evening.
SDLI’s 2012 Winter/Spring schedule will be announced at this dance. Over 10 bands have been booked. We have plenty of glossy cards with the dates for you to share with your friends. Spread the joy of dancing this season and encourage some friends to attend by including a SDLI card in some of your holiday cards for those people that you think would have fun swing dancing.
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Dec 20, 2011 • Swing Dance at the Moose Lodge • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:0PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Dec 27, 2011 • SDLI Holiday Dance - Bring your favorite dish/dessert/snack to share • SDLI
Swing Dance Long Island Holiday Swing Dance
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Doors open early at 7pm.
We will be having a holiday pot luck dinner, please bring a salad, entree, side or desert to share.
Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Rd, Greenlawn NY 11740
Singles & beginners are welcome. No partner necessary
Come alone…bring a friend…make a friend…
Large Wooden Dance Floor with Tables - Ample Parking
LEARN TO SWING DANCE!
7:30 - 8:00 PM Beginner Swing Lesson
ENJOY GENERAL DANCING TO DJ MUSIC from Deb!!
8:00 - 11:00 PM Social Dancing
Dance Styles include Swing, West Coast Swing, Ballroom and more.
Dance to the sounds of Swing, Big Band, Oldies, Blues, Latin and Country
Door Prizes / Cash Bar
Please bring your favorite dish/dessert/snack to share.
Also note that starting in January, memberships will be $15 per person.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jan 3, 2012 • Swing Dance Tuesday • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Jan 7, 2012 • 8th Annual Black Tie Dance • SDLI
Happy New Year! You’ve rung OUT the old year so swing IN the New Year with us.
Enjoy the fabulous sounds of Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra from NYC.
Formal attire encouraged, but optional. Most of our members enjoying getting dressed up for this annual event. (Check pictures of passed event on SDLI website.) If you don’t have a tux, no problem, we still rather see you in jeans then to have you not show up at all.
Beginners welcome, no partner required
Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks
7:30 - 8:00 pm, Fundamental Lesson
8:00 - 11:00 pm, dancing to live music
Last year’s Black Tie Dance pictured above.
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jan 10, 2012 • Swing Dance with West Coast Lesson • SDLI
We had a outstanding turnout for our 8th Annual Black Tie Dance this past Saturday at the Brush Barn.
Above is our group photo for the event. Click here for full image. We even made it into Newday.com with a great picture of Deb.
This Tuesday… Ellen from Matty-T will be joining us this evening to teach a West Coast Swing lesson at 7:30PM.
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jan 17, 2012 • Swing Dance Tuesday • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Jan 21, 2012 • CANCELLED: LITMA and SDLI’s 7th Annual Contra/Swing Dance • SDLI
This dance event has been CANCELLED. There was a conflict with the venue booking.
Instead, some of us are going to the Rockabilly Rave at the Hunting Moose Lodge. Details on SDLI.org website.
LITMA and SDLI’s 7th Annual
Contra/Swing Dance
Long Island Traditional Music Association (LITMA) and Swing Dance Long Island (SDLI) are teaming up for a Contra /Swing Dance once again! Singles and beginners welcome! No partner necessary!
Dances include contras, swings and waltzes.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Brooklyn Swing Ensemble
Caller / Contra Dance Instructor - Chart Guthrie
Swing Dance Lesson - Ed & Maria from Swing Dance Long Island Inc
8:00 – 11:00 General dancing and instruction
Door Prizes & Snacks / Refreshments.
Please bring your favorite snack to share.
Prices*: General Admission $15
LITMA / SDLI Members $10
Location: Brush Barn, 211 Middle Country Road, Smithtown NY 11787
Band: Brooklyn Swing Ensemble
Sam Zygmuntowicz - fiddle, mandolin
Danny Elias - clarinet, dumbek
Bill Peek - piano, guitar, banjo
Joe DePaolo - percussion
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 • Rockabilly Rave • Not a SDLI Event
Band: The Buzzards
From the Buzzards web site....
The Buzzards are a rockabilly band out of Long Island.
Besides inciting riotous mayhem and general debauchery (not to mention occasional nudity), the Buzzards have performed at every rockabilly hot spot, including the Rodeo Bar in Manhattan and the Blue Comet just outside of Philly.
They are the house band at the Bayou in Long Island and performed at the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas for the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend four years in a row. They were rewarded with a standing ovation each year. They have performed at the Indy Rockabilly Rebel Weekend, the Heavey Rebel Weekender in North Carolina, and Rock n Rods in Philly. They performed for the Rockabilly Hall of Fame many times, most notably at the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first sold out concert, in Memphis, TN.
They are the band of choice to open for national acts and received outstanding praise for their performance with the great Scotty Moore. Scotty even came out to the diner with the Buzzards after the show.
The Buzzards’ CD, “The Grand Buffet,” is still available.
Website: http://www.thebuzzards.com/
MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/thebuzzards1
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012 • Swing Dance Tuesday • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jan 31, 2012 • Swing Dance Tuesday • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersFriday, Feb 3, 2012 • DeFrost Dance Party at UUF Stony Brook • Not a SDLI Event
DeFrost Dance Party w/DJ’s Sweet G & Scorpion (Gayle & Steve)
$10/person - bring your own bottle of Wine or Growler of Beer ($3/uncork - please no 6 packs) - there will be snacks, Tap & Swing Demos and a fun night of Dancin, Dancin, Dancin (like a Dancin Machine) - Hustle, Hand Jive and shake a tail feather. Great classic soul/funk/disco and RocknRoll - relaxed atmosphere - invite some friends! call Steve or Gayle for info or reservations at 631.790.5236 or 5238
Held at:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
380 Nicolls Rd
Stony Brook, New York
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 • 50’s Night - Poodle Skirts • SDLI
This Saturday evening we will have a 50’s themed night. Feel free to show off your poodle skirts!
We will be having a DJ music this evening.
Beginners welcome, no partner required
Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks
7:30 - 8:00 pm, Fundamental Lesson
8:00 - 11:00pm, Dancing to DJ music
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday DJ
$10 General Admission, $8 Students with current ID, $7 SDLI MembersTuesday, Feb 7, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Feb 14, 2012 • Valentines Day SDLI Swing Dance • SDLI
Celebrate Valentines Day with your friends at SDLI this Tuesday evening.
West Coast dance instruction with Ellen.
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Feb 14, 2012 • Valentines Day Big Band Dance •
Valentine’s Big Band Dance! with the Long Island Sound 19-Piece Big Band at Koenig’s, Floral Park.
Enjoy Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Tony Bennett, Ballroom, Swing, Pop, Latin and More!
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7-10 PM. $25 per person. $30 pp for the Optional grand buffet dinner. Cash bar. Couples/Singles
For Info and reservations,
Call 631-368-4361, http://www.MarkenMusic.com
Koenig’s Restaurant, 86 S. Tyson Ave., Floral Park, NY, 11001
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 • Fat Tuesday Swing Dance at Moose Lodge • SDLI
In celebration of Fat Tuesday, we are planning to add a little Cajun spice. This evening we will be teaching the basic Cajun step and some moves.
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Feb 28, 2012 • Yet another Swing Dance • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Mar 3, 2012 • Swing Dance with the Soloman Douglas Trio • SDLI
We have resumed our scheduling of live bands at the Brush Barns.
Saturday, March 3rd the Soloman Douglas Trio will be performing for your dancing pleasure at the Brush Barn in Smithtown.
Beginners welcome, no partner required
Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks
7:30 - 8:00 pm, Fundamental Swing Lesson
8:00 - 11:00pm, Swing Dancing
Band: Solomon Douglas Trio
Solomon Douglas is a jazz pianist and bandleader, whose various bands have played at more than fifty exchanges, camps, workshops, and other events in North America, Asia, and Australia in the past ten years. His experience as a swing dancer and dance instructor gives him an understanding unique among musicians of the music that swing dancers and blues dancers like to dance to!
His influences as a pianist include Erroll Garner, Oscar Peterson, Gene Harris, Count Basie, and Thelonious Monk. His small groups (such as the Solomon Douglas Trio) play a mixture of musical styles including blues, old-school swing, and groovy mainstream swinging jazz with tinges of bop and soul-jazz.
Website: http://solomondouglas.com/
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSunday, Mar 4, 2012 • Second Annual Day of Dance Festival - FREE event at Stony Brook Univ • SBU Dance Club
The Second Annual Day of Dance Festival is being held on Sunday, March 4, 2012
Doors open at 12 PM! Our venue is the Student Activities Center Ballroom A. Read on for Schedule and Directions. If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to e-mail us. It is absolutely FREE and open to everyone!
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Schedule of Events:
12 PM - 1 PM: Registration & General Dancing
1 PM - 2 PM: Standard Workshop with Phyllis Hintze!
2 PM - 2:30 PM: General Dance Break
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Lunch Break*
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Latin Showcase
- with Bas Van Der Zanden and Veronika Simeonova!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Latin Workshop
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Social
7:00 PM: Good night!
*We will be offering an optional catered meal during the lunch break as an option. Tickets are $8 and can be bought the day of.
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Directions & Parking:
See the map below for directions from Exit 62 on I-495, the Long Island Expressway
[Click here for Map]
Parking is available right by Campus Dr. in the Student Activites Center Parking lot
Venue: Student Activites Center Ballroom A
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY, 11790
For more information, directions help, or any other related questions, please feel free to contact us at .
From: http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Clubs/ballroom/DayofDance.html
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Student Activites Center - Stony Brook University
SB BallroomBallroom A of the Student Activities Center is located in the heart of the Stony Brook University Campus. They have a wonderful large and modern ballroom for dancing and instruction.
Directions: Nicolls Rd North, Left at the 3rd Entrance Stony Brook Sign. Go up the hill and make a Right onto Circle Road. Continue to 3rd Stop Sign, make a Left onto Campus Drive. Take the immediate Left onto John S Toll Road and immediate Right into the parking lot. Walk in the same direction to the SAC about 500 ft away. It has large glass windows in the front lobby
Organizer: Stony Brook University Dance Club (SBU Dance Club)
The Stony Brook University Dance Club runs a full calendar of dance events at the Student Union Ballroom, including ballroom dance instructions on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday evening dance socials.
Pricing: Free
Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Mar 13, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
West Coast dance instruction with Ellen.
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Mar 20, 2012 • Lil’ Cliff and the Cliffhangers • SDLI
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. The rest of the evening we will be playing a very danceable mix of music for swing dancing.
What are you waiting for - give it a try!
The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersTuesday, Mar 27, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
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. The rest of the evening we will be playing a very danceable mix of music for swing dancing.
What are you waiting for - give it a try!
The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Apr 3, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
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. The rest of the evening we will be playing a very danceable mix of music for swing dancing.
What are you waiting for - give it a try!
The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Apr 7, 2012 • Nick Palumbo & the Flipped Fedoras in Smithtown • SDLI
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. The rest of the evening we will have Nick Palumbo and the Flipped Fedoras playing a solid swing mix of tunes.
What are you waiting for - give it a try!
Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks
Band: Nick Palumbo and the Flipped Fedoras
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Apr 10, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson.
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 Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Apr 14, 2012 • 3rd Annual Rockabilly Rumble • Not a SDLI Event
Big Daddy Deluxe is hosting it’s 3rd annual ROCKABILLY RUMBLE
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 6pm-midnight
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Rd.
Greenlawn, NY (631) 757-2777
3rd Annual Rockabilly Rumble
Multi-band event, featuring vendors, contests, food..
Not a SDLI event, but fun nevertheless.
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012 • Trever Davison Trio at SDLI Dance this Tuesday • SDLI
Nominated by “Dan’s Papers” for the best of best award several years running, for the best live entertainment and recommended by New York magazine annual “Weddings” edition, The Trevor Davison Orchestra has been a Hampton institution for over 16 years. Whether as an intimate jazz quartet or a full 17 piece swing band, we will help make sure your affair is indeed, a memorable occasion.
Led by the vocal styling of Allyson Davison, The Trevor Davison Orchestra and wedding band has been steadfast in reviving the Big Band era, here on Long Island and NYC, while performing a mix of swing, jazz and contemporary dance music.
Founder and band leader, Trevor Davison, has seen sellout weeks in advance for the widely acclaimed big band nights at the very posh Inn and Spa at East Wind in Wading River, NY. People travel from as far as Manhattan for the opportunity to dance the night away to the classic and contemporary sounds of this talented orchestra.
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: Trevor Davison Trio
Nominated by “Dan’s Papers” for the best of best award several years running, for the best live entertainment and recommended by New York magazine annual “Weddings” edition, The Trevor Davison Orchestra has been a Hampton institution for over 16 years. Whether as an intimate jazz quartet or a full 17 piece swing band, we will help make sure your affair is indeed, a memorable occasion.
Led by the vocal styling of Allyson Davison, The Trevor Davison Orchestra and wedding band has been steadfast in reviving the Big Band era, here on Long Island and NYC, while performing a mix of swing, jazz and contemporary dance music.
Founder and band leader, Trevor Davison, has seen sellout weeks in advance for the widely acclaimed big band nights at the very posh Inn and Spa at East Wind in Wading River, NY. People travel from as far as Manhattan for the opportunity to dance the night away to the classic and contemporary sounds of this talented orchestra.
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersSunday, Apr 22, 2012 • Hot Sardines return to the NYSDS Sunday April 22nd • NYSDS
New York Swing Dance Society
The Hot Sardines return to the NYSDS Sunday April 22nd!
Grammy Award for Vince Giordano and 2 Emmys for Dawn Hampton!
A note from Margaret, president of NYSDS-
I would like to announce two wonderful awards for excellence have been given to lifelong friends and contributors to the New York Swing Dance Society, Vince Giordano and Dawn Hampton, and they deserve our heartfelt congratulations. We are thrilled for them and they couldn’t be more deserving of these prestigious awards!
In order of awards received:
First I would like to congratulate Vince Giordano, and his Nighthawks, who have played for our NYSDS dances from the early days of the Cat Club and still recently at St Jean’s, for his Grammy Award.
“Grammy Award Winner! Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks won a Grammy at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Compilation Soundtrack for their CD “Boardwalk Empire Volume 1 - music from the HBO original series.”
Secondly, I would like to congratulate our loyal friend and consummate performer, and now author, who had been a supporter of the NYSDS since the initial days of the Cat Club as well, Dawn Hampton! The PBS video about her family band,"The Unforgettable Hampton Family” has WON TWO EMMYS in New York!! Congratulations Dawn!
Our Exciting Spring Line Up - all on Sundays!
Sunday April 22
the return of the great fun band, hot form Lincoln Center: The Hot Sardines this time with tap dancer Eddy “The Kid” Francisco
DJ –Voon
Teacher: Ben Rich
Sunday May 13
NYSDS 27th Anniversary and nycBABBLE.com dance weekend
Gerard Carelli Orchestra
special guest DJ Dawn Hampton!
Teacher: Jun Maruta
Sunday June 3
George Gee Orchestra and EmpireCitySwing.com dance Weekend
DJ: Michael Gamble
St Jean Baptiste Church - lower level to the left, 184 E 76th Street at Lexington Ave.
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St. Jean Baptiste Church has a beautiful floor, is right by the #6 subway at Lexington Avenue and 77th Street. Beer and wine are available. Doors open at 7 pm. Unless otherwise noted, a lesson will be offered from 7-8 pm. The band plays from 8-12. General Admission is $18; Students (with photo ID) and Seniors - $14. There is a place to hang your coats, but there is no formal coat check at this time. The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization, in its 26th year, dedicated to the revival and promotion of Swing Dance to live and recorded Big Band music. The NYSDS is organized under the New York Foundation for the Arts.
Margaret Batiuchok, President and Co-Founder
Pre-recorded Dance Schedule & Voice Mail 212-NY-NYSDS (212-696-9737). To join our e-mail list, contact . For more information, visit our website at http://www.nysds.org.
Schedule subject to change
Organizer: New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS)
Website: http://www.nysds.org/
Information: 212-NY-NYSDS
Email List:
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 • Yet another Swing Dance • SDLI
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 Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, May 1, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
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 Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, May 5, 2012 • Lt. Jim and the The Blue Saracens at the Barn in May 2012 • SDLI
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.
After a very long gap, we have been able to finally get the Blue Saracens back on the Island! They are not to be missed.
What are you waiting for - give it a try!
Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks
Band: Lt. Jim and The Blue Saracens
Lt. Jim & The Blue Saracens are New York City’s most unique jazz/swing ensemble, serving up an authentic and classic combination of original material and standards. Led by drummer “Lt. Jim” Petropoulos, featuring a crew of the hottest NYC area jazz musicians, and fronted by the uber-talented Jen Brooks, The Blue Saracens swing with the energy of an out of control uranium dynamo!
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, May 8, 2012 • Swing Dance at the Moose Lodge • SDLI
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson.
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 Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersFriday, May 11, 2012 • Mother’s Day Big Band Dance! with the Long Island Sound at Koenig’s • Not a SDLI Event
Mother’s Day Big Band Dance! with the Long Island Sound 19-Piece Big Band at Koenig’s, Floral Park.
Enjoy Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Tony Bennett, Ballroom, Swing, Pop, Latin and More!
Friday, May 11, 7-10 PM. $25 per person. $30 pp more for the Optional dinner. Cash bar. Couples/Singles
For Info and reservations, Call 631-368-4361, http://www.MarkenMusic.com
Box 1281 E. Northport NY 11731
Koenig’s Restaurant, Floral Park, NY, 11001
No refunds, exchanges, cancellations, or rainchecks. Cash food and bar. Please don’t bring food or drinks.
Band: Long Island Sound Swing Band
Bill Wilkinson and the Long Island Sound Swing Band delivers that full, big band sound.
Bill Wilkinson
Phone: 631-874-0164
Email:
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 • Gail Storm • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: Gail Storm Band
BOOGIE WOOGIE, TRADITIONAL BLUES, SWINGIN’ CLASSIC JAZZ STANDARDS, BALLADS AND MORE!: The Gail Storm Band does it all with Storm on keyboards and vocals AND her phenomenal sidemen-and women! Gail is a true performer as she reinterprets the classics and delivers the message directly to your dancing feet.
Gaye Adegbalola of “Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women”:
“Gail embodies the special ‘joie de vivre’ of a blues woman....Her boogie treatments make me want to shake my bootie, but the slow tunes hit me deep in the gut....On her debut CD, Just the Blues, she captures that joy, that special spirit...it becomes contagious to the listener!”
Gail Storm is a New York based singer/songwriter/pianist who performs in NY as well as on the national and international circuits. Her blues stylings embrace the root music she cherishes and provide a refreshing frame to other genres, such as classic jazz, pop and original compositions. Though Gail draws her musical influences from traditionally-based performers such as Meade Lux Lewis, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, and Louis Jordan, many of her fans compare her to modern day performers such as Diana Krall and Marcia Ball. The “Storm” is known to have a “heavy left hand” as demonstrated by her strong, rhythmic bass lines-particularly evident in the “boogie woogie”. Repertoire ranges from traditional blues and boogie woogie to swingin’ classic jazz standards, ballads, pop, and originals thrown into the mix.
Ms. Storm regularly performs in a wide variety of venues (solo or as bandleader) and has radio, film and television appearances to her credit. She has opened for Maria Muldaur, Henry Butler, and Bakithi Kumalo (of Paul Simon ). She has shared the stage with greats such as Charlie Sayles and Sarah McLawler. As bandleader, Gail has had such notable sidemen such as WyCliffe Gordon, Jerry Weldon, Toby Walker, and Adam Rapa. In addition to her performance schedule, Gail also leads multi-media music themed presentations (eg “Women In The Blues”, “Tribute to Carole King”, “The Essential Blues"), conducts Music and Art Workshops, and provides music lessons. She has been on staff at the award-winning Augusta Blues & Swing Week.
Discography includes her trio studio recording: “Just The Blues”, a live sextet recording “Live At The Vail-Leavitt”, and a jazz collaborative work “Duets”. She is currently working on releasing a recording of original work in 2013-stay tuned!
Website: www.GailStormMusic.com
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersTuesday, May 22, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Introductory East Coast Swing Lesson at 7:30PM. 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 Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, May 29, 2012 • Swing Dance Tuesday • SDLI
Introductory East Coast Swing Lesson at 7:30PM. 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 Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Jun 2, 2012 • Tommy James & the Black Tie Affair Orchestra • SDLI
Tommy James & the Black Tie Affair Orchestra
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. The rest of the evening we will have Tommy James & the Black Tie Affair Orchestra playing a solid swing mix of tunes.
What are you waiting for - give it a try!
Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks
Band: Tommy James & His Allstars
Phone: 631.463.6413
Web: http://www.tjallstars.com/
Email:
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jun 5, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
Introductory East Coast Swing Lesson at 7:30PM. 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 Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jun 12, 2012 • Tuesday Swing Dance with West Coast Swing Dance Instruction • SDLI
It’s the second Tuesday of the month so Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson.
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 Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Jun 16, 2012 • Riverhead Blues Festival - Little Cliff, The Buzzards and Roomful of Blues • Not a SDLI Event
The Riverhead Blues Festival is scheduled for June 16 and 17. It appears that June 16 is the date that would appeal to our members. Among other bands, Little Cliff, The Buzzards and Roomful of Blues will be playing that day.
The first band goes on at Noon and Roomful goes on from 8:45 to 10:00. Tickets are $15 for one day and $25 for both days and can be purchased on line.
The website is www.rhblues.com.
(Thanks to Pat for the info.)
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Saturday, Jun 16, 2012 • Swing Flings @ UUFSB • Not a SDLI Event
LET’S ALL GET UP AND DANCE TO SOME SONGS...from the 40s, 50s and 60s! The SWING FLINGS @ UUFSB dance series will hold its inaugural dance on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Dancing skills a little rusty? No worries. The evening begins with a basic swing lesson at 7:00 p.m. taught by Ed & Maria of Swing Dance LI; social dancing will follow from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. So get out your dancing shoes and LET’S DANCE! Some Ballroom and Latin will also be thrown into the mix. Admission $10 per person. Refreshments available. 50/50 Raffle and Prizes. Questions? Call Angela Amoroso at (631) 944-0521. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook is located at 380 Nicolls Road, just north of Route 347.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012 • Rockabilly Swing Dance with the Buzzards • SDLI
Join us for a night of dancing to a variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. Beginner lesson at 7:30PM and dancing starting at 8:00 PM. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Band: The Buzzards
From the Buzzards web site....
The Buzzards are a rockabilly band out of Long Island.
Besides inciting riotous mayhem and general debauchery (not to mention occasional nudity), the Buzzards have performed at every rockabilly hot spot, including the Rodeo Bar in Manhattan and the Blue Comet just outside of Philly.
They are the house band at the Bayou in Long Island and performed at the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas for the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend four years in a row. They were rewarded with a standing ovation each year. They have performed at the Indy Rockabilly Rebel Weekend, the Heavey Rebel Weekender in North Carolina, and Rock n Rods in Philly. They performed for the Rockabilly Hall of Fame many times, most notably at the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first sold out concert, in Memphis, TN.
They are the band of choice to open for national acts and received outstanding praise for their performance with the great Scotty Moore. Scotty even came out to the diner with the Buzzards after the show.
The Buzzards’ CD, “The Grand Buffet,” is still available.
Website: http://www.thebuzzards.com/
MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/thebuzzards1
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersThursday, Jun 21, 2012 • Music under the Stars - Dance Demo •
If you would like to participate in a Swing Dance demonstration for the folks at the Arbors Assisted Living communities in Islandia on Thursday, June 21st, please contact Dana at this Tuesday’s SDLI dance. We can also forward any emails send to . The time will be between 7-8PM.
The Ward Melville HS Honors Jazz Ensemble will be performing.
NOTE: You must have already contacted Dana to be added to the guest list. Please don’t just show up at the door. No jeans please.
thearborsassistedliving.com
1515 Veterans Hwy
Islandia, NY 11749