Each evening begins with a dance lesson at 6:30 PM for dancers of all levels of experience. The live music begins at 7:30 PM.
Midsummer Night Swing events take place on Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center (Columbus Avenue between 62nd and 65th Streets). Most tickets for individual events are $15 (price includes dance lessons) and admission for Kids' Day events is $5.
You can also buy a six-night swing pass for $78 (10% savings) or a season pass for $225 (40% savings). Buy tickets online or call 212-721-6500.
Midsummer Night Swing 2007 Schedule
Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 PMBattle Royal of the Bands
Join host Sam Champion from Good Morning America for the opening night of Midsummer Night Swing and a battle between tow of the swing era's greatest bands -- The Count Basie Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. George Gee & His Make Believe Ballroom Orchestra will play the Basie side while David Berger & the Sultans of Swing will represent Ellington.
Wednesday, June 20 at 6:30 PM
Charanga Soleil
The 10-piece NYC ensemble Charanga Soleil will get things moving with a blend of Cuban salsa, Congolese rumba-soukos, and Haitian compas.
Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 PM
Salute to Gay Pride
Celebrate Gay Pride with host Jai Rodriguez of Queer Eye fame, DJ Brenda Black, and DJ Max Rodriquez. Get down to the beats of disco, hustle, funk, and house.
Friday, June 22 at 6:30 PM
Big Joe & The Dynaflows
Big Joe will keep you jumping with swing, jazz, and jump blues.
Saturday, June 23 at 6:30 PM
Salsa Saturday
The Original Tito Puente Orchestra will take you back to the 1950s and the days of the mambo kings.
Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 PM
Big Band Tuesday
Swing to the classics with the 20-piece orchestra, Swingtime Big Band.
Wednesday, June 27 at 6:30 PM
Irish Traditional
Enjoy high-spirited traditional Irish dance to the sounds of the all-star Pride of New York Ceilie Band.
Thursday, June 28 at 6:30 PM
Low Jazz
David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band will keep you up late with the music of the 1920s and 30s. A special late-night acoustical set will continue from 10 PM to 11 PM.
Friday, June 29 at 6:30 PM
Western Swing
Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys will charm you with their fiddle and steel guitar backed by a big band orchestra.
Saturday, June 30 at 11 AM
Kids Day!
Kids will learn ballroom moves from Pierre Dulaine, the inspiration for the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom.
Saturday, June 30 at 6:30 PM
Salsa Saturday
Ray Rodriquez y Swing Sabroso are known for their fiery modern salsa dura -- or hard salsa.
More Midsummer Night Swing Events from July 3-21, 20007
