Midsummer Night Swing
Tuesday, July 6 2010
Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, W 62nd NYC
Featuring the New Orleans Moonshiners Band. Helping to start you off on the right foot, dance instructor Paolo "Pasta" Lanna at 6pm. And if you're lucky to snag a ticket to get on the dance floor, you won't want to miss the Performance at 7:00 Sharp. http://www.lincolncenter.org
Private Event
Sat June 3th 2010
New Rochelle, New York
Private Event
Wed June 9th 2010
Madison Hotel, Morristown 8:00 - 10:30pm
Sunset Swing Benefit
Tuesday June 3, 2010
Pier One at The Brooklyn Bridge Park (Furman and Old Fulton Street) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get ready for SUNSET SWING on the Pier 1 section of Brooklyn Bridge Park! Come celebrate the opening of Pier 1 and help kick-off a summer of fun on the waterfront. This year, for the first time, party goers will celebrate on Pier 1 at the foot of Old Fulton Street! This is a BENEFIT for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Live Big Band and performances by the Lindy Hop All-Stars! Info at www.brooklynbridgepark.org
Corporate Event (pending)
Wednesday December 9, 2009
New York, NY
Swing Remix
Saturday November 21, 2009
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
This event features great live swing bands along with fabulous dance workshops. A featured couple from the Lindy Hop All-Stars will perform. swingremix.com
Halloween Event
Saturday October 31, 2009
Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City NJ.
Two featured coupled from the Lindy Hop All-Stars will teach and demonstrate dances from the 1920's - 1930's.
American Lindy Hop Championships
October 23-25
Stamford, CT
Look out for some of our members competing at this national Lindy Hop event!
The Bronx Wonderers play Frankie Valli
Sunday September 20, 2009 (postponed)
Nyack, New York
A Music and Dance show. Details to come!
Corporate Event
Thursday September 17, 2009
South Street Seaport, New York
Members of the Lindy Hop All-Stars perform three numbers at this special event. more details to come!
Stardust Weekend
September 12, 2009
Hudson Valley Resorts Catskill, New York
Members of the Lindy Hop All-Stars perform three numbers at this charming ballroom dance weekend getaway. Dance performances, instruction, lots of great social dancing late into the night and more. stardustdance.com
Bastille Day Roaring 20's Party
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009 7pm - 2am
The China Club 268 West 47th Street
Dance Performances by Members of LHAS.
Organized by the Committee of French Speaking Socities, under the patronage of the honorable Mr. Pierre Vimont, Ambassador of France to the United States and Mr. Guy Yelda, Consul General of France in New York. details www.bastilledayball.org
Pier 54 Moondance
Pier 54 Hudson River Park (West Side / 14th Street )
Sunday July 12, 2009 Band: George Gee
Members of the LHAS perform a 20's number. SEE YouTube Video! This new season of moondance, the free outdoor concerts on the Hudson, will be held at Pier 54. These fun and free dance events are sponsored by the Hudson River Park Trust and feature live bands and a big dance floor. Subway to 14th St, walk west, cross highway. for more info visit www.hudsonriverpark.org
Midsummer Night Swing Opening Night
Tuesday, July 7 2009
Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, W 62nd NYC
Season Opener with Kurmit Ruffins Band. Helping to start you off on the right foot, dance instructor Paolo "Pants" at 6pm. And if you're lucky to snag a ticket to get on the dance floor, you won't want to miss the Performance at 7:00 Sharp. http://www.lincolncenter.org
Corporate Event (pending)
Saturday June 27th - Sunday June 28th, 2009
New York City
Poughkeepsie Swing Dance
Friday June 26th 2009
Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 South Hamilton,
Dance lessons with Paolo "Pasta" Lanna of the Lindy Hop All-Stars followed by performance. hudsonvalleydance.org
Corporate Party
Saturday June 20th, 2009
New York City
Frankie's 95th Celebration
May 21st -May 25th, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend) NYC
NYC,
the birthplace of Lindy Hop and the Savoy Ballroom, will play host to a spectacular celebration for one of America's most charming and inspirational cultural ambassadors. The Lindy Hop All-Stars full group perform the Opening Ceremonies on Saturday May 23. Frankie95.com
Private Event
Saturday May 16, 2009
Long Island NY
At a spectacular mansion on the south shore of Long Island. Performances by members of the Lindy Hop All-Stars danced live to the Michael Arenella Dreamland Orchestra.
Swing Remix
Saturday May 16th 2009
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
Swing Remix Extravaganza returns Saturday May 16th 2009 at the JCC (334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street). This event features great live swing bands along with fabulous dance workshops. Some featured dancers from the Lindy Hop All-Stars will be performing. See footage from the last event here on YouTube. info at: swingremix.com
Special Event (Pending)
Saturday March 14th
Clearwater, Florida
more details coming soon!
Poughkeepsie Swing Dance
February 27th 2009
Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 South Hamilton,
Dance lessons with Paolo "Pasta" Lanna of the Lindy Hop All-Stars followed by a Lindy Hop performance. Dance follows with great dance floor and DJ music. info: (845) 256-0106 hudsonvalleydance.org
Harlem Renaissance Celebration
Thursday Feb 25th 2009
Homes for the Homeless 175-15 Rockaway Blvd. Jamaica
Performances and Demonstrations of the Lindy Hop by two of our featured dancers Nathan and Akemi. for more information: Malkia 718-244-0670
New Jersey Swings
Friday February 13th 2009
American Legion, 13 Legion Pl, Whippany, NJ 07981
6:30pm - 9pm dance lessons with American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo "Keep it Punchin" Lanna of the Lindy Hop All-Stars instructing Lindy/Swing. Dance follows with huge wood dance floor and DJ music. info at:(973) 299-SWING (7946) njswing@verizon.net web: www.njswing.com.
Swing Remix
Saturday February 7th 2009
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street
Swing Remix Extravaganza is at the JCC (334 Amsterdam Ave by 76th Street). This event features the Boilermaker Jazz Band along with fabulous workshops with two featured dancers from the Lindy Hop All-Stars - Maggie Moon and Paolo Pasta Lanna. See performance from them on YouTube. info at: swingremix.com
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents:
Let Freedom Swing
Monday January 19th 2009
The Kennedy Center, Washington DC
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Let Freedom Swing!, a live televised event featuring Wynton Marsalis, The Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor, and an all-star cast that includes 4 members of The Lindy Hop All-Stars (Roddy, Evita, Jennifer and Michael). This event is By Invitation Only and tickets are available from the Presenter only. info www.kennedy-center.org
8th SEA Jam Singapore
Fri 20 - Sun 22 February 2009
Jitterbugs Swingapore @ Millenia Walk
Member Matt Bedell joints a crew of superstars in Singapore for the 8th annual SEA Jam Swing camp. Also on the line up are Frankie Manning, Skye Humphries and Naomi Uyama. SEA Jam 2009 will be held in the heart of Singapore City at Millenia Walk. An unbelievable combination and an amazing weekend of workshops, parties and performances. www.swingapore.com
Sleigh Bells Swing
Dec 20th, 2008 through Jan 3rd, 2009
The Edison Ballroom 47th St / 8th Ave NYC
This Holiday season, The Edison Ballroom and producer Mickey Marchello, will welcome a new show that evokes a golden era: Sleigh Bells Swing. This big band show includes The George Gee Swing Orchestra, Singers, Tap dancers and Gravity-defying lindy hoppers including core members of The Lindy Hop All-Stars. And our fabulously entertaining Evita Arce is the choreographer for these routines. After the show and four course meal, the complete 1,700 square feet dance floor will open for dancing to the swingin’ big band sounds of George Gee and his orchestra.
Edison Ballroom’s “Sleigh Bells Swing” will run from Dec 20th, 2008 through Jan 3rd, 2009 (no performance Dec 24th). Tickets for the floor show and dinner are $190.00 per person; $75 per person for general dancing, include open bar and hors d’oeuvres (post-dinner and floor show). For tickets: http://www.edisonballroom.com
Private Function
December 11, 2008
The Full group performs at a private party at PRIME in NYC.
see youtube clip from this party
Swing Era USO Dinner Dance
Friday Nov 21 2008 6pm - 10pm
Gibbs Hall, Brookdale Community College
Fort Monmouth, NJ
Come and enjoy a very special night and return to that nostalgic period which favored music that spoke to the heart and touched one’s soul. The Lindy Hop All-Stars perform two fabulous dance numbers along with Swing Set and the Brookdale Big Band. This is a Dinner/Dance with Entertainment. $50 per person.
details at:
http://www.brookdalecc.edu
Sentimental Journey
November 8th 2008 8pm
Mayo Center for the Performing Arts 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 Box Office: 973-539-8008
Members of the Lindy Hop All-Stars perform at the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts. Take a trip back to the golden days of the Big Band Era in this salute to the music and dance of the 1930s and 1940s that salutes America’s veterans and the music that help to keep our nation’s spirits high. Featuring the 15 piece George Gee Swing Orchestra.
mayoarts.org
American Lindy Hop Competition
October 23 - 25 2008
Stanford Hilton One First Stanford Place, Stanford, CT.
Teaching Workshops and competing. See http://www.artspectrum.org/alhc.htm for all the details!
Columbus Ave Street Fair
Sunday Sept 21, 2008
159 Columbus Ave by The Danskin store (67th / 68th St)
The Balbusters, led by Paolo will perform two numbers at this free outdoor exhibition of dance. Other performances will follow. Our routines will run between noon - 1pm
Frim Fram
Thursday Aug 14th 2008
Club 412 (412 8th Avenue, NYC)
Paolo and his Balbuster's Balboa Group will perform the routine Honolulu Rock a Rolla. This is the routine that was planned for the Pier 54 Moondance that was rained out with no rain.
Pier 54 Moondance
Pier 54 Hudson River Park (West Side / 14th Street )
Sunday Aug 10th Band: George Gee and his Orchestra
Paolo and his Balbuster's Balboa Team will perform along with a Solo routine with Eden Atencio! Show is just after 7pm, Band plays till at least 10pm
This new season of moondance, the free outdoor concerts on the Hudson, will be held at Pier 54. These fun and free dance events are sponsored by the Hudson River Park Trust and feature live bands and a big dance floor. Subway to 14th St, walk west, cross highway. for more info visit www.hudsonriverpark.org
Matt Travelling to India
Celebration Tuesday July 29th 2008
Ripley Grier Studios 520 8th Ave (bet 36th and 37th streets)
Our Beloved Matt Bedell will be leaving us for a year as he travels to India beginning in September. Come celebrate his new endevour at Ripley Grier Studios Tuesday night from 7:30 - 9:30pm. Swing 46 afterward! Good luck to you Matt and we will miss you.
Swing! The Broadway Show
July 29 - August 3, 2008
California Music Circus - Wells Fargo Pavilion
1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA, 95184
Evita and Michael will be joining a cast in Sacramento, CA at the end of July to reprise the roles of the Lindy Hop dancers as created by Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas on Broadway. Performing at the California Music Circus, doing 8 shows for a run that closes on the 3rd of August.
Following that, the show travels to Japan to commence a 5-week tour in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. Click image below to see footage from the Japan Show!
New Jersey Swings
Friday July 11th
American Legion, 13 Legion Pl, Whippany, NJ 07981
6:30pm - 9pm dance lessons with American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo "Keep it Punchin" Lanna of NYC, instructing Balboa & Collegiate Shag. Dance Bash follows with huge wood dance floor and DJ music. info at:(973) 299-SWING (7946) njswing@verizon.net
www.njswing.com.
Stardust Dance Weekend
Friday - Sunday , June 27-29 2008
Hudson Valley Resort (Catskills, NY)
Paolo will be performing with Eden Atencio as they are featured dancers at this Ballroom, Latin and Swing Weekend. Dance performances, instruction, lots of great social dancing late into the night and more. Check back soon for more details!
or visit: stardustdance.com
Swing House
Saturday June 21st 2008
Galapagos Art Space, 70 N 6th St, Williamsburg, BK
Paolo joined by Emily Vanston will perform two Dixieland Style Dance Numbers beginning around 10pm at this Dazzling vintage dance event.
This month's music theme: brassy New Orleans hot jazz. Live authentic New Orleans hot jazz all night: dixieland wonderboys Red Hook Ramblers, and more...Blazing 1920s burlesque by The Peach Tartes. 1930’s style dance performance by Paolo and Emily, Awesome aerial performance by some of our favorite artists, fire spinners, stilters, magic and more.
Bonus! We're joining the Mermaid Parade coneyisland.com/mermaid.shtml earlier in the day dressed in our vintage best, with the delicious twin vintage mermaid DJs from London spinning their magic for our dancing pleasure. Fringe and scales, sequins and fish tails...you just can't go wrong. Join us and get a discount for the afterparty
Full club event at [former] Galapagos Art Space, 70 N 6th St, Williamsburg, BK 8:30pm dance class, 9pm-4am party; $10 with RSVP + themed dress, $15 door; 21+ Details & RSVP: geminiandscorpio.com/events.html
Clearwater Festival
Croton on the Hudson
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Some members of the Lindy Hop All-Stars will be in attendance at this world famous Clearwater Festival! There will be Big Band music offered for the first time at this environmentally conscious festival. The Big Band will be performing at 12:30pm on the Dance Stage (under a tent with a dance floor) and other performers such as Pete Seeger will be filling 4 other stages around the park all day with many different genres of music. Metro North train to Croton on the Hudson stop. (10 min walk or bring your bike if you are going by train) Day admission is $35 and includes all entertainment 10am to dusk. Call Clearwater at (845) 454-7673 for more information.
Jazz Age Lawn Party
Saturday/Sunday June 7th & 8th 2008
Governor's Island Featuring: Michael Arenella’s 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra
Roddy Caravella teaches and demostrates authentic 1920's style dances at this fabulous two day event on Governors Island in NYC. The yearly Jazz Age Lawn Party tradition continues with a two-day-long festival this summer. Headlining will be Michael Arenella’s 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra. Also featuring 1920s Motorcar Exhibitions, Croquet games hosted by The New York Croquet Club, Bathing Beauties and Gents Vintage Swimsuit Parade! (Sunday Only), Pie Recipe Contest (Saturday Only) and more! for more info visit dreamlandorchestra.com and for Governor’s Island, go to www.govisland.com
Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival
Sunday, June 1st, 2008
Red Bank, NJ Featured Band: Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra - 4:00pm
Paolo and Lauren will demonstrate a Balboa and Lindy number on stage at this fabulous JAZZ&BLUES Festival. They'll be featured during the set of Ron Sunshine on Sunday. The 22nd Annual FREE Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, which will take place in Marine Park by the gentle and beautiful Navesink River, offers three full days and nights of jazz, blues, food, crafts and plenty of family fun. Nearly 150,000 attendees are expected this year to enjoy some of the best Jazz and Blues music around. http://www.redbankfestival.com
Saturday, May 17 2008
Monroe Township, New Jersey
Private Function
The entire Troupe of Lindy Hop All-Stars perform their complete show "A Century of Swing" at this fabulous clubhouse. This show can be seen by the public soon. Please check back for dates in January/February of 2008
Friday May 9th
New Jersey Swings
American Legion, 13 Legion Pl, Whippany, NJ 07981
6:30pm - 9pm dance lessons with American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo "Keep it Punchin" Lanna of NYC, instructing Balboa & Collegiate Shag. Dance Bash follows with huge wood dance floor and live music with the hottest award-winning NYC jump swing, hot jazz & cool blues band, The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn. info at:(973) 299-SWING (7946) njswing@verizon.net
www.njswing.com.
April 5th 2008
Plattduetsche Park Restaurant 7-11 pm
1132 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square , NY
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
For Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, this Exhibition will feature the Lindy Hop All Stars dancing a few Roaring 20's numbers. Also they will be providing dance instruction to interested attendees. Live Music with Michael Arenella and his 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra.
Friday, February 1 2008
Bearley School, NYC
International Cultures Celebration
Two couples from the Lindy Hop All-Stars will join 4 other international dance troupes representing countries around the world for this celebration of international cultures. Performances will begin at 7pm. click on picture for video
Sunday December 2 2007
Amman, Jordan
Private Function
Roddy, Kate, Matt and Jennifer perform with the George Gee Big Band in The Middle East! Amman, Jordan is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. more on Jordan
Monday December 3 2007
Petra, Jordan
Private Function
Roddy, Kate, Matt and Jennifer travel and perform again with the George Gee Big Band to Petra, Jordan. Often described as the eighth wonder of the ancient world, Petra is without doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago. more on Petra
Sunday December 2nd 2007
The American Legion Hall of Mt Kisco, NY
5-9pm Open to the Public
Paolo "Pants" and Lauren "Lollipop" join a line up of professional ballroom dancers for a holiday Ballroom and Latin dance spectacular and show at the American Legion Hall. Paolo and Lauren will perform their favorite Lindy Hop and Balboa routines. Hot buffet dinner, desserts and drinks.
$27 per person.
for more details see: www.westchesterballroom.com
or call 914-773-7773
Diversity Conference Harlem Renaissance Theme
Thursday Nov 29th (unconfirmed)
Private Function
This event will Focus on the Harlem Renaissance Period. With our vast experience in the area of early social jazz dance, we will present a very entertaining as well as very historically accurate depiction of those times through dance.
Film Clips and Dance Demonstrations.
Saturday Nov 3d 2007
Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum
Open to the Public 6:00p.m.–11:00 p.m.
From 9-11pm join DJ Paolo of the Lindy Hop All-Stars along with the band King Memphis for a classic fifties rock "n" roll party. Held in the Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor. Also featured from 6-8pm is a performance by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra playing hot jazz of the Roaring 20's. For more info: www.brooklynmuseum.org
Saturday Oct 27th 2007
Roaring 20's Party, New Jersey
Private Function
Roddy, Kate, Paolo, Vanessa, Akemi along with Patrick present a night of 1920's Dancing.
Saturday Oct 27th 2007
The Central Park Boat House, NYC
Private Function
Paolo "Pants" and Lauren "Lollipop" join the New Deal Orchestra for an afternoon of Swing and Rock n' Roll.
Sunday Oct 21st 2007
Marriot Marquis, NYC
Private Function
Two Couples from the Lindy Hop All-Stars Perform perform three 50’s style dance numbers.
Sunday Sept 30
Central Park Swings
Naumberg Bandshell NYC Band: Michael Arenella and his 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra
Time: 3-6:30pm
In collaboration with Central Park Swings Michael Arenella and his 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra invite you to join them in Central Park, at the picturesque, circa 1923 Naumberg Bandshell for a late afternoon of Hot '20s jazz, dancing and picnicking. Two couples from the Lindy Hop All Stars Perform during the break. centralparkswings.com
Friday Sept 28 - Sunday Sept 30
All American Dance Weekend
Fallsview Best 5 Resort & Spa
Ellensville NY
Catch Paolo "Pants" of the Lindy Hop All-Stars joined by Lauren "Lollipop" Bova at this exciting weekend of dance features American Rhythm Dance Champions and over 60 classes and workshops in Ballroom, Latin and Swing.
for more details visit www.westchesterballroom.com
Saturday September 8th
Stardust Dance Weekend (Kutscher's in the Catskills)
Kutcher's Country Club
Monticello, NY
Stardust Dance Productions continues their Grand weekends of Partner dancing in the Catskills. Paolo "Pants", Vanessa Toleno along with Lauren "Lollipop" will be some of the featured performers on Saturday Sept. 8th. Dance Workshops follow on Sunday.
For more information: www.stardustdance.com 1-800-537-2797
August 18-22 2007
Summer Jamboree Dance Camp 2007
Senigallia, Italy
Paolo teaches and performs with an All-Star cast of dancers at this fabulous international dance camp.
www.campitalia.com
Tuesday June 19th Morning Show
NY1 Televised appearance from Lincoln Center
Josie Robertson Plaza (Lincoln Center at 65th Street)
Catch Paolo "Pants" and Lauren "Lollipop" Bova on NY1 Television sometime between the hours of 7-8am as he demonstrates The Lindy Hop, Balboa and more.
Tuesday June 19th Opening Night
MidSummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center
Josie Robertson Plaza (Lincoln Center at 65th Street)
Season Kick Off Battle of the Big Bands - Tuesday June 19th is the Kick off the 2007 Midsummer Night Swing Season. It features an explosive Count Basie/Duke Ellington style Battle of the Bands featuring David Berger and the Sultans of Swing vs. George Gee and his Make Believe Ballroom Orchestra. Helping to start you off on the right foot, dance instructor Paolo "Pants" Lanna will direct you from 6pm on. And if you're lucky to snag a ticket to get on the dance floor, you won't want to miss the Performance by the Lindy Hop All-Stars at 7:05 Sharp! See it here !
Performers:
Roddy and Kate
Matt and Jennifer
Mike and Evita
Paolo and Akemi
Location: Lincoln Center MidSummer Night Swing Stage
Time: Class 6pm, Performance 7pm
Midsummer Night Swing, New Yorks hottest outdoor dance party, turns up the heat on Lincoln Centerís Josie Robertson Plaza. more info at www.lincolncenter.org
Wednesday June 6th 2007
So You Think You Can Dance
Fox Reality TV
On Wednesday May 30th, Michael Jagger and Eva "Evita" Arce appeared on Fox's Reality TV performing a fantastic swing/lindy/ballroom routine that was cute, fun and good enough for both of them to go to Vegas. For the So You Think You Can Dance Los Angeles auditions, dancers waited in a line over mile long for their shot at audition. As members of the Lindy Hop All-Stars, we are thrilled they made it to Vegas. So check them out this WEdnesday June 6th to see how they do!
Fri, Mon, Tues, June 1st, 4th, 5th 2007
Meet the Artist Series 2006
Lincoln Center
The Lindy Hop All Stars return as a featured act in 2007 for this unique Lincoln Center Meet the Artist Series geared towards youngsters interested in the performing arts.
Groups on a Tour can enjoy Meet-The-Artist Programs, which are customized to provide a rare visit with a Lincoln Center or Broadway artist for an engaging conversation and an intimate performance in one of the private rooms in Lincoln Center.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023 - 6583
212-875-5370 Group Tours
Sunday April 22nd 2007
Private Function @ The Carltun on the Park
Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554
Paolo and Vanessa and an all star cast of Tango and Ballroom dancers perform a collection of dances from Oscar nominated Films. Some of the dance scenes to be recreated are from: Dirty Dancing, The Mask of Zorro, Chicago, Moulin Rouge and Grease!
Friday - Sunday February 23-25 2007
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Paolo from the Lindy Hop All Stars will be teaching in Ljubljana, Slovenia for the first time for a marvelous dance community. For more information about these workshops, please email us here.
Wednesday February 21 2007
St. Johns University, Manhattan Campus
New York, NY
In celebration of Black History Month, The Lindy Hop All-Stars and guests artists will give a presentation on the history of Swing Dance in America (including vintage video and film clips) of the Swing Era and the influence of African/Americans on this fascinating art form and culture. (narration by Nathan Bugh) The All-Stars will also showcase some of their fabulous group numbers and numbers performed by the couples individually. This presentation is for St. John University students and faculty. posting updated on Feb. 27, 2007
Friday - Monday February 16-19 2007
Rock That Swing Festival
Munich, Germany
Paolo from the Lindy Hop All Stars will be teaching at this Superlative International Swing Event in the Heart of Munich Germany. Four incredible days of Dances and Workshops from the Jamboree Ball at the Deutsches Theater to the Bop around the Clock, it's a weekend that's bound to amaze. Also features Swing Dance Legend Jean Veloz (USA)
www.rockthatswing.com
Friday December 22, 2006
Private Engagement
Nippon Club
The Lindy Hop All Stars perform for a private function at the Nippon Club in New York City. Hosted by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023 - 6583
Friday December 02, 2006
Private Engagement
Chappaqua, NY
The Lindy Hop All Stars perform their Roaring 20's Show for a private function in Chappaqua, NY., the home town of President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton! The show will be complete with "Show Girls" and a Vintage Partnered dance featuring the Charleston and Collegiate Shag.
Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed Nov 17, 20, 21,22
Meet the Artist Series 2006
Lincoln Center
The Lindy Hop All Stars are a featured act this year for this unique Lincoln Center Meet the Artist Series geared towards youngsters interested in the performing arts.
Groups on a Tour can enjoy Meet-The-Artist Programs, which are customized to provide a rare visit with a Lincoln Center or Broadway artist for an engaging conversation and an intimate performance in one of the private rooms in Lincoln Center.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023 - 6583
212-875-5370 Group Tours
Saturday Oct 21st
Private Engagement
Winthrop-University Hospital
Mineola, NY 11501
The Lindy Hop All Stars perform a Roaring 20's Show complete with "Show Girls" and a Vintage Partnered dance featuring the Charleston and Collegiate Shag.
....the flapper consisted of a fast life character .....Flappers smoked, drank, and participated in many new dances that had never been seen before. Those flappers who could afford it would often be seen driving cars because cars were fast and risky which perfectly fit the personality of these women......
Saturday, August 5th
Noon-4pm
Jazz Age Saturday On The Island
Governor's Island is that enchanting little Island in the middle of New York Harbor; the one you've always been curious about. Well, here's your chance to see what it's all about. This will be a marvelous afternoon of hot jazz, dance, vintage automoblies, vintage clothing, and food. To set foot on Governor's Island is to step back into another time. 18th-Century military fortresses, naval quarters, expansive greens, and breathtaking panoramas of New York Harbor abound.
To get you off on the right foot, Roddy Caravella of the Lindy Hop All Stars and company will show you how to Charleston and Peabody. An expansive green shaded by century-old oak trees will be your speakeasy, with a 20x30 parquet dancefloor.
Live Music provided by Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra. Vintage clothing dealers will peddle their wares, and period automobiles will clatter and sputter for your pleasure, as well. Even getting out to the island is fun! Just hop on the ferry, and we'll usher you into the Golden Age of partying! Ferry and event are FREE!!!! www.govisland.com
Directions - Governor's Island Ferry 10 South Street, in lower Manhattan (N.E. of the Staten Island Ferry - R train to Whitehall St.)
Tuesday July 11th 2006
Mid Summernight Swing
Paolo will be the guest instructor at Mid Summernight Swing at Lincoln Center on Tuesday July 11th. There will be a dance routine to follow and then dancing till 10pm. To see the routine, you will need tickets to be on the dance floor. This performance will immediately follow the on stage dance class given by "P Lindy" Paolo.
Show Time: 7pm
Performers: TBA
Location: Lincoln Center MidSummer Night Swing Stage
Saturday June 10th 2006
At The Hop - A talent show
Patriots Theater War Memorial
New Jersey's Capitol Complex on Memorial Drive
Trenton, New Jersey
The core group of Lindy Hop All-Stars will perform 1950's style swing numbers plus feature some of their award winning routines. The show called:
At The Hop - A talent show
Details and Directions Click Here
Dancers:
Roddy
Amanda
Matt
Jennifer
Paolo
Vanessa
Saturday May 20th 2006
A Century of Swing
The entire group of Lindy Hop All-Stars will perform their show stopping numbers plus feature several new numbers. The show is billed as: A Century of Swing - A presentation of social dances that begins with the Charleston and continues through the to the line dances of the 1960's.
Dancers:
Roddy Caravella (lead narrator)
Kate Graffunder
Matt Bedell
Jennifer Jones
Evita Arce
Paolo Pasta Lanna
Vanessa Toleno
Felix Pitre
Lauren Bova
Featured Tap Dancer:
Nathan
Bugh
Location: Clearbrook Clubhouse Monroe Township, NJ 08831 for info: 609-655-5760
Time: 8:30pm
Friday - Saturday March 31st - April 1st 2006
Paolo and Eden will be performing Friday night and teaching Saturday at the Stardust Dance weekend. Evita Arce will also be featured Saturday Evening.
Location: The Nevele
Ellenville, New York for all the details see www.stardustdance.com
Fri/Sat/Sun February 24-26th 2006
"Rock That Swing" in Munich, Germany
Paolo will be teaching and DJing at this fabulous weekend.
For details see www.rockthatswingfestival.com
Boogie-Woogie, Rock'n'Roll, Swing, Jive, Balboa, Jitterbug - the 2006 Carnival Weekend has something quite special in store for everyone who loves music from the 30’s to the 50’s. Three days of superlatives! Munich’s biggest Dance Ball. A weekend with 8 live bands Ray Collins' Hot-Club (D), I Belli Di Waikiki (I) and jenny Löbel (Sweden) and 12 scene DJs. Two day Dance Camp with 20 International top teachers for Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Presentation (6 World Champions, 8 US Champions, 6 German Champions. High class international performances. Open Jitterbug contest for everybody with 600 Euro price money. Open Balboa contest on Saturday night!
Wednesday Dec 28th 2005
The Swing Ball
Avalon, 47 West 20 Street, entrance on Sixth Avenue 212.807.7780
This former church on 20th Street is one dynamite night club for a Swing Dance! 9pm Performance of The Chaplin routine. This performance by Paolo and Evita is a 1920’s style dance called “Charlie Chaplin dances The Collegiate Shag”. For more info: http://www.lofientertainment.com/nyc-swing
Saturday, December 17th 2005
MILLENNIUM HUSTLE
At the 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue
8-9 Beg Hustle class 9-2 Dancing with DJ playing the best classic and new hustle, salsa, swing & more! Great Dance Show with performances by Paolo and Evita, Solomon & Richard, the Duran Dance Academy,the singing sensation of Tyrone Stanley &more. Complimentary wine, cheese, fruit & crackers, refreshments, coffee, tea, cake & snacks! Admission $15 (no discounts apply to this party only) for more info:email me or call 516 728-6101
Saturday November 12th 2005
Paolo and Evita will be performing and teaching at the Bennett's 2005. This is a Ballroom Dancing event for couples and singles with a dance show.
Time: 8:30pm-12:30am, Show at 10:30pm Location: The Suburban Temple 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh, New York (Long Island)
Information: 516-333-8591
Friday - Saturday September 16th/17th 2005
Paolo and Evita Arce will be performing and teaching at the Stardust Dance weekend.
Location: The Nevele
Ellenville, New Yorkfor all the details see www.stardustdance.com
Saturday/Sunday/Tuesday September 3-4th and September 6th 2005
Paolo will be teaching various Lindy and Balboa during the dance weekend in Genova, Italy that features Frankie Manning. Paolo will be joined by special guests from Italy. Also
Location: ARTI's Associazione Sportive, Ricreativa e Culturale
Via Palmaria 5 - 16121 Genova
Tel. 39-010543015 ask for Stefano
Sunday August 14th 2005
The History Channel presents: World War II Swing Show
The Lindy Hop ALLSTARS and friends perform on the USS Intrepid Flight Deck Sunday August 14th (performance between 10am-12 noon). The USS Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum is at Pier 86, (12th Ave at 46th Street). although this show is closed to the public, those who pay admission to attend the museum will be able to gather on the flight deck and most likely will be able to see some of the dancing. Selected moments from our performances will be broadcast that night at 9pm on The History Channel!
Saturday August 20th 2005
Paolo joined by Evita will perform in "The Manhattan Hour" Variety Show presented by Heather and Lou. www.chicagolouie.com
Show Times: 8pm Saturday August 20th
Location: The Bowery Poetry Club 212-614-0505
Tickets: $20 + 1 drink min. (F train to Second Ave/#6 train to Bleeker)
Saturday July 16th 2005
The Lindy Hop All Stars perform at Mid Summernight Swing at Lincoln Center on Saturday July 16th 2005. To see the routine, you will need tickets to be on the dance floor. This performance will immediately follow the on stage dance class given by "P Lindy" Paolo.
Show Time: 7pm
Performers: Roddy and Kate, Matt and Jennifer, Paolo and Evita
Location: Lincoln Center MidSummer Night Swing Stage
Sunday March 27th 2005 Paolo joined by Evita will perform with the Gering Dance Theatre for their presentation of "Anything Goes"
Show Times: 7pm Sunday March 27th
Location: Teatrola Tea 107 Suffolk Street (Between Delancey and Rivington)
Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 at the door Call 973-497-0888 to reserve or visit www.gehringdancetheatre.org