Saturday, Jan 4, 2014 • 10th Annual Black Tie Swing Dance with Mike Arenella & his Dreamland Orchestra • SDLI
Our popular annual event is now upon us. Happy New Year! You’ve rung OUT the old year so swing IN the New Year with us. I can’t believe that this will be our tenth year of the SDLI Annual Black Tie Swing dance.
Enjoy the fabulous big band sounds of Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra from NYC.
Formal attire encouraged, but optional. More than 85% 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
7:30 - 8:00 pm, Fundamental Lesson
8:00 - 11:00 pm, dancing to live music
Join a fun group of people for a night of Swing Dancing. No partner or experience is necessary. We start off at 7:30pm with a short lesson on a few of the basic steps of swing dancing.
What are you waiting for - give it a try!
Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks
Band: Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra is an ensemble steeped in the hot-dance band tradition of the Roaring Twenties. Their size ranges from a full 11-piece orchestra to smaller incarnations. They play their “Hot-and-Sweet” music anywhere that fine and eclectic tastes meet.
The Dreamland Orchestra is authentic. Arenella transcribes by hand their entire repertoire from period recordings. Their delivery, as well as their instruments, attire, and equipment — are faithfully accurate. Arenella’s strong yet vulnerable baritone lacks pretense or sarcasm. He treasures each lyric, and has faith in the songs he sings. Even the most optimisic Tin Pan Alley tune has a disarming quality in his hands.
Though certainly anachronistic, the orchestra’s presence invokes the vibrations of something unmistakably timeless. While authentic to a “T”, Michael Arenella prefers not to be labelled a recreationalist. He takes an antiquated template and infuses it with the immediacy of the present. Spontanaeity is what gave the original music of the era its magic, and it is also the primary ingredient and imprimatur of the Dreamland Orchestra.
His men are dapper dandies; hair pomaded and shoes shined. They are based in New York, which with London were the halcyon capitals of decadence. All of this allows them to capture the essence of what this music and times were all about: joy, romance, modernity, and possibility.
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, $13 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jan 7, 2014 • Tuesday Swing Dance and Buffet • SDLI
A beginner East Coast lesson will be given at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. At 8PM our DJs will be playing some of their great swing dance tunes. A few ballroom dances will be in the mix as well.
The recently renovated Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor, freshly painted walls, new ceiling, new lighting & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are always welcome.
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
$8 General Admission, $6 Students with current ID, $5 SDLI MembersThursday, Jan 9, 2014 • Ballroom Lesson at Moose • Not a SDLI Event
Ballroom lessons will start up again on January 9th, every Thursday evening from then on starting @ 8 pm . It is $15 to walk in for the lesson or $10 if you sign up ahead for all 4 classes in the series. Lessons are taught under the direction of Patti Pannibianco . January starts the series of Rumba lessons . Contact Maria @ 631-974-4753 for further 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.
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014 • West Coast Swing Instruction at Moose Lodge • SDLI
A beginner west coast swing lesson given by Ellen will be given at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. At 8PM our DJs will be playing some of their great swing dance tunes. A few ballroom dances will be in the mix as well.
The recently renovated Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor, freshly painted walls, new ceiling, new lighting & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are always welcome.
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
$8 General Admission, $6 Students with current ID, $5 SDLI MembersThursday, Jan 16, 2014 • Ballroom Lesson at Moose • Not a SDLI Event
Ballroom lessons will start up again on January 9th, every Thursday evening from then on starting @ 8 pm . It is $15 to walk in for the lesson or $10 if you sign up ahead for all 4 classes in the series. Lessons are taught under the direction of Patti Pannibianco . January starts the series of Rumba lessons . Contact Maria @ 631-974-4753 for further 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, Jan 18, 2014 • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Second Annual Paramount Swing Contest •
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Second Annual Paramount Swing Contest
Saturday, January 18, 2014
At the beautiful Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY
2 tickets for $40 at the box office (SRO) with the offer code “SDLI” or at http://www.ticketmaster.com/big-bad-voodoo-daddy-huntington-new-york-01-18-2014/event/00004B59AB06889D?artistid=798111&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&tm_link=artist_msg-0_00004B59AB06889D
6pm - Swing/Lindy Dance Lesson
6:30pm – Swing/Lindy Dance Contest
8pm – Show starts – dancing throughout the show
Band: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Drums pound, feet tap, fingers snap. A sultry voice begins to croon, and suddenly the horns make their entrance. Man, these cats have got rhythm, and now the vintage-clad crowd is boogying with unharnessed glee. Welcome to the swing scene, where the music, dance, and style of the 1940’s have been revived with a passion. Welcome to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy had led the international revival of the jump of the Big Band era, with a sound that is not just big and bad, but huge and awesome! In the rich traditions of musical masters Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has jumped into the spotlight of the swing dance craze with a brassy, updated and upbeat style of jazz.
Their credits include performing as the halftime entertainment at the Super Bowl, Orange Bowl, The White House, Billboard Music Awards and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. The group’s videos are routinely featured on MTV and VH1. The band’s biggest break came when they were cast to be the musical focal point of the movie “Swingers”. With a truly contagious sound, rhythm and lyrics that bring passion back into music, Big Band Voodoo Daddy will feed your soul.
Band Website: bbvd.com
Tuesday, Jan 21, 2014 • CANCELLED - Tuesday Swing Dance with New Vintage Swing Band • SDLI
Do to the forecast of snow Tuesday and Tuesday evening, this dance has been cancelled.
Brian Lewis brings his New Vintage Swing Band to SDLI’s Tuesday evening venue.
A beginner East Coast lesson will be given at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. A few ballroom dances will be in the mix as well.
The recently renovated Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor, freshly painted walls, new ceiling, new lighting & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are always welcome.
Band: New Vintage Swing Band
Much like fine champagne, The New Vintage Orchestra bubbles with an unparalleled energy and charisma that is sure to keep dancers going all night. Formed by trumpeter Brian Lewis in August of 1992, the band puts forth an incredibly diverse range of musical talent.
Featured is female vocalist Doris Anne Lewis, singing the hits of Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Dianne Schure, and many other swing singers.
The bands “Frank Sinatra” crooner is Ron D’Abruzzo who adds his own special blend to the great American standards.
The swing scene’s resurgence in the late 90’s was undeniable. The New Vintage Orchestra reproduces 1930’s and 40’s sounds using original arrangements from Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Harry James, and with special arrangements written by Brian Lewis, the band belts out the sounds of popular dance chart-toppers. Not all of New Vintage’s charts are vintage, however! They also play the hits of Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
The band has backed up such names as The Temptations, Jerry Vale, Connie Francis, Al Martino , Frankie Valli, Bob Newhart and Joan Rivers. Few bands possess the ability to set a room in motion like The New Vintage Orchestra. From the opening downbeat to the last note, screaming brass, gritty saxes, and a strong rhythm section keep the audience jumping the whole night long.
“Standards Aged to Perfection”, The New Vintage Orchestra’s debut CD release, captures the incredible versatility of the group. The album’s eleven tracks include a wide range of classics from the 1930’s and 40’s. From a foot stomping rendition of Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing” to the silky smooth lyrical lines of Doris Anne Lewis in “And the Angels Sing”, to a rousing, jazzy finale of “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”, the band is sure to entertain, and, like that bottle of bubbly, only gets better with time.
Contact: Brian Lewis
E-mail:
Phone : (516) 742-3961
Website: http://www.lewismusicstore.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
$15 General Admission, $13 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersThursday, Jan 23, 2014 • Ballroom Lesson at Moose • Not a SDLI Event
Ballroom lessons will start up again on January 9th, every Thursday evening from then on starting @ 8 pm . It is $15 to walk in for the lesson or $10 if you sign up ahead for all 4 classes in the series. Lessons are taught under the direction of Patti Pannibianco . January starts the series of Rumba lessons . Contact Maria @ 631-974-4753 for further 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.
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 • New Vintage Swing Band - Tuesday Swing Dance At Moose Lodge • SDLI
New Vintage Swing Band will be performing this evening. (Original scheduled a week earlier but postponed to this week because of the snow.)
A beginner East Coast lesson will be given at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. At 8PM, Brian Lewis takes out his trumpet and fires up the New Vintage Swing band. They will be playing some of their great swing dance tunes. A few ballroom dances will be in the mix as well.
The recently renovated Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor, freshly painted walls, new ceiling, new lighting & plenty of tables to relax and chat.
No partner is needed and beginners are always welcome.
Band: New Vintage Swing Band
Much like fine champagne, The New Vintage Orchestra bubbles with an unparalleled energy and charisma that is sure to keep dancers going all night. Formed by trumpeter Brian Lewis in August of 1992, the band puts forth an incredibly diverse range of musical talent.
Featured is female vocalist Doris Anne Lewis, singing the hits of Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Dianne Schure, and many other swing singers.
The bands “Frank Sinatra” crooner is Ron D’Abruzzo who adds his own special blend to the great American standards.
The swing scene’s resurgence in the late 90’s was undeniable. The New Vintage Orchestra reproduces 1930’s and 40’s sounds using original arrangements from Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Harry James, and with special arrangements written by Brian Lewis, the band belts out the sounds of popular dance chart-toppers. Not all of New Vintage’s charts are vintage, however! They also play the hits of Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
The band has backed up such names as The Temptations, Jerry Vale, Connie Francis, Al Martino , Frankie Valli, Bob Newhart and Joan Rivers. Few bands possess the ability to set a room in motion like The New Vintage Orchestra. From the opening downbeat to the last note, screaming brass, gritty saxes, and a strong rhythm section keep the audience jumping the whole night long.
“Standards Aged to Perfection”, The New Vintage Orchestra’s debut CD release, captures the incredible versatility of the group. The album’s eleven tracks include a wide range of classics from the 1930’s and 40’s. From a foot stomping rendition of Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing” to the silky smooth lyrical lines of Doris Anne Lewis in “And the Angels Sing”, to a rousing, jazzy finale of “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”, the band is sure to entertain, and, like that bottle of bubbly, only gets better with time.
Contact: Brian Lewis
E-mail:
Phone : (516) 742-3961
Website: http://www.lewismusicstore.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
$15 General Admission, $13 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersThursday, Jan 30, 2014 • Ballroom Lesson at Moose • Not a SDLI Event
Ballroom lessons will start up again on January 9th, every Thursday evening from then on starting @ 8 pm . It is $15 to walk in for the lesson or $10 if you sign up ahead for all 4 classes in the series. Lessons are taught under the direction of Patti Pannibianco . January starts the series of Rumba lessons . Contact Maria @ 631-974-4753 for further 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.