Dance Organizers (The Movers and Shakers)


While you will not be able to go Swing Dancing every night of the week on the Island, you can go dancing every night if your expand your geographic and dance style horizon. There is a wealth of resources, if you know where to look. Below are a some of the non-profit social dance clubs, university clubs, instructors, dance studios, newsletters, websites and even individual event promoters, that contribute to the local Long Island dance scene. So go take a dance lesson, go to a Dance weekend or venture out to a different city.

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Long Island Traditional Music Association (LITMA)

LITMA is going strong with about 12 dance and/or music events on their calendar every month! Their current series, includes:

Contra Dances
English Country Dances
Family Dances
Ballroom Dances
House Sings
Shape Note / Sacred Harp Singing
Music Jams
Orchestra Rehearsals

With events in: Westbury, Huntington Station, Smithtown, Islip, Wading River and Water Mill, there is a LITMA event near you (if you live on Long Island).

Website:  www.LITMA.org

LITMA
PO Box 991
Smithtown, NY 11787-0991

Upcoming / Recent Events

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You're Invited!

Join a friendly group of people for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partner is needed and beginners are welcome.

Every Tuesday Evening

Beginner dance lessons start at 7:30 PM with dancing between 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM. We meet at the grand ballroom of Pomodorino Ristorante Italiano, 648 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY.

Admission on non-band nights is $4 for members, $5 for students and $6 for nonmembers. Slightly higher band nights.

First Saturday of Month

We meet at the Smithtown Historical Society's Brush Barn. Beginner swing lesson at 7:30 PM, with dancing between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

About 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.

24-hour Dance Hotline

+1 631-476-3707

www.sdli.org

Swing Dance Long Island, Inc
P.O. Box 508
Centereach, NY 11720