Event
Live Music and Swing Dancing
The Cocuzzi Courtet is returning to our stage on September 15th. John Cocuzzi has been playing the Midtown Stomp stage since our days at the YWCA years ago when he was a special guest with the Fulton Street Jazz Band. He’s also pounded the 88s with Stompy Jones and has traveled the world playing early Jazz, Swing, and Blues music. Helping lead this crazy fun band is Kristy Cocuzz. She is simply awesome on the saxophone. Kristy has played with Big Tiny Little and toured the country playing with some incredible names in jazz. Never been swing dancing before? Do you [...]
FREE National Dance Day Open House
September 16th is National Dance Day, so we’re celebrating with a free day of learning to dance! And welcoming everyone in the community with open arms! No dance experience required. And no dance partner required either. This is a FREE dance workshop event for all! We’d love to show you why Spotlight is a great place to dance! Is learning to dance on your bucket list? Have you always wanted to learn? Maybe your dance friends want you to try it! Whatever the reason, this will be a really fun event and we are inviting you! Get to know other students [...]
A Night Of Ballroom Dancing
If learning to dance with a partner has been on your bucket list for far too long, there is no better time than the present! There are many different goals you could set for yourself. You can start small. Try committing to 2 dance parties a month. Or maybe you can only do 1 a month. That will still get you on your way to learning! Baby steps are still progress made toward your goal. Imagine where you could be a year from now if you start today! Every time you attend our dance parties you will learn the basics of [...]
Friday Night Swing Dancing
It’s time for Paul Riding to make his full DJ debut! Paul’s an amazing dancer and stream who’s recently moved to the area. He’s also an accomplished DJ too. During the pandemic, he hosted the “Global Online Social” which saw DJs from all over the world come together to play their favorites for dancers. Paul’s sets were always great! Never been swing dancing before? Do you have two left feet? Do you think you lack rhythm? That's no problem at all for us. At 8:00 pm we'll teach you the steps you need to know to have a good time. It's [...]
Pirates In The Ballroom!
Ahoy Me Hearties! Come on out in ye best pirate garb if it pleases ya. Landlubbers, Scallywags, and all levels of dancers are welcome. This is a great opportunity to practice all your dances. Ballroom parties offer the most variety of dances in one night! We play a variety of music new and old for Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa, NightClub 2 Step, Bachata, V. Waltz, Quickstep, Bolero, Samba, Merengue, West Coast Swing, and East Coast Swing and more! We have even been known to do a line dance or two. No partner necessary. You don't want to miss [...]
Friday Night Swing Dancing
We love live music but sometimes a good old DJ night can make for an incredible night. Our DJs will spin your favorite Swing, Jazz, and Jump Blues for your dancing pleasure. Your requests are always welcome so just ask your friendly DJ for the songs that you love to swing dance to. Never been swing dancing before? Do you have two left feet? Do you think you lack rhythm? That's no problem at all for us. At 8:00 pm we'll teach you the steps you need to know to have a good time. It's even included in the cost of [...]
