Each and every one of these places
had a live band.
Frankie Manning danced at the Savoy and in Hellzapoppin’ (1941). Recorded by Ron at our 2006 Savoy Night Workshop in Sacramento.
If you went to any particular ballroom to dance,
it was always live music.
So I got to hear people like
Louis Armstrong
Cab Calloway
Duke Ellington
Jimmie Lunceford
Count Basie
All these people I got an opportunity to listen to,
and not just listen to,
but dance to that music.
And at that time, at that period of time,
the bands would play for the dancers.
They played for you.
A great band.
Lots of great dancers.
Lots of great energy.
Never danced?
Join us at 8.
Our beginner class is included with dance admission, and you don’t need a partner or any experience. There are lots of people in the lesson and lots of people to dance with afterward.
Comfortable with six-count swing?
Live music at Midtown Stomp
Next band · Friday, Nov 13
The Death and Taxes Swing Band
$15$18 after 5 pm on the day
Your ticket includes our beginner class from 8 to 9 pm, and social dancing starts at 9 pm.
Get your ticketWho’s playing
Join us on any of these nights for our beginner class from 8 to 9 pm, and social dancing starts at 9 pm.
- Nov13The Death and Taxes Swing BandGet your ticket, $15
- Nov27The Metro Swing BandGet your ticket, $15
- Dec11The Crescent KatzGet your ticket, $15
- Dec31New Year’s EveSee details
See you on the dance floor
Next band · Friday, Nov 13
The Death and Taxes Swing Band
$15$18 after 5 pm on the day
Your ticket includes our beginner class from 8 to 9 pm, and social dancing starts at 9 pm.
Get your ticket now