Midsummer Night Swing

Summer's here and the time is right for dancing in the streets. Head to Lincoln Center for Midsummer Night Swing from July 8-26, 2008. This outdoor dance party features 25 theme nights -- including swing, salsa, disco, funk, and more.

Each evening begins with a dance lesson at 6:30 PM for dancers of all levels of experience. The live music begins at 7:30 PM.

Midsummer Night Swing events take place on Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center (Columbus Avenue between 62nd and 65th Streets). Most tickets for individual events are $15 (price includes dance lessons) and admission for Kids' Day events is $5.

You can also buy a six-night swing pass for $78 (10% savings) or a season pass for $225 (40% savings). Buy tickets online or call 212-721-6500.

Midsummer Night Swing 2008 Schedule

Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM
Nellie McKay & The Aristocrats Swing Band
Small band swing

Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 PM
Chuck Brown
Go-Go, Swing, Funk

Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 PM
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
Hot Jazz, Swing

Friday, July 11 at 6:30 PM
A Loser's Lounge Night at the Disco
Disco, Hustle

Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 AM
Kids' Day! with Pierre Dulaine
Ballroom, Tango, and Swing for Kids

Saturday, July 12 at 6:30 PM
Dante Vargas & The Cat Band
Salsa Colombiana, Mambo Dura

Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 PM
Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
Big Band Swing

Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 PM
Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar
Balkan Brass Band

Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 PM
Orquesta Típica Imperial
Tango

Friday, July 18 at 6:30 PM
Budos Band, Chico Mann, and Jeannie Hopper’s Liquid Sound Lounge with Jay Rodriguez
Afro-Soul, Funk, Afro-Latin Electro, Garage-House

Saturday, July 19 at 11 AM
Kids Day! with Father Goose
Reggae, Dancehall, Ska, Calypso for Kids

Saturday, July 19 at 11 AM
Albita
Cuban Son

More Midsummer Night Swing Events from July 22-26, 2008