About this Event
A social dance party after work featuring popular dance instructors plus an incredible band each week, hosted and produced by Talia Castro-Pozo. Salsa, swing, tango, and much more! From novices to experts, all are welcome.
May 6 - June 24
Latin Dancing Festival with three top bands June 24, 5pm - 10pm *** 5pm Latin Jazz dance lessons with Sekou McMiller followed by John Benitez Latin Jazz Band, 6.30pm Mambo lesson w Franck Muhel & Ericka Fignole, followed by The Palladium All Stars, 8.15pm salsa lesson with Talia Castro-Pozo, Jeremey Adam Rey & Shelby Joy followed by Avenida B Salsa-Dura!
John Benitez (www.jbwebmusic.com)
The Grammy award-winning bassist interprets the rhythms and styles of his native Afro-Caribbean region for a new generation.
Dance instructor: Sekou McMiller
Palladium All Stars
Keeping the energetic sound of the 50's and 60's Palladium era mambo thriving and moving forward.
Featuring:
LEAD VOCAL 1- FRANKIE VASQUEZ
LEAD VOCAL 2- ANTHONY ALMONTE
TRUMPET 1- RICHIE VIRUET
TRUMPET 2- JOHN WALSH
TROMBONE- WILLIE ALVAREZ
BARITONE SAX- PETE MIRANDA
CONGA- GEORGIE DELGADO
TIMBAL- JIMMY DELGADO
BONGO- CARLITO SOTO
BASS- JERRY MADERA
PIANO- RICKY GONZALEZ
Dance instructors: Frank Muhel and Ericka Fignole
Avenida B (www.avenidab.com)
David Frankel’s salsa dura band, rich in the traditions of many cultures, plays with a singular energy and swing to get audiences dancing.
Featuring:
David Frankel - Vocals
Michael Gershman - Vocals
Eliud Vasquez Ortiz - Piano
Alvin Cespedes - Bass
Maximo Castro - Congas
Brian Pozo - Bongos and vocals
Jhohan Hernandez - Timbales
Dan Lehner - Trombone
Demetrios Kehagias - Trombone
Dance instructors: Talia Castro-Pozo, Sekou McMiller, Franck Muhel, Shelby Joy & Jeremey Adam Rey
Past events:
May 6 Opening Night Waltz Ball (dress to impress)
Lester Lanin Orchestra (www.lesterlanin.com)
Playing incredible dance music for thousands, notably the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, around the world for 50 years.
Dance instructors: Randy Dias and Alexandra Lyubchevskaya
May 13 Cuban Salsa
Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros (www.gerardocontino.com )
Gritty, witty, and streetwise, acclaimed new Cuban music featuring hip-shaking original tunes from the charismatic leader.
Dance instructors: Yesenia Selier and Hunter Houde
May 20 NO EVENT. This day has been reschedule to Thursday, May 28th at 7pm
May 27 Samba e Mais
Mistura Perfeita Band
Traditional and contemporary Brazilian samba and bossanova at its best, led by the incomparable Cesar Vieira.
Dance instructors: Marizete Browne and Daniele Andrade
May 28th Swing and Lindy Hop
George Gee Swing Orchestra (www.georgegee.com/swing-orchestra)
The swingin’-est, blowin’-est, heppest classic big band in NYC for over 30 years plays swing, savoy, and Lindy hop for dancing feet.
Dance instructors: Evita Arce and Syncopated City dancers
June 3 Tango
The NY Tango Quartet (www.emiliosolla.com)
From the classics of the great tango orchestras to Piazzolla plus deft improvisation, the Quartet creates a brilliant new experience.
Dance instructors: Mariana Parma and Hernan Brizuela
June 10 Bachata
Bachata Heightz (https://www.facebook.com/BachataHeightzOfficial)
An original pioneer of urban bachata, showcasing Latin heritage with modern beats, the group of five from Washington Heights is one of the most influential group on the NYC Latin music scene.
Dance instructors: Alejandro Bouza, Talia Castro-Pozo, Alfred Pena & Aleksandra Kozlowska
June 17 West Coast Swing
Rakiem Walker Project (www.facebook.com/rakiemwalkerproject)
Soul, Funk, R&B, Gospel, Blues, and Latin from this take no prisoners grooving 7-piece band.
Dance instructors: Marlon Mills and Chrissy Bridgeman
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