Dancing Wednesdays: Swing! at Mundo

Summer Swing Dance Party with Jason Prover and the Sneak Thievery Orchestra!! On August 17th, Wednesday, Swing Dance Astoria will host another big summer dance party at Mundo New York in Long Island City, Queens!! Never danced before? No worries. Come to the full hour of Beginner Dance Lesson with Lewi Gilamichael & Akemi Kinukawa, the friendly and experienced instructors of Swing Dance Astoria. No partners or experience necessary. We switch partners often and you will make lots of new friends instantly!! Then enjoy dancing to amazing live music by Jason Prover and the Sneak Thievery Orchestra!! During the band break, the rumor has that Bobby White, the international champion and instructor, but also the author of the book, Practice Swing - The Swungover* Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Guide To Improving Your Dancing, will make an appearance at the Party and will talk about his book!! If you already have purchased his book, bring it and get his autograph!! If not, check out his book, right here: https://swungover.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/practice-swing-the-new-swungover-book/ Can't wait to hear some insights into this book intriguing to all of us who want to get better at dancing!! Mundo New York offers a beautiful space but also delicious meals and drinks!! Come join us!! For questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Date: August 17th, Wednesday Location: Mundo New York at Paper Factory Hotel 37-06 36 St Astoria, NY (718) 706-8636 (RIGHT IN FRONT of M and R 36th st. station. A few short blocks away from N and Q 39th Ave station). SCHEDULE: 7:30 to 8:30 Beginner Lesson 8:45 to 10:30 Live Music 9:40 Bobby White Book Talk 10:30 to 11:00 DJ Music COVER: Dance Lesson and Dance Party with Live Music: $17 Dance Party only: $13 At Door, Cash Only ABOUT THE BAND: Specializing in the sweet and hot music of the Jazz Age, folk, and the blues, Jason Prover and his Sneak Thievery Orchestra have become one of New York City's most sought after ensembles. Much of the ensemble's repertoire is derived from the lineage of masters such as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, and Bix Beiderbecke amongst others. A musical unit that strives to connect with its audience, Jason Prover and his Sneak Thievery Orchestra is sure to bring high levels of energy, emotion, grace, and sophistication.