Midsummer Night's Swing is Lincoln Center's July 7-25th. Tues-Sat. outdoor dance event for professionals, amateurs, and just-watchers. It's one of those "only in New York" experiences that just makes you feel happy being there-whether you ware only walking by or decide to take the lessons they offer beforehand....or brave the dance floor. Most start at 6:30 with a dance lesson (free), and 7:30 with the live music. The bands are often world-renowned. This is fun for everyone, and a great thing for young kids also. You don't have to be inside the dance circle to enjoy hanging out...some of the best people-watching in town can be found here, and in New York that's saying a lot! All sorts of music and dance--from rockabilly to jazz to Latin to world music. Thursday July 9th has the Woody Herman Band (big band, swing); Friday, July 17th features the Best Dance in Town: Rockabilly.
When-Tues-Sat. July 7-25, 2009. Usually starts at 7:30 (lessons at 6:30).
Where: Damrosch Park, 62nd between Columbus and Amsterdam.
