BABBLE Big Apple Blues, Balboa and Lindy Exchange May2nd-4th

[SHORTYJOY]

Hi All- This event is not a WCS Event. This is however an incredible opportunity to dance to live blues on a nice floor in a historic mansion! There will also be nationally respected blues DJ's playing Blues rooms at the late night dances for three straight days!

We are proud to announce that the website for-

BABBLE

is up and running--Information will continue to be updated. Check us out at:

http://newyorkcityexchange.com

Registration is open!!

Pre-registration is $75.00 and will be open until April 1st. Please register as soon as possible because housing in NYC is limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis- based upon paid registration.

After April 1st- All in Registration is $85.00- Ala Cart registration will open at door prices. The benefit of registering in advanced is that some venues are smaller than others and events may sell out before the day of the event.

WHAT IS BABBLE?
Big Apple Blues, Balboa and Lindy Exchange is a three day celebration of Social Dancing in NYC brought to you by Jelly Roll Productions, Dance Manhattan, Monday Nite Blues, New York City Balboa, Jook Joint Shimmy Blues, Central Park Swings and New York Swing Dance Society.

The Party begins with-
Friday May 2nd-
Evening dance-The Gordon Webster trio will be playing live with Briana Thompson's clear vocals at the lead. As Jelly Roll always does; legendary artists will join the ensemble right up until the day of the event. Event by Jelly Roll Productions and Dance Manhattan.

Afterwards we will all head out for the next dance until 5 am-brought to you by Jook Joint Shimmy Blues- This night will have multiple rooms of DJ'd music with some of the best local and national DJ's.

Saturday May 3rd-
Our day activity is organized in conjunction with Central Park Swings-- details to follow
Evening Dance-Hosted by Monday Nite Blues/ and NYC Balboa.
Get out your tuxes and gowns as we step back in time for live music at The historic Bayard's/India house. In the main ball room we will have two bands playing. The first act-The Cangelosi Cards will entertain us with fast lindy and balboa as well as some slower classics that we all love. When the first band finishes we will turn our attention to the other end of the ballroom for live Blues, from the Harlem Blues Project with two special guests. The bands will be alternating 40 minute sets. One floor below in two separate rooms their will be DJ'd music. Blues while The Cangelosi Cards play, and Lindy/Balboa when the Harlem Blues Project is playing.

Afterwards we will all head out for the next dance- at CRASH MANSION until 5 am-Featuring the incredible DJ'ing of Steven Watkins currently from San Francisco, but originally from NYC. Steven was instrumental in starting the first NYC blues house parties here in NYC. Live music will be provide by the Soloman Douglas Quartet!

Sunday May 4rth-
Our day activity is organized in conjunction with Central Park Swings-- details to follow.

Evening Dance-- This is a special treat. We are privileged to be a part of NYSDS 23rd Anniversary Party. George Gee and the Jump Jivin Wailer's will provide incredible music with Greg Avakian of Philadelphia DJ'ing between sets.

Afterwards we will all head out for the next dance until 5 am-brought to you by Jook Joint Shimmy Blues this will also be a multi-room dj'd dance.

Don't miss this event.

[Joe Maximo]

Actually, Shorty Joy doesnt the dance at Dance Manhattan on Friday have a WCS room on the 4th floor. (cough cough cough)

[SHORTYJOY]

Valid- But the overall premise of the event is not WCS.

Greg Parmington will still be hosting the WCS portion of the evening on the 4rth floor of Dance Manhattan on May 2nd.

More Band info just in-

Friday May 2nd- Gordon Webster Trio w/ Brianna Thompson on vocals
Friday Late Night party brought to you by Jook Joint Shimmy Blues. All Blues in the main room featuring nationally respected Blues DJ's. Balboa and Lindy music will be swinging in the side rooms.

Saturday May 3rd-Harlem Blues Project and Cangelosie Cards will be alternating 40 minute sets in the main ball room. DJ'd Blues and Balboa downstairs. Excellent opportunity to wear a tuxedo!
Saturday Late Night Party-Come hear the best Blues DJ in the US. Steven Watkins will be spinning his laptop for two straight hours. We have a surprise band that will also be Jamming at this event. Details coming soon!

Sunday May 4rth-George Gee and The Jump Jivin Wailers will be playing for the 23rd anniversary of NYSDS!

This is an awesome wekend- the chance to register for 65.00 has passed--You can still make it into the 75.00 all in weekend registration if you register before April 1st. This includes 8 dances w/ 12 hours of confirmed live music and 48 hours of DJ'd music. This event is not to be missed.

BABBLE
http://newyorkcityexchange.com

[Jerry Wang]

I wish I could be at two places at once. This sounds like an awesome event.:D

[Dima]

Is there a way to register for latenight only or for one day only?

D

[westcoastjunkie]

Is there a way to register for latenight only or for one day only?

D

Ditto

[SHORTYJOY]

Ala Cart registration is going to be available after April 1st-When the currently available deal of 75.00 for the full weekend with 8 dances closes. The all in- package will increase to full price of 85.00 after April 1st.

We decided as a team that the package price was too close to the door price, so we reduced the package deal another $5.00-from the original 90.00 we intended to charge.

We have just added another band to the weekend. Saturdays late night dance will be two hours of live music with Soloman Douglas's Quartet. They have a smooth, soulful sound that works well for the feel of a late-night event.

The other two hours of entertainment will be brought to you by DJ- Steven Watkins from San Francisco. He used to live in New York City and was instrumental in the start of the first late night house parties of the Blues dance revival back in 2001. He is an extremely respected DJ in the national and international Blues scene. We are thrilled to have him back in the city for BABBLE.

[Dima]

Ala Cart registration is going to be available after April 1st-When the currently available deal of 75.00 for the full weekend with 8 dances closes. The all in- package will increase to full price of 85.00 after April 1st.

We decided as a team that the package price was too close to the door price, so we reduced the package deal another $5.00-from the original 90.00 we intended to charge.

We have just added another band to the weekend. Saturdays late night dance will be two hours of live music with Soloman Douglas's Quartet. They have a smooth, soulful sound that works well for the feel of a late-night event.

The other two hours of entertainment will be brought to you by DJ- Steven Watkins from San Francisco. He used to live in New York City and was instrumental in the start of the first late night house parties of the Blues dance revival back in 2001. He is an extremely respected DJ in the national and international Blues scene. We are thrilled to have him back in the city for BABBLE.

It would help to know the at-the-door and piece-by-piece prices. It might entice more people to buy in advance ;)

[bethany]

Big Apple Blues?!? What IS that? I'm trying to picture it, hehe.

Just out of curiosity, which Big Apple are they talking about, the choreography or the called dance?

[SHORTYJOY]

Neither- The city:)

If you want to come to the event and lead the calling- I'm sure several dancers would jump in to do the Big Apple-

There are also quite a few dancers here who do the Franky Manning version of the choregraphy.

[jon]

The other two hours of entertainment will be brought to you by DJ- Steven Watkins from San Francisco. He used to live in New York City and was instrumental in the start of the first late night house parties of the Blues dance revival back in 2001. He is an extremely respected DJ in the national and international Blues scene. We are thrilled to have him back in the city for BABBLE.

Steven is an amazing DJ, with a deep knowledge of and love for blues and related genres, and we are very fortunate to have him resident in the SF Bay Area. I encourage people in NY to go to this event simply for the opportunity to hear him spin, whether or not they're blues dancers.

[SHORTYJOY]

Hi all- I'm updating this post to express why I feel this dance weekend would be a lot of FUN for West coast Swing Dancers.

May 2nd
Friday-from 9pm-1am-The band- Gordon Webster and singer Briana Thomas has a very groovy feel- They have a smooth sound that would actually be good for dancing West Coast Swing. Down stairs at the same venue There will be a west Coast swing Dance brought to you by Greg Parmington in conjunction with Dance Manhattan. $15.00

Friday Late Night Dance-1:30am-5:00am-3 rooms of DJ'd dancing at Dance Sport 22 West 34th st. 4rth floor. The blues room will be the largest room and will be playing blues all night long. Much of the music lends itself to west coast swing-and there will be free food. $15.00

May 3rd-
Saturday Evening Dance- at India house-The Blues Band plays Blues at all tempos- and in various styles. Harlem Blues Project is great for dancing WCS. I often dance WCS when I listen to them on Monday nights. When the blues band isn't playing, and the other band is... there will be a DJ one floor below playing dance able blues tunes on their band breaks. The venue is gorgeous and you get to dress up like it's New Year's Eve all over again.
$25.00

May 4rth-
Sunday Late Night Dance-at Play Wright Irish Pub-27 West 35th Street between 5th and 6th. If Hot appetizers and Drink Specials at a laid back Irish pub with great Nationally respected DJ's playing the blues appeals to you- this dance is for you.
The pub will be putting out Hot Appetizers- enough for 100 people-get there quick so you do not miss these- They will go fast.
They are also offering discounted Draft Beers-
Magic Hat-$3.50
Coors Light-$3.50
Killian's Red-$3.50
All Mixed Drinks-$5.00
The cover for this party is only $10.00

[Dima]

Harlem Blues Project with Saron Crenshaw, Jerry Dugger, Barry Harrison, and Junior Mack

These guys are awesome! They play at Terra Blues every monday night. Admission is free if you want to check them out.

[SHORTYJOY]

Registration for individual dances opens tonight. I will post again as soon as it is available.

[SHORTYJOY]

A La Carte Registration is now available. Saturday Evening Dance is filling up rather rapidly.

[SHORTYJOY]

Here's the event in a nutshell-Dancers are invited form everywhere to attend a weekend of social dancing that consists of 8 social dances with various styles of dance available concurrently----

FRIDAY MAY 2nd!!!
Friday Evening Dance-9:00pm-1:00am
Gordon Webster Trio with Briana Thomas-Main Floor (LINDY)+(BLUES)
DJ'd Dance with Greg Parmington- (WCS) 4rth floor at Dance Manhattan (brought to you by JellyRoll Productions) $15.00

Friday Late Night Dance- 1:45am-5:00am
Three Rooms of DJ'd Music (BLUES), (BALBOA), and (LINDY)
at Dance Sport Studios 22 West 34th Street 4rth Floor.
(brought to you by Jook Joint Shimmy Blues) $15.00

SATURDAY MAY 3rd!!!
Saturday Day Dance-2:00pm-5:00pm
DJ'd Dance in a New York City Park Ampitheater/Bandshell-FREE

Saturday Evening Dance-8:30pm-12:30pm
Elegant "SPEAKEASY" with Two great bands-
Cangelosi Cards-(New Orleans Style Hot Jazz Band)
Harlem Blues Project-(Mostly Traditional 12 Bar Blues)
Plus 2 rooms of DJ'd dancing alternating sets of (BALBOA) and (BLUES)
India House-Bayard's Party House-One Hanover Square-Financial District
Black Tie Optional Event
(brought to you by NYC Balboa and Monday Night Blues) $25.00

Saturday Late Night Dance-1:30am-5:00am
Solomon Douglas Quartet w/ Featured (BLUES) DJ Steven Watkins of SF between sets.
Crash Mansion-199 Bowery (at Spring Street) please bring proper ID
(brought to you by Jook Joint Shimmy Blues) $15.00

SUNDAY MAY 4rth!!!
Sunday Day Dance-2:00pm-5:00pm
Private Terrace Party-Weekend Pass Holders Only due to limited space

Sunday Evening Dance-8:00pm-12:00am
George Gee and the Jump Jivin Wailers (LINDY)
New York Swing Dance Society's very special 23rd Anniversary Party
St Jean Baptiste Church at the corner of Lexington Avenue and 76th St. on Lexington.
(brought to you by NYSDS) $15.00 or $12.00 at the door with student ID.

Sunday Late Night Dance-12:30am-4:30am (We have permission to go longer)
DJ'd Blues Party-Several DJ's National and Local will be spinning.
The venue is providing Hot Appetizers for about 100 people. Get there early so you do not miss your chance to get some.
They are also offering the following drink specials:
Draft Beers-
Magic Hat-$3.50
Coors Light-$3.50
Killian's Red-$3.50
All Mixed Drinks-$5.00
Playwright Irish Pub
27 west 35th Street/between 5th and 6th
(brought to you by Jook Joint Shimmy Blues) $10.00