New York City's annual celebration of social dancing, MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING is three weeks of the finest in dancing al fresco, in the shadow of Lincoln Center. There's something for everyone, with theme nights ranging from tango, salsa, and country swing to ceilidh set dancing, disco, Big Band swing, and more!
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49 imagesClosing night for Midsummer Night Swing followed tradition, with the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra and guest Billy Harper celebrating Illinois Jacquet and Frankie Manning. Congratulations Heidi and Joe for winning this year's dance contest. -
36 imagesKids Dance is Midsummer Night Swing's annual afternoon where the kids take the dancefloor! -
39 imagesBastille Day was celebrated at Midsummer Night Swing with a rousing Swing dance night with The Hot Sardines, as well as a costume contest (theme: either French or Flapper). -
31 imagesA wet pas de deux and a gorgeous rainbow provided an interlude in last night's Ceilidh night at Lincoln Center Midsummer Night Swing. -
25 imagesThe Palmetto Bug Stompers, pride of New Orleans, made a visit to Midsummer Night Swing for an evening of old-timey swing dancing. -
26 imagesJump, Jive, and early RnR made the night special with the NY premiere of Ray Collins' Hot Club. -
32 imagesThe legends of NYC Salsa gathered on a wet evening with hardy fans to celebrate the legacy of Ralph Mercado. Joining the all-star performance were Tony Vega, Tito Puente Jr., Ray Sepulveda, and MioSotis, with special guests including Felipe Luciano. -
33 imagesTexas Swing came to the Big Apple with the Hot Club of Cowtown, bringing out the Texans and wannabe Texans for a night of two stepping. -
32 imagesThe New York debut of Diogo Nogueira was a delight for New York Samba lovers as both dancers and listeners were treated to wonderful music on another gorgeous New York night. -
28 imagesA night of elegant dancing featuring Hector Del Curto's Eternal Tango Orchestra (with special guest Pablo Ziegler) and dance lessons by Carolina Zokalski and Diego Di Falco. -
35 imagesSwing dancing took centerstage this night as New York's own Swingtime Big Band keep the dancers moving on a gorgeous New York City night. -
64 imagesCelebrating the 40th Anniversary of the TV show "Soul Train", Lincoln Center put on its funky dance shoes for an evening of locking and waacking with dancer Tyrone Proctor from the original show and the tight groove of Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley. -
31 imagesNew York City welcomed back Midsummer Night Swing for three weeks of dancing to the hottest bands around. Opening Night featured the swing sounds of the Jonathan Stout Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander, dance lessons by Heather Flock, and the debut of the new dance floor!