The Harlem Rennaissance Orchestra closed the season, as is the tradtion, with guest soloist James Carter and the annual Lindy Hop contest.

The dancefloor is handed over to the kids, with lessons by Rodney Lopez ("Mad Hot Ballroom").

Samba night, with Casaurina and special guest Baby do Brasil

Tango-lovers seem to appear out of nowhere when a great dance band is performing, so it was no surprise the dance floor was packed for last nights appearance by Octavio Brunelli's Tango Orchestra.

The revered Conjunto Chappottín from Cuba made its US debut last night with an evening of son. Even a brief shower added to the Caribbean summer night mood and didn't dampen the spirit of the dancers.

Week Three of Midsummer Night Swing kicked off with a "Boardwalk Empire" themed show, featuring series regulars Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Stephen DeRosa ("Eddie Cantor") and Margot B.

Week Two of Midsummer Night Swing ended with an epic tribute to the music of Benny Goodman, featuring clarinetist Dan Levinson and vocalist Molly Ryan with James Langton's New York All-Star Big Band.

A most wonderful way to spend July 4th, dancing under the stars to Willie Rosario y su Orquesta, in a rare New York appearance.

The weather held out long enough for a fun Hustle dance class, but a few intrepid New Yorkers even enjoyed the deluge that unfortunately cancelled the live portion of the evening.

Hot on the dancefloor and hot on the stage as Merengue star Milly Quezada played her hits to an enthusiastic audience.

In their first visit to NYC , The Band Courtbouillion (THE supergroup of Cajun music) played music for waltzing and two-step on a gorgeous New York evening.

The Hot Sardines made a triumphant return to Midsummer Night Swing, with an evening of traditional jazz with a new Orleans tinge. Featured in the crowd were the award-winning Brooklyn Bombshell Review, direct from last week's Mermaid Parade.

Combining the joy of the personal stereo (with achoice between two different DJ selections) and the need to let the neighbors sleep, the always-popular Silent Disco made a return appearance on disco night.

Regulars The Loser's Lounge treated the disco dancing crowd with hits by Abba and others.

Salsa and Soukous combine in Ricardo Lemvo's vision of world dance, who had NYC salsa legend Jimmy Bosch on board for the ride.

On a picture-perfect opening night for the season, Cécile McLorin Salvant sang for the first time ever with a dance band, the esteemed Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks. A glorious night of dance and music under perfect summer night skies.

Midsummer Night Swing got an early start to the summer season with a dance class and party at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium, with music by the Solomon Douglas Quartet, as part of the Frankie Manning 100 Celebration around New York City.