For the 27th season, Midsummer Night Swing has been bringing out New York's finest and newest dancers to an evening under the stars.
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102 imagesThe season closed with another gorgeous NYC night, beginning with demo on the history of Shim Sham by Michelle Dorrance, followed by traditional closers Harlem Renaissance Orchestra and the crowning of this year's dance contest winners.
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106 imagesStarry night, sold out dance floor, and a living Salsa legend.
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77 imagesRain prevented the second set, but it didn't stop tango lovers from a wonderful (dry) first set, with music from Pedro Giraudo as a tribute to the late Otavio Brunetti.
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75 imagesOne of those special nights when a band and the dancers click, and the dance floor is packed from beginning to end. Magical.
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80 imagesNYC Salsa dancers had a thick, steamy Caribbean night in the city to dance their cares away!
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106 imagesNothing more American than celebrating the Fourth of July dancing to the music of Motown.
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106 imagesHawaiian swing from the '20s and '30s turned Damrosch Park into a sea of leis and flowered shirts on a gorgeous NYC night. And King Kamehameha himself won the costume contest!
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46 imagesA lot of rain keep the dancefloor closed, but it didn't stop the band from turning in a smoking set and didn't stop the fans from turning the night into a rockin' tent dance party!
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64 imagesThe crowd-favorite Silent Disco night made a triumphant return, with three DJs from Mobile Mondays competing for the crowds attention.
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128 imagesIt was a night of disco, with a performance by Jody Watley and Shalamar, plus dance lessons in waacking by Princess Lockeroo.
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106 imagesSouthern rocker Nikki Hill brought her blend of originals and rock 'n' roll classics for a gorgeous night of dancing under the stars.
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57 imagesThreats of rain didn't deter the hearty New York dancers who packed the floor for opening night of the 2015 Midsummer Night Swing season.