Swing Cram Classes
Saturdays July 17, 24, 31
Asbury Park Dance and Yoga
703 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, New Jersey Level 1 Swing / Boogie Woogie 3pm – 3:50pm (open to all) Level 2 Swing / Lindy Hop 4pm – 5pm (knowledge of basic swing) details here
Spins, Dips & Slides Dance Workshop
Saturday July 10, 2010 (instructor Paolo Pasta Lanna and Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm details here
Moondance
Pier 54 (West Side Highway / 14th Street)
Sunday July 9th 6pm – 10pm
Whether you’ve been dancing for years or want to learn how to boogie like a pro, Hudson River Park’s MoonDance is your chance to strut your stuff under the stars! Free lessons from Dance Manhattan begin the evening before New York City’s favorite dance bands perform. MoonDance takes place Sunday evenings on Hudson River Park‘s Pier 54 - no experience necessary. Paolo & his dance crew perform a New Orleans style Charleston Lindy Hop.
Midsummer Night Swing
Tuesday, July 6 2010 Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, W 62nd NYC Featuring the New Orleans Moonshiners Band. Helping to start you off on the right foot, dance instructor Paolo "Pasta" Lanna at 6pm. And if you're lucky to snag a ticket to get on the dance floor, you won't want to miss the Performance at 7:00 Sharp. http://www.lincolncenter.org
Swing Dance Workshops in Yorktown Wednesday June 16 & 30, 2010
Open to Young Adults and Teenagers
Two locations: Country Academy of Dance and Yorktown Cultural Center see classes
T.G.I.F Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance Party Westchester Ballroom 17 Marble Ave. Pleasantville, NY
Friday June 12 2010
$20 with dinner D.J. Paolo Pasta Lanna 7:30 -11:30 Dinner & Dancing
7:30 Intermediate Dance Lesson details: westchesterballroom.com
Sunset Swing Benefit Thursday June 3, 2010 Pier One at The Brooklyn Bridge Park (Furman and Old Fulton Street) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get ready for SUNSET SWING on the Pier 1 section of Brooklyn Bridge Park! Come celebrate the opening of Pier 1 and help kick-off a summer of fun on the waterfront. This year, for the first time, party goers will celebrate on Pier 1 at the foot of Old Fulton Street! This is a BENEFIT for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Live Big Band and performances by the Lindy Hop All-Stars! Info at www.brooklynbridgepark.org
Tricks, Dips and Pretzels“The Best Of” Dance Workshop Saturday May 22, 2010 (instructor Paolo Pants w Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm for details see classes
12:30 revealing techniques for tricks, 1:30pm spin patterns 2:45pm Dip variations and rollin’ with it all.
Salsa/Mambo/Swing Workshops
Saturday June 12, 2010 Salsa Part 2
Saturday June 5, 2010 Swing Part 2
Saturday May 1, 2010 Salsa Part 1
Saturday April 23, 2010 Swing Part 1
Count Basie Theater Red Bank NJ. Details
Swing Dance Workshops in Yorktown Wednesday May 12 & 26, 2010
Open to Young Adults and Teenagers
Yorktown Cultural Community Center 1974 Commerce Street see classes
Big Band Style Swing Dinner Dance & Show Friday, April 23 Time: 7:30-11:00 benefit for New Yonkers Animal Shelter
Riverview 1 Warburton Ave. Hastings on Hudson, Ny
features: D.J. Paolo "Swings" & Lauren "Lollipop" $35 with complete buffet dinner - jointly hosted by WestchesterBallroom.com.
BABBLE (Big Apple Blues, Balboa and Lindy exchange) Sunday April 25, 2010
Club 412 (412 Eighth Ave by 31st St)
In collaboration with the BABBLE Dance Weekend (Big Apple Blues, Balboa and Lindy Exchange) we will be hosting a fabulous Sunday Night Dance that will include a pre-dance workshop. 7pm Lindy/Blues Dance Class. 8:30pm Live music Featuring Aisha Hosley with the The Josh Fialkoff Trio Lindy Blues Fusion Lesson 7pm – 8:15pm (pre-requisite – advanced basics) with instructor Paolo plus special guest follow
You’ve gotten a taste of the Blues, The Balboa and Plenty of Swing (Lindy Hop) this past weekend. Now join me for a fun sequence steps which combines these dance styles. It’s a fusion of Lindy Hop & Blues and it’s the kind of material you can use to spice up your dancing and use at our dance tonight.
Workshop Price: $15 (this is an additional fee. Only $10 if you have a Babble weekend package) swingremix.com
Swingin' For a CureA Dinner Dance Event Friday & Saturday April 9th & 10th 2010 7:30pm start time
St. Paul the Apostle’s School
77 Lee Ave (off McLean Ave.)
Yonkers, NY
Enjoy a night of Live Music & Dancing with the Rich Connolly Big Band , Dinner is included. Paolo & Lauren to demonstrate a few dance numbers along with a local group of performing arts students. Presented by The Hope for Change Foundation call (914) 206-9617 for Reservations.
Balboa Blast Workshop Saturday April 10th, 2010 Dance Manhattan 39 W 19th Street NYC 212-807-0802
Dance Workshop Focusing on The Balboa, the california born Swing Dance. Balboa was very popular among the College Kids in the mid 30s and is popular once again. see classes
Remixed Friday's Friday April 9, 2010 8:30pm dance lesson, 9:15pm Dance
Manhattan Ballroom Dance 29 West 36th swingremix.com
Swing Dance Workshops in Yorktown Friday April 2 only, 2010 Open to Young Adults and Teenagers
Yorktown Cultural Community Center 1974 Commerce Street see classes
Dance Workshops in Europe March 20 - 29 International Tour France / England / Italy March 20 - 21 Swing / Balboa workshops Paris details at rocknswingdance.fr
March 22 - 24 Guest instructor details at campitalia.com or London Swing Dance Society
March 26 - 28 Swing workshops Genova, Italy details at campitalia.com
(note: I'm looking for accommodations for my stay in Paris (March 19, March 21 - 25). If you live in Paris or know someone who can provide housing, please let me know! Merci!
Salsa/Mambo/Swing Workshops Saturday March 13, 2010 Swing part 3
Saturday February 27, 2010 Salsa Mambo Part 2
Saturday February 20, 2010 Swing Part 2
Count Basie Theater Red Bank NJ. Details
Balboa Crash Course
Saturday March 6th, 2010 12:30 - 4:00pm
You see everyone dancing that amazing, fast dance all over New York. What is it? Balboa! A swing dance originated in California. Learn the basic of the balboa and how to work it into your 6-count and 8-count swing. Great for beginners as well as for intermediate balboa dancers who want to perfect their footwork and connection. see link featuring paolo performing this dance: swingremix.com Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th St NYC 212-807-0802 details coming
Swing Crash Course
Sunday January 31,February 28, March 28, 2010 This is for Beginners who wish to start dancing on the social dance floor. This crash course starts with all the basics but quickly moves to more advanced movement as the day goes on. Can also challenge those with some swing dance experience as well. Featuring 4 1/2 hours of swing instruction. It is progressive and becomes more challenging as the day moves on. Featuring Three Great Instructors! Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up
Tricks, Dips and Pretzels Dance Workshop
Saturday January 9th, 2010 (instructor Paolo)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 12:30 - 4pm Are you hungry for some holiday play time? This workshop will cover tricks, dips and some fancy pretzels that that will guarantee to bring a smile. see CLASSES
Balboa Blast Saturday December 19th, 2009 12:30 - 4:00pm Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC 212-807-0802 This workshop focuses on the Balboa, the California born Swing Dance. Starts with a refresher class and then gets progressively more challenging. see CLASSES
Remixed Holiday Dance Party Host Friday December 11, 2009
Manhattan Ballroom Dance 29 West 36th swingremix.com
Swing Remix Dance Extravaganza Saturday November 21, 2009 6:30pm
JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave NYC Details at www.swingremix.com
Paolo & Leiko Perform a special Balboa number. Other great performers are also featured!
Swing Crash Course "The Original" Sunday November 22, Dec 20 noon - 4:30pm
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th St NYC 5th floor
Salsa Cram Class Saturday November 21, 2009
Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey
click DETAILS
SwingOut Slam Saturday November 14, 2009 Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC 212-807-0802
Improve your Swing-Out while we cover connection and counter-balance techniques. We’ll compare and contrast the Hollywood style and Savoy style versions. Then for the final section, we’ll learn some great variations that will challenge you. Starts with a refresher class. 12:30 - 4:00pm
Swing Re-Mixed Dance Party! Host/Instructor Friday November 13, 2009
Manhattan Ballroom Dance 29 West 36th swingremix.com
Swing Remix'es own Paolo teaches the "Move of the Month" at 9pm sharp during this Remixed Friday's dance party. Music starts at 9:30pm, dance till 1am. $15. Discounts if you are on the swingremix mailing list. see swingremix.com
Italy Tour Saturday Sept 26 - Oct 2, 2009 Rome Monday Sept 28 Lindy / Balboa Workshops
Details at Campitalia.com.
For those in italy, I am experiencing problems with my Italia Mobile 346-60-93-786
Telefonando Valentina al 347-5376-963 per domande e a trovarmi. Grazie!
Stardust Weekend Saturday - Sunday Sept 11/12 2009
Hudson Valley Resorts Kerhonkson, NY (The Catskills)
Maggie Moon joins Paolo for this weekend that includes dance performances during the evening and dance classes during the daytime. Plus plenty of social dancing till the wee hrs.
stardustdance.com
Riverview Dance Sunday August 16, 2009
1 Warburton Avenue, Hastings on the Hudson NY.
This Ballroom/Salsa/Tango/Swing Dinner Dance is hosted by westchester ballroom and features live music, buffet dinner, social dancing and more. Your DJ for the evening is Paolo Mondo Lanna. westchesterballroom.com
More Social Patterns Workshop Saturday July 25th (Note: This is Saturday, not Sunday!)
The Hat Factory Building Suite 2B
1000 North Division Street Peekskill, NY 10566
Paolo and Lauren will be teaching another fabulous social patterns workshop! This time in Peekskill! (level: 2 and up - advanced basics pre-requisite)
Split into two sections, the focus will be on social patterns and the second workshop will include new tricks, scoops and slides. Certainly bring water and perhaps a snack but you don't need to bring a partner. We will be available for privates before the workshop only.
Pricing $20 per section, $35 all. More details coming Tel. 914-806-7653 or 917-359-7990
