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The Midsummer Nights Swing provides the ideal relief for those who have an itch to dance the night away. Since its establishment 22 years ago, the Lincoln Centre New York demarcates 3 weeks annually, usually in the months of June or July for the event which brings together music lovers, dance lovers and fun lovers for a night of music and dancing under the stars.

Originally located at Josie Robertson’s Plaza, the event was shifted to Damrosch Park last year which has certainly widened up the horizon for more participants. The new location has a more accommodating floor plan, with wide, sprawling spaces and a spacious dance floor. Seating around the arena of sorts also affords a larger number of non dancing participants to sit back and enjoy.

Although titled a ‘swing’ the event includes a dance move for everyone. Jitter bugging, Shim-shaming, Lindy Hoping, and the more recent Tango, Salsa and namesake Swing all have a place during the three week span. Each night starts off at 6.30 pm with dance lessons in the varied forms of dance styles. Interested dancers in all stages even rookies are most welcome and professional trainers are on hand to help you out. Live music kicks in at 7.30 pm where participants then get to practice their new found skills and talents or else just shake a leg to the beat in any old style. The live music aspect sees many renowned as well as beginner bands and deejays take to the stage.

Vendors selling food and beverages inside the park premises ensure that the event can be a family event enjoyed by all. Tickets are usually priced between $15 – 17 and include the dance lessons and access to the main dance floor during the live music session. Of course being an open air event many people also opt to simply enjoy the music in their own way on the fringes.

If you’re travels take you through New York during this annual swing event then be sure to grab a seat to the party! If such travelers seek New York City Luxury hotels from which to base themselves then The Premier Hotel is in an ideal location and is one of the best four star hotels Manhattan offers.

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