Sundays dance lessons begin at 6:30 pm. Live bands go on at 7pm.
July 9 David Berger & the Sultans of Swing Swing
July 23 Los Hermanos Còlon Latin
July 30 Mò Guajiro Latin
August 6 Eternal Tango
August 13 George Gee’s Jump, Jive & Wailers
Swing Dance the night away under the stars with music from New York’s hottest dance bands on Sunday evenings – no experience necessary. Featured styles include swing, tango and salsa. Free Dance lessons begin at 6:30pm courtesy of Dance Manhattan. Live Bands go on at 7pm.
Setting the stage for dancing Sunday nights throughout the summer is Hudson River Park’s MoonDance.This amazing event starts with free dance instructions from the renowned school, Dance Manhattan, and culminates in an all out dance extravaganza. MoonDance allows seasoned dancers and novices alike to get out on the custom dance floor and learn steps from exceptional instructors in Tango, Swing and Salsa. Each night of MoonDance features a different dance style accompanied by some of the best live bands in the business.
Dances are frequently attended by more than 1,000 people. “We really love coming out here and teaching both experienced dancers and people who have never taken a dance step in their entire life.” Says Elena Iannucci, owner, manager and one of the instructors of Dance Manhattan. “ I can’t count how many times someone just happens to be walking by, comes over to see what is going on, and the next thing you know they are doing the Tango."
