Week of May 4th, 2015

Tuesday, May 5th: "Harlem Swing" at the Alhambra Ballroom

A small group of us attended this event featuring the music of Solomon Hicks, Charanee Wade, and the George Gee 17-piece Orchestra.

Wednesday, May 6th: The Guerrilla Opening Ball: Viennese Waltzing in Bryant Park

The Viennese Waltz opened the Dancing in Bryant Park Calendar, taking place every Wednesday evening during Spring & summer. The Simulacrum of Yore Society was on hand in full evening wear to celebrate in style.

Photos: Event page 

Friday, May 8th: The Russian Nobility Ball

The Russian Nobility Ball is one of NY's most glamorous events.  This charity event to benefit children is resplendent with beautiful guests clad in elegant attire. Enjoy traditional balalaika music by the Barynya Ensemble or dance into the night with the famed Alex Donner orchestra.
Our group is going to the Dancing Only portion of the event. Text me to find us once you get inside. Or better yet, come have dinner with us before the Ball. Email me for information.

When: 7:00pm - 12am

Where: The Pierre Hotel
Dress Code: White Tie preferred or Black Tie

Cost: $130 for Dancing Only ticket in advance; $150 at the door

Link: Website & Tickets

Saturday, May 9th: RFTCA Symposium on AIDS 

The Research Foundation To Cure AIDS presented its first annual Symposium on HIV/AIDS. Learn how Timothy Ray Brown, aka "The Berlin Patient," became the only person to be cured of AIDS. What does this mean and how can this cure be replicated on a global scale?

Link: Info & Summary

Saturday, May 9th: Swing Remix with Jason Prover & The Sneak Thievery Orchestra

Dance until the band steals your beats. Come early for dynamic workshops at 6:30 and 7:30 or come at 7:45pm for the free beginner lesson. Listeners and beginners welcome.

When: 6:30pm & 7:30pm workshops (additional fee); 7:30pm - 1:00am dance

Where: The JCC - 334 Amsterdam Ave. (at 7
Cost: $18 at the door; $16 online in advance

Link: Info & Tickets