JANUARY 9, 10 & 11, 2026
Dress dapper and enjoy a night of live jazz with the South Florida Jazz Orchestra featuring Ashley Pezzotti, plus swing dance performances, mini-lessons and more! Get ready for a high-energy, joyous, and soulful performance ignited with audience participation! The South Florida Jazz Orchestra is Miami’s premier modern big band, comprised of many of the best […]
Get a taster and history of Balboa with Dance Champions Minn Vo & Lily Matini! No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS MINN VO LILY MATINI ABOUT THE DANCE STYLE Balboa, also known as "Bal" is a swing dance that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and enjoyed huge popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. […]
Michael Cady has been on the scene since 1983 A native Detroiter, he has marveled his audience with his ability to go from the jazz styling of Eddied Jefferson, to lead singer in Teddy Harris Jr's Be Bop Society Jazz Orchestra. Just when you think you've heard it all, he pulls out a list of […]
Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky— LeNard Rutledge and his jazz ensemble are Miami-based musicians who are known to entertain its listeners, and “swing the music” for dancers. Named by the Miami New Times as the “Best Jazz Artist,” Rutledge’s elegance is often permeated by the raw passion of his church choir work. The warm […]
“A velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass” is how one reviewer described Acute Inflections. New York’s Jazzy R&B duo, led by a former Broadway singer, has been featured on HBO and Amazon. They can often be found entertaining their clients (United Nations, Mercedes-Benz, […]
Art Deco Weekend kicks off at the Jazz Age Stage with Dance NOW! Miami with the South Beach Chamber Ensemble. Enjoy a fantastic show of dance and music inspired by the Art Deco Era. Dance NOW! Miami's mission is to create, promote and produce contemporary dance of the highest caliber, and through performance, arts education, […]
Step into the Glamour of Art Deco Weekend! ✨ VIP Night: Invitation-Only Event ✨ An exclusive celebration for MDPL Members and VIPs! Don your finest dapper attire and join us for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and timeless Art Deco style. 📍 Location: The Jazz Age Stage, Lummus Park & 12th Street 📅 Date: […]
Learn the basic dance steps of Swing/Lindy Hop with 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Gypsy Juls No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS YUVAL HOD GYPSY JULS ABOUT THE DANCE Lindy Hop is an American dance born in the African-American communities of Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has evolved since then. It […]
Get a Taster of Collegiate Shag with International Dance Champions Nathalie Gomes Adams & Minn Vo! No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS NATHALIE GOMES ADAMS MINN VO ABOUT THE DANCE STYLES Collegiate Shag (or "Shag") is a partner dance done primarily to uptempo swing and pre-swing jazz music (185-250+ beats per min) belonging to the […]
Troy Anderson got his first taste for music while growing up in a Bahamian family filled with musicians. At the age of 10, he began playing the trumpet and went on to perform in the Florida Sunshine Band and the Gospel Sounds before being introduced to the world of the drum and bugle corps in […]
While making a living busking in the subway upon his arrival to NYC in 1998, Michael Arenella made a name immersing himself in the virginal Jazz of the 1920s. This immersion went on to give birth to a cultural phenomenon, a good decade before it became hot in popular culture: the rebirth of the Jazz Age. As […]
Learn the basic dance steps of 20's Charleston with international Swing Dance Champion Minn Vo & Juls Slavikas No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS MINN VO JULS SLAVIKAS ABOUT THE DANCE 20's Charleston is a dance named after the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina. The rhythm was popularized in mainstream dance music in the United […]
The Mighty Flea Circus is a nationally acclaimed Rockabilly and Swing band known for “Soul Shakin’ Swingabilly” — an energetic blend of vintage rock and modern flair. Winners of top industry awards and celebrated for electrifying live shows, they deliver dynamic performances at venues of all sizes. With roots in classic icons and a forward-thinking […]
While making a living busking in the subway upon his arrival to NYC in 1998, Michael Arenella made a name immersing himself in the virginal Jazz of the 1920s. This immersion went on to give birth to a cultural phenomenon, a good decade before it became hot in popular culture: the rebirth of the Jazz […]
Allyson Briggs, “The Glamour Girl of Jazz,” leads a Gatsby-style orchestra that brings the glittering swing and sophistication of the 1920s–40s to life with vintage charm and Old Hollywood flair. For Art Deco Weekend 2026, her lush big band sound and timeless standards will transform Ocean Drive into a roaring Jazz Age ballroom, perfect for lindy […]
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