Join us Martin Luther King, Jr Weekend
Jan 18-20, 2025
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 […]
The French Horn Collective is an energetic and progressive band that performs an eclectic variety of Gypsy Jazz, Swing, and modern original French music throughout South Florida. Led by Parisian Musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter Vincent Raffard, the diverse group consists of anywhere from 3 to 8 highly talented musicians from a myriad of […]
Step into the Glamour of Art Deco Weekend! ✨ VIP Night: Invitation-Only Event ✨ This is an invitation-only event! Become a member of the Miami Design Preservation League to receive your VIP tickets. Click here to join and secure your spot at this unforgettable evening of Art Deco elegance. An exclusive celebration for MDPL Members […]
Join us along with Commissioner Laura Dominguez on Ocean Drive to play Chess in memory of Commissioner Mark Samuelian. Location is 12th and Ocean Drive next to the Jazz Age Stage. All ages and experience levels welcome!
Learn the basic dance steps of 20's Charleston with 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Juls Slavikas! No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS YUVAL HOD 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 […]
Learn the basic dance steps of 30's & 40's Charleston with 4 x World Champions Nathalie Gomes Adams & Yuval Hod! No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS NATHALIE GOMES ADAMS YUVAL HOD ABOUT THE DANCE While the 20's Charleston involved "kicking up your heels," as was popular in that era, the trend subsided after […]
James McCoy presents The American Popular Songbook and more! An evening of acoustic settings of songs from some of America's greatest composers: Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Jimmy Van Heusen, Irving Berlin, et al... as well as compositions from some of the best in the pantheon of Jazz artists from the 20th and 21st […]
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, […]
