Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Feb 23rd:SAVE the RENNY (Renaissance Ballroom) FYI Meeting




The Renaissance Ballroom 
and Casino


NEW DATE

Monday February 23rd 


  Save the Renny  

6pm to 8:30pm


 Informational Meeting  


Encouraging the preserving of 

The Renaissance Ballroom:

 Also known as “The Renny”  




 The Harlem Renaissance Ballroom and Casino
 
was a large reception hall where
 African Americans would gather for entertainment. 

Completed in 1924, this cultural icon accentuated Harlem; it showcased accomplishments of African Americans, as during the Harlem Renaissance period was a time of artistic revolution and culture. William Roach & Joseph Sweeney were overseeing the only major black-owned uptown
 theater during this time. 




The two story tall building had 
a 900-seat movie theater,
 a large space for dances, meetings,
 private parties, and even sporting events! 




Home for the famous "Rens”

 The first all African American 

professional basketball team 

in the nation.


Film, Discussion, Q&A 

and Petition Signage 





Lt Joseph P Kennedy Center
34 West 134 St
NY NY 10037

For more information call

 The Harlem Swing Dance Society

 347 – 709 – 7022

 or email 




 If  you cannot make this event 

 sign the petition online at 

Friday, January 16, 2015

Saving the Renny FYI Meeting - NOW February 23rd: Harlem's Historic Renaissance Ballroom



The Renaissance Ballroom 
and Casino




NEW DATE

Monday February 23rd 


  Save the Renny  


6pm to 8:30pm



 Informational Meeting  


Encouraging the preserving of 

The Renaissance Ballroom:

 Also known as “The Renny”  




 The Harlem Renaissance Ballroom and Casino
was a large reception hall where
 African Americans would gather for entertainment. 

Completed in 1924, this cultural icon accentuated Harlem; it showcased accomplishments of African Americans, as during the Harlem Renaissance period was a time of artistic revolution and culture. William Roach & Joseph Sweeney were overseeing the only major black-owned uptown
 theater during this time. 





The two story tall building had 
a 900-seat movie theater,
 a large space for dances, meetings,
 private parties, and even sporting events! 




Home for the famous "Rens”

 The first all African American 

professional basketball team 

in the nation.



Film, Discussion, Q&A 

and Petition Signage 




Lt Joseph P Kennedy Center
34 West 134 St
NY NY 10037




For more information call

 The Harlem Swing Dance Society

at 347 – 709 – 7022

 or email 




 If you cannot make this event 

 sign the petition online at 




Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Giving Back Culturally to Harlem's Youth: The Harlem Swing Dance Society's Youth Program



 Under construction -more info coming



  Give to a noteworthy Harlem non profit: #Giving The Harlem Swing Dance Society (THSDS) plans on bringing to Harlem's youth their Swing dance and the Lindy Hop legacy with our Youth program. 

http://givingtuesday.razoo.com/story/Swing-Back-Giving-Culturally-For-Harlem-Youth

All and any amounts appreciated to have this exciting folk dance re-ignited in the Village of Harlem! The Harlem Swing Dance Society team is aiming for the best in 2015 in reaching Harlem's youth