Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tuesdays Swing! Harlem Swing Dance Class at 7pm
Tuesdays at JPK Center 7pm - only $7! No partner necessary
34 West 134 St -- click on the link for details
https://www.facebook.com/events/1615418805359750/
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Feb 23rd:SAVE the RENNY (Renaissance Ballroom) FYI Meeting
The Renaissance Ballroom
and Casino
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 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
and Casino
NEW DATE
Monday February 23rd
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 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
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