WHAT: A Cultural Harlem Anniversary Event: “Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom 70th Anniversary Swing Dance” commemorating the Historical Band Battle of 1937 between Benny Goodman and Chick Webb.
A Free Dance Lesson, Historic Film Clips, Live Band, Performances and more are surprises are in store.
WHEN: Friday May 11th 2007
WHERE: The Julia De Burgos Cultural Center1680 Lexington Avenue (and East 106th Street)New York, New York 10029
WHY: Jazz, Dance, Swing, Tap and more was part of the original Harlem Renaissance and it is experiencing a resurgence and interest today. Celebrating Harlem’s Living Legacy of its Cultural impact with remembering the Savoy Ballroom will reinvigorate a community, a city, and world that has long admired it’s spontaneity!
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