Swingin' @ the National Black Theatre with Ronald Jones and myself has been one of my dreams come true. With the gracious support of the National Black Theatre's General Manager Nabii Faison we are able to provide a safe, creative and inclusive space for our bi-monthly Lindy Hop Dance events.Wanting to bring our love and the historical legacy of the Lindy Hop back to Harlem what better place than here. The National Black Theatre is located on 5th Avenue between 125th & 126th street. It is with humility, respect of the past, admiration and historical responsiblity that we pay homage to the woman that had a dream for Harlem. Harlem to many was a place of depression, but for Dr. Teer it was place that she could see her dream of creating a theatre space that could and would enhance the African American cultural identity by telling authentic stories and of the Black experience. Founded by Dr. Teer in 1968. Dr. Teer was an actress, director, producer, and community galvanizer.
According to her daughter the current CEO Sade Lythcott In 1968 her mom Dr. Barbara Ann Teer moved up to a desolate war torn neighborhood in Harlem armed with only the vision to create a sustainable cultural arts institution that could & would be reflective of the power, grace, and excellence of a people. To build an art complex that was owned and operated by people she aimed to service, undying commitment, cultural integrity, self empowerment, economic autonomy and freedom. The National Black Theatre has become a second home to us. We are ever so thankful for all the staff that assists us while we are there. They even know that they are always welcome to drop in and swing with us!
Our events have been a blast! I will let the pictures speak for themselves!
So if you are interested in Swinging With Us Uptown on a Saturday Night look out for our events on social media on such sites at Meet Up, Harlem One Stop, Eileen Lindy Blog: This Week in Swing, Facebook's NYC Swing Events and NYC Swing Dance. Join the movement to reconnect with our /Harlem's dance legacy! (Not to mention the great health benefits!) Inter-generational, no partners necessary -- just your enthusiasm and love of dance form and movement! Or, just because... Dance lesson before social dance set. Live DJ (Swing, Blues, R&B, Soul)
You may also email us at swingwithusproductionsnyc@gmail.com
Me and my boyfriend came to your event at the NBT it was a great time and beautiful space. We learned how to lindy hop.
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