On October 26th 2019 there was a special Black Lindy Hop Matters event in New York City.  Usually held in Harlem (for the past 2 years) the event was moved downtown for a special screening event honoring Lindy Hop Preservationist and Visionary Ms. Louise "Mama Lu" Parks Duncanson.  Thru her efforts and with many of the Savoy Ballroom & Savoy Manor Lindy Hop Dance Legends (who won titles at the famed NYC Harvest Moon Ball contest) it was imperative that they share stories. These dancers pictured assisted her in numerous ways, and thus they ALL kept Harlem's Lindy Hop culture alive locally and around the world... Ms. Novaks, a Black Cultural Reporter and Artist was on hand at this event, and was shocked at what she saw and learned.  Ms. Barbara Jones assured her this event was only the tip of the iceberg.  This eventually lead to an interview with some pointed and needed questions... .  1. Is there a State of emergency for Bla...

The legendary Savoy Ballroom was a large  ballroom  for music and public dancing located at 596  Lenox Avenue , between 140th and 141st Streets in   Harlem . The Savoy was the one ballroom in the area to be called the "World's Finest Ballroom".   The ballroom was 10,000 square feet in size, was on the second floor and a block long. It could hold up to 4,000 people. The interior was painted pink and the walls were mirrored. Colored lights danced on the sprung layered wood floor. It contained a spacious lobby framing a huge, cut-glass chandelier and marble staircase.  It was in operation from March 12, 1926  to July 10, 1958 ,  and owned by white entrepreneur Jay Faggen with Jewish businessman Moe Gale  (or gangster, as our dear old friend who worked there Charles Dorkins told us). It was managed by African-American business man and civic leader Charles Buchanan (who was also secretary and treasurer). ...

Historic Harlem Nights - Jazz and Dance! The American Lindy Hop Championships Festival: ALHC October 26th thru 29th YES online registration has Closed- but that doesn't mean you cannot get in - YOU CAN! You may purchase the door :  ALL Weekend Pass to Social Eves - $125    Harlem Evening Socials  - $25 There are a couple of FREE events  - see below So see you for Historic Harlem Nights!   More details below and the schedule: Make Harlem GREAT Again! Join us for some exciting Jazzy   Hoppin Idlewild Nights at the National Black Theater with  The American Lindy Hop Championships (ALHC). Legends  of Harlem's famed Lindy Hop dance art form will return  home  for evenings of HOT music and dance reminiscent of  the  famous Savoy Ballroom!   We are welcoming back 97yr young Harlem Dance Legend ,  Entertainer and globetrotter Norma Miller; Harvest Moon  Ball  Champ...