New York City Lincoln Center - Midsummer Night Swing
July 8 2009
This clip was filmed during the dj segment prior to the performance by Chubby Checker and his band.
Heidi and Joe dance so beautifully together in collegiate shag and balboa style to a rockabilly song.
from their website:
Midsummer Night Swing, now in its 21st season, heats up Damrosch Park with the rhythms that keep New York dancing. This year brings out the very best of swing, salsa, soul, tango, rockabilly, and much more, showcasing some of the finest musicians and DJs from this country and abroad. For dance fanatics, enthusiastic beginners, and everyone in between, Midsummer Night Swing is the citys hot spot for three weeks in July.
Spreading like wildfire from the tiny dance floor of New York's Peppermint Lounge, a Harlem teen craze set the eras most glamorous hips gyrating. —Vanity Fair
King of The Twist Chubby Checker changed how a generation danced, inspiring millions to flaunt their moves while dancing apart to the beat. Lets twist again with this rock n roll icon, who continues to delight audiences worldwide.
For more info on this fun yearly swing dance event please go to
www.lincolncenter.org