News Release - Dance and Swing the Night Away at the Stardust Ballroom Dance Series

City of Rochester

News Release

(Wednesday, November 12, 2014) – The City of Rochester invites the community to relive the glory days of the Big Bands through its Stardust Ballroom Dance Series at the Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street. The 2014-2015 series includes six dances to be held 7:30 –9:30 p.m., on various Tuesday nights from November through February.

Keeping the tradition of the Big Band sound alive, some of western New York’s finest and most experienced musicians will perform favorites by such musical greats as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Charlie Spivak, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Les Brown and more.

Admission is $3.

Enjoy this live Big Band dance music on the following dates:

  • Nov. 18 - Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Band
  • Dec. 16 - Jack Allen Band
  • Jan. 13 - Nostalgic Reunion
  • Jan. 20 - Music Makers
  • Feb. 10 - Greece Jazz Band
  • Feb. 24 - Gateswingers

For more information about the Stardust Ballroom Dance Series call the City of Rochester Bureau of Recreation at 428-6755 or visit www.cityofrochester.gov/ballroomdanceseries.

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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer Jessica Alaimo, 428-7135.