For 2011, we are in 3 locations. Here is a map of 2 of them, with important neighborhood features pointed out (parking, safety, booze shopping, 24-hour diner).
Be sure to read the TEXT for each marker on the map — it includes dates, prices, Teachers & DJs.
BASIC BALLROOM STUDIO (2011: Jan 8, Apr 2, Jun 4, Oct 1, Dec 3)
335 W. 35th St, 5th Floor (betw 8th & 9th Ave) (see above map)
1 block north of Penn Station
Ice available. Water available for purchase $1. BYOB for booze, snacks, etc.
• Parking on-street is free and unrestricted on weekends except (a) the diagonal spaces are reserved for police only, and (b) there is one space reserved for Ambulette before 7 pm Saturday.
• Big parking lot at corner of 9th Ave & 35th St.
• Police station is 2 doors down from the dance — a nice safety feature.
• See map for nearby BYOB suppliers.
• For responses to concerns raised at our January dance here, click here.
CLUB 412 (2011: Feb 5, Mar 5, May 7, Nov 5)
412 8th Ave, 4th Floor (betw 30th & 31st St) (see above map)
1 block south of Penn Station
Full bar. (Sorry, no BYOB allowed.)
DANCE MANHATTAN (2011: Aug 20 Member Appreciation Day)
39-45 W. 19th St, 5th Floor (betw 5th & 6th Ave) (map)
Free snacks. Water, soft drinks, beer available for purchase. BYOB okay.
FREE ADMISSION to all Gotham Swing Club members! Join now!
