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The Edison Ballroom once again opens its beautiful ballroom to the public for a new Swing into Autumn Series, featuring the elegant sounds of Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band. The dance series beginning on Friday, September 24th. Having traveled the globe performing with icons like Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey, and Tony Bennett, Joe Battaglia’s brilliant big band sound is praised by critics around the world. He has performed for such dignitaries as Hilary Clinton and Barbara Walters and for the past 6 years, Joe and his orchestra have performed regularly at The Rainbow Room, Tavern on the Green, and Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing. Joe’s New York Big Band is comprised of a 16-piece orchestra as well as accompanying vocalists.
In addition to their regular dance series, the famed venue will also launch its first Amateur Dance Competition where couples attending the Friday Night series are invited to show off their best Jive, Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba and Swing. Each Friday, a panel of celebrity judges will select three couples to move on to compete for a $1,000 grand prize plus a night out on the town for two, which includes limo service, dinner and theatre tickets. *Couples must register to enter the Dance Competition by calling (212) 201-7650. Semi-finals will be held on Friday, November 26th with the finals scheduled for January 2011.
The Ballroom Dance series and Amateur Dance Competition will be held the following Fridays this Fall: September 24th, October 1st, October 15th, November 5th, and Friday, November 26th with additional dates for 2011 to follow. Tickets for dinner and dancing are $125.00 per person, which includes an open bar and a 4-course dinner provided by Chef Mina Newman. Festivities start at 7:00PM. After 9:30PM, general admission tickets are also available at a price of $45.00 per person, which includes open bar, passed hor d’oeuvres, and of course dancing until 1AM. The Edison Ballroom is located in the heart of Times Square, at 240 W. 47th St. (between 7th and 8th Avenues).
To purchase tickets, please visit telecharge.com. We hope to see you on the dance floor!!
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