Dance: Joy Street Orchestra

Joy Street — one of our most popular bands, based on attendance — showcases vocalists Dina Blade, Rockin’ Rafe Wadleigh and Lucia Neare. Because this 12-piece version boasts a full horn section plus a couple of violin virtuosos, Joy Street can deliver big-band swing in one moment and a divine waltz the next — and before the evening’s done it’ll rev your motor with a mix of Blues, Latin, Country Two-Step, R & B — even some Elvis and The Beatles.

This dance even features Bluesman Jesse Hagopian and his kick-ass harmonica. Here’s the YouTube link to Jesse performing with Joy Street at the January Masquerade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVPAGePnnEQ

If you’ve never attended the Joy Street’s annual Masquerade, Saturday’s dance will give you a taste of that stellar event’s music.

Come, meet us on Joy Street.

“A shout out to the band. Joy Street did an amazing job. Probably the most dance-able band I have ever danced to. They played EVERYTHING. They also sounded great. I Loved the band!!!”

—Scot Thomas; After a New Year’s Eve Dance

“I really love dancing to Joy Street. Not only do I get to enjoy beautiful music by top-drawer professionals and the sweet voices of Dina Blade and Lucia Neare, but the variety of music styles keeps my dance jones satisfied all evening. I can Lindy, Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Blues, One Step, Cha-Cha, Tango and more, all in one evening, under one roof, to the same stellar music makers. They’re a dancer’s dream – and let me just add: This band knows how to swing it!”

—Guy Caridi, swing-dance instructor, former national Lindy Hop competitor

Free Pre-Dance Lesson

Like to get warmed up before the dance?  Learn a couple of extra moves?  New to dance and want to meet a few people?  Then come join us for the free pre-dance lesson!  Our instructors will get your dance motor running and your confidence up.  Starts at 7pm.