The NYC Barn Dance - bringing people together to have a great time dancing to great music!
The caller, musicians, and dancers will always welcome newcomers to our dance party!
All our events are dance parties, but all dances are taught!
Many of our events feature an open house band where we invite musicians to sit it so check the schedule!
The NYC Barn Dance was created by David Harvey in October 2006 as a monthly event designed to give New Yorkers an opportunity to experience through dance the traditional dance music being played in the city and elsewhere. This experience stands in stark contrast to how this music is often experienced in NYC: at spaces where dancing is difficult or prohibited. Solid turnout, strong reviews by attendees and musicians, and the renewal of a New York State Council on the Arts grant have all served as proof that the event is a welcome and valuable addition to the New York City social landscape. The Barn Dance is a fully participatory, traditional, social dance event, and attendees are invited to participate as dancers regarldless of experience. As stated above in some cases attendees are nivited to participate as musicians as well - check the schedule.