Swing over to Lincoln Center for an evening of high-energy swing dance with the Eyal Vilner Big Band, one of New York’s leading voices on the Lindy Hop scene. Composer and bandleader Eyal Vilner’s combo has been electrifying audiences for more than 16 years at venues and festivals around the world. For this year’s set at Summer for the City, Vilner will play hot tracks from his big band’s newest album, Big Apple Stomp, featuring original compositions and new arrangements of golden standards. Don’t know your tuck turn from your basket whip? Arrive early for on-site instruction from choreographer Caleb Teicher of the groundbreaking SW!NG OUT live show, catch a performance of Caleb Teicher & Nathan Bugh’s fan-favorite choreography, Meet Ella, then join Teicher and their team of star performers on The Dance Floor for an evening of social dance.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza
10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
FREE

The Dance Floor opens with DJ set at 6:30 pm
Dance lesson at 7:00 pm
Live music at 7:30 pm
Caleb Teicher & Nathan Bugh’s performance of Meet Ella at 8:15 pm

There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon for all. Or, become a member and enjoy priority entry with automatic access to every Fast Track line, all year round.

https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/summer-for-the-city/swing-dance-party-246