Take note, jazz fans. And swing dance fans. And opera fans. And, oh yeah, ballet fans. St. Paul Ballet’s “Carmen in the 1920s” makes huge leaps in something-for-everyone crossover appeal. After all, ...

The Second Annual Jazz Age on the Delaware will take place on July 30 at Glen Foerd, a historic mansion and estate. Guests will be transported back to the 1920s for a full day of dancing and live ...

Jazz-Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, New York Harbor Saturday and Sunday, June 7th and 8th, 2008 11:30 am to 7 pm Time to pack your picnic basket and hop on the ferry! Sunny days are here, and our ...

At the height of the Roaring Twenties, flappers took to the floor, arms flailing and feet kicking to a new beat: the Charleston. A century later, the dance still captivates—especially for performer, ...

As the lead vocalist sang “Fly Me to the Moon,” over 100 people danced among the golden lamps to inviting jazz music. Some flaunted flashy 1920s attire, and others donned a T-shirt and jeans. Some had ...

Michael Arenella will be the bandleader at the event, and he’ll also be dancing the Charleston. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Friday. Today, and on Fridays through the summer, we’ll focus on ...

The American musical art form jazz emerges in New Orleans around the advent of the 20th century. Jazz blends elements from varied traditions, including African and African American, religious, brass ...