Get A Really Good Social Life!: Platinum Party!

PLATINUM PARTY was a BLAST last weekend!!!

It was a perfect fall evening and everyone was really in the mood to dance.

This MAGNIFICENT west coast swing & hustle event is hosted by Erik & Anna Novoa on the 3rd Friday of each month at Club 412 – NYC.

Wes Carrajat & Vivian Young

There was quite a turnout: The Best Dancers came from all over the tri-state: New York City and State, Long Island, Connecticut and all over New Jersey too!!!

Jen dancing with Evan Swartz

It might have something to do with the excellent choice of DJ for the party!

Erik sure knows how to pick them.

He got one of New York City's TOP musicologists – Jen Diener (the artist formerly known as Jennifer Czarkowski)

Some DJs play just what they want. Not Jen!

Since Jen was super-duper in the mood to dance – she was right out there in the middle of all the action and felt the vibe!

There was a little vintage R&B and the latest contemporary hits.

Leaders were just thrilled to dance with her.

Instead of calling her a “guest DJ” – coulda called her “guest dancer extraordinaire!”

(Jen on right dancing with Josh MacDonald)

Erik & Anna start the evening with a 30 minute "crash course" in west coast swing. This is a wonderful review for rusty dancers and a great chance for newer dancers to get a little practice.

The most important element that Erik & Anna bring to this event is the way they so very carefully and considerately nurture Newbies.

This is the way to grow and support a dance community.

(Erik dancing with Eileen O'Brien on right)

Erik danced with just about every
follower in the room.

He even danced with a few leaders!

(Erik dancing with Steve Nereen on left)

This guy has been around a while and still beats the top pros in competition.

Last summer he knocked the audience out at Swing Fling down in DC in AllStar Jack n’ Jill with DC Doll: Deonna Ball.

(1st place - of course)

(SwingFling - Open Show Division)

Anna is every leaders’ dream follower. This is a girl who can be anything she wants to be in the whole world. Famous Dancer – Doctor of Science – Mrs. Erik Novoa.

Add “Nice Person” to that list!

Albert Boulanger & Mary Carrajat

Quite a few of the attendees are regulars from all of NYC’s west coast swing dances: including Connolly’s Strictly Tuesdays, Gotham Swing Club, Festa Fridays and YSBD’s Swing & Salsa.

This bunch may have nothing in common – except dancing – and that’s plenty!

Josh MacDonald

When asked about the evening, everyone said it was a “feel-good” kind of dance.

People said it was very friendly and comfortable.

EVERYONE had a good time!!!

And then, too, there were a few DEAR Faces we haven’t seen much of lately – and have been really missed.

Greg & Triffin Morris met while dancing – married – and now have Baby Abigail.

Everyone was delighted to see them!

Elisha Cohen Monzella

For the past 9 years, Erik has been throwing this combo hustle and west coast swing bash monthly on the 3^rd Friday – it’s the New York Platinum Standard!

Club 412 is at You Should Be Dancing Studios at 8th Ave. & 31st Street in Manhattan - near Penn Station, Path and NYC subways.
http://www.youshouldbedancing.net/