NY 'BIG CITY STEPPIN' WEEKEND' 2025 - FRI JULY 25th
Aloft Hotel, 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY, 10027, US
SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY EVENT!!!
JULY 24 -27, 2025
ALOFT HOTEL BLOCK & WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE SOON!
MORE DETAILS UP SOON!
THE NEW YORK STEPPERS present
BIG CITY STEPPIN’ WEEKEND 2025
FEATURING:
– 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
– MUSICAL HOST – DJ SHORTY SMOOTH
– MASTER WORKSHOPS w/ DRE BLACKWELL & ‘DOC’ DOCKERY
– BROADWAY SHOW – HELL’S KITCHEN
– MAIN EVENT – ‘ABOVE THE HEIGHTS’ INDOOR/ OUTDOOR ROOFTOP VENUE
* WLSC PRELIMS hosted by PETE FRAZIER/ MAJESTIC GENTS
– STEPPIN’ IN CENTRAL PARK
– MORE
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SCHEDULE-TO-DATE:
THURSDAY JULY 24th
7:00-9:00p
BROADWAY SHOW
HELL’S KITCHEN
Shubert Theater
225 W. 44th St (Times Square)
MEET & GREET SET
7:00-12:00a
HARLEM ALOFT HOTEL
2296 Frederick Douglas Blvd. (btw 123rd &124th)
Free w/ PASS
*Casual
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FRIDAY JULY 25th
6:00-7:30
WORKSHOP WITH A MASTER- Doc Dockery
Location TBA
*All Levels
8:00-1:00a
UPTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT SET
ALHAMBRA BALLROOM
2116 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
Harlem, NY
1﻿2am-3am
A﻿FTERSET
ACTION STUDIOS
2272 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
Harlem, NY
Late-night dancin’, sippin’, and conversation in the heart of Harlem
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SATURDAY JULY 26th
10:00-12:00p
CENTRAL HARLEM AFRICAN-AMERICAN WALKING TOUR
700 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031, USA (Meeting address)
Harlem, NY
Book at:
[https://www.viator.com/…/Central-Harlem…/d687-42456P4](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viator.com%2Ftours%2FNew-York-City%2FCentral-Harlem-African-American-Culture-Walking-Tour%2Fd687-42456P4%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0CsfhjrLE5JDY-tV4Rf27c0ZucEQLFxmtFu9zPxXfcMCCeOtArBjKH16k_aem_AVg0p3X9kIBkpCqsXlCOfA&h=AT2sqYlPxMNiZx8Un6y9rEOg2cpe_Fih1Ewhb7NBc2rSMwbTl1hjeC2XzAXNPbeKVwExo65DgBwaHi1cq0pIMySGNfwZaJG4N3GqzaRR67eyDYRimN2zl0XZ76qcrAiIu5Bix-_jSgMYbXCfUEYinCk&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT218VS4pNTEEQU_ZtuAxn5AjtHx720f-U9sWvC2TXMMm5C8T04bLuMChw79SvzvpLZ68V_feqnMNmpjuo1jWHTcAfMGVueR-A_U3BtwYogoc27UDvj1X9rV7P4lYaQ24SckGhrCwreC3N_p4XNM56Ce7hgF4uM6VsbPFQ)
*Book direct Saturday July 26th- Not included w/ Weekend Pass
11:00-12:30p
WORKSHOP WITH A MASTER- DRE BLACKWELL
LOCATION TBD
DAY PARTY
1:30-5:00p
HARLEM ALOFT HOTEL
2296 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD
HARLEM, NY
Free w/ PASS
*Casual
8:00-2:00a
MAIN EVENT
RADIO HOTEL/ ABOVE THE HEIGHTS ROOFTOP
2420 Amsterdam Ave. (& 181st)
New York, NY
* Attire: Steppers Sharp (semi-formal)
* WLSC Prelims with Pete Frazier/ Majestic Gents (Chicago)
* Light Buffet
* Live Performance by Ronnie Burnett!
FREE with Pass
ARRIVAL:
* All Guests Enter at 500 W. 181st St: Parking Garage: Enter at 180th Street; $20 first 4 hours; $48 after.
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SUNDAY JULY 27th
STEPPIN’ IN CENTRAL PARK
SUMMIT ROCK
86th & Central Park West Entrance
(C, B to 86th St entrance)
1:00-7:00p
Free w/ PASS
* Wear Your City or Club Tees
* Bring your sneakers or flats
* Lunch courtesy NY Steppers
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TICKETS:
EARLY BIRD WEEKEND PASS $125 Until March 1, 2025
$150 After
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO
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HOST HOTEL
HARLEM ALOFT
2296 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Harlem, NY
(212) 749-4000
King: $183
Double Quen: $193
Discount Block Link:
[https://www.marriott.com/event…/reservation-link.mi…](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1731709787425&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2FDpk9JXoXj2pN1WqAL0LfOkMz5j3r6Q7YzcxwNNyYJ064K6LeHpZeiZM_aem_5Xg_7hi274zWo5ff-MwaVA)
ALTERNATIVE:
RADIO HOTEL
(location of SATURDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT)
2420 Amsterdam Ave (& 180th St)
New York, NY
(929) 688-4880
Discount Link Available Soon!
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OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS:
([Hotels.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FHotels.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2FDpk9JXoXj2pN1WqAL0LfOkMz5j3r6Q7YzcxwNNyYJ064K6LeHpZeiZM_aem_5Xg_7hi274zWo5ff-MwaVA&h=AT3B-ATFld7hVQuSlmrfYGvUTKOX2nqr_QpQr81cxxRJKThXSD8xAkduFJu0lQDBA0pvRvKxQFbu_1Bj7e4YLgCvf6r55ASE09lJdCeEXJKJKjjx8_Wlidl4IdgqhNi0CKOGdYlTZ5objUMnkuyOklc&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT218VS4pNTEEQU_ZtuAxn5AjtHx720f-U9sWvC2TXMMm5C8T04bLuMChw79SvzvpLZ68V_feqnMNmpjuo1jWHTcAfMGVueR-A_U3BtwYogoc27UDvj1X9rV7P4lYaQ24SckGhrCwreC3N_p4XNM56Ce7hgF4uM6VsbPFQ), Expedia, Priceline, etc)
– Search for a Hotel close to Harlem, the Harlem Aloft, Radio Hotel, Uptown, MidTown, the Bronx by Yankee Stadium, Ft. Lee, New Jersey, etc. Your hotel location doesn’t have to be in Harlem proper to get to the events by means like Uber, Subway or other options in the New York City metro area. Don’t Wait…
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TRAVEL
AIR:
Flying into LaGuardia (LGA) is the most convenient and closest airport to Harlem and the other Host Hotels. From LaGuardia Airport to the Aloft Hotel, a Taxi, Uber or Lift will take approximately 20 min. If it is your first time in NYC, we recommend this option.
JFK and Newark airports are also options but further trips with Newark being the furthest from Harlem. If you stay in Ft. Lee or other cities across the bridge in New Jersey, Newark may be your best option.
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION:
If you have Questions or want More Info about this or any other question/ contact Marty (917) 302-3808, Devon (917) 554-6565, or Yvette (347) 775-6711.
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BIG CITY WEEKEND is the annual, national weekend event of The NEW YORK STEPPERS, the Original Steppers Set of NY, NJ and the northeast. Since 2007.

NY 'BIG CITY STEPPIN' WEEKEND -- THURS JULY 24th - SUN JULY 27th
Aloft Hotel, 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY, 10027, US

CHICAGO STEPPIN' LESSONS- HARLEM TUESDAYS
Go Hard Dance Studio, 2307 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY, 10030, us
Authentic Chicago Steppin’ lessons are on every TUESDAYS at GO HARD DANCE STUDIOS!
Come out and see what this smooth, soulful, sexy mature dance form is all about. It doesn’t take long to learn and improve your skill while enjoying the best in rhythm and soul music. The Best Instruction in the region. All Levels from Absolute Beginners too Advanced. Lead Instructors are certified and from Chicago.
*Beginners are welcome and no partner necessary
GO HARD DANCE STUDIO
2307 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, Ground Floor
New York, NY 10030
6:30-8:00p
Walk-In $15; Packages 3 for $35
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The NEW YORK STEPPERS is the original Chicago Steppers Set of NY, NJ, and New England, teaching since 2007. If you have questions, would like to do a private workshop or individual lessons, contact Martin at 917-302-3808.

CHICAGO STEPPIN' LESSONS- BROOKLYN THURSDAYS
Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance, 1368 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, us
Authentic Chicago Style Steppin’ lessons are on in Brooklyn every Thursday!
Originating in Chicago, Steppin’ is a social dance having its roots in Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, and the Bop, and is a sophisticated social partner dance usually done to R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Jazz, and Funk music.
Cumbe Dance Center/ Restoration Plaza
1368 Fulton Street (in the back)
3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY
7:00-8:30p
$18
Register at https://cumbedance.org/chicago-style-steppin or walk-in.
Instructors: Devon, Martin, Yvette
The New York Steppers is the original steppers set of the NY/ NJ metro region. Instructors are certified.
Questions, contact Martin at (917) 302-3808

STEPPIN' FRIDAY at HARLEM ALOFT HOTEL
Aloft Hotel, 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY, 10027, US
Bring Your Dancin’ Shoes Uptown as we are Chicago Steppin’ and Line Dancing at the Harlem A-Loft Hotel.
Harlem A-Loft
2296 Frederick Douglas Blvd.
Harlem, NYC
7:00-11:30p
Cover $10 (e-pay ATD)
Come 1st hour for a free intro beginner lesson
Steppin’ at the Harlem A-Loft is sponsored by The New York Steppers once-per-month. Pls check the calendar regularly for ongoing dates and other events. Contact Martin (917) 302-3808 for questions, other events, workshops, and private lessons.

STEPPIN' IN PHILLY w/ Tri-State Steppers & Dancing in Philly
NY
MEET US IN PHILLY
SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH
TRI-STATE STEPPERS & DANCING IN PHILLY
WORKSHOP & SET
featuring New York Steppers Instructors
Martin & Yvette
12-1p – Workshop
1-5p – Set
Admission $20
Venetian Room
1st Floor
Founder’s Room
8030 Germantown Ave
For more info Contact
June 610-368-7043
Dre 302-602-5870

STEPPIN' SATURDAY-- HARLEM ALOFT HOTEL
Aloft Hotel, 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY, 10027, US

STEPPIN' at RIVERBANK STATE PARK - Lessons & Dance!
NY
Join Us to learn and Step on the Hudson!
The New York Steppers in collaboration with Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park present:
The Harlem Dance Exchange, Chicago Step Edition
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
679 Riverside Drive (Entrance at West 145th St)
Robert Frederick Smith Center for Performing Arts
New York, NY 10031
Lesson w/ NY Steppers: 5:00-6:00p
DJ & Dance: 6:00-9:00p
*Free for the Community
For more information, contact Martin (917) 302-3808, mmajeske2@gmail.com of New York Steppers

SPRING FLING- MONDAY AFTERWORK STEPPIN' at LUCILLE'S, HARLEM
NY
JOIN US the NEW YORK STEPPERS for some Steppin’, Line Dancin’, Great Food, Drinks and Folks at Lucille’s Cocktail Bar.
MONDAY, MAY 19TH
LUCILLE’S
26 Macombs Place
(corner of 150th Street)
Harlem, NY
(A,C, B,D, 3)
7:00-10:00p
No Cover — But you must support the Bar & Pizza Kitchen.
Get There Early – 30 PEOPLE MAX in the space!
Steppin’ & Line Dancin’
[https://www.lucillesharlem.com/](https://www.lucillesharlem.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdkUzWExvYVJ3QmJhQlR4dAEei41g-5EeQRBuZvL3pX6yOIbCa9cpuN6PXWofklFIZRwn-yLD7ulZooN8brU_aem_EBG5wuagPk2dON22wFW7jA)
Questions, contact Martin (917) 302-3808.
We’ll See You Out!

Steppin' at Riverbank State Park - Lesson & Dance
NY
Join Us to learn and Step on the Hudson!
The New York Steppers in collaboration with Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park present
The Harlem Dance Exchange, Chicago Step Edition
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
679 Riverside Drive at West 145th Street
Robert Frederick Smith Center for Performing Arts
New York, NY 10031
Lesson w/ NY Steppers 5:00-6:00p
DJ & Dance 6:00-9:00p
*Free for the Community
For more information, contact Martin (917) 302-3808, mmajeske2@gmail.com of New York Steppers
