After almost 6 years at the Swing 46 nightclub, Buster Brown’s Tap Jam has been stopped. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs has ruled that all dancing must stop at Swing 46. For those of you who live in the NYC area, you know what a big blow this is to the limited scene. And for all you out-of-towners who have stopped by, you know what a unique early evening event these tap jams have been.
From young tappers (3 and 4 years old) to the masters in their 80s like Buster (well Leonard Reed stopped by in 2000 too, so we could say 90′s), the love of tap dancing and sharing filled Swing 46 with a truly wonderful experience Sunday after Sunday.
I received the following email message from one of Swing 46′s owners and hope some of you will take the time to email your thoughts to her.
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Dear Friends,
As an established part of American Culture, we are seeking permission to continue dancing at SWING46. Here is Your opportunity to help voice our appeal against the Dancing Ban. After serious consideration, I think it best that you compose an original email with your thoughts in support of Swing 46 (La Buca Restaurant Inc. is Swing 46′s corporate name) located at 349 West 46th Street, New York City, 10036
Feel free to write about your experiences at Swing 46 and why you think it is a unique place. You can be as brief or as detailed as you see fit.
I will print all emails and take them to the Commissioner of Consumer Affairs and to our Mayor.
Please compose a paragraph or two and email to: info@swing46.com
Your voice will be heard.
Thank You For Your Support!
Sincerely,
Judith
SWING46
Jazz and Supper Club
349 W.46th Street
- Restaurant Row -
New York NY 10036
Call: 212 . 262 . 9554
Fax: 212 . 262 . 7509
http://www.swing46.com
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Hello Everyone,
I want you to know that wheels are turning and each day there are new developments in our fight to have our Tap Jam reinstated.
Things look good as far as the Tap Jam goes,
Social dancing to “Swing” music – doesn’t look so good.
If you want your voice to be heard – please email me with your opinion on why SWING46 Tap Jam is needed in NYC and your experience of your visits.
Thank You,
Love to All – and Don’t Give Up! ……….. judith
Good news! I received an e-mail from Swing 46 that the tap jams are back on thanks to the help of New York University Law Professor, Paul Chevigny. He presented his case to the City citing freedom of speach and expression of performance dance. And so the jams began again on Sunday, March 30th.
Please visit the Swing 46 site for more info.
http://swing46.com
TAP JAM Is Back!!!!!!
Yes that’s right folks,
We have managed to get our Tap Jam re-instated by The City.
Please come down and show your support of Buster Brown’s Tap Jam – EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm
Thank You for all your Support – We hope you will attend!
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Sincerely,
Judith@swing46.com