Dancing in the Street Concludes Most Successful Season!

DJ Mark James teaching the crowd some Swing!
Photo by Meredith Maus

Oyster Bay Main Street Association's

Event Bigger and Better than Ever

By Diane J. Meltzer

Starting with the holiday weekend full moon on July 3rd, and ending with the full “blue” moon on July 31st, DANCING IN THE STREET lit up downtown Oyster Bay for five Friday evenings. Perfect weather on all five dates enticed almost 800 people to “come on down,” with over 200 on the final night.

Dancing!
Photo by Meredith Maus

BMW of Oyster Bay was once again the sponsor for this fifth season, and brought a shiny new car every week to display. Two local boy scouts, hired with money generously donated by the Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce Cruise Night, set up and took down the temporary barriers each Friday to close off the street near the bandstand. And everyone’s favorite DJs—Louis del Prete and Mark James—took turns returning to play a variety of music and give free dance instructions to the crowds.

Selection of BMW cars on display throughout the event

Photos by Meredith Maus

The difference this year was the greater diversity participating: young and old, singles and couples, from near and far, taking to the dance floor/street; families enjoying a night out together and not once checking their phones; senior citizens sitting in chairs and happily watching the action that brought back wonderful memories. With many walking through town and eating in the restaurants before and after, it was a win-win situation for all!

Dancing into the night!
Photo by Meredith Maus

The Fifth Season of 'Dancing in the Street' Coming to Oyster Bay!

Dancing in the Street Happening in the Hamlet of Oyster Bay!

FIRST NIGHT OF “DANCING IN THE STREET”ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD

Oyster Bay, NY—On Friday evening, July 11, under a full moon, the streets in downtown Oyster Bay around the Bandstand were transformed into an inviting dance floor.  The Oyster Bay Main Street Association kicked off their fourth season of “Dancing in the Street,” once again sponsored by BMW of Oyster Bay.  More than 130 participants, of all ages and all levels of dancing ability, both singles and couples, took to the street as the music filled the summer night air.  DJ Louis del Prete, back again by popular demand, played and sang all types of songs, from Latin to rock, from the crooners of the 40s right up to today’s hip-hop artists.  His line dance instruction had everyone bounding out of their chairs to get a spot on the floor.  It was an evening of fun for all.

OBMSA Promotions Chair Diane Meltzer announced that this free event is one of the organization’s community building/downtown revitalization efforts.  They will continue for the next two Fridays, July 18 and 25, from 7-9 p.m. 

Dancing in the Street is Back for its Fourth Season!

Main Street Association Invites Public to Free Downtown Events

Sponsored by BMW of Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay, NY—Dust off your dancing shoes!  The Oyster Bay Main Street Association is thrilled to announce the return of “Dancing in the Street,” a series of free dance evenings on the streets of historic, charming Oyster Bay.

Following on the success of last year’s “Dancing in the Street,” OBMSA is calling dancers of all ages, skills, and styles—even those with two left feet—to come out for delightful evenings of pure fun under the stars.  Once again, BMW of Oyster Bay has most graciously offered to sponsor the entire series.  And—like last year—they plan to bring several of their newest model cars to put on display for everyone’s viewing pleasure.

Mark your calendars now for the four Fridays in July:  Friday, July 4^th (we’ll kick off [literally!] the holiday weekend); Friday, July 11^th ; Friday, July 18^th; and Friday, July 25^th.  The hours are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Audrey Avenue around the Bandstand.  Bring a chair if desired.

Music and dance instructions will be provided by several of Long Island’s most popular DJs/Dancers.  All steps are geared for singles and couples alike. 

Mark James will take the lead on July 4^th.  Hailed as “United States Champion” & “Dance Teacher of the Year,” and assisted by Karen Lupo, “United States Latin & Rhythm Finalist,” this couple are full time professionals who also have a large following on Long Island.  They will be gracing the stage (also known as the street) on July 4^th and 18^th.  They have been featured performers at many dance competitions and fundraisers, and on PBS.  From Salsa to Hustle, from elegant to upbeat, with some Sinatra, Pop, and Swing thrown in—Mark will wow you with his style and quickly inspire you to join in.

Louis del Prete is extremely popular and we are thrilled to welcome him back to our town on July 11^th  and 25^th.  Not only is Louis an excellent ballroom dancer and teacher, but he is also a talented musician and singer! At one time he taught dance on well known cruise lines, and now he teaches group and private lessons and runs many dance venues.  For Oyster Bay he will play all types of music from the 1940’s right up to today.  Included will be line dancing, Latin music, ballroom, and any other style desired.

“Dancing in the Street” is one of the community building/downtown revitalization efforts organized by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association (OBMSA).  As Promotion Chair Diane Meltzer commented, “What is there not to like about a starlit night in a beautiful town, good music, and fun dance instructions?  Everyone loves it!”

General Manager Sam Salvin of BMW of Oyster Bay said, “We’re honored to sponsor this event.  Oyster Bay is a great town with great people, and it’s our pleasure to participate in something that brings so much joy to all ages.”

For more information, please visit www.oysterbaymainstreet.org or call 516-922-6982.

Third Annual Dancing in the Street! Starting in July!

“DANCING IN THE STREET” RETURNS FOR THIRD SEASON IN JULY

Main Street Association Invites Public to Free Downtown Events

Sponsored by BMW of Oyster Bay

May 20, 2013, Oyster Bay, NY—Dust off your dancing shoes!  The Oyster Bay Main Street Association is thrilled to announce the return of “Dancing in the Street,” a series of free dance evenings on the streets of historic, charming Oyster Bay.

Following on the success of last year’s “Dancing in the Street,” OBMSA is calling dancers of all ages, skills, and styles—even those with two left feet—to come out for delightful evenings of pure fun under the stars.  This year BMW of Oyster Bay has most graciously offered to sponsor the entire series.  And—like last year—they plan to bring several of their newest model cars to put on display for everyone’s viewing pleasure.

Mark your calendars now for the four Fridays in July:  Friday, July 5^th (we’ll kick off the July 4^th weekend), Friday, July 12^th (coinciding with St. Rocco’s Festival), Friday, July 19^th, and Friday, July 26^th.  The hours are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Audrey Avenue around the Bandstand.  Bring a chair if desired.

Music and dance instructions will be provided by several of Long Island’s most popular DJs/Dancers.  All steps are geared for singles and couples alike. 

Louis del Prete will take the lead on July 5^th.  He has a huge following, and participants may remember him from the past two years.  Not only is Louis an excellent ballroom dancer and teacher, but he is also a talented musician and singer! At one time he taught dance on popular cruise lines, and now he teaches group and private lessons and runs many dance venues.  For Oyster Bay he will play all types of music from the 1940’s right up to today.  Included will be line dancing, Latin music, ballroom, and any other style desired.

Mark James (“United States Champion” & “Dance Teacher of the Year”), assisted by Karen Lupo (“United States Latin & Rhythm Finalist”), are full time professionals who also have a large following on Long Island.  They will be gracing the stage (also known as the street) on July 12^th and 26^th.  They have been featured performers at many dance competitions and fundraisers, and on PBS.  From Salsa to Hustle, from elegant to upbeat, with some Sinatra, Pop, and Swing thrown in—Mark will wow you with his style and quickly inspire you to  join in.

Marianne Taylor’s energy is contagious.  On July 19^th she will be doing what she loves and does best:  teaching line dancing.  She likes teaching beginners the best, because of the “eureka” moment when they suddenly remember the pattern of the dance steps.  As Marianne says, “Line Dancing is exercise in disguise!”  Some of the line dances she plans to teach us include:  Boot Scoot n’ Boogie, Ah Si, Mamma Maria, and Cowboy Charleston.  She will also teach a partner dance El Paso, which can be done alone or with a partner.  Come on down!

“Dancing in the Street” is one of the community building/downtown revitalization efforts organized by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association (OBMSA).  As Promotion Chair Diane Meltzer commented, “what is there not to like about a starlit night in a beautiful town, good music, and fun dance instructions?  Everyone loves it!"

General Manager Bob Federico of BMW of Oyster Bay said, “We’re honored to sponsor this event.  Oyster Bay is a great town with great people, and it’s our pleasure to participate in something that brings so much joy to all ages.”

For more information, please visit www.oysterbaymainstreet.org or call 516-922-6982.

Contact:                                                         

Diane J. Meltzer                                             Meredith Maus

Promotion Chair, OBMSA                             Project Manager, OBMSA

diane.writes4@gmail.com                               mmoysterbay@gmail.com

516-313-1683                                                 516-922-6982