About this Event
STOMPIN' at the SAVOY!
The final and finale to a 4 Day SAVOY 100 HARLEM Community Celebration of culture that will help secure historic jazz and jazz dance culture of the Lindy Hop that Harlem is famous for....
Enjoy this afternoons film that will show you the energy and excitement Harlem had 100 years ago....
Get a good sense that its ultimately up to Harlem to get that back by uniting its world famous jazz to the world famous dance of the Lindy Hop. Our youth in the Harlem area are at risk of losing this cultural connection to these genres - and need to know that they can be future innovators.
Learning about Chick Webb's life and journey....and the beginnings of the Legendary Savoy Ballroom will motivate and inspire us all. So join us to view this fantastic film, hearing our special guest panel!
PROGRAM (1pm - 5pm)-
- 1pm -- Film: SAVOY KING Chick Webb and the music that changed America
- 230pm -- Meet the filmmaker *** Jeff Kaufman , special guests and panel discussion
- 315pm -- Proclamations
- 4pm -- Jazz Standards, Film Clips, Networking
*** Jeff Kaufman - Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer.: THE SAVOY KING is available for purchase by schools and libraries at: www.collectiveeye.org
Schedule subject to Change
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SAVOY 100 HARLEM is a 4 day Centennial Celebration, a special event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the famed Savoy Ballroom.
Event Committee members Community Works/ Harlem Is, Harlem Arts Alliance, Jazzmobile, The Harlem Swing Dance Society and The National Jazz Museum of Harlem are honored to present these wonderful experiences during March 12rh - 15th 2026. For more info go to SAVOY 100 HARLEM | harlemswingdance
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Lee C. Bollinger Forum, 601 West 125 Street, New York City, United States
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