Staten Island’s Dance Night Sways in St. George

St. George grooved last night with Staten Island’s Dance Night, moving NYC’s spring near the ferry. Dancer Lena Carter spun tango as 200 swayed, a $10 ticket bash of steps. It’s borough rhythm—pure SI vibe, floors hot. A kid tripped a dip; a pro spun tight. ‘Staten dances—this is it,’ Carter says, cueing violins. The lot turned ballroom.

The night’s fresh—March 25’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing space by 8 p.m. Carter’s a Tottenville stepper; last night’s crowd hit max—strings hummed. A latecomer nabbed a spot; lights flashed—NYC grit glowed. Runs one night—dance ruled. #SIDanceNight trended; Bronx wants a twirl.

Some griped—’Too fast,’ sniped a newbie, dodging spins. Space squeezed—latecomers stood; vibe held. A rival’s pitching a Midland sway, splitting steps. Still, 300 stayed—rhythm reigned. St. George’s never swayed so bold.

Carter’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a pier if spring bites. ‘NYC’s pulse—this pumps it,’ she says, packing tracks. The night’s a Staten win—grit meets groove. It’s a dance rush; catch the next. Bring shoes—beats call.