Staten Island’s Dance Fair Sways in St. George

St. George grooved last night with Staten Island’s Dance Fair, moving NYC’s spring near the ferry. Dancer Lena Carter spun tango as 300 swayed, a $10 ticket fest 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 strings. The lot turned ballroom.

The fair’s fresh—March 25’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing space by 6 p.m. Carter’s a Tottenville stepper; last night’s crowd hit max—violins hummed. A latecomer nabbed a spot; lights flashed—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—dance ruled. #SIDanceFair 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 moves. Still, 400 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 fair’s a Staten win—grit meets groove. It’s a dance rush; catch the next. Bring shoes—beats call.