Rock‘n’Roll Weekend with Cousin Brucie

Larry Chance and the Earls

Spanning from the late 1950’s into the new millennium, the Earls have continuously been pleasing audiences with their flawless harmonies, ceaseless vitality, and endearing dedication to their fans. Larry Chance & the Earls represent the music that helped define Rock‘N’Roll and the original doo wop era that put the street-corner society onto the national charts.

Rock‘n’Roll Dance Class

Join Karen and Jun as they introduce many of the dances of the late 50’s and 60’s to our fabulous Mohonk guests. No previous dance experience is necessary, just the passion to have a good time and dance!

Rock‘n’Roll Town Hall with Cousin Brucie

Join Cousin Brucie with special guest Larry Chance as they tell stories and lead a rousing discussion on Rock‘n’Roll’s past present and future.

Name That Tune: Mohonk Style

Join us for our version of this classic television game show from the 1970’s and 1980’s. DJ Joe Daily and Mohonk’s Recreation staff will test your knowledge with musical clues from rock and roll’s glorious past. Can you name that tune?

Film Screening: Dirty Dancing

In the summer of 1963, innocent 17 year-old Baby (Jennifer Grey) vacations with her parents at a Catskills resort. One evening she is drawn to the staff quarters by stirring music and there she meets Johnny (Patrick Swayze), the hotel dance instructor, who is as experienced as Baby is naïve. She soon becomes Johnny’s pupil in dance and love. This feel-good classic also stars the one and only Cousin Brucie in a cameo role. PG-13, 1987, 1h 40 minutes

Dance Some More!

It’s a free dance with DJ Joe Daily. Karen and Jun will be on hand to show you a few more steps.

Mohonk Magic Moments Dance Party

It’s a teenager’s rock ‘n’ roll dream – a dance emceed by Cousin Brucie, assisted by DJ Joe Daily. So pull out your leather jacket and blue jeans or your bell bottoms and tie-dyed shirts, and get those go-go boots out on the dance floor. The twist, the pony, the swim, the monkey, the jerk, and even the mashed potato will all take center stage, along with contests, prizes, and just some good old-fashioned fun with “The Cuz!”

Rock‘n’Roll Dance Class Part 2

Join Karen and Jun once again as they introduce many of the dances of the late 50’s and 60’s to our Mohonk guests. No previous dance experience is necessary, just the passion to have a good time and dance!

Great Roll‘n’Roll Dance Moments on Film

Join documentary filmmaker Stuart Math, as he shows us a compilation of film clips of all your favorite dances from the 50’s and 60’s, including the Jitterbug, Mambo, Twist, the Stroll, and the Madison. He’ll show clips of some of the greatest Lindy Hoppers ever filmed doing sensational acrobatic “air steps,” some of the hot dances from the 60’s, as well as footage from the teen dance TV shows of the 50’s. You’ll have all the fun of dancing without moving a muscle.