Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater – St Giles New York City

The Platinum Students taking English Courses in New York with us voted with their voices recently, when they enjoyed a visit to Amateur Night at the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem.

Many talented singers and dancers performed but only the artists who got the loudest response from the crowd would win the competition. We clapped, cheered, shouted, and hoot and hollered for our favorites. We especially liked the break dancer from Japan (who had the most amazing moves we’ve ever seen!) and a singer from New York who brought the house down!

The stage at The Apollo Theater became is where many iconic artists got their start. The Jackson 5, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Patty LaBelle and many others have rubbed the lucky tree trunk and performed on the Apollo stage. The history lives on as new talent continues to be discovered by the audience in Harlem. Who knows where Wednesday’s lucky winners will be next, Madison Square Garden perhaps?

All in all it was a fantastic evening even if we were a little hoarse at class the next day!

Our Platinum Courses are for executive and professional clients who want to have tailor-made programmes in mini-groups of up to five, or in One-to-one classes. Our Platinum Centre in New York offers executive clients the chance to learn English in New York and experience all the city has to offer on our social programme!

To find out more about taking English Courses in New York with St Giles, please visit our website or send us an email to: newyork@stgiles-usa.com.