On entrance you’re instantly transported to prohibition America of the 1920’s as the hall is alive with glamorous women spinning flapper dresses and pearl necklaces as pin-striped boys with coiffured hair twirl them under arm and over knee. DJ Mic the Mike plays the raspy vocals of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald as Harry’s Tricks prepare for a set of fast paced gypsy swing complimented by the hubbub of excited chatter that fills the ornate venue. The dulcet tones of woodwind, brass and string get progressively up-tempo as suave boys and sophisticated girls twist, turn and swing. Resident band the Hot Club of Belleville keep the sequins shaking with more hot gypsy beats. Fortunately if your jitterbugging isn’t what it used to be, you can sit in the black suede banquettes under the light of voluminous lampshades and play Sam Spade while toe-tapping to the music and sipping one of the many drinks from an extravagant bar, watching the vigorous lindy-hopping as strangers engage in classic 1930’s courtship. By the end of an infectiously fun night the elbow-length satin gloves are in disarray and the guys have had to loosen their slacks after being taken over by the spirit of jazz for the last five hours. Whether you’re a swing-dance enthusiast or a jive-turkey amateur Club Chat Noir has an open, welcoming vibe so everyone can come shake a leg.