Dances of Vice at Le Poisson Rouge

In 2007, Shien Lee founded Dances of Vice, a monthly series of parties based around anachronism and history. The parties have surged in popularity, with attendees appearing in elaborate costumes from certain periods, from 1800s England to 1950s prom.

On Saturday, July 30, Lee held the latest Dances of Vice event at Le Poisson Rouge in the West Village. Called Shanghai Foxtrot, the concert focused on the music and culture of “The Pearl of Asia” during the first part of the 20th century. In this interview, she discusses the motivations for creating Dances of Vice and the appeal of 1920s Shanghai.