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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City, Club freeTime offers its members complimentary tickets (a member can reserve up to 5 complimentary tickets per performance) to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater in New York City: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club freeTime members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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free events,
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that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.

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that only New York provides:
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17 free dance performances, dance lessons, dancing in New York City (NYC) Wed, 09/11/2024 - and on...

New Dance: Paul Taylor II / Naganuma Dance.
Photo by Vanessa Gonzalez-Bunster.

Free dance performances, dancing, and dance lessons are among the many free, low budget and inexpensive events New York City has to offer... Keep dancing!

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Dance Performance | Gather Round: Street Dancers Battles for Prizes

On the heels of break dancing's debut at the 2024 Olympics, Works & Process brings its captivating dance and music. Street and club dancers battle for the glory and prizes. Featuring: Gather Round Kiki Ball Championing performing artists and their creative process from studio to stage, Works & Process features artists from the world's largest organizations and amplifies underrecognized performing arts cultures. Works & Process commissions, provide longitudinal and fully-funded LaunchPAD creative residencies, and present programs that illuminate artistic process at the Guggenheim Museum, Lincoln Center, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Wed, Sep 11
4:30 pm
Free

Dance Performances, September 11, 2024, 09/11/2024, Gather Round: Street Dancers Battles for Prizes

Dance Lesson | Midtown Dance: Mucho(s) Estilo(s)

Whether dancing solo or with a partner, sticking to salsa or branching out into a brand-new style, there’s something for all a this event, hosted and produced by Talia Castro Pozo with renowned NYC instructors.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Wed, Sep 11
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Lessons, September 11, 2024, 09/11/2024, Midtown Dance: Mucho(s) Estilo(s)

Dance Performance | Outdoor Dance Performance in Remembrance of 9/11

In honor the victims of 9/11, a Butoh procession and performance.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Wed, Sep 11
7:30 pm
Free

Dance Performances, September 11, 2024, 09/11/2024, Outdoor Dance Performance in Remembrance of 9/11

Dance Performance | Folk Dancing from Around the World - Outdoors

Folk Dance Club Kaleidoscope will perform traditional folk dances from around the world and teach the audience some of their more popular moves. No prior experience necessary, just a love of dance and a desire to have fun!

New York City, NY; NYC

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Thu, Sep 12
5:30 pm
Free

Dance Performances, September 12, 2024, 09/12/2024, Folk Dancing from Around the World - Outdoors

Dancing | Friday the 13th Silent Disco

Turn your luck around with a silent disco dance party featuring DJ's from QuietEvents. Breath-taking sunset views and Lady Liberty will serve as our backdrop as we dance to the hottest beats pumped through light-up headphones. Headphones are free. ID is required.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Fri, Sep 13
7:30 pm
Free

Dancings, September 13, 2024, 09/13/2024, Friday the 13th Silent Disco

Dance Lesson | Moves with Limon Dance - Outdoors

Led by dancers from the world-renowned Limon Dance Company, this free modern dance class is open to all levels and ages. Join us Saturday mornings this summer and revel in the joy of dance!

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, Sep 14
10:00 am
Free

Dance Lessons, September 14, 2024, 09/14/2024, Moves with Limon Dance - Outdoors

Dance Performance | Flamenco, Modern, Afro-Carribean Dance, and More

New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Sep 14
3:00 pm
Regular: $27
Member: $0

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Dance Performances, September 14, 2024, 09/14/2024, Flamenco, Modern, Afro-Carribean Dance, and More

Dance Performance | Dance: Salsa, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and More

New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Sep 14
7:30 pm
Regular: $27
Member: $0

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Dance Performances, September 14, 2024, 09/14/2024, Dance: Salsa, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and More

Dance Performance | Jazz, Classical Indian Dance, Ballet, and More

New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Sep 15
5:00 pm
Regular: $27
Member: $0

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Dance Performances, September 15, 2024, 09/15/2024, Jazz, Classical Indian Dance, Ballet, and More

Dance Lesson | Bollywood Nights

Mix traditional Bollywood and Bhangra with other diverse styles from around the world in this colorful Midtown Bollywood class!

New York City, NY; NYC

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Mon, Sep 16
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Lessons, September 16, 2024, 09/16/2024, Bollywood Nights

Dance Performance | Reading the Body: Dance/Poetry, Film Premiere and Panel

Award-winning literary arts organization Bellevue Literary Review and The Paige Fraser Foundation gather for an exploration of ‘Body Politic’ through dance and poetry. Watch the film screening, featuring four acclaimed dancers who have created original works based on BLR poetry, set to music commissioned for this special event. Accompanied by reception and panel discussion on how our bodies and our health intersect with society.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Mon, Sep 16
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, September 16, 2024, 09/16/2024, Reading the Body: Dance/Poetry, Film Premiere and Panel

Dance Performance | Gather Round: Street Dancers Battles for Prizes

On the heels of break dancing’s debut at the 2024 Olympics, Works & Process brings its captivating dance and music. Street and club dancers battle for the glory and prizes. Featuring: Fabulous Waacking Festival Fall Edition with Princess Lockeroool Championing performing artists and their creative process from studio to stage, Works & Process features artists from the world’s largest organizations and amplifies underrecognized performing arts cultures. Works & Process commissions, provide longitudinal and fully-funded LaunchPAD creative residencies, and present programs that illuminate artistic process at the Guggenheim Museum, Lincoln Center, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Wed, Sep 18
4:30 pm
Free

Dance Performances, September 18, 2024, 09/18/2024, Gather Round: Street Dancers Battles for Prizes

Dance Lesson | Midtown Dance: Mucho(s) Estilo(s)

New York City, NY; NYC

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Wed, Sep 18
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Lessons, September 18, 2024, 09/18/2024, Midtown Dance: Mucho(s) Estilo(s)

Dance Lesson | Moves with Limon Dance - Outdoors

Led by dancers from the world-renowned Limon Dance Company, this free modern dance class is open to all levels and ages. Join us Saturday mornings this summer and revel in the joy of dance!

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, Sep 21
10:00 am
Free

Dance Lessons, September 21, 2024, 09/21/2024, Moves with Limon Dance - Outdoors

Dance Performance | Bridge Matter/The Reach: Outdoor Dance Work

The first installation of a new large-scale dance work: Bridge Matter/The Reach. A dance of echos, listening, how we bridge the cracks between us and the company’s extraordinary ability to bring new life into an environment. This new work, placed in a historic NYC location, is a moment to be shared with our friends old and new, leading audiences along pathways, waterways and bridge views with gorgeous dancing and the live music of Grammy and Obie Award winning musician, Johnny Butler. Bridge Matter/The Reach is a second collaboration with the research of geoscientist Dr. Missy Eppes and her colleagues, studying how our shifting climate is affecting even the bedrock of our earth.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sun, Sep 22
5:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, September 22, 2024, 09/22/2024, Bridge Matter/The Reach: Outdoor Dance Work

Dance Performance | Gather Round: Street Dancers Battles for Prizes

On the heels of break dancing’s debut at the 2024 Olympics, Works & Process brings its captivating dance and music. Street and club dancers battle for the glory and prizes. Featuring: Manhattan West Beatbox Battle with The Beatbox House Championing performing artists and their creative process from studio to stage, Works & Process features artists from the world’s largest organizations and amplifies underrecognized performing arts cultures. Works & Process commissions, provide longitudinal and fully-funded LaunchPAD creative residencies, and present programs that illuminate artistic process at the Guggenheim Museum, Lincoln Center, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Wed, Sep 25
4:30 pm
Free