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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
58 free dance performances, dance lessons, dancing in New York City (NYC) Sat, 06/14/2025 - 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!
Dance Performance | Preview Multi-Disciplinary Dance from Award-Winning Choreographer
Mammal Mountain, a multidisciplinary dance commissioned by NYU Skirball (premiere April ‘26), includes long-time collaborators: performers Eleanor Smith, Anna Adams Stark, Darrin Wright, Saúl Ulerio, and choreographer Ivy Baldwin. It takes inspiration from Ken Russell’s 1969 film adaptation of D.H Lawrence’s Women In Love, specifically Gudrun’s “dance with highland cattle”—a ritual between woman and animal, of seduction, submission, fear, sensuality, aggression. Visually, the dance incorporates mammalian hides, specifically cows—used as second skins, physical terrains, paintings, weapons, and objects of desire. Ivy Baldwin is a NY-based choreographer, performer, educator, and founder of Ivy Baldwin Dance, Inc. (est. 1999). Commissions include BAM Next Wave, NYLA, Chocolate Factory, Abrons Arts Center, Joyce Theater (Joyce Unleashed), American Dance Institute, The Philip Johnson Glass House, Russel Wright Design Center, and LaMaMa. Select awards include Guggenheim, Bogliasco and Jerome Foundation Fellowships, Gibney DiP, NYFA, LMCC, 92Y, MacDowell, Yaddo, and Movement Research. Her work has been presented by The New Museum, MASS MoCA, REDCAT, and Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago, and internationally in Germany, Romania, and Italy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 14
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco: Caribbean Edition
It's time to turn up the volume and get down! Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live at straight to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. This silent disco event honors the culture, creativity, and craft of Caribbean cultures for Caribbean American Heritage month. From salsa, cumbia, Hip-Hop, soca, Afro-Caribbean hits, and everything in between, the hottest spot in NYC is the silent disco. DJ TBA! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 14
9:00 pm
Free
9:00 pm
Free
Sun, Jun 15
5:00 pm
Regular: $59
Member: $0
5:00 pm
Regular: $59
Member: $0
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Dancing | Social Dances Led by Master Teachers
Learn to dance like a pro at these Salsa, Cha-Cha and Bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School, featuring DJ Ray Colon. Featuring live music with Uptown Royalty! Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 15
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dance Performance | *CANCELLED* Latin Hustle Performance: Movement, Culture, & Collaboration
Experience the vibrant energy of Latin Hustle as dancers bring this iconic style to life in a special performance of its dance residency! This event features new choreography, as well as a recreation of classic Hustle routines, paying homage to the dance's rich history. Watch as talented dancers perform a dynamic fusion of movement, culture, and collaboration, celebrating the legacy and evolution of the Latin Hustle. This program presents a thrilling and immersive performance that bridges the past and present of this dynamic dance style.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 16
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dance Lesson | All-Levels Dance Movement Class
Experience the joy and release of dance in this all-levels movement class made for every body. Taught by professional dance artists in cities across the country, the class moves through a series of guided movement cues, set to a curated playlist of multi-genre pop music. No previous training is required, but open-mindedness is a prerequisite! Named "the best dance workout" by WIRED Magazine and "a state of therapeutic release" by Vanity Fair, let the music be your guide as enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience that has been bringing people together through dance since 2010. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 18
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Salsa Social in the Park
Join a vibrant community of dancers at this weekly salsa social, open to all ages and experience levels. The evening begins with a free introductory class from 6-6:30 PM, followed by open dancing led by the dynamic instructors of Mi Salsa Dura Baile.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 18
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn How To Tango in the Park
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:30pm. and 7:30pm, with social dance time between lessons. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 18
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dance Lesson | Creative Movement Class
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 19
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dance Lesson | Dance Workshop with the NYC Ballet
Elevate your summer as the New York City Ballet invites you to join an hour-long dance and wellness workshop! Movers of all ability levels are encouraged to participate as the artists lead an introductory ballet warm-up, yoga stretches, and choreography inspired by some of New York City Ballet's iconic repertory. Whether you're a regular or it's your first time, there's a place for you to groove, laugh, dance, and celebrate.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 21
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Dancing | Social Dances Led by Master Teachers
Learn to dance like a pro at these Salsa, Cha-Cha and Bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School, featuring DJ Ray Colon. Featuring live music with Uptown Royalty! Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Salsa Social in the Park
Join a vibrant community of dancers at this weekly salsa social, open to all ages and experience levels. The evening begins with a free introductory class from 6–6:30 PM, followed by open dancing led by the dynamic instructors of Mi Salsa Dura Baile.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 25
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn How To Tango in the Park
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:30pm. and 7:30pm, with social dance time between lessons. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 25
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dance Performance | Athletic & Emotional Abstract Dance Show
David Dorfman Dance's truce songs is a wild and personal meditation on peace with self, others, and the world. Employing the company's trademark style of merging highly athletic dancing with poignant emotion, this abstract work of movement art is devised dance-theater for all audiences. Dancing bodies serve as conduits for momentary peace as the company mines the depths of power-crazed existence looking for foibles and laughter, perhaps our most powerful tool of all. Truce songs features visuals by Andrew Schneider, costumes by Naoko Nagata, and live music by Lizzy de Lise and Sam Crawford. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 25
7:30 pm
Free
7:30 pm
Free
Dance Lesson | Communicating through Dance: Workshop for All-Levels
David Dorfman Dance (DDD) has worked throughout the world for decades, combining text and movement to access personal, political, and humorous stories--blending seamlessly both literal and abstract notions of presence, equity, and agency. During this workshop, participants will move, write, and speak to their most pressing issues. DDD's intent is always to "get the whole world dancing," and so no previous dance experience is required, just a willingness to explore. If we can all move together, especially with people unfamiliar to us, we can make a more empathic world in real time. This event is General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 26
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Dance Lesson | Creative Movement Class
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 26
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Queer Church of Line Dance Cowboy Disco
Stud Country is born from the legacy of queer dance spaces and honors the rich history of LGBTQIA+ cowboy culture. The "Queer Church of Line Dance" was created as a safe space for connected community and partner dancing. They believe line dancing should be easy, fun and accessible to everyone, so all ages, body types and skill levels are welcome! You'll begin the evening by learning a few classic boot-scootin'-boogie era line and partner dances that sample steps from country and disco with nods to '90s pop. Then it's time to put a quarter in the jukebox and let your body do the talking. Dance lessons and dance requests continue throughout the night. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 26
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco with Local Dance Company
Feel the beat through your headphones at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor with the innovative movement-based performance company David Dorfman Dance (DDD)! Founded in 1987, DDD has performed extensively throughout the world. With a mission to get the whole world dancing and make post-modern dance more accessible, DDD's dazzling Silent Disco will get you in the groove! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 27
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco Tribute to Influential Women of Music
Let the beat flow from your headphones to your feet at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor. At this event, attendees will honor the iconic catalogs of "The First Ladies" of rock & roll, soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop with a curated silent disco set highlighting the 40th anniversary of Tina Turner's landmark album Private Dancer. DJ Reborn and special guest DJ celebrate the musical legacies of Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Missy Elliot, Lil Kim, and Brandy to name a few. Strut your stuff just like the Queen of rock & roll herself as you let the rhythm lift you--it's going to be Simply the Best! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 27
9:00 pm
Free
9:00 pm
Free
Dance Performance | Preview Postmodern Dance Show that Explores Contradictions within Life
Optimistic Voices probes the intractable contradictions of family, eroticism, and motherhood. Influenced by Postmodern dance, musical theater, and Bob Fosse’s sexed-yet-sexless movement idiom, choreographer Juliana F. May continues to refine her signature song/text cycles, using repetition and off-kilter rhythms in hot pursuit of a new kind of performative language. The world premiere of Optimistic Voices will be in the fall of 2025. Choreographed, written, and directed by Juliana F. May. A Guggenheim and New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow, Juliana F. May has created nine works since 2002, including eight evening-length pieces with commissions and encore performances from Dance Theater Workshop, New York Live Arts, The Chocolate Factory Theater, Barnard College, The New School, Joyce SoHo, The American Realness Festival and Abrons Arts Center. May has been awarded grants and residencies through The Map Fund, The Jerome Foundation, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), Gibney Dance In Process and The Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 28
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Social Dances Led by Master Teachers
Learn to dance like a pro at these Salsa, Cha-Cha and Bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School, featuring DJ Ray Colon. Featuring live music with Uptown Royalty! Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 29
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco Hosted by Performer King Britt
Producer, composer, and performer King Britt leads a silent disco, closing out a celebration of minimalist music icon Julius Eastman. Philadelphia-born Britt's illustrious career includes collaborations with a wide array of iconic artists and creators, including De La Soul, Madlib, John Legend, and director Michael Mann. His remix portfolio is equally diverse, ranging from James Brown and Solange to Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa. There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 29
9:00 pm
Free
9:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn How To Tango in the Park
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:30pm. and 7:30pm, with social dance time between lessons. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 2
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn To Salsa with Live Music
Hailing from Cali in Colombia, the entrancing sextet Las Guaracheras reimagines Afro-Caribbean rhythms through a woman's perspective. The group--comprised of vocalist Diana Sanchez, Daniela Vergara on bass and backing vocals, Elizabeth Hermann on piano, Kate Ortega and Gina Botia on percussion, and band director Laura Linares on congas--creates driving songs whose compositions and lyrics directly address the role of women in the music industry, especially in South America. At this event, Las Guaracheras performs a danceable set of salsa that expresses the power and strength of women as sources of love, hope, unity, resilience, and creativity. The Dance Floor opens with DJ set at 6:30 pm Dance lesson at 7:00 pm Live music at 7:30 pm Style: Salsa Dance Instructor: Talia Castro-Pozo DJ: DJ John John There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 3
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco with Multi-Genre DJ
It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! This silent disco takes place at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live at Lincoln Center straight to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. Tonight's special guest is hellotones "El Hijo de PueblaYork," the Bronx-born DJ championing the sounds of cumbia across the city and beyond with his signature "Kumbias Mezcladas," uniquely blending a range of styles across the Latin American dance genre into a distinct and undeniable experience. There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 3
10:00 pm
Free
10:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco: DMC US Finals DJ Battle Winner DJ Perly
At this Silent Disco party, groundbreaking DJ Perly--Puerto Rican, Bronx-born turntablist, DJ, and producer--brings her passion, skills, and musical archive straight to your high-fidelity headphones. She is known for her dynamic performances that showcase her deep musical knowledge and ability to manipulate music with precision and flair. Perly has competed in over 20+ DJ battles and gained widespread recognition and made history in 2017 by becoming the first woman to win the DMC U.S. Finals DJ Battle, and again in 2022 becoming the first and only woman to win 2 DMC U.S. National titles. She is also a proud member of the world-famous Heavy Hitters DJ Crew. This will be an unforgettable night of Hip-Hop tracks delivered by the best! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 5
10:00 pm
Free
10:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn How To Tango in the Park
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:30pm. and 7:30pm, with social dance time between lessons. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 9
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Dance on the Pier With the Ladies of Hip Hop
Kick off this high-energy summer dance series with a special evening led by the powerhouse Ladies of Hip Hop. As the sun sets over the Hudson, visitors are invited to learn the Latin Hustle under the canopy at Pier 45—no experience necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 10
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talía Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as “The Woman of Salsa.” Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 10
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Live Music 1940s-Style Big Band: Learn To Swing Dance
When you take one of the greatest jazz vocalists of this generation and put her on stage with one of the world's premiere big bands, you get a night you'll never forget! During this special night, Catherine Russell will perform historic Louis Armstrong big band arrangements, newly restored by Jonokuchi, in partnership with the Louis Armstrong House Museum. You'll hear songs performed live for the first time since the 1940s! Arrive early for a warm-up DJ session and lesson from a dance instructor and you'll be ready to swing out on the dance floor. Trumpeter and bandleader Danny Jonokuchi's 17-piece band is one of the most popular dance ensembles on the jazz scene, conjuring up the height of Savoy Ballroom swing. GRAMMY winner and three-time nominee jazz vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker born into musical royalty. DJ set at 6:30 pm Dance lesson at 7:00 pm Live music at 7:30 pm There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 11
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco: Groovy Tunes from Back in the Day
It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! head over to NYC's largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live at Lincoln Center straight to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. Heather and Laura will keep you movin' and groovin' with tunes from back in the day, including the music of Motown and Stax, R&B, funk, and disco. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 11
10:00 pm
Free
10:00 pm
Free
Dance Lesson | Family Friendly Ballet Workshop with the School of American Ballet
The School of American Ballet faculty and advanced students lead an hour-long ballet workshop the entire family will enjoy! Learn some of the ballet basics that SAB students practice each day as they train to become professional dancers and see them perform excerpts from famous ballets. Founded by George Balanchine in 1934, the School of American Ballet is the preeminent ballet school in the U.S. and the official school of New York City Ballet, training talented dancers from across the world for professional careers in ballet. All ages welcome; sneakers recommended. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 12
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Dance Performance | American Mordern Opera Company: Dance/Music Piece on the Messy Reality of Friendships
This event is a dance-music piece led by dancer/choreographer Or Schraiber and cellist Coleman Itzkoff (both with the American Modern Opera Company) that excavates the complexity of ancient relationships: the tortured conception of friendship as a messy amalgam of love, hatred, insecurity, and neediness. Each performer attempts to share their tales, the scarring curiosity of the unknown, and the haunting sensations that come as a consequence of their actions. This performance is a part of the Run AMOC* Festival at Lincoln Center, celebrating the American Modern Opera Company's audacious creativity and intimate approach to storytelling. Seating is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 12
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco with Afrobeats, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Amapiano
Come out for an unforgettable Silent Disco dance party with DJ Mina, flying in straight from Los Angeles to inspire you with her mix of Afrobeats, R&B, Hip-Hop, and amapiano! Her energy and vibes will keep you moving all night long. Let the rhythm lift you and get ready for a night of great music, elevated energy, and unforgettable moments. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 12
10:00 pm
Free
10:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Dynamic Brazilian Big Band Brings a Unique, Expressive Sound for Dancing
Gafieira Rio Miami is a dynamic Brazilian big band made up of 11 talented musicians from Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, and the United States, reflecting South Florida's rich cultural tapestry. Founded by native Brazilian and Latin GRAMMY winner Diogo Brown, Gafieira Rio Miami breathes new life into samba de gafieira partner dancing, a lively tradition that flourished in Brazil during the 1940s and '50s. Originating in Rio de Janeiro, gafieira dance halls were hubs of creativity where waltz, jazz, soul, tango, and samba rhythms merged to create a unique, expressive sound that defied social conventions and invited creative movement. As Brown shows, gafieira embraces a range of genres such as chorinho, pagode, and maxixe. The group's repertoire includes gorgeous arrangements of classics by Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Alcione, Wilson das Neves, Moacir Santos, and many more. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 16
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn How To Tango in the Park
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:30pm. and 7:30pm, with social dance time between lessons. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 16
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Afro-Brazilian Samba Dance Grooves
The Bahia-born and North Carolina-based vocalist and instrumentalist Caique Vidal joins us with his band Batuque for a concert of Afro-Brazilian samba. "Batuque" (pronounced ba-TOO-kee) means "to drum" and that imperative is delivered with an explosive performance that rocks the crowd! A community organizer for the Brazilian diaspora, Vidal began his journey on the streets of Salvador da Bahia, known as "the Black Rome of the Americas". Playing with Olodum, the founding family of samba-reggae, Vidal has presented the genre's infectious rhythms and message of empowerment across Brazil, Europe, and the United States. A studied rhythmic and choral arranger, Caique Vidal has shared the stage with musical ambassadors including Susana Baca, Carlinhos Brown, and Gilberto Gil. His most recent album, 2023's Save My Heart, unites the sounds and spirit of reggae, salsa, pop, rock, samba and bossa nova into a riveting dance groove. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 17
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talía Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as “The Woman of Salsa.” Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 17
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | DJ Spins Brazilian Funk & Electronic Beats
This event is an unforgettable night with the global sounds of DJ Daniel Costta! Born in the U.S. and raised in Brazil, Boston's Bean Cup Champion is renowned for his dynamic Baile Funk sets, infusing the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian funk with contemporary electronic beats. With an innate ability to read the crowd, his diverse musical palette and unparalleled mixing skills will lift you on a joyful journey to the world of tomorrow, today. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 18
9:00 pm
Free
9:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco: Brazilian, African, House, and Disco
It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! DJ and record collector Mari Mac Dowell, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and currently residing in Brooklyn, spins an electric set. Her expansive collection of Brazilian, African, house, and disco records make all her sets energetic, percussive, and full of unique grooves. Mari has played at several clubs in the city such as Public Records, Mood Ring and Jupiter Disco; and she currently has a residency at ACE Hotel in Manhattan. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 19
9:00 pm
Free
9:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn To Mambo with Live Music
In this social dance night, Sekou McMiller will teach how to mambo, along with the sounds of live musicians igniting the dance floor. From 1945 to 1966, The Palladium Ballroom was the home for the mambo, a social, partner dance. The Palladium is also recognized as the first integrated dance space in Midtown, and it was known to the clubgoers as a place of family, a place of love, and a place of dance. Dance artist and historian Sekou McMiller spent time in a residency at the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the Library for the Performing Arts, working with, speaking to, and dancing with elders from the mambo community that spent their youth at the Palladium. Their stories and the dance moves they shared with McMiller were filmed and are now part of the Division’s archive. The spirit of mambo lives on through their legacy—one which everyone can still enjoy! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 23
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn How To Tango in the Park
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:30pm. and 7:30pm, with social dance time between lessons. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 23
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco: 1965-2025 Hits
In 1965, the Library for the Performing Arts opened its doors to a vast archive and treasure trove of performing arts history, spanning dance, theater, music, and even film. This event celebrates the Library's 60th anniversary with a silent disco party that highlights music from the Library's archive from each decade of its existence. This evening's exclusive DJ, the legendary producer and owner of the eclectic music label and culture hub Peace Bisquit, Bill Coleman, heats up the dance floor. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 23
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Dance through the History of Tango with Live Music
This event is an interactive, fleet-footed journey through the history of tango, charting its golden age in the 1940s and 1950s to the present-day nuevo tango renaissance. The evening's performance will featuring the works of event namesake Astor Piazzolla, Carlos di Sarli, Anibal Troilo, Horacio Salgan, Osvaldo Pugliese, and Suarez-Paz, all performed by an 11-member ensemble, featuring GRAMMY-winning soloists and special guests. Argentinian violinist, company artistic director, "tango royalty" (All About Jazz UK), and mentee of the great Astor Piazzolla, Leonardo Suarez-Paz presents his award-winning program, PIAZZOLLA100. In his role as the Artistic Director of Nuevo Tango Arts, Suarez-Paz is redefining tango for the 21st century while uniting people through its art and culture. PIAZZOLLA100 is co-directed by Olga Suarez-Paz, a dancer-choreographer and prior NYU Steinhardt Dean's Artist-in-Residence, who will lead the pre-concert tango dance class assisted by members of Nuevo Tango Ballet. DJ set at 6:30 pm Dance lesson at 7:00 pm Live music at 7:30 pm There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 24
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talía Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as “The Woman of Salsa.” Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 24
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn To Tango with Live Music from Las Karamba
Las Karamba merge their own modern South American and Latin European experiences into a lively multicultural musical mezcla of feminine energy and pure joie de vivre. For anyone seeking life's sweeter side, for those who want to dance and sing at the top of their voices, Las Karamba is made for you! Hailing from Spain, Venezuela, Cuba, France, and Argentina, this sextet of brilliant musicians—including Natasha Arizu (vocals and keys), Rita Baulida (vocals and percussion), Ahyvin Bruno (vocals and güiro), Ahylin Bruno (congas), Liviet Ojeda (vocals and bass), and Maria Gil (vocals and flute)—all met in Barcelona with the intent of forming a band that could clearly capture their love for rhythm and encompass bolero, son, salsa, rumba, Hip-Hop and pop. The group's newest album, Te lo digo cantando (2024), serves as proof of their success and also as a tribute to their idol, the late legend Celia Cruz. DJ set at 6:30 pm Dance lesson at 7:00 pm Live music at 7:30 pm There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 25
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco at NYC's Largest Outdoor Dance Floor
It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! Have some fun at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. From bolero, son, salsa, rumba, Hip-Hop, pop and everything in between, the hottest spot in NYC all summer long is at the silent disco. DJ to be announced shortly! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 25
10:00 pm
Free
10:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco for Shanghai Day
It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! Party on NYC’s largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live straight to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. From pop, R&B, club hits, Hip-Hop and everything in between, the hottest spot in NYC all summer long is at this silent disco. This a special Silent Disco, as the final event of Shanghai Day. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 26
9:00 pm
Free
9:00 pm
Free
Dance Performance | Historic Dance Show Recreated with Dancers & Visual Arts
The Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the Library for the Performing Arts preserves Elaine Summers' archive. In honor of the Library's 60th anniversary, organizers celebrate Summers during her centennial birth year with a recreation of her 2007 performance, Hidden Forest. The centennial performance of Hidden Forest incorporates eight dancers with musicians, composers, visual artists, and visual projections, which come from another intermedia piece by Summers. Hidden Forest is inspired by Dante's quote--"in the midst of the journey of life I came upon a dark forest, where the path was lost." Dancer, choreographer, and intermedia artist Elaine Summers was a major pioneer exploring the meeting of dance and film, melding the two into a seamless whole which she referred to as "intermedia." This recreation of Hidden Forest is directed by Frances Becker and assisted by the Artistic Estate of Elaine Summers. Seating is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jul 27
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco: DMC National Champion DJ Perly
This event is NYC’s largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. The groundbreaking DJ Perly—Puerto Rican, Bronx-born turntablist, DJ, and producer—brings her passion, skills, and musical archive straight to your high-fidelity headphones. She is known for her dynamic performances that showcase her deep musical knowledge and ability to manipulate music with precision and flair. Perly has competed in over 20+ DJ battles and gained widespread recognition and made history in 2017 by becoming the first woman to win the DMC U.S. Finals DJ Battle, and again in 2022 becoming the first and only woman to win 2 DMC U.S. National titles. She's earned the title "Undisputed Queen of the 1's & 2's" by Hip-Hop legends Grandmaster Caz and Melle Mel; and she is also a proud member of the world-famous Heavy Hitters DJ Crew. Don't miss an unforgettable night of Hip-Hop tracks delivered by the best! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jul 27
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Dance Lesson | All Ages Dance Workshop: Salsa and Merengue
Shake it up with Ballet Hispánico! Dive into Latin social dances like salsa and merengue. All ages and levels welcome. Don't miss out on this dance extravaganza! Space is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 30
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Evening of Salsa & Inspiration with Afro-Latina Music
Dynamic trio Salsa En Tacones, comprised of Lucrecia, Xiomara Laugart, and Lena Burke, presents an evening of salsa and inspiration—one that pays homage to the rich legacy of Afro-Latina music and its enduring influence. Salsa En Tacones leads a musical celebration honoring the strength and resilience of Afro-Latina women while embracing the sensuality, empowerment, and cultural pride embodied by the great female artists who have shaped our musical heritage. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Learn How To Tango in the Park
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:30pm. and 7:30pm, with social dance time between lessons. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 30
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Co-Host Silent Disco
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis host an inspirational Silent Disco Listening Party featuring their new concept album WARRIORS, executive produced by rap icon Nas and produced by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Mike Elizondo. Inspired by the 1979 cult film, WARRIORS follows a fictitious New York City gang framed for the murder of a respected gang leader. With a special guest DJ spinning, and special guests from the album's star-studded artist roster, this unforgettable silent disco will inspire you to dance to the city's heartbeat! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 30
9:30 pm
Free
9:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Funk & Soul Tribute to African Diaspora with Live Music
Urban Bush Women (UBW) host an evening of dance, music, and community at I Don't Know, But I Been Told, If You Keep on Dancin' You Never Get Old: Funk & Soul Dance Party! This event in-motion celebrates the rich cultural and musical traditions that have flourished in Black neighborhoods and communities, social clubs and school yards for generations. It’s a vibrant tribute to the rhythms and expressions of the African Diaspora that influence the world as we know it. Featured artists include: the UBW company, DJ April Hunt, The Haint Blu House Band led by UBW Musical Director Grace Galu Kalambay and featuring UBW percussionist Luciana Padmore alongside NYC’s top musicians. Come ready to move, connect, and celebrate—because if you keep on dancing, you never get old! DJ set at 6:30 pm Dance lesson at 7:00 pm Live music at 7:30 pm There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 31
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talía Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as “The Woman of Salsa.” Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 31
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Dancing | Dance on the Pier With the Ladies of Hip Hop
Kick off this high-energy summer dance series with a special evening led by the powerhouse Ladies of Hip Hop. As the sun sets over the Hudson, visitors are invited to learn the Latin Hustle under the canopy at Pier 45—no experience necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 4
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Dancing | Dance on the Pier With the Ladies of Hip Hop
Kick off this high-energy summer dance series with a special evening led by the powerhouse Ladies of Hip Hop. As the sun sets over the Hudson, visitors are invited to learn the Latin Hustle under the canopy at Pier 45—no experience necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 18
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
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