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43 free dance performances, dance lessons, dancing in New York City (NYC) Fri, 09/25/2026 - 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 | Acclaimed Choreographer & Performer Discusses His Work & Performs Two Solos


Doug Varone hosts an intimate evening inside his creative process. Varone will perform two solos from his Nocturne series, including works he has never before performed publicly, and create a new solo in real time through improvisation. Audiences will have the opportunity to witness Varone's spontaneous creative process up close, then join him in conversation about what they saw and how the experience will inform his ongoing work. This special evening offers a unique introduction to the work Varone will continue to develop.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Fri, Sep 25
6:00 pm

free, tickets required
Dance Performances, September 25, 2026, 09/25/2026, Acclaimed Choreographer & Performer Discusses His Work & Performs Two Solos

Dance Performance | Full-Length Contemporary Dance Work


Stripping away the filters of daily life, this performance captures the genuine reality of human connection. It focuses on the raw, honest moments that emerge between people, exploring what it means to truly face one another without illusions. Through a powerful combination of movement and spatial resonance, the dancers reveal who they are on stage--connecting with the audience, human to human, exactly as we are. Director/Choreographer: Tsubasa Nishioka Choreographer: Richard Sayama
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Sep 25
7:00 pm

pay-what-you-wish, tickets required
Dance Performances, September 25, 2026, 09/25/2026, Full-Length Contemporary Dance Work

Dance Performance | Maedeup: An Encounter with Korean Visual Heritage through Contemporary Dance (In Person AND Online!)


A live, non-verbal performance that reimagines Korean classical painting through contemporary performance. Named after the Korean word for "knot," Maedeup evokes the weaving together of image, movement, sound, and memory. Inspired by the visual world of Shin Yun-bok (Hyewon), an 18th-century Korean painter renowned for his portrayals of women and everyday life, the work unfolds without spoken text. Foley performance, tableau vivant, live visuals, and live camera work transform his paintings into living, time-based events in which body, sound, and image converge in real time. The production offers an encounter with Korean visual heritage beyond language and cultural boundaries. The project brings Korean cultural heritage into contemporary performance and into dialogue with international audiences. Led by director and professor Kim JiYoung, the production brings together professional performers connected to SeoulArts in an interdisciplinary collaboration spanning theatre, visual art, sound, photography, and live media. Kim's recent work explores new ways of connecting Korean tradition with contemporary expression.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Fri, Sep 25
8:00 pm

free tickets required
Dance Performances, September 25, 2026, 09/25/2026, Maedeup: An Encounter with Korean Visual Heritage through Contemporary Dance (In Person AND Online!)

Dancing | Bollywood and Bhangra Dance Workshop on the Pier (All Levels Welcome)


Ajna Dance Company leads an energetic dance workshop! Learn easy-to-follow dance moves inspired by vibrant South Asian music and culture. Whether you’re trying Bollywood and Bhangra for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave energized, inspired, and ready to hit the dance floor. No dance experience needed!
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Sep 26
10:00 am

free, registration required
Dancings, September 26, 2026, 09/26/2026, Bollywood and Bhangra Dance Workshop on the Pier (All Levels Welcome)

Dancing | Learn Bachata with Local Dance Company (Beginners Welcome)


Arthur Murray Dance Studios teach a wide variety of dances, from elegant ballroom styles to fun, high-energy social favorites like salsa, tango, and fox trot. Whether you just want to survive on the dance floor or stand out in the crowd, learning to dance has never been easier. This event features Bachata.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Sep 26
11:00 am

free, no reservation required
Dancings, September 26, 2026, 09/26/2026, Learn Bachata with Local Dance Company (Beginners Welcome)

Dance Performance | Tra­di­tion­al Folk­loric Rhythms with Mod­ern Urban Beats: Dance, Song, & Live Sound


Fuerza Matria is a cre­ative seedbed of women brought togeth­er by a shared pas­sion for music and stage per­for­mance. Wit­ness them weave dance, song, and live sound into a sin­gle expe­ri­ence. Fuerza Matria blends tra­di­tion­al folk­loric rhythms with mod­ern urban beats, root­ed in the pow­er of the voice, the body, per­cus­sion, and wind instruments.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Sep 26
2:00 pm

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Dance Performances, September 26, 2026, 09/26/2026, Tra&shy;di&shy;tion&shy;al Folk&shy;loric Rhythms with Mod&shy;ern Urban Beats: Dance, Song, & Live Sound

Dance Performance | Maedeup: An Encounter with Korean Visual Heritage through Contemporary Dance (In Person AND Online!)


A live, non-verbal performance that reimagines Korean classical painting through contemporary performance. Named after the Korean word for “knot,” Maedeup evokes the weaving together of image, movement, sound, and memory. Inspired by the visual world of Shin Yun-bok (Hyewon), an 18th-century Korean painter renowned for his portrayals of women and everyday life, the work unfolds without spoken text. Foley performance, tableau vivant, live visuals, and live camera work transform his paintings into living, time-based events in which body, sound, and image converge in real time. The production offers an encounter with Korean visual heritage beyond language and cultural boundaries. The project brings Korean cultural heritage into contemporary performance and into dialogue with international audiences. Led by director and professor Kim JiYoung, the production brings together professional performers connected to SeoulArts in an interdisciplinary collaboration spanning theatre, visual art, sound, photography, and live media. Kim’s recent work explores new ways of connecting Korean tradition with contemporary expression.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Sep 26
6:00 pm

free, tickets required
Dance Performances, September 26, 2026, 09/26/2026, Maedeup: An Encounter with Korean Visual Heritage through Contemporary Dance (In Person AND Online!)

Dancing | Tango Dancing in the Park, All Levels Welcome


Local and international dancers and spectators meet for an unforgettable evening. The atmosphere is casual, inviting everyone to enjoy the music, the dance, and the romantic setting of the park at sunset. It's an experience you won't want to miss! Beginner lessons start around 7:00 PM, open to all. All levels welcome, from beginners to experts. No partner needed. The dance floor is paved with stones, so wear comfortable shoes. Chalk is provided to make shoes more slippery for easier dancing. In case of rain, the event is moved to a location available at the link provided.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Sat, Sep 26
6:00 pm

free. donations suggested
Dancings, September 26, 2026, 09/26/2026, Tango Dancing in the Park, All Levels Welcome
Sat, Sep 26
7:30 pm

Regular: $40
Member: $0
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Dance Performances, September 26, 2026, 09/26/2026, Award-Winning Dancer

Dance Performance | Maedeup: An Encounter with Korean Visual Heritage through Contemporary Dance (In Person AND Online!)


A live, non-verbal performance that reimagines Korean classical painting through contemporary performance. Named after the Korean word for "knot," Maedeup evokes the weaving together of image, movement, sound, and memory. Inspired by the visual world of Shin Yun-bok (Hyewon), an 18th-century Korean painter renowned for his portrayals of women and everyday life, the work unfolds without spoken text. Foley performance, tableau vivant, live visuals, and live camera work transform his paintings into living, time-based events in which body, sound, and image converge in real time. The production offers an encounter with Korean visual heritage beyond language and cultural boundaries. The project brings Korean cultural heritage into contemporary performance and into dialogue with international audiences. Led by director and professor Kim JiYoung, the production brings together professional performers connected to SeoulArts in an interdisciplinary collaboration spanning theatre, visual art, sound, photography, and live media. Kim's recent work explores new ways of connecting Korean tradition with contemporary expression.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Sun, Sep 27
4:00 pm

tickets required, free
Dance Performances, September 27, 2026, 09/27/2026, Maedeup: An Encounter with Korean Visual Heritage through Contemporary Dance (In Person AND Online!)

Dance Performance | Thread: An Evening of Contemporary Dance in the Park


Kinesis Project brings this brand-new, large-scale work as it leads, surprises, and meanders up the riverside. 5:30pm: Audience gathers at Locomotive Lawn 5:45pm: Performance begins
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Sun, Sep 27
5:30 pm

free, no reservation required
Dance Performances, September 27, 2026, 09/27/2026, Thread: An Evening of Contemporary Dance in the Park

Dancing | Latin Hustle Outdoor Dance Celebration


An inter-generational social dance party, in partnership with Dance is Life. Dancers of all ages and skill levels are invited to find joy in movement as they dance to high-energy music, with a focus on Latin Hustle.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Mon, Sep 28
5:00 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, September 28, 2026, 09/28/2026, Latin Hustle Outdoor Dance Celebration

Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


A high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Sep 28
7:00 pm

free, donations welcome
Dance Performances, September 28, 2026, 09/28/2026, Dance Works-in-Progress

Dancing | Free-Form Dancing in the Park


A music-based journey blending gentle movement, for all abilities. Bring your own mat or towel.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Sep 29
6:30 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, September 29, 2026, 09/29/2026, Free-Form Dancing in the Park

Dance Performance | That Tap Dance Show


Journey through the world of tap dance! Presented by the Measuring Time Dance Collective.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Tue, Sep 29
7:30 pm

free, RSVP required
Dance Performances, September 29, 2026, 09/29/2026, That Tap Dance Show

Dancing | Swing Dancing Party on the Plaza


Live bands, DJs, dance lessons, and performances. New York Swings brings the Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz dance. They share their signature playfulness, athleticism and historically-grounded dedication of the craft to new audiences. Led by choreographer and community driver, Gaby Cook with a cast of New York's most acclaimed dancers in the field.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Wed, Sep 30
5:00 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, September 30, 2026, 09/30/2026, Swing Dancing Party on the Plaza

Dancing | Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)


Teachers with Mi Salsa Dura Baile lead an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing! Each class starts off with a lesson followed by an open dance floor.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Wed, Sep 30
6:00 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, September 30, 2026, 09/30/2026, Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)

Dance Performance | Choreography Inspired by Modern Dance Pioneer Isadora Duncan


An evening of live music and contemporary dance in which revolutionary spirit meets emotional power through new works. About the Performance: Dances We Dance Performing Ensemble presents Harmonic Dissonance, an evening of live music and dance inspired by the revolutionary spirit of modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan and the emotional depth of composer Alexander Scriabin. Joined by pianist Nathaniel LaNasa, guest artists Rae Ballard and Clarence Brooks, and the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble, the program reimagines Duncan’s Scriabin Études through newly created solos, duets, and ensemble works choreographed by Artistic Director Francesca Todesco and company member Rosy Gentle.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Sep 30
7:00 pm

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Dance Performances, September 30, 2026, 09/30/2026, Choreography Inspired by Modern Dance Pioneer Isadora Duncan

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 Talia 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
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Thu, Oct 1
6:30 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, October 01, 2026, 10/01/2026, Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Fri, Oct 2
6:30 pm

Regular: $30
Member: $0
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Dance Performances, October 02, 2026, 10/02/2026, Iconic Dance Company

Dance Performance | Dance about Women, Friendship, & Changing Times


The Moving Architects’ Restless Women is an evening of dance. From The New Jam a 1960s-stylized quartet marked by Stepford Wives-esque precision, flashes of abandon, and a soundtrack of surf and British rock; to Where She Once Stood: Boarder’s Kitchen a jazz-infused duet portraying the resilient lives of women seeking work, safety, and community in a 1930s boarding house; to From the Sea, Across the Field, Up the Hill, a bluegrass-scored work about friends embracing the landscape and each other in a literary-inspired world, these works and the exceptional dancers who bring these stories to life exemplify The Moving Architects’ power to create compelling worlds filled with rigorous, spatially alive, fiercely feminine dance.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 2
7:30 pm

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Dance Performances, October 02, 2026, 10/02/2026, Dance about Women, Friendship, & Changing Times

Dancing | Bollywood and Bhangra Dance Workshop on the Pier (All Levels Welcome)


Ajna Dance Company leads an energetic dance workshop! Learn easy-to-follow dance moves inspired by vibrant South Asian music and culture. Whether you’re trying Bollywood and Bhangra for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave energized, inspired, and ready to hit the dance floor. No dance experience needed!
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 3
10:00 am

free, registration required
Dancings, October 03, 2026, 10/03/2026, Bollywood and Bhangra Dance Workshop on the Pier (All Levels Welcome)

Dance Performance | Site-Specific Dance Duet, Physical Dialogue Finding Balance


This performance brings together dancers Asha Thomas and Robert Cornejo in an intimate dance that offers a sensitive lecture on communication across generations. By placing these two artists at distinct, contrasting moments in their lives and careers, the choreography becomes a living conversation where maturity and youth meet. Their physical dialogue navigates the deep-seated difficulties of finding balance, letting the human relationship play out directly within the environment around them. Choreographer Leo Lerus's practice frequently draws inspiration from the Guadeloupean Gwoka music tradition, exploring the island's natural and cultural ability to adapt to change. Through his movement research, Lerus explores environments in a delicate natural balance and examines how that equilibrium is altered by contemporary input. By weaving these ideas into the duet, the performance reflects the complex mix of feelings around environmental preservation--using the movement of two different generations to juxtapose disappointment and anger with an enduring hope and a shared movement toward a positive future. The performance takes place as well at 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Sat, Oct 3
12:30 pm

free, RSVP required
Dance Performances, October 03, 2026, 10/03/2026, Site-Specific Dance Duet, Physical Dialogue Finding Balance

Dance Performance | Site-Specific Duet, Physical Dialogue Finding Balance


This performance brings together dancers Asha Thomas and Robert Cornejo in an intimate dance that offers a sensitive lecture on communication across generations. By placing these two artists at distinct, contrasting moments in their lives and careers, the choreography becomes a living conversation where maturity and youth meet. Their physical dialogue navigates the deep-seated difficulties of finding balance, letting the human relationship play out directly within the environment around them. Choreographer Leo Lerus's practice frequently draws inspiration from the Guadeloupean Gwoka music tradition, exploring the island's natural and cultural ability to adapt to change. Through his movement research, Lerus explores environments in a delicate natural balance and examines how that equilibrium is altered by contemporary input. By weaving these ideas into the duet, the performance reflects the complex mix of feelings around environmental preservation--using the movement of two different generations to juxtapose disappointment and anger with an enduring hope and a shared movement toward a positive future.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 3
2:00 pm

free, RSVP required
Dance Performances, October 03, 2026, 10/03/2026, Site-Specific Duet, Physical Dialogue Finding Balance

Dance Performance | Site-Specific Dance Duet, Physical Dialogue Finding Balance


This performance brings together dancers Asha Thomas and Robert Cornejo in an intimate dance that offers a sensitive lecture on communication across generations. By placing these two artists at distinct, contrasting moments in their lives and careers, the choreography becomes a living conversation where maturity and youth meet. Their physical dialogue navigates the deep-seated difficulties of finding balance, letting the human relationship play out directly within the environment around them. Choreographer Leo Lerus's practice frequently draws inspiration from the Guadeloupean Gwoka music tradition, exploring the island's natural and cultural ability to adapt to change. Through his movement research, Lerus explores environments in a delicate natural balance and examines how that equilibrium is altered by contemporary input. By weaving these ideas into the duet, the performance reflects the complex mix of feelings around environmental preservation--using the movement of two different generations to juxtapose disappointment and anger with an enduring hope and a shared movement toward a positive future.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 3
3:30 pm

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Dance Performances, October 03, 2026, 10/03/2026, Site-Specific Dance Duet, Physical Dialogue Finding Balance

Dance Performance | El Péndulo (The Pendulum): Immersive Improvisational Dance Reflecting Cultural Perspectives, from Collectivism to Individualism.


Throughout this interactive piece, dancers explore an array of movement ideas from a relational perspective, shifting between instances of connection and disconnection. While the dancers swing, suspend, sway, and vacillate, we invite the audience to stand or walk during the performance, observing the piece from varied perspectives. They are encouraged to get close to the performers, appreciate details, connect with the dancers, and become integral parts of the experience. This project stems from an idea that has become increasingly relevant in our current political climate. Historically, the ‘pendulum’ has swung incessantly from one dominant political perspective to the opposite. We look at the pendulum's opposite ends as reflecting our cultural perspectives, ranging from collectivism to individualism.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Oct 4
7:00 pm

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Dance Performances, October 04, 2026, 10/04/2026, El P&eacute;ndulo (The Pendulum): Immersive Improvisational Dance&nbsp;Reflecting&nbsp;Cultural Perspectives, from Collectivism to Individualism.

Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


A high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Mon, Oct 5
7:00 pm

free, donations welcome
Dance Performances, October 05, 2026, 10/05/2026, Dance Works-in-Progress

Dancing | Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)


Teachers with Mi Salsa Dura Baile lead an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing! Each class starts off with a lesson followed by an open dance floor.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Wed, Oct 7
6:00 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, October 07, 2026, 10/07/2026, Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)

Dance Performance | Diverse Possibilities of Korean Contemporary Dance


This event brings together three distinct voices in contemporary dance, presenting works by Young Soon Kim Dance Company, Andamiro Art Company, and choreographer Lee Dongha. Spanning different generations, artistic perspectives, and approaches to movement, the program explores the diverse possibilities of Korean contemporary dance. From narrative-driven choreography and dynamic physical expression to works inspired by history, society, and human experience, the three works offer audiences an opportunity to encounter the evolving language of Korean contemporary dance.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 9
7:30 pm

free, RSVP required
Dance Performances, October 09, 2026, 10/09/2026, Diverse Possibilities of Korean Contemporary Dance

Dance Performance | Diverse Possibilities of Korean Contemporary Dance


This event brings together three distinct voices in contemporary dance, presenting works by Young Soon Kim Dance Company, Andamiro Art Company, and choreographer Lee Dongha. Spanning different generations, artistic perspectives, and approaches to movement, the program explores the diverse possibilities of Korean contemporary dance. From narrative-driven choreography and dynamic physical expression to works inspired by history, society, and human experience, the three works offer audiences an opportunity to encounter the evolving language of Korean contemporary dance.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 10
7:30 pm

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Dance Performances, October 10, 2026, 10/10/2026, Diverse Possibilities of Korean Contemporary Dance

Dancing | Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)


Teachers with Mi Salsa Dura Baile lead an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing! Each class starts off with a lesson followed by an open dance floor.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Wed, Oct 14
6:00 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, October 14, 2026, 10/14/2026, Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)

Dancing | The Basics of Brazilian Dance (Combo of Samba Reggae) in the Park


A workshop for movement. This is a unique combination of Samba reggae from Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and West African and Latino beats. All levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to move around in. Water will be provided. The event is rain or shine—the event space is fully covered. In the event of extreme weather, this program may be canceled for the health and safety of our visitors and staff. If a cancellation is necessary, registrants will be notified via email, and an update will be posted to the website.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 14
6:30 pm

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Dancings, October 14, 2026, 10/14/2026, The Basics of Brazilian Dance (Combo of Samba Reggae) in the Park

Dance Performance | Multi-Choreographer Autumn Dance Concert


Enjoy a the October Concert performed by NYU's Second Avenue Dance Company. This performance features choreography by Company Choreographers Nyah Arne, Aidan Gresock, London Ludwig, Sophia Nielson, Shloka Porwal, and Olivya Sessing; Guest Choreographers Kayla Farrish and Yasmeen Godder.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 15
7:30 pm

free, RSVP required
Dance Performances, October 15, 2026, 10/15/2026, Multi-Choreographer Autumn Dance Concert

Dance Performance | Multi-Choreographer Autumn Dance Concert


Enjoy a the October Concert performed by NYU's Second Avenue Dance Company. This performance features choreography by Company Choreographers Nyah Arne, Aidan Gresock, London Ludwig, Sophia Nielson, Shloka Porwal, and Olivya Sessing; Guest Choreographers Kayla Farrish and Yasmeen Godder.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 16
7:30 pm

free, RSVP required
Dance Performances, October 16, 2026, 10/16/2026, Multi-Choreographer Autumn Dance Concert

Dancing | BeBop Poru Movement-Themed All-Day Party


A dance par-ty fea-tur-ing glob-al sounds, a cel-e-bra-tion of a sum-mer brim-ming with art. BeBop Poru is the musi-cal syn-the-sis of Black Amer-i-can dance music fused along-side rhythms from Africa, The Caribbean, and South Amer-i-ca. Joined by DJ L3Ni of Soul in the Horn, this all-day par-ty cel-e-brates dias-poric sounds and brings com-mu-ni-ties togeth-er against Gov-er-nors Island's pic-turesque back-drop of the New York skyline.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Sat, Oct 17
2:00 pm

free, RSVP required
Dancings, October 17, 2026, 10/17/2026, BeBop Poru Movement-Themed All-Day Party

Dancing | An Evening of Community Folk Dance 


Contra is a community-oriented mash-up of swing and square dancing performed in lines. Brooklyn Contra teaches a style of community folk dance featuring great live music, dancing, and joy. Each dance starts with a lesson from the caller and a breakdown of the simple moves.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 17
5:00 pm

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Dancings, October 17, 2026, 10/17/2026, An Evening of Community Folk Dance&nbsp;

Dance Performance | Multi-Choreographer Autumn Dance Concert


Enjoy a the October Concert performed by NYU's Second Avenue Dance Company. This performance features choreography by Company Choreographers Nyah Arne, Aidan Gresock, London Ludwig, Sophia Nielson, Shloka Porwal, and Olivya Sessing; Guest Choreographers Kayla Farrish and Yasmeen Godder.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 17
7:30 pm

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Dance Performances, October 17, 2026, 10/17/2026, Multi-Choreographer Autumn Dance Concert

Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


A high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Mon, Oct 19
7:00 pm

free, donations welcome
Dance Performances, October 19, 2026, 10/19/2026, Dance Works-in-Progress

Dance Performance | Commedia and the Dance: The New York Baroque Dance Company Performs Comic Dances (+ Live Music)


This performance is a look at The New and Curious School of Theatrical Dancing, a collection of dances inspired by Gregorio Lambranzi in Germany and published in 1716. Have you seen a Blindfolded Juggler or a man with three legs? Can one create a dance with spoons, goblets, and plates? Four members of The New York Baroque Dance Company and live music. Bringing to the stage choreography by Artistic Director Catherine Turocy, inspired by Lambranzi's descriptions, will be a unique experience sure to delight!
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Tue, Oct 20
6:30 pm

free, registration required
Dance Performances, October 20, 2026, 10/20/2026, Commedia and the Dance: The New York Baroque Dance Company Performs Comic Dances (+ Live Music)

Dance Performance | Open Rehearsal: A Choreographic Journey


Artists host an intimate first look at the creative process of our developing work, Exposed. This rehearsal was followed by a Wine and Cheese Reception.  Exposed is an evening-length work that explores vulnerability, vision, and courage. The scenic design creates an ever-changing landscape of pathways, levels, and partitions that conceals, distorts, confounds, beckons, and demands resilience. The choreography traces a journey from fragmentation and restraint to openness and release, unfolding through fluid partnering, interconnected ensemble work, sweeping phrases, buoyant lifts, and soaring moments of suspension that embody trust and transformation.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
6:00 pm

free, tickets required
Dance Performances, October 21, 2026, 10/21/2026, Open Rehearsal: A Choreographic Journey

Dancing | Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)


Teachers with Mi Salsa Dura Baile lead an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing! Each class starts off with a lesson followed by an open dance floor.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Wed, Oct 21
6:00 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, October 21, 2026, 10/21/2026, Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)

Dance Performance | Works-in-Development by Emerging Dance Artists


Facilitated by Ishmael Houston-Jones since the ’90s and currently co-curated by Houston-Jones with curators, this event presents showings by artists at all stages of their careers. This afternoon features performances by Victoria Lynn Awkward and JOYBOY. The session will be followed by questions and conversation between the artists, curator, and audience.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
3:00 pm

free, RSVP required
Dance Performances, October 24, 2026, 10/24/2026, Works-in-Development by Emerging Dance Artists

Dancing | Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)


Teachers with Mi Salsa Dura Baile lead an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing! Each class starts off with a lesson followed by an open dance floor.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
Wed, Oct 28
6:00 pm

free, no reservation required
Dancings, October 28, 2026, 10/28/2026, Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)
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