DanceFest 2022 in Tompkins Square Park, the destination of the parade at Avenue A and Saint Marks Place, comes alive from 3-7pm with choreographed performances, dance lessons, aerial and social dance – on five stages, all free to the public.

DanceFest 2022 in Tompkins Square Park, the destination of the parade at Avenue A and Saint Marks Place, comes alive from 3-7pm with choreographed performances, dance lessons, aerial and social dance – on five stages, all free to the public.
The main stage is programmed to showcase a variety of genres and features the best talent found in Dance Parade:
DanceFest's Main Stage is off of East 7th Street between Avenues A & B
Time Performance & Genre (with links to website)
The Family Stage features artists from our Community Engagement programs as well as performances for all ages:
DanceFest's Family Stage is in the Northwest corner of Tompkins Square Park (East 10th Street & Avenue A)
Time Performance & Genre (with links to website)
Learn some dance moves from some of the city's best dance teachers!
DanceFest's Teaching Stage is in the Northwest corner of Tompkins Square Park near Avenue A & East 10th Street
Time Class (with links to website)
As you stroll through the park, you'll be met with a variety of dances from around the world!
DanceFest's Site Specific dancers are featured throughout the park, especially at these hotspots:
Time Area / Artists / Genre (with web links)
Area C: A favorite with festival goers, don't miss the chance to boogie down with a live salsa band and an eclectic mix of DJs!
DanceFest's Site Specific dancers are featured throughout the park, especially at these hotspots:
Time Band / DJs
3:00 | Tempo Alegre Salsa Band |
4:10 | DJ Daniela (Deep Playa NYC) |
4:50 | DJ Misbehaviour & Princess Lockerooo Soul Train (Vinyl Nights) |
5:30 | DJ Ali Coleman (Family Dance Brooklyn, House Coalition) |
6:10 | Grand Marshal DJ Rich Medina |
6:59 | Closing Remarks including After Party with Rich Medina and friends 8:30pm at Nublu (151 Ave C bet 9/10 St) $20 Tickets here |
Visit Experience Dance Booths to get inspired to do dance challenges, get interviewed on the radio, get a professional photo by a Professional Photographer or find out where you can take dance classes from New York City's best teachers!
Have you enjoyed DanceFest and want to give back to the Artists and Non-Profit charity that makes it all happen?
Donate to our Non-Profit or grab something from our online store: